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The oil price surge from Middle East conflicts has trapped the Bank of Japan in a policy dilemma. Rising prices fuel inflation, while high costs risk damaging economic demand. Analysts expect rates to hold this week as the central bank balances supporting growth against controlling inflation, with no clear risk dominant.
Read MoreCiti has significantly revised its Brent crude oil price forecasts upward. Under its base case scenario, the bank now sees prices averaging $110/bbl in Q2 2026 before moderating to $95 and $80 in subsequent quarters, with 2023 estimates also adjusted accordingly.
Read MorePolymarket will undergo a major V2 exchange upgrade on April 28 at 19:00 UTC, with an expected 1-hour downtime. The V1 order book will be cleared, and all open limit orders canceled. API users must update their SDK, and the old client will be deprecated.
Read MoreHuatai Securities highlights that the key breakthrough of a leading AI model's V4 series lies in making million-token long-context processing practical and cost-effective. This goes beyond mere cost reduction, enabling advanced applications like complex agents and multi-document analysis, poised to significantly expand inference and data access demand.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a significant whale moved 300,000 SOL (approx. $26 million) from staking to Binance within 30 minutes. This large-scale transfer has sparked market speculation about the investor's next move.
Read MoreProgress on U.S. crypto market structure legislation has stalled publicly. With May 25 seen as a key deadline before summer campaigning, over 100 industry groups are pushing for hearings, but unresolved issues like stablecoin rules cloud the path forward.
Read MoreThe Babylon Foundation has deposited $3 million USDT into a leading DeFi lending protocol, allocating $2 million to V3 and $1 million to V4. This strategic move demonstrates strong confidence in DeFi's future, with generated interest being recycled to incentivize ecosystem growth, supporting both immediate recovery and long-term adoption.
Read MorePresident Trump commented on a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 27. He stated uncertainty about being the target, reviewed suspect materials indicating government officials were targeted, and expressed no fear of casualties, remarking 'we live in a crazy world'.
Read MoreA crypto whale known as '0xed4' moved 5,532 ETH worth approximately $13 million to a trading platform within 24 hours, likely for a major sell-off. Concurrently, the whale adjusted leveraged positions, closing a 20x ETH short on one platform while maintaining a similar short on another, revealing a sophisticated market strategy that has drawn significant attention.
Read MoreShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted on April 26, with only one departing cargo vessel and one incoming oil tanker transiting the vital waterway. U.S. authorities note data discrepancies due to signal interference and disabled tracking systems, raising concerns about this crucial global energy transit corridor.
Read MoreThe simultaneous emergence of DeepSeek-V4 and GPT-5.5 marks a new AI era. One slashes long-context costs via architectural innovation, while the other targets complex tasks with a premium model. Agent frameworks are accelerating commercial adoption, intensifying computing power demands.
Read MoreElon Musk is rapidly transforming X into an 'everything app,' with its integrated banking and payment platform set for public launch soon. Early tests reveal competitive financial perks like cashback and high-yield savings, alongside AI-powered money management and a Visa debit card, signaling a major push into financial services.
Read MoreOvernight markets focused on Iran-Pakistan diplomatic developments and commentary from former US President Trump. Tech news revealed Apple's high-level product line transition. In crypto, institutional interest contrasts with widespread market caution, with MicroStrategy's founder signaling continued commitment.
Read MorePresident Trump addressed the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack in an interview. He stated uncertainty about being the intended target, analyzing the assailant's potential mental state due to personal struggles and family conflicts, while noting family concerns.
Read MoreA leading U.S. law firm has filed a securities fraud class action against Gemini Space Station Inc., alleging material misrepresentations in its IPO filings and subsequent disclosures. Investors who purchased stock during specified periods may be eligible to join the suit.
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