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Nintendo will raise the global price of the Switch 2 to US$500 from US$450, citing pressure on profitability from tariffs and higher memory, materials, shipping, and logistics costs, according to Bloomberg. The company forecast operating profit of 370 billion yen (US$2.36 billion) for the year

IMF Report on AI and Financial Stability Risks The International Monetary Fund released a report on May 7 stating that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how financial systems respond to cyber vulnerabilities and security incidents, while simultaneously amplifying cybersecurity risks and

SOL trades near $85 in tight range, signaling strong compression before breakout. Analysts expect 20–30% upside if SOL breaks above the $90 resistance zone. Weak on-chain activity contrasts with rising sentiment and bullish market expectations. Solana — SOL, has spent months moving

Stellantis announced on May 8 that it will expand its partnership with China's EV maker Leapmotor, adding production of Leapmotor's B10 model and a jointly developed electric C-SUV under the Opel brand at its Zaragoza plant in Spain. The owner of Jeep and Peugeot will also cooperate with Leapmotor o

Chinese EV Makers Enter South Korea Market Chinese electric vehicle makers are expanding into South Korea's automotive market. Zeekr, owned by Geely, opened its first showroom in Seoul, while BYD widened its vehicle lineup to compete with domestic leaders Hyundai and Kia, according to an

Global gold demand surged in the first quarter of 2026, with volume increasing 74% to reach $193 billion, according to a World Gold Council report. The increase was driven by both price appreciation of the yellow metal and heightened investor interest amid geopolitical uncertainty.

The Federal Reserve’s April meeting saw an 8-4 split—the biggest divergence in more than 30 years—while keeping interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive time. What does extending the policy pause period mean for the crypto market?

Key Insights Cardano trades in a tight range between $0.23 support and $0.27 resistance, reflecting reduced volatility and cautious sentiment among traders. Open interest’s decline to $433 million signals fading participation, with traders closing positions instead of building new exposure i

BlackRock, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley have opened dozens of new positions tied to cryptocurrency, blockchain infrastructure, tokenization and digital asset investment products, according to job postings reviewed across LinkedIn and recruitment platforms this week. The positions span tokenized asset

AI Talent Disruption Across Asia AI-related job postings have increased 50% year-on-year, even as the broader job market remains flat, according to Peter Bithos, chief commercial officer of Seek, who discussed the shifting employment landscape in a recent podcast episode focused on how

Indonesia plans to launch electric vehicle incentives in early June 2026 to cut fuel use and reduce oil imports, according to Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. The government has prepared a budget for the program targeting 100,000 electric cars and 100,000 electric motorcycles this year.

SHIB declined after December 2024 due to weak sentiment and macroeconomic pressure. Shibarium and ecosystem upgrades failed to deliver strong mass adoption or price support. Rising memecoin competition reduced SHIB dominance and investor attention. Shiba Inu once turned heads across

Indian officials have grown increasingly worried about US President Donald Trump's warm relations with Pakistan, approximately one year after the two nations came close to all-out war, according to the report. Officials in New Delhi say Trump's close ties with Pakistan provide diplomatic cover the c

According to the British newspaper Financial Times, on May 8, Claude developer Anthropic is considering launching a new round of fundraising in the summer, aiming to raise about $50 billion, with a pre-investment valuation of about $900 billion; after the deal, the valuation is expected to be close to $1 trillion. Citing five people with knowledge of the matter, the Financial Times said the fundraising talks are still in an early stage, and Anthropic has not yet accepted any offers, with the fundraising expected to be completed within two months.

According to a May 8 announcement by the South Korean National Assembly and reporting by South Korean financial media outlet Edaily, the National Assembly plenary session on May 7 passed an amendment to the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, requiring companies engaged in cross-border transfers of virtual assets to register with the Minister of Strategy and Finance. It also brings cross-border flows of virtual assets such as stablecoins and cross-border transfers of funds between the won and foreign currencies under the foreign exchange supervision regime. The amendment also adjusts the classification framework for foreign exchange businesses and increases the penalties for illegal foreign exchange trading activities.

According to the on-chain monitoring platform Lookonchain, which published a report on May 8, an address marked by on-chain analytics firm Arkham as being potentially associated with ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees purchased an additional 2,920 ETH on that day, worth approximately $6.67 million based on the price at the time.

Ethereum mainnet adopted the Uniswap v4 Hook mechanism, and the token sat1 appeared on May 8. According to GMGN market data, as of the time of this writing, sat1’s market cap is $8.4 million, with a 24-hour trading volume of $2.2 million. sato, which is in the same mechanism track, launched about four days ago, and its market cap once neared $40 million.

Flutter Entertainment announced a leadership transition at FanDuel, with Chief Executive Amy Howe departing after five years and Christian Genetski stepping into the CEO role. The departure was confirmed alongside Flutter’s Q1 2026 results. </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A

Pi Network co-founder Dr. Fan Chengdiao said at the Consensus Miami 2026 conference held in Miami, the United States on May 6 (Wednesday) that the crypto industry has long suffered from a disconnect between token design and actual innovation, and argued that tokens should serve as tools to drive real user engagement and product benefits, rather than as a means for capital raising.