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The prediction market platform Kalshi announced that it has become the official prediction market partner of CNN, with its real-time probability data integrated into CNN's news programming, led by Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten. CNN will receive real-time data support from Kalshi on the probabilities of future events in politics, culture, and more, and will enable real-time information tickers based on Kalshi data in relevant sections.Kalshi claims that its platform has become an important tool for politicians, media organizations, and financial markets to observe future events. Previously, competitor Polymarket also stated on CBS's "60 Minutes" that prediction markets are "the most accurate forecasting tool currently available to humanity." The combined trading volume of both platforms has exceeded $45 billion, with institutions such as Google Finance, Yahoo Finance, Robinhood, and ICE collaborating with prediction market platforms.Despite the rising mainstream acceptance, the prediction market industry still faces regulatory controversies. Kalshi has recently been subjected to a nationwide class-action lawsuit, accused of providing sports betting services without a gambling license and misleading consumers.

ChainCatcher message, according to CNN reports, White House and Israeli officials stated that Israel's actions against Iran are expected to take "weeks, not days" and will have the tacit approval of the United States. An Israeli official mentioned that the Trump administration did not criticize this weeks-long timeline in private discussions. A White House official stated that the U.S. government is aware of and secretly supports Israel's plans. When asked how long the conflict would last, the official said it depends on Iran's response, "The Trump administration firmly believes that this issue can be resolved by continuing to negotiate with the United States." He added that the U.S. will not instruct Israel to take any action, only to protect itself.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNN reports, after Israel officially announced strikes against Iran, President Trump has convened a cabinet-level meeting.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNN, President Trump stated that he will make an important trade announcement with the UK on Thursday. According to a US and UK official, the scope of the announcement with the UK is limited and will retain Trump's 10% universal tariff on almost all goods entering the US from the "Liberation Day" announcement on April 2.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNN, four informed sources say that Trump is considering declaring a national economic emergency to provide a legal basis for imposing a large number of universal tariffs.The declaration would allow Trump to utilize the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to establish a new tariff plan, which unilaterally authorizes the president to manage imports during a national emergency.One of the sources noted that Trump likes this law because it grants broad jurisdiction over how to implement tariffs without strict requirements to prove that the tariffs are for national security reasons. Trump's transition team did not respond to requests for comment.

ChainCatcher message, according to CNN, Trump may allow Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to complete his remaining term.

ChainCatcher news, CNN's final poll shows that former U.S. President Trump and U.S. Vice President Harris have equal support rates, both at 47%.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNN, U.S. Vice President Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.

ChainCatcher news, CNN news anchor John King emphasized on Tuesday that Trump is poised for a historic victory in November, potentially securing up to 330 electoral votes, while only 270 electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. presidential election.King pointed out, "If Trump were to win only the firmly Republican and leaning Republican states, he would already have 270 electoral votes, which is the predicament Biden is currently in. With 16 weeks left until Election Day, it is difficult to change this electoral landscape."He continued, "Biden's path to victory is very narrow. If the current campaign dynamics continue, Trump could even secure 330 or more electoral votes. Democrats closely monitoring the data say that Biden's situation is getting worse. In this campaign, Trump has already taken the lead."

ChainCatcher news, according to CNN, a consultant to President Joe Biden told CNN that Biden still plans to participate in the second presidential debate in September. Although the consultant acknowledged that Biden's performance in Atlanta was less than satisfactory, the campaign team is committed to highlighting moments they believe are favorable to the candidate and moving forward.It is reported that many members of Biden's campaign team and White House staff were involved in former President Obama's re-election campaign, and Obama himself described his performance in the first debate as "terrible," yet he still successfully won re-election.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 project Vault launched by CNN has announced on Twitter that it will cease operations. The Discord community administrator for the project stated that partial compensation will be provided to users who purchased NFTs, either in FLOW or in stablecoin, with the expected compensation amount being 20% of the initial purchase of the NFT.It is reported that Vault was created in 2021 to offer buyers NFTs commemorating significant news events. After the announcement, community users expressed shock at the sudden closure of the project, with some users stating that this move is a "Rug Pull" behavior. (Decrypt)