Week in AI: Fartcoin Steals the Spotlight Amid Market Turmoil

It has been a tumultuous week for the artificial intelligence sector in crypto. Sharp valuation downturns, regulatory revamps, and some unexpected winners have marked a week of heavy turbulence. While the broader AI sector took a hit, with certain indexes showing double-digit losses, Fartcoin—a meme-based token—surprised everyone with its health and a price bump. It … Read more

International Sting Operation Ends Reign of Archetyp Darknet Market

An international law enforcement operation in June 2025 dismantled Archetyp, one of the dark web’s largest drug marketplaces, after a three-day crackdown spanning six countries. Police Seize €7.8M in Assets in Archetyp Dark Web Bust Archetyp, a darknet platform that reportedly facilitated more than €250 million ($289 million) in illicit drug sales, was taken offline … Read more

Report: Libertarians Rally Behind Crypto Entrepreneur Roger Ver Before Midterms

Libertarians are mobilizing support for cryptocurrency entrepreneur Roger Ver, framing him as a victim of government overreach akin to Ross Ulbricht, in a bid to highlight his case before the upcoming midterm elections. Libertarian Party Advocates for the Release of Political Prisoner Roger Ver As Cassandra MacDonald reported in The Gateway Pundit, the Libertarian Party … Read more

Bipartisan Lawmakers File Resolution to Keep US Out of Israel-Iran Crossfire

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., announced that he and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., have rolled out a “bipartisan War Powers Resolution” designed to block U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict without first securing Congressional authorization. ‘This Is Not Our War’: Massie Files Resolution to Rein In Military Action Under Congressional Powers On Tuesday, Thomas Massie, a … Read more

War Fever Grips Markets: Defense Stocks Pop as ‘World War’ Google Searches Explode

While assets such as gold have gained from the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, defense-related stocks aren’t being left behind. Companies tied to weapons manufacturing, aerospace, and military technology are seeing a boost as global unease stirs investor interest in wartime sectors. As Gold Shines and the Stock Market Rally Fades, the War Machine … Read more

45% Odds US Military Will Strike Iran Before July—Markets on High Alert

As of June 17, 2025, at 8 a.m. Eastern time, Israel and Iran remain locked in their fifth straight day of direct military exchange, with both nations continuing missile strikes and air raids. A Polymarket prediction places a 45% probability that the U.S. military will intervene against Iran before July. Prediction Markets Gauge Israel–Iran Showdown, … Read more

The Curious Case of the Pentagon Pizza Index: It Accurately Predicts Wars

Some have labeled it pseudoscience, but for decades, this simple little trick has accurately predicted the onset of various global conflicts. The Unlikely War Oracle: How Pizza Orders Predict Global Conflicts “As of 6:59pm ET nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity,” wrote the Pentagon Pizza Report X … Read more

Oil Crashes 8.7% From Last Week’s Peak as Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets

U.S. stocks bounced back into positive territory as crude prices plunged more than 4% in the past 24 hours and have now slid 8.74% since June 12. Analysts at Deutsche Bank note that oil’s trajectory could oscillate unpredictably in the months ahead. $76 to $70: Crude Collapses as Nuclear Talks Stall While much attention remains … Read more

Solana ETF Buzz Grows with New S-1 Filings, But $SOL Price Remains Cautious

The competition to launch a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) gained fresh traction on June 14, when seven issuers—including the financial behemoth Fidelity—filed updated S-1 documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The new documents are fueling excitement that Solana might soon win the right to be packaged and sold as a spot ETF, just … Read more

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