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Nvidia Surges 72% in Year; Partners on Major AI Data Center Project
Nvidia stock soars 72% in a year, while Hut 8 builds a massive AI data center using Nvidia's DSX architecture.
Oil Prices Fuel UK Inflation; Peace Hopes Lift Gold
UK inflation hits 3.3% as oil prices soar; Iran peace deal prospects ease inflation fears, boosting gold.
Oil Prices Sink as Markets Cheer Hormuz De-escalation
Oil prices fell sharply as European markets rallied on de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Disney's stable theme parks show resilience.
Ondo, JPMorgan, Mastercard, Ripple Complete Near-Real-Time Cross-Border Tokenized Treasury Redemption
Ondo Finance, JPMorgan, Mastercard, and Ripple executed the first near-real-time cross-border redemption of tokenized US Treasuries on May 6.
Pakistan Mediates US-Iran Deal, Markets React
Pakistan mediates US-Iran agreement to end Gulf war, causing oil prices to plunge and yen to surge.
Palladium Surges 3.9% on Weaker Dollar and Geopolitical Hopes
Palladium rose 3.9% to $1,543.76, driven by a weaker dollar and Middle East peace hopes, alongside gains in silver and platinum.
Paraguay Becomes 4th Largest Bitcoin Mining Hub
Paraguay's Bitcoin hash rate surges to 4.3% of global share, making it the fourth-largest mining country, driven by hydroelectric power from Itaipu dam.
Platinum Surges 3.5% to $2,020.50 on Weaker Dollar
Platinum jumped 3.5% to $2,020.50 per ounce today, driven by a weaker dollar and improved investor sentiment. The metal joins other precious metals in a broad rally.
Polygon Powers Stablecoin Push: OpenTrade Raises $1.7M, Meta Expands USDC Payouts
OpenTrade raises $1.7M with Polygon backing; Meta uses Polygon for USDC creator payouts in Philippines and Colombia.
Ripple CEO Rejects Maximalism at XRP Consensus 2026
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse spoke against crypto maximalism at XRP Consensus 2026, as Ripple researcher highlights growing fintech-bank alliances.
Ripple ODL Volume Hits $1.2B in Q1 2026, Driven by Brazil and Japan
Ripple's ODL volume surged 45% YoY to $1.2B in Q1 2026, fueled by new corridors in Brazil and Japan.
Russia Ranks Among Top Bitcoin Mining Hubs
Russia is the third-largest Bitcoin mining country by hash rate, behind the US and China, as Colombia eyes Caribbean mining hubs.
Samsung Electronics Hits Record High, Surpasses $1 Trillion Market Cap
Samsung Electronics reaches $1 trillion market cap, driven by AI chip demand and record operating profit.
Shiba Inu Rises as Bitcoin Rebound Boosts Meme Coins
Shiba Inu (SHIB) gained this week alongside Dogecoin and Pepe, driven by Bitcoin's recovery and renewed risk appetite. Key takeaways inside.
Silver Surges 5.5% as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
Silver prices jump 5.5% to $76.81, while tariffs and high silver costs pressure Pandora's margins.
Singapore’s Role in Crypto Liquidity and Blockchain Payments
Bitcoin liquidity flows through Singapore APAC desks; JPMorgan and Ripple settle tokenized treasuries via blockchain.
South Korea's Kospi Hits Record High, Surges 6.5%
South Korea's Kospi index surged 6.5% to a new peak above 7,000, extending 2026 gains over 70%.
S&P 500 Hits Record as Defense Chief Says Ceasefire Not Over
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new records amid blockbuster earnings, while Defense Secretary Hegseth claims the ceasefire is not over.
Swiss Crypto Innovations: Bank Custody and Non-Custodial Cards
Switzerland leads crypto finance with Amina Bank's regulated Canton Coin custody and THORWallet's non-custodial Mastercard partnership.
Tether's USDT Dominates $302B Stablecoin Market
Stablecoin supply exceeds $302 billion, with Tether's USDT at $189.5B and Circle's USDC at $79B. Key market insights.