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Oil Tankers transit Hormuz as Iran limits select vessels

Strait of Hormuz, oil tanker transit, Iran selective blockade: Flow data show tankers still crossing as IRGC targets flagged enemies; BIMCO cites war-risk.

Markets

Oil holds range as Saudi pursues dual-track Iran policy

Analysts cite Saudi dual-track Iran policy—private push for U.S. deterrence with public restraint—as shaping Gulf diplomacy, U.S.–Saudi posture and energy risk.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin holds as TSE filings detail Metaplanet funding

Metaplanet raises $255 million, Bitcoin treasury expansion, Tokyo Stock Exchange filings; data shows funding via warrants and bonds, implying dilution risk.

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Abra explores SPAC merger with NPAC at $750M after reports

Reports of an Abra Financial-NPAC SPAC merger at $750M examine what is confirmed vs unverified, S-4/8-K and PIPE steps, and the shareholder vote per SEC process

Markets

Prediction markets surpass $1B OI as CFTC weighs rules

Data shows prediction markets, open interest, CFTC regulation intersect as OI tops $1B; Super Bowl markets drive flow; DCM status backs integrity and liquidity.

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JCPOA talks face hurdles over enrichment, sanctions

Analysts cite IAEA access limits, Khamenei's red lines, and Oman backchannels as key constraints shaping talks; JCPOA, uranium enrichment, sanctions relief.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin holds as SEC filing shows MSTR buys 22,300 BTC

MicroStrategy Bitcoin holdings, 22,300 BTC purchase, SEC filing: data shows the buy; we outline funding sources, cost basis, risks, and how to verify totals.

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Bithumb faces ₩36.8B fine as FSC orders partial shutdown

FSC/KoFIU cites AML/KYC breaches; Bithumb fine 36.8 billion won, partial shutdown order, South Korea crypto regulation. Users face service limits under review.