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Markets April 1, 2026

UAE Signals Entry Into Strait of Hormuz Conflict as US Weighs Exit

The UAE is preparing to support efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing crisis. This marks a shift in its position as attacks from Iran continue. The move comes as the global oil supply remains under pressure and tanker movement through the route has dropped sharply in recent weeks. At the same […]

by Sahana Kiran 3 min read

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General Crypto March 18, 2026

The Clean 16: Every Crypto Asset the SEC Just Declared a Commodity

Markets March 10, 2026

U.S. Debt Hits 100% of GDP as Fiscal Crisis Warnings Intensify

Policy March 5, 2026

IRS Refund Delays 2026: Why Refunds Are Late and “Where’s My Refund” Isn’t Updating

Policy March 18, 2026

SEC Declares XRP a Digital Commodity and Admits a Decade of Crypto Failure

Business March 9, 2026

China Generates 40% More Power Than the US and EU, Ditching Oil

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Business April 1, 2026

OpenAI Raises $122B at $852B Valuation as Oracle Cuts Jobs to Fund AI

Markets April 1, 2026

Arizona Crypto Bill Includes XRP & Bitcoin as State Reserve Vote Nears

Markets April 1, 2026

US Debt Seen Hitting $64 Trillion as Powell Warns Path Is Unsustainable

Markets April 1, 2026

Markets Rally After Trump Says US Could Exit Iran War in 2–3 Weeks

Markets March 31, 2026

UAE Fuel Prices Surge as Two Global Oil Chokepoints Come Under Pressure

Markets March 31, 2026

Trump Tells Allies to “Take” Oil as Strait Crisis Sends Brent Up 10%

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Bitcoin March 31, 2026

Google’s Quantum Findings Put Bitcoin Security on a 10-Minute Clock

Google’s latest research is forcing a closer look at quantum computing and Bitcoin (BTC) risks. The firm’s updated estimates suggest that breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography may require far fewer resources than previously thought. While the threat remains theoretical and there is no immediate risk. But the timeline may not be as far off as previously thought. […]

by Sahana Kiran 2 min read

Bitcoin March 29, 2026

BNP Paribas ETNs Open Door to Bitcoin and Ethereum for Investors

by Carlos Terenzi 2 min read

Bitcoin miners selling bitcoin treasuries to sustain AI pivot

Bitcoin March 29, 2026

Bitcoin Miners AI Pivot: Q1 Report Hits as Mining Costs Reach $80K

by Carlos Terenzi 3 min read

Silver price surge and crypto shift in safe haven

Bitcoin March 28, 2026

Bitcoin and Gold Diverge as Crypto Falls and Precious Metals Surge

by Carlos Terenzi 3 min read

Bitcoin March 27, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Is Imminent as Iran War Wipes $3.5T From Stocks

by Sahana Kiran 3 min read

Stocks

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Business April 1, 2026

OpenAI Raises $122B at $852B Valuation as Oracle Cuts Jobs to Fund AI

by Sahana Kiran 2 min read

Bitcoin March 27, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Is Imminent as Iran War Wipes $3.5T From Stocks

by Sahana Kiran 3 min read

Stock market ticker board showing mixed red and green signals

Markets March 27, 2026

HSBC Says Tesla Could Fall 70% as Microsoft Hits Its Worst Drop Since 2008

by Vladimir Popescu 3 min read

Business March 27, 2026

SpaceX IPO Targets $75B and Anthropic $60B in the Biggest IPO Year Ever

by Sahana Kiran 3 min read

Markets

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Markets April 1, 2026

US Debt Seen Hitting $64 Trillion as Powell Warns Path Is Unsustainable

by Sahana Kiran 3 min read

Markets April 1, 2026

Markets Rally After Trump Says US Could Exit Iran War in 2–3 Weeks

by Sahana Kiran 2 min read

Markets April 1, 2026

Arizona Crypto Bill Includes XRP & Bitcoin as State Reserve Vote Nears

Arizona’s crypto bill is nearing a final vote, and XRP is part of the proposal. The plan goes beyond a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and includes a wider set of digital assets. While BTC reserves have been widely discussed, XRP’s inclusion signals a broader approach to digital assets at the state level. This news follows the […]

by Sahana Kiran 3 min read

Markets April 1, 2026

UAE Signals Entry Into Strait of Hormuz Conflict as US Weighs Exit

Markets March 31, 2026

UAE Fuel Prices Surge as Two Global Oil Chokepoints Come Under Pressure

Markets March 31, 2026

Trump Tells Allies to “Take” Oil as Strait Crisis Sends Brent Up 10%

Bitcoin March 31, 2026

Google’s Quantum Findings Put Bitcoin Security on a 10-Minute Clock

Business March 31, 2026

SpaceX IPO Could Shut Out Robinhood as Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade Takes Control

Markets March 31, 2026

Ripple Prime Opens 24/7 Tokenized Commodities Trading Through Hyperliquid

Markets March 30, 2026

Iran War Triggers Oil Shock, Sends Asian Currencies Sliding

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Business March 31, 2026

SpaceX IPO Could Shut Out Robinhood as Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade Takes Control

by Sahana Kiran 2 min read

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Business March 28, 2026

Investors Eye March Employment Data as Inflation Pressures Cool

by Carlos Terenzi 3 min read

Business April 1, 2026

OpenAI Raises $122B at $852B Valuation as Oracle Cuts Jobs to Fund AI

OpenAI has secured one of the largest capital raises in the tech sector. This shows how quickly the AI race is scaling. The OpenAI funding round closed at $122 billion and values the company at $852 billion. The numbers reflect demand, but they also show how much capital is needed to stay competitive. Amidst this, […]

by Sahana Kiran 2 min read

Business March 27, 2026

Putin’s Oil Revenue Just Hit $760M a Day After the US Issued a Russia Sanctions Waiver

Business March 27, 2026

SpaceX IPO Targets $75B and Anthropic $60B in the Biggest IPO Year Ever

Bitcoin March 26, 2026

Swiss Banking Dynasty Splits as Son Builds Europe’s Best Bitcoin Treasury

Business March 26, 2026

Gas Prices Today Hit $3.98 as Trump Approves E15 to Cut Costs This Summer

Business March 26, 2026

Oil Price Drop Sends Oman Crude Down 46% as Markets Bet Iran War Is Ending

Business March 26, 2026