These attacks were unprecedented. We could not have imagined this scenario actually playing out. Most airports and airlines in the region are affected.A drone has hit a residential tower overnight in Dubai. It sparked a fire and residents were forced to evacuate the building. This conflict has come to the doorstep of a territory that many perceive to be one of the world's top safe-haven territories.That perception was by design and helped attract both money and talent. The strikes threaten more than lives a ...

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Group 1: Geopolitical Impact on Investment - Venture capitalists are expected to reassess investment opportunities due to increased geopolitical risks, particularly from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which will influence considerations of asset security, liquidity, and stability in a multipolar world [1] - The chaos resulting from geopolitical instability is anticipated to benefit certain sectors, especially stablecoins, as they become a preferred settlement layer when traditional banking channels face sanctions or capital controls [2] Group 2: Stablecoin Sector Growth - The demand for stablecoins is projected to rise in risk-off environments, with infrastructure that facilitates faster and cheaper stablecoin settlements, such as compliance tools and cross-chain bridges, likely to attract more capital [2] - Kast, a London-based fintech focused on stablecoins, raised $80 million in a Series A funding round, achieving a valuation of $600 million, to enhance the integration of digital dollars with retail payments [4] - Cryptio, a crypto accounting platform, secured $45 million in a Series B funding round, aimed at providing audit-ready accounting data for enterprises involved in crypto transactions, reflecting a shift towards back-office infrastructure for regulatory compliance [5][6] - The Zcash Open Development Lab raised $25 million to enhance the infrastructure of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency network and improve usability across different blockchain networks [7] Group 3: Overall Fundraising Trends - Crypto startups collectively raised $192 million in the past week, bringing the total fundraising for the year to $2.75 billion, indicating a robust interest in the sector despite geopolitical uncertainties [3]

As markets turn volatile, investors are increasingly looking for stability.Bybit and Tether are deepening their strategic collaboration with the launch of Golden Season, a new initiative bringing tokenized gold (XAUT) closer to crypto investors with more than $1M in gold-backed rewards.Backed 1:1 by physical gold stored in Swiss vaults, XAUT connects one of the world’s most trusted store-of-value assets with the flexibility of digital markets.Through Golden Season, users will gain access to trading rewards, ...

As markets turn volatile, investors are increasingly looking for stability.Bybit and Tether are deepening their strategic collaboration with the launch of Golden Season, a new initiative bringing tokenized gold (XAUT) closer to crypto investors with more than $1M in gold-backed rewards.Backed 1:1 by physical gold stored in Swiss vaults, XAUT connects one of the world’s most trusted store-of-value assets with the flexibility of digital markets.Through Golden Season, users will gain access to trading rewards, ...

9 a. m. in Shanghai, Shenzhen, A Here in Hong Kong.You're watching the China show. I'm Yvonne Man with David English. Good morning.We're counting down to the open of markets in greater China. Our top stories today, stocks across the region are tracking losses on Wall Street as the Iran war escalates. Brent crude is coming on line.We're down about 2.3% in the opening moments. New York crude is down 3% with the US considering a range of options to address the spike in prices. President Trump calls on Iranian ...

Financial hubs Dubai and Abu Dhabi are caught in a conflict with Iran that’s impossible to ignore.Alex Morgan looks at whether the cities can remain stable in a period of uncertainty https://t.co/VmaC8YJLj5 https://t.co/t12EFkmTGv ...

Major exchange reserves prioritize high liquidity and stability, though reserve sizes vary drastically. Binance leads with $136.02 billion, nearly five times the next largest, OKX ($28.91 billion).Binance and OKX, the top two by reserve value, show a strong preference for Low Risk (Stablecoins) and Medium Risk (Tier 1 Blue-Chip) assets. Bybit is the most conservative, with Stablecoins making up over half (50.18%) its reserve. BTC and USDT are the largest single assets for most top exchanges, accounting for ...

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Dubai built its reputation as an island of stability. Now Iranian missiles are raining down. On “The Intelligence” @BrowneGareth reports on the widening conflict https://t.co/Q259GjgkbI ...