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Crypto

Bitcoin stays rangebound as Fed hike fears ease, focus turns to U.S. data

Bitcoin may continue trading in a range with no clear direction even as concerns about further U.S. rate hikes have eased, a report said. CoinShares said stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation and consumption data briefly lifted expectations of another hike, but those odds fell after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh did not signal additional tightening. Bitcoin has already come under pressure, and crypto investment products saw outflows last week. Investors are focused on upcoming U.S. data including PCE inflation, the jobs report and CPI.

Mobility

Cut fuel tank to 15 litres, proposal says to push plug-in hybrid charging

An analysis found real-world carbon emissions from plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were about six times their official certified levels, drawing attention to a proposal to cap fuel tank capacity at 15 litres to encourage more frequent charging. The European transport group T&E urged design and charging improvements, citing data showing 2024-registered PHEVs in Europe cut emissions only 14 percent versus conventional cars and hybrids.

Finance

Who makes money when paying with a stablecoin card? The hidden revenue structure

Stablecoin cards let users pay in digital dollars while merchants receive local currency through existing payment rails. Companies involved earn mainly from payment fees, with additional revenue possible from FX conversion, settlement funding and subscriptions, though traditional operating costs remain. Interchange fees are a key source, but costs for processing, fraud prevention and compliance reduce returns. Cashback, fee caps and FX spreads can also erode profitability.