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Iran accuses the United States of violating agreements through its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran declares itself the guardian of the vital waterway and pledges decisive action to protect national interests, escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf region.
Read MoreA leading AI company has launched Claude Design, an experimental tool that enables users with no design background to create professional visual content. Powered by its latest flagship model, it generates design drafts, presentations, and prototypes using simple text prompts and existing assets. This intensifies competition in the AI-powered productivity space.
Read MoreOn April 18, the S&P 500 index climbed significantly, with gains expanding to 1.5%. This notable rise reflects shifting market sentiment and may be driven by economic data, earnings reports, or policy outlooks, marking a key moment for investors.
Read MoreAccording to insider sources, the US is negotiating to unfreeze around $20 billion of Iranian funds in exchange for Iran relinquishing its enriched uranium stockpile. This forms a key part of ceasefire talks, with figures evolving from $6 billion to the current $20 billion under discussion.
Read MoreRecent market data shows the ORDI token has experienced a sharp decline of over 25% within 24 hours, causing its market capitalization to drop to approximately $125 million. This significant volatility has drawn attention to its short-term trajectory.
Read MoreNasdaq-listed Diginex acquires AI customer intelligence firm Resulticks in a $15 billion all-stock deal. The merger aims to combine digital asset services with real-time AI analytics, expanding their enterprise solutions market. The transaction is expected to close within two months.
Read MoreFed official Daly outlined potential interest rate paths, suggesting rates could hold steady. However, renewed inflation acceleration would necessitate hikes, while a rapid end to conflicts could pave the way for future rate cuts.
Read MoreFed official Daly indicated that the current federal funds rate is in restrictive territory, slightly above the neutral level of around 3%. This suggests a shift toward inflation control and offers insight into future policy direction.
Read MoreThe US President claims Iran agreed to halt its nuclear program indefinitely without receiving any unfrozen funds. Peace agreement talks are nearing completion, though Iran has not commented beyond Strait access.
Read MoreA Bloomberg ETF analyst highlights the exceptional performance of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), which has risen nearly every day for three weeks. A 19% rebound followed eased geopolitical fears, boosting investor sentiment and driving sustained inflows into Bitcoin-linked funds.
Read MoreThe Baltic Dry Index (BDI) extended its winning streak for an 11th day, hitting a four-month high with a robust 16.6% weekly gain. All vessel segments contributed, with Capesize rates surging 24.4% on the week. This rally signals a potential revival in global commodity demand and shipping activity.
Read MoreA renowned trader, previously boasting a 20-trade winning streak, faced a massive setback during the recent market rally. Short positions on BTC and ETH incurred over $15.5 million in unrealized losses, slashing total historical profits by roughly 55% from a peak near $33.28 million to about $14.98 million.
Read MoreThe U.S. is strategically increasing uranium imports from Namibia to fuel nuclear power for booming AI data centers. Plans include supporting production and financing a "Southern Africa Energy Corridor," securing critical mineral supply chains amid global energy shifts.
Read MoreAn Iranian official has warned that if US maritime blockades against Iran persist, Iran would consider it a violation of ceasefire agreements and may respond by closing the Strait of Hormuz again. This critical global oil chokepoint's closure could significantly impact energy markets and regional stability.
Read MoreThe U.S. Navy has issued a navigation advisory warning of an unclear mine threat in specific areas of the Strait of Hormuz. The situation remains undefined, and vessels are advised to avoid these zones, highlighting security complexities in this critical maritime passage.
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