Food Shortages Leave Cubans In Anguish Over Next Meal
One thought lingers all day in the mind of Diana Ruiz: How will the Cuban mother feed her 6-year-old son, a dilemma faced by parents across an island hit by blackouts and food shortages.
Fragile South Sudan Risks Turmoil Over Oil Disruption: Experts
Oil-dependent South Sudan is at risk of economic and political turmoil over the shutdown of a key pipeline in its war-torn neighbour, Sudan, experts have warned.
US, UK Probing $20B Of USDT Flowed Through Sanctioned Russian Exchange: Report
The U.S. and UK are looking into over $20 billion of USDT that was facilitated through Garantex, a sanctioned Russia-based crypto exchange, a new report revealed.
Bitcoin 'Legend' Luke Dashjr To Teach At El Salvador's Cubo+ BTC Educational Program
El Salvador's Cubo+ Bitcoin learning program has just bagged a Bitcoin OG in Luke Dashjr: entrepreneur, longtime BTC Core developer, and Bitcoin network decentralization champion.
Invest In Bitcoin Or MicroStrategy? Michael Saylor Says BTC Will Survive 1K Years, MSTR Won't
Michael Saylor leads the world's largest known corporate holder of Bitcoin, and yet he believes his company won't be around when Bitcoin survives a thousand years.
Middle East Conflict: Majority Of Americans Now Disapprove Of Israel's Gaza Offensive, Poll Says
The war in Gaza has entered Day 173 – eyes are on the greater Middle East amid heated fire exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel, and protests in Jordan have taken a violent turn. In the U.S., views have changed regarding Israel's military campaign in Gaza, a new Gallup poll revealed.
China's Weakness, Tech War Push Yuan Toward Multi-Year Lows — Where Is It Heading Next?
Tor Langoy, President and CEO at BD Globe Financial, sees the weaker yuan as the result of Beijing's efforts to stimulate exports.
El Salvador Makes Good On Daily Bitcoin Buy Promise, Now Holds 5,700 BTC
El Salvador isn't allowing a week-long Bitcoin slump to discourage its Bitcoin treasury goals as it did, as proven by on-chain data, purchase one BTC daily in the past 11 days.
Yen Hits 34-year Low Against Dollar
The yen hit a 34-year low against the dollar on Wednesday, just over a week after the Bank of Japan announced a much-anticipated interest rate hike in a shift away from years of ultra-loose monetary policy.
5th Richest Bitcoin Whale Moves Over $6 Billion During BTC Slump
A Bitcoin whale, which Arkham Intelligence described as the world's fifth-richest holder of the cryptocurrency, recently moved nearly the entire balance of its wallet to three new addresses – during BTC's weekend downtrend.
Y8&Co: Navigating Venezuela's Commodities Landscape With Innovation And Resilience
Embracing Venezuela's economic landscape presents a unique canvas for investors, where the quest for transparent and reliable data evolves into an opportunity for innovation and pioneering market strategies.
French Deficit Worsens To 'Very Rare' Level
France's budget deficit overshot forecasts in 2023, official figures showed Tuesday, undermining President Emmanuel Macron's pledge to bring national finances back on track within the next four years.
Asian Markets Fluctuate As Traders Weigh US Rate Outlook
Asian stocks swung through the morning session Tuesday as traders weighed the outlook for US interest rates ahead of the release of a key inflation reading.
What Will Change With Bassirou Diomaye Faye At Senegal Helm?
At the age of 44, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is to become Senegal's fifth and also youngest president after the opposition candidate's main rival Amadou Ba conceded defeat after Sunday's first round vote.
Iraq Central Bank Says Regulated Dollar Transactions Rising
Iraq, fighting a booming currency black market, has considerably increased overseas dollar transactions through the official global SWIFT system, the Central Bank vice governor said on Monday.
Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye Steps Into Presidential Spotlight
From a Dakar prison to the presidency, Senegal's anti-establishment Bassirou Diomaye Faye embodies the winning charisma of his mentor and opposition figurehead Ousmane Sonko, who endorsed him as his replacement.
Russian Finance Ministry Signals Willingness To Resolve Crypto Regulation Spat With Central Bank
Russia's central bank and finance ministry have been at odds over cryptocurrencies for years, but it appears the parties are gradually showing willingness to meet halfway as the crypto industry rises higher.
Terraform Labs' Do Kwon Goes From Prison To Shelter, Lawyer Decries 'Illegal' Transfer
Disgraced crypto magnate Do Kwon was released from Montenegrin detention, but he was reportedly transferred to a foreigners' center, a move that his attorney called "illegal."
Asian Markets Mixed As Key US Inflation Data Looms
Asian markets were mixed on Monday as investors set their sights on the release of key US inflation data due at the end of the week.
Is Bitcoin's Surge Driven By Investor FOMO Or Fundamental Factors?
Bitcoin's recent surge to a new record value has captivated investors, prompting a closer look at the various factors contributing to its remarkable ascent.
Asian Markets Struggle As US Data Dents Fed Rate Cut Optimism
Asian markets mostly fell Friday after data pointing to a still-strong US economy raised fresh concerns about inflation and dampened optimism that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates as much as it expected this year.
Turkey's Central Bank Hikes Interest Rate To 50%
Turkey's central bank hiked its key interest rate on Thursday, resuming its tightening cycle as one of the world's highest inflation rates rose again last month.
Switzerland Becomes First Developed Economy To Cut Interest Rate
The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates on Thursday -- the first to do so among the major central banks, saying the battle against inflation was working almost two years after launching its monetary tightening campaign.
High Inflation In Turkey Dampens Ramadan's High Spirits
As the sun sets over the Bosphorus, a long queue forms on a street in Istanbul as people wait for iftar -- the evening meal that breaks Ramadan's daily fast.
Stock Tokenization Platform Reflection Seeks Investment And Strategic Partnerships For Ambitious Growth Plans
Reflection stands out as a groundbreaking platform that allows users to trade stock tokens or tokenized versions of listed stocks backed one-to-one by real stock shares.
Asian Markets Swing As Traders Await Fed Policy Decision
Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as traders struggled to track another record day on Wall Street, with focus squarely on the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
El Salvador's 'Bitcoin Beach' Cheers Cryptocurrency Surge
In a surf town in El Salvador nicknamed "Bitcoin Beach," shopkeeper Maria Aguirre watched with delight as the cryptocurrency -- and her investment in it -- recently soared to new all-time highs.
Crypto-friendly Lawmaker Seeks Chairmanship Of House Financial Services Committee
Rep. Hill of Arkansas, a known crypto-friendly lawmaker, has joined the list of Republicans looking to replace the chair of the House Financial Services Committee.
Bitcoin And Small Cap Stocks Drop On Rising Bond Yields — What Comes Next
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of retail inflation, rose 0.4% in February, the highest level in five months and above market expectations of 0.3%.
Trump Now Recognizes Bitcoin Has A 'Place' In US' Financial Future: BTC Foundation Chair
Bitcoin Foundation's chairman welcomed ex-president Trump's apparent change of heart in the latter's recent remarks about Bitcoin as the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency nears its halving event.