Oil traders note - Saudi airstrikes in Yemen expose escalating tensions with UAE China defies easing calls as PBOC keeps rates steady and shifts focus to fiscal support Silver steadies after sharpest sell-off in 5 years as metals head for best year since 1979 PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.0348 (vs. estimate at…

Analysts are split on whether Bitcoin’s typical four-year cycle has ended in 2025, with institutional ETFs and regulatory shifts cited as key factors.

Small business owners, long considered the core of President Donald Trump's political base, are now increasingly feeling the brunt of his policies during his second term in office, according to economist Paul Krugman. read more

Reddit Inc. (NYSE: RDDT) co-founder Alexis Ohanian has slammed California's proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax, warning that it could be an expensive mistake, especially for the state's startup economy. read more

Musk flags silver supply (and price!) risks as China export curbs spark market concern PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 7.0331 (vs. estimate at 7.0057) China launches “Justice Mission 2025” drills simulating blockade around Taiwan (more info) BoJ signals more rate hikes ahead as policy seen far from neutral. JPY trades higher. Christmas Day/Boxing…

Sean Duffy Touts Trump administration's withdrawal of $4B in funding for California's high-speed rail project as money saved for taxpayers. read more

Bitcoin is helping reinforce the US dollar’s reserve currency status by acting as a market check on excessive inflation and deficit spending, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said.

‘Justice Mission 2025’ exercises to test US response after largest-ever arms sale to Taipei

The “fast-moving retail crowd” is one of the reasons Bitcoin is ending the year lower than it started, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

Bernie Sanders accuses Trump of tripling his wealth as president through crypto ventures funded by foreign governments. read more