US spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen net outflows for six consecutive days starting May 14, with Friday alone seeing $105.2 million withdrawn. This has reduced 2026 net inflows to $536 million, down from earlier gains largely driven by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Despite this, the US Bitcoin ETF market still shows overall inflows for 2026, though at a slower pace than 2025. New altcoin ETFs and Ether ETFs have seen outflows, while the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF, launched in April, has attracted $264 million in inflows, indicating selective investor interest.
Oil prices are rising sharply due to renewed US naval blockades on Iranian shipping and increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. Brent crude is holding above $85 and WTI above $80, with forecasts suggesting WTI could ...
The US government announced it will impose a new 25% tariff on Brazilian ethanol starting next Wednesday, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices. This tariff excludes major Brazilian exports like oil, beef, coffee, and aircraft parts. The move fol...
Alibaba and Baidu shares rose after Apple received approval from China's Cyberspace Administration to include Apple Intelligence, integrating Alibaba's Qwen AI model and Baidu's AI features into Apple devices in China. This partnership allows users t...
Ondo Finance has introduced the first tokenized stock representations backed by DTCC tokenized entitlements, joining major financial firms in a significant tokenization initiative. This move highlights Ondo's unique position in building infrastructur...
Leading Japanese companies, startups, and research institutions are developing specialized AI models using NVIDIA Nemotron open models to address Japan's unique language, industrial, and workforce challenges. These AI applications range from enterpri...
