- Maersk says ship passed through Strait of Hormuz under U.S. military protection
It comes as the U.S. Navy seeks to deliver on President Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" initiative.
- UniCredit CEO says taking control of Commerzbank ‘not the expected scenario’
The Italian lender is making a takeover bid for German rival Commerzbank, despite pushback in Germany.
- HSBC profits hit by $400mn ‘fraud-related’ exposure
Loss came via Apollo lending to collapsed mortgage lender MFS
- HSBC profits hit by $400mn ‘fraud-related’ exposure
Loss came via Apollo lending to collapsed mortgage lender MFS
- HSBC shares drop as first-quarter pre-tax profit misses estimates on higher expected credit losses
Europe's largest lender HSBC on Tuesday reported first-quarter pre-tax profit of $9.4 billion, marginally missing analysts' estimates.
- India's Modi tightens political grip with historic state victory — but can it usher in reforms and draw investors?
The victory of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political party in state polls dispels worries about his waning popularity, analysts said.
- Australia hikes rates again and warns inflation will stay higher for longer
Inflation had picked up materially in the second half of 2025, and the conflict in the Middle East had resulted in sharply higher fuel and commodity prices.
- How Germany’s Merz torpedoed his plan to contain Trump
Swipe at US president appears to wipe out year-long effort to establish rapport
- How Germany’s Merz torpedoed his plan to contain Trump
Swipe at US president appears to wipe out year-long effort to establish rapport
- Consumers face more pain as companies threaten price rises
Executives warn that a prolonged energy shock would increase pressure to pass on costs to customers
- Polygon rolls out private stablecoin payments targeting institutions
The new wallet feature hides senders, receivers and amounts onchain while maintaining compliance through know your transaction screening and auditable files.
- Western Union begins USDPT stablecoin rollout on Solana
Western Union is one of several remittance companies that announced stablecoin plans after the US passed the stablecoin-friendly GENIUS Act in July.
- Bitcoin turns risk on as stocks hit new highs and miner profits rise: Is $85K BTC next?
Bitcoin’s recent rally to $80,000 amid improving BTC miner and options markets metrics could create a clear path to $85,000.
- Bitcoin short-term cost basis approaches profitability, but $80K must flip to support first
Crypto markets turned euphoric as BTC traded above $80,000, but a rally through short-term holders’ cost basis is needed to cement the bull trend.
- Price predictions 5/4: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA
Bitcoin has broken above the $79,500 level, backed by solid buying by institutional investors. Will the altcoins also follow?
- Bitcoin bounces around $80K as Iran strike unsettles crypto, risk assets
Bitcoin faced new volatility and a new struggle to reclaim $80,000 as Iran events added pressure to crypto and risk assets.
- K Wave Media abandons Bitcoin treasury push for AI infrastructure
K Wave Media is redirecting up to $485 million from a Bitcoin treasury strategy into AI infrastructure, alongside debt reduction and restructuring, per a Form 6-K filing.
- Hut 8 refinances Bitcoin-backed loan with $200M FalconX deal
The Bitcoin miner said the FalconX facility lowers its fixed interest rate to 7% and releases about 3,300 BTC from collateral restrictions.
- Bitcoin in ‘disbelief rally’ as traders spot $84K BTC price target
Bitcoin’s rally on Monday pushed it above $80,000 for the first time since January as analysts say BTC price could rise further to fill the futures gap at $84,000 in the short term.
- Bitcoin price eyes $96K as institutions absorb 500% of daily BTC supply
In past instances, BTC has averaged 24% gains in one month when institutional demand absorbed over 500% of the daily mined supply.
- US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House
The suspect has been taken to hospital following the shooting in Washington.
- Macron sings as Armenia’s leader drums in unusual moment at state dinner
French President Emmanuel Macron sang ‘La Boheme’ accompanied by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the drums.
- Russian air attacks kill five at Ukraine’s Naftogaz gas facilities
Three workers and two emergency service rescuers killed and 37 others wounded, Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyi says.
- Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit
Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit
- NBA semifinal series: Timberwolves stun Spurs in Game 1; Knicks beat 76ers
Anthony Edwards returned from injury to score 18 points as the visitors beat San Antonio Spurs 104-102.
- What Iran is saying about attack on UAE
What Iran is saying about attack on UAE
- Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing three civilians in ‘war crime’
The incident is the latest test of a fragile ceasefire agreed between the two countries last month.
- What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election
Several races being closely watched as both parties prepare for the crucial midterm elections in November.
- As summer approaches, skin diseases spread through Gaza’s refugee camps
Skin conditions have become a serious issue for healthcare workers in Gaza, particularly when temperatures rise.
- In Mauritania, push to phase out private schools divides opinion
Officials say measure will ease systemic discrimination, but private school sector fears education quality is at risk.