- Trump DOJ 'lawfare' fund temporarily blocked by judge as suit proceeds
The DOJ has face strong criticism for the creation of the $1.8 Anti-Weaponization Fund which could compensate allies of President Donald Trump.
- South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Topix hit record highs as investors shrug off Iran tensions
Asia-Pacific markets rose as investors shrugged off renewed Iran tensions against ceasefire optimism.
- Dan Ives: Anthropic’s growth is 'just the tip of the spear' for AI rally
Ives' comments come as part of a wider prediction for the Nasdaq to top 30,000 points by 2027, reiterating his call from earlier interviews with CNBC.
- Fed Governor Michelle Bowman warns against hiking interest rates because of inflation spike
Bowman said reacting to the inflation surge, driven primarily by energy prices and tariffs, has proven ineffective.
- Samsung's shares surge as much as 6% after company ships next-generation AI memory chip samples
Shares of Samsung Electronics surged after the company began shipping HBM4E chip samples to its customers globally.
- Oil prices fall on hopes of Strait of Hormuz reopening
Biggest monthly decline in Brent crude since 2020 comes amid signs US and Iran could be close to a deal
- Oil prices fall on hopes of Strait of Hormuz reopening
Biggest monthly decline in Brent crude since 2020 comes amid signs US and Iran could be close to a deal
- Nvidia is investing billions into this emerging technology that could change the AI industry
Photonics is considered to be a more efficient alternative to the current process of transferring data using electricity, which could be crucial to the AI boom.
- Dell stock skyrockets 32%, heads for best day ever as AI server revenue soars
Dell reported its fastest pace of revenue growth since returning to the public market in 2018, with AI server revenue soaring 757% over last year.
- There's a record disconnect unfolding in the trading pits right now
The volatility spread between single stocks and the index makes a world of a difference for options traders.
- Bitcoin ETFs bleed $2.8B in record nine-day outflow streak
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a nine-day outflow streak totaling $2.84 billion, surpassing an eight-session outflow run in February 2025.
- NYSE parent ICE pushes ‘level playing field’ for 24/7 onchain perps
ICE’s CEO said regulators need to create a “level playing field” for launching 24/7 onchain perps contracts, which are already trading on exchanges such as Hyperliquid.
- Bitcoin falls out of the global top 10 assets as market cap dips below $1.5T
Bitcoin’s market cap has dropped below $1.5 trillion, pushing it out of the world’s top 10 assets amid AI stock and precious metal rallies.
- Strategy situation ‘out of hand,’ says Arca exec on $15B preferred stock burden
Strategy’s capital structure may be under pressure as Arca’s Jeff Dorman highlights $15 billion in preferred stock obligations and CEO comments on possible Bitcoin sales.
- Texas Bitcoin reserve plans shift from ETF to direct BTC custody
Texas is hiring a crypto custodian to move its $10 million Strategic Bitcoin Reserve from BlackRock’s IBIT ETF into directly held coins and build full state‑level BTC plumbing.
- Bitcoin’s major holders halt buys as demand slows: CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant says that the holding structure for large Bitcoin holders is deteriorating, a trend that has historically preceded “sustained price weakness.”
- Sui Network back online after ‘crash bug’ causes 6-hour outage
The Sui mainnet has resumed after a bug in a network update took it offline for 5 hours and 55 minutes.
- Bitcoin’s trapped under $74K while $9B options expiry looms: Are bears back in control?
Bears hold the upper hand for Friday's $9 billion options expiry, keeping Bitcoin under pressure amid heavy ETF outflows and corporate selling
- Buy $72K dip, or jump ship: What will Bitcoin bulls do?
Investors selling across spot, futures and ETF markets pushed Bitcoin into its monthly range lows near $72,000 but data shows retail investors buying the dip and opening longs.
- Fidelity Digital Assets highlights 'growing evidence' of shift from dollar-based systems
The investment firm said nation-states and central banks are increasingly turning to assets like Bitcoin and gold as alternative settlement systems outside of US control.
- Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza?
Despite an apparent ceasefire, Israel's leaders continue to hint at annexation and ethnic cleansing.
- Eight girls arrested on suspicion of arson after Kenya school fire
The fire broke out at the Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, killing 16 people and wounding 79 others.
- Kambo: What is the frog poison ‘spiritual ritual’ killing detoxers?
Indigenous groups have warned against the use of kambo by non-specialist practitioners.
- Sudan medical group says RSF-affiliated fighters kill 27 civilians
The attacks come as nearly 19.5 million Sudanese face severe hunger amid the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis.
- QUAD to build Fiji port: A new US-China flashpoint?
Quad kicks back to life in Asia Pacific, looking to develop ports in Fiji, in a counter to China's rise.
- Following Syria’s broken tracks from Baniyas to Aleppo
From Baniyas to Aleppo, a 24-hour freight train journey reveals Syria’s shattered rail network and resilient workers.
- Israeli plan to extend control in Gaza provokes German concern
Comments mark a shift in Berlin’s stance towards one of its key allies, of which it has long been a strong supporter.
- Harvard Medical School graduate dedicates speech to Lebanon and Palestine
Harvard Medical School graduate Leen Ezzeddine dedicated her graduation speech to Palestine and Lebanon.
- Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas
Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas
- UN urges ‘urgent’ action to protect children online
Call comes amid a global push for greater accountability and oversight of social media platforms.