AI-powered trading hasn’t yet reached an “iPhone moment,” when everyone is carrying around an algorithmic, reinforcement learning portfolio manager in their pocket, but something like that is coming, experts say. In fact, the power of AI meets its match when faced with the dynamic, adversarial arena of trading markets. Unlike an AI agent informed by
Everclear, a decentralized cross-chain clearing protocol that solves liquidity fragmentation for blockchains and digital assets, today announced a strategic partnership with Router Protocol, a cross-chain interoperability layer that connects Layer-1 and Layer-2 blockchains to allow contract-level data flows across them. The collaboration enabled the integration of Everclear’s clearing and settlement netting infrastructure with Router Protocol’s
China just delivered a strong message to global markets this week. Authorities injected ¥668.5 billion into the financial system within days. This move grabbed investor attention across equities, commodities, and digital assets. Market participants now reassess risk as liquidity conditions improve. The China liquidity injection arrived during a sensitive economic phase. Growth momentum slowed while
Hong Kong’s financial authorities have outlined a decade-long strategy aimed at expanding real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and solidifying the city’s digital financial infrastructure, signaling a structured shift in how capital markets may operate in the years ahead. The Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) detailed the strategy in a concept paper titled Hong Kong Capital Market
BlackRock clients added fresh capital to crypto markets this week. On-chain data shows $52.37 million flowed into Bitcoin. At the same time, another $23.21 million moved into Ethereum. The buys appeared in wallets linked to BlackRock’s digital asset operations. Whale tracking data flagged the activity as a new accumulation, not internal transfers. The timing matters.
Bank of America (BoA), one of the largest banks in the world, recently compared Bitcoin (BTC) to the printing press. Analysts at the bank say that Bitcoin could change finance in a way similar to how the printing press changed the spread of information hundreds of years ago. This bold statement has sparked discussions among
U.S. marijuana stocks surged dramatically after reports suggested that former President Donald Trump may sign an executive order to reclassify cannabis at the federal level. The news sparked excitement among investors, driving significant trading activity across the sector. The US Cannabis ETF ($MSOS) led the rally, jumping 55% in one day. Trading volume reached around
Corporate Bitcoin adoption has hit an inflection point with public/private firms acquiring over 1.08 million BTC compared to only 197,000 BTC held in January 2023. This increase marks a shift in corporate attitudes towards maintaining wealth and resiliency in their balance sheets and creating long-term value in a global economy facing extreme changes. Companies have
Japan is considering its first interest rate hike in nearly a year. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is looking at this step to respond to rising inflation and signs of economic recovery, while aiming to maintain stability in prices, support growth, and reassure investors. The decision could affect businesses, consumers and global markets. Why Japan
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