Crypto Czar No More, David Sacks Leaves Special Role

Venture capitalist David Sacks transitions from his role as special government employee to co-chair the President’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology. On March 26, 2026, David Sacks announced the conclusion of his 130-day term as the specialized crypto and artificial intelligence (AI) lead for President Donald Trump. Sacks now joins the President’s Council … Read more

Middle East Tensions Ease: How Asian Equities Responded

Asian equity markets posted broad gains on Wednesday, as investors responded to de-escalation signals in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict that reduced immediate threats to global oil supply. Nikkei, KOSPI, Hang Seng Rise as Iran Conflict Signals Shift Japan’s Nikkei 225 led the advance, climbing approximately 2.90% to close near 53,766 — recovering from correction territory reached … Read more

Trump Appoints Industry and Crypto Heavyweights to Guide National Technology Strategy

Trump taps Silicon Valley and crypto-linked leaders to steer U.S. science policy, signaling a deeper fusion of emerging technologies, economic strategy, and digital assets within federal advisory priorities. Trump Names Tech Titans to Science Policy Council A federal advisory body on science policy is being reconstituted to address technological change and economic impact. The White … Read more

Trump Signals Joint US-Iran Control of Strait of Hormuz Amid Oil Crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump signaled the Strait of Hormuz could reopen under potential joint control with Iran as he delayed planned strikes, easing immediate pressure on global energy markets. Strait of Hormuz Update: Trump Delays Strikes, Suggests Shared Control The comments arrive as the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran enters its fourth week, with the … Read more

Bitcoin Recovers to $70K as Trump Announces Iran Dialogue Progress

Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 Monday after President Donald Trump signaled a temporary cooling in U.S.-Iran tensions, offering markets a breather from days of escalation-driven volatility. Bitcoin Climbs Past $70K Amid Reported Middle East De-Escalation The move followed Trump’s statement citing diplomatic progress and announcing a five-day pause on planned strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure. … Read more

Iran’s Control of Hormuz Spurs Yuan Oil Payment Shift as Markets React

Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz is tightening, and a new wrinkle has emerged: reports suggest Tehran is allowing yuan-based conditions for oil shipments seeking safe passage. Reports of Yuan Oil Payments to Iran Are Surfacing After President Donald Trump warned that Iran’s power plants could be “obliterated” if the Strait of Hormuz is … Read more

Bitcoin Slips to $68K as Trump Strait of Hormuz Warning Sparks Mass Liquidations

Bitcoin and the broader crypto economy slipped Saturday evening after President Donald Trump posted that the U.S. would obliterate Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. After holding a steady range above $70,000, BTC broke lower and touched $68,241 per coin. Trump’s Iran Threat Jolts Crypto Markets— Bitcoin … Read more

Markets Double Down on Fed Pause After March Decision: Traders See No Fold Ahead of April Meeting

Markets are leaning heavily toward a Federal Reserve pause following this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision, with traders signaling little belief that policymakers will pivot under pressure at the April 29, 2026, meeting. Markets Show Little Faith in Fed Rate Cuts After March While Fed Chair Jerome Powell sits in office, until his … Read more

TEAMZ Summit 2026 Is Just Around the Corner

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. TOKYO, Japan — TEAMZ Summit 2026, a premier global conference uniting leaders from the Web3 and AI industries, will be held at Happo-en in Tokyo. The event brings together leading companies, government representatives, startups, and investors shaping the next generation of technology — all under one … Read more

President Trump Calls for Emergency Federal Reserve Meeting to Cut US Interest Rates

On Monday afternoon, U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Federal Reserve to convene a “special meeting” and cut U.S. interest rates immediately, intensifying his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just days before the central bank’s scheduled policy gathering. President Pressures Fed for Immediate Rate Cut as FOMC Meeting Nears Speaking to reporters, … Read more

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