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Today so far 2026-09-20 · 00:00 UTC

Saudi Arabia is facing escalated attacks from Houthis, with the militant group claiming responsibility for strikes on the capital and authorities issuing rare air raid alerts for Riyadh. In the United States, significant political and economic developments are unfolding, including Warren Buffett handing leadership of Berkshire to his son Howard and tensions over Trump's media restrictions at the White House, while the Federal Reserve's next policy move remains uncertain. Meanwhile, humanitarian crises are worsening globally, with millions facing blackouts in Cuba and women protesting rising murders near Johannesburg.

ECB Defines Merchant Fee Cap For Digital Euro

The digital euro is moving out of the laboratory into concreteness.

2026-02-18 · 21:30 UTC
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74% Chance Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs: What’s Next for Crypto?

2026-02-18 · 14:45

Market traders are predicting a 74% chance that the Supreme Court will rule against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

ECB targets 2027 digital euro pilot as provider selection begins in Q1 2026

2026-02-18 · 13:53

The ECB is set to begin selecting EU-licensed payment providers for its digital euro pilot this quarter, with the…

Lagarde early exit report puts ECB succession and digital euro in focus

2026-02-18 · 11:22

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly weighing an early exit from the bank just as the EU…

Nevada Sues Kalshi in New Prediction Market Clash

2026-02-18 · 11:21

Nevada has escalated its fight against prediction market platform Kalshi by filing a civil enforcement action in Carson…

Ninth Circuit Rejects Kalshi Emergency Stay, Nevada Enforcement Action May Begin

2026-02-18 · 11:15

Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction-market exchange, has suffered another legal setback after the Ninth Circuit…

Only The Federal Government Has The Power To Regulate Prediction Markets: CFTC

2026-02-18 · 08:53

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said only the federal government has the authority to regulate…

Wall Street Pushes Deeper Into Prediction Markets With New ETF Filings

2026-02-18 · 05:55

Prediction market exposure is being packaged for public investors as the U.S.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Kalshi Bid to Pause Nevada Enforcement

2026-02-18 · 00:06

The ruling clears a path for state action, leaving predictions-market operator Kalshi with limited options, according to…

BRICS Launches Decentralized Payment System to Bypass the US Dollar

2026-02-17 · 17:30

BRICS, an intergovernmental organization comprising major economies across multiple continents, has introduced a new…

Senator Warren Calls on Bessent to Review $500M WLFI Deal Over Security Risks

2026-02-17 · 15:30

Two U.S.

'See You in Court': CFTC Chair Defends Jurisdiction as States Fight Prediction Markets

2026-02-17 · 15:07

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig hit back at states that have been challenging its authority to regulate prediction markets.

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Drive Bitcoin and Gold Lower

2026-02-17 · 14:00

Bitcoin and gold prices declined on Tuesday as investors monitored escalating geopolitical tensions ahead of renewed U.S.

Congressman Calls for Review of Overseas Support for Autonomous Vehicles

2026-02-17 · 13:01

The request marks a shift from Capitol Hill questioning to formal regulatory pressure, as lawmakers raise concerns about…

Canada Spearheads New Trade Alliance to Counter Trump’s Influence

2026-02-17 · 11:30

Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, is organizing a trade alliance that would bring together the EU and the…

Cryptocurrency and Other Global Markets React to Upcoming US-Iran Talks

2026-02-17 · 06:48

US-Iran talks, scheduled to happen in Geneva later today, have attracted a lot of attention.

Digital euro: Germany reveals its plan against the dollar

2026-02-17 · 06:18

Washington throws its dollar stablecoins onto the Old Continent. Berlin says no.

Gold Forecast: Researchers See Prices Hovering Near $5,000 in Q1 2026

2026-02-16 · 23:15

Gold is expected to trade around current prices through the first quarter, according to Sucden Financial market…

Ray Dalio Warns: World Order Has Collapsed as New Geopolitical Era Emerges

2026-02-16 · 18:05

Ray Dalio warns that the post-WWII world order has collapsed, with global leaders acknowledging a new era defined by…

Prediction Markets Remain Skeptical on Disclosure After Obama Confirm Aliens ‘Are Real’

2026-02-16 · 12:30

Even after former U.S.

Ray Dalio Says the World Order Established After World War II Is Breaking Down

2026-02-16 · 12:05

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has renewed his warning that the global order established after World War II is…

Rubio Works To Rebuild Trust Between US And Europe

2026-02-16 · 10:30

In Munich, the applause did not dispel the unease.

‘There Are No Rules’: Billionaire Ray Dalio on the Collapse of the Old World Order

2026-02-15 · 19:00

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio declared that “the world order as it has stood for decades no longer exists,” warning…

EURO : The ECB strikes a major blow with the expansion of the EUREP

2026-02-15 · 18:05

The Euro prepares its grand return to the world stage.

Russia’s Return to the Dollar: A Non-Existing Dilemma

2026-02-15 · 09:30

The rumors of discussions on Russia’s return to the dollar system sparked speculation about the strength of the…

ECB Enhances Repo Facility to Broaden Global Euro Liquidity

2026-02-15 · 08:30

The ECB updates the Eurosystem repo facility for central banks (EUREP) to provide standing access against euro…

Dutch House of Representatives advances controversial 36% tax law

2026-02-13 · 20:05

Certain assets, like equity in a qualifying start-up company and physical property used for non-investment, were exempt…

Israeli Authorities Charge Two in Alleged Scheme to Profit From Confidential IDF Operations

2026-02-13 · 16:00

Israeli prosecutors have filed charges against an Israel Defense Forces reservist and a civilian accused of using…

The Netherlands House Has Approved a 36% Tax on Unrealized Capital Gains

2026-02-13 · 15:35

According to reports, the Dutch House of Representatives has approved a 36% tax on unrealized capital gains, permitting…

US Inflation Cools in January to 2.4% as Markets Weigh Fed’s Next Move

2026-02-13 · 15:30

U.S.

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