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US President Donald Trump said energy prices could decline after the war involving Iran ends. He also weighed in on Iran's participation in international sports. On May 30, Trump said gasoline prices would fall once the Iran war is over, according to
The three major US stock indexes closed higher on May 1. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.89% from the previous session to 24,892.31. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.62% to 49,651.95, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.04% to 7,210.24.
President Donald Trump said he has no plans to take any separate action regarding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s future, a comment that could ease concerns over tensions surrounding monetary policy. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 30 that Tru
President Donald Trump raised fresh uncertainty over whether a ceasefire with Iran will hold, fueling concern that tensions could flare again. On May 30, Trump said, according to Walter Bloomberg, "I don't know if there is a need to break the ceasefi
Walrus, a storage protocol built on Sui, has unveiled memory infrastructure for AI agents, adding to a growing list of projects combining artificial intelligence and blockchain. Decrypt reported on May 30 that Walrus launched MemWal, a memory layer a
Strategy’s Bitcoin buying strategy is sustainable over the long term, according to an analysis that pushed back against concerns about its preferred stock-based fundraising structure. The Block reported on May 30 that Wall Street investment bank Benc
The U.S. Senate has adopted a rule barring senators from trading on prediction markets, tightening conflict-of-interest safeguards. CNBC reported on May 30 that the Senate approved the measure unanimously and made it effective immediately. The rule a
Crypto-based card payment volumes are expanding rapidly, signaling broader adoption in everyday spending. SolidIntel said on May 30 that global crypto card payment volume was up about 500% from September 2024. Recent monthly payment volume reached ab
Sui is well suited for building consumer-focused Web3 applications, according to an analysis highlighting the blockchain’s technical architecture. CoinDesk reported on May 30 that Josh Olszewicz, an analyst at Canary Capital, described Sui as “a laye
Elon Musk renewed his criticism of the cryptocurrency market, saying some digital assets have value while casting a broadly negative view on the sector. Musk testified at a trial in an Oakland court on May 30 that “some cryptocurrencies have value, b
Bitcoin’s short-term upward momentum is weakening, raising the possibility of a retest of key support levels. CryptoPotato reported on May 30 that Bitcoin entered a corrective phase after failing to break above the $80,000 resistance level and the up
Democratic U.S. senators have raised questions about an alleged loan transaction involving Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and stablecoin issuer Tether, sharpening scrutiny over a potential conflict of interest. Bloomberg reported on May 30 that Se
Iran has again emphasized a strategy built around control of the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring its broader aim of reshaping influence in the Middle East. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 30 that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf sa
Eric Trump struck a bullish note on Bitcoin, pointing to growing institutional participation as the main reason. CoinDesk reported on April 29 that Trump said at the Bitcoin 2026 conference that Bitcoin is now in "the greatest era it has ever seen."
Asset tokenization is not a catch-all solution to liquidity problems in financial markets, though it could still help reshape financial infrastructure. CoinDesk reported on April 29 that Oliver Harris, the new head of JPMorgan’s Kinexys, said asset t
The three major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed on April 30. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.04% from the previous session to 24,673.24. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.57% to 48,861.68, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.03% to 7,136.52.
Wall Street traders are assigning higher odds to a Federal Reserve rate increase this year than to a rate cut, highlighting a rapid shift in monetary-policy expectations. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 29 that the interest-rate futures market was
President Donald Trump renewed his call for lower interest rates, urging a looser monetary policy stance. Trump said on April 29 that now is a good time to cut rates, according to Walter Bloomberg. The comment came as the Federal Reserve continues to
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has directly voiced concern about the central bank's independence, a comment drawing attention for what it could mean for the policy environment. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 29 that Powell said, "the Fed's i
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the economic impact of rising oil prices is relatively limited in the U.S., though he cautioned the burden could grow if the shock persists. Powell said on April 29 that the oil shock has a relatively smaller
The Federal Reserve said developments in the Middle East have increased uncertainty around the economic outlook. It also raised its assessment of inflation. In its Federal Open Market Committee statement on April 29, the Fed said uncertainty about th
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated he may remain on the Fed's Board of Governors after his term as chair ends, signaling a possible shift in his role at the central bank. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 29 that Powell said he would stay
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said short-term inflation expectations have risen and pointed to the Middle East as another source of uncertainty for policymakers. Powell made the remarks on April 29, according to Walter Bloomberg. He said the cu
President Donald Trump gave a bleak assessment of Iran’s economy, highlighting the impact of economic pressure. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 29 that Trump said Iran’s economy is collapsing. Trump also said Iran’s currency is essentially worthle
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but the decision exposed divisions within the central bank. The split underscored differing views on the direction of monetary policy. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 29 that the Federal Open Mark
The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee said in a statement on April 29 that it left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, in line with market expectations. The U.S. benchmark rate remains at 3.50% to 3.75%.
President Donald Trump could gain majority influence over the Federal Reserve Board if Chair Jerome Powell steps down, raising the prospect of a shift in the central bank’s balance of power. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 29 that Powell is curren
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call to discuss major geopolitical issues, underscoring the potential for broader negotiations. Walter Bloomberg reported that the two leaders spoke for more than 90 minute
Markets have fully priced in the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in April, signaling expectations that the central bank will maintain its current policy stance. CME FedWatch data on April 29 showed traders assigning a 100% probabilit
Hyperliquid is entering the prediction-markets business with a zero-fee strategy, setting up competition in a market led by established players. CoinDesk reported on April 29 that Hyperliquid had launched “event outcome” tokens, a service that allows