Heidi Cuthbert

MEXC has appointed Vugar Usi as chief executive as the crypto exchange accelerates efforts to secure global licences, including compliance with the European Union’s MiCA framework.

Zcash surged more than 30% in 24 hours after Grayscale Investments accumulated approximately $46 million worth of ZEC, driving trading volume above $760 million.

ARK Invest increased its stake in Robinhood Markets, purchasing roughly $13 million in shares following the platform’s selection for a US government-backed savings initiative.

Iran is reportedly considering charging ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz a tariff paid in Bitcoin following a proposed two-week ceasefire with the United States.

Transurban (ASX:TCL) reported a 3% rise in average daily traffic for the March 2026 quarter.

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) reported a total group gold production of 107,728 ounces for the March quarter.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) reported record adjusted revenue for the first quarter of 2026, as robust international demand and a recovery in corporate travel offset rising operational costs and geopolitical headwinds.

Meeka Metals (ASX:MEK) reported gold production of 6,083oz, a decrease from the 9,174oz produced in the December 2025 quarter.

For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has existed in the global consciousness as a geopolitical abstraction — a narrow, jagged ribbon of blue on a map that experts warned was the "jugular vein" of the modern world. 

But as the closure of the Strait enters its second month, that abstraction has curdled into a cold, suffocating reality. 

Greenwing Resources (ASX:GW1) enters the development phase for its San Jorge Lithium Project in Argentina.