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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.
Goldman Sees AI Fueling Korea, Taiwan
Goldman Sachs said booming AI chip demand could push Taiwan’s current-account surplus above 20% of GDP and South Korea’s above 10% in 2026. The bank now expects both central banks to raise interest rates later this year as semiconductor exports continue to accelerate despite global energy market disruptions.
Modi Urges India to Cut Fuel Use
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to revive work-from-home practices, reduce fuel consumption, and postpone foreign travel as the Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes up global energy prices. Modi said the measures would help conserve foreign exchange and reduce pressure on India’s economy, which relies heavily on imported oil.
Saylor Says Strategy Will Keep Buying BTC
Michael Saylor said Strategy would replenish any bitcoin it sells with “10 to 20” more BTC, reinforcing the company’s long-term accumulation strategy. The comments came after the firm said it may use portions of its bitcoin holdings to help fund dividends tied to its STRC preferred stock program while continuing to expand its treasury.
Trump Eyes AI Cybersecurity Order
Donald Trump’s administration is preparing an executive order that would expand cybersecurity cooperation between US agencies and AI companies to counter AI-driven cyber threats. The proposal reportedly focuses on voluntary information sharing and infrastructure protection rather than mandatory government approval for advanced AI models.
Bitcoin Pullback Fails to Shake Bulls
Despite slipping under $80,000, Bitcoin options traders continue positioning for a rebound, with downside hedges easing and upside demand building. Recent volatility was linked to profit-taking and futures liquidations after BTC’s sharp rally from April lows, while on-chain metrics still point toward improving market structure.
JPMorgan Makes AI Core Infrastructure
JPMorgan Chase has reclassified its $2 billion annual AI budget as core infrastructure within its $19.8 billion technology spend for 2026. CEO Jamie Dimon said AI deployment has already generated $2 billion in savings, with the bank now running over 500 production AI use cases across fraud detection, compliance, and operations.
Connecticut Passes Sweeping AI Bill
Connecticut has approved SB5, one of the broadest state-level AI laws in the US, with Governor Ned Lamont expected to sign it. The legislation introduces rules for AI companions, hiring algorithms, synthetic media transparency, and frontier AI developers, with provisions taking effect from October 2026.
Pump.fun Profitability Hits 2026 High
The share of profitable Pump.fun traders rose to 73.28% in April 2026, more than doubling from the platform’s June 2025 low, according to CoinGecko data. The recovery follows a sharp decline in active wallets through 2025, with analysts suggesting many unprofitable traders exited the platform during the downturn.
Trump Says Cruise Hantavirus Outbreak ‘Should Be Fine’
Trump said the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship is under control despite concerns over cuts to US virus research programs.
Fed Focus Shifts Back to Inflation
Nick Timiraos said the Federal Reserve has shifted its focus from labor market weakness to inflation pressures driven by tariffs and the Iran conflict.