Business News
- Asia-Pacific markets decline as investors assess fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire deal
Iran's parliamentary speaker charged the U.S. of breaching the terms of the two-week ceasefire agreement.
- Oil prices resume gains after Iran accuses U.S. of breaching ceasefire deal
Oil markets rose after Iran accused the United States of violating elements of a two-week ceasefire agreement.
- Europe stocks rebound stalls as U.S-Iran ceasefire comes under strain
Shares in Europe fell on Thursday, as the fragile truce agreed between the U.S. and Iran already shows signs of strain.
- Britain to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, says Lebanon must be part of Iran ceasefire
In an annual foreign policy speech, Cooper is expected to say that shipping must be toll-free through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
- BDO axes 31 partner roles as AI pressure grows and profits fall
Move comes amid downturn for professional services after hiring spree during pandemic
- BDO axes 31 partner roles as AI pressure grows and profits fall
Move comes amid downturn for professional services after hiring spree during pandemic
- From war to weather: A 'super El Niño' event poses fresh risks to global food costs
An unusually powerful El Niño weather event could take shape later this year, exacerbating global food security fears.
- Trump says U.S. ready for 'next conquest,' warns military to remain near Iran until 'real agreement' is honored
The statement came a day after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, which halted six weeks of fighting.
- Ackman in talks to launch fund to bet on investor complacency
Strategy would echo doomsday trades that earned Pershing Square a big windfall during the pandemic
- Shipping stalls as Tehran dictates terms in Strait of Hormuz
Despite US-Iran ceasefire deal fewer tankers passed the crucial waterway than during fiercest days of fighting
Crypto News
- Bitcoin tops $72K as $280M in shorts liquidated — will ‘fragile truce’ hold?
Bitcoin and global markets rallied after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, but data show BTC bears have not closed most of their positions yet.
- Bitcoin has 3–5 years to prepare for quantum risk, says Bernstein
Bitcoin faces a future quantum threat, but Bernstein analysts say risks are concentrated in older wallets and exposed keys, and unlikely to cause existential disruption.
- Price predictions 4/8: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin’s relief rally is facing selling pressure near $72,000, but technical charts suggest a bullish bias. Will altcoins follow in BTC’s footsteps?
- Bitcoin eyes $90K as Binance data shows surge in aggressive buying
Bitcoin gained momentum as data showed buyers are starting to dominate volumes on Binance, with a $90,000 BTC price target on their radar.
- Bitcoin demand returns, giving bulls fuel to turn $72K to support
Bitcoin buy-side activity across spot and derivatives markets is strengthening, while reduced selling from short-term holders improves the odds of holding $72,000.
- Bitcoin fades three-week highs as BTC price shrugs off Iran war ceasefire
Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $72,000 on ceasefire news, but fading momentum, resistance and macro risks leave traders questioning the strength of the breakout.
- Instant settlement strains crypto’s capital efficiency: Ethan Buchman
Crypto trades settle instantly, but at the cost of capital efficiency. This forces firms to overcollateralize and limits how far markets can scale, says Cosmos co-founder Ethan Buchman.
- Cango sells 2,000 BTC, cuts Bitcoin production cost by 19% in March
Bitcoin miner Cango said it sold 2,000 BTC to pay off debt and cut its BTC production cost by 19% as part of its strategic pivot to energy and AI infrastructure.
- NYT revives Adam Back theory in latest bid to identify Bitcoin creator
A New York Times investigation points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but the Blockstream CEO denies it, and critics say proof is still missing.
- Oil falls, Bitcoin jumps to $72K, but is this BTC price breakout for real?
Bitcoin rose toward $72,000 after US President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire agreement with Iran, sending oil prices crashing below $100.
General News
- Thousands of Palestinians pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israel’s 40-day ban
Around 3,000 worshippers held morning prayers at Al-Aqsa after Israel lifted restrictions.
- Iran has been bloodied, but it is winning against the US-Israel axis
The US and Israel thought they could decimate Iran. But Iran's survival - despite massive human costs - is a victory.
- Eritrea’s AFCON place in doubt after players disappear in South Africa
Seven of the 10 players that travelled from Eritrea didn't return home after their 4-1 win over Eswatini on March 31.
- Trump says US forces to stay near Iran, ready for ‘next conquest’
US threats against Iran and ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon cast doubt on fragile ceasefire efforts.
- The Masters: Golf’s segregated past
The Masters has a complicated segregated past, which include the PGA’s “Caucasian-only clause”
- Three life terms for Kashmir’s Aasiya Andrabi fit India’s ‘broader pattern’
Legal experts say the 64-year-old grandmother's harsh conviction is mainly based on offensive speech-making.
- UK’s Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ into 10 Downing Street
UK's Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ access to 10 Downing Street
- Iran war day 41: What’s happening in Lebanon, Middle East and beyond?
Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning after Israeli attacks killed at least 254 people in a single day.
- For Gulf states, Hormuz uncertainty casts shadow over US-Iran ceasefire
Experts say Gulf countries are wary of the US agreeing to a deal that gives Iran leverage over the vital energy route.
- Man rescued after two weeks trapped in collapsed Mexico mine
A man trapped for nearly two weeks in a flooded gold mine in Sinaloa, Mexico, has been rescued by military divers.













