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Uranium ETFs Dive 30% Even as AI Power Demand Surges

URA and URNM are down ~30% from highs, yet AI power demand is surging. NLR’s utility holdings decouple from uranium spot. Which ETF fits your thesis?

Stocks11d ago

Why Friction Is Your Best Storytelling Tool

IDEO's Ed White says use AI as an editor, not a writer. Prompt it to roast your draft, simulate a tough audience, and keep the friction that sharpens real stories.

Crypto11d ago

Ripple Adds Third Korean Bank With Real-Time Payments Deal

Jeonbuk Bank becomes the third Korean financial institution to deploy Ripple’s blockchain tech in 2026, adding 24/7 cross-border settlement for business customers.

Crypto11d ago

Kraken Expands to 7,000 U.S. Stocks as Convergence Accelerates

Kraken adds 7,000 U.S. stocks for EEA clients, joining rivals in blurring crypto-traditional finance lines. The move pressures platforms like Interactive Brokers as super-app model gains traction.

Crypto11d ago

Short Squeeze Wipes Out $137M in Crypto Leverage Bets

Short sellers lost $137M in 24 hours as forced closures accelerated losses. Bitcoin and Ethereum led the squeeze, with one Hyperliquid trade alone hitting $7M.

Commodities11d ago

India's Pet Insurance Portfolio Nears ₹50 Crore on Rising Vet Bills

India's pet insurance book nears ₹50 crore on rising vet costs. Bajaj and Universal Sompo now see Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities adding more policies.

Crypto11d ago

Securitize Stock Rises 6% on Tokenized Fund With Neuberger

SECZ rose 6% after Securitize launched a tokenized high-yield fund with Neuberger on four blockchains. The fund targets high-yield bonds and leveraged loans, managed by Neuberger's $230B fixed-income team.

Crypto11d ago

HashKey Uses HKDAP Stablecoin for UAE Cross-Border Trade

HashKey Exchange plans to use Hong Kong dollar-pegged HKDAP stablecoin for UAE settlement, tapping a $48.95 billion trade corridor. Retail access could come by end of 2026.

Commodities11d ago

Antimony Processing Deficit Hits 27% by 2030 as China Controls Supply

By 2030, antimony processing outside China covers only 73% of demand, a 27% gap. China's export controls and rising military demand make domestic supply urgent.

Crypto11d ago

Cash App Taps MoonPay to Offer Ethereum, Solana, XRP

Cash App adds Ethereum, Solana, XRP and Tether via MoonPay, broadening crypto access beyond Bitcoin. Block sidesteps direct token support while serving 50M users.

Crypto11d ago

Visa Seeks Stablecoin Settlement Partner After Mastercard's BVNK Deal

Visa issued an RFP for a stablecoin settlement provider with licenses in the US, Canada, UK and Singapore after Mastercard's BVNK acquisition. The company also seeks support for Open USD.

Crypto11d ago

Stablecoin card spending jumps 2.5x to $759M in July

USDC handled 58% of July crypto card spending, USDT 26%. Optimism led settlement chains. Visa and Bridge are pushing stablecoin cards into 100+ countries.