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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.
Court Summons Accused in Unocoin Bitcoin Theft Case
A Karnataka court has summoned hacker Srikrishna Ramesh (Sriki) and others in connection with the 2017 theft of 60.6 Bitcoin from crypto exchange Unocoin. The case involves charges related to hacking, theft, and handling alleged proceeds of crime.
Yen Price Nears 40-Year Low
Japan’s yen moved close to its weakest level in four decades after the Bank of Japan’s latest rate hike failed to stop the currency’s decline. The move suggests investors remain focused on Japan’s wide yield gap with other major economies and doubts over how far the BOJ can tighten policy. For crypto and risk markets, a weaker yen can keep attention on global liquidity, carry trades, and dollar strength.
Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC meeting
Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC meeting as Fed chair drew attention after commentary suggested the central bank is moving away from detailed forward guidance. The post said Warsh acknowledged inflation is still above target, defended the 2% goal, and declined to say whether rising bond yields concern him. For crypto and equities, the message points to a more data-dependent Fed and potentially higher policy uncertainty.
US Margin Debt Surges $112B
U.S. margin debt jumped by $112 billion in May to a record $1.42 trillion, according to data shared by The Kobeissi Letter. The increase marks the second straight monthly rise, totaling $195 billion across two months. Margin debt has climbed $495 billion, or 54%, over the past year, signaling that market leverage is rising quickly as investors take on more borrowed exposure.
China Retail Sales Fall First Since 2022
China’s economy showed a wider imbalance in May as retail sales fell 0.6%, fixed asset investment declined faster, and industrial production still expanded 4.5%. Reports said exports and high-tech sectors helped support factory activity, but weak consumption and property-linked investment continued to weigh on the recovery. Markets may read the data as another signal of fragile demand and rising policy pressure.
FBI Flags New Crypto Fraud Tactic
The FBI has warned that fraudsters are using in-person couriers to collect cash, gold, and other valuables from victims before moving the proceeds through cryptocurrency channels. The IC3 alert says scammers often impersonate banks, tech support teams, or government officials and pressure victims into believing their accounts are at risk. The tactic adds an offline step to crypto fraud, making recovery harder once funds are converted or transferred.
Telegram Restricted in India
India has restricted access to Telegram until June 22 following concerns over misuse of the platform ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination. The National Testing Agency welcomed the move, saying it was aimed at protecting exam integrity and limiting the circulation of fake question papers. The action highlights growing government pressure on messaging platforms during sensitive public examinations.
India Warns on Digital Arrest Scams
Indian officials are warning citizens about “digital arrest” scams, where fraudsters pose as police or government officers to pressure victims into transferring money. A Saviours Magazine report said impersonation of agencies such as police, CBI, ED, TRAI, and the income tax department appears in nearly 90% of complaints, while the 1930 cyber fraud helpline has helped save over Rs 4,386 crore.
BOJ Raises Rates to 1%
The Bank of Japan has raised rates to 1%, its highest level since 1995, signaling a firmer stance on inflation as Japan moves further from its long era of ultra-low borrowing costs. The decision could ripple through global markets by lifting yen yields, reducing carry trade appeal, and affecting investor positioning in equities, bonds, and crypto as liquidity conditions shift.
No Trump's Name on Kennedy Center
Judges have denied a last-minute appeal by former US President Donald Trump to keep his name on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The decision comes after Trump’s name was removed from the center’s honorees list in 2022. The Kennedy Center did not immediately comment on the ruling.