A timeline of the U.S. semiconductor market in 2025

A timeline of the U.S. semiconductor market in 2025

It’s already been a tumultuous year for the U.S. semiconductor industry. The semiconductor industry plays a sizable role in the “AI race” that the U.S. seems determined to win, which is why this context is worth paying attention to: from Intel’s appointment of Lip-Bu Tan — who wasted no time getting to work trying to…

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Stars align for Bitcoin rally to 0K, but futures traders exercise caution — Here’s why

Stars align for Bitcoin rally to $100K, but futures traders exercise caution — Here’s why

Moderate optimism can be seen in Bitcoin derivatives data, but not everyone is convinced that new all-time highs are “programmed.” Key takeaways: BTC hit $97,900 due to soaring institutional investor demand, but futures pricing shows traders aren’t confident in a sustained rally. Macroeconomic risks and global trade tensions cap bullish sentiment despite $3.6 billion in…

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Bitcoin unsure as recession looms, US-China tariff talks kick off

Bitcoin unsure as recession looms, US-China tariff talks kick off

Analysts are pointing to signs of approaching trade negotiations in May as a potential catalyst for improved investor appetite in traditional and cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin’s recovery to its all-time high may be threatened by rising recession fears, which could ease if the United States and China begin tariff negotiations this month, research analysts told Cointelegraph….

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Citizen Lab says exiled Uyghur leaders targeted with Windows spyware

Citizen Lab says exiled Uyghur leaders targeted with Windows spyware

Unknown hackers last month targeted leaders of the exiled Uyghur community in a campaign involving Windows spyware, researchers revealed Monday.  Citizen Lab, a digital rights research group based at the University of Toronto, detailed an espionage campaign against members of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), an organization that represents the Muslim-minority group, which has for…

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Crypto sentiment recovers, but weekend liquidity risks remain

Crypto sentiment recovers, but weekend liquidity risks remain

Crypto market remains vulnerable to structural weaknesses, including the lack of weekend liquidity, despite a significant improvement in investor sentiment. Crypto investor sentiment has seen a significant recovery from global tariff concerns, but analysts warn that the market’s structural weaknesses may still result in downside momentum during periods of weekend illiquidity. Risk appetite appeared to…

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