Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February – but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.
Month: January 2025
At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday – UN
The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.
Canada, Mexico and China face tariffs on Saturday, White House says
Canadian oil will be hit with a lower levy of 10%, likely by mid-February, President Trump says.
Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line
Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia.
Stablecoin Expansion to Drive the Next Crypto Rally as Market Cap Hits $200B: CryptoQuant
Stablecoin supply has expanded significantly, pushing total market capitalization beyond $200B. Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC lead the surge, increasing liquidity across exchanges. CryptoQuant analysts note that such trends have historically preceded bullish market movements.
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MicroStrategy Raises Preferred Stock Offering from $250M to $584M
MicroStrategy announced an increase in its preferred stock offering from $250M to $584M, issuing 7.3M shares at $80 each. The raised capital is expected to fund corporate strategies and potential Bitcoin acquisitions, reinforcing the company’s position in the digital asset sector.
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Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga play LA FireAid show
The concert, which also featured Dr Dre and Pink, took place to help raise funds to rebuild the LA area.
German immigration bill rejected despite far-right backing
MPs vote against a law proposed by the main conservative opposition and supported by Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribery in landmark case
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola’s oil market.
US SEC Approves NYSE Arca’s Proposal to List Bitwise Joint Bitcoin and Ether ETF
The SEC’s “accelerated approval” grants NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the hybrid Bitwise’s fund that holds spot Bitcoin, Ethereum, offering dual crypto exposure.
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