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Russia considers issuing Tether-like stablecoin in wake of $30 million USDT freeze
The finance ministry in Moscow is now considering the creation of a Russian cryptocurrency similar to the U.S. dollar-pegged Tether (USDT), local media reported. The proposal to issue a domestic stablecoin comes after last month Tether blocked billions of rubles’ worth of crypto assets in wallets on a sanctioned Russian exchange. Finance ministry suggests launching […]Cryptopolitan
Apr 18, 2025
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Chinese foreign minister calls on Global South to safeguard multilateral trade
BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Global South countries to safeguard multilateral trading systems, warning that power politics and "unilateral bullying" are creating divisions, in a statement his ministry released on Friday.In a written speech to a rou...Reuters
Apr 18, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Price Forms Symmetrical Triangle, Falling Wedge Breakout Begins From Oversold Zone
Dogecoin’s latest price formations suggest that an early-stage recovery might be underway, supported by signals on both short-term and mid-term timeframes. A close look at the chart activity shows technical setups that has historically led to strong breakouts. The observations come from crypto...
Bitcoinist
Apr 18, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Binance Goes Diplomatic: Advising Governments On Crypto Laws
Crypto exchange Binance is remodeling its attitude toward regulation, flipping the script on its former notoriety as a pain in the neck of sorts to a role as an insider policy adviser to governments worldwide. The organization currently advises governments in several countries on crypto policy, rece...Bitcoinist
Apr 18, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Is This the Final Shakeout Before Bitcoin’s Next Big Move? Analysts Break It Down
Bitcoin’s recent price action has shown signs of stagnation, with the asset hovering around the $84,000 mark after rebounding above it earlier this week. As of the time of writing, BTC is trading at $84,449, down 0.7% in the past 24 hours. Despite recovering from previous corrections, the pric...NewsBTC
Apr 18, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
BoA steps up stablecoin issuance plans in serious competition with Tether, Circle
The Bank of America is attempting to enter the stablecoin market and is positioning itself against established industry leaders like Tether and Circle. Pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar, stablecoins account for billions in daily transaction volumes and traditional banks are unwilling to be left out of the loop. Tech giants like Tether […]Cryptopolitan
Apr 18, 2025
Economic Indicator
Indonesia says to increase US imports, lower orders from other countries
JAKARTA, April 18 (Reuters) - Indonesia will increase imports of U.S. food and commodities and reduce orders from countries the Southeast Asian nation currently buys the products from, chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto told reporters in Washington.Airlangga is in Washington as part of a del...Reuters
Apr 18, 2025
Forex
USD/CHF remains below 0.8200 due to muted trading activity
USD/CHF slipped slightly during Friday’s Asian trading hours, hovering around 0.8180, after posting gains in the previous session. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar weakens amid mounting concerns over the economic fallout from US tariffs.
Fxstreet
Apr 18, 2025
Commodities
WTI drifts higher to near $63.50 on trade deal hopes, fresh Iran sanctions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $63.50 during the Asian session on Friday. The WTI price edges higher to a two-week high amid hopes for a trade deal between the United States and the European Union and fresh US sanctions on Iran.
Fxstreet
Apr 18, 2025
Other
JGBs mixed in market lull as US starts talks with trade partners
TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - Shorter-dated Japanese government bond yields declined on Friday while super-long yields rose as investors adjusted positions in a period of calm for markets as the U.S. began negotiating tariff deals with top trade partners, including Japan.
Reuters
Apr 18, 2025
Economic Indicator
China set to leave lending rates steady, but tariffs raise easing bets
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, April 18 (Reuters) - China is widely expected to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged at the monthly fixing on Monday, a Reuters survey showed, but markets are wagering on more stimulus being rolled out soon in the face of an escalating Sino-U.S. trade war.Policymakers have ...Reuters
Apr 18, 2025
Technical Analysis
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 1.1350, bullish bias remains
The EUR/USD pair strengthens to around 1.1370 during the early European trading hours on Friday. Hopes for a trade deal between the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) provide some support to the Euro (EUR). Trading volume is likely to be lightened on Good Friday.
Fxstreet
Apr 18, 2025
Commodities
VEGOILS-Palm trades higher, but on track for third weekly loss
By Dewi Kurniawati JAKARTA, April 18 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Friday, snapping a four-session losing streak on strength in rival vegetable oils, but remained headed for a third straight weekly decline. The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for July delivery o...Reuters
Apr 18, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin (DOGE) Under Pressure—Bearish Setup Could Trigger Sell-Off
Dogecoin started a fresh decline from the $0.1680 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is consolidating and might extend losses below the $0.150 support. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.1620 and $0.1580 levels. The price is trading below the $0.1600 level and the 100-hourly simple moving...NewsBTC
Apr 18, 2025
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ANALYSIS-With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough
Expectations low for talks with Iran resuming in RomeIran skeptical of Trump's intentions, wary of negotiationsWitkoff's direct line to Trump seen as negotiating assetBy Matt Spetalnick and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - With his campaign promises unfulfilled to quickly bring ...Reuters
Apr 18, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Slovenia considers 25% tax on crypto profits
Slovenia’s finance ministry has reportedly proposed a 25% tax on personal profits from crypto asset disposals in a bid to close a tax system loophole that currently exempts individual investors while taxing business income from crypto trading. The proposed legislation’s main purpose is to ensure greater fairness in the taxation of investment income among Slovenian […]Cryptopolitan
Apr 18, 2025
Commodities
EXCLUSIVE-India plans to ease nuclear liability laws to attract foreign firms, sources say
India plans to ease nuclear liability laws to attract foreign firms, sources sayProposes amendments to allay suppliers' fears of unlimited liability, they say Aims to attract U.S. nuclear firms to boost nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047By Sarita Chaganti Singh NEW DELHI, April 18 (Reut...Reuters
Apr 18, 2025
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Judge extends ban on Musk's DOGE access to private Social Security data
By Nathan LayneApril 17 (Reuters) - A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction on Thursday that extends a ban on billionaire Elon Musk's aides from accessing private information on millions of Americans held in the Social Security Administration's computer systems.U.S. District Judge E...Reuters
Apr 18, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Ethena Labs will launch its RWA-focused blockchain Converge in Q2
Ethena Labs – in partnership with Securitize – unveiled its Layer-1 blockchain Converge, an EVM-compatible network designed to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) with a focus on tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and stablecoins.
Fxstreet
Apr 18, 2025
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