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Singapore’s Role in Crypto Liquidity and Blockchain Payments
Bitcoin liquidity flows through Singapore APAC desks; JPMorgan and Ripple settle tokenized treasuries via blockchain.
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.
JPMorgan, Ondo, Mastercard, Ripple Complete Tokenized Treasury Redemption
JPMorgan, Ondo Finance, Mastercard, and Ripple executed the first cross-border redemption of a tokenized US Treasury fund in near-real time.
Iran Ceasefire Holds After UAE Attacks, Tensions Rise
Defense Secretary Hegseth confirms Iran ceasefire intact despite UAE attacks and Strait of Hormuz tensions.
Ripple Sees Modest Investment Inflows Amid Market Shifts
XRP attracted only $3M in weekly inflows, while Standard Chartered's past Ripple investment hints at tokenization interest.
Ripple Shares North Korea Crypto Threat Intel
Ripple shares North Korean hacking intel with crypto industry via Crypto ISAC, focusing on social engineering attacks.
US Dollar Firms Amid Middle East Tensions; Ripple CEO Warns on Crypto Bill
The US dollar strengthened on war fears as Iran denied border crossings. Ripple's CEO warns Senate has two weeks to pass crypto legislation.
AI Predictions Off: HSBC Misses Q1 Estimates, Europe Markets Mixed
HSBC Q1 profit misses estimates; AI predictions for XRP rejected by analyst. Europe markets mixed amid geopolitical tensions.
Iran Denies Crossings as China Visit Takes Center Stage
Iran denies border crossings amid Middle East tensions; upcoming China visit shifts focus to diplomacy.
Moscow Exchange to List XRP: Crypto News Impact
Russia's Moscow Exchange plans to list XRP, boosting crypto adoption and market sentiment.
3M Stock Faces Headwinds, But Strategic Partnerships Offer Hope
3M stock drops 24% in 3 months. New partnerships with P&G, American Eagle signal growth potential.
Intel Surpasses Dotcom Value, Chip Stocks Rally
Intel's market cap tops dotcom-era high, while Micron and SanDisk hit records amid surging chip demand.
Apple Stock: App Store Overhang, Intel Chip Talks
Goldman Sachs reiterates Apple as buy despite App Store overhang; Intel surges on report Apple may use its chips.
AMD Q1 Earnings Beat, Q2 Revenue Outlook Soars on AI Demand
AMD reported Q1 earnings above estimates and forecast Q2 revenue of $11.2B, driven by AI boom. Stock surges after hours.
Maersk Ship Crosses Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices Dip
Danish shipper Maersk's vessel transits Strait of Hormuz under US protection, easing supply fears and lowering crude prices.
Palantir Q1 Sales Surge 85% in Fastest Growth Since 2020 IPO
Palantir beats Q1 expectations with 85% revenue growth and quadrupled net income, driven by defense demand.
J&J Ottava Robotic Surgery System Reaches Milestone
Johnson & Johnson announces a critical milestone for its Ottava robotic surgery system, signaling progress in its pipeline.
European Markets Mixed: FTSE 100 Dips as Oil Stocks Fall
European stocks mostly rose but the FTSE 100 fell, dragged by oil majors BP and Shell. Investor focus shifts to AI productivity gains.
3 Investment Strategies to Navigate Market Noise
CNBC experts share three investment strategies for navigating market volatility, focusing on AI productivity gains and European/Japanese opportunities.
Spanx Founder's Journey: From Startup to Blackstone Deal
Sara Blakely founded Spanx in 2000; after two decades of growth, Blackstone acquired a majority stake in 2021. Key lessons in entrepreneurship.