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Nasdaq files for prediction market-style options on Nasdaq-100
Nasdaq has filed for prediction market-style options on the Nasdaq-100 index, which would allow traders to place bets on the stock performance of major companies. This product would cover high-profile stocks including Nvidia, Apple, Google, and Tesla.
Ripple Frees 1 Billion XRP, Solana Leads Top 10 With 11% Price Jump, Musk Compares Anthropic CEO to SBF — U.Today Crypto Digest
Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP tokens from escrow while Solana led major cryptocurrencies with an 11% price surge. Elon Musk made controversial comments comparing Anthropic's CEO to disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, escalating tensions in the AI sector.
Senator Sanders, Representative Khanna Propose Annual 5% Wealth Tax on Billionaires
Senator Sanders and Representative Khanna have proposed legislation for an annual 5% wealth tax targeting billionaires, which would include taxes on unrealized gains. The funds raised would be directed toward social programs for lower-income Americans.
Nasdaq Exchange Wants Piece of Prediction Market Mania
Nasdaq is seeking SEC approval to launch stock-linked binary event contracts, marking the traditional exchange's entry into the prediction markets space. This move represents traditional finance's attempt to capitalize on the growing popularity of prediction markets.
Nasdaq Wants a Piece of the Prediction Market Biz Too
Nasdaq is seeking to enter the prediction markets business through SEC regulatory channels. The exchange giant's move signals growing institutional interest in prediction markets as a legitimate financial product.
How Gold, Bitcoin, and Oil Have Performed Since Trump Took Office
The article examines the performance of gold, Bitcoin, and oil markets during Trump's presidency, highlighting how political developments, inflation concerns, and dollar weakness influenced these asset classes over the past year.
Risk Assets Rise Despite Iran Conflict Uncertainty
Risk assets have continued their upward trajectory at the start of March despite geopolitical instability from weekend regime changes in the Middle East. Markets appear to be shrugging off the regional uncertainty and maintaining their bullish momentum.
Kalshi points to ‘death carveout’ in Khamenei market as punters revolt
Kalshi prediction market users are protesting contract terms for a market betting on the removal of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, with millions at stake. The controversy centers around a 'death carveout' clause in the contract that traders claim was not properly disclosed or understood when placing bets.
Nasdaq seeks SEC approval for prediction-style binary options tied to flagship 100 index: Bloomberg
Nasdaq is seeking SEC approval to offer prediction-style binary options tied to its flagship Nasdaq 100 index. The proposed product would mirror the probability-based format commonly used on prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Nasdaq follows Cboe joining world of 'binary bets' as prediction market craze hits Wall Street
Nasdaq has filed a proposal with the SEC to list binary prediction market bets on the Nasdaq-100, following Cboe's similar move into yes-or-no betting products. This represents traditional exchanges' expansion into prediction markets amid growing demand for these financial products.
Oil Price War Premium Hits Reality Check at $82 — Just the Beginning or the Blow-Off Top?
Oil prices surged to $82 per barrel this week as Middle East conflicts drove Brent crude futures to their biggest shock in months. The breakout represents a significant geopolitical risk premium being priced into global oil markets, with Brent serving as the international benchmark for crude pricing.















