Taiwan stocks surge as AI boom drives fastest growth since 1987
Taiwan’s stock market extended its strong artificial intelligence-fueled rally in April, with investors pouring into semiconductor and technology shares as AI demand continued lifting exports and economic growth. According to Bank of America, the TWSE Index climbed 22.7% month-over-month to…...
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Israel maintains military presence in Lebanon amid Hezbollah conflict
Israel’s sustained military presence in Lebanon could prolong regional instability, complicating diplomatic resolutions and affecting geopolitical dynamics. The post Israel maintains military presence in Lebanon amid Hezbollah conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Trump to meet Xi in Beijing amid US-Iran tensions, cruise virus concerns downplayed
The Trump-Xi summit could reshape US-China relations, impacting global trade dynamics and geopolitical stability amid ongoing tensions. The post Trump to meet Xi in Beijing amid US-Iran tensions, cruise virus concerns downplayed appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gains 6.3%, leading index higher
Internet Computer (ICP), up 5.8% from Thursday, was also a top performer....
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Stablecoins have their ‘permission slip.’ Now comes the hard part.
Executives from MoonPay, Ripple and Paxos said at Consensus Miami 2026 that regulation has accelerated stablecoin adoption, but infrastructure, privacy and distribution remain major hurdles....
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Coinbase bulls point to crypto legislation and stablecoins after earnings miss
Analysts say Coinbase’s long-term growth may depend more on stablecoins and U.S. crypto legislation than a rebound in trading activity....
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Australian police seize $4.1 million in Bitcoin in major dark web crackdown
Crypto‑forensics-led NSW raid seizes 52.3 BTC as AUSTRAC’s 2026 rules tighten the noose on darknet‑linked exchanges and weakly regulated VASPs. New South Wales Police say they have seized 52.3 bitcoin linked to alleged darknet marketplace activity, describing the haul as…...
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Jack Dorsey’s Block pushes Bitcoin reserves above 9,000 BTC, stock surges 10%
Block’s increased Bitcoin reserves and stock surge highlight the growing influence of cryptocurrency investments on fintech market dynamics. The post Jack Dorsey’s Block pushes Bitcoin reserves above 9,000 BTC, stock surges 10% appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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US blocks 70 tankers, impacting Iran oil exports worth $13B
The US blockade of tankers could escalate tensions, disrupt global oil markets, and potentially spur diplomatic negotiations with Iran. The post US blocks 70 tankers, impacting Iran oil exports worth $13B appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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US forces block over 70 tankers in Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict
The blockade exacerbates regional tensions, disrupts global oil supply chains, and influences market expectations on geopolitical stability. The post US forces block over 70 tankers in Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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