Washington
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cryptoKalshi and Polymarket Blocked in Ninth Circuit on State Gambling Charges
The Ninth Circuit denied stays for Kalshi and Polymarket, allowing Nevada and Washington gambling cases to proceed.
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cryptoCME and NYSE Lobby Washington to Regulate Hyperliquid Over Manipulation and Sanctions Fears
Top US exchanges call for regulation of Hyperliquid, citing market manipulation and sanctions evasion risks.
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worldTrump Assassination Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Cole Allen accused of plotting to kill President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner, enters not-guilty plea.
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worldLebanon Seeks Truce Extension with Israel Amid Tense Washington Talks
Lebanon and Israel convene in Washington to negotiate a ceasefire extension. Discussions focus on Israeli strikes and the role of Hezbollah in the ongoing conflict.
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worldUK PM Starmer Admits Error in Appointing Mandelson as US Envoy Amid Security Scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes responsibility for appointing Peter Mandelson as US envoy, admitting he should not have proceeded had he known about failed security checks.
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financeBOJ Governor Ueda Sidesteps April Rate Hike Talk, Shocks Markets
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda offered no clear signals for an April rate hike, surprising markets and reducing expectations for an immediate policy shift.
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worldPakistan Army Chief in Washington for Crucial US-Iran Ceasefire Talks
Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir is mediating US-Iran talks in Washington ahead of an April 21 deadline. Market odds favor a ceasefire extension.
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worldUS Mediates Historic Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon After 30 Years
For the first time since 1993, Israel and Lebanon engage in direct diplomatic discussions brokered by the US to de-escalate regional conflict and address Hezbollah's influence.