The Taiwan stock market on Thursday ended the four-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 480 points or 2.3 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 20,560-point plateau although it\'s likely to see renewed support on Friday. The global forecast is upbeat on an improving outlook for interest rates....
Core Scientific announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, highlighting a significant recovery with a net income of $211 million. According to its latest press release, Core Scientific’s performance this quarter marked a notable improvement from the previous year’s figures. The company attributed this turnaround to an increase in revenue generated from...
The China stock market bounced higher again on Thursday, one day after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had collected more than 40 points or 1.3 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 3,155-point plateau and it may see additional support on Friday. The global forecast is upbeat on an...
As Bitcoin price predictions become increasingly cautious, the cryptocurrency continues to face substantial headwinds. Recently trading around $61,540, Bitcoin dipped to an intra-day low of $60,910, influenced by escalating regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and a hawkish Federal Reserve stance on interest rates. Despite these challenges, strategic initiatives such as Hong Kong’s $1 billion crypto...
The Hong Kong stock market on Thursday ended the two-day slide in which it had slumped more than 260 points or 1.4 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 18,530-point plateau and it\'s tipped to open in the green again on Friday. The global forecast is upbeat on an improving outlook for...
Crypto hedge fund Pantera Capital has reiterated its bullish stance on Bitcoin, predicting a potential surge in price to $114,000 by August 2025. The forecast comes as the industry grapples with challenges such as inflation concerns, Federal Reserve interest rate policies, and the escalating Middle East crisis. In its latest report, Pantera Capital revisited its...
Lightning Labs CEO Elizabeth Stark believes the new functionality brought by the Lightning Network Taproot Assets protocol will enable stablecoins on Bitcoin. During FT Live’s Crypto and Digital Assets summit in London, Stark gave an explainer of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network to an audience of traditional finance players. Lightning Labs’ Taproot Assets protocol is...
The Thai stock market has moved lower in consecutive trading days, sinking more than 7 points or 0.5 percent in that span. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just beneath the 1,370-point plateau although it\'s due for support on Friday. The global forecast is upbeat on an improving outlook for interest rates. The European...
A South Korean convenience store chain, Emart24, is teaming up with the popular cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb to offer Bitcoin Meal packs. These unique meal boxes will provide customers with an opportunity to win small amounts of Bitcoin, adding a crypto twist to their lunch break. Bitcoin Meal Packs Approximately 30,000 Bitcoin Meal packs will be...
Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Thursday, even as Chinese and Hong Kong markets advanced on the back of strong trade data. A cautious undertone prevailed as uncertainty over Fed rate cuts deepened, and fighting and bombardment continued on the outskirts of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The dollar traded firm on hawkish Fed...