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In new research, Emergence AI said autonomous AI agents became more violent, deceptive, and unstable during weeks-long simulations designed to study long-term behavior.

The GBP/USD pair loses ground to near 1.3415 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The British Pound (GBP) edges lower against the Greenback amid UK political turmoil. Traders will take more cues from the UK employment report, which is due later on Tuesday. 

EUR/JPY inches lower after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 185.10 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency cross declines as the Euro (EUR) weakens amid persistent uncertainty in the Middle East surrounding Iran.

The AUD/USD pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's modest recovery from the 0.7120-0.7115 region, or over a two-week low, and meets with a fresh supply during the Asian session on Tuesday.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is gaining ground after posting modest losses in the previous day and trading around 99.10 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.

The EUR/USD pair trades in negative territory around 1.1645 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The Euro (EUR) softens against the US Dollar (USD) amid persistent uncertainty in the Middle East surrounding Iran.

Japan's Economy Minister, Minoru Kiuchi, said on Tuesday that the government will respond swiftly while monitoring the economic impact of the Middle East conflict and price hikes on households and businesses.

Silver (XAG/USD) attracts some sellers following a modest Asian session uptick to the $79.00 neighborhood and drops to a fresh daily low in the last hour.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) published the Minutes of its May monetary policy meeting this Tuesday, which showed that eight members saw case for rate hike as strongest and one member preferred to await further data. 

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 6.8375 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8435 and 6.7909 Reuters estimate.

USD/JPY extends its gains for the seventh consecutive day, trading around 159.00 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair appreciates as the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains subdued despite stronger-than-expected preliminary economic growth data from Japan.

The USD/CAD pair edges higher during the Asian session on Tuesday, stalling the previous day's modest pullback from the vicinity of a one-month peak, around the 1.3765 region, touched last week.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $101.85 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The WTI price declines after US President Donald Trump said he was holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states.

The Japanese economy expanded 0.5% over the quarter in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, the preliminary report published by the Cabinet Office showed on Tuesday. This reading followed a 0.3% growth recorded in Q4 of 2025 and beat market expectations of a 0.4% expansion.

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter said that the central bank is worried higher energy costs will feed through to consumer prices quickly given the stretched state of the domestic economy, potentially creating a ‌significant shift in inflation expectations, Reuters repor

US President Donald Trump said that the United States (US) would be “probably satisfied” if it could reach an agreement with Iran that prevents Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, the Guardian reported on Monday.

Gold price (XAU/USD) recovers some lost ground from a one-and-a-half-month low to around $4,565 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The precious metal edges higher amid a weaker US Dollar (USD).

Cable bottomed at the 1.33 handle in Asian trade and ground higher through London and New York to close back above the 1.34 handle, a session range of roughly 150 pips and a textbook reclaim of the 200-day exponential moving average on the daily chart.

The Yen drifted toward the 159.00 zone through Monday's session and closed close to 158.80, marking a sixth straight losing day against a US Dollar that just refuses to peak. The price action itself was unremarkable, a 60-pip range on the day, but the trajectory is striking.

The Australian Dollar found a floor at the 0.7120 level in the early European session on Monday and ground its way back toward 0.7180 by mid-afternoon, helped along by a softer US Dollar and a modest improvement in the risk tone.

The Euro advances late in the North American session, up by 0.26% amid a volatile session characterized by geopolitical headlines and broad US Dollar weakness across the board. At the time of writing, the EUR/USD pair trades at 1.1654 after bouncing off daily lows of 1.1608.

The NZD/USD starts the session near the 0.5880 region on Tuesday as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid shifting Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations and mixed developments surrounding negotiations between the US and Iran.

United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang notes that USD/SGD has rebounded from its recent low near 1.2660 and upward momentum is starting to build. The pair is seen as broadly supported above 1.2735, with major support at 1.2660.

DBS Group Research economists led by Mo Ji assess recent China data, highlighting strong external trade but subdued domestic demand across consumption, investment and credit. They note resilient exports, soft industrial production and weak Fixed Asset Investment, especially in property.

The British Pound (GBP) extends its gains on Monday as political pressure over Prime Minister Keir Starmer increases. At the same time, Andy Burnham, the challenger to succeed Starmer, ruled out changing Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules if he becomes PM.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) falls toward the 99.10 region on Monday as traders assess fresh geopolitical headlines and the upcoming leadership transition at the Federal Reserve (Fed).

United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Monday that he has ordered a pause on a planned US military attack scheduled for Tuesday after appeals from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders.

MUFG’s Michael Wan highlights that Asian Emerging Markets (EM) currencies have weakened as higher US real yields, a stronger Dollar and elevated Oil prices weigh on sentiment.

Standard Chartered’s Tommy Wu raises Taiwan’s 2026 growth forecast to 9.5% from 7.6% after much stronger-than-expected Q1 GDP data. The AI supercycle and robust exports are seen as key drivers, while private consumption benefits from government cash handouts and a tech-led stock rally.

Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Monday that the volatility in Oil prices is affecting the forex market. Speaking to reporters after the first day of the G7 Finance Ministers meeting in France, she added that she is seeing speculative moves in the financial markets.

Alex Loo at TD Securities highlights that China’s April data were weak, with soft retail sales and falling investment, while exports and housing prices offered some relief.

Bitcoin retail inflows to Binance remained at record lows as aggressive BTC futures selling and weakening spot demand pressured BTC below $77,000.

Many experts voiced concerns that the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair would lead to uncertainty about the central bank’s independence, particularly in setting interest rates.

The NYDFS approvals allow GalaxyOne Prime NY to offer trading and financing services to institutional investors in one of the most tightly regulated US crypto markets.

Bitcoin positions itself for a rally above $80,000 after Strategy's $2 billion BTC buy, crumbling investor confidence in the US Treasury and a potential US-Iran deal.

Hosting revenue outpaced mining as new capacity came online, highlighting Soluna’s shift toward data centers for AI and high-performance computing.

A political action committee aligned with crypto interest groups reported spending more than $4 million in support of Democratic US House candidate Jasmine Clark in Georgia.

Bitcoin traders are closely watching the $74,000-$75,000 support zone as exchange inflows rise and market signals weaken following BTC's loss of momentum above $82,000.

Bitcoin dropped to the crucial $76,000 support level while large-cap altcoins sold off sharply. Do technical charts suggest that traders will buy the dip?

Minnesota-based banking institutions and credit unions will be authorized to provide digital asset custody services in a nonfiduciary capacity as of Aug. 1.

Institutional investors pulled capital from Bitcoin and Ether products as Iran tension and rising inflation rattled markets, while XRP and Solana funds continued to attract fresh inflows.

Ether price fell sharply below $2,100 as increasing sell pressure on Binance and persistent ETF outflows fueled bearish momentum.

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A bullish long-term chart pattern puts HYPE on track for a potential rally above $70 this year, with a16z-linked accumulation and fresh institutional catalysts strengthening the case.

The FCA and Bank of England are seeking feedback on new tokenization guidance and plans to extend operating hours for the UK’s core payment and settlement infrastructure toward near-24/7 availability.

Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 in Texas, plans asset sale and wind-down as regulatory pressure forces shutdown of its Bitcoin ATM network.

EUR 1 billion note programme planned for 2026 following completion of global issuance infrastructure by the end of Q3 2026.

Wall Street and payment giants are quietly taking over Solana, moving billions onto the network for tokenized funds and global payments even as the broader crypto market cools down, according to a new report by Messari.

The turnover comes as the foundation undergoes an internal transition tied to a new organizational mandate aimed at redefining its role within Ethereum.

Galaxy Digital became the second company this year to secure a New York BitLicense, following Strike’s approval in March.