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Dormant 15-Year Bitcoin Wallet Moves 35.55 BTC Amid New York Legal Action
Crypto & Fintech

Dormant 15-Year Bitcoin Wallet Moves 35.55 BTC Amid New York Legal Action

A Bitcoin wallet inactive for nearly 15 years shifted 35.55 BTC following a New York lawsuit, signaling ownership and challenging asset abandonment claims.

Crypto Becomes a Contrarian Play as AI Stocks Draw Investor Focus
Crypto & Fintech

Crypto Becomes a Contrarian Play as AI Stocks Draw Investor Focus

Institutional interest shifts toward AI stocks, pushing crypto into a contrarian role that rewards patience and fundamentals over hype and momentum.

SEC and Elon Musk Defend Proposed $1.5 Million Settlement Amid Judge’s Concerns
Crypto & Fintech

SEC and Elon Musk Defend Proposed $1.5 Million Settlement Amid Judge’s Concerns

After a judge raised doubts over the fairness of a settlement, the SEC and Elon Musk’s legal teams reaffirmed that the $1.5 million penalty in the Twitter stake lawsuit is reasonable and justified.

India Explores Acquisition and Local Production of Up to 200 Russian Aircraft Models
Corporate Power

India Explores Acquisition and Local Production of Up to 200 Russian Aircraft Models

Indian airlines have shown strong interest in acquiring 100 to 200 Russian Il-114-300 and SJ-100 aircraft, alongside plans to start local assembly of Superjet models.

UK Lords Challenge Bank of England on Proposed Stablecoin Holding Caps
Crypto & Fintech

UK Lords Challenge Bank of England on Proposed Stablecoin Holding Caps

The UK House of Lords urges the Bank of England to reassess limits on stablecoin holdings, warning that strict caps may hinder the country’s digital asset ambitions.

South African Court Rules Bitcoin Transfers to Foreign Exchanges Are Capital Exports
Crypto & Fintech

South African Court Rules Bitcoin Transfers to Foreign Exchanges Are Capital Exports

A South African court has determined that sending Bitcoin to overseas crypto exchanges constitutes a capital export, subjecting such transfers to the country’s foreign exchange regulations.

Steph Curry Faces Backlash Over $400 Million Deal with Chinese Brand Li-Ning
Trade & Tariffs

Steph Curry Faces Backlash Over $400 Million Deal with Chinese Brand Li-Ning

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry signed a landmark deal with Li-Ning, sparking criticism from a former NBA player and U.S. lawmakers over human rights concerns linked to the company.

U.S. Treasury Targets Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Nobitex Over IRGC Links
Markets & Macro

U.S. Treasury Targets Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Nobitex Over IRGC Links

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Nobitex and key figures for allegedly aiding Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps by facilitating sanctioned transactions and asset transfers.

Key Bitcoin Support Zone Could Signal Next Major Move for Investors
Crypto & Fintech

Key Bitcoin Support Zone Could Signal Next Major Move for Investors

Analyst highlights critical $71,000-$73,000 support level for Bitcoin and identifies a lower buying opportunity near $61,000 to $65,000 if that area fails.

US Intensifies Efforts to Counter China’s Expanding Influence in Latin America
Trade & Tariffs

US Intensifies Efforts to Counter China’s Expanding Influence in Latin America

The US government steps up its strategy to offer Latin American countries alternatives to Chinese investments, aiming to reduce regional dependence on Beijing's financing and infrastructure projects.