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Investors Misjudge Risks in Perpetual Preferred Stocks Backing Bitcoin Purchases
Crypto & Fintech

Investors Misjudge Risks in Perpetual Preferred Stocks Backing Bitcoin Purchases

Investors in perpetual preferred stocks linked to Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy may underestimate liquidity and interest rate risks, experts warn.

Strategy Plans $1.5 Billion Repurchase of Convertible Notes, Signaling Capital Shift
Markets & Macro

Strategy Plans $1.5 Billion Repurchase of Convertible Notes, Signaling Capital Shift

Strategy announced its plan to buy back $1.5 billion of 2029 convertible notes, funded partly by cash reserves and potential Bitcoin sales, marking a strategic financial move.

Ripple’s XRP Outpaces SWIFT with Faster, Cheaper Cross-Border Payments
Corporate Power

Ripple’s XRP Outpaces SWIFT with Faster, Cheaper Cross-Border Payments

Ripple’s XRP offers a more efficient alternative to SWIFT for international transactions by enabling faster, more cost-effective liquidity solutions, challenging SWIFT’s role in global finance.

Trump Asserts U.S. Does Not Need China’s Help to Resolve Iran Conflict
Trade & Tariffs

Trump Asserts U.S. Does Not Need China’s Help to Resolve Iran Conflict

Following his China visit, President Trump emphasized the U.S. will prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons without relying on Chinese assistance, despite rising gas prices.

Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy Moves to Repurchase $1.5 Billion in Convertible Notes
Markets & Macro

Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy Moves to Repurchase $1.5 Billion in Convertible Notes

Strategy announced a plan to buy back $1.5 billion of its 2029 zero-coupon convertible notes, aiming to reduce debt and prepare for future equity conversion.

Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Faces Financial Strain Amid Regulatory Crackdown
Crypto & Fintech

Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Faces Financial Strain Amid Regulatory Crackdown

Bitcoin Depot warns of potential collapse as legal challenges and regulatory bans sharply reduce transaction volumes and revenue across US and Canada.

New research reveals optimal nanocoating thickness to extend EV solid-state battery life
Energy & Climate

New research reveals optimal nanocoating thickness to extend EV solid-state battery life

South Korean scientists identify ideal protective coating thickness that balances performance and durability in solid-state EV batteries, promising longer lifespan and improved safety.

Crypto’s $415 Million Sell-Off Signals Broader Market Stress Amid Rising Yields
Crypto & Fintech

Crypto’s $415 Million Sell-Off Signals Broader Market Stress Amid Rising Yields

A sharp crypto liquidation alongside a massive equity market decline suggests growing macroeconomic tensions are triggering synchronized risk-off moves across assets.

Ghana Navy Rescues Seven Suspected Ivorian Stowaways from Oil Tanker Near Tema Coast
Energy & Climate

Ghana Navy Rescues Seven Suspected Ivorian Stowaways from Oil Tanker Near Tema Coast

The Ghana Navy safely recovered seven suspected Ivorian stowaways hidden in a crude oil tanker’s rudder trunk about 200 nautical miles off Tema, following a distress alert.

Iran-Backed Operative Charged in U.S. Over Plot to Bomb NYC Synagogue
Defense & Security

Iran-Backed Operative Charged in U.S. Over Plot to Bomb NYC Synagogue

A high-ranking Iran-backed militant was arrested and charged in the U.S. for coordinating multiple attacks, including a foiled bombing plot against a New York City synagogue.