Key takeaways The 2026 Iran conflict created a major geopolitical shock that triggered volatility across global markets. It pushed investors to reassess traditional safe-haven assets such as gold and emerging alternatives like Bitcoin. Gold initially benefited from safe-haven demand but later declined as the US dollar strengthened and bond yields rose. This showed that macroeconomic … Read more
Driving half an hour west from Budapest, the road drops away into farm lanes and rolling hills before reaching a phalanx of black steel fences and towering brick walls. The structures hide the vast Hatvanpuszta estate, a former Habsburg manor that once belonged to Archduke Joseph and is now owned by the father of Hungarian … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Firefly fans are in for a treat. Nathan Fillion has just revealed at Awesome Con that an animated Firefly series is in advanced development based on the beloved cult sci-fi franchise—and Deadline has the details. Fillion spoke on a panel at the Washington, D.C. event and live taping of his “Once We Were Spacemen” … Read more
Bitcoin entered the weekend hovering near $71,000, well off the previous week’s spike above $74,000, but far below the highs it touched at the beginning of the year. On price alone, the market looks pretty composed. However, underneath, its structure looks much less comfortable. Data shows spot activity fading while derivatives keep doing more of … Read more
David Sacks, the White House’s AI and crypto czar, has warned that a continued war in Iran could be catastrophic. On the All In podcast, Sacks said that “we should try to find the off-ramp.” He expressed concern that Iran could demolish oil and gas infrastructure across the Middle East, but more alarmingly, that it … Read more
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Marking a return to big-budget comedy for Vince Vaughn, the time-travel action comedy Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice premiered Saturday at SXSW, but it’s the ensemble cast that brings the laughs. In writer/director BenDavid Grabinski’s romp, Vaughn and James Marsden star as partners in organized crime, Nick and Mike. As their crime family … Read more
It’s time to talk about the best shoes for Bermuda shorts. Now that spring is here, your wardrobe can finally begin it’s warm-weather transformation. Your heavy winter coat goes to the back of the closet, more light is entering through your windows, and the temperature outside is inviting you to walk a little more leisurely. … Read more
New forensic findings from the phone of crypto lobbyist Mauricio Novelli have revealed a draft document suggesting a possible $5 million agreement connected to Argentine President Javier Milei’s promotion of the Libra token, according to local media reports. The document, recovered from Novelli’s iPhone during a judicial investigation into the Libra crypto scandal, outlines a … Read more