Trump arrives in Beijing: crypto reaction and Polymarket odds shift?

Prediction market platforms such as Polymarket regularly observe millions in volume on most of their events, ranging from election outcomes to crypto price targets. That said, one persistent problem remains: most participants are essentially just guessing. They pick a side based on brief research, gut instinct, social media noise, or whatever narrative may feel more […]

Trump's visit to China could reshape tech and crypto markets, as geopolitical dynamics influence supply chains and digital asset flows. The post Trump embarks on first US state visit to China since 2017, and crypto markets are watching closely appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The delay in suspending beef import tariffs highlights the tension between consumer prices and protecting domestic agriculture, impacting market dynamics. The post Trump delays plan to suspend tariffs on imported beef as ranchers push back appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Nvidia's unprecedented market valuation underscores the growing influence of tech giants in global economic and geopolitical dynamics. The post Nvidia stock reaches all-time high as Jensen Huang joins Trump on China visit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin Holds $81K as Schwab Opens BTC Trading, Square Hits 1M Merchants and MARA Sells $1.5B appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin News Maelstrom chief investment officer Arthur Hayes argues that escalating AI capital expenditure and the ongoing Iran conflict will force both Washington and Beijing into accelerated fiat issuance, setting up a powerful tailwind for Bitcoin. In a fresh commentary, he frames the AI race as a national security imperative that politicians will fund through printed money and bank loans, calling the combination a perfect environment for crypto. Hayes maintains that a return to the prior all-time high and a $126,000 target is a foregone conclusion, citing BTC’s roughly 31% rebound from its February low near $62,822 and its outperformance versus gold and US tech equities since late February. Charles Schwab has switched on its long-awaited Schwab Crypto platform, opening direct bitcoin and ether trading to its first wave of eligible retail client

The summit could redefine global tech and energy markets, impacting AI, crypto, and digital currencies, with ripple effects on global trade. The post Donald Trump to meet Xi Jinping Thursday for high-stakes summit in Beijing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Trump Lands In China—See Photos As He Prepares For Meeting With Xi appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Topline President Donald Trump was greeted by several key Chinese officials, a military band and a group of around 300 young people as he arrived in Beijing on Wednesday night, ahead of a crucial summit meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. President Donald Trump is greeted by Chinese youth, a military honor guard and military band as he departs Air Force One at Beijing Capital International Airport. Getty Images Key Facts Trump was greeted near the tarmac by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue and a group of other dignitaries. Trump was followed down the steps by his son Eric Trump, daughter-in-law Lara Trump, Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The ceremonial welcome also included a military guard of honor while a group of local youths waved U.S. and Chinese flags in unison. This is the first U.S. presidential visit to C

The post Dollar Hits One-Week High on Inflation, Iran Tensions, Trump-Xi Talks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. US inflation hit 3.8% in April, above forecasts, wiping out all Fed rate cut hopes for 2026. Markets now price a 35% chance of a Fed rate hike in December rather than a cut. Iran ceasefire declared on life support by Trump as oil climbs once again. Three big things are hitting global markets at the same time right now. US inflation came in higher than expected, the Iran ceasefire is falling apart, and markets are bracing for a critical meeting between President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing. The result is that the US dollar is getting stronger, Treasury yields are rising, and the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year have essentially dropped to zero. The euro dropped to $1.1735. The British pound slipped to $1.3532. The dollar index, which measures the dollar against a basket of major currencies, held near 98.335, its strongest level in