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Crypto-related stocks higher across the board after the ceasefire news

Bitcoin, equities, and gold rise while oil and volatility drop amid improving risk sentiment.

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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."

Lawmakers Outraged Over "Disgusting" War Bets on Polymarket

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Oil shock, Iran war risk keep crypto investors on sidelines: Grayscale

The crypto asset manager said investors are sidelined by Middle East tensions, but resilient valuations and structural adoption trends could set up the next leg higher.

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Bitcoin falls below $67,000 as U.S. 10-year Treasury yield nears 1-year high of 4.5%

Liquidation heatmap shows large liquidity cluster around $66,000, signaling potential downside target.

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Crypto edges off of worst levels after Trump extends Iran strike pause

It was an ugly day all around in markets as the Iran war has sent oil prices and bond yields surging higher.

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Bitcoin surges above $71,000 as Trump postpones Iran strikes for 5 days

Trump said that the two countries held "very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East."

U.S. President Donald Trump  (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Abra plans public debut as institutional demand for crypto yield grows

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie on Public Keys to discuss the company's SPAC merger, valued at $750M, and why he sees strong tailwinds for digital asset wealth management. Plus, he breaks down client interest in DeFi yield, bitcoin-backed loans, and stablecoin products. He also shares his take on crypto legislation, Iran sanctions, and the road ahead for smart contract platforms.

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Bitcoin eyes $75,000, nearing 25% bounce from February bottom

Gains came for crypto and stocks as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz appeared to ease slightly, sending oil prices lower.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Monday (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin quickly drops 3.5% as fresh Iran escalation short-circuits crypto rally

Surging to a near one-month high of $74,000, bitcoin reversed back to just above $71,000 as news of U.S. military movements in the Middle East rattled risk assets.

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Trump signals 'very soon' end to conflict in the Middle East

Crypto market strength extended into Tuesday following comments from President Trump that the conflict in Middle East could be ending soon. Is the weakening dollar a signal that Bitcoin might see a further breakout? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

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