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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
What $110K gap? Bitcoin futures are ‘aggressively long’ as whales return
Key points: Bitcoin futures buy volume indicates that traders are becoming increasingly long-term bullish on BTC this month. The $110,000 “gap” in CME Group’s Bitcoin futures remains unfilled. Bitcoin ETF options experience a spike in popularity as IBIT open interest nears $40 billion. Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives traders are flipping “aggressively long” as price squeezes closer
US stock futures flat ahead of big box retailer results
U.S. stock futures are flat as investors stayed sidelined ahead of quarterly results from big box retailers and a conference of global financial leaders.
XRP Open Interest On CME Futures Has Hit A New ATH, Why Price Could Surge
XRP Open interest on the CME Group has reached a new all-time high (ATH), presenting a bullish outlook for the altcoin. This further underscores the massive demand for XRP exposure among institutional investors, which could serve as a catalyst for higher prices. CME XRP Futures Open Interest Hit News ATH In an X post
CME launches XRP futures as institutional demand drives crypto derivatives growth
Contracts settled in cash, benchmarked to XRP-Dollar Reference Rate. Standard futures size is 50,000 XRP; micro contracts are at 2,500 XRP. XRP joins CME’s existing suite, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group has officially launched XRP futures and Micro XRP futures, marking a significant expansion of its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives
Bitcoin’s futures market drops 35% – Is BTC’s stability at risk?
Share this article Bitcoin’s Futures Open Interest dropped by 35%, mirroring ETF outflows and shifting sentiment in derivatives markets. Lower futures and ETF liquidity could amplify short-term BTC volatility as traders adjust their positions. Bitcoin’s [BTC] futures market has seen a sharp contraction, with Open Interest (OI) plunging from $57 billion to $37 billion, a
Futures hold steady while spot Bitcoin trading volume tumbles
Futures hold steady while spot Bitcoin trading volume tumbles Andjela Radmilac · 4 weeks ago · 3 min read Spot volumes plunge more than 26% as Bitcoin traders react to Trump's strategic reserve plan and U.S.-China tensions. 3 min read Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 11:00 pm UTC Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined
What Are the Best Futures Bets for the 2026 NFL Season?
What Are the Best Futures Bets for the 2026 NFL Season? Football season might be months away, but the betting windows never close. The oddsmakers are already cooking up numbers for next year’s champions. If you’re looking to get some skin in the game early, futures bets offer that perfect mix of anticipation and potential
MEXC to list Roam (ROAM) for spot and futures trading
MEXC will list Roam (ROAM) on spot and futures markets on March 6, 2025, at 10:00 UTC. Roam merges blockchain with decentralized WiFi, offering rewards for connectivity. A 76,000 ROAM & 66,000 USDT prize pool will also be available through exclusive events. MEXC, the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform, announced the listing of Roam (ROAM)
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...