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Crypto prices jumped on the announcement of a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—but macro events loom.

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi has lauded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for what he termed a significant diplomatic achievement in helping ease tensions between Iran and the United States.

Lawmakers and critics have warned that prediction markets could incentivize individuals with privileged knowledge to profit from deadly geopolitical events and conflicts.

В Великобритании будут продавать на аукционе автомобили из коллекции певца Криса Ри. С молотка уйдут миниатюрный электрокар и спортивное авто.

Wat als het internet op zwart gaat door een buitenlandse cyberaanval? Heb je dan nog wel een fysiek lijstje met telefoonnummers en adressen? Staatssecretaris Willemijn Aerdts pleit in een interview met deze site voor een ‘digitaal noodpakket’ voor iedere Nederlander. „Zorg dat je ook digitaal 72 uur kunt overleven.”

Three new wallets with zero history collectively profited $480K on the "US x Iran ceasefire by April 7." Polymarket insiders. The post Polymarket Insiders Back? Traders Placed Big Bet Right Before Iran Ceasefire News appeared first on Cryptonews.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest increased its Robinhood stake after the platform was selected to operate government-backed “Trump Accounts” for youth savings and investment. Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has increased its exposure to Robinhood Markets, purchasing roughly $13 million worth of shares after the trading platform secured a role in a new government-backed savings initiative. ARK’s Tuesday trade disclosures show a fresh accumulation of Robinhood shares across multiple funds. ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) led the charge, purchasing 132,116 HOOD shares. Additional buying came from the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), which added 33,607 shares, and the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF), which picked up 16,918 shares. Related: Bernstein sees potential bottom for crypto stocks ahead of Q1 earnings Read more

В Херсоне зафиксировали новый тип взрывоопасного предмета, обладающего электронным управлением и комбинированным действием.

В Украине готовят новую масштабную реформу мобилизации, которую могут представить уже в ближайшее время. На этом фоне власть говорит о возможном снятии с розыска миллионов украинцев и одновременно — о введении новых, более жестких ограничений. Есть ли в этом логика, если действующие механизмы до сих пор не проанализированы, и что на самом деле не так с системой мобилизации — разбирался Фокус.

Народный депутат Юлия Гришина призвала проработать вопрос безопасности детей в цифровой среде, отметив, что в мире постепенно запрещают социальные сети для детей.

С 7 апреля украинцы начали получать выплату в размере 1500 грн. В первую очередь речь идет о помощи пенсионерам и уязвимым категориям.

World leaders have welcomed the recently announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran, while praising Pakistan and other nations for their role in facilitating the agreement.

Pakistan’s national cyber response body, Pakistan Computer Emergency Response Team, has issued a public advisory after a surge in hacking incidents and online fraud targeting users of WhatsApp.

Air France-KLM stijgt ruim 13% na het nieuws over heropening van de Straat van Hormuz. Luchtvaartexperts waarschuwen dat de ontwrichting van de aanvoer van brandstof uit de Golfregio nog maanden kan duren.

UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum and others launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in Switzerland. UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum, Raiffeisen, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise and Swiss Stablecoin AG have launched a sandbox to test use cases for a Swiss franc stablecoin in Switzerland. Announced on Wednesday, the initiative will allow participating banks to test selected fanc stablecoin use cases in what the partners described as a secure digital live environment or sandbox. The group said the project is intended to build experience in handling digital payment methods. The sandbox will be conducted in 2026, with Swiss Stablecoin AG providing the issuance infrastructure. The project is also open to other banks, companies and institutions that want to take part. Read more

IRGC-tied Fars news agency reported that the Iranian cease-fire plan includes an Iranian commitment not to possess nuclear weapons, but that Washington would still recognize Iran's right to enrich uranium. According to Reuters, Iran agreed that the talks would last no more than 15 days

Министерство иностранных дел Украины отозвало патент почетного консула в Доминиканской Республике Виктории Якимовой. В частности, в МИД это решение приняли после дополнительной проверки из-за общественного резонанса, который возник после сообщений в СМИ.

8 апреля отмечают Международный день ромов — дату, которая привлекает внимание к истории, культуре и жизни ромского народа. В этот день важно говорить не только о традициях, но и о том, кто такие ромы, откуда они происходят и какие мифы о них до сих пор распространены.

Backchannel diplomatic efforts by Pakistan appear to have finally paid off, as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire after weeks of escalating hostilities triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28 that quickly spiralled into a wider regional conflict. During this time, the crisis has unfolded through a mix of military escalations, retaliatory attacks, and behind-the-scenes negotiations, with failed ceasefire proposals and last-minute mediation all shaping the path to this vital breakthrough. Here is a timeline of the key events and statements that defined the conflict: February 28 The US and Israel launched an attack on Iran via air and sea: a series of blasts in Tehran, including near the residence of the supreme leader. A US-Israel airstrike on an elementary school in southern Iran killed more than 170 people, most of them schoolgirls. In retaliation, Iran attacked at least seven Gulf states, striking civilian infrastructure, damaging airports in the UAE and Kuwait, deploying a dron...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to chair a meeting of the federal cabinet today (Wednesday), with discussions expected to focus on the evolving situation in the Middle East following a reported ceasefire between Iran and the United States.