US–Iran peace deal hits oil and lifts stocks
A US–Iran peace agreement to halt nearly four months of fighting, including in Lebanon, sent oil lower and global stocks higher as markets priced in a planned Friday signing.
CryptoEconomy
PwC says crypto adoption is emerging unevenly across regions
PwC reports that crypto adoption is advancing unevenly across regions despite growing institutional involvement.
Trump tells Davos audience US economy is booming
Trump used his Davos speech to tout US economic dominance, promote crypto, and revive his push for Greenland.
Bitcoin holds above $92K as markets question whether the bottom is in
Bitcoin is holding above $92,000, but weak ETF flows and macro uncertainty are testing traders’ confidence in a market bottom.
Economy
CPI hits 2.7% - markets blink, crypto debates
December’s CPI landed exactly at 2.7%, with a slightly cooler core print giving markets mild relief but no big Fed pivot.
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Inflation likened to ageing in Bryan Johnson’s fight against decay
Bryan Johnson says ageing and inflation are twin forms of decay shaping his work in longevity, crypto and systems optimisation.
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Countries trading with Iran face potential impact from US tariffs
Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs on countries trading with Iran could have wide-ranging global economic consequences.
US families struggle as soaring energy prices drive bill shocks
Soaring energy prices are leaving millions of US families struggling to pay electricity and gas bills this winter.
South Korea ends nine-year ban on corporate crypto investing
South Korea has ended its long-standing ban on corporate crypto investing, opening the market to listed companies.
Bitnomial secures CFTC clearance to expand prediction markets
Bitnomial has secured regulatory clearance to roll out prediction markets for U.S. customers focused on crypto and economic outcomes.