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Crypto Leaders See Clarity Act Path After White House Meeting

Crypto executives left Washington more optimistic on the Clarity Act after a White House meeting with Trump and CFTC talks. Senate conflict-of-interest fight remains the hurdle.

Crypto3d ago

Trump's Crypto Meeting Ignites $215 Billion Altcoin Surge

Altcoins added $215B after Trump's meeting signaled policy support. Bitcoin returned above $70K, Ethereum jumped 18% as traders repriced the outlook. The rally wiped out $3B in leveraged positions.

Crypto3d ago

Zondacrypto Director Charged in $650M Fraud, Cooperating With Prosecutors

Zondacrypto director Przemysław Kral faces fraud charges over an estimated $650 million in client losses and is cooperating with Polish prosecutors in exchange for a potential plea deal.

Stocks3d ago

California Restaurant Fund Awards $1.4M to 282 Independents

The California Restaurant Foundation is handing out $1.41 million in grants to 282 independent eateries, with 85% single-unit businesses and 3,383 employees collectively.

Stocks3d ago

No Discount Survives an AI That Can’t See It

Synchrony launches ChatGPT plugin for promotional financing as Target shows AI-driven loyalty traffic growing 3.5x faster. Brands without machine-readable benefits risk losing sales to AI agents.

Commodities3d ago

Exxon's 43-Year Streak Edges Chevron on Dividend Durability

ExxonMobil's unbroken 43-year dividend raise streak offers durability, but Chevron's 3.39% yield and Microsoft AI power deal provide higher current income. We compare the two oil majors.

Crypto3d ago

Abraxas, Fasanara and Wintermute Keep $600M BTC-ETH Shorts Alive

Abraxas, Fasanara and Wintermute hold over $600M in BTC-ETH shorts that survived a violent rally. Liquidation levels sit far above spot prices, suggesting hedging not directional bets.

Stocks3d ago

Macroeconomic Data Is Really a Tool for Government Intervention

An Austrian-school essay argues GDP is a statistical fiction and that macro data exists to justify intervention. For entrepreneurs, the signal is profit, not GDP.

Stocks3d ago

Bitcoin Surges 20% Toward $80,000 on Treasury Buyback, ETF Inflows

Bitcoin rose above $77,500 Monday after a 20% weekly gain. The Treasury's expanded buyback cap initially weakened the dollar, boosting demand for scarce assets. Long-term holders sold 15,800 BTC, signaling profit-taking.

Stocks3d ago

Bessent's bond intervention boosts gold, bitcoin as yields fall

Treasury Secretary Bessent doubled liquidity-support buybacks to $4B, sending the 30-year yield down 10bp. Gold cleared $4,500 and bitcoin surged 20% to $79,000. Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole are next tests.

Commodities3d ago

Slide Insurance Faces Florida Market Risk as Hurricane Season Nears

Slide Insurance operates in Florida's volatile property market. Reinsurance costs are rising, and hurricane season is approaching. The July 1 renewal date is the next catalyst.

Commodities3d ago

USA Rare Earth Falls 5% Despite $1.55B Government Funding

USA Rare Earth cleared a key merger condition with $1.55B in government-backed funding, but shares fell 5% as profit-taking hit critical minerals. The August 28 vote is next.