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The Fed's June dot plot showed a higher rate path than markets expected, sending Bitcoin and altcoins lower. The selloff was amplified by an unwind of speculative longs. The next test is CPI data.
KredosAi, using behavioral science for collections, raised $7M from BMW i Ventures. The platform has processed 200M+ interactions and revenue grew 6x in two years.
Crude oil hit $67.73 before buyers stepped in, testing a support zone that could determine whether the long-term bull trend resumes or breaks down.
Trump's 2025 disclosure reveals $1.2-1.4B in crypto earnings. $TRUMP memecoin buyers lost up to 98%. World Liberty Financial faces securities questions.
Natural gas broke below its 20-day MA and uptrend line, opening a path toward the 50-day MA near $3.02. A reclaim of $3.21 would negate the bearish setup.
Capstone Infrastructure's preferred shares reset: 5.788% fixed for five years or 4.994% floating starting July 31. Conversion deadline July 15. The bet is on short-term rate direction.
Gold Resource shareholders approved a merger with Goldgroup Mining Inc. The deal closes July 17, taking the Don David gold mine operator private and shelving its NYSE American listing.
SEC official Brian Daily says past crypto ETF approvals hurt trust. With 200 monthly filings, the agency eyes asset-neutral standards and confidential filing pathways.
Securitize launched $266M in tokenized SECZ shares on Solana and Avalanche alongside its NYSE listing, the largest tokenized stock debut.
CVR Energy shares fell 2% over the past year while refining peers rallied on geopolitical-driven crack spreads. The analyst sees margin benefits as underpriced. Next test is late-April earnings.
The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.8% for the week as tech stocks sold off. Sandisk tumbled 26% after its quarterly report, while Axon and Rocket Lab gained. Nvidia and Micron also declined.
Insula Capital Group expands DSCR refinance options as rental investors face slower rent growth, higher insurance costs, and tighter underwriting in 2026.
S&P 500 posted a weekly gain after weak June payrolls data lowered expectations for further Fed hikes. Financials and communication services led.
Terex held its quarterly dividend at $0.17 and reaffirmed 2026 EPS of $4.50-$5.00. Raymond James upgraded the stock to Strong Buy on risk-adjusted upside.
Merz's coalition proposal includes tax relief for lower-income families and raising the retirement age to 68. Political hurdles and tight fiscal arithmetic threaten passage.
Korea Exchange tightens listing rules: 79 KOSDAQ firms that pivoted to crypto face delisting review. The rule covers business changes within five years of IPO.
Telesat donated satellite capacity to Top Comunications to restore critical communications after earthquakes hit Venezuela. Nearly 2,300 people were killed.
Crypto payments startup Mesh Connect raised $75M in Series C, reaching $1B valuation. Backed by Dragonfly, Paradigm, Coinbase Ventures, the company powers PayPal's crypto payments.
China's June Caixin services PMI is expected at 53.0, down slightly from May. A print at or above that level would confirm factory momentum is spreading to domestic demand.
The MiCA deadline forced Binance out of Europe. Five licensed exchanges are now offering cashback, deposit bonuses, and VIP perks to win your crypto. Here's how to pick the best deal.
Eni's 5.5% dividend and buyback yield nearly 10%. The satellite model's execution and oil price sensitivity create a narrow path. The Enilive IPO delay is the key risk.
Soft payrolls data shifts Fed expectations, pulling forward the first cut to September. DXY holds above 50-day MA but faces a make-or-break zone. Wednesday's CPI decides.
Payrolls rose 57k in June, but labor force fell to 169.36M, the lowest since Jan 2025. Unemployment dropped to 4.19%. The immigration crackdown is reshaping supply.
CarbonSix raised $40M in Series A co-led by DSC Investment and LB Investment. All seed investors followed on. The Physical AI startup targets complex factory automation.
DSTs offer tax deferral and passive income but come with illiquidity and exit risks. Carl Sera outlines who fits the structure and how the 721 UPREIT compares.
Warren pushes amendment to bar Trump family from crypto profits after disclosure shows $1.4B in digital asset income. Senate crypto bill markup next.
Vancouver police sergeant Lee Marten received Neuralink's brain implant May 20 at Toronto Western Hospital, first to undergo new dural-penetration technique that could simplify the procedure.
Arsenal leads the race for Jeremy Monga, 16, but UK rules on crypto sponsorships for minors and fan token dynamics add a layer to the deal.
Pulse prices are set to remain steady until December, supported by ample government buffer stocks and strong imports from Africa and Myanmar, despite delayed sowing and rainfall concerns.
A Seeking Alpha analyst reiterated a Buy rating on Sphere Entertainment, repeating old arguments without fresh data. The pattern raises squeeze risk for short sellers.