A vulnerability in Zcash’s Orchard pool could have allowed undetectable counterfeiting of ZEC tokens before being patched. Zcash developers patched a critical counterfeiting vulnerability in the Orchard pool discovered on May 29. The flaw, identified by security researcher
Tokyo signals readiness to act against excessive yen volatility after May reserves fell by a historic amount, hinting at possible intervention. Japan’s finance minister reiterated the country’s right to intervene in currency markets as the yen neared 160 per dollar, a leve
Oil prices edge lower in Asian trade as traders weigh geopolitical risks against market fundamentals. West Texas Intermediate crude fell to $90.85 in early Asian trading Friday, extending losses below $91.00. The decline comes despite heightened tensions involving Iran, as
Oil prices retreat despite Iran threats after US signals progress on a potential peace deal with Tehran. West Texas Intermediate crude fell to $90.85 in early Asian trading Friday, paring three days of gains. The decline comes as investors weigh Iran’s warnings over the St
China’s central bank will announce its daily yuan reference rate, influencing onshore trading within a 2% band around the midpoint. The People’s Bank of China is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at approximately 6.7735, a key benchmark for the yuan’s daily tradin
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signals readiness to act on currency markets, but the yen shows no immediate reaction. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated the government is prepared to respond appropriately to foreign exchange movements as needed. The remar
North Dakota pushes Enhanced Oil Recovery to increase production North Dakota officials are promoting Enhanced Oil Recovery technologies to boost oil production in the Bakken region. The Trump administration has increased access to federal lands and offshore waters
Iran reasserts control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatens US bases as ceasefire talks stall, disrupting global oil supply. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and warned of retaliation against US regional bases, as c
April data shows Japan's real wages rising for a fourth month, with household spending surpassing forecasts, bolstering BOJ rate hike prospects. Japan’s real wages increased 1.9% year-on-year in April, marking a fourth consecutive monthly gain. The rise was driven by a 3.5
XAU/USD falls near $4,470 in early trading amid geopolitical uncertainty and upcoming US nonfarm payrolls data. Gold prices retreated to $4,470 in early Asian trading Friday, dipping below $4,500 as stalled US-Iran ceasefire negotiations weighed on sentiment. The precious