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Google pushes the boundaries of AI commerce with its new Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), designed to let AI agents shop and transact on behalf of users. The open protocol, supported by over 60 merchants and financial institutions, aims to create a secure, interoperable framework for AI-driven purchases. A New Era for AI Shopping Agents AP2…
China’s exports to the U.S. fell sharply in August, while overall trade growth slowed to its weakest pace in six months, signaling mounting pressures from U.S. tariffs and a cooling domestic economy. Customs data show exports to the U.S. dropped 33% year-on-year, while imports from the U.S. fell 16%, highlighting the ongoing strain in bilateral…
In an interconnected global economy where trillions of dollars flow across borders daily, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) serves as the invisible infrastructure enabling secure international financial communications. SWIFT processes over 42 million messages daily, facilitating transactions among more than 11,000 financial institutions worldwide, making it one of the most critical systems…
The BRICS coalition stands as one of the most significant geopolitical developments of the 21st century, representing a fundamental shift in global economic power dynamics. Originally coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001 as “BRIC,” the acronym identified Brazil, Russia, India, and China as emerging economies poised to reshape the world order. South…
Palantir Technologies continues its meteoric rise, closing Friday with a more than 2% gain that propelled the company’s stock to yet another record high. The surge pushed Palantir’s market capitalization to $375 billion, officially making it one of the 20 most valuable publicly traded companies in the U.S.—surpassing legacy giants like Home Depot, Procter &…
Technical analysis relies on a range of tools to help traders identify trends, reversals, and entry or exit points. Two of the most widely used indicators are Fibonacci retracement and Bollinger Bands. While they serve different purposes, both provide insight into potential support and resistance levels in price movements. Understanding how they work can significantly…
After rallying 92% in just a month—from $1.95 to $3.66—XRP is now experiencing a modest cooldown, trading near $3.17 following a 16% pullback. While some investors are expressing concern, crypto analysts argue that this correction is both expected and healthy within the broader uptrend. A Natural Reset After a Parabolic Move Crypto market veteran XRPunkie…
The GENIUS Act, short for Government-Enabled National Infrastructure for Ubiquitous Stablecoins, marks a watershed moment for the U.S. financial system. Signed into law by President Donald Trump in mid-2025, the legislation establishes a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins—blockchain-based digital tokens typically pegged to the U.S. dollar. For the first time, stablecoins have formal legal status…
Interval and Tender Offer Fund Market Experiences Accelerated Growth, Surge in Fund Launches, and Shift Toward Greater Investor Accessibility CHICAGO, July 22, 2025 — XA Investments LLC (“XAI”), an alternative investment management and consulting firm, announced today that its Non-Listed Closed-End Funds Second Quarter 2025 Market Update shows accelerated growth in the market, a surge in fund…
Strategic partnership ties Bitpanda’s upcoming token to PSG’s global fanbase and sets the stage for the rollout of Bitpanda’s full Web3 suite Cannes, France, 2 July 2025: Bitpanda, Europe’s leading crypto platform, is expanding its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain into Web3, to support the launch and growth of Vision (VSN), the token that will power Bitpanda’s new Web3…