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Hayes: Bitcoin at $110K to Unleash Altseason; Bets on Ethereum Over Solana

May 19, 2025 09:44 am UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, is of the opinion that Bitcoin must break above $110,000, ideally $150,000-$200,000, to induce a genuine altcoin season, which may come in the summer or early in Q3 2025 due to enhanced...

Solana's Q1 2025: Revenue Surges Amid DeFi TVL Dip

May 19, 2025 09:28 am UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views

Solanas Q1 2025 reported solid revenue growth of $1.2 billion, a 20% quarter-over-quarter growth, driven by meme coins, DEXs, and crypto wallets. January was a very strong month, contributing nearly 60% of the overall...

Germany Dominates EU's Crypto Licensing Race

May 19, 2025 05:49 am UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views

Germany takes the lead in the European Union when it comes to the adoption of MiCA regulation, and it holds 36% of all MiCA licenses issued in the EU by May 2025. The regulator BaFin has granted 9 out of 25 cumulative...

Early 2025: China's Industrial Surge and Retail Boost

May 19, 2025 02:47 am UTC| Insights & Views

Early in 2025 saw China increase its factory output with robust growth. March saw a 7.7% year-on-year rise more than dwarfing January and Februarys 5.9% rise. The March rise was due to producers ramping up production...

LatAm Markets Surge in 2025 Amid Rate Cuts, Strong Exports, and Political Shifts

May 18, 2025 08:17 am UTC| Economy Insights & Views

Latin America is outperforming global markets in 2025, driven by easing monetary policy, resilient exports, and favorable political shifts. According to BofA Securities, countries like Peru, Chile, and Argentina are...

China’s Electric Heavy Truck Market Set to Surge by 2028, Says CATL Chief

May 18, 2025 07:49 am UTC| Business Economy Insights & Views

Chinas heavy truck sector could see electric vehicle (EV) sales rise to 50% by 2028, a sharp increase from just 10% in 2024, according to Zeng Yuqun, chairman of CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited). Zeng...

BOJ’s Nakamura Urges Patience on Rate Hikes Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

May 16, 2025 04:41 am UTC| Economy Central Banks Insights & Views

Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Toyoaki Nakamura emphasized the need for caution regarding interest rate hikes, citing growing uncertainty from rising U.S. tariffs. In a speech on Friday, Nakamura warned that prematurely...

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Economy

Diesel Dilemma: U.S. Considers Export Ban Amidst Record Prices

Rising domestic costs to unprecedented levels, President Trump has said support for a short ban on U.S. diesel exportsa complicated issue for the administration. Driven by the Middle East war, supply interruptions, and...

Asian Stocks Mixed Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

Asian stock markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of a closely watched meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. stock futures were also largely...

Asian Currencies Muted as Dollar Firms Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Most Asian currencies traded in narrow ranges on Wednesday as a firmer U.S. dollar and caution ahead of the Trump-Xi summit offset optimism stemming from falling oil prices. Regional trading volumes were subdued due to a...

Oil Prices Extend Losses as U.S.-Iran Talks Ease Supply Fears

Oil prices extended their decline for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday as signs of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran eased concerns over Middle East supply disruptions. Saudi Arabias efforts to...

Gold Prices Rise as Oil Slide Eases Fed Rate Hike Fears

Gold prices moved higher on Wednesday as a steep decline in oil prices eased inflation concerns and reduced expectations for additional interest rate increases from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Renewed signs of possible...

Politics

Iran Vows ‘Crushing’ Response as US Talks Continue

Irans military has warned it is prepared to launch crushing retaliatory attacks if the United States or Israel carries out further strikes, responding to President Donald Trumps threat to annihilate the Islamic Republic....

China Tightens Fentanyl Rules Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

China has introduced new guidelines for handling criminal cases involving fentanyl-related substances, strengthening its legal framework for combating synthetic opioid crimes ahead of a high-profile meeting between Chinese...

Taiwan Vows to Advance US Arms Sales Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

Taiwan will maintain close communication with the United States to ensure planned arms sales move forward, a defence ministry official said Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi...

Macron Challenges Trump’s Gaza Peace Claims at UN

French President Emmanuel Macron challenged U.S. President Donald Trumps claims of achieving peace in Gaza on Tuesday, arguing that humanitarian access to the enclave had not improved despite the proclaimed agreement....

Russian Strikes Kill Eight Across Ukraine as Energy Sites Hit

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed eight people and damaged industrial and energy infrastructure on Tuesday as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Scott Bessent Eyed as Trump’s New AI Czar

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is under consideration to become President Donald Trumps new artificial intelligence czar as Washington intensifies its focus on AI development, safety and national security. A source...

China Reviews Broadcom Switch Use in State Data Centres

China is reviewing the use of Broadcom switches in state-backed data centres as Beijing intensifies efforts to reduce dependence on foreign technology and promote domestic semiconductor and networking equipment suppliers,...

US Northeast Airports Resume Operations After Telecom Outage Disrupts Thousands of Flights

US airport operations across the Northeast began returning to normal on Monday after crews repaired telecommunications problems that had disrupted air traffic and contributed to thousands of flight delays and cancellations...

Burnham Eyes UK Leadership Role in AI Ahead of Trump Meeting

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will push for the UK to take a global leadership role in artificial intelligence on Tuesday as he makes his first major appearance on the international diplomatic stage at the United...

OpenAI Urges US-Led Global Standards for Frontier AI

OpenAI is calling for the United States to lead an international effort to establish technical standards for advanced artificial intelligence, as concerns grow over increasingly capable AI systems and the prospect of...