Absa's potential move to join the yuan payments platform could reduce Africa's dollar dependency, lowering transaction costs and currency risks.
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Real-world assets (RWAs) are crypto tokens backed by traditional assets. Issuers of RWAs take an existing asset — such as gold, fiat currency, stocks or bonds — and create a token representing it on the blockchain, in a process called “tokenization.” The token now represents ownership in the underlying asset, allowing investors to buy and sell […]
NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says the Senate’s crypto market structure bill is at risk of failing if it cannot clear a floor vote by August.
The shutdown highlights the increasing regulatory challenges and compliance costs facing the crypto ATM industry, impacting its viability.
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EU's potential supply chain diversification rules could increase costs and delay projects, impacting strategic autonomy and climate goals.
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AI's rapid advancement in finance reshapes job roles, emphasizing AI collaboration skills over traditional technical expertise, impacting market dynamics.
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The crypto market is facing renewed bearish pressure today as the total market capitalization slips to $2.56 trillion, while trading volume climbs to $65 billion amid rising sell-side activity. Market sentiment has sharply weakened, with the Fear & Greed Index falling below 40, as Bitcoin dominance reclaims levels above 60%. Meanwhile, crypto ETF flows have …
Some analysts argue that a comparatively broadened, institutionalized buyer base for crypto today may prevent a repeat of the drawdowns seen in May 2018 and May 2022.
Aave applied a temporary freeze to WETH as a precautionary safety measure in response to the exploit, alongside freezes on the rsETH and wrsETH reserves.
Hyperliquid's HYPE token rallied 7% over 24 hours after Trade.xyz launched the first pre-IPO perpetual market on the platform, offering synthetic exposure to SpaceX at a reference valuation of $1.78 trillion.
China's AI investment surge could significantly boost its GDP growth, driving industrial modernization and influencing global tech dynamics.
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Iran is making a big crypto move after reports revealed the launch of “Hormuz Safe,” a Bitcoin-powered maritime insurance platform designed for ships moving through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. According to the reports, Iran’s Ministry of Economy launched the platform on May 16, 2026. Cargo operators traveling through the region can …
Heightened military readiness in Iran and Israel's vigilance suggest increased regional instability, impacting peace prospects and market confidence.
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The latest attack adds to growing string of cross-chain infrastructure exploits.
The renewed trade deal could stabilize US-China relations, diversify agricultural exports, and potentially boost US farming sectors.
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The establishment of these boards could stabilize US-China trade relations, impacting global markets and supply chains by delineating trade boundaries.
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China's economic slowdown, driven by domestic challenges and a struggling property sector, could undermine global market stability.
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The tariff hike risks escalating US-EU tensions, potentially destabilizing global trade relations and impacting international economic growth.
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Long-term holders are still sitting tight and exchange balances remain near six-year lows, Binance Research data shows, but underwater short-term holders leave BTC vulnerable to macro shocks.
The rerouting of global shipping due to Iran's control may lead to prolonged regional instability, affecting international trade dynamics.
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China's economic slowdown may trigger global market volatility, impacting risk assets and prompting potential policy responses from Beijing.
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A strike at Samsung could disrupt global chip supply chains, impacting tech industries and financial markets, while testing government influence.
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Investors are concerned that high oil prices could fuel inflation to the point where the Fed may raise interest rates, analysts say.
Bithumb's listing of AIGENSYN with restrictions highlights the risks of opaque tokens and underscores regulatory scrutiny in South Korea's crypto market.
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Pre-IPO perpetual futures just had their proof of concept moment with the Cerebras market on TradeXYZ. Here's where they go from here.
Peckshield flagged that the Verus-Ethereum bridge has been drained for 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC.
Rising oil prices and US yields strain Asian economies, risking inflation spikes and challenging central banks' currency stabilization efforts.
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Japan's fiscal expansion amid rising commodity prices may strain fiscal stability, impact bond markets, and influence global risk assets.
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The rapid automation of white-collar jobs could reshape workforce dynamics, emphasizing the need for regulatory adaptation and skill evolution.
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The US securities regulator approved 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF last week, adding to a growing number of cryptocurrencies converted into ETF wrappers in the US.