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Reuters examined four Trump-linked crypto ventures. The family made at least $2.3 billion; outside investors lost roughly the same. Token lockups, political branding, and SEC scrutiny in focus.
TRM Labs reports $14B in onchain gambling for Q1 2025, on pace for $51B annually. Stablecoins and repeat users drive resilience even as crypto slumps. The $158B in illicit flows from 2025 signals regulatory heat.
Einride shares doubled then settled to a 90% gain on its first day. The autonomous trucking company's $92M ARR and Amazon partnership support its case against stiff competition from Aurora and Kodiak.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp said enterprise customers are unhappy with frontier AI labs, citing a focus on tokenmaxxing over business value. He sees more value in implementation.
Teriyaki Madness offers a $1 Chicken Teriyaki Bowl on June 17 for loyalty members who buy a regular or large bowl, pushing its vegetable-heavy standard menu.
Baupost Group disclosed a $43 million stake in DNOW. The filing follows a period of low gas prices. Rewey Asset Management also bought shares earlier. The company's quarterly earnings will show if the distribution cycle is turning.
Bitcoin slid to ~$63K and over $1B in crypto liquidations followed after Iran's strike on an Israeli air base. Ethereum fell 7%.
Kraken becomes the official crypto exchange supporter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with branding set for the Brazil vs Morocco Group C match on June 13 at MetLife Stadium.
May CPI at 4.2% Y/Y and cumulative 24% over five years has strategist Charlie Bilello arguing the Fed needs to hike. Transmission through rates, dollar, and equities ahead of June 18.
The selloff wiped out a month's gains as the company held off on raising 2025 production guidance. Conversion bottlenecks and AI-driven demand keep the thesis intact.
Metalsource Mining (CSE:MSM) reported 434 g/t silver equivalent over 10.64m, including 2.05 kg/t AgEq over 1.52m, extending Silver Hill 315m below surface.
Bitcoin at $61.8k after testing $60k support. A new cohort of buyers hesitates, repeating the cycle of missed entries. The disciplined fix is DCA, not timing – but only if you start before the next leg.
The U.K. retailer dropped its product-first identity for an experience-driven model. The move mirrors wider sector pressure on hardware margins and a push to capture creator-economy spend.
Survey data from DCG and The Harris Poll shows 40% of US voters now view crypto as a major election issue for 2026, double the 2024 figure. Swing states are key.
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said the CLARITY Act's fate depends on two unresolved issues. Polymarket odds dropped to 48% as law enforcement concerns and Democratic opposition slow progress. Four weeks remain before recess.
Bank of America told clients to take profits after seven bear signals flashed. One crypto gauge, at 69.1, sent an earlier warning. The S&P 500 sits between a record and key support.
Asics transfers its high-margin Onitsuka Tiger brand to a wholly owned subsidiary to speed decision-making. The brand posted 38% margins on 43% sales growth. Flagship stores in LA, Tokyo, Shanghai by September.
Paris Olympian Lauren Hoffman won the women's 400m hurdles at the 2026 ICSTI Philippine Athletics Championships, reclaiming her national title in Capas, Tarlac.
A Carnegie Mellon mathematician's algorithm automates balanced elementary class lists, replacing paper cards. EdTech Breakthrough's award signals a shift toward data-driven placement.
Fedora Pharmaceuticals adds three infectious disease experts to its scientific advisory board. The company is advancing lead antibiotic FPI-2119 toward clinical trials.
OverDrive and EBSCO link Libby ebooks and audiobooks directly into EBSCO Discovery Service, letting students find digital titles alongside print in one search without switching platforms.
Son Heung-min's $26M move to LAFC puts him in the 2026 World Cup host continent. Kraken's FIFA deal and Son's own NFT history signal crypto brands are circling the tournament.
Oracle reports after Wednesday's close with a Moderate Alpha Score of 56. Cloud revenue growth and guidance will determine whether the stock breaks its $120 range.
TriNet's HR Plus platform crossed 40,000 users in its first year, adding AI-driven payroll and compliance features as small businesses accelerate digital HR adoption.
Arizona Eagle closed a C$8.6M private placement, 2.9x its minimum, for the McCabe mine and a silver project acquisition. The warrant repricing and insider cap are the details to track.
May CPI hit 4.2% Y/Y, the fastest in three years and in line with consensus. Energy drove 60% of the monthly increase. Core inflation held at 2.9%. The Fed's next rate decision is June 17.
The Bank of Canada held rates at 2.25% and signaled it will look through energy-driven inflation as long as pass-through remains limited. The next CPI print will test that stance.
Three crypto plays – Kraken sponsorship, Chiliz fan token, Avalanche infrastructure – stake claims as Mexico face South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener. Prediction markets favor Mexico at 70%.
ERock priced its IPO at $30 a share, valuing the energy infrastructure firm at $5.9 billion. The NYSE said trading opened at $32.25 under ticker ERCA.
Apple's secrecy culture may hide AI productivity gains. Surveys show half of knowledge workers use AI without reporting it, risking slower roadmaps.