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Trump urges new Fed chair Kevin Warsh to maintain independence amid rate policy tensions
Markets & Macro

Trump urges new Fed chair Kevin Warsh to maintain independence amid rate policy tensions

President Trump called on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to act independently, distancing him from political pressure after months of criticism toward the previous chair over interest rate decisions.

Trump Media Sells 2,650 Bitcoin Amid Heavy Losses, Intensifying Market Pressure
Crypto & Fintech

Trump Media Sells 2,650 Bitcoin Amid Heavy Losses, Intensifying Market Pressure

Trump Media liquidated 2,650 BTC for $205 million as Bitcoin’s price slump deepens institutional losses and shakes investor confidence in the crypto market.

U.S. Lawmakers Propose Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Crypto & Fintech

U.S. Lawmakers Propose Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

A group of 21 U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation to create a Bitcoin reserve held for two decades, aiming to diversify national assets and reduce debt through future sales.

Ghana Stakeholders Urge Expanded Agroforestry to Combat Climate Change and Land Degradation
Energy & Climate

Ghana Stakeholders Urge Expanded Agroforestry to Combat Climate Change and Land Degradation

Policymakers, experts, and farmers in Ghana call for increased investment and aligned policies to boost agroforestry as a strategy against climate change and land degradation.

Ghana Joins Continentwide Observance of 2026 Africa Bitcoin Day to Boost Digital Currency Education
Crypto & Fintech

Ghana Joins Continentwide Observance of 2026 Africa Bitcoin Day to Boost Digital Currency Education

Ghana celebrated the 2026 Africa Bitcoin Day alongside several African nations, focusing on Bitcoin education and financial literacy for students and the wider community.

Blockchain.com Joins Growing Wave of Crypto Firms Filing for IPOs in US Markets
Crypto & Fintech

Blockchain.com Joins Growing Wave of Crypto Firms Filing for IPOs in US Markets

Blockchain.com has filed confidentially for a public offering as crypto companies respond to improving regulatory clarity and market conditions in the US.

China Lianhe Grants Kazakhstan Top Sovereign Credit Rating with Stable Outlook
Trade & Tariffs

China Lianhe Grants Kazakhstan Top Sovereign Credit Rating with Stable Outlook

Kazakhstan secured a “AAA” long-term sovereign credit rating from China Lianhe, highlighting its strong economic policies and resilient financial position.

Bitcoin Records Unprecedented 90-Day Uptrend Suggesting Bull Market Momentum
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Records Unprecedented 90-Day Uptrend Suggesting Bull Market Momentum

Bitcoin has sustained a 90-day upward trend within its current bear market, marking a historic rally that analysts interpret as a potential shift toward bullish momentum.

SEC’s Approval of Tokenized Stocks Sparks Concerns Over Market Fragmentation
Crypto & Fintech

SEC’s Approval of Tokenized Stocks Sparks Concerns Over Market Fragmentation

The SEC’s new rule allowing third parties to list tokenized stocks raises worries about liquidity dispersion and revenue loss for domestic exchanges, according to recent research.

Five Crypto Firms Cease Operations Amid Prolonged Market Downturn
Crypto & Fintech

Five Crypto Firms Cease Operations Amid Prolonged Market Downturn

A sustained slump in the crypto market has forced at least five companies to shut down this week due to falling user activity, revenue challenges, and regulatory pressures.