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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says tokenization, not coin speculation, is the next wave. The company's new Layer-2 chain has processed 100M+ transactions since July, offering tokenized stocks in 120+ countries.
Jason Kelce's Garage Beer and Liquid Death ad mocks AI data center water use. The spot reflects a broader shift as brands capitalize on public frustration over AI's resource demands.
Carney and Trump spoke again Tuesday as Canada and the US race to avoid new 50% tariffs. Auto tariff cuts to 15% are under discussion but industry says the math still doesn't work.
PointsKash secured up to $100M from Hawk Capital Advisors after acquiring 2,100 crypto kiosks from bankrupt Bitcoin Depot. The milestone-based deal funds kiosk rollout and mobile payments through April 2026.
Fortescue produced the first hot metal in two decades at its Christmas Creek site, a key step for its green iron project and steelmaking ambitions.
Three Singapore-listed REITs demonstrate the asset quality, tenant health, and balance sheet strength needed to sustain income through recessions and rate cycles.
Trump's 2026 defense strategy dropped extended deterrence, and nine EU nations joined France's nuclear umbrella as allies weigh their own bombs.
Bybit's post-breach security controls blocked $700M in attempted outflows. The exchange now faces external audits tied to MiCA's cybersecurity standards.
A psychologist testified Lindsay Clancy heard voices demanding she kill her children. Her former mother-in-law described a once-nurturing mother undone by postpartum depression.
The US imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and a senior lawyer Tuesday, escalating a campaign to dismantle the Hague-based tribunal.
Derek Sivers built his NZ home by living in it first, adding only what he proved he needed. The same principle applies to portfolio construction: discover before you commit.
ASX futures pointed 0.3% lower after the S&P 500 fell 0.7%. EBOS, Fletcher Building, Mirvac and Pioneer Credit reported. Oil held above $91 a barrel.
Missions and progress bars borrowed from online casinos offer crypto platforms a way to guide users through complex tools without overwhelming them on day one.
SPYb tokenized S&P ETF holds $6.3M in DeFi deposits. The custodial link to BTech Holdings raises questions about withdrawal risk in a market downturn.
The SEC's proposed Regulation Crypto Assets creates $5M and $75M fundraising exemptions and a safe harbor for issuers exiting investment contract status. A 60-day comment period follows.
Code inside TikTok's US app suggests a peer-to-peer payment feature is under exploration, Bloomberg reports. The tool would run on TikTok Pay, already live in three Asian markets.
BuyWander relocated to Kent, Wash., near Amazon's HQ, and hired four executives including two ex-Amazon staffers. The startup runs an auction marketplace for returned goods from retailers like Home Depot, Target and Walmart.
CNBC's Cramer argues rising yields and oil fears are overdone, citing resilient spending and tech. He sees buying opportunities in Micron and Home Depot.
The SEC's Regulation Crypto Assets proposal creates $5 million startup and $75 million annual fundraising exemptions with a safe harbor after managerial efforts end. Comments due in 60 days.
Memory and photonics stocks tumbled 5-10% as the 30-year yield hit 2007 highs near 5.3%. Micron fell, Sandisk dropped 7%.
SmartFinancial ranked No. 2,384 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 with 140% three-year revenue growth; CEO Lev Barinskiy said the milestone reflects the company's continued evolution and innovation.
The SEC proposed two exemptions allowing crypto companies to raise up to $75M without full registration, plus a safe harbor. Chair Atkins called it central to the agency's agenda.
Cosan will delist its NYSE-listed ADSs by Sept. 18, cutting costs and focusing on B3 trading. The company keeps SEC reporting obligations.
SEC proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, creating two exemptions for crypto offerings up to $5M and $75M, preempting state securities laws. 60-day comment period.
Nasdaq will add overnight stock trading from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. ET starting December 2026, pushing to 23 hours. BitGo CEO and analysts say traditional markets are adopting crypto's model.
IAB's new framework codifies definitions and quality metrics for AI-powered search visibility. Only 16% of brands measure it systematically. McKinsey projects $750 billion in AI-influenced consumer spend by 2028.
FASB says certain stablecoins meet cash-equivalent criteria, allowing companies to include them in liquidity ratios. New disclosure rules will reveal corporate stablecoin adoption.
SEC's crypto proposal: $75M exemption, a safe harbor for mature tokens, and state-law preemption. Final rule could shift.
Trump said a 1994 IND transfer could speed ibogaine development. Psyence BioMed, with GMP manufacturing via PsyLabs, says it is ready to help lead clinical work.
The SEC's proposed safe harbor lets firms issue up to $75M in tokens annually without investment-contract classification, filling a gap left by the stalled CLARITY Act.