Amanda Bjork, Head of Claims at Cambiaso Risso Asia, says the risk level in the Strait of Hormuz is "very high." The company is a global insurance and reinsurance broker specializing in marine and shipping risks. She spoke to "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" from the sidelines of Asia-Pacific Maritime 2026.
Sin Bi Cheah, CEO of Malaysian based Orkim Group, discusses the impact of the Iran war on the shipping industry. The company transports clean petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas. He speaks with Paul Allen from the sidelines of 'Asia-Pacific Maritime 2026.'
David Neal, CEO of IFM Investors, discusses his investment strategies and outlook for growth for the fund amid market volatility and elevated inflation risks. He speaks exclusively with Haidi Stroud Watts on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Financial and Innovation Symposium on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade".
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Sam Sicilia, CIO of Australia superannuation fund Hostplus, discusses his outlook for investment and growth strategies for the fund. He says the best way to hedge against market volatility and uncertainty is to 'diversify'. He speaks exclusively with Haidi Stroud Watts on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Financial and Innovation Symposium on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade".
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Bitcoin has vaporised more than US$800 billion in its latest crash and sucked US$1 trillion out of the broader crypto market.
With nearly US$2 trillion in market value and rising allocations from Wall Street firms, ETFs, pension funds, and insurers, Bitcoin is increasingly woven into traditional finance.
The 2026 Golden Globes will be remembered for two things: the films that won and the moment the crypto betting platform "Polymarket" ticker became as ubiquitous as the champagne.
For the first time in award show history, a blockchain-based prediction market was the "exclusive prediction market partner" of a major Hollywood broadcast.
PwC reports that crypto adoption is advancing unevenly across regions despite growing institutional involvement.
Trump used his Davos speech to tout US economic dominance, promote crypto, and revive his push for Greenland.
Bitcoin is holding above $92,000, but weak ETF flows and macro uncertainty are testing traders’ confidence in a market bottom.
December’s CPI landed exactly at 2.7%, with a slightly cooler core print giving markets mild relief but no big Fed pivot.
Bitcoin defended its $67,035 monthly open and pushed towards $72,000 after US President Donald Trump delayed planned strikes on Iran, triggering a broad risk-on move across markets.
Bitcoin has rebounded about 12% to $71,012 since the Iran conflict began, challenging its earlier weakness but failing to confirm a safe-haven role.
Bitcoin has outperformed traditional assets including equities and gold during recent US-Iran tensions, signalling a shift in how investors position during geopolitical stress.
Global markets swung sharply after Iran rejected a US-led peace proposal, reversing an earlier rally driven by hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict.
Elon Musk’s X has hired crypto product veteran Benji Taylor as head of design, as the platform accelerates its push into payments and financial services.
Circle shares fell sharply after the latest draft of the CLARITY Act targeted stablecoin yield, though analysts say the market reaction may be overdone.
The Ethereum Foundation has launched a dedicated hub outlining its roadmap to protect the network from future quantum computing threats, as development efforts accelerate.
TRM Labs has introduced AI-powered agents designed to help law enforcement track illicit crypto transactions more efficiently as criminal activity grows.
The Solana Foundation is positioning its network as core infrastructure for an emerging “agentic” internet, where AI systems drive economic activity.
US lawmakers are moving closer to regulating tokenised securities, with a House hearing highlighting growing consensus that blockchain-based trading will require the same safeguards as traditional markets.
