- Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UK says, after U.S. extends Iran ceasefire
The attacks come shortly after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow peace talks to continue.
- CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest bank names the 'new war' keeping her up at night
For DBS CEO Tan Su Shan, the biggest risk keeping her up at night is not just market volatility or geopolitical shocks, but cyberattacks.
- Lawmakers seek to override state data privacy laws with new bill
Pair of bills would create a national standard and prevent individuals from suing companies.
- Why 3 of Europe's biggest economies are paying a premium for borrowing as bond traders baulk at 'BIF' debt credibility
Investors are now demanding higher borrowing costs from the so-called 'BIF' problem countries.
- Moncler shares struggle despite defying luxury's Middle East slump
Moncler earnings 'smashes' expectations following a series of underwhelming reports from European luxury players last week.
- UK inflation jumps to 3.3% in March as fuel prices surge amid Iran war
Fuel prices saw their largest increase for over three years, the ONS' chief economist said.
- CEO with over $3 trillion under management tells Gen-Z to think past ‘hobby investing’
The comments come against a backdrop of deepening disillusionment among younger investors and rising mistrust in wealth management institutions.
- Hormuz is just a ‘dry run’ if China and U.S. go to war in the Pacific, Singapore foreign minister warns
Balakrishnan was discussing the complexities of the U.S.- China relationship from Singapore's perspective with CNBC's Steve Sedgwick at the CONVERGE LIVE event.
- Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit over claim he frequented 'nightclubs'
The lawsuit against Frank Figliuzzi was dismissed a day after FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic magazine over claims he abused alcohol.
- Polymarket launches trading of heavily leveraged 'perps' contracts
Prediction markets platform Polymarket is expanding into trading of perpetual futures contacts, the company said Tuesday.
- Uzbekistan creates state-backed crypto mining zone with tax breaks
Uzbekistan has created a supervised crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan, allowing foreign sales while requiring proceeds to flow through local bank accounts.
- Stratiphy reopens tax-free route to crypto ETNs for UK investors
Stratiphy is reopening a tax-free route to crypto ETNs in the UK after HMRC’s ISA rule change left retail investors with little practical access.
- US admiral calls Bitcoin an instrument for US ‘power projection’
US Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo said Bitcoin’s proof-of-work technology has "really important" computer science applications when it comes to cybersecurity.
- Bitcoin inflows to Binance fall to 2023 low as BTC bulls set target on $80K
Bitcoin inflows diverge across exchanges as selling pressure eases on Binance, while Coinbase shows more dominant activity.
- Bitcoin price rally in progress but upside may be capped at $84K
Analysts say Bitcoin’s rally has begun, but the upside may be capped at an average spot BTC ETF cost basis near $84,000.
- Bitcoin funding stays negative at $78K as short squeeze expectations grow
BTC price action slowly headed upward but funding stayed negative, a unique occurrence that analysis said would likely result in a short squeeze.
- Bitcoin regains $76K as Coinbase-driven demand sustains recovery
A $517 million rise in spot volume led by Coinbase is helping Bitcoin reclaim $76,000, with steady inflows absorbing the weekend selling pressure.
- Canton, ZKsync clash over how blockchains enforce rules
Matter Labs’ Alex Gluchowski says Canton isn’t a blockchain, while Digital Asset co-founders argue public chains aren’t that different.
- VIX drops 45% in three weeks: Is Bitcoin price ready to retake $80K?
A falling VIX signals improving risk appetite, boosting Bitcoin’s chances of attracting fresh demand and breaking above the $80,000 level.
- Bank of Korea governor backs CBDCs, deposit tokens in first address
New Bank of Korea Governor Hyun-Song Shin supported CBDCs and deposit tokens in his first address, while stablecoins were notably absent from his remarks.
- Trump reads Bible verses on repentance after AI image of himself as Jesus
US President Donald Trump has read a Bible passage about punishment and national repentance as part of a marathon event.
- Peru’s election chief steps down amid chaotic general election
The head of Peru’s election authority was heckled by protesters after announcing his resignation.
- Iran’s gunboat fires on container ship off Oman coast
The IRGC says the aggression came in response to what it described as the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel.
- Virginia redistricting election results: Key takeaways from Democrats’ win
This vote is part of a wider national fight between Democrats and Republicans over gerrymandering.
- Russia strikes Ukraine’s Odesa port, kills railway worker in Zaporizhia
Ukraine's deputy prime minister says the attacks on the country's civilian infrastructure are 'another proof of terrorism'.
- Israel attacks mosque in Lebanon in another ceasefire violation
Israel attacks mosque in Lebanon in another ceasefire violation
- Gaza’s unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects
Gaza sees a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies as the devastating impacts of war linger.
- LeBron James nets 28, Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets in NBA Playoff series
Kevin Durant scores 23 for Houston but the Lakers bag a 101-94 win despite a depleted team, with Luka Doncic missing.
- Israel’s ‘digital occupation’ of south Lebanon
Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains Israeli drones above the skies in Lebanon, which critics call a "digital occupation."
- How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US
Beijing has leveraged its strong economic relationship with the US, Israel, Iran and the Gulf to keep its stakes safe.