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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 Overtakes U.S. Dollar as World’s Largest Reserve Asset
Gold has surpassed the U.S. dollar to become the world’s largest reserve asset as the dollar continues to weaken. Markets are increasingly favoring real assets amid rising concerns over holding cash.
Silver Market Surges as Prices Triple and Outpace Bitcoin
Silver prices have surged to a record $108 per ounce, with Shanghai prices reaching $124, sharply outperforming bitcoin and producing one of the largest regional price gaps on record.
U.S. Markets Suffer $1.4 Trillion Selloff as Stocks Slide and Gold Hits Record
U.S. equities suffered a sharp selloff that wiped out roughly $1.4 trillion in market value in a single session, marking the worst daily performance since October 2025. While stocks and cryptocurrencies tumbled, gold surged to a fresh all-time high.
Japan Launches World’s First Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining Project
Japan has become the first country to begin extracting rare earth elements from the ocean floor, marking a major step to secure critical mineral supplies and reduce reliance on China.
#Ethereum
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.
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.
JPMorgan Plans to Accept Bitcoin and Ethereum as Collateral for Institutional Loans
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly preparing a program to allow institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings as collateral for loans by the end of this year.
Tom Lee and Arthur Hayes Reaffirm $10K Ethereum Target Despite Market Drop
BitMine chair Tom Lee and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes remain confident that Ether will hit $10,000 this year, despite a recent market crash and only months left in 2025.
#Bitcoin
Silver Market Surges as Prices Triple and Outpace Bitcoin
Silver prices have surged to a record $108 per ounce, with Shanghai prices reaching $124, sharply outperforming bitcoin and producing one of the largest regional price gaps on record.
Markets Slide as Trump’s EU Tariffs Spark Flight to Safety, Gold and Silver Hit Records
Global markets sold off sharply after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on European imports, triggering a rush into safe-haven assets as equities and crypto assets tumbled.
Bitcoin Breaks $96,000 as Commodities Surge in Broad Risk Rally
Global markets surged as bitcoin climbed above $96,000 for the first time since November, while silver and copper hit fresh records amid aggressive short covering and renewed investor risk appetite.
Energy Stocks Rally as Markets Endorse Washington’s Move in Venezuela
Global markets whipsawed after political upheaval in Venezuela, pushing oil and gas sharply lower while triggering a powerful rally in U.S. energy stocks, precious metals, and bitcoin.
#Silver
Silver Market Surges as Prices Triple and Outpace Bitcoin
Silver prices have surged to a record $108 per ounce, with Shanghai prices reaching $124, sharply outperforming bitcoin and producing one of the largest regional price gaps on record.
Markets Slide as Trump’s EU Tariffs Spark Flight to Safety, Gold and Silver Hit Records
Global markets sold off sharply after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on European imports, triggering a rush into safe-haven assets as equities and crypto assets tumbled.
Bitcoin Breaks $96,000 as Commodities Surge in Broad Risk Rally
Global markets surged as bitcoin climbed above $96,000 for the first time since November, while silver and copper hit fresh records amid aggressive short covering and renewed investor risk appetite.
Gold Breaks Above $4,600 for First Time as Political and Geopolitical Risks Surge
Gold surged past $4,600 an ounce for the first time as investors rushed into safe-haven assets amid mounting political pressure on the Federal Reserve and escalating geopolitical tensions.
#Gold
Gold Overtakes U.S. Dollar as World’s Largest Reserve Asset
Gold has surpassed the U.S. dollar to become the world’s largest reserve asset as the dollar continues to weaken. Markets are increasingly favoring real assets amid rising concerns over holding cash.
U.S. Markets Suffer $1.4 Trillion Selloff as Stocks Slide and Gold Hits Record
U.S. equities suffered a sharp selloff that wiped out roughly $1.4 trillion in market value in a single session, marking the worst daily performance since October 2025. While stocks and cryptocurrencies tumbled, gold surged to a fresh all-time high.
Markets Slide as Trump’s EU Tariffs Spark Flight to Safety, Gold and Silver Hit Records
Global markets sold off sharply after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on European imports, triggering a rush into safe-haven assets as equities and crypto assets tumbled.
Gold Breaks Above $4,600 for First Time as Political and Geopolitical Risks Surge
Gold surged past $4,600 an ounce for the first time as investors rushed into safe-haven assets amid mounting political pressure on the Federal Reserve and escalating geopolitical tensions.