Global Market Live News
Global financial markets are moving rapidly as economic data and geopolitical events unfold. CoinEdition’s Global Market Live coverage delivers real-time updates on digital assets, along with stocks, oil, and economic data, with a primary focus on digital assets. It tracks key developments influencing the crypto market, including central bank decisions, inflation data, and global risk sentiment. CoinEdition helps you follow not just the headlines, but the bigger picture driving volatility and opportunity across global markets.
Crypto Market Sees $500M Liquidation Wave
More than $500 million was liquidated across the crypto market in the past hour as major assets sold off sharply. Bitcoin fell near $61,100, Ethereum to $1,620, while XRP, SOL, and BNB also recorded steep declines.
French Crypto Scammers Identified
Crypto scammers from Albania targeting French victims, authorities investigate. At least one group identified, with victims reportedly losing significant amounts.
US Jobless Claims Rise to 225K
Initial jobless claims increased to 225,000, above expectations of 214,000 and higher than the prior 212,000 figure. The latest print is also 36,000 above the April 30 reading of 189,000, showing a clear rise over the past month. Since jobless claims are one of the earliest weekly labor signals, the data could influence market views on Fed policy, Treasury yields, the dollar, and Bitcoin’s risk backdrop.
US Disrupts Crypto Scam Networks, Freezes $3.8M
The U.S. Department of Justice led a multinational crackdown on Southeast Asian crypto fraud networks, disrupting millions of scam-linked accounts and freezing over $3.8 million in cryptocurrency tied to money laundering operations.
US Plans New Global Tariffs
Washington is preparing a new round of tariffs on much of the world, with the Trump administration proposing duties tied to forced-labor rules and trade enforcement. The plan could affect major partners including Canada, Mexico, the EU, China, Japan, and India. For markets, the move raises concerns over higher import costs, supply-chain pressure, and renewed trade tensions.
BlackRock Executive Highlights Tokenization Benefits
BlackRock’s Nikhil Sharma said tokenization can eliminate the traditional tradeoff between yield and liquidity. The comments reflect growing institutional interest in tokenized assets and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
South Korea Overtakes India
India has fallen to seventh place in global stock market capitalization rankings after South Korea moved ahead, according to MarketScreener. The shift follows Taiwan’s recent move above India and reflects changing investor sentiment across major Asian equity markets. The update is relevant for global risk appetite as capital rotates between emerging and developed market opportunities.
US Bill Seeks to Ban Military Prediction Bets
U.S. lawmakers and regulators are examining whether prediction markets should allow bets tied to military operations and national security decisions. Reports of unusually successful wagers before sensitive events have fueled concerns that people with privileged information could profit from classified or government-linked actions, putting the sector’s legal and ethical boundaries under fresh pressure.
Whitehat Recovers 1,003 ETH From 2016 ICO
A developer known as Florent recovered 1,003 ETH worth about $2 million from a 2016 ICO smart contract. The whitehat exploit enables original investors to reclaim funds that had remained locked for nearly nine years.
Coinbase Enables Rupee-Based Trading in India
Coinbase now allows users in India to deposit, withdraw, and trade using the Indian rupee. The expansion follows the exchange’s registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit and compliance with local AML rules.