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The Sandbox's cross-chain bridge on Base and BSC was exploited, minting 14.9B unbacked SAND. Only $675K in backed tokens was drained; exchanges suspended deposits. Full post-mortem pending.
Raley’s will shutter four more stores, bringing its 2026-2027 total to seven. The closures are part of a broader industry pullback that includes Kroger and Albertsons.
OpenAI and Anthropic staffers traded posts about PTO after former policy head Miles Brundage argued rest matters. The debate highlights the intense work culture in the AI race, where 996 schedules and fear of falling behind are common.
Internal documents reveal Amazon plans to invest over $530 million in new AI-powered delivery stations, automating final package sorting and loading before drivers pick them up.
The Coinbase-linked advocacy group backs 32 House incumbents who voted for the CLARITY Act, as the stalled bill awaits Senate action ahead of November midterms.
With over 100,000 advisors retiring, the choice between an internal sunset deal and selling an independent practice hinges on ease versus payout — often double the revenue.
Treasury Secretary Bessent compared the campaign to the Normandy invasion. The rial dropped to 2 million per dollar on the announcement. Iran's parliament speaker called the economic strain a national security risk.
Facebook Ads work for small businesses when you get the angles and offers right. Audience radius and patience separate results from wasted spend. See how real businesses apply these principles.
WTI and Brent crude retreat after Bessent warns of U.S. sanctions on Iran trade partners. Natural gas holds steady near resistance as technical levels come into focus.
A Fireblocks survey of 638 C-suite executives reveals 89% commit budget to digital asset infrastructure in 2026, while only 16% have reached production. Spending is real; execution lags.
Stand With Crypto endorsed 32 House incumbents who voted for the CLARITY Act. The bill cleared the Senate Banking Committee but is stalled on the floor. The midterms are the next pressure point.
Globex owns 1% GMR New Alger and 2% NSR Kewagama royalties on Radisson’s O’Brien project. A C$57.16M Agnico Eagle investment funds a ramp to evaluate mining options.
The $103,265 per-visa charge would hit companies hiring through the H-1B program, replacing a blocked executive order. A comment period follows.
Spreadsheets, apps or a simple notebook: experts explain why tracking your spending is the first step to regaining control, and how to find a method that sticks.
CryptoQuant data shows $215B entered altcoins in 72 hours, pushing market cap above $1T. Altcoin Season Index at 49, still far from 75 threshold.
Crypto executives left Washington more optimistic on the Clarity Act after a White House meeting with Trump and CFTC talks. Senate conflict-of-interest fight remains the hurdle.
Altcoins added $215B after Trump's meeting signaled policy support. Bitcoin returned above $70K, Ethereum jumped 18% as traders repriced the outlook. The rally wiped out $3B in leveraged positions.
Zondacrypto director Przemysław Kral faces fraud charges over an estimated $650 million in client losses and is cooperating with Polish prosecutors in exchange for a potential plea deal.
The California Restaurant Foundation is handing out $1.41 million in grants to 282 independent eateries, with 85% single-unit businesses and 3,383 employees collectively.
Synchrony launches ChatGPT plugin for promotional financing as Target shows AI-driven loyalty traffic growing 3.5x faster. Brands without machine-readable benefits risk losing sales to AI agents.
ExxonMobil's unbroken 43-year dividend raise streak offers durability, but Chevron's 3.39% yield and Microsoft AI power deal provide higher current income. We compare the two oil majors.
Abraxas, Fasanara and Wintermute hold over $600M in BTC-ETH shorts that survived a violent rally. Liquidation levels sit far above spot prices, suggesting hedging not directional bets.
An Austrian-school essay argues GDP is a statistical fiction and that macro data exists to justify intervention. For entrepreneurs, the signal is profit, not GDP.
Bitcoin rose above $77,500 Monday after a 20% weekly gain. The Treasury's expanded buyback cap initially weakened the dollar, boosting demand for scarce assets. Long-term holders sold 15,800 BTC, signaling profit-taking.
Treasury Secretary Bessent doubled liquidity-support buybacks to $4B, sending the 30-year yield down 10bp. Gold cleared $4,500 and bitcoin surged 20% to $79,000. Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole are next tests.
Slide Insurance operates in Florida's volatile property market. Reinsurance costs are rising, and hurricane season is approaching. The July 1 renewal date is the next catalyst.
USA Rare Earth cleared a key merger condition with $1.55B in government-backed funding, but shares fell 5% as profit-taking hit critical minerals. The August 28 vote is next.
China stockpiled 1.4B barrels of oil and record uranium in 2025 as governments prepare for supply disruptions, Schiff Sovereign report says, boosting mining and energy stocks.
FOMO co-founder Prashan Dharmasena rejected allegations that an iOS update drained wallets, calling the claims paid disinformation. The dispute hinges on whether the 662 SOL transfer was authorized by the wallet holder.
Two crypto trade groups sue Illinois to block its 0.2% digital asset tax, arguing it violates federal law and could fragment the national market.