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Why Iran wants crypto for Strait of Hormuz tolls
Iran is now accepting bitcoin and stablecoins from cargo ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, charging $1 per barrel of oil. Experts say the move fits into the IRGC's existing crypto-based sanctions evasion network, which has facilitated billions in cross-border trade. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Invesco takes over Superstate’s $900M fund; Franklin Crypto in focus
On this episode of CoinDesk’s Public Keys from the New York Stock Exchange, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by 250 Digital Asset Management CEO Chris Perkins to discuss his firm’s acquisition by Franklin Templeton. Superstate CEO Robert Leshner and Invesco’s Kathleen Wrynn break down their partnership, with Invesco becoming the investment manager of Superstate’s Short Duration US Government Securities Fund (USTB). Plus, NYSE Senior Market Strategist Michael Reinking unpacks the macro environment.

Lawmakers outraged over "disgusting" war bets on Polymarket
Polymarket removed a betting market on the rescue of U.S. service members in Iran after lawmakers criticized it for reducing a military operation to a financial trade. Will this incident add to the pressure prediction markets face in Washington? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Market structure bill delayed as crypto, banks meet lawmakers
Crypto and banking leaders are meeting with legislative staffers to hash out the future of U.S. stablecoins. The market structure bill is now delayed again and the fight over yield isn't the only hurdle as lawmakers finalize on DeFi regulations and concerns over President Trump's family crypto projects. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Why Jack Dorsey thinks AI will replace middle managers
Block CEO Jack Dorsey argues that his company's decision to cut approximately 40% employees was not a cost reduction but a permanent restructuring to replace middle managers with AI. But current and former Block employees are pushing back, saying that roughly 95% of AI-generated code changes still require human modification. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Por Que o Fed Injetou US$ 29,4 Bi em Liquidez E O Que Isso Significa Para o Bitcoin?
Embora a medida ajude a evitar potenciais crises de liquidez que poderiam prejudicar os mercados financeiros, ela fica aquém de ser tão estimulante para os ativos de risco quanto outras ações do Fed, como o QE.

O que o Gráfico do Bitcoin Diz Sobre o Preço do BTC Após Powell Lançar Dúvidas Sobre o Corte de Dezembro?
O BTC está em queda, mas não está fora de combate após o comentário hawkish de Powell sobre as taxas.

Mercado de Previsão Kalshi Processa Regulador de Nova York por Proibição de Contratos Esportivos
Kalshi argumenta que a CFTC possui jurisdição exclusiva sobre derivativos em bolsas reguladas federalmente, e a interferência estadual fragmentaria o sistema.

Binance compensará usuários afetados pelo colapso em wBETH, BNSOL e USDe da Ethena
Os tokens embrulhados despencaram à medida que a infraestrutura da Binance cedeu, dificultando para os formadores de mercado a estabilização dos preços.

Ether, Dogecoin, Bitcoin em queda provocam liquidação de US$ 900 milhões em apostas altistas
“Esse movimento brusco parece ser resultado de posições excessivamente alavancadas, particularmente após a recente alta do ETH, e uma queda noturna no S&P 500, que impactou os ativos de risco de forma mais ampla,” disse uma nota de um trader.
