Breaking News, Business, Financial and Economic News, World News from EconoTimes

Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Business

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 01:47 PM All times are UTC

Follow Series

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase Announces New Listings, Could These Coins Skyrocket Next?

Sep 05, 2024 22:38 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Coinbase International Exchange has unveiled new listings that could ignite strong price movements in select altcoins. As the exchange broadens its global reach, traders are closely watching for significant market...

Digital Currency Revolution

Kamala Harris’ Campaign Isn’t Taking Crypto, But Her Super PAC Is — Says Coinbase CFO

Sep 05, 2024 21:29 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Speaking at the Citi Global TMT Conference, Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas revealed that while Kamala Harris campaign isnt directly taking cryptocurrency donations, her Super PAC has embraced the digital currency through...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ex-Binance CEO CZ Receives Lifetime Ban from Managing the Exchange, Richard Teng Confirms

Sep 05, 2024 21:04 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Binance CEO Richard Teng confirmed in a recent statement that CZ, the companys former chief executive, is permanently barred from managing or operating the exchange. This lifetime ban follows CZs guilty plea as part of a...

Digital Currency Revolution

Donald Trump Vows to Make Bitcoin King Again, Pledges US Crypto Domination

Sep 05, 2024 20:51 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

At the Economic Club of New York, Donald Trump pledged to propel the U.S. to the top of the global crypto stage. Promising to cut regulatory roadblocks, Trump emphasized that Bitcoin would be a central focus of his...

Digital Currency Revolution

AI Coins Ready to Surge as Nvidia Sparks Rally with $165 Target Amid Market Drama

Sep 05, 2024 20:31 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

AI coins are on investors radar for a potential surge, as Nvidia stock holds firm with a $165 price target despite recent market turbulence. Analysts remain confident in Nvidias growth prospects, sparking renewed interest...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Whales Trigger 285% Netflow Spike, Setting SHIB Up for a Price Rally

Sep 05, 2024 20:21 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu (SHIB) saw its netflows skyrocket 285%, fueled by heightened whale activity. The surge in whale transactions has ignited fresh speculation of a potential SHIB price explosion, as large holders position for a...

Johnson & Johnson Increases Talc Settlement Offer to Over $9 Billion Amid Legal Battles

Sep 05, 2024 19:41 pm UTC| Business Life Law

Johnson Johnson has added $1.1 billion to its talc settlement, raising the total to over $9 billion. The healthcare giant aims to resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging its talc products caused cancer. The settlement is...

791 792 793 794 795 796 797 798 799 800

Economy

Gold Prices Slip as Dollar Strengthens Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Rising Inflation

Gold prices declined on Monday as a strengthening U.S. dollar and persistent inflation concerns weighed heavily on the precious metal. Spot gold dropped 0.6% to $4,720.67 per ounce, while gold futures slid 0.9% to...

Oil Prices Surge as U.S. Imposes Blockade on Iranian Shipping Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions

Global financial markets were rattled Monday after the United States announced a blockade on Iranian shipping following the breakdown of weekend peace negotiations. The decision has renewed fears over Middle East energy...

Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Warns of Action if Korean Won Weakens Further

South Koreas Bank of Korea governor nominee, Shin Hyun-song, signaled on Monday that policymakers stand ready to intervene should the Korean won experience excessive depreciation. In written statements submitted to...

U.S. Blockades Strait of Hormuz as Oil Prices Surge Past $100

Oil prices climbed sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, with Brent crude jumping 8% to $102.93 per barrel after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy would begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz. The move...

U.S. Futures Plunge as Iran Ceasefire Talks Collapse and Hormuz Blockade Looms

U.S. stock index futures dropped sharply Sunday evening after ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran broke down, raising fears of prolonged conflict and further disruptions to global energy markets. The...

Politics

U.S. Blockades Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Iran Tensions

The U.S. military has announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz effective Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern, targeting vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas. Ships not bound for Iran will be permitted to...

U.S., Australia, and Philippines Conduct Joint South China Sea Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions With China

The United States, Australia, and the Philippines wrapped up their second trilateral maritime exercises of 2025 in the South China Sea, reinforcing their collective commitment to freedom of navigation and regional security...

Taiwan Insists Government Must Lead Cross-Strait Engagement Amid China's New Incentives

Taiwans top security official has made clear that any response to Chinas latest proposed trade and tourism measures must be government-led, not driven by opposition party diplomacy. National Security Bureau chief Tsai...

Spain's Sanchez Urges China to Take Greater Global Leadership Role During Beijing Visit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to assume a more meaningful role in addressing pressing global challenges, including climate change, international security, defense, and the fight against inequality....

Hungary's Orban Loses Power as Magyar Wins in Landslide; U.S. Reactions Divided

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was voted out of power after 16 years in office as Hungarians turned out in record numbers to elect center-right challenger Peter Magyar....

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

AI Deradicalization Tools: How Chatbots Could Help Combat Violent Extremism Online

As artificial intelligence platforms become more deeply embedded in daily life, concerns about their role in enabling dangerous behavior continue to grow. A New Zealand startup is now developing a groundbreaking tool that...

TSMC Posts Record Q1 2026 Profits Driven by Surging AI Chip Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is on track to deliver its fourth straight quarter of record-breaking earnings, with analysts forecasting a 50% jump in net profit for the first quarter of 2026. The surge is...

OpenAI Addresses Security Vulnerability in macOS App Certification Process

OpenAI disclosed a security concern on Friday involving a third-party developer tool known as Axios, which is connected to the process used to verify the authenticity of its macOS applications. The company confirmed it has...

San Francisco Suspect Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Home

San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old suspect Friday following a pre-dawn attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altmans residence in the citys North Beach neighborhood. According to the San Francisco Police Department, an...

SanDisk Joins Nasdaq-100, Replacing Atlassian on April 20

Nasdaq Inc. confirmed late Friday that SanDisk Corporation will enter the Nasdaq-100 Index, taking the spot previously held by Atlassian Corp Plc when markets open on Monday, April 20, 2026. The change signals a broader...