Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is extracting tolls from commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, requiring operators to pay using stablecoins or Chinese yuan. According to a Bloomberg report, the IRGC has established an illicit toll system for the critical maritime chokepoint, granting safe passage and naval escorts to ships from deemed friendly…
“That’s a pure money laundering for someone or playing against their own users while having all the insider information,” one analyst claimed. SIREN, the meme coin that stunned the crypto community after a staggering price increase in March, has collapsed by double digits over the past 24 hours. Some crypto commentators are not surprised…
Apple is testing a Siri upgrade for iOS 27 that could handle multiple requests in a single command, as part of its broader overhaul of the assistant. The post Apple Prepares Siri for Multi-Step AI Requests in iOS 27 appeared first on TechRepublic. Source link
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Filing Signals Imminent Launch Timeline Morgan Stanley, a global investment bank and asset management firm, filed Amendment No. 4 to its Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 1 for the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, outlining plans to list the bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF)…
SpaceX has reportedly filed confidential IPO papers with the SEC, eyeing a June 2026 listing at over $1.75T and up to $75B raised after its $1.25T xAI merger valuation. Summary Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly submitted a confidential IPO registration to the SEC, targeting a valuation above $1.75 trillion and a June 2026 listing. The…
Bitcoin faced $946 million outflows last week, yet altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP gained millions. Despite turbulence across crypto markets, investors treated Ethereum’s weakness as a buying window. During the week, investment funds dedicated to ETH pulled in $205 million in inflows during the week. The strongest momentum came from a 2x leveraged…
It’s the Full Moon in parts of the world tonight, and depending on where you are, it’ll either be visible after sunset or in the early hours of the following morning. In all North American timezones, it’ll show up on April 1. Keep reading to see how much of it is visible tonight. What is…
Financial app Maya has launched a targeted rebate program to support Filipino households relying on remittances from the Middle East. Running from March 23 to April 10, 2026, the initiative is designed to reduce everyday transaction costs for eligible users receiving funds from nine specific countries in the region. Eligible Countries and Rebate Mechanics The…
A U.S.-Israeli airstrike hit an IRGC missile site near Isfahan, Iran, increasing tensions. The odds for a US-Iran ceasefire by April 7 have dropped to 7.5% YES, down from 8% yesterday and 26% a week ago. Traders view the strike as a bearish signal for a quick diplomatic resolution. The April 7 market now sits…
The Solana network’s economic activity contracted for the second consecutive quarter. Solana witnessed a notable economic slowdown as its active addresses took a plunge of 30% and operational efficiency collapsed by over 40% in the third quarter of the year. But data suggest that the network’s stablecoin activity came to the rescue. Solana’s Network…
