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Private-credit crisis or growing pains? Why the ‘Big Six’ banks are a safer bet.

Stress in private credit makes the relative stability of major U.S. banks look increasingly attractive.

Gas-tax breaks sound tempting at $4 a gallon. Too bad they don’t actually work.

Suspending taxes may win votes — but the math doesn’t add up for drivers.

April typically showers stock investors with gains — but this year is no sure bet

Between tax season and early sell-in-May activity, investors shouldn’t count on an April rally.

Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi, rejects event contract defense

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjBkZmYtNmQyOC03ZGM4LWFmOGQtNjdhODhkOWM1ZmM5.jpg" alt="Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi, rejects event contract defense" class="type:primaryImage">The judge said Kalshi’s event contracts are indistinguishable from sports betting, supporting the state’s position that the platform requires a gaming license.

Prediction markets are testing legal limits in strict Asian markets

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmJhNjgtYWExNC03Mzc2LTk1ZjEtMzhiOGEyYTE1ODRjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Prediction markets are testing legal limits in strict Asian markets" class="type:primaryImage">Prediction markets are expanding into Asia’s largest economies, but unclear legal definitions and strict gambling laws may limit how far they can go.

Some central banks have been selling their gold. That doesn’t mean you should too.

Gold suffered its biggest monthly drop in nearly 13 years and some central banks have shifted from being buyers to sellers — but that actually proves the precious metal can be more valuable to investors than it’s ever been.

Bitcoin shorts risk $2.5 billion liquidation at $72K: Are bears in danger?

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ3MDUtMGE4OC03NmE4LThiY2ItNmQwMDI4MTk4NmVkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin shorts risk $2.5 billion liquidation at $72K: Are bears in danger?" class="type:primaryImage">Bitcoin is poised for a reversal if ETF demand returns or a ceasefire occurs, potentially crushing short sellers in a massive price squeeze.

Palantir pioneered the hottest job in tech. Its legions of copycats may not succeed.

The forward-deployed engineer is the big hope of software companies and job seekers. The role’s inventors say many of them are missing the point.

There’s a new ETF for memory stocks. History suggests that might be an ominous sign.

“If history is a guide, this is precisely the time you want to be selling memory-exposed names,” market technician says.

‘I feel overwhelmed’: I’m 56 and have a $60,000 SEP IRA. Is it too late for me?

“My husband has a pension, but I worry that if he passes before me, I could be left with nothing.”

Polymarket takes down market on missing US pilot after backlash

Polymarket cited “integrity standards” for removing the market but did not specify which rule was broken, drawing scrutiny from users who questioned how its policies are applied.

Rich Bitcoin traders lost $337M daily in first quarter of 2026

Bitcoin whales and sharks have locked in $30.9 billion in BTC losses this year, resembling the 2022 bear market, as onchain data points to continued downside risk.

Tether may delay fundraising if demand falls short at $500B valuation: Report

The $500 billion valuation would put Tether ahead of every US bank except JPMorgan Chase, surpassing Bank of America and placing it among the world’s largest financial firms.

Bitcoin’s ‘no direction’ action may lead to heavier breakout: Analyst

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZDU3MDktZDkyNS03OGIwLThkZGYtMzgxOGZjMjc0NjliLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin’s ‘no direction’ action may lead to heavier breakout: Analyst" class="type:primaryImage">The longer Bitcoin's price stays flat, the bigger the move up could eventually be, according to a crypto analyst.

Bitcoin ETFs 'will be larger' than gold ETFs: Analyst

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzJjMTMtYmZlZi03Njg5LTk0Y2ItYmFjYmY2ZWU0MmMxLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin ETFs 'will be larger' than gold ETFs: Analyst" class="type:primaryImage">Bitcoin ETFs offer more use cases for the average investor’s portfolio than a gold ETF does, according to ETF analyst James Seyffart.

Ethereum Foundation nearly reaches 70,000 staked ETH goal

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjcwMDgtOTc1Ny03ZTBjLWJlMGMtYTY2OWFhYWI4ZTY1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ethereum Foundation nearly reaches 70,000 staked ETH goal" class="type:primaryImage">The non-profit foundation has staked 69,500 ETH, nearly reaching the goal it unveiled at the end of February, less than two months ago.

How TBPN went from nerdy online talk show to splashy OpenAI acquisition

The less “antagonistic” tone of TBPN resonated with a Silicon Valley audience. Now the show is going mainstream.

Cambodian lawmakers propose severe prison time for crypto scammers

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZDU0N2YtNTQ1Yi03NGQ4LTg0NWQtMWRiMWI1NmMyMzc3LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Cambodian lawmakers propose severe prison time for crypto scammers" class="type:primaryImage">The draft bill, yet to be signed into law by the king, marked a significant policy change for Cambodia officials in addressing scam centers.

‘I’d like to be a superhost’: Is it unethical to use AI in my Airbnb photos to market my property?

“No matter what I do, the beds still look a bit creased and worn, even grubby, in pictures.”

Is Bitcoin mispricing a prolonged Iran war? Ex-hedge fund manager weighs in

In a recent Cointelegraph interview, macro investor James Lavish explains why markets are pricing in a quick end to the Iran war — and what could happen if that assumption is wrong.