WORLD
The hot new Dubai restaurant run by an AI chef
The setup further blurs the line between restaurant, speakeasy and digital art gallery.
BUSINESS
Bitcoin ETF investors now in the red after $89,600 level breaks
The average cost basis across all ETF inflows sits at approximately $89,600, according to Sean Rose at Glassnode — a level Bitcoin breached on Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Bitcoin drops below $90,000 for the first time in seven months
The largest token fell as much as 2.4% during Asia trading hours, extending its decline from a record of more than $126,000 set in early October
BUSINESS
'Baby Shark' creator Pinkfong shares surge up to 62% on debut
The stock jumped to a high of 61,500 won in early Tuesday trading after opening at 58,000 won. At 11:21 a.m. Seoul time, the stock was trading at 51,100 won.
WORLD
The Apple designer who introduced the iPhone Air leaves company
Abidur Chowdhury, an industrial designer, recently departed the iPhone maker for an artificial intelligence startup
MARKETS
Tech firms drive Asia stock selloff ahead of Nvidia earnings, jobs data
Asian shares fell 1.2% — led by technology firms — and are on track for a third straight day of losses
INDIA
Rich nations must hit net zero and pay up on climate, says India
India, the world’s third-largest polluter, has long argued that industrialized nations should carry a greater decarbonization burden
BUSINESS
Trump hails McDonald’s extra value meals in affordability pitch
The president, whose affinity for McDonald’s is well-known, spoke of his own affection for the company, telling franchise owners he was “one of your all-time most loyal customers” and thanking them for lowering prices on some goods.
BUSINESS
Gold holds losses with US rate-cut outlook muddled by data void
Despite its recent pullback, gold has gained 54% this year and remains on course for its best annual performance since 1979.
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Fear engulfs Bitcoin traders betting on free fall to $80,000
The broader market has been reeling since a sharp liquidation wave in early October erased about $19 billion in digital assets.
BUSINESS
Amazon seeks $12 billion from first US bond sale since 2022
The power capacity of Amazon’s data center fleet has doubled since 2022, and Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy has said he expects it to double again by 2027.
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Bitcoin humbles Wall Street faithful after $600 billion fall
Wall Street has shown up, exchange-traded funds are bringing crypto into mainstream portfolios and the Trump administration has fully embraced crypto.
BUSINESS
Peter Thiel’s fund sold off entire Nvidia stake last quarter
The Thiel Macro fund now counts Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp. and a reduced stake in Tesla Inc. as its main bets, according to a 13F filing.
BUSINESS
Crypto’s riskiest coins plummet to lows not seen since Covid
The low-point came as Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, erased what was until recently a 30% year-to-date gain, just weeks after setting an all-time high
INDIA
Glut-haunted oil markets get lifeline from India, China buying
Global benchmark Brent has sunk 15% this year, making it one of the worst performing major commodities
WORLD
China escalates Japan spat with threats of economic reprisal
The diplomatic crisis risks unraveling recent progress in bilateral ties, a few weeks after Takaichi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and agreed to improve relations
BUSINESS
Bitcoin humbles Wall Street faithful after $600 billion plunge
After topping $126,000 in October, Bitcoin has fallen sharply, briefly wiping out its 2025 gains before stabilizing on Monday morning in Asia
WORLD
Trump visa crackdown triggers drop in international student enrollment in US
The number of foreign students starting college for the first time decreased 17% this semester
MARKETS
Nomura said to probe if profits inflated at India bond desk
Trading volumes in Strips jumped to Rs 2.47 lakh crore ($28 billion) in the year ended March 31, more than six times higher than five years ago
WORLD
Trump says he’d back bill to sanction Russia’s trading partners
The bill would allow Trump to impose tariffs of up to 500% on imports from countries that buy Russian energy products and are not actively supporting Ukraine
BUSINESS
Bitcoin erases year’s gain as crypto bear market deepens
The dominant cryptocurrency fell below $93,714 on Sunday, pushing the price beneath the closing level reached at the end of last year, when financial markets were rallying following President Donald Trump’s election victory.
BUSINESS
Asian stocks have cautious start, bitcoin in focus
Japan edged lower along with Australia, while South Korean equities rose. The yen held steady after Japan’s economy contracted for the first time in six quarters.
WORLD
Scott Bessent says Donald Trump’s $2,000 checks would need Congressional vote
Trump, who has touted the billions raised in US tariff revenue this year, has talked about the checks as public frustration mounts over the cost of living
WORLD
Marjorie Greene says Trump’s GOP ‘traitor’ label puts her life in danger
Trump called Greene a traitor and “a disgrace” to her party in a social post on Saturday
