CFTC's Selig opens legal dispute against states getting in way of prediction markets

Jesse Hamilton / coindesk - Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig fired a legal warning shot defending his agency's jurisdiction over the event contract space.

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CFTC Chair Selig appoints crypto heavyweights to 35-person innovation advisory panel

Daniel Kuhn / theblock - CFTC Chair Selig said the IAC will help shape the watchdog's oversight of "breakthrough" technologies like AI and blockchain.

Back to Top / Thursday, February 12, 2026, 8:20 pm / permalink 19112 / 3 stories in 22 days

Bitcoin pulls back to $94,300 as U.S. stocks sink, precious metals tumble

Krisztian Sandor / coindesk - A selloff in precious metals and lower U.S. stocks appeared to be denting crypto sentiment.

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Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern

Shaurya Malwa / coindesk - Christopher Wood, Jefferies' global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin’s security case.

Back to Top / Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:22 am / permalink 18013 / 3 stories in 7 wks

Amazon Just Secured the First New American Copper in a Decade. Bacteria Did the Work.

Maria Garcia / implicator - AWS just became the first buyer of American-mined copper in over a decade. The source? Bacteria eating rock in an Arizona desert. As AI data centers consume 47 tonnes of copper per megawatt, Amazon is securing supply chains before the squeeze hits.

Back to Top / Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1:20 pm / permalink 17916 / 2 stories in 7 wks

US–China reach trade framework that could avert 100% tariffs and pause rare-earth curbs — development comes as Trump and Xi prepare to meet this week

tomshardware - US and Chinese trade negotiators say they’ve reached a framework agreement that, if approved by both governments this week, would roll back proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and pause Beijing’s escalating export restrictions on rare-earth materials.

Back to Top / Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 15423 / 2 stories in 4 months

Anglo American, Teck Announce Mega Copper Merger Deal

Anglo American and Teck Resources have announced a high-stakes merger aimed at building a large-scale copper business. The deal, touted as one of the largest of the decade, is set to reshape industry dynamics and consolidate market presence, prompting keen attention from analysts and investors alike.

Back to Top / Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 7:21 am / permalink 14121 / 1 stories in 5 months

Gold breaks $3600 amid Fed rate cut speculations

Gold surged past the $3600 mark as traders speculated on an imminent Fed rate cut. Investors, perhaps seeking a glittering distraction from central bank jitters, have turned to the precious metal as a safe haven. This leap in price shines a light on broader market unease amid policy uncertainties.

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Gold surges past $3500 on rate cut speculation

Gold prices broke the $3500 mark as rate cut bets and a weakening dollar propelled the precious metal into record territory. Market watchers note this rally may be as much an ironic nod to traditional safe-havens as it is a genuine reaction to shifting monetary policy sentiment.

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US copper prices plunge after Trump’s tariff exemption decision

Following President Trump’s clarification that refined copper products are exempt from a 50% tariff, U.S. copper futures experienced a dramatic drop exceeding 19%. The sudden market reaction underscores uneasy investor sentiment and broader concerns about the ripple effects of ongoing trade policy adjustments in the metals market.

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Gold Market Slumps On Trade Deal Optimism Dampening Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices have taken a hit as renewed optimism over US trade deals has diminished the safe-haven appeal of the precious metal. The shift in market sentiment has rattled investors who are now questioning traditional risk strategies amid a backdrop of global economic recalibrations.

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Trump enacts 50% copper import tariff starting August 1

The administration announced a steep 50% tariff on copper imports effective August 1, a move aimed at bolstering domestic production while rattling global market expectations. The policy, with its blunt details, leaves industries bracing for unforeseen ripple effects.

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Trump’s 50% copper tariff sends copper prices soaring

In a move that seems designed to jolt global markets, President Trump has unleashed a 50% tariff on copper, propelling prices to record highs. The tariff, paired with controversial drug levy proposals, has rattled the copper market and forced industry watchers to wonder if this is a calculated move or just another case of tariff theatrics.

Back to Top / Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:20 pm / permalink 9621 / 0 stories in 7 months

Oil prices tumble amid OPEC+ output surge

Oil markets are reeling as OPEC+ cranked up production, sending oil prices into a mild nosedive amid growing concerns over an oversupplied market. Industry watchers can hardly keep a straight face as regulators and investors scramble for answers over whether this surge is an accidental misstep or a calculated move toward destabilizing price optimism.

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Trade Talks Easing Tensions Dents Gold’s Luster

Recent progress in US-China trade discussions has dampened gold’s usual safe-haven appeal, as investors turn their attention away from the luster of the precious metal. Market watchers now wonder whether this dip signals temporary market jitters or a more profound economic shift—gold’s shine seems to be losing a bit of its mystique.

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OPEC+ Announces Bold Accelerated Oil Output Hike for June

In an unexpectedly bold move amid falling prices, Saudi-led OPEC+ has agreed on an accelerated oil output hike for June. The decision intends to stabilize a volatile market even as critics question its long-term effects, leaving economists both amused and perplexed by the cartel’s gamble.

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