Ethereum liquid staking continues to gain momentum
Ethereum's liquid staking sector has grown by $3.2B in 14 weeks, with Lido and Binance dominating. Smaller protocols are also gaining traction.
Inflation fears return in the US
Inflation concerns are rising again in the US amid fiscal and trade pressures. Markets are shifting toward defensive strategies as uncertainty grows.
IPOs return to the spotlight for investors
Investor interest in IPOs is growing as market conditions improve. Strong sectors include technology, healthcare, and fintech with new listings already underway.
The US is rebooting the rules of the crypto market
The United States is setting a new direction for crypto regulation with the launch of Project Crypto — an initiative led by the new SEC chairman, Paul Atkins.
The dollar loses influence in international trade
In mid-2025, the share of cross-border contracts in USD fell below 55%, reflecting a structural shift in the global financial system.
Gold maintains growth amid soft dollar and Fed rate cut expectations
Gold continues to rise due to a weakening dollar and expectations of a Fed rate cut, with prices potentially reaching $3,700 by the end of 2025.
A new record in the crypto market
Bitcoin hits a new all-time high above $122,000, driven by institutional demand, macro trends, and regulatory optimism.
Hackers siphoned off a record amount from crypto projects in 2025
In H1 2025, crypto hackers hit a record $2.1B. State-sponsored groups like Lazarus and Gonjeshke Darande exploited platforms including Bybit and Nobitex. Attacks are now not only technical but also geopolitical.
Markets remain calm after US strikes on Iran
Despite U.S. strikes on Iran, global markets remain calm. The MSCI World Index dipped just 0.12%, and investors show no panic.
UBS predicts a global economic slowdown
Analysts at UBS predict a noticeable deceleration in global economic growth in the second half of 2025.
European markets rise amid easing trade tensions
European stock exchanges opened higher, supported by easing trade tensions between the U.S. and the EU.
Turkey Hits the Brakes: Shock Rate Hike Signals End of Easing Cycle
In a move that caught markets off guard, Turkey’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate from 42.5% to 46% on Thursday, effectively ending the easing cycle it began in December.
Europe Markets Open Lower Amid Chip Sector Decline
European markets started the day on a cautious note, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 index opening 0.8% lower following recent gains.
India Slashes Interest Rates Amid Global Trade Tensions
In response to escalating global uncertainties, India’s central bank has cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.00%, marking its second consecutive reduction this year.