Bitcoin hovers near $64,000, trading within a defined range as investors await clearer inflation data. Analysts point to late Q3 as a potential inflection point, driven by the lagged impact of oil price shocks and evolving ETF flows.
AI is transforming the crypto industry, shifting value from articles to databases. Companies like Blockworks are acquiring data providers, aiming to become the 'Bloomberg of crypto' by offering institutional-grade data and analytics, as traditional news distribution declines.
Accenture's stock dropped nearly 20% after reporting Q3 revenues of $18.7 billion, up year-over-year but below expectations, with a 2% decline in new bookings. CEO Julie Sweet urged investors to focus on AI adoption as a long-term growth driver.
Accenture's stock dropped nearly 20% after reporting Q3 revenues of $18.7B, up year-over-year but below expectations, with a 2% decline in new bookings. CEO Julie Sweet urged investors to focus on AI adoption as a long-term growth driver.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major party split, attributing the rumors to the BJP's history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for challenges and remains a strong organization.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major split within his party, attributing the rumors to the BJP's alleged history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for such challenges and remains a strong organization.
The US Navy is planning a large, permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps in Victoria, Australia. The US$30 million project aims to leverage Australia's strategic location to counter China's military expansion and is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Larsen & Tubro's Hazira plant, a major defense manufacturing facility. The plant is crucial for producing K-9 Vajra artillery guns and the new Zorawar light tank, with potential for future infantry combat vehicles.
TMC dissolved all its committees and frontal organizations in West Bengal after rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee met the governor with support from nearly 60 MLAs, signaling a major party crisis. This move is seen as an attempt to prevent a vertical split following the party's electoral defeat.
At the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Japan's Sanae Takaichi presented Japan as a reliable partner for Pacific nations, pledging support against climate change impacts and enhancing maritime security, offering an alternative to superpower influence.
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are leading California's gubernatorial primary, poised to face off in November. Becerra could become the state's first Latino governor, while Hilton aims to end a GOP drought in statewide office.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper met in Beijing, pledging to enhance high-level exchanges and deepen cooperation. Wang emphasized strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership to bring certainty to a turbulent world.
Bitcoin fell below $71,000, liquidating $276M in leveraged long positions due to US-Iran tensions. Despite this, derivatives traders increased bullish exposure. Spot ETF outflows and AI sector focus also contributed to the price drop, with USDT trading at a discount.
Bitcoin fell below $71,000, liquidating $276M in leveraged long positions due to geopolitical tensions and AI sector capital shifts. Despite spot selling, derivatives traders show increased bullishness, while USDT discounts signal fiat outflows.
Ether (ETH) faces pressure below $2,150, with increasing open interest suggesting new short positions. A successful defense of $2,000 could trigger a short squeeze and relief rally, while holder dynamics show declining retail participation and increasing accumulation by large whales.
Hong Kong's Templewater is targeting real estate, energy, and healthcare in Central Asia, aiming to connect Middle Eastern capital with the region. Chairman Cliff Zhang highlighted the need for investment diversification away from Western markets due to geopolitical volatility.
Bond yields are rising globally and in India due to inflation risks from geopolitical conflicts and supply chain disruptions. Experts predict the RBI's rate-cut cycle is over, with potential hikes of 50-75 bps. Investors are advised to shift to accrual-oriented portfolios and short-to-medium duration funds.
BitMine acquired 60,000 ETH ($126M) near $2,000, increasing holdings to over 5.2M ETH ($11.1B). The company was also named to the preliminary Russell 1000 Index list, potentially attracting significant investment.
Jeff Bezos, in a rare interview, called for tax reform and reconsidered Donald Trump, signaling a strategic move to navigate an anti-tech backlash. He aims to secure support amid growing public discontent and threats to his ventures.
France commits €23 billion to Africa's private sector to counter Chinese influence, co-hosting a summit with Kenya to bypass historical baggage and challenge China's "predatory logic". Analysts note China's established infrastructure focus has already shifted the continent's power balance.
NEAR Protocol's token jumped 28% in 24 hours, reaching a 45% weekly gain, following announcements on privacy, AI, and scalability. Upgrades include Confidential Treasuries, PII anonymization for AI prompts, and dynamic network scaling.
India is strengthening ties with Europe, particularly Italy, as global partnerships shift. Leaders Modi and Meloni are building strategic alliances through initiatives like IMEEC and an EU FTA, aiming for economic stability and supply chain resilience.
Bitcoin faces pressure as rising Treasury yields and ETF outflows challenge its price. Fund managers are rotating out of bonds into equities, a crowded trade that leaves BTC vulnerable to macro shifts. A disorderly yield spike could push BTC towards $58,000, while yield relief might see it target $112,000.
Alibaba's senior VP Liu Weiguang described AI as a new form of manufacturing at the Alibaba Cloud Summit, calling their operations "China's AI factory." The company also launched Qwen3.7-Max, a new LLM for AI agents.
