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Crypto Price Shifts for April 1, 2025

Here’s how Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and other key cryptocurrencies performed on April 1, 2025.

Arts and cultural production sees 6.6% increase in economic activity in 2023

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has released its 2023 report on the Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account, unveiling significant growth in the sector's economic activity.

Crypto Market March 31, 2025: Today's price shifts

Today’s crypto overview: Price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on March 31, 2025.

IMF concludes article IV consultation on Sweden's economy for 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the 2025 Article IV consultation with Sweden, reporting signs of economic recovery following the nation's contraction in 2023.

Toyota Canada reports 11.2% decline in Q1 vehicle sales despite gains in electrified models

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported that its electrified vehicles made up 54.7% of overall sales in March and 55.7% during the first quarter of 2025.

Real Estate

A recent report on tokenization from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said the process "enables borderless accessibility" to physical assets for investors all over the globe.

Berkshire Hathaway, Pilot Corporation settle lawsuit

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed this week that it had reached a settlement in a lawsuit with Pilot Corporation, thereby cancelling the trial that was scheduled to commence on Monday in Delaware.

American Strategic Investment Company announces changes in the board of directors

Abby Wenzel has stepped down from her position on the board of directors at the American Strategic Investment Company (ASIC), a role she held for nine years.

Technology

Dentsu CEO: ‘One Dentsu’ model is a ‘fundamental transformation’ in how company serves its clients

Hiroshi Igarashi, President and Global CEO of Japanese advertising giant Dentsu Group Inc., said the company’s “One Dentsu” model has transformed how the company operates and serves its clients.

Dentsu 2025 Media Trends author: the world is no longer flat

A top futurist at one of the world's largest advertising agencies says that for marketers, the world is no longer flat. Dan Calledine, head of media futures at Dentsu, said regulatory variations and moves to paid media models have made the world "a lot more uneven" than it was during the first two decades of Internet development.

Patton on ethical AI: 'The future of AI lies in its ability to solve real-world problems'

Damien Patton, founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) company Banjo, is calling for greater transparency and accountability in the development of AI, warning that its future success depends on responsible innovation.

Trade

The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) has announced its initiatives in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea, and Senegal aimed at enhancing Least Developed Countries' (LDCs) capabilities in agricultural exports.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents following its recent Trade Policy Review of Cambodia.
The recent series of thematic sessions under the auspices of the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee drew attention to various critical issues including traceability requirements, regulatory cooperation, and decarbonization.