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TeraWulf, Inc. owns and operates fully integrated environmentally clean bitcoin mining facilities in the United States. It will generate domestically produced bitcoin powered by nuclear, hydro, and solar energy. It operates through the Digital Asset Mining and HPC Leasing segments. The company was founded by Paul B. Prager and Nazar M. Khan on February 8, 2021 and is headquartered in Easton, MD.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Crypto analyst Lark Davis said the blockade could tighten global oil supply by restricting Iranian exports and disrupting Gulf transit routes, potentially pushing energy prices higher.</li><li>Davis added that market resilience suggests investors expect the conflict and its economic impact to be “short-lived.”</li><li>President Donald Trump said communication with Iran is ongoing, stating that the other side “would like to make a deal very badly.”</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) rallied past $75,000 alongside gains in U.S. stocks in midday trade on Tuesday, with crypto analyst Lark Davis stating that it could reflect that the markets expect the conflict to be “short lived.”Cryptocurrency and equities markets advanced on Tuesday despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, following a breakdown in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran and the start of a U.S. military blockade targeting Iranian ports and parts of the Strait of Hormuz.According to crypto analyst Lark Davis, the blockade could tighten global oil supply if Iranian exports are restricted while Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) transit routes are disrupted. That dynamic may push energy prices higher, feeding into inflation and potentially weighing on risk assets.“But despite the blockade and the possible ramifications, the markets are acting like none of this is happening,” he wrote in a newsletter to investors, citing that the market resilience stems from investors thinking that the US blockade, and perhaps even the larger conflict, could be “short-lived.”&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Markets Rally Despite US-Iran Peace Deal Uncertainty</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rallied over 5% to around $75,500, paring gains after hitting an intra-day high of over $75,800, according to CoinGecko data. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around BTC continued to trend in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, with chatter at ‘high’ levels. Bitcoin’s price remained more than 40% below its record high of over $126,000 seen in October.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) rose more than 1%, the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) moved 0.66% higher, and the Nasdaq-100 tracking&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) jumped 1.4% in midday trade. Retail sentiment around SPY on Stocktwits improved to ‘bearish’ from ‘extremely bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Investors Bet Conflict Impact Will Be Limited</h2>“Indeed, the vast majority of national leaders, and their underlying constituents, want this conflict to end,” Davis wrote. “So perhaps the market believes that the majority’s will — will soon produce peace, one way or the other.”President Donald Trump&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/4/13/trump-says-iran-wants-peace-deal-but-insists-on-no#flips-6393038421112:0">told</a> reporters on Monday that Iran is seeking to make a peace deal. “We’ve been called by the other side,” he said. “They would like to make a deal very badly.” The release of March’s producer price index (PPI) reading on Tuesday also lent relief to markets, as the index rose much less than expected on the month.Bitcoin’s price has fallen over 13% this year, while the SPY’s price has gained over 1% year-to-date.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ethereum-outperforms-bitcoin-as-us-iran-peace-deal-hopes/cZJqbn2RIHX">Ethereum Outperforms Bitcoin As US-Iran Peace Deal Hopes Spark Over $400 Million Crypto Short Squeeze</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bitcoin's Surge To $75,000 Signals ‘Short-Lived’ US-Iran Blockade And Defies Oil Inflation Fears, Says Analyst

Bitcoin rose above $75,000 and U.S. equities advanced despite escalating tensions following the U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports and parts of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Bitcoin rose above $75,000 and U.S. equities advanced despite escalating tensions following the U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports and parts of the Strait of Hormuz.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump initially stated that while discussions were happening between the two countries, they were a little slow.</li><li>The U.S. President reiterated he does not want Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, following reports that the United States urged Tehran to pause uranium enrichment for 20 years during failed weekend talks.</li><li>Trump also called on the U.K. to open up the Northern Sea for oil drilling, adding that it is “absolutely crazy” that the country won’t do it.</li></ul>U.S. equities soared in Tuesday morning’s trade after President Donald Trump reportedly said that the next round of talks between the U.S. and Iran could take place over the next two days.The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) soared more than 330 points, while the S&amp;P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite surged about 1% and 1.6%, respectively.According to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/president-trump-tells-the-post-us-iran-talks-could-be-happening-over-next-two-days/">report</a> by The New York Post, President Trump initially stated that while discussions were happening between the two countries, they were a little slow.“You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there,” he added later, according to the report.He also stated that he does not want Iran to have nuclear weapons, after reports stated that the U.S. had asked Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment program for 20 years during the unsuccessful talks over the last weekend.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran-Linked Ships Cross Strait Since US Blockade, Says Report</h2>According to a CNN&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/14/world/live-news/iran-war-blockade-us-trump?post-id=cmnyqa5ra00003d5v11scg2rh">report</a> citing data from Kpler, multiple Iran-linked ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. blockade began on Monday.The report stated that at least nine vessels, including three sanctioned ones, have crossed the critical waterway in the last 24 hours. However, the U.S. blockade has reduced the flow of vessels by 90%, it stated.The report noted that these vessels include an oil tanker owned by a Chinese company.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Tells UK To ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’</h2>President Trump called on the U.K. to open up the Northern Sea for oil drilling, adding that it is “absolutely crazy” that the country won’t do it.“Norway sells its North Sea Oil to the U.K. at double the price. They are making a fortune. U.K., which is better situated on the North Sea for purposes of energy than Norway, should, DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!!” he said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116403535989117537">post</a> on Truth Social.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_jpg_b24b0067a0.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="575" height="343"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile, crude oil prices cooled on Tuesday, with U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May tumbling about 7% to $92 per barrel. Brent crude futures maturing in June fell more than 4%, hovering at $95 per barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) declined about 4%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was down more than 3% at the time of writing.However, since the beginning of the Iran war in February this year, WTI and Brent crude futures have risen by nearly 37% and 31%, respectively.At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, gained 1.08%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) surged 1.48%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.6%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/citadel-ken-griffin-warn-global-recession-strait-hormuz-closed-iran-war/cZJq7HiRIHv">Citadel’s Ken Griffin Warns Of Global Recession If Strait Of Hormuz Stays Closed: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow Soars Over 300 Points – Trump Reportedly Says US-Iran Talks Could Take Place Over Next 2 Days

The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 330 points, while the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite surged about 1% and 1.6%, respectively.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Griffin reportedly criticized President Donald Trump’s approach to the war in Iran, calling it a mistake.</li><li>He added that the regime change success that the U.S. experienced following its Venezuela operation gave President Trump false confidence that he could repeat this with Iran.</li><li>The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday warned that the global economy is at risk of recession if the Iran war continues and high crude oil prices persist.</li></ul>Citadel CEO Ken Griffin on Tuesday reportedly warned of a global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a longer period of time, a day after the U.S. enforced a blockade of Iranian ports amid the ongoing war with Iran.“Let’s assume [the Strait is] shut down for the next six to 12 months — the world’s going to end up in a recession. There’s no way to avoid that,” Griffin said on stage at the Semafor World Economy conference, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/citadels-ken-griffin-global-recession-inevitable-if-strait-of-hormuz-stays-shut.html">report</a> by CNBC.He added that, as a result of this crisis, there will be a shift toward alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and nuclear, according to the report.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Griffin Says Trump’s Iran War Approach Was A Mistake</h2>The billionaire founder of Citadel reportedly criticized President Donald Trump’s approach to the war in Iran, calling it a mistake.“We did not position this issue with the world through the right talking points, and nor did we bring our allies on board with us. And I think that was a mistake,” Griffin said, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-us-cease-fire-talks-stalled-2026/card/success-in-venezuela-made-trump-overconfident-on-iran-ken-griffin-says-thYkEwsRfwEKyfF6paX3">report</a> by The Wall Street Journal.He added that the regime change success that the U.S. experienced following its Venezuela operation gave President Trump false confidence that he could repeat this with Iran.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Soaring Crude Oil Prices</h2>Griffin’s comments come amid soaring crude oil prices after the beginning of the Iran war in February this year, with WTI and Brent crude futures surging nearly 43% and 36%, respectively.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) fell about 3%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was down nearly 2% at the time of writing.The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday warned that the global economy is at risk of recession if the Iran war continues and high crude oil prices persist.“This would mean a close call for a global recession (growth rate below 2 percent), which has happened only four times since 1980, with the latest two occasions corresponding to the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic,” the IMF stated.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Tuesday morning’s trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, gained 1%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 1.31%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.64%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kevin-warsh-fed-chair-hearing-next-week-tim-scott-trump-nominee-100m/cZJqI3KRIHp">Kevin Warsh's Hearing For Fed Chair Position Reportedly Set For Next Week — Trump's Fed Nominee Discloses More Than $100M In Wealth</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin speaks during the Semafor World Economy Summit 2025 at Conrad Washington on April 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Citadel’s Ken Griffin Warns Of Global Recession If Strait Of Hormuz Stays Closed: Report

Griffin added that, as a result of this crisis, there will be a shift toward alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and nuclear.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Warsh also submitted financial disclosures on Tuesday as part of the process to advance his nomination for the Fed Chair position, revealing a wealth of more than $100 million.</li><li>According to the disclosure, Warsh has two investments of over $50 million each in Juggernaut Fund LP.</li><li>He also earned $10.2 million in consulting fees from Stanley Druckenmiller’s investment office.</li></ul>Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh’s hearing for the Fed Chair position is reportedly set for next week, according to South Carolina Senator Tim Scott.“Next week we’ll have a hearing with Kevin Warsh being present,” Scott said during an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6393085204112">interview</a> with Fox Business, adding that the hearing will be held by the Senate Banking Committee.He added that the hearing will include discussions about the U.S. economy, price stability, and inflation, as well as the independence of the Fed.“The second step, later on, we’ll have a vote on Kevin Warsh. I believe that the DOJ will finish and wrap this up in the next several weeks, and Thom Tillis will be a yes on Kevin Warsh,” Scott added.This comes ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) next meeting, which will be held on April 29 and 30. According to the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 99.5% probability that interest rates will remain unchanged.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Warsh Discloses Over $100M In Wealth</h2>As part of the process to advance his nomination for the Fed Chair position, Warsh submitted financial disclosures on Tuesday, revealing a wealth of more than $100 million.According to the disclosure, Warsh has two investments of over $50 million each in Juggernaut Fund LP. He also earned $10.2 million in consulting fees from Stanley Druckenmiller’s investment office.Warsh’s filing also states that he will divest his investments in Juggernaut Fund LP if needed. It also notes that the underlying assets have not been disclosed due to pre-existing confidentiality agreements.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Scott Bessent Wants Fed To Hold Rates Amid Iran War, Says Report</h2>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.semafor.com/article/04/13/2026/treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-us-should-wait-and-see-before-lowering-interest-rates">told</a> Semafor that he wants the central bank to hold rates steady.“Do I think rates should be lowered? Eventually. I think now that we have to wait and see,” Bessent said. He backed the central bank’s cautious approach to see how the war in Iran plays out, while downplaying concerns that higher oil and gas prices will be embedded in inflation expectations, according to the report.Meanwhile, Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, on Tuesday <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-rate-hike-oil-shock-iran-war-wharton-jeremy-siegel/cZJqRCXRIHL">warned</a> of a risk of a Fed rate hike amid rising crude oil prices due to the war in Iran.“There is risk that the next move in rates could be up rather than down. I am not calling for a hike as the base case, but the odds are no longer negligible,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What If Warsh Is Not Confirmed Before Expiry Of Powell’s Term?</h2>Outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated during a press conference in March 2026 that he will continue to serve as the head of the central bank in case his nominated successor, Warsh, is not confirmed by the time Powell’s term comes to an end in May 2026.“So if my successor is not confirmed by the end of my term as Chair, I would serve as Chair pro tem until he is confirmed. That is what the law calls for; that’s what we’ve done on several occasions,” he said.He also said that he has no intention of leaving the Fed’s Board of Governors until the Department of Justice’s investigation is over.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Tuesday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.5%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.7%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.37%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-lcid-stock-gaining-today/cZJqPUVRIHj">Lucid Gets A Triple Boost: $750M Capital Infusion, Uber Robotaxi Scale-Up, New CEO</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Kevin Warsh's Hearing For Fed Chair Position Reportedly Set For Next Week — Trump's Fed Nominee Discloses More Than $100M In Wealth

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott added that the hearing will include discussions about the U.S. economy, price stability, inflation, and the Fed's independence.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The economist added that the inflation outlook is being complicated by a renewed pickup in money growth.</li><li>Siegel noted that while the latest CPI report came in slightly better than expected on core inflation, shelter costs continue to show signs of easing.</li><li>However, he said that investors should be cautious about drawing too much reassurance from a single favorable reading, especially one recorded before the full impact of the energy shock has been felt.</li></ul>Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, on Tuesday warned that the Federal Reserve could hike rates next instead of easing the monetary policy.“There is risk that the next move in rates could be up rather than down. I am not calling for a hike as the base case, but the odds are no longer negligible,” he said.Siegel added that the markets have moved from expecting an eventual easing a month ago, with the policy debate now being more difficult in the backdrop of high crude oil prices due to the Iran war.According to data from the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, the odds of a rate cut have fallen to 0.5% now from 5.8% a month ago. The odds of a 25 bps rate hike have edged up to 0.5% now from nil a month ago.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is slated to meet on April 29 and 30.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Combination That Fed Does Not Want To See</h2>The economist added that the inflation outlook is being complicated by a renewed pickup in money growth.Siegel noted that while the latest CPI report came in slightly better than expected on core inflation, shelter costs continue to show signs of easing. However, he said that investors should be cautious about drawing too much reassurance from a single favorable reading, especially one recorded before the full impact of the energy shock has been felt.The economist highlighted that the bigger issue now is that rising oil, diesel, and fertilizer costs are likely to feed into freight, shipping, airfares, and a wide range of goods prices over the next two to three months.Siegel added that the breakdown in talks between the U.S. and Israel this week only reinforces that concern.In the first inflation print since the beginning of the Iran war, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-consumer-inflation-march-2026-cpi-report/cZJ0QjVRItX">0.9% in March</a> on a seasonally-adjusted basis, after rising 0.3% in February.Soaring energy costs drove the rise in headline inflation, with the energy index rising 10.9% in March. The gasoline index surged 21.2% during the month, contributing to a three-quarter increase in the headline prices, the BLS report stated.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Economy At An Awkward Mix</h2>The economist noted that while the U.S. economy, as well as the markets, have been resilient, the economy is currently at an awkward mix of circumstances.He stated that while the U.S. economy is strong enough not to require a quick easing in the monetary policy, it is vulnerable enough to feel the oil price shock.“There are still good underlying forces in this market, and if we get a favorable resolution on the energy front, stocks can move to new highs,” he added.For the time being, Siegel expects a sell-off in U.S. equities due to the collapse of talks between the United States and Iran. Investors will also keep an eye on the Fed’s monetary policy direction amid the oil shock and its impact on inflation.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil Prices Hover Near $100 A Barrel</h2>Crude oil prices have soared since the beginning of the Iran war, with WTI and Brent crude futures surging nearly 43% and 36%, respectively.On Tuesday, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May were down 3%, hovering around $96 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June fell about 1% to hover around $99 a barrel.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Tuesday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up&nbsp; 0.2%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 0.41%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) edged up by 0.04%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nok-stock-new-network-solition-ai-40-lower-costs-bofa-optical-powerhouse/cZJ827yRIuN">NOK Stock Soars On AI Network Push, Touts 40% Lower Energy Costs — BofA Calls It An 'Optical Powerhouse'</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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