Business News
- Asia markets mostly fall as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempers sentiment
Most Asia-Pacific markets traded lower Friday as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tempered risk appetite, even after Wall Street closed at fresh record highs.
- Spain touts energy resilience to Iran war as Trump tensions cast shadow over trade
The southern European country has ramped up its investment in solar and wind technologies in recent years.
- Nvidia rival tells CNBC it's seeking at least $100 million in funding as European AI chip market booms
Investor interest for AI chip startups is rising, but big challenges remain for the nascent sector.
- U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi
U.S. pushes energy sales to energy‑starved India, but higher costs, refinery mismatches, and tight supply pose risks.
- Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero in $318 million deal
Prosus has been forced by European regulators to sell down its Delivery Hero stake in order to proceed with a proposed acquisition of Just Eat.
- Oil falls as Trump reiterates Iran war ‘should’ end soon and Israel-Lebanon truce lifts hopes
Oil prices fell after Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following talks in Washington.
Cryptocurrency News
- Three things Bitcoin must do to hold highs above $76K: Analysts
Analysts say reclaiming $76,000, sustained spot market buy volume and consistent inflows to the Bitcoin ETFs are the necessary components required for a rally to new highs.
- Stablecoin issuer Circle faces lawsuit over $280M Drift Protocol hack
Circle was accused of aiding and abetting the conversion of the stolen funds and negligence after it did not freeze funds stolen from the Drift Protocol in April.
- Bitcoin eyes $90K as whales absorb 20x daily BTC supply in 30 days
Bitcoin price has entered the breakout stage of a classic bullish reversal pattern and is now eyeing a run toward $90,000.
- Bitcoin liquidations top $283M after short squeeze sends BTC price above $75K
Bitcoin consolidates between $73,000 and $75,000 as liquidations trigger a short squeeze, but weak spot demand keeps the upside momentum in check.
- Bitcoin funding rate stays negative even as BTC price trades above $75K: What gives?
Bitcoin’s futures funding rate has remained negative even as BTC bounced back above $75,000. Should traders be worried?
- Public crypto miners sold more BTC in Q1 2026 than all of 2025: Report
Mining companies are now split between those liquidating Bitcoin to cover operating expenses and those holding their BTC in reserve to fuel future growth.
- Bitcoin analysts see ‘further upside’ and identify next price levels to watch
Traders say Bitcoin has room to rally higher, but the upside may be capped at BTC’s active supply cost basis near $78,000.
- Bitcoin bull run ‘still too early’ to call as demand lags exiting capital: Analyst
Bitcoin trades below the profitability threshold for active holders, with early signs of BTC demand offering limited price support for now.








