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2026-04-21
23:21

Kalshi Launches Crypto Perpetual Futures on April 27, Expands into Commodities Trading

Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures on April 27, expanding from event contracts into derivatives with built-in leverage. The platform also secures a margin-trading license, partners with ProCap Financial to provide real-time data, and unveils a commodities hub while facing growing competition and regulatory scrutiny from the CFTC. Kalshi launches crypto perpetual futures on April 27, expanding from event contracts into derivatives with leverage, adds a commodities hub and data partnership, and faces rising competition amid CFTC regulatory talks.
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23:11

IEA Chief: US-Israel-Iran Conflict Driving Global Energy Crisis, Most Severe in History

IEA's Birol warns the US-Israel-Iran conflict threatens a historic global energy crisis, worsened by Ukraine disruptions; Hormuz shipping disruptions spike volatility, prompting a record 400 million-barrel reserve release. Abstract: This article highlights IEA Director Fatih Birol's warning that the US-Israel-Iran conflict risks triggering a historic global energy crisis, intensified by the Ukraine crisis. It notes that about 20% of global crude oil and LNG transit via the Strait of Hormuz, where disruption elevates market volatility. It also reports that on March 11 the IEA's 32 member countries approved a record 400 million barrel release of strategic petroleum reserves to ease tight oil supplies.
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22:30

Iran Cancels April 22 Talks with U.S. in Islamabad, Citing American Violations of Framework

Iran will not attend talks with the U.S. in Islamabad, citing U.S. violations of a ten-point framework and continued excessive demands that block progress, deeming further talks futile. Abstract: The article reports that Iran refused to travel to Islamabad for scheduled talks with the United States, citing breaches of a previously agreed ten-point framework and ongoing excessive demands by the U.S. that contradict the framework and infringe on Iranian rights. It notes that Pakistan had confirmed U.S. acceptance of the framework, but the first round of talks stalled as the U.S. insisted on terms incompatible with the agreement. The piece concludes that Iran regards further talks as futile under current conditions, as the United States blocks any meaningful agreement.
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