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Bank of England policymaker Greene suggests holding off on rate decisions until Middle East tensions clarify. She warns inflation risks remain skewed upward, though weak UK growth and a loose labor market may cushion secondary price effects from energy shocks.
Read MoreOn May 11, Micron Technology's stock saw a significant pre-market surge of over 5%, reaching $785.85. This increase highlights strong market optimism and investor confidence in the company's growth prospects.
Read MoreMajor U.S. stock index futures showed weakness in early trading. Dow futures edged lower, S&P 500 mini futures followed suit, while Nasdaq 100 futures remained flat, indicating cautious pre-market sentiment.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals an anonymous whale trader opened a 10x leveraged short position on SNDK, valued at ~$8M. The position has already generated over $172K in unrealized profit. The same entity holds another large leveraged short, amassing significant total gains.
Read MoreEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposes a shift to default privacy in crypto payments using zero-knowledge proofs. This new standard allows transaction validation without exposing balances or history, caters to AI agents' needs, and addresses regulatory compliance, aiming to overcome blockchain transparency limitations.
Read MoreMoomoo, an international brokerage under Futu, has obtained a US Prediction Market license. This allows it to offer retail investors Event Contracts trading, positioning it among the first online brokers to provide this innovative service in the US market.
Read MoreMorgan Stanley warns the oil market is in a precarious race against time. If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed into June, the supply buffer that has contained prices could vanish, potentially triggering a significant price surge beyond 2022 highs.
Read MoreThe tokenized real-world asset market soared to $19.3B in Q1 2026, a 257% annual increase. U.S. Treasuries and gold tokens lead growth, with spot and perpetual futures trading volumes hitting record highs, signaling rapid sector expansion.
Read MoreA leading crypto exchange has released its latest Proof of Reserves audit. Key assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum show reserve ratios at or above 100%, enhancing transparency. This analysis covers the data and its importance for user trust.
Read MoreFueled by AI momentum, South Korea's KOSPI index soared 4.32% to a record high of 7,822.2 points on May 11, with monthly gains exceeding 18%. Memory chip leaders SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics spearheaded the rally with substantial gains.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals that digital asset platform Matrixport withdrew 8,300 ETH from Binance in two transactions, worth approximately $19.38 million. This significant transfer has sparked discussions about institutional fund movements and potential market strategies.
Read MoreFollowing a $6.7M blockchain protocol exploit, attackers are actively laundering stolen funds. Security monitors report approximately $278K moved via cross-chain swaps and privacy protocols, highlighting ongoing challenges in crypto asset recovery and security.
Read MoreJefferies economist Kumar analyzes the ongoing US-Iran stalemate. Iran refuses to dismantle its nuclear program, and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. While the US economy shows resilience, Iran holds a time advantage, with its staying power potentially outlasting Washington's patience.
Read MoreMicroStrategy's Michael Saylor reveals a firm net accumulation strategy for Bitcoin: for every coin sold, 10 to 20 are repurchased, ensuring year-end holdings exceed the year's start. The company also considers using Bitcoin holdings to fund its preferred stock program.
Read MoreSeven major Bitcoin mining pools, representing nearly 75% of global hash rate, have adopted the Stratum V2 protocol. This shift transfers transaction selection power from pools to individual miners, addressing centralization concerns and marking a significant move towards mining decentralization amid rising operational challenges.
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