Oil prices jump after Trump declares economic war on Iran
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s frontmonth contracts both climbed after President Donald Trump said he was launching a “crushing economic operation”…
Why Bessent’s Treasury operations have breathed life back into the gold trade
Gold is the reciprocal of the dollar and consensus among strategists is that Bessent’s yield curve control will have a detrimental impact on the U.S. currency…
Elon Musk's X is exploring stablecoins to pay influencers and content providers
Conversations with X are ongoing, according to a person who also works with other social media platforms testing stablecoins to pay influencers. Source:CoinDesk
BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license, says it's the first global crypto company to do so
Backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom, BitGo Korea built a locally registered entity from scratch to serve institutional and enterprise clients, rather…
Bitcoin approaches $72,000 as Strategy and Coinbase continue rally
Bitcoin has gained 15% since monday, reclaiming several key technical and onchain levels as bullish momentum builds. Source:CoinDesk
Wrestler Logan Paul lists California ‘LSD ranch’ for $3 million
Decades ago, the property was used as the headquarters of an LSD operation run by former Harvard professor Timothy Leary. Source:MarketWatch
BitGo Korea secures VASP registration for institutional crypto custody
Regulators reportedly accepted BitGo Korea’s registration on Tuesday, two days before stricter VASP entry requirements took effect. Source:Cointelegraph
HYPE jumps 20% as Trump signals legal US path for Hyperliquid
HYPE reached $72 after Trump said the CFTC was pursuing compliant US access for Hyperliquid, though no formal regulatory plan has been released.…
Bearish crypto bets lose record $2.7 billion as bitcoin surges toward $70,000
Traders betting against crypto lost $2.74 billion in a day, more than the short side of the October 2025 crash that remains the biggest liquidation event in…
Bitcoin briefly hits $70,000 for the first time since June. Here is why
The largest crypto asset rose more than 7% on Wednesday after several catalysts sent cryptorelated assets higher. Source:CoinDesk
The chip-stock rally hits a speed bump — but these analysts see reason to be hopeful
Previous instances of shortterm pressure on semiconductor stocks opened up opportunities for investors who bought the dip, according to one analyst.…
Test driving that drone or just renting? Why the Chinese government needs to know.
Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It’s a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing’s…