IMF trims 2026 growth forecast to 3.1% amid Middle East conflict: Report
The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1% in its April update. The new figure…
Month: April 2026
Nasdaq slip tests crypto’s decoupling story as BTC and ETH hold up
Nasdaq drops 1% and the S&P 500 0.6%, but Bitcoin near $75k and Ethereum around $2.3k show crypto holding up…
Trump Weighs Unfreezing $20 Billion in Iranian Assets After Years of Attacking Obama for the Same Move
The Trump Iran deal under negotiation includes a proposal to unfreeze $20 billion in Iranian assets in exchange for Tehran…
Bybit leads funding for Malaysia’s Hata dual-licensed crypto platform
Bybit has led an $8 million Series A funding round in Hata, a dual-licensed digital asset exchange operating in Malaysia.…
Japanese Institutions Turn to Crypto But Keep Allocations Small
Japanese institutional investors are warming to crypto as a portfolio diversification instrument, according to a survey of 518 investment professionals…
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Vows Fed Independence Despite Trump’s Push for Rate Cuts
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh reportedly plans to commit to the Federal Reserve’s independence on monetary policy at his confirmation…
Crypto Inflows Hit $1.4B With Bitcoin Leading Above $76K
The world of digital asset investment products has witnessed a notable surge in terms of inflows. In this respect, the…
Follow the Money: The 5 Cryptos Favored by US Congress Members
Under the 2012 STOCK (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge) Act, congressional members and other government employees are mandated to report…
U.S. Takes Control of Iranian Vessel, Iran Shuts Down Strait of Hormuz Once More – Bitcoin Dips While Oil Prices Surge
Recent maritime events in the Gulf of Oman have escalated tensions between the United States and Iran once more. President…