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The Trump administration has reversed its earlier attempt to consolidate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The decision follows significant resistance from both gun-rights advocates and gun-control groups, as well as bipartisan political pushback and concerns from agency em…
Virginia's Democratic-led Senate has passed a constitutional amendment that would authorize the state legislature to redraw congressional districts, potentially resulting in Democrats gaining up to four additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. If voters approve the amendment in a forthcoming special election, it would temporarily over…
Emergency call transcripts and incident reports reveal a scene of confusion and conflict following the shooting of Renee Good by a U.S. immigration officer in Minneapolis, sparking heightened political tensions and protests. The incident coincides with a large federal immigration enforcement operation in the city, which has led to scrutiny of local…
Venezuela is initiating its first substantial dollar sales since mid-December to alleviate pressure on the bolivar, which has faced sharp volatility amid disruptions caused by a U.S. blockade on oil exports. Government-backed banks in Caracas have started gathering bids from corporate clients, although funds have yet to be distributed. This move fo…
Following disruptions from a US-imposed blockade on Venezuela's oil exports, the government is preparing to resume its sale of US dollars, potentially aiding in the stabilization of the faltering bolivar currency. Banks in Caracas have been reaching out to corporate clients with offers of dollar funds, marking the first considerable government doll…
President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to Wanda Vazquez Garced, the former Governor of Puerto Rico, who faced federal bribery charges related to her 2020 gubernatorial campaign. The pardon also covers her co-defendants Julio Martin Herrera Velutini and Mark Rossini. The White House described the case as political prosecution. This development …
NEXST, a cutting-edge Web3 entertainment platform, has forged a strategic partnership with KISS OF LIFE, the 2025 Asia Artist Awards “Best Musician Group.” This collaboration marks KISS OF LIFE as the second official artist to appear on NEXST VR LIVE, the platform's immersive virtual reality concert service. By blending AI, VR, blockchain technolog…
Security Matters PLC (SMX) has launched a corporate account with cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, driven by a Board-approved treasury strategy. This move aims to integrate operational capabilities with SMX's molecular-marker technology, supporting the development of transparent digital assets aligned with physical supply chain verification.
A China-led digital currency initiative called mBridge has processed over $55 billion in cross-border payments, demonstrating substantial progress in creating alternatives to dollar-based global payment infrastructure. The platform, jointly tested by multiple central banks, predominantly uses the digital yuan for transactions and highlights China's…
The mBridge digital currency platform, spearheaded by China and tested alongside central banks from Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, has processed more than $55 billion in cross-border transactions. This marks a significant escalation since its inception in 2022, with the digital yuan comprising the majority of the volume. The platfo…
The mBridge digital currency platform, initiated by China in collaboration with central banks from several countries, has seen its transaction volume soar to over $55 billion. This surge underscores increasing adoption of alternatives to the US dollar in global payment infrastructures, led predominantly by the digital yuan.
Mingo has launched its innovative digital ticketing platform, Mingo Tickets, expanding its presence across 54 countries with an emphasis on enhancing security and user experience for live events. Leveraging Hedera blockchain technology, it aims to curb ticket fraud and duplication while providing scalable and affordable solutions for organizers. Th…
UBS has presented an analysis predicting a gradual decline in the U.S. dollar's value relative to the euro, with the EUR/USD exchange rate anticipated to approach 1.20 during the first half of 2024. The report attributes this outlook to several factors including an unresolved Department of Justice inquiry involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powe…
A recent UBS study outlines the factors contributing to the volatility of the U.S. dollar, including the ongoing Department of Justice investigation involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, persistent inflation pressures, and shifts in the labor market. The Swiss financial institution projects the euro to strengthen modestly against the dolla…
UBS has projected that the EUR/USD exchange rate will approach 1.20 during the first half of 2024, highlighting ongoing volatility in the U.S. dollar. Key influences identified include an active Department of Justice probe involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, decelerating disinflation, and a weakening U.S. labor market. These elements con…
Bank of America has advised a bearish stance on the NZD/USD currency pair, attributable to near-term strength in the U.S. dollar bolstered by stable economic data and fiscal stimulus expectations, alongside an anticipated rate cut by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) that may weigh on the New Zealand dollar despite signs of economic stabilizat…
Bank of America has issued a sell recommendation on the NZD/USD currency pair, highlighting short-term support for the U.S. dollar despite a generally bearish stance on the greenback for 2024. The bank emphasizes stable U.S. economic indicators and upcoming fiscal stimulus as factors reinforcing USD resilience. Concurrently, forecasts of subdued in…
Bank of America projects downward pressure on the NZD/USD currency pair due to expected near-term US dollar gains driven by stable economic data and anticipated monetary policy shifts. While maintaining a generally bearish stance on the US dollar for 2024, the bank highlights the dollar's recent strength ahead of a Federal Reserve leadership transi…
Bank of America has recommended selling the New Zealand dollar against the US dollar based on expectations of short-term US dollar strength and an impending rate cut from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). While the bank maintains a bearish outlook on the US dollar for 2024, near-term data and fiscal stimulus measures are supporting the dollar…
The U.S. dollar experienced a slight dip on Friday but is on track to secure a third consecutive weekly gain, driven by stronger-than-anticipated economic data. Key metrics, notably a decrease in initial jobless claims, have shifted market expectations away from imminent Federal Reserve interest rate reductions. Meanwhile, the euro and yen showed m…
The U.S. dollar experienced a slight decline on Friday yet is positioned to complete a third consecutive week of gains. This momentum follows robust economic figures, including a notable drop in jobless claims, which have tempered expectations for early Federal Reserve interest rate reductions. Meanwhile, European currencies and the Japanese yen sh…
The U.S. dollar eased slightly on Friday but was on track to record a third week of gains following stronger-than-forecast economic reports that dampened expectations for imminent interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve. Key data points, including a notable drop in jobless claims and steady retail sales, reinforced confidence in the stabili…
The U.S. dollar experienced a slight dip on Friday but was on track to post its third consecutive weekly gain, buoyed by stronger-than-anticipated economic data that diminished market expectations of imminent Federal Reserve interest rate reductions. Key metrics, particularly employment figures, signaled ongoing economic resilience, influencing cur…
South Korea's commitment to invest $350 billion into strategic U.S. sectors as part of a recent trade agreement is not expected to commence in the first half of 2026. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol highlighted the initial phases of implementation will be limited, which may moderate short-term dollar outflows amid a weakening won. With the South Kor…
South Korea's commitment to invest $350 billion in key U.S. sectors, agreed under a recent trade deal, is expected to see little movement during the first half of 2026 due to procedural timelines and currency market conditions. The Finance Minister reassured that the won's depreciation would not lead to substantial capital outflows in the near term…
