Economy

Russia, Iran, and North Korea moved $104 billion through crypto in 2025, driving illicit transactions to record $154 billion as stablecoins become the new sanctions bypass highway

Toyota slashes production by nearly 40,000 vehicles for Middle East markets as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global supply chains. The move exposes automakers' vulnerability to geopolitical risks and shipping route dependencies.

Despite Bitcoin falling from $125K to $72K, institutional investors largely held firm. But the real test of ETF-era diamond hands is still coming, CoinShares warns.

Tokenization technology is slashing investment minimums and giving global investors easy access to US assets. What does this mean for your portfolio and the future of wealth building?

Trump gathered Big Tech CEOs to pledge self-powered data centers, but Americans already face 6% higher energy costs. As midterms approach, AI infrastructure becomes a political liability disguised as innovation.

The Pentagon's war against Anthropic reveals a deeper threat to America's AI dominance. Can the US win against China while destroying its own companies?

A US senator reveals Trump lacks a post-conflict strategy for Iran, raising concerns about Middle East stability and global economic impacts amid rising oil prices.

How a Texas robotics startup with a single robotic arm became a $5 billion company partnering with Google. An investor's inside story of the humanoid revolution that will reshape work as we know it.

South32's Hermosa Project becomes first fast-tracked mining operation as US races to reduce China dependence, raising environmental concerns in Arizona's fragile ecosystem.

Crypto-friendly fintech giant Revolut files for U.S. banking license, potentially disrupting traditional banking with direct Fed access and lending capabilities. Following Kraken's master account approval, the fintech revolution accelerates.

America holds talks with Iranian Kurdish groups about anti-regime operations, signaling a shift in Middle East strategy that could reshape regional dynamics.

Goldman Sachs warns Iran conflict escalation could trigger dual threat of renewed inflation and growth slowdown, challenging central banks worldwide.