Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. military assets in several Gulf nations, shattering a fragile ceasefire and reigniting tensions over the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway.
Turkey and Iraq are finalizing a one-year agreement to maintain operations of the crucial crude oil pipeline connecting the two nations, according to Turkey's energy minister. The deal ensures the continued flow of Iraqi oil to Turkey's Ceyhan port on the Mediterranean.
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-yearly clock change, reigniting a debate on the economic and safety implications.
Several major currency pairs, including EUR/USD and USD/JPY, are approaching the expiration of billions of dollars in option contracts on Wednesday, which could influence short-term price action around key strike prices.
Streamex Corp. announced its yield-bearing, gold-backed digital security, $GLDY, is now available to accredited investors through traditional brokerage accounts at Siebert Financial. The move aims to make tokenized commodities more accessible to mainstream investors.
The cryptocurrency exchange is expanding its financial services in Latin America with a new virtual card that allows users to spend crypto and fiat balances. The launch includes a promotional rewards program to attract new users in the region.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has introduced its virtual debit card in Peru, allowing users to spend crypto holdings in both Peruvian Soles and U.S. Dollars, marking an expansion of its services in Latin America.
The price of Bitcoin remained steady as investors assessed recent outflows from U.S. spot ETFs against ongoing corporate treasury strategies and the potential for new technological and political catalysts.
A new Bank of America report names South Korea and the United Arab Emirates as the strongest contenders in the global AI race, which remains dominated by the United States and China.
