Telegram’s CEO Unveils Cocoon AI-Blockchain Network on TON
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Discover the key themes shaping today’s markets and technology landscape – from asset prices and economic shifts to corporate strategy, policy changes, and emerging innovations. This section brings together timely news, analysis, and insights across all major sectors, helping readers stay informed about the forces driving global finance and the future of tech.
#Web3
#Crypto Wallets
Tangem Launches Visa-Ready ‘Pay’ Card to Bridge Crypto Self-Custody and KYC
Crypto wallet maker Tangem has rolled out the Tangem Pay virtual Visa card, enabling users to spend USDC stablecoin from their hardware wallet at millions of merchants worldwide while undergoing standard KYC.
#Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
#Stablecoins
Tangem Launches Visa-Ready ‘Pay’ Card to Bridge Crypto Self-Custody and KYC
Crypto wallet maker Tangem has rolled out the Tangem Pay virtual Visa card, enabling users to spend USDC stablecoin from their hardware wallet at millions of merchants worldwide while undergoing standard KYC.
Revolut Lets Users Swap U.S. Dollars for Stablecoins at 1:1 Rate
Fintech firm Revolut is offering U.S. dollar customers the option to swap fiat into major stablecoins at a one-to-one rate, signalling deeper integration of digital assets in everyday finance.
Visa to Support Four Stablecoins Across Four Blockchains
Payments giant Visa announced it will begin supporting four different stablecoins operating on four unique blockchains, expanding its crypto-asset infrastructure amid growing institutional demand.
Circle Launches Arc Testnet with BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and Visa
Circle Internet Group launched its public testnet for the Arc Layer-1 blockchain – a move backed by over 100 major institutions, including BlackRock, Mastercard, Goldman Sachs and Visa.
#Cardano
#XRP
BNB Flips XRP as Market Cap Surges Past $180B
BNB reached a record high near $1,330, surpassing XRP in market capitalization and reinforcing its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency.
#Solana
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Sees $1 Trillion Market for Solana
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan outlined a bullish thesis for Solana (SOL), arguing it can mirror Bitcoin’s early dominance by tapping tokenisation and stable-coin growth.
Solana ETFs Launch, Yet SOL Trades Under $200
Despite the debut of spot Solana ETFs and strong institutional inflows, the SOL token remains stuck below $200, highlighting a gap between ETF launch momentum and asset performance.
#Crypto
#Commodities
Gold Tops $5,400 After Aramco Strike Before Sharp Reversal in Metals
Gold surged above $5,400 after reports of a drone strike on Saudi Aramco’s largest refinery, triggering a rush into safe-haven assets. Within an hour, however, both gold and silver sharply reversed as volatility intensified.
Gold Surges, Oil Jumps 12% as U.S. Israel Iran Tensions Rattle Global Markets
Markets turned sharply volatile as escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran drove investors into safe-haven assets. Gold neared record highs while oil spiked nearly 12%, and U.S. equity futures fell.
Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin Rebound as Markets Stage Aggressive Risk-On Rally
Gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies rebounded sharply as easing geopolitical tensions and renewed risk appetite fueled one of the strongest recovery rallies in recent memory. U.S. equities fully erased recent losses, while bitcoin posted its largest daily gain on record.
Crypto Market Slides as Bitcoin Drops Below $75,000 and Volatility Spreads
The cryptocurrency market has entered a sharp downturn, with bitcoin falling below $75,000 and roughly $700 billion wiped out in two weeks. Selling pressure is spreading across commodities, equities, and digital assets, fueling fears of deeper losses.
#Ethereum
Crypto Rout Deepens as Strategy Buys More Bitcoin Amid $140 Billion Market Loss
The crypto market extended its sharp decline as Strategy added more bitcoin despite mounting losses, while forced liquidations accelerated across exchanges. Bitcoin’s drop below $70,000 triggered heavy unrealized losses and dragged crypto-linked stocks sharply lower.
Bitcoin Drops $53,000 in 120 Days as Crypto Lags U.S. Stocks Near Records
Bitcoin has fallen more than $53,000 over the past 120 days, erasing over $1.1 trillion in market value and sliding deeper into a bear market. The decline stands in stark contrast to U.S. stock indices, which remain close to record highs.
Crypto Market Slides as Bitcoin Drops Below $75,000 and Volatility Spreads
The cryptocurrency market has entered a sharp downturn, with bitcoin falling below $75,000 and roughly $700 billion wiped out in two weeks. Selling pressure is spreading across commodities, equities, and digital assets, fueling fears of deeper losses.
Bitcoin Plunges Below $90,000 as Volatility Surges and Major Players Buy the Dip
Bitcoin briefly fell below $90,000 amid more than $1 billion in liquidations, even as MicroStrategy and El Salvador ramped up purchases. Forecasts for long-term BTC gains remain sharply divided.
#Bitcoin
Global Markets Lose $4.7 Trillion as Energy Shock Sparks Selloff
Global markets plunged as soaring energy prices tied to the Middle East conflict triggered widespread selling across equities, bonds, metals, and crypto. More than $4.7 trillion in value was erased within hours.
Gold Surges, Oil Jumps 12% as U.S. Israel Iran Tensions Rattle Global Markets
Markets turned sharply volatile as escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran drove investors into safe-haven assets. Gold neared record highs while oil spiked nearly 12%, and U.S. equity futures fell.
Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin Rebound as Markets Stage Aggressive Risk-On Rally
Gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies rebounded sharply as easing geopolitical tensions and renewed risk appetite fueled one of the strongest recovery rallies in recent memory. U.S. equities fully erased recent losses, while bitcoin posted its largest daily gain on record.
Michael Burry Warns of U.S. Market Collapse, Flags Bitcoin as Key Risk
Investor Michael Burry warned that U.S. financial markets and the broader economy are heading toward a collapse that may be impossible to contain. He also cautioned that bitcoin’s decline could trigger severe losses for companies holding large BTC positions.
#Silver
Global Markets Lose $4.7 Trillion as Energy Shock Sparks Selloff
Global markets plunged as soaring energy prices tied to the Middle East conflict triggered widespread selling across equities, bonds, metals, and crypto. More than $4.7 trillion in value was erased within hours.
Gold Tops $5,400 After Aramco Strike Before Sharp Reversal in Metals
Gold surged above $5,400 after reports of a drone strike on Saudi Aramco’s largest refinery, triggering a rush into safe-haven assets. Within an hour, however, both gold and silver sharply reversed as volatility intensified.
Gold Surges, Oil Jumps 12% as U.S. Israel Iran Tensions Rattle Global Markets
Markets turned sharply volatile as escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran drove investors into safe-haven assets. Gold neared record highs while oil spiked nearly 12%, and U.S. equity futures fell.
Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin Rebound as Markets Stage Aggressive Risk-On Rally
Gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies rebounded sharply as easing geopolitical tensions and renewed risk appetite fueled one of the strongest recovery rallies in recent memory. U.S. equities fully erased recent losses, while bitcoin posted its largest daily gain on record.
#Gold
Global Markets Lose $4.7 Trillion as Energy Shock Sparks Selloff
Global markets plunged as soaring energy prices tied to the Middle East conflict triggered widespread selling across equities, bonds, metals, and crypto. More than $4.7 trillion in value was erased within hours.
Gold Tops $5,400 After Aramco Strike Before Sharp Reversal in Metals
Gold surged above $5,400 after reports of a drone strike on Saudi Aramco’s largest refinery, triggering a rush into safe-haven assets. Within an hour, however, both gold and silver sharply reversed as volatility intensified.
Gold Surges, Oil Jumps 12% as U.S. Israel Iran Tensions Rattle Global Markets
Markets turned sharply volatile as escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran drove investors into safe-haven assets. Gold neared record highs while oil spiked nearly 12%, and U.S. equity futures fell.
Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin Rebound as Markets Stage Aggressive Risk-On Rally
Gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies rebounded sharply as easing geopolitical tensions and renewed risk appetite fueled one of the strongest recovery rallies in recent memory. U.S. equities fully erased recent losses, while bitcoin posted its largest daily gain on record.