- DTCC to use Chainlink to power 24/7 collateral management network
The world’s largest post-trade infrastructure provider will integrate Chainlink technology into its tokenized collateral platform ahead of a Q4 2026 launch.
- Bitcoin digests highest US CPI since 2023 as Fed rate hike woes return
Bitcoin showed fresh signs of volatility as US CPI inflation saw new multiyear highs on oil price hikes thanks to the US-Iran war.
- LMAX Group launches digital asset collateral solution for institutions
The new portal lets LMAX clients deposit digital assets into custody and use them as collateral to trade FX, metals, CFDs, perpetual futures and crypto.
- Exodus sells over 1,000 Bitcoin as Q1 loss widens to $32M
Exodus Movement reported a $32.1 million net loss in Q1, with revenue down 36.8% to $22.7 million amid a drop in monthly active users.
- Bitcoin whale 'still short' BTC despite facing $13M in losses
A growing cluster of bearish indicators points to a possible Bitcoin pullback toward $71,000, potentially easing the whale’s $13 million net losses.
- Bitcoin may avoid historic bear market losses as ETF flows grow, says analyst
The current Bitcoin bear market drawdown is far smaller than previous bear markets, as steady ETF inflows and corporate Bitcoin buying continue to absorb selling pressure.
- Four signs that Bitcoin has recovered to ‘full’ bullish momentum
Expanding Bitcoin price momentum, recovering liquidity and surging network activity all point to continued bullish control.
- Bakkt pivots into stablecoin infrastructure as revenue tumbles 77% in Q1
Bakkt posted a net loss of $0.41 per share in Q1 as revenue fell 77% to $243.6 million on lower crypto trading volumes.
- Bhutan’s GMC offers quick licenses, bank accounts to lure crypto firms
Gelephu Mindfulness City in Bhutan is offering a faster licensing track with banking and zero‑tax incentives to attract regulated crypto firms willing to build long‑term operations.
- CleanSpark shares slide after reporting $378M fiscal second quarter loss
CleanSpark posted a $378.3 million net loss in its fiscal second-quarter results, more than double the prior year, with nearly 60% tied to Bitcoin price declines.
- Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29
Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, immediately released details surrounding his death.
- Trump downplays US-Iran differences as he heads to Beijing to meet with Xi
Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks, with his administration emphasising trade.
- US court pauses decision blocking Trump’s 10 percent global tariff
A coalition of 24 states have argued that Trump's latest tariffs do not meet the standards of 1974 Trade Act.
- Cannes juror denounces Hollywood boycott of actors for Gaza war views
2026 Cannes Film Festival juror Paul Laverty denounced Hollywood for boycotting actors who’ve opposed the Gaza war.
- Trump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey Graham
US president lauds Islamabad, but his Republican ally says he does not trust Pakistan to facilitate Iran diplomacy.
- Why have peace efforts failed to end conflict in Sudan?
The UN says the use of drones is making the conflict more dangerous.
- Red Cross says people displaced by conflict in Colombia doubled last year
Annual report by ICRC finds worsening conditions for Colombian civilians amid continued fighting between armed groups.
- Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging?
The UAE's close ties to the US and Israel have placed the Gulf country under Iranian suspicion.
- Ukraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6
The attack comes in retaliation for the Russian attacks that killed at least six in Ukraine, according to the president.
- Moment taxi driver wrestles armed man during police chase in Turkiye
A taxi driver wrestled a gunman that was forcing him to drive during a police chase in Turkiye.