- EU weighs restricting use of U.S. cloud platforms to process sensitive government data, sources tell CNBC
There have been increasing calls within Europe for the region's most critical workloads to diversify away from dominant U.S. cloud providers.
- Oil prices fall below $100 as U.S.-Iran tensions keep traders focused on Strait of Hormuz risks
Oil prices fell Thursday, as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East amid concerns over renewed tensions between Iran and the U.S.
- Japan may have fired its yen bazooka twice, but markets are testing Tokyo’s resolve
Japan's Ministry of Finance has intervened in the yen over the country's Golden Week holiday.
- UK and US launch disease control measures over hantavirus
Some passengers had already left cruise ship struck with rodent-borne illness before alarm was raised
- UK and US launch disease control measures over hantavirus
Some passengers had already left cruise ship struck with rodent-borne illness before alarm was raised
- SoftBank shares surge over 18% as Japan tech-fueled rally lifts Nikkei 225 to record highs
The benchmark Nikkei 225 surged over 5% to a record high as Japan reopened after extended Golden Week holidays.
- Shell’s profits jump as Iran war delivers windfall
Energy major warns of lower gas production after damage to its facilities in the Gulf
- Shell’s profits jump as Iran war delivers windfall
Energy major warns of lower gas production after damage to its facilities in the Gulf
- Maersk warns economic impact of Iran conflict will ripple for months
World’s second-largest container shipping line says costs have increased by $500mn per month
- Maersk warns economic impact of Iran conflict will ripple for months
World’s second-largest container shipping line says costs have increased by $500mn per month
- TrustedVolumes hit by $6.7M exploit as 1inch denies breach
1inch said its protocols, infrastructure and user funds were not affected by the exploit targeting independent resolver TrustedVolumes.
- BNY eyes institutional Bitcoin, Ethereum custody for investors in UAE
BNY is partnering with Finstreet and ADI Foundation to offer regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum custody to UAE clients from the Abu Dhabi Global Market.
- Quantum attacks could worsen without proof of ownership: Near One
Near One says blockchains may need new ownership verification systems if quantum attacks compromise wallet keys and expose private assets.
- JPMorgan, Mastercard make first cross-border US Treasury transfer via XRP Ledger
The cross-border tokenized US Treasury transaction using blockchain and banking rails builds on an earlier pilot in which the same fund moved between a public and permissioned blockchain.
- Hut 8 investors shrug off Q1 loss, stoke 33% stock surge
The company also announced a new AI energy leasing deal as it continues to diversify into adjacent high-performance computing applications.
- Price predictions 5/6: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, ZEC
Bitcoin sellers may show up if BTC hits $84,000, but altcoin charts continue to predict new price highs.
- Bitcoin slips from $83K after Trump questions Iran truce
Bitcoin price action failed to revisit the $83,000 mark after US-Iran war tensions took over to steer the crypto market mood.
- Samsung SDS wins deal to build South Korea’s blockchain securities system: Report
The Korea Securities Depository platform is expected to launch by February 2027, aligning with South Korea’s incoming security token regulations.
- Bitcoin short-term holder cost basis eyes $92K as next price target
Bitcoin’s onchain data suggests that the upside may not be over for BTC price, but resistance at $84,000 could delay the recovery.
- CME Group to launch regulated Bitcoin volatility futures
CME to launch CFTC‑regulated Bitcoin Volatility futures in June, giving institutions an onshore way to trade implied BTC volatility.
- What is China’s anti-sanctions law and how does it work?
Beijing's order blocking US sanctions on five oil refineries marks first invocation of 2021 law.
- Iran’s stance on US war negotiations explained
Iran’s stance on US war negotiations explained
- Rubio arrives at Vatican to meet Pope Leo amid Trump attacks
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin says the meeting was requested by the US.
- Iran releases video said to show US drone shot down over Hormuz
Iranian media has released video purporting to show the wreckage of a US drone that was shot down by Iran.
- Neymar apologises to Robinho’s son after slapping him in training
Neymar apologises to teammate Robinho Jr and his family after a Santos match.
- French warship moves towards Hormuz for possible defensive mission
Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal that Donald Trump says could bring the war to an end.
- The Gaza journalist killed on the day his daughter was born
Sana's first birthday is shadowed by loss; her father Yahya was killed in an Israeli attack hours after her birth.
- Iran war day 69: Tehran ‘reviewing’ US proposals; Israel bombs Beirut
Trump says US-Iran talks are progressing as Tehran reviews a US proposal delivered through Pakistan.
- Aid cuts, drought and conflict leave Somalis desperate
Drought, conflict and aid cuts push Somalis into hunger as Kismayo IDP camps struggle to cope with the crisis.
- Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to level against Timberwolves in NBA Playoffs
Castle's 21 points and Wembanyama's 19 helped Spurs crush T'wolves 133-95 as Knicks take 2-0 lead over 76ers.