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Russia Seeks Stronger Ties with China on Trade, Energy, and Diplomacy Amid Ukraine Conflict
Trade & Tariffs

Russia Seeks Stronger Ties with China on Trade, Energy, and Diplomacy Amid Ukraine Conflict

As Russia faces mounting challenges in Europe, President Putin’s visit to China focuses on expanding economic and diplomatic support from Beijing, including key energy projects.

West Bengal Chief Minister Commits Jobs for Families Affected by 2021 Post-Election Violence
Markets & Macro

West Bengal Chief Minister Commits Jobs for Families Affected by 2021 Post-Election Violence

West Bengal’s Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged employment for families of those killed during 2021 post-poll violence and promised support for party workers affected by violence.

Cluster of Nine Wallets Reportedly Profited $2.4M with Military Bets on Polymarket
Defense & Security

Cluster of Nine Wallets Reportedly Profited $2.4M with Military Bets on Polymarket

Blockchain analysis reveals nine wallets earned $2.4 million with a 98% win rate by placing strategic bets on US military events, raising insider trading concerns.

Swan Bitcoin Sued for Nearly $1 Billion Over Pre-Bankruptcy Transfers from Prime Trust
Crypto & Fintech

Swan Bitcoin Sued for Nearly $1 Billion Over Pre-Bankruptcy Transfers from Prime Trust

The post-bankruptcy trust of Prime Trust accuses Swan Bitcoin of using insider information to withdraw nearly $1 billion in assets days before Prime Trust’s collapse.

Moburst Secures $11.8 Million Investment to Accelerate AI and Marketing Growth
Trade & Tariffs

Moburst Secures $11.8 Million Investment to Accelerate AI and Marketing Growth

Moburst’s $11.8 million funding from Chrysalis Holdings will deepen AI innovation and expand marketing efforts while establishing a strategic equity partnership.

Why High-Paying Trade Careers Are Gaining Ground Over Traditional Degrees
Markets & Macro

Why High-Paying Trade Careers Are Gaining Ground Over Traditional Degrees

As economic uncertainty rises, skilled trade jobs offer competitive pay, hands-on training, and stability without the burden of long college programs or debt.

KB Financial Completes Won-Pegged Stablecoin Pilot Amid South Korea’s Regulatory Uncertainty
Crypto & Fintech

KB Financial Completes Won-Pegged Stablecoin Pilot Amid South Korea’s Regulatory Uncertainty

South Korea’s KB Financial Group successfully finished a won-pegged stablecoin pilot demonstrating faster, cheaper payments as lawmakers delay digital asset legislation.

Cryptocurrency Usage Among Americans Reaches a Three-Year High in 2025
Crypto & Fintech

Cryptocurrency Usage Among Americans Reaches a Three-Year High in 2025

A Federal Reserve report reveals that 10% of US adults engaged with cryptocurrency in 2025, driven mainly by investment and increased merchant adoption.

SEC Set to Introduce Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stock Trading on Blockchain
Crypto & Fintech

SEC Set to Introduce Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stock Trading on Blockchain

The US SEC plans a regulatory exemption to allow blockchain-based tokenized trading of public companies, extending market access beyond traditional exchanges.

Coordinated Selloff Pushes Bitcoin and Ethereum Below Key Price Levels
Crypto & Fintech

Coordinated Selloff Pushes Bitcoin and Ethereum Below Key Price Levels

Bitcoin and Ethereum fell sharply amid coordinated billion-dollar selloffs on Binance, signaling institutional de-risking rather than typical market fluctuation.