While the Middle East is plunging into war and global markets face rising uncertainty, Bitcoin has been holding up surprisingly well compared with many traditional assets.In this exclusive interview, Arthur Hayes, Co-Founder of Maelstrom, explains why markets may be underpricing the risk of a longer conflict between the US and Iran, how energy disruptions could impact inflation, and what it all means for Bitcoin and global liquidity. Hayes also shares why he believes this is currently a “no trade zone” — and why investors may need to wait for central banks to start printing money again. 00:00 Intro – War, inflation risks, and global markets 00:55 How does the US–Iran conflict change your outlook for markets and Bitcoin? 03:16 Why has Bitcoin held up during the crisis? 05:24 Could war spending trigger more liquidity and benefit Bitcoin? 08:28 How might central banks outside the US respond? 09:33 What is your medium-term outlook for Bitcoin? 11:25 What explains Bitcoin’s downturn over the past six months? 14:15 How quickly could AI disrupt the labor market? 17:57 Why does Bitcoin detect financial stress before other assets? 19:28 Why don’t you invest in AI companies? 22:18 Why are you still bullish on crypto long term? 23:59 Does AI abundance challenge the debasement trade? 26:30 How do cryptocurrencies fit into that future scenario? 27:05 What are you most excited about in crypto in 2026? 27:43 Why do you prefer living in Asia? 28:12 Outro Follow COINTELEGRAPH: Website: https://cointelegraph.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/cointelegraph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cointelegraph Twitter: https://twitter.com/cointelegraph Mobile app: https://linktr.ee/cointelegraph_mobile Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.
Six anonymous wallets placed perfectly timed bets on Polymarket just hours before the U.S.–Israel strike on Iran — walking away with $1.2 million in profit. Coincidence, smart forecasting, or something more? In this video, we break down what prediction markets really are, how platforms like Polymarket work, and why they’re being praised as powerful forecasting tools — while also facing serious criticism over insider trading, manipulation, ethics, and national security risks. Are prediction markets the future of information… or a dangerous financial experiment? 00:00 Intro: $1.2M Bet Before the Iran Strike 01:05 What Are Prediction Markets & How Do They Work? 02:20 Why Polymarket & Crypto Changed the Game 03:10 Are Prediction Markets More Accurate Than Polls? 04:35 Insider Trading & Market Manipulation Concerns 07:00 Ethics, War Profiteering & National Security Risks 09:40 Outro: Regulation, The Future & Final Thoughts Follow COINTELEGRAPH: Website: https://cointelegraph.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/cointelegraph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cointelegraph Twitter: https://twitter.com/cointelegraph Mobile app: https://linktr.ee/cointelegraph_mobile Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.
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In this exclusive Cointelegraph interview, crypto YouTuber and CEO at Coin Bureau Nic Puckrin breaks down why Bitcoin’s 2026 market feels unlike any cycle before it. From institutional optimism and retail apathy to renewed debate around the four-year cycle and emerging risks like quantum computing, this conversation explores what may be driving the current bear market—and what could come next. 00:00 – Intro 00:32 – Institutions vs Retail: Why Crypto Feels Like “Two Markets” 02:05 – Is the Bitcoin 4-Year Cycle Really Over? 04:10 – Are We Officially in a Bitcoin Bear Market? 06:15 – Key Support Levels: Where Could Bitcoin Bottom? 09:05 – What Really Drives Crypto Cycles: Halving or Liquidity? 12:10 – Quantum Computing: FUD or a Real Threat to Bitcoin? 15:40 – Why Retail Never Came Back This Cycle 18:55 – Is Crypto’s Image Problem Scaring Investors Away? 21:45 – Is Speculation Still Crypto’s Main Use Case? 24:30 – Where Are the Real Use Cases Today? (Stablecoins & Beyond) 26:40 – Best Assets to Watch Outside Crypto in 2026 29:10 – Bitcoin Price Outlook: Can BTC Reclaim $100K? 31:10 – Final Thoughts 31:40 – Outro Follow COINTELEGRAPH: Website: https://cointelegraph.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/cointelegraph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cointelegraph Twitter: https://twitter.com/cointelegraph Mobile app: https://linktr.ee/cointelegraph_mobile Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.
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The Hong Kong edition of Cointelegraph LONGITUDE brought together senior leaders shaping the next phase of the digital asset industry. This was a private gathering of executives, founders, institutional representatives and policymakers — including Justin Sun (Tron), Craig Salm (Grayscale), A.J. Warner (Offchain Labs), Charles Edwards (Capriole Investments) and Graham Ferguson (Securitize) — focused on regulatory developments, institutional participation, emerging technologies such as AI, and the infrastructure supporting the evolving digital economy. In this recap, we highlight the key themes discussed by leaders operating at the highest level of the industry. If you are a founder, executive, fund manager or policymaker looking to engage with serious capital and serious conversations — LONGITUDE is where the dialogue happens. Apply to Sponsor: https://longitude.cointelegraph.com Join us next at LONGITUDE in: • New York | 23 March • Paris | 15 April • Dubai | 30 April #bitcoin #crypto #Longitude Follow COINTELEGRAPH: Website: https://cointelegraph.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/cointelegraph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cointelegraph Twitter: https://twitter.com/cointelegraph Mobile app: https://linktr.ee/cointelegraph_mobile Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.
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