- Oil prices plunge on report U.S. and Iran closing in on a deal to end war; Brent crude down to $101
Oil prices fell after Trump said the U.S. would pause its naval escort endeavor in the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes of a potential deal with Iran.
- China calls for Iran war ceasefire in meeting with top envoy
Beijing’s foreign minister meets his Iranian counterpart days before summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump
- China calls for Iran war ceasefire in meeting with top envoy
Beijing’s foreign minister meets his Iranian counterpart days before summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump
- AMD's stock soars 15% as data center growth pushes revenue and guidance past estimates
AMD's earnings report lands as investors rush into the stock on optimism that the AI boom is just getting started.
- Samsung crosses $1 trillion valuation as AI frenzy drives historic rally, lifting shares over 15%
The rally comes after the company reported an over eightfold increase in first-quarter operating profits last week.
- Oil tumbles and stocks rally on report US and Iran close to deal
Axios reported that agreement would involve moratorium on Tehran’s nuclear enrichment and lifting of US sanctions
- Oil tumbles and stocks rally on report US and Iran close to deal
Axios reported that agreement would involve moratorium on Tehran’s nuclear enrichment and lifting of US sanctions
- Lufthansa faces nearly $2 billion in extra fuel cost amid the Iran war, after axing 20,000 flights
Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, is taking on additional fuel costs as the Middle East conflict poses 'enormous challenges.'
- China presses Iran against resuming war, urges Hormuz reopening ahead of Trump-Xi summit
China called for a "prompt resumption of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz," though that point was absent in Iran's statement.
- Trump pauses US plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz
US and Iranian forces clashed in the strait during the brief mission to help commercial vessels through the waterway
- Colombian president says Bitcoin mining could transform country's Caribbean coast
The Colombian president pointed to the impact Bitcoin mining has had in Paraguay, which is now the fourth-largest Bitcoin mining country by hashrate.
- Strategy could sell Bitcoin ‘to inoculate the market,’ Michael Saylor says
It marks the first time that Saylor’s company has floated the idea of selling Bitcoin, parting ways with his long-held view that Bitcoin shouldn’t be sold.
- Bitcoin holds $81K amid flat derivatives markets: Is rally sustainable?
Bitcoin carved a path toward $82,000, but derivatives metrics need another push from bulls to sustain the rally.
- Bitcoin short liquidations push BTC to multi-month highs: Is $90K next?
Short liquidations and rising open interest may be signs of the bulls’ plan to push the Bitcoin price closer to $90,000.
- Space and Time rolls out virtual vaults for institutional onchain lending
The data blockchain securing onchain finance projects looks to provide lenders and borrowers with agreement-specific collateral solution.
- Bitcoin ‘supercycle’ or bear-market rally? BTC breaking $81K has traders at odds
Bitcoin bottom calls grow as analysts target $180,000–$250,000 within a year, fueling debate over whether BTC has resumed its broader bull cycle.
- Crypto products post 5th straight week of inflows despite mid-week selloff
Crypto ETPs shed $619 million over four days before a $737 million Friday session rescued the week, extending the inflow streak to $4.02 billion across five weeks.
- Europe should weigh tokenized SEPA payments, Bank of Italy official says
The Bank of Italy’s deputy governor floated the evaluation of tokenized SEPA payments, as the ECB experiments with tokenized digital payment frameworks to avoid stablecoin competition.
- Dutch users still access prediction markets despite Polymarket ban
Polymarket was banned in the Netherlands in February, but Kalshi, Hyperliquid and Interactive Brokers are still offering prediction markets to Dutch users.
- Bitcoin taps $81K as long-term holders add 330K BTC: How high can price go?
Accumulation by long-term Bitcoin holders, buying by institutional investors and a strengthening technical structure could fuel BTC’s price rise to $95,000 or higher.
- Colombia tourist jewel plagued by violence
Armed groups’ extortion and turf wars in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada threaten Indigenous communities and tourism boom.
- FIFA chief Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
Eye-watering prices reflect demand to watch the World Cup in the US, Infantino says, amid criticism from fans.
- US petrol prices 50 percent higher than before war on Iran
The average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.
- ‘A stress test’: US-Germany rift widens as Iran war drags on
German official says US-Europe relationship is being tested as opposition MP says Berlin is 'not neutral'
- Shopping centre fire kills at least eight people in Iran
Shopping centre fire kills at least eight people in Iran
- Australian women with alleged ISIL ties returning from Syria, minister says
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says some individuals will be arrested and charged.
- Thunder dominate LeBron James, Lakers to win Game 1
A game-high 27 points by LeBron James were not enough for LA Lakers to upset Oklahoma City in Western Conference semis.
- Syria says it dismantled Hezbollah-linked cell plotting assassinations
Authorities say the cell was planning 'targeted assassinations against high-level government officials'.
- US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief
Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not 'insulted' during the FIFA World Cup.
- Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka
Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' in prize money at Grand Slam tournaments.