Telegram takes back TON: Inside the 2026 takeover
Pavel Durov announced Telegram would take direct control of TON in May 2026. Here's what the takeover actually does and why it reverses a six-year arc.
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The post British Pound: UK faces tighter policy and sticky inflation – BNP Paribas appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. BNP Paribas expects UK economic growth to slow to 0.7% in 2026 from 1.4% in 2025, with quarterly momentum dropping to about 0.1%. Inflation is projected to rise to 3.4% before easing only gradually, keeping it above the BoE target. Monetary policy is seen tightening by 50 bps in 2026, while 10-year gilt yields stay elevated before falling to 4.30% in 2027. Growth slowdown and delayed relief for gilt yields “Economic activity is expected to slow down in 2026, with growth limited to 0.7% after 1.4% in 2025; following a forecasted +0.4% q/q in Q1, the average quarterly pace would fall to around +0.1%.” “This slowdown would occur against a backdrop of renewed inflationary pressures triggered by the war in Iran: inflation would reach 3.4% y/y before easing only gradually to 3.23% y/y in 2027, remaining well above BoE’s target.” “In this context, and contrary to the initial
Read full articlePavel Durov announced Telegram would take direct control of TON in May 2026. Here's what the takeover actually does and why it reverses a six-year arc.
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The post Euro: Supported by ECB hikes and AI investment – BNP Paribas appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. BNP Paribas projects Eurozone Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slowing from 1.5% in 2025 to 1.0% in 2026 and 1.3% in 2027, with inflation rebounding to 3.0% and 3.3%. Activity is seen withstanding the energy shock thanks to investment in defence, AI and electrification. The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to deliver two 25 bp hikes in 2026, while EUR/USD is forecast at 1.21 by Q4 2026 and 1.25 by Q4 2027. Eurozone growth slows but stays resilient “Eurozone growth would slow due to spillovers from the Middle East conflict.” “GDP growth, which reached 1.5% in 2025, would slow down to 1.0% in 2026 and 1.3% in 2027, while inflation would rebound to 3.0% in 2026 and 3.3% in 2027 (compared to 2.1% in 2025).” “Activity would nevertheless withstand the energy shock, supported by investment in defence, AI, and electrification, which should continue to boost intra-EU trade.” “As
A policy analysis from mid-2026 When Sir Keir Starmer stood before cameras on 13 January 2025 and unveiled the AI Opportunities Action Plan, he made a characteristically blunt argument: the UK could either shape the AI revolution or be shaped by it. “We will not be a technology taker,” he said. The plan itself , commissioned from […]
The post Czech Koruna: Polish CPI surprise complicates CNB path – Commerzbank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose highlights that a downside surprise in Poland’s May flash Consumer Price Index (CPI) contrasts with earlier Czech inflation acceleration that had pointed to Czech National Bank (CNB) tightening on 18 June. Softer Polish food and energy prices may foreshadow similar moderation in Czech data. This interplay makes the upcoming CNB decision more finely balanced as regional inflation dynamics shift. Polish CPI twist for Czech policy “On Friday, we wrote about the clear acceleration of Czech CPI and PPI in April, which puts pressure on the Czech National Bank (CNB) to hike rates at their 18 June meeting.” “Since then, however, Poland’s flash CPI report for May landed as a clear downside surprise. This will cool off any lingering discussion about near-term tightening by the Polish central bank (NBP) at least.” “We can see that the broader trends have bee
The post British Pound rises even as BoE’s Bailey signals no rush for interest rate hikes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The British Pound (GBP) trades higher against its major currency peers, but is broadly flat around 1.3455 against the US Dollar (USD), during the European trading session on Monday. The United Kingdom (UK) currency gains even as Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey has signaled that the central bank does not need to rush for interest rate hikes, while warning that the Middle East conflict-led shock has raised concerns over the economic outlook. Pound Sterling Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of British Pound (GBP) against listed major currencies today. British Pound was the strongest against the New Zealand Dollar. USD EUR GBP JPY CAD AUD NZD CHF USD 0.00% -0.08% 0.13% 0.13% 0.04% 0.34% 0.27% EUR -0.01% -0.08% 0.09% 0.14% 0.08% 0.34% 0.25% GBP 0.08% 0.08% 0.17% 0.19% 0.10% 0.39% 0.31% JPY -0.13% -0.09% -0.17% 0.02% -0.07% 0.23% 0.