Bitcoin and ether surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a bill that would set a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector.

The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.

Somali piracy incidents have resurged in the Red Sea region in recent times, especially since the U.S.-Iran war kicked off-major concern for shipping companies.

Unitree founder Wang Xingxing says humanoid robots could take up to 10 years to reach a breakthrough comparable to ChatGPT.

Bond yields edged higher after pulling back sharply during Wednesday's session.

Shipments of semiconductor equipment posted a massive 49.1% jump in value, reflecting continued demand, boosted by the artificial intelligence boom.

Iran's economy is deteriorating under the weight of mounting sanctions, but far from unraveling, a former adviser to Iran's central bank told CNBC.

Chan said firms from sectors like biotechnology, mining, and consumer companies are also in the pipeline.

The move by Trump also will start to raise questions about the credibility of Washington's commitment to alliances.