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Visa processes 90% of on-chain crypto card payments as total spending hits $7.8B, up 230% since May 2025. The record signals real-world utility, but concentration risk looms.
Conflicting U.S.-Iran signals and pre-PCE caution keep the dollar flat. Thursday's inflation print is the next catalyst that could break the stalemate for the greenback.
SearchInsight.ai launches at $59/month to track ChatGPT, Perplexity visibility. The price tests whether mid-market demand can disrupt a sector built for enterprise budgets.
Billions traced from Kraken to ATM firms as bans widen. Bitcoin Depot bankrupt. Risk of liquidity cutoff threatens retail BTC infrastructure.
Noah's Q1 unveils six-segment split. The real test lies in overseas wealth management growth and active client mix. Full SEC filing due mid-July.
Zscaler's worst day ever after FY2027 ARR growth guidance of 16-17% and loss of two sales leaders overshadow Q3 beat. Capex hike and Evercore downgrade add to skepticism.
Attackers use DLL sideloading and process hollowing to hide miners on high-end GPUs, raising infection risk for PC enthusiasts. Next catalyst: released wallet addresses.
Fed Governor Cook warns a rate hike is possible if inflation does not ease, challenging the market's cut narrative. Dollar and yields rise on the hawkish repricing.
Meta shares rose 3.7% on the subscription pivot. Recurring revenue could reduce ad dependency and expand multiples. Watch Q1 subscriber data for confirmation.
Dow's 300-point intraday surge gave way to a flat close as Iran deal optimism faded. Oil dropped 5% then bounced; gold lost $4,500 before rebounding. The geopolitical risk event is not confirmed.
Stagflationary revision locks Banxico into a rate hold, threatens the MXN carry advantage. Next policy decision and inflation data will set the direction for USDMXN.
Citi Trends preliminary Q1 shows EBITDA more than doubling to $13.5M-$14M on $230.9M revenue. Off-price retail readthrough for TJX, Ross, Burlington.
Crypto industry PACs won all their Texas runoff races on Tuesday, building a bench of pro-crypto candidates. California primaries next week will test whether the strategy travels.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook told a Stanford forum that tokenized asset market cap doubled to $25B, warning AI disruption could hit labor markets and financial stability.
Kraken Prop offers traders up to $200K in firm capital after a skill test. The evaluation fidelity, 5x leverage, and 24-hour payout promise are the key risks to watch.
Household finances are under growing stress from inflation and a weaker job market, but there’s no solvency crisis just yet, says National Bank Financial Inc....
Over 40 crypto firms including Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance.US formed the Transparency Alliance to standardize token disclosures using Blockworks' framework, targeting information asymmetry that penalizes retail traders.
Dick's reported a 6% same-store sales beat, with Foot Locker turning positive. Nike stock jumped 2%. The June 25 earnings print determines the stock's next move.
TVL in on‑chain tokenized stocks climbed past $1.6B after a 60% jump, while decentralized RWA volume topped $821.8B. The rotation signals growing institutional adoption of blockchain‑based equities. Next catalyst: regulatory clarity and custody expansion.
Uber COO Andrew Macdonald says tokenmaxxing lacks productivity gains, challenging Silicon Valley's AI spending strategy. The critique raises questions about returns on massive compute investments.
Conflicting Iran deal headlines from state TV and White House denial sent dollar whipsawing. Resilient ADP data reinforces Fed's no-cut stance, limiting downside.
BNY Mellon reports hawkish APAC policy surprises have not lifted front-end yields. The disconnect limits currency tailwinds and keeps USD dominance intact. Next test: upcoming CPI data from Australia and New Zealand.
Israeli military orders southern Lebanon evacuation, crosses Litani River. 550 strikes this week. Talks in Washington next catalyst. Oil, gold, Treasuries at risk.
Bitwise BHYP pulled in $19M on May 27, its biggest day. The fund now leads Hyperliquid ETF assets, signaling a catalyst for the asset class.
UTB's OCC conversion grants full Federal Reserve access, creating a 24/7 settlement rival to BAC and JPM. The bank clears $10B monthly in crypto dollar volume.
CEO Isom says travel demand remains strong as consumer confidence slips to 93.1. American Airlines expects 2026 profit matching 2025's $237M, with premium shift offsetting fuel costs.
GMR Airports profit rose as traffic growth offset a 200 bps EBITDA margin squeeze. Free cash flow stayed positive, supporting debt reduction. Focus shifts to tariff reset and passenger momentum.
Byju's equity wiped out after $22B peak. Aggressive acquisitions and $1.2B debt, plus rising rates, collapsed the edtech giant. NCLT ruling decides liquidation path.
Banca Sella becomes first Italian bank authorized under MiCA, planning custody, transfer, and tokenization services. The move signals a regulatory advantage for traditional lenders over crypto-native firms.
Applied Digital's $3.6B Delta Forge 1 project adds 1.2GW AI capacity. The stock rose 6%. Next catalyst: funding details and tenant commitments before construction.