Consortium including Visa, Mastercard jointly launch new global stablecoinThe venture, called Open Standard, brings together more than 140 businesses for the stablecoin network and will issue a new US-dollar pegge...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Bitcoin remains stuck below $60,000 as traders eye Fed outlook and institutional demandBitcoin traded below $60,000 as markets remained cautious amid expectations of U.S. monetary policy signals and mixed institutional flows. ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
How Delta Exchange India makes crypto trading simple and affordableCrypto trading is booming in India's smaller cities, with Delta Exchange India emerging as a key player. The platform offers low fees, full...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Bitcoin is boring. Bring on AI, space and JGB tokensForget Bitcoin's struggles; digital tokens representing real-world assets like bonds and stocks are gaining traction. These 'tokenized asse...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Indian ocean an 'ocean of opportunity': ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the inseparable security and defense ties between India and Seychelles, highlighting new avenues f...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Supply crunch lifts stablecoin premium above 8.5% in IndiaIndia is facing a significant shortage of stablecoins like USDT, causing its price to surge locally. This premium, usually modest, has ball...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Bitcoin struggles under $60,000 amid persistent ETF withdrawals. Here is what experts sayBitcoin hovers below $60,000 as investors withdraw from spot ETFs, driven by concerns over rising US interest rates. Major altcoins saw mix...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Crypto's ETF boom gets $4.5 billion reality check in brutal weekBitcoin ETFs are witnessing significant outflows, with over $1.3 billion withdrawn in the past week as the cryptocurrency's slump deepens. ...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Binance to suspend crypto services in several EU countriesBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, said it had applied for authorisation to operate under the EU's crypto asse...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Binance to suspend crypto services in several EU countriesCryptocurrency exchange Binance said Thursday it will suspend services in several European countries from next week as it has been unable s...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
British military says a cargo ship was hit while moving through the Strait of HormuzIn a worrying development, a cargo ship on a UN-supported journey through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, raising alarms as I...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Iran seeks long-term role in managing Strait of Hormuz, eyes billions in annual feesIran is proposing new charges for security and services in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to generate significant revenue and reshape its man...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activitiesInternational concern is mounting over China's assertive maritime actions near Taiwan. The US, Britain, France, and Germany have voiced ala...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
One balance, many markets: Binance and the making of a finance ‘super app’Binance is revolutionizing investing by consolidating crypto, stocks, and commodities into a single platform, mirroring Asia's 'super app' ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Iran-U. S war ends but Strait of Hormuz disruptions could continue for months ahead. Here's whyStrait of Hormuz continues to remain the bone of the contention in Iran-U.S. deal and middle-east gulf countries' geo-politics. The questio...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture throughShip traffic is slowly resuming in the Strait of Hormuz following an interim deal between Iran and the U.S., but lingering questions about ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST