Iran has strongly criticized the latest round of U.S. sanctions, labeling them as a “clear sign of hostility” after Washington imposed restrictions on more than 30 individuals and vessels linked to the country’s oil trade. The announcement, made on Monday, targets key figures, including the head of Iran’s national oil company, as well as others…
President Donald Trump introduced a new high-value residency permit known as the “Gold Card.” This premium alternative to the traditional green card comes with a hefty price tag of $5 million and is designed to attract wealthy investors, business leaders, and job creators to the United States. According to Trump, the Gold Card will provide…
China has called on the European Union to cease imposing sanctions on its companies and tarnishing its global reputation, according to a statement from the country’s commerce ministry on Tuesday. This appeal comes after Chinese businesses and individuals were included in the EU’s latest round of sanctions against Russia. A spokesperson for the ministry reiterated…
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s most dominant cryptocurrency, has experienced a sharp decline, falling below $91,000 as of February 25, 2025. The drop follows reports of U.S. President Donald Trump imposing new tariffs on Mexico and Canada, triggering a wave of sell-offs in the crypto market. This is the second time Bitcoin has reacted significantly to…
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, global exchange OKX has agreed to pay $505 million in penalties after pleading guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business in violation of U.S. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. This landmark settlement follows an extensive investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which uncovered compliance violations spanning…
Asian stocks took a hit on Tuesday as concerns over U.S. investment restrictions on China weighed on investor sentiment. At the same time, enthusiasm surrounding the euro waned as markets awaited clarity on Germany’s new government formation. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report, set to be released on Wednesday, which could lead…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is working to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals as part of an effort to accelerate the upgrade of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) national airspace system. According to sources familiar with the matter, the initiative raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest within Musk’s business empire and the impact on a…
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for Donald Trump’s renewed engagement with Russia over the ongoing war in Ukraine but insists that any European troop deployment must have the backing of the United States as part of a broader security guarantee. Speaking at a joint press conference at the White House on Monday, Macron…
Germany is bracing for a period of political uncertainty following the national elections, where the conservative CDU/CSU bloc emerged as the leading party but fell short of securing a clear path to forming a government. With a highly fragmented political landscape and as many as seven parties potentially entering parliament, coalition negotiations are set to…
Ethereum’s price remained relatively stable over the weekend as the market digested the shocking $1.4 billion hack attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. On Sunday, ETH traded at $2,795, recovering slightly from Friday’s low of $2,665. However, it remains roughly 32% below its December 2023 peak. Data from Coinglass suggests that Ethereum balances on Bybit…
