Strategy increased its USD Reserve to $1.1 billion and total Bitcoin holdings to 846,842 BTC. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor introduced a new risk metric, CEPE BPS. Despite Bitcoin's rise, the firm's overall stockpile remains underwater.
Analysts suggest oil prices could remain volatile despite a tentative US-Iran peace deal. Declining global inventories and potential further supply disruptions mean prices may rise, impacting economies, especially in South Asia. Asian markets reacted positively to the news, with oil prices falling.
SpaceX's IPO on Friday saw massive trading volume and a closing price above $160, resulting in a market capitalization exceeding $2.1 trillion. Despite initial concerns about retail allocation, the stock opened at $150 and closed nearly 20% higher, with analysts discussing its potential to redefine mega-cap stocks.
CME Group launched 24/7 Bitcoin futures and options trading on May 29, coinciding with a significant market downturn and a large wave of liquidations. The move aims to provide institutions with regulated hedging tools, but the first week's performance raised questions about whether it calmed or accelerated weekend crypto risk.
Tokenization is a consistent growth area in crypto, with Kraken launching tokenized SpaceX IPO access via xStocks. Prediction markets surpassed onchain gambling in Q1 2026 volume, while former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried formally requested a pardon from Donald Trump.
BlackRock filed an updated prospectus for its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA), set to launch soon. This move intensifies competition with Goldman Sachs, as both firms aim to attract yield-seeking investors with novel Bitcoin ETF strategies.
Indian equity benchmarks closed lower on Thursday, impacted by weak global cues, rising crude oil prices, Middle East geopolitical tensions, and selling in IT stocks. The BSE Sensex fell 0.20% and the NSE Nifty declined 0.23%.
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency has destabilized economic certainties, with his threats of tariffs and involvement in conflicts like the Iran and Venezuela wars creating market nervousness. The article examines whether traditional safe havens like gold, US and Swiss bonds, the US dollar, and the Swiss franc are truly stable during crises.
South Korean stocks fell Thursday morning, with the KOSPI down 1.62%, due to volatility in major tech shares and escalating US-Iran tensions. Concerns over high AI stock valuations and potential Fed policy shifts also weighed on the market.
An investment strategy suggests selling Cigna (CI) July $280 cash-secured puts for approximately $6 to generate income, offering a 2% return in six weeks or an effective purchase price of $274 if assigned, turning the stock into an income generator.
Former official Bian Qingzu stated that the 2026 US midterm elections will significantly impact China-US relations, noting "anti-Trump sentiment" and the potential Democratic Party gains in Congress.
Standard Chartered maintains its year-end Bitcoin price target of $100,000 despite a recent crash below $60,000, citing potential buying opportunities and strategic purchases, though market sentiment and analyst predictions vary widely.
Global markets saw mixed recovery and falls on Monday, with US tech-heavy Nasdaq up 0.9% and S&P 500 up 0.3%, contrasting with sharp declines in Asian markets like South Korea's Kospi (down 8.3%) and Japan's Nikkei (down 3.9%), amid tech sell-off fears over AI valuation and rising oil prices due to Iran-Israel tensions.
BitMine buys 126,971 ETH ($214M) as Ethereum rebounds 4% after a 15% weekly drop, citing strengthened use case post-Zcash vulnerability discovery.
Bitcoin rebounds 7.5% from $59,353 to $63,800 amid short liquidations, but experts and market indicators suggest the outlook remains bearish due to macroeconomic pressures and fading institutional demand.
Bitcoin fell to ~$63,316 after a brief rally, as renewed Israel-Iran conflict triggered a risk-off market, surging energy prices and dragging equity markets down, highlighting crypto's vulnerability to geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures.
South Korea's financial authorities pledge to combat excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market, blaming speculative transactions like NDFs for the won's sharp decline against the USD, despite strong economic fundamentals.
Swiss private markets firm Partners Group is prepared to restrict investor withdrawals across more of its funds due to a surge in exit requests, following a cap on redemptions in one European vehicle. The company warned of increasing volatility in evergreen funds and potential impacts on private equity.
India's advertising market is projected to grow nearly 10% in 2026, reaching ₹2 lakh crore despite global tensions and inflation. Marketers face unprecedented volatility, juggling fragmented markets and new platforms like AI and CTV, while balancing long-term brand building with immediate results.
South Korea's finance minister pledged to take swift action against excessive foreign exchange market volatility, particularly the won's sharp decline against the dollar, citing Middle East conflict and foreign investor selling.
South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Koo Yun-cheol, stated that necessary measures will be taken against excessive foreign exchange market volatility, driven by Middle East conflicts and foreign stock selling, despite a record current account surplus. Key economic policymakers met to discuss the situation and agreed to respond to bond market volatility through close communication and inter-agency cooperation.
South Korea's finance minister pledged to implement swift measures to curb excessive fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, particularly the recent sharp depreciation of the Korean won against the US dollar. The commitment was made during a meeting with top financial officials.
Crypto markets experienced a sharp downturn, with Bitcoin falling below $67k and significant ETF outflows. Senators Sanders and Warren urged the Labor Department to block crypto in 401(k)s, citing risks. Coinbase Ventures invested in Ethena's ENA token, while the US sanctioned Iranian crypto exchanges.
Punjab Kings, initially dominant in IPL 2026, suffered six consecutive losses and missed playoffs. Sachin Tendulkar attributed their downfall to a shift from focusing on process to results, while praising Gujarat Titans' consistent performance.
