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Pakistan, China, Russia and North Korea Among Biggest Nuclear Threats To US: Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard also pointed to growing cooperation between North Korea, Russia and China on strategic capabilities.

US-Israel-Iran War Updates: Two Massive Explosions Heard In Riyadh; Iran Names Oil And Gas Targets In Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar

After the warning from Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps, Gulf producers have evacuated multiple sites.

SEBI Fines 18 Entities Rs 2.8 Crore For Manipulating RGRL Shares, Debars Them For Up To 5 Years

The regulator has directed 15 of these entities to disgorge the total unlawful gains worth Rs 2.94 crore, along with 12% interest per annum from Dec. 31, 2021, till the date of payment.

Dhurandhar 2 Advance Booking: History In Making? Ranveer Singh’s Film Set To Smash Box Office Records

As per current data from Sacnilk, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has now sold more than 10 lakh tickets for its opening weekend.

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Unanimously Passes Amendment Bill To Curb Rising Air Pollution, Increase Environment Tax On Old Vehicles

The Bill seeks to curb rising air pollution by increasing environmental tax on old and polluting vehicles.

Oil Shock: Brent Jumps 5% To $109 After Iran Names Gulf Energy Sites As Targets

Brent oil climbed as much as 5% to a high of $108.60 a barrel, while Europe's gas benchmark jumped as much as 7.9%, according to data from ICE Futures Europe.

Attention Flyers! Air India, IndiGo Issue Advisory Amid Delhi Rains; Over 20 Flights Diverted

Air India and IndiGo have strongly advised to monitor real-time flight updates on airline websites and mobile applications, arrive early at the airport, and remain prepared for possible schedule changes.

US Producer Price Index Up 3.4% From February, Most In A Year

Contributing to the uptick last month were higher prices for hotels and food.

Who’s Been Killed: 8 Key Iranian Leaders Eliminated By US-Israel In Air Strikes

A wave of US-Israeli strikes on Iran since Feb. 28 has reportedly killed several of the country's top leaders — including Ali Khamenei, senior security officials and key military commanders.

Coal India’s arm CMPDIL Raises Rs 470 Crore From Anchor Investors

Four domestic mutual funds have applied through nine schemes to acquire stake in Central Mine Planning & Design Institute.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Announces Crypto Framework Regulating Stablecoins, NFTs

SEC Chair Paul Atkins on Wendesday said the agency will, in coordination with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), introduce an interpretive framework defining which crypto assets are not securities.

A Game-Changer For Crypto Regulation Landscape

The framework classifies digital commodities, digital tools, digital collectibles, including NFTs and meme coins, and stablecoins as generally outside the SEC’s securities jurisdiction, Atkins said in an interview with CNBC.

The move marks a shift from the agency’s prior enforcement-driven approach and aims to reduce uncertainty by offering clearer definitions and practical …

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US Market News

Fed votes to hold rates steady, notes ‘uncertain’ impacts from Iran war

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision in interest rates.

Stagflation risk is rising by the day. Bank of America says these stocks can weather it

These companies could get through a period of low growth and rising inflation.

Red Cat Stock Rises Ahead Of Q4 Earnings: What To Know Now

Red Cat Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:RCAT) shares are jumping on Wednesday ahead of the company's fourth‑quarter earnings release after the bell. Red Cat Holdings shares are powering higher. Why is RCAT stock up today? Traders are expecting a strong report, largely because...

These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Fold Holdings Following Q4 Earnings

Fold Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:FLD) reported mixed results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday. The company posted quarterly losses of 8 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of losses of 14 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $9.100...

Fed meeting live updates: Spiking oil and inflation angst complicates central bank’s rate outlook

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate at the target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. Traders will be listening closely for next steps on policy.

Bob’s Discount Furniture Analysts Cut Their Forecasts After Q4 Results

Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc (NYSE:BOBS) on Tuesday reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results. Bobs Discount Furniture reported quarterly earnings of 35 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 21 cents per share. The company reported...

Indian Market News

IPO bound Coal India arm CMPDIL garners Rs 470 crore from anchor investors

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDIL) has raised Rs 470 crore from anchor investors, including LIC and several mutual funds, ahead of its Rs 1,842-crore IPO. The initial share sale, an offer for sale by Coal India, opens for public subscription on March 20 with a price band of Rs 163-Rs 172 per share.
Why July is the Best Month for Power Stocks Like Tata Power, Adani Power and others?

Why July is the Best Month for Power Stocks Like Tata Power, Adani Power and others?

Synopsis: Power stocks such as Adani Power, Tata Power, CESC Limited, and Torrent Power have historically surged in July, with gains of up to 19 percent in a month, driven by the strong developments unfolding in the months leading up to July.  Power stocks often witness notable price appreciation around Q1 results, forming a recurring […]

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Crypto Market News

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Announces Crypto Framework Regulating Stablecoins, NFTs

SEC Chair Paul Atkins on Wendesday said the agency will, in coordination with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), introduce an interpretive framework defining which crypto assets are not securities. A Game-Changer For Crypto Regulation Landscape The...

Fed holds rates amid higher inflation outlook: Bitcoin bounces to $72K

Bitcoin’s pre-FOMC sell-off eased as the US Federal Reserve's choice to leave interest rates unchanged was followed by a swift bounce in BTC price.

Kalshi co-founder fights back against Arizona’s ‘overstep’ in what a lawyer calls a federal-state turf war

Arizona has filed 20 criminal counts against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, accusing it of operating an illegal gambling business and offering election wagering in the state.

Federal Reserve holds policy steady as Iran war adds to growth and inflation concerns

Bitcoin remained sharply lower for the session following the expected decision by the U.S. central bank.

FTX Creditors To Receive 120% Of Their Money Back In $2.2B Distribution

FTX will distribute approximately $2.2 billion to creditors on March 31, with Convenience Class creditors receiving 120% of their claims while general unsecured creditors hit 100% recovery. The Fourth Distribution Breakdown Class 5A Dotcom Customer Entitlement Claims...

S&P Dow Jones licenses S&P 500 perpetual futures for Hyperliquid

The new derivative allows eligible non-US users to trade leveraged exposure to the index around the clock using official data on a decentralized platform.

‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ author says ‘pin is near’ on TradFi ‘bubble burst:’ Predicts $750K Bitcoin

Author and personal finance educator Robert Kiyosaki says Bitcoin is going to $750,000, but there's a catch.

‘We are so close this time‘ — Senator Lummis on market structure bill

The Wyoming Republican said that the main issue holding up passage of the bill was stablecoin yield, while adding that she believed a provision on DeFi had been ”put to bed.”

The era of cheap money is over as the Iran war creates a permanent ‘inflation floor’

The Iran war is creating a permanent inflation floor that could end the era of cheap money and expose the fragility of global energy markets.

Bhutan offloads an additional $72.3M Bitcoin amid market downturn

After the Kingdom of Bhutan's BTC reserve peaked in October 2024, when it held more than 13,000 coins, it has been pared to just 4,400 Bitcoin.

Bitcoin tests fresh decoupling trade as tech correlation drops to 2018 lows

BTC price is vastly outperforming the tech-heavy Nasdaq index amid the US–Iran war, but its risks of crashing toward $51,000 persist.

Crypto Long & Short: When price stops working, yield starts mattering

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Ruchir Gupta writes on how we’re moving toward a true fixed-income market for crypto-native yield. Then, Clara García Prieto on bitcoin becoming mainstream collateral, but most are not prepared for its risks.

Strategy Just 23,000 Bitcoin Away From Surpassing BlackRock As Largest Holder

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) holds 761,068 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), just 23,000 coins behind BlackRock’s (NYSE:BLK) 784,062 BTC, after purchasing 22,337 BTC last week for $1.57 billion. The Race To Become Largest Holder BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) has seen...

CLARITY Act Update, And Bitcoin ETF Inflows Signal Shift In Institutional Sentiment

Senate Banking Committee chairman Tim Scott said on Tuesday that he believes that there is a chance that a compromise on a stablecoin yield payments provision could be reached this week.  This provision has been holding up the crypto market structure bill in the...

XRP Eyes Breakout As $2 Resistance Comes Into Focus

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is approaching a key resistance zone near $2 as improving technicals and shifting market dynamics point to a potential breakout. XRP's Technical Setup XRP rose about 5% over the past week, boosting trader optimism as it nears a critical resistance...

The Protocol: Ethereum community debates foundation’s new mandate document

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Former Binance CEO CZ waves off accusations on Iran, terror ties

The founder of the world's largest exchange distanced himself from reports about Binance activity that reports had recently suggested aided terrorism.

Trump-linked American Bitcoin’s BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital

American Bitcoin (ABTC) has climbed to become the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, with 6,899 BTC, as firms compete to build bitcoin treasuries.

Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions

Kraken's parent company filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC in November regarding the proposed initial public offering of its common stock.

Traders can now bet on the S&P 500 around the clock without ever touching a traditional stock exchange

S&P Dow Jones Indices licenses its flagship index for crypto trading on Hyperliquid, as perpetual futures gain traction beyond traditional markets.