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BitMEX Sale Fails as Buyers Hesitate Over Founder Holdings and Scale
A potential acquisition of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX fell through after prospective buyers raised concerns.
U.S. Expands Iran Crypto Sanctions, Targeting Two Exchanges
The Treasury Department's OFAC has targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether in an ongoing effort to restrict Tehran's access to cryptocurrency and foreign currency.
Bitcoin Holders Risk Losing Real BTC in Potential BIP-110 Fork, Developer Warns
Bitcoin holders face potential risks if a minority chain splits from the network, with developers advising inaction to prevent replay attacks.
New XRP Ledger Amendments Target Tokenized Wall Street Assets
A proposed amendment to the XRP Ledger aims to facilitate institutional adoption by introducing encrypted token balances and selective regulatory access.
American Bitcoin Director Justin Mateen Acquires $2M in Stock
Justin Mateen purchased over 306,000 shares of ABTC following the company's quarterly earnings report.
BTCPay Urges LND Node Operators to Update After Exploit
Attackers compromised credentials controlling Lightning wallets and moving funds, prompting urgent security updates.
T. Rowe Price Defends Including Memecoins in Active Crypto ETF Strategy
The $1.9 trillion asset manager stated that excluding established memecoins on principle would undermine its active investment approach.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Projects Trillions in Institutional Inflows for Bitcoin
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says a minor allocation shift from global institutional capital pools could direct trillions of dollars into bitcoin.
Brazil's Central Bank Orders Exchanges to Delay Large Overseas Crypto Transfers
The new directive applies to cryptocurrency transfers exceeding $10,000 as well as smaller transactions flagged as risky.
Hardware Wallet Sales in Russia Double Ahead of New Crypto Rules
Russian retailers report a surge in hardware wallet demand as new cryptocurrency regulations approach, despite a drop in average prices.
Natural Gas Prices Stabilize Near $2.75 Following Market Volatility
Natural gas futures rebounded to trade near the $2.75 level following a period of sharp price spikes and market volatility.
Bitcoin Reaches Block 961,632 Amid BIP-110 Soft Fork Signaling
Bitcoin has reached block 961,632, initiating a mandatory signaling period for the controversial BIP-110 soft fork proposal amid minimal miner support.
Controversial Bitcoin Fork BIP-110 Mines Two Blocks Before Halting
The breakaway chain inherited Bitcoin's mining difficulty with minimal hashpower, resulting in hours between blocks.
Oil Prices Rise Amid Uncertainty Over Strait Reopening
Crude futures advance as markets monitor ongoing disruptions and uncertainty surrounding the reopening of a key shipping lane.
Crypto Industry Faces Dot-Com Style Shakeout With Over 100 Project Closures
Foreign Exchange Markets Show Signs of Prolonged Calm
The foreign exchange market exhibits subdued volatility as traders await fresh fundamental catalysts to drive directional momentum.
Brazil Imposes Up to 24-Hour Transfer Hold on Crypto to Combat Fraud
New regulations set to take effect in January 2027 allow Brazilian financial institutions to hold certain cryptocurrency transfers for up to 24 hours.
Bessent Backs Japan’s Yen Support via Coordinated Intervention
Coordinated intervention enabled Japan to bolster its currency while avoiding the liquidation of its U.S. debt holdings.
Iran Rules Out Talks With US Amid Interim Deal Breaches
Iran's foreign minister stated that negotiations with the United States will not occur while the interim nuclear agreement is violated.
Yemen’s Houthis Target Saudi Aramco Jazan Refinery, Fire Extinguished
Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility for an attack on Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery, which resulted in a fire that was successfully extinguished.
Tesla Shares Plunge 13.5% in Worst Single-Day Drop in Years
Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker suffered a sharp selloff amid mounting investor concerns over heavy spending on artificial intelligence and robotics alongside weak profits.
South Korean Equities Hit Three-Month Low Amid Intensifying AI Sell-Off
South Korean shares dropped to a three-month low as a global sell-off in artificial intelligence stocks deepened, driven by mounting concerns over sector debt and competition.
Apple Reaches $5tn Valuation Amid Broader Technology Sector Sell-Off
The iPhone maker became the second company to cross the $5tn threshold as investors rotated out of artificial intelligence shares.
What to know before buying individual shares
Investing in individual equities can offer rewards but carries higher concentration risk than diversified funds.
Why US Attempts to Save the Yen Are Doomed to Slip
The Treasury’s recent yen‑support moves clash with a widening US‑Japan rate gap and a resilient dollar, making any short‑term fix fragile.
