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U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates, Igniting Energy Markets: Where Will WTI Crude Oil Prices Go? How Will the Prediction Market Place Bets on the July 2026 Oil Price Trend?

As of July 21, 2026, the intensity of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues to escalate. U.S. Central Command completed its latest round of strikes against Iran at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the 20th, and the operation lasted about 5 hours. This was the 10th consecutive night that the U.S. military carried out airstrikes on Iran. The U.S. said the operation targeted Iran’s military command centers, maritime combat capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems, a

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IREN stock price surges 19.57%: $2.8 billion in AI contracts—are Bitcoin miners turning into the new AI cloud computing stars?

On July 21, 2026 (Beijing time), bitcoin mining firm IREN Limited (Nasdaq ticker: IREN) closed at $40.20, up 19.57% on the day. Intraday, the share price briefly touched $41.10, an increase of more than 22% from the previous day’s close of $33.62. This surge was not driven by a synchronized rise in the bitcoin price—in fact, bitcoin did not show wild, proportional fluctuations during this period. The key driver behind the spike in IREN’s share price was major progress

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IREN stock price surges 19.57%: $2.8 billion in AI contracts—are Bitcoin miners turning into the new AI cloud computing stars?

Gate esports prediction: Gen.G vs T1 — 64% of funds are betting on T1. Why does the prediction market favor T1 more?

Prediction Market

On July 21, 2026, the KeSPA Cup League of Legends event delivered a marquee matchup—two major South Korean esports powerhouses, Gen.G and T1, went head to head. Based on Gate prediction market data, the current market assigns T1 a 64% chance of winning, while Gen.G has a 37% probability. A gap of nearly 30 percentage points like this is uncommon in direct showdowns between top esports teams. What exactly drove the market’s capital distribution to such an extent? And what differences exist betwee

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Gate esports prediction: Gen.G vs T1 — 64% of funds are betting on T1. Why does the prediction market favor T1 more?

HK-listed Zhipu ZHIPU jumps more than 25%: Is it an oversold rebound or a trend reversal? Valuation reshaping and future outlook

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Stocks

On July 21, Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher. The Hang Seng Index was at 25,150.54 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index opened at 4,755.66 points. Big model concept stocks, which had tumbled sharply earlier, collectively stabilized and rebounded in the morning. Zhipu AI (02513.HK), dubbed the “first big model stock in Hong Kong,” quickly surged after the open; at one point during the session it jumped by more than 19%, and the share price briefly regained the HK$1,000 level. Subsequentl

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HK-listed Zhipu ZHIPU jumps more than 25%: Is it an oversold rebound or a trend reversal? Valuation reshaping and future outlook

The World Cup ended with Spain lifting the trophy, and trading volume on prediction markets surged: Can esports predictions replicate the hype?

Prediction Market

The 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico ended with Spain lifting the trophy in the west—but the data trails left in Crypto prediction markets are still fermenting. The two major platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have combined for a total trading volume of $5.5 billion on World Cup final contracts; Polymarket’s World Cup champion contracts alone have累计成交 $4.28 billion. This makes the World Cup champion prediction the platform’s highest-volume single event contract in history, surpassing th

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Oil Prices Break Above $90, Fed Rate Hike Odds Surge: How Will Escalation in the Iran-Iraq Conflict Impact the Crypto Market?

On July 20, international energy markets saw a landmark moment. Brent crude futures surged through the $90-per-barrel mark in one move, topping out at $91.42 during the day; WTI crude futures also climbed into the $84 range. This breakout level is not coincidental—over the past week, Brent crude has risen 15.9% in total, posting the largest single-week gain since April; from the early-July low near $71, the rebound is already close to 30%. {currencycard:tradfi}(XTIUS

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Oil Prices Break Above $90, Fed Rate Hike Odds Surge: How Will Escalation in the Iran-Iraq Conflict Impact the Crypto Market?

SPCX drops below its offering price, down more than 40% from its listing high: a valuation bubble in commercial real estate, or a good time to布局?

Stocks

On June 12, 2026, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX) listed on the Nasdaq at an IPO price of $135, setting a record for the largest IPO financing in history at $86 billion. On its first day of trading, the stock surged 19% to $161, and subsequent trading days quickly pushed it to a historical high of $225.64. However, as of July 20, 2026, SPCX has already fallen by more than 40% from its IPO peak. On July 17, it closed at $123.99, and during the day it briefly touched $122.12, a 52-week

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SPCX drops below its offering price, down more than 40% from its listing high: a valuation bubble in commercial real estate, or a good time to布局?

Messi vs Yamal: A clash of generations? In the World Cup final—Spain vs. Argentina—Gate prediction market data shows Spain’s win rate at 59%.

The 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is set for a final showdown. On July 20 at 03:00 Beijing time, Spain and Argentina will compete at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium in New York for the highest honor in world football. This will be the 12th time in World Cup history that European and South American teams have met in the final. Argentina are the defending champions, aiming for the first successful title defense of this century; Spain, meanwhile, return to the final stage for the firs

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07-19 06:07

2026 World Cup third-place match: France vs. England—who will have the last laugh? How do prediction markets price it?

At 5:00 a.m. Beijing time on July 19, the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff match between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico will kick off at Miami Hard Rock Stadium. After both teams lost in the semifinals, France and England will fight for the final honor of the bronze medal on this pitch. For these two widely recognized title contenders entering the tournament, the nature of the third-place match is rather subtle. In a pre-match press conference, France’s head coach Deschamps admitted: “No one wan

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2026 World Cup third-place match: France vs. England—who will have the last laugh? How do prediction markets price it?

World Cup Golden Boot Race Heats Up: Messi or Mbappé? Prediction Market Data Reveals the Answer

The 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico has reached the final stage—deciding both the champion and the third-place winner—through the title match and the third-place playoff. In the race for the Golden Boot, Argentina star Lionel Messi and France captain Kylian Mbappé are tied for the top of the scoring charts with 8 goals each. Based on Gate prediction market data as of July 17, 2026, Messi has a 59% probability of winning the Golden Boot at this World Cup, Mbappé has 40%, and England

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U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates, Igniting Energy Markets: Where Will WTI Crude Oil Prices Go? How Will the Prediction Market Place Bets on the July 2026 Oil Price Trend?

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IREN stock price surges 19.57%: $2.8 billion in AI contracts—are Bitcoin miners turning into the new AI cloud computing stars?

Gate esports prediction: Gen.G vs T1 — 64% of funds are betting on T1. Why does the prediction market favor T1 more?

HK-listed Zhipu ZHIPU jumps more than 25%: Is it an oversold rebound or a trend reversal? Valuation reshaping and future outlook

The World Cup ended with Spain lifting the trophy, and trading volume on prediction markets surged: Can esports predictions replicate the hype?

Oil Prices Break Above $90, Fed Rate Hike Odds Surge: How Will Escalation in the Iran-Iraq Conflict Impact the Crypto Market?

SPCX drops below its offering price, down more than 40% from its listing high: a valuation bubble in commercial real estate, or a good time to布局?

Messi vs Yamal: A clash of generations? In the World Cup final—Spain vs. Argentina—Gate prediction market data shows Spain’s win rate at 59%.

2026 World Cup third-place match: France vs. England—who will have the last laugh? How do prediction markets price it?

World Cup Golden Boot Race Heats Up: Messi or Mbappé? Prediction Market Data Reveals the Answer