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Gold and Bitcoin Reshape Global Reserves: Fidelity Report
Fidelity reports gold overtakes USD assets in central bank reserves, while Bitcoin emerges in cross-border trade settlements, signaling a structural shift away from dollar dominance.
Debasement Trade Cools: Bitcoin and Gold ETFs See Coordinated Outflows
JPMorgan analysts link $733M Bitcoin ETF outflows and gold ETF redemptions to a broad retreat from the debasement trade amid Iran-US deal hopes.
NZD Surges as RBNZ Hawkish Shift Reshapes Carry Trade Dynamics
New Zealand dollar jumps 0.4% after RBNZ hawkish signal, outperforming G10 peers as carry trades adjust to shifting rate differentials.
Morgan Stanley MSBT Only Bitcoin ETF with Positive Flows Amid $733M Exodus
Amid $733M Bitcoin ETF outflows, Morgan Stanley's MSBT was the only fund to attract $4.3M. Analysts cite basis trade unwinds and geopolitical jitters.
DTCC-Stellar Link Compresses Settlement to Near-Instant Finality
DTCC connects tokenized securities to Stellar, compressing post-trade settlement from T+1 to near-instant finality, freeing collateral and reducing counterparty risk.
APEC 2026: US-China Trade Rifts Persist Despite Host China's Efforts
APEC meetings hosted by China reveal persistent US-China trade gaps, with China pushing tariffs down and US seeking balanced trade, while Rubio's India visit highlights broader geopolitical tensions.
Rubio's India Visit: Trade Talks Amid Tariff Tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Indian PM Modi to discuss trade and energy, seeking to repair ties strained by tariffs and geopolitical shifts.
AllUnity Targets June 2026 Launch for Swedish Krona Stablecoin SEKAU
AllUnity plans to launch SEKAU, a MiCA-regulated stablecoin pegged to the Swedish krona, targeting institutions and fintechs for 24/7 settlement and cross-border payments.
Russia-China Mega-Deal: 40 Pacts Signed, Pipeline Stalled
Putin and Xi sign over 40 deals across trade, tech, and nuclear security, but the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline remains unresolved.
UK-GCC Trade Deal a 'Monumental Achievement', Says Bahrain Minister
Bahrain's industry minister calls the UK-Gulf trade deal a 'monumental achievement' that opens tariff-free trade with a wealthy consumer base.
Boeing Secures 200-Jet China Order, Signaling Trade Thaw
China confirms a 200-aircraft order from Boeing, marking a major trade breakthrough and boosting US manufacturing.
Iran’s Bitcoin Insurance Platform: A Sanctions Workaround or a New Trade Finance Paradigm?
Iran launches Bitcoin-settled maritime insurance for Strait of Hormuz, potentially generating $10B+ revenue while BTC faces macro headwinds.
Iran's Bitcoin Insurance Platform: A New Weapon in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran launches a state-backed Bitcoin-settled maritime insurance platform, potentially reshaping trade finance and geopolitical risk in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Bitcoin Insurance Platform Challenges Sanctions and Global Trade Finance
Iran launches Hormuz Safe, a Bitcoin-backed maritime insurance platform for Strait of Hormuz transit, targeting $10B revenue and reshaping crypto's role in trade finance.
US-China Deals Signal Trade Truce Amid Geopolitical Tensions
China commits to $17 billion annual US agricultural purchases through 2028, while Putin-Xi meeting adds geopolitical layer.
Trump’s China Trip Sidelines Taiwan: What It Means
Trump’s 2026 China visit avoids Taiwan friction. Analysis of strategic silence and market implications for US-China relations.
Trump's China Trip: Taiwan Arms Sales Fade as Bigger Priorities Emerge
Trump's 2026 China visit sidelines Taiwan arms sales. Analysis reveals strategic pivot to trade and North Korea, reshaping US-Asia policy.
China's Oil Buy from US Reshapes Energy Markets
China agrees to buy US oil amid Trump-Xi summit, shifting global energy flows and impacting markets.