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A consortium of 37 European banks plans to launch Qivalis, a euro-denominated stablecoin in H2 2025, aiming to reduce reliance on USDT and USDC for eurozone crypto transactions.
Trump Media withdrew its Truth Social Bitcoin ETF filing with the SEC. The move removes a speculative catalyst for $DJT and signals regulatory hurdles for politically connected issuers.
Deccan Gold Mines surges 23% in two days without a confirmed catalyst. Gold mining sector readthrough explores price drivers, peer reaction, and key levels to watch.
US dollar strengthens as Treasury yields climb on hawkish Fed expectations. Focus turns to the 20-year note auction and FOMC minutes for rate path confirmation.
Orkla India Q4 PAT rose 7.5% to ₹74 crore as spice deflation ends, but Kerala distribution overhaul and West Asia crisis pose near-term risks. Volume-led growth is the next catalyst.
Governor McMaster signed SB 163, protecting self-custody, exempting miners from licensing, and banning state CBDC participation.
Zerohash pursues new funding at $1.5B+ after Mastercard chose BVNK acquisition. The stablecoin infrastructure firm must replace strategic backing as BVNK gains Mastercard's resources.
India's antitrust watchdog is tightening enforcement. CAG confirms the regulator is keeping pace with digital markets. Which sectors face the highest exposure?
Sychedelic raises $3.5M seed for AI headphones with closed-loop tDCS and PPG. The June 2026 Kickstarter will test manufacturing readiness and unit economics.
Michigan’s $3.25M settlement with West Creek Financial ends lease-to-own auto-repair contracts. Other companies face similar regulatory risk as state AGs coordinate.
SA April CPI at 4.0% beats 3.9% forecast, stalling disinflation. The small overshoot reduces urgency for a SARB rate cut, offering a modest buffer for the rand against the strong dollar.
South Carolina's new law bans CBDC payments and protects crypto mining, positioning the state as a hub for digital asset businesses. The move challenges federal CBDC trends and may trigger copycat legislation.
Higher energy costs widen eurozone trade deficit, pressuring EUR/USD below 1.08. The ECB faces a stagflation dilemma that alters rate-cut timing.
Long-end Treasury yields hit post-crisis highs per Deutsche Bank. The term-premium repricing lifts the dollar and compresses growth stock valuations. Next catalyst: Treasury auctions.
Ark Invest bought $4.4M in Bullish shares after a 15.4% drop. The purchase reflects position-sizing rules and the Equiniti acquisition thesis, not just a dip trade. Watch for Q2 loss narrowing.
Bank Indonesia surprised with a 5.25% rate, above the 5% forecast. The hike widens the rupiah carry advantage and lifts local yields. Next decision in May.
The withdrawal leaves Trump Media without a clear path to a branded crypto ETF as Yorkville shifts to a different regulatory framework. No refiling timeline is set.
Bonduelle launches a full brand identity overhaul and 'Let Good Win' campaign across 10 European countries, backed by a Paris pop-up. The test: will consumer perception translate into sales growth and margin stability?
Meta starts AI-linked job cuts in Singapore, targeting 8,000 roles. Kraken, Coinbase, Crypto.com, Gemini also cut staff. More reductions likely.
The Fed's rate path depends on the next consumer spending report. A weak print below 0.2% could trigger rate cuts; a strong print keeps rates higher for longer.
Rathnakishore Giri promised guaranteed returns, used new investor money to pay old ones, and kept soliciting after pleading guilty. Key red flags for crypto investors.
DBS revises Indian rupee forecast to 95–100 per dollar. Sticky US inflation, wide trade deficit, and RBI constraints outweigh carry appeal. Focus shifts to RBI October decision.
Rupee at 96.96 record, metals and energy lift Nifty from 23,457 low. West Asia risk keeps crude bullish above ₹10,000. Key resistance at 23,600.
Entegris trades at a 10-year median P/E of 41x, a premium that leaves the stock exposed to multiple compression if semiconductor demand softens. Alpha Score 55/100 flags moderate risk.
Binance's CZ warns crypto developers to rotate API keys after GitHub confirms 3,800 internal repos breached via poisoned VS Code extension. TeamPCC group claimed responsibility. Immediate credential rotation advised.
Ukraine outfits long-range drones with cheap rockets to strike multiple rear targets. The tactic pressures Russian air defenses and could reshape defense spending priorities. Next watch: Western drone procurement.
Co-Diagnostics raised $3M via a 1.65M share private placement, sending CODX up 11%. The gain masks dilution and potential hedging pressure. The next 10-Q will test the cash burn story.
OKX SG CEO Gracie Lin says AI agents cannot function on legacy web infrastructure due to CAPTCHAs and slow bank rails. She advocates blockchain rails with built-in security and accountability.
ARPC's latest assessment shows average home premiums down 37% in high-risk cyclone zones since Oct 2022. The pool's impact is concentrated in high-risk areas; low-risk regions still follow global market trends.
Commerzbank argues inflation is now a headwind for the US dollar, not a tailwind. The breakdown of the transmission mechanism shifts the outlook for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and the Fed's next moves.