- Trump puts Taiwan arms sales, Hong Kong jailed activist Lai on agenda ahead of meeting with Xi
Trump said Monday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai would be among the issues at the summit in Beijing.
- UK government borrowing costs surge to highest since 2008 as PM Starmer pressured to quit
More than 70 Labour MPs have called on Keir Starmer to resign.
- UK borrowing costs surge as Starmer leadership crisis rattles bond markets
Thirty-year gilt yield at highest this century as cabinet ministers pressure PM to consider his position
- UK borrowing costs surge as Starmer leadership crisis rattles bond markets
Thirty-year gilt yield at highest this century as cabinet ministers pressure PM to consider his position
- UK MPs are turning on PM Starmer — Now analysts say he's unlikely to last the year
Analysts have slashed the odds of Starmer facing a leadership challenge by September.
- Oil prices extend gains as Trump comments diminish hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal
Oil prices rose Tuesday amid concerns over a prolonged Middle East conflict after President Trump's comments that the ceasefire with Iran is on "life support"
- Japan says Bessent offered ‘understanding’ on yen policy
Yen swings as US Treasury secretary meets PM Sanae Takaichi following weeks of currency volatility
- Japan says Bessent offered ‘understanding’ on yen policy
Yen swings as US Treasury secretary meets PM Sanae Takaichi following weeks of currency volatility
- On Holding beats first-quarter expectations, sees double-digit growth in China as Nike lags
Swiss sneaker company On beat Wall Street's expectations on the top and bottom lines, helped in part by strong sales in China.
- Crypto legislation faces another hurdle: Labor unions
Major labor groups ask senators in a letter obtained first by CNBC to oppose a crypto bill over concerns retirement accounts could be harmed.
- Bitcoin funding rates turn positive: Is BTC rally to $85K next?
Bitcoin’s funding rate turned positive as the cryptocurrency held the $80,000 level. Will an uptick in spot ETF inflows trigger a rally to $85,000?
- Price predictions 5/11: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA
Bitcoin looks set for another blockbuster week, but potential resistance at $84,000 could complicate the rally. Will altcoin consolidation continue?
- Bitcoin ‘golden cross’ nears for the first time since 2023: Will BTC price rally?
Bitcoin’s MVRV ratio suggests a shift to bullish momentum as BTC's market structure strengthens, which may be an early sign of a new bull market.
- Strategy resumes Bitcoin acquisitions with $43M BTC buy
Strategy added $43 million in Bitcoin last week after Michael Saylor drew mixed investor reactions for signaling potential BTC sales to fund dividend payments.
- Crypto funds log $858M in sixth straight week of inflows: CoinShares
Crypto ETPs drew $858 million in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin with $706 million, as sentiment improved and short-BTC funds saw $14 million of outflows.
- BTC price target becomes $85K next: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin faced a choice between consolidation and new local highs as $80,000 support held despite flash BTC price volatility and liquidity grabs.
- Capital B raises $17.8M to expand its Bitcoin treasury
Capital B raised $17.8 million from investors, including Adam Back and TOBAM, saying proceeds could help add 182 BTC to its treasury.
- This Bitcoin price level will be 'end of the bears' if broken, says analyst
Bitcoin’s rejection at the 200-day EMA mirrors past 25% and 36% BTC sell-offs, fueling fears of another drop toward $60,000.
- White hat returns $190K to Renegade hours after hacking the protocol
The white hat hacker said the decision to exploit Renegade’s dark pool was made to protect the funds and safety of DeFi users.
- SUI spikes 50% amid staking moves, zero-fee stablecoins, privacy push
Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of Mysten Labs, announced at an event in Miami plans for zero-fee stablecoin transfers on Sui and reiterated the ambition to add private transactions.
- Live: First UK minister quits amid calls for PM Starmer’s resignation
The British premier is under pressure to quit after his Labour Party suffered election losses.
- Zelenskyy says Russia fired over 200 drones at Ukraine as truce expires
One killed and four others wounded in attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, local administration chief says.
- France’s Macron announces $27bn investment in Africa at Kenya summit
Africa Forward summit comes amid France's fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade.
- ‘Whole morning revolves around gas’: Pakistan’s fuel crisis enters kitchens
The crisis sees women waking up early, cooking quickly, rearranging meals and planning days around the prospect of gas.
- Trump and Xi: The history of encounters between two superpower leaders
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met six times since 2017.
- Gunman arrested after opening fire on busy street near Harvard University
Gunman arrested after opening fire on busy street near Harvard University
- Starmer to face split cabinet as demands for his resignation mount
The UK prime minister is so far defiant in the face of calls for him to step down.
- Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup after backlash
Officials agree to keep the school calendar as originally planned, ending on July 15 and resuming on August 31.
- Palestine weekly wrap: Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank villages
Settlers uproot olive trees, seize land, and displace families, reflecting unchecked violence across the West Bank.
- ‘Potential security risk’: Unpacking the UK’s trust issues with Palantir
Analysts say it is challenging to track whether Palantir is sticking to the terms of its NHS contract.