- Oil prices fall below $100 as U.S.-Iran tensions keep traders focused on Strait of Hormuz risks
Oil prices fell Thursday, as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East amid concerns over renewed tensions between Iran and the U.S.
- Japan may have fired its yen bazooka twice, but markets are testing Tokyo’s resolve
Japan's Ministry of Finance has intervened in the yen over the country's Golden Week holiday.
- UK and US launch disease control measures over hantavirus
Some passengers had already left cruise ship struck with rodent-borne illness before alarm was raised
- UK and US launch disease control measures over hantavirus
Some passengers had already left cruise ship struck with rodent-borne illness before alarm was raised
- SoftBank shares surge over 18% as Japan tech-fueled rally lifts Nikkei 225 to record highs
The benchmark Nikkei 225 surged over 5% to a record high as Japan reopened after extended Golden Week holidays.
- Shipping giant boss warns Iran war will have bigger impact in coming months as customers face price hikes
Maersk said the Iran war had introduced an "additional layer of uncertainty" as it reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday.
- Shell’s profits jump as Iran war delivers windfall
Energy major warns of lower gas production after damage to its facilities in the Gulf
- Shell’s profits jump as Iran war delivers windfall
Energy major warns of lower gas production after damage to its facilities in the Gulf
- Maersk warns economic impact of Iran conflict will ripple for months
World’s second-largest container shipping line says costs have increased by $500mn per month
- Maersk warns economic impact of Iran conflict will ripple for months
World’s second-largest container shipping line says costs have increased by $500mn per month
- Quantum attacks could worsen without proof of ownership: Near One
Near One says blockchains may need new ownership verification systems if quantum attacks compromise wallet keys and expose private assets.
- JPMorgan, Mastercard make first cross-border US Treasury transfer via XRP Ledger
The cross-border tokenized US Treasury transaction using blockchain and banking rails builds on an earlier pilot in which the same fund moved between a public and permissioned blockchain.
- Hut 8 investors shrug off Q1 loss, stoke 33% stock surge
The company also announced a new AI energy leasing deal as it continues to diversify into adjacent high-performance computing applications.
- Price predictions 5/6: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, ZEC
Bitcoin sellers may show up if BTC hits $84,000, but altcoin charts continue to predict new price highs.
- Bitcoin slips from $83K after Trump questions Iran truce
Bitcoin price action failed to revisit the $83,000 mark after US-Iran war tensions took over to steer the crypto market mood.
- Samsung SDS wins deal to build South Korea’s blockchain securities system: Report
The Korea Securities Depository platform is expected to launch by February 2027, aligning with South Korea’s incoming security token regulations.
- Bitcoin short-term holder cost basis eyes $92K as next price target
Bitcoin’s onchain data suggests that the upside may not be over for BTC price, but resistance at $84,000 could delay the recovery.
- CME Group to launch regulated Bitcoin volatility futures
CME to launch CFTC‑regulated Bitcoin Volatility futures in June, giving institutions an onshore way to trade implied BTC volatility.
- Bitcoin can crash to $50K if 'most critical' bear market test fails: Analysis
Bitcoin price analysis saw $84,000 as bulls' "most critical" reclaim target as the risk of new $50,000 lows returned to the radar.
- Bitcoin ETFs add nearly $1B as BTC surges past $80K in multi-day rally
US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $999 million in inflows over two trading days as Bitcoin moved back above $80,000.
- French warship moves towards Hormuz for possible defensive mission
Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal that Donald Trump says could bring the war to an end.
- The Gaza journalist killed on the day his daughter was born
Sana's first birthday is shadowed by loss; her father Yahya was killed in an Israeli attack hours after her birth.
- Iran war day 69: Tehran ‘reviewing’ US proposals; Israel bombs Beirut
Trump says US-Iran talks are progressing as Tehran reviews a US proposal delivered through Pakistan.
- Aid cuts, drought and conflict leave Somalis desperate
Drought, conflict and aid cuts push Somalis into hunger as Kismayo IDP camps struggle to cope with the crisis.
- Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to level against Timberwolves in NBA Playoffs
Castle's 21 points and Wembanyama's 19 helped Spurs crush T'wolves 133-95 as Knicks take 2-0 lead over 76ers.
- Israeli attack on Gaza kills one person, wounds son of Hamas’s al-Hayya
Khalil al-Hayya says his son, Azzam, was 'seriously wounded' in deadly Israeli attack on Gaza City.
- Toronto World Cup tickets to be resold for face value on FIFA Marketplace
Tickets for matches at other venues may be listed above face value on the official resale and exchange marketplace.
- What’s the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026?
All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
- Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers
Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.
- Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
Israel's military launches a probe after photo shows soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of Virgin Mary statue.