Standard Chartered Acquires Zodia Custody Control
Standard Chartered to acquire Zodia Custody’s crypto operations, expanding digital asset services in the UK and Australia. Zodia Solutions to become independent SaaS firm. #Update #Crypto
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US Dollar Steady as Oil Prices Rise
The dollar index is steady at 99.325 as Brent crude rises over 1% to $110 due to Middle East tensions; US Treasury yields increase with a potential Fed rate hike looming. #Update #Market
Iran Conflict Costs Global Firms $25B
The Iran conflict has caused $25 billion in corporate losses, increasing oil market volatility and raising WTI Crude Oil price predictions for May 2026. #Update #Market
Bithumb Launches AIGENSYN with Restrictions
Bithumb lists AIGENSYN with trading restrictions, highlighting elevated risk due to limited public data and absence from major aggregators. Bithumb faces a $27M fine for AML violations. #Update #Crypto
Japan Bonds Plunge as Yields Surge
Japan’s government bond yields hit record highs, with the 30-year yield at 3.92% and the 40-year at 4.24%, impacting global financial conditions and potentially affecting $BTC liquidity. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stablecoin Standards Proposed by NCUA
The National Credit Union Administration proposes operational standards for credit union-affiliated stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, enhancing cooperative finance in digital assets. #Update #Stablecoin
Solana Foundation Labels Meme Coins Test Net
Solana Foundation President Lily Liu views meme coins as network stress tests, contrasting with Co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko’s dismissal of them as “digital slop.” #Update #Crypto $SOL
Nvidia Surges S&P 500 with AI Sales
Nvidia drove 15.5% of S&P 500’s 2025 return, with a 40% share price surge due to AI demand, impacting crypto markets linked to AI narratives. #Update #Market
Bitcoin Trusts Launch for Japanese Investors
SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities plan to offer cryptocurrency investment trusts in Japan, allowing retail investors exposure to $BTC and $ETH without direct crypto handling. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Xi Jinping Eases Trump Tensions at Summit
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agree on “constructive strategic stability” at Beijing summit, focusing on US-China predictability. Taiwan remains a critical issue. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Samsung Negotiates to Prevent Massive Strike
Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union resume talks to avert a strike affecting up to 50,000 workers over bonus disputes. Potential losses could reach $28 billion. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin: Trump Officials Hold $193M Assets
Trump officials reported at least $193M in crypto assets, with Trump holding $51M. Major investments include Bitcoin and Coinbase. Regulatory shifts favor crypto under Trump’s administration. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Solana USDe Supply Surges $450M in Days
Ethena Labs’ USDe supply on Solana surged by $450M in four days, making Solana a key liquidity hub outside Ethereum. #Update #Crypto $SOL
India Bans Silver Imports to Boost Rupee
India restricts silver imports, requiring a government license and increasing duties to over 18%, impacting jewelers and bullion dealers. Domestic prices rose 7%. #Update #Market