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GBP/USD Hits Two-Week Low as Pressure Mounts :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair dropped to 1.3602 on Thursday, marking a two-week low amid a strengthening US dollar and growing concerns over the UK’s public finances.The sell-off intensified after US President Donald Trump confirmed the imposition...
GeForce NOW Expands Library with ‘PEAK’ and Other Exciting Titles
Iris Coleman Jul 10, 2025 14:06 GeForce NOW introduces 'PEAK', a co-op climbing game, along with other new titles in its cloud gaming platform, enhancing gameplay with advanced features. GeForce NOW, NVIDIA's...
Sei to Integrate Native USDC and CCTP V2 Enhancing Cross-Chain Liquidity
Caroline Bishop Jul 10, 2025 13:49 Sei is set to integrate native USDC and CCTP V2, transforming into a cross-chain liquidity hub. This upgrade enhances transaction efficiency and developer capabilities. The Sei...
FCA closes 1,600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission
Over 1,600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission were suspended, removed or blocked in 2024 because of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) action, as part of its fight against financial crime. The regulator also collaborated with big tech...
How family offices bet on sports from fantasy apps to ski resorts
Key PointsA third of investment firms of the ultra-rich have invested in sports, according to a new family office survey by BNY Mellon.While billionaire sports-team buyouts get the headlines, family offices are increasingly investing in adjacent assets like...
ICE to launch U.S. Tech Index and additional indices providing exposure to NYSE-listed cos
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced it will be expanding the NYSE family of indices with the launch of a next generation U.S. technology index and additional indices providing exposure to NYSE-listed companies, showcasing the performance of the...
Bitcoin Surges to $110,988 as July Volatility Looms – Here is Why
Jessie A Ellis Jul 10, 2025 12:26 Bitcoin hits $110,988 with strong bullish momentum amid Trump's crypto policies, tariff deadlines, and ETF inflows. Technical analysis shows bullish setup with RSI at 61. ...
CME Group registers record international ADV in Q2 2025
CME Group today announced that its quarterly international average daily volume (ADV) reached a record 9.2 million contracts in the second quarter of 2025, up 18% year over year. Reflecting all trading reported outside the United States, this growth was driven by...
TRON (TRX) Price Analysis: Strong Bullish Momentum Points to Further Gains in 2025
Iris Coleman Jul 10, 2025 10:15 TRON (TRX) is trading at $0.29 amid strong bullish momentum, up 1.22% in 24 hours. With bullish technical indicators, here’s our analysis and trading strategy. TRON (TRX), the...
Emirates adds Crypto.com Pay enabling crypto payments by customers
Yet another milestone in the integration of crypto payments into mainstream big business, as Dubai based Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with digital assets platform operator...
How to Manufacture Products in the Trump Era with Sherrill Mosee » Succeed As Your Own Boss
In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Sherrill Mosee to discuss the journey of creating and scaling her brand, Minky Blue. Sherill provides an overview and demonstration of her innovative products, sharing insights from her experience participating in a Macy’s...
Litecoin (LTC) Price Analysis: Recent Surge and Trading Insights for July 2025
Tony Kim Jul 10, 2025 10:20 Litecoin (LTC) is up 3.44%, trading at $90.87. With bullish momentum building, we analyze its recent price movement, technical indicators, and provide actionable trading strategies. ...
Uniswap (UNI) Price Rallies 6.53% – Is Now the Time to Buy? Comprehensive Analysis & Trading Insights
Peter Zhang Jul 10, 2025 10:36 Uniswap (UNI) surges 6.53% in 24 hours, breaking above key resistance levels. Explore recent news, technical analysis, and actionable trading recommendations here. Uniswap (UNI):...
Deutsche Börse re-evaluates banking licenses of Eurex Clearing and Clearstream Banking
Deutsche Börse Group currently evaluates and prepares steps to reduce regulatory complexity and increase efficiency. This concerns specifically the re-evaluation of the banking licenses of Eurex Clearing AG and Clearstream Banking AG. Eurex Clearing AG intends to make...
Delta Air Lines (DAL) 2Q 2025 earnings
A Boeing 767-332(ER) from Delta Air Lines takes off from Barcelona El Prat Airport in Barcelona on Oct. 8, 2024.Joan Valls | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesDelta Air Lines trimmed its 2025 profit forecast as it deals with lower-than-expected demand this year and the industry...
Trump ICE raids prompt Catholic bishop to exempt worshippers from Mass
Reverend Alberto Rojas, Bishop of the Diocese of San Bernardino Ordaining Prelate and Principal Celebrant, leads the Ordination to the Priesthood mass at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Chino Hills on Saturday, May 20, 2023.Will Lester | Medianews Group |...
Barclays names Joseph Lee its Head of High Touch Sales Trading, Asia Pacific
Barclays today announced the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Lee as Head of High Touch Sales Trading, Asia Pacific. In this role, Joe Lee will lead the bank’s high-touch cash trading efforts across the region, focusing on delivering high-quality execution and deepening...
Tokenomics for the AI-Blockchain Era: Integrating Smart Utility in 2025
Tokenomics, the study of the economic systems and incentives behind digital tokens, is rapidly evolving. As artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies mature, their intersection is giving rise to new forms of value creation and exchange. In 2025,...
Gala Games’ Stars & Stripes NFT Sale Nears Conclusion
Peter Zhang Jul 10, 2025 05:33 Gala Games announces the final week for its Stars & Stripes NFT sale, offering exclusive items for Townstar, Vexi, and Mirandus, ending July 16. Gala Games has entered the...
Brazil respond to Trump 50% tariff with ‘reciprocity’
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that his country will respond with reciprocity to U.S. President Donald Trump's newly announced 50% tariff rate on his country's exports, citing a recently adopted Brazilian law that authorizes the...
TNS expands 24-hour trading support with market data connectivity to Bruce ATS
Market connectivity provider Transaction Network Services (TNS) has announced the addition of market data connectivity to Bruce ATS, a new overnight trading venue operated by Bruce Markets LLC, to expand TNS’ 24×5 US equities trading capabilities and reinforce its...
Announcement – Certified Cryptocurrency Professional (CCP)™ Certification Launched
Cryptocurrencies are the hottest trend in the world of technology and finance, revolutionizing traditional concepts of money. We at 101 Blockchains are thrilled to announce that our new Certified Cryptocurrency Professional Certification launched recently, will help...
Bitcoin makes a quick move to the upside as it nears the all-time high. How far can it go?
Bitcoin 10 minsBitcoin is less than $400 from touching $112,000 and a fresh record high for the first time. It almost touched that level in May before stalling out and backing off to $98,000 in late June. However the risk trade has notably improved lately and with...
Senate Banking Committee Highlights Regulatory Needs for Digital Assets
Timothy Morano Jul 10, 2025 05:47 Key insights from the Senate Banking Committee hearing reveal the need for updated regulations on digital assets, emphasizing blockchain's traceability and the importance of modern compliance...
Transport Secretary Duffy to be interim NASA administrator, Trump says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks alongside FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau during a news conference at the Department of Transportation Headquarters on May 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump...
Worldline teams up with commercetools to enhance payment solutions for e-commerce businesses
Worldline, a provider of payment services, has announced a partnership with commercetools, a platform for enterprise commerce innovation. This partnership enables commercetools customers to seamlessly integrate Worldline’s comprehensive suite of payment services....
Bitcoin rises to fresh record above $112,000, helped by Nvidia-led tech rally
The logo of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin can be seen on a coin in front of a Bitcoin chart.Silas Stein | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesBitcoin hit a fresh record on Wednesday afternoon as an Nvidia-led rally in equities helped push the price of the cryptocurrency...
RBA advances wholesale CBDC trials with industry partners
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced on Thursday a significant step forward in developing a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC), launching “Project Acacia” in collaboration with industry partners. The initiative will test 19 pilot programs using...
FX option expiries for 10 July 10am New York cut
There are just a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.The first one being for EUR/USD at the 1.1700 level once again. The expiries there have been helping to limit downside price action on the week and will play the same role again today in the...
Amazon Web Services builds heat exchanger to cool Nvidia GPUs for AI
The letters AI, which stands for "artificial intelligence," stand at the Amazon Web Services booth at the Hannover Messe industrial trade fair in Hannover, Germany, on March 31, 2025.Julian Stratenschulte | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesAmazon said Wednesday that its...
WK Kellogg shares jump 40% on Ferrero deal report
Boxes of various Kellogg's cereals are displayed on shelves at a Walmart Supercenter on May 6, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesShares of WK Kellogg soared more than 50% on Wednesday following a report that chocolate maker Ferrero is close to a...
Trump says 50% tariff on copper imports will begin Aug. 1
Copper wires at a recycling facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, US, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Niki Chan Wylie | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the 50% tariff on copper imports, which he had announced the previous day, will take...
NVIDIA NeMo-RL Utilizes GRPO for Advanced Reinforcement Learning
Peter Zhang Jul 10, 2025 06:07 NVIDIA introduces NeMo-RL, an open-source library for reinforcement learning, enabling scalable training with GRPO and integration with Hugging Face models. NVIDIA has unveiled...
Fortress Core Connect secures South Africa FSCA license
Fortress Core Connect, a leading fintech and liquidity infrastructure provider servicing online brokerages, asset managers, and prop firms, has announced the successful acquisition of a Category I Financial Services Provider (FSP) license from the Financial Sector...
Pencil Finance Launches On-Chain Capital for Student Loans
Joerg Hiller Jul 10, 2025 06:48 Pencil Finance pioneers on-chain capital for student loans, deploying $1 million to support education in the Philippines and Indonesia, demonstrating blockchain's potential in educational...
Bitcoin (BTC) Consolidation Amid Whale Activity and Institutional Interest
Iris Coleman Jul 07, 2025 12:18 Bitcoin remains in a consolidation range between $100,000 and $110,000, as whale activity slows and new institutional interest emerges, according to Bitfinex. Bitcoin (BTC) is...
Exploring the Future of Tokenized Stocks: Opportunities and Challenges
Felix Pinkston Jul 09, 2025 17:31 Tokenized stocks are reshaping the financial landscape by enabling blockchain-based trading. This article examines the market design, risks, and future outlook of tokenized securities. ...
Eli Manning not interested in ownership bid
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is no longer interested in buying a minority stake in his old team, telling CNBC Sport Wednesday that he's been priced out."Basically, it's too expensive for me," Manning told CNBC Sport in an interview. "A 1% stake...
Sui Blockchain Welcomes tBTC, Unlocking $500M in Bitcoin Liquidity
Joerg Hiller Jul 07, 2025 12:50 Sui integrates tBTC, enhancing BTC liquidity with over $500M, enabling efficient DeFi participation. This move marks a significant step for Bitcoin holders on the Sui blockchain. ...
BNB Chain Partners with Kraken and Backed to Launch Onchain Tokenized Equities
Rongchai Wang Jul 09, 2025 15:44 BNB Chain collaborates with Kraken and Backed to introduce tokenized equities, enabling 24/7 trading and integration with DeFi applications, enhancing financial market interactions. ...
Custom Crypto Exchange Development vs White Label Crypto Exchange: Which One is Right for You?
The cryptocurrency market has grown rapidly, drawing attention from entrepreneurs, investors, and established businesses. With this growth comes the demand for secure and reliable platforms where users can buy, sell, and trade digital assets. If you are considering...
The RBNZ has paused its cycle of rate cuts. Trump is introducing new tariff measures. :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.37%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.07%. The Nasdaq (US100) technology index closed higher by 0.03%. On Tuesday, US stocks were virtually unchanged as investors tried to make sense of President...
Perplexity launches AI-powered web browser for select subscribers
Perplexity AI on Wednesday launched a new artificial intelligence-powered web browser called Comet in the startup's latest effort to compete in the consumer internet market against companies like Google and Microsoft.Comet will allow users to connect with enterprise...
Oak View Group CEO Leiweke charged with bid rigging in U. of Texas arena project
Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke has been indicted on a federal criminal conspiracy charge related to his alleged role in rigging the bidding to develop, manage and operate the University of Texas' athletic arena in Austin.Leiweke is accused in the indictment of...
Online sales reach $7.9 billion in first 24 hours of Prime Day
A worker sorts packages on Amazon Prime Day in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Klaus Galiano | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesU.S. online sales jumped 9.9% year over year to $7.9 billion on Tuesday, the kickoff of Amazon's Prime Day megasale, according to Adobe...
Hong Kong Launches Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter 3.0
Timothy Morano Jul 09, 2025 16:13 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority unveils the Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter 3.0, enhancing collaboration among financial, tech, and telecom sectors to combat fraud. The...
US Copper hits records on Trump’s 50% tariff threat :: InvestMacro
US copper hits fresh all-time highs Trump announces 50% tariffs on copper importsPrices firmly bullish on D1, but RSI overbought Copper futures in New York surged to records on Tuesday after Trump announced a higher-than-expected 50% tariff on copper imports.Prices...
Altman, Iger and Cook arrive at ‘summer camp for billionaires’
Top executives from tech, media and finance gathered in Sun Valley, Idaho, for Allen & Co.'s annual conference this week, an event that is often referred to as "summer camp for billionaires."Apple CEO Tim Cook, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, Disney CEO Bob Iger and...
Iran slams consequences of war on oil markets
Dilara Irem Sancar | Anadolu | Getty ImagesIran's oil minister on Wednesday criticized the effects of war-led disruptions to oil markets, weeks after Tehran's 12-day hostilities with Israel sent crude price soaring.In remarks via videoconference for the OPEC seminar...
Gold Drops Below $3,300 as Fed Rate Forecasts Shift :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department Gold prices fell below 3,300 USD per troy ounce on Wednesday, extending losses after a 1% decline the previous day. The downward pressure stemmed from the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance, which partially offset concerns over...
Greece’s Landmark Cryptocurrency Seizure Unveils Global Crime Links
Peter Zhang Jul 09, 2025 15:17 Greece's first cryptocurrency seizure, aided by Chainalysis, recovers funds from the $1.5 billion Bybit hack, showcasing blockchain's role in combating global financial crime. The...
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X
Linda Yaccarino on Wednesday announced she is stepping down as CEO of Elon Musk's social media site X after two years in the role.Yaccarino's departure comes one day after Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok repeatedly made antisemitic comments on Tuesday and...
Trump say he threatened Putin to bomb Moscow over Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump.Mikhail Metzel | Evelyn Hockstein | Via ReutersPresident Donald Trump told campaign donors last year that he had threatened to "bomb the s--t out of Moscow" if Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded...
The Index Almost No One Is Watching . . . But Should Be :: InvestMacro
There’s an old market adage: “Stocks go down in an elevator and up in a staircase.”That sums up the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index (CDNX) over the last 15 years, except this time, it didn’t just go down in an elevator. It got trapped in the basement, and every...
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE foldable phones
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is super thin, measuring just 8.9 millimeters when closed and 4.2 millimeters when unfolded.Ryan Browne | CNBCSamsung on Wednesday launched three new folding smartphones — including thinner top-end devices and a cheaper version of its flip phone...
CoreWeave Unveils NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU for Enhanced AI Cloud Services
Joerg Hiller Jul 09, 2025 14:39 CoreWeave becomes the first AI cloud provider to offer NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU at scale, enhancing AI innovation with advanced computing capabilities. CoreWeave, Inc....
Bitcoin (BTC) Eyes $110K Amid Mixed Market Signals
Felix Pinkston Jul 07, 2025 13:21 Bitcoin approaches $110K as key indicators show bullish momentum, though weak spot volumes and ETF flows suggest cautious investor sentiment. Bitcoin is inching closer to the...
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot denies that it praised Hitler
A bust of Elon Musk that was recently vandalized is seen near the SpaceX projects in Brownsville, Texas, on May 3, 2025. Gabriel Cardenas | Afp | Getty ImagesGrok is pretending yesterday didn't happen.The artificial intelligence chatbot built by Elon Musk's xAI and...
Trump signals more tariff letters coming Wednesday
President Donald Trump, accompanied by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R), discusses his decorating of the Cabinet Room during a cabinet meeting at the White House on July 08, 2025 in Washington, DC.Andrew Harnik |...
Markets.com CEO Stavros Anastasiou departs
FNG has learned that Cyprus based executive Stavros Anastasiou has left his position as CEO of Retail FX and CFDs broker Markets.com. Stavros Anastasiou had served as Markets.com CEO for the past two years, appointed to the position after Markets.com (formally...
Nvidia hits $4 trillion market cap, first company to do so
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attends a roundtable discussion at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 11, 2025.Sarah Meyssonnier | ReutersNvidia shares jumped more than 2% on Wednesday,...
The Shift from Permissive to Copyleft Licenses: A New Perspective in Open Source
Zach Anderson Jul 07, 2025 13:52 Vitalik.eth.limo explores the transition from favoring permissive to copyleft licenses due to changes in open source dynamics and industry practices. In a recent discourse,...
Hims & Hers offers generic semaglutide as Novo Nordisk patent lapses
The Hers website arranged on a laptop in New York, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHims & Hers Health announced Wednesday it will offer generic semaglutide in Canada as Novo Nordisk's patent on its branded drugs Ozempic and...
From glass and steel to rare earth metals, new materials have changed society throughout history :: InvestMacro
By Peter Mullner, Boise State University Many modern devices – from cellphones and computers to electric vehicles and wind turbines – rely on strong magnets made from a type of minerals called rare earths. As the systems and infrastructure used in daily life have...
EU in limbo as Washington keeps it waiting on a trade agreement
The European Union (EU) is stuck in limbo as uncertainty persists around when a trade agreement with the U.S. might be reached.The goal had been to agree on a framework by July 9, when a temporary reprieve from U.S. President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs was...
Optimizing LLM Inference with TensorRT: A Comprehensive Guide
Luisa Crawford Jul 07, 2025 14:13 Explore how TensorRT-LLM enhances large language model inference by optimizing performance through benchmarking and tuning, offering developers a robust toolset for efficient deployment. ...
NVIDIA’s Helix Parallelism Revolutionizes AI with Multi-Million Token Inference
Rebeca Moen Jul 09, 2025 01:36 NVIDIA introduces Helix Parallelism, a breakthrough in AI, enabling faster real-time inference with multi-million-token contexts, enhancing performance and user experience. In a...
Taiko Unveils Major Developments and Partnerships in Q2 2025
Alvin Lang Jul 09, 2025 02:13 Taiko's Q2 2025 update showcases significant advancements, including the Pacaya hardfork, Binance listing, and strategic partnerships, bolstering its ecosystem and community engagement. ...
BNY Mellon will have custody of Ripple’s new stablecoin
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBank of New York Mellon will be the primary custodian for the Ripple's U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin reserves going forward, the two companies said Wednesday.The partnership should enhance regulatory compliance for Ripple, the...
Together AI Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance, Enhancing Security for AI Solutions
Caroline Bishop Jul 09, 2025 02:44 Together AI attains SOC 2 Type 2 certification, reinforcing its commitment to security, privacy, and compliance, facilitating secure AI deployments across various industries. ...
Axi partners with Your Bourse to launch institutional liquidity arm AxiPrime
Leading Australia based online broker Axi has announced the launch of AxiPrime, its institutional and next-generation B2B liquidity provider (LP) to meet the evolving needs of professional trading firms. With a focus on multi-asset liquidity and cutting-edge...
Mirandus Event Unveils New Challenges and Rewards for Gamers
Jessie A Ellis Jul 09, 2025 03:12 Mirandus launches a new event on July 23, offering players a chance to face increased Goblin threats, earn rewards, and experience gameplay with new characters. Gala Games is...
Jeff Bezos sells $666 million in Amazon stock as part of sale plan
Jeff Bezos gestures as he leaves Aman Venice hotel, ahead of their expected wedding, in Venice, Italy, June 25, 2025.Guglielmo Mangiapane | ReutersAmazon founder Jeff Bezos sold nearly three million shares worth $665.8 million over two days in July, a regulatory...
Trump tariffs on cars, copper, aluminum could hit hard
U.S. President Donald Trump walks as workers react at U.S. Steel Corporation–Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, U.S., May 30, 2025. Leah Millis | ReutersAs President Donald Trump's tariffs against more than a dozen countries spark fresh concerns about looming...
Two charged in $650 million global crypto scam
A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.Kevin...
Apple says COO Jeff Williams will retire from company later this year
Jeff Williams, chief operating officer of Apple Inc., during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, US, on Monday, June 9, 2025.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesApple said on Tuesday that Chief...
Bitfinex Hosts AMA with TokenFi to Explore Tokenization Innovations
Ted Hisokawa Jul 09, 2025 03:46 Bitfinex and TokenFi conducted an AMA session discussing TokenFi's mission to simplify tokenization and its innovations in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and staking. ...
Exclusive: IG Head of Emerging Markets APAC Karman Wong departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime IG Group executive Karman Wong, who served as Head of Emerging Markets APAC for IG, has left the company. Karman was responsible mainly for IG’s business from clients in mainland China. Karman Wong, who worked out of IG’s...
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot is posting antisemitic comments
The Grok logo is being displayed on a smartphone with Xai visible in the background in this photo illustration on April 1, 2024. Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesElon Musk's Grok chatbot on Tuesday praised Adolf Hitler and made other antisemitic comments.The...
BounceBit’s Composable Infrastructure Aims to Unify Global Capital Markets
Rebeca Moen Jul 09, 2025 04:26 BounceBit is creating a unified financial infrastructure to support diverse asset classes, enhancing liquidity and composability in global digital capital markets. BounceBit is...
How to Build a Crypto Trading Platform Like Delta Exchange: A Step-by-Step Guide
Cryptocurrency trading platforms are the backbone of the digital asset economy, enabling millions to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies securely and efficiently. Among the most respected names in this sector is Delta Exchange, known for its robust derivatives...
FX option expiries for 9 July 10am New York cut
There is just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.As mentioned yesterday, it's the one for EUR/USD at the 1.1700 mark. With the dollar keeping firmer so far on the week, the expiries here are now playing a role in helping to limit downside for the...
Super Micro to ramp up investment in Europe to capitalize on AI demand
CEO of Supermicro Charles Liang speaks during the Reuters NEXT conference in New York City, U.S., December 10, 2024. Mike Segar | ReutersPARIS — Super Micro plans to increase its investment in Europe, including ramping up manufacturing of its AI servers in the region,...
Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with government agency staff cuts
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will allow the Trump administration to proceed with large-scale reductions in staff at many federal government agencies as opponents continue to seek to block those efforts in lower-court proceedings.The Supreme Court's decision is...
Samurai Shodown R Launches on Sui with Blockchain-Integrated MMORPG Experience
Alvin Lang Jul 09, 2025 05:00 Samurai Shodown R, a mobile MMORPG by SNK and Lumiwave, launches on Sui, featuring real-time multiplayer and onchain progression, leveraging blockchain for seamless gameplay. ...
Finseta sees Revenues increase 16% to £5.9M in first half of 2025
London based foreign exchange and payments solutions company Finseta plc (formerly known as Cornerstone FS) has released its H1 2025 Trading Update, reporting an increase in Revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2025 of approximately 16% to £5.9m (H1 2024: £5.1m),...
NVIDIA Enhances cuQuantum with Dynamic Gradients and DMRG Primitives
Alvin Lang Jul 07, 2025 14:35 NVIDIA's cuQuantum SDK introduces dynamic gradients, DMRG primitives, and performance improvements, enhancing quantum computing emulations on Tensor Core GPUs. NVIDIA has announced...
Ziglu enters special administration – FX News Group
Ziglu Limited entered special administration on 7 July 2025. David Shambrook and Damian Webb of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed as special administrators. Ziglu is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to issue electronic money (e-money)...
Trump not happy with Russian leader Putin over Ukraine war
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 8, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday that he was "not happy" with Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war on Ukraine, and accused...
TSA plans to let travelers keep their shoes on at airport security
Traveler wait in a long security line at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesThe Transportation Security Administration plans to let many travelers leave their shoes on at U.S. airport checkpoints,...
Robinhood continues EU push becoming front-of-shirt sponsor for OGC Nice
Continuing a recent concerted push to increase its brand and business in the EU, US based neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) has announced that it is becoming the principal partner for France based football club Olympique Gymnaste Club de Nice – commonly...
NVIDIA Boosts AI Factories With DPU-Enhanced Kubernetes Service Proxy
Caroline Bishop Jul 07, 2025 14:52 NVIDIA advances AI applications with DPU-accelerated service proxies for Kubernetes, enhancing performance, efficiency, and security for AI clouds according to NVIDIA. As the...
Elon Musk lashes out at Dan Ives over Tesla board proposals: ‘Shut up’
FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla, attending the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. Gonzalo Fuentes | ReutersTesla CEO Elon Musk...
Trump says he will impose 50% tariff on copper imports
US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said he will impose a 50% tariff on copper imports on Tuesday, and...
Trump threatens pharmaceutical tariffs of 200%
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 8, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to impose up to 200% tariffs on...
TradeStation Securities announces its integration for equities trading with TipRanks
TradeStation Securities, Inc. today announced its integration for equities and equities options trading with TipRanks, a provider of retail investor tools powered by data-driven market research and analyst insights. This integration highlights both companies’...
Yat Siu of Animoca Brands to Join DigitalX’s Strategic Advisory Board
Lawrence Jengar Jul 07, 2025 20:31 Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, is set to join DigitalX's Strategic Advisory Board following a strategic investment, enhancing collaboration in the digital asset sector. ...
Waymo offers teen accounts for driverless rides
Waymo announced it is now offering teen accounts for its self-driving car service Waymo One, beginning in Phoenix, Arizona.Courtesy of WaymoWaymo announced Tuesday that it is offering accounts for teens ages 14 to 17, starting in Phoenix.The Alphabet-owned...
HKMA Enhances Offshore RMB Bond Repo Business for Greater Market Efficiency
Rongchai Wang Jul 08, 2025 02:35 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces enhancements to the offshore RMB bond repo business, aiming to improve liquidity management and align with international practices. The...
Mubadala looking at $100 million increase in its Revolut stake
Sky News is reporting that Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is in talks to buy a $100 million stake in UK based neobank and payments company Revolut from existing Revolut investors. Mubadala was part of a group of institutional investors that acquired a small...
Robinhood CEO downplays OpenAI concerns on tokenized stock structure
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says it's not "entirely relevant" that the trading platform's so-called tokenized shares of OpenAI and SpaceX aren't technically equity in the companies.It comes after OpenAI raised concerns about the product, which is designed to give users...
Tariff-fueled inflation, meteor strike both rare
A top White House economic advisor on Tuesday likened the odds that President Donald Trump's tariffs will lead to higher prices to those of a meteorite striking earth."Rare events happen. We get pandemics or, or meteors or whatever," said Stephen Miran, chairman of...
Musk’s X says Indian government ordered over 2,000 accounts blocked
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the White House to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 13, 2025 in Washington, DC.Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesElon Musk's X said Tuesday that the Indian government ordered the company to...
Ethereum Implements Partial History Expiry to Optimize Node Storage
Rebeca Moen Jul 08, 2025 08:08 Ethereum introduces partial history expiry, allowing node operators to reduce storage requirements by 300-500 GB, aligning with EIP-4444. This initiative aims to improve node efficiency while maintaining...
ATFX Connect hires Michael Mirarchi to head Institutional Sales LATAM
In a move that reinforces its focus on institutional expansion across Latin America, ATFX Connect – the institutional brokerage and services arm of global FX and CFDs broker ATFX – has announced that it has hired Michael Mirarchi as Managing Director of Institutional...
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak returns to Goldman Sachs
Rishi Sunak on the grid before the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain on July 06, 2025 at Silverstone Circuit in Northampton, England.Bob Kupbens | Icon Sportswire | Getty ImagesFormer U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to rejoin Goldman Sachs as a senior adviser, the...
Euronext launches first phase of its Repo Expansion Initiative
Euronext today announced the launch of the Repo Foundation, the first phase of a multi-year strategy to expand access, improve margin efficiency, and challenge legacy models in Europe’s secured financing markets. The Repo Expansion Initiative sets in motion Euronext’s...
Bitfinex Mobile App Update: Version 7.12.0 Enhancements and Fixes
Timothy Morano Jul 08, 2025 14:12 Bitfinex unveils Version 7.12.0 of its mobile app, introducing significant improvements and fixes. Learn about the latest enhancements aimed at optimizing user experience. ...
Boeing delivers most airplanes since late 2023 as 737 Max output rises
Boeing 737 MAX airliners are pictured at the company's factory in Renton, Washington, on Sept. 12, 2024.Stephen Brashear | APBoeing delivered 60 airplanes last month, the most since December 2023, as the plane maker seeks to raise production of its bestselling 737 Max...
Churches can endorse political candidates without tax-exempt risk
A view of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 11, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | ReutersThe IRS said in a new federal court filing that churches can endorse political candidates to their congregations without risking the loss of their...
From Ancient Treasures to Tomorrow’s Wealth Standard :: InvestMacro
Throughout human history, great societies have constructed their wealth upon golden foundations — from Roman vaults and imperial Chinese treasuries to Spanish vessels during the golden age of exploration.In our modern era, gold transcends mere ornaments or ingots; it...
Tether Invests in Crystal Intelligence to Bolster Blockchain Security
James Ding Jul 08, 2025 10:30 Tether's strategic investment in Crystal Intelligence aims to enhance blockchain forensics and combat illicit stablecoin activities, reinforcing the security of the digital asset ecosystem. ...
Rostro hires Exinity exec Oliver Ryan to head Trading Operations
FNG has learned that FX and CFD brokerage holding company Rostro Group has hired Oliver Ryan, as Head of Trading Operations. Oliver Ryan, who is based in London, joins Rostro after spending the past two years as a Trader at Exinity. He has also previously worked in...
Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner tapped to lead Hershey
Kirk Tanner, then chief executive officer of North America beverages for PepsiCo Inc., speaks during the Bloomberg Power Players Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Marco Bello | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWendy's CEO Kirk Tanner has been named the...
EUR/USD Declines as Markets Await US Tariff Developments :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair dropped to 1.1746 on Tuesday, with the US dollar holding a slight edge before correcting. The greenback faced pressure after Donald Trump announced new tariffs on 14 countries that have yet to secure trade agreements...
Tickblaze partners with SnapTrade to expand into equities and crypto
Hybrid trading platform Tickblaze today announced a strategic partnership with SnapTrade, a brokerage aggregator enabling connectivity to major retail brokerages across the globe. This partnership marks a major leap forward in Tickblaze’s mission to expand into the...
The RBA unexpectedly kept interest rates unchanged. Oil prices are rising despite increased OPEC+ production. :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones index (US30) fell by 0.94%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.79%. The Nasdaq (US100) tech index closed down 0.92%. The US stocks fell sharply on Monday as President Trump reignited trade tensions by announcing new tariffs and...
Gold holdings of Xetra-Gold exchange-traded bearer bond grow considerably in H1 2025
The gold holdings of the Xetra-Gold exchange-traded bearer bond (ISIN: DE000A0S9GB0) grew considerably in the first half of 2025. Assets under custody increased by 7.3 tons between January and June, reaching 173.8 tons by June 30. The gold price has reached new highs...
Macron’s state visit to the UK overshadowed by Trump’s tariff threat
France's President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with delegates as he is greeted upon arrival at RAF Northolt, west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to...
Linqto files for Chapter 11
Linqto, a global investing platform designed to give accredited investors indirect access to investments in private companies and unicorns, has filed for Chapter 11. The proceedings concern Linqto, Inc., along with Linqto Texas LLC, Linqto Liquidshares LLC, and Linqto...
Saxo Bank enhances model manager in SaxoPartnerConnect
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has enhanced the model manager in SaxoPartnerConnect (SPC). The model manager now supports the inclusion of single bonds in the composition of simple models. This feature will be exclusively available to partners who require...
Southeast Asia needn’t take sides in US-China tech rivalry: Experts
A woman holds a cell phone featuring the DeepSeek logo, with the Nvidia logo displayed in the background. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesAs China and the U.S. compete in artificial intelligence, Southeast Asia should draw from the best of both countries while...
FCA fines online bank Monzo £21 million for failings in financial crime controls
UK financial regulator The FCA has announced that it has fined online bank Monzo Bank Ltd a total of £21,091,300, for its inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2018 and August 2020. Monzo also repeatedly breached a requirement preventing...
G2 Summer 2025 Reports: 101 Blockchains Earned Record-Breaking 34 Badges
G2 has just released its highly anticipated summer 2025 reports, and we have struck gold once again. 101 Blockchains earned 34 badges in the latest G2 report, making us a force to reckon with in blockchain and Web3 training. We have been one of the top performers in...
Waymo to begin testing in Philadelphia with drivers behind the wheel
A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar electric vehicle sits parked at an EVgo charging station in Los Angeles, California, on May 15, 2024.Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty ImagesWaymo said it will begin testing in Philadelphia, with a limited fleet of vehicles and...
cTrader integrates Brokerpilot to deliver advanced risk management capabilities to brokers
Brokerpilot, a leading provider of advanced risk management software for dealing desks in financial trading, has announced a new technology partnership with Spotware, developer of the popular multi-asset trading platform, cTrader. This integration equips cTrader...
Founders sign letter to Sequoia on Shaun Maguire’s Mamdani remarks
Almost 600 people have signed an open letter to leaders at venture firm Sequoia Capital after one of its partners, Shaun Maguire, posted what the group described as a "deliberate, inflammatory attack" against the Muslim Democratic mayoral candidate in New York City....
Ethereum’s next move could be a plunge or an explosive short squeeze
What is the Commitment of Traders (COT) Report?The COT report is a weekly snapshot released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It shows how different types of traders are positioned in futures markets—meaning whether they're betting prices will rise...
FX option expiries for 8 July 10am New York cut
There is just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.That being for EUR/USD at the 1.1700 level. The pair is keeping just below its key hourly moving averages but the expiries here should help to limit further downside for now.The dollar may have...
Samsung expects second-quarter profits to more than halve as it struggles to capture AI demand
Samsung signage during the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, US, on Thursday, March 20, 2025.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSouth Korea's Samsung Electronics on Tuesday forecast a 56% fall in profits for the second quarter as...
Saudi Riyal Goes Digital: Inside SAMA’s “Oil-Backed” CBDC Pilot
Khushi V Rangdhol Jul 02, 2025 03:30 Saudi Arabia's Central Bank (SAMA) is pilot-testing a wholesale CBDC, potentially enabling oil sales to China in digital currencies. This project aims to modernize payments and reduce reliance on...
Argentex increases revolving credit facility provided by IFX Payments
Argentex today announced that it has increased its existing £20 million revolving credit facility (RCF) provided by IFX Payments to £26.5 million. Alongside this, Argentex has drawn down on the facility, such that overall utilisation of the RCF is now £23.5 million....
Tokenised Carbon in the Dunes: Abu Dhabi’s New Blockchain Bazaar for Net-Zero Projects
Khushi V Rangdhol Jul 03, 2025 11:52 Abu Dhabi is launching a blockchain-based carbon credit marketplace, aiming for a net-zero economy by 2050. The regulated exchange will tokenize carbon offsets, enhancing transparency and...
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Rebeca Moen Jul 04, 2025 18:52 test title: BTC Price Analysis - July 06, 2025 META: Bitcoin (BTC) trades at $108,389.52 (+0.36%). Strong bullish trend with key resistance at $111,980. Price poised for breakout;...
NFA orders Revankar Consultancy not to reapply for membership
The United States National Futures Association (NFA) has ordered Revankar Consultancy LLC, a former NFA Member commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor located in San Diego, Calif., not to reapply for NFA membership or act or be listed as a principal of...
Record Highs for Digital Asset Fund Flows as AuM Hits $188 Billion
Iris Coleman Jul 07, 2025 03:53 Digital asset funds experience record asset under management, reaching $188 billion with $1 billion inflows last week, marking the 12th consecutive week of positive flows. In a...
CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific in $9 billion all-stock deal
CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator, left, testifies before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in Washington on May 8, 2025.Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence-oriented cloud infrastructure company CoreWeave said Monday it will...
Jack Dorsey launches a WhatsApp messaging rival built on Bluetooth
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies during a remote video hearing held by subcommittees of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee on "Social Media's Role in Promoting Extremism and Misinformation" in Washington, March 25, 2021.CNBCBlock CEO Jack...
‘F1’ is Apple’s highest-grossing theatrical film ever
Still from Apple's "F1."AppleLights out and away we go."F1: The Movie" hasn't even reached the checkered flag of its theatrical run, but it's already Apple's best film release ever.The film, distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery, zoomed past $293 million at the global...
Trump announces 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea in first U.S. trade letters
U.S. President Donald Trump walks after disembarking Marine One as he arrives at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 6, 2025. Ken Cedeno | ReutersThe United States will impose 25% blanket tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea starting Aug. 1,...
Robinhood stock tokens face scrutiny in the EU after OpenAI warning
Avishek Das | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesLithuania's central bank on Monday said it has contacted Robinhood seeking clarifications over its tokenized equities after OpenAI raised concerns over the product last week."We have contacted Robinhood and are...
Exclusive: TopFX CMO Vince De Castro departs for Acuity Trading
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that experienced FX and CFDs industry marketing executive Vince De Castro has left his position as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at retail and institutional broker TopFX, and has joined Acuity Trading as its new Director of Marketing....
Trump administration teases trade deals before tariff deadline
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said the Trump administration will make "several" trade-related announcements in the next 48 hours, signaling imminent progress even as U.S. tariff deadlines appear to be shifting.Speaking on CNBC's "Squawk Box," Bessent also...
FCA cancels PARAM@ UK registration as Small Electronic Money Institution
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today announced the cancellation of PARAM@ UK LTD’s registration as a Small Electronic Money Institution under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (“the EMRs”). The firm is no longer meeting the conditions for registration as...
Navarro rips Apple for not moving production out of China fast enough
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro chastised Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday over the company's response to pressure from the Trump administration to make more of its products outside of China."Going back to the first Trump term, Tim Cook has continually asked for...
Sucden Financial secures $100M revolving credit facility
Sucden Financial, a global multi-asset execution, clearing, and liquidity provider, today announced a $100 million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) arranged and coordinated by ING Bank. The RCF is supported equally by Barclays Bank, China Construction Bank, DBS Bank...
Apple appeals 500 million euro EU fine over App Store policies
Two young men stand inside a shopping mall in front of a large illuminated Apple logo seen through a window in Chongqing, China, on June 4, 2025.Cheng Xin | Getty ImagesApple on Monday appealed what it called an "unprecedented" 500 million euro ($586 million) fine...
Family offices ramp up deals in June with bets on biotech and pharma
Key PointsAfter a slow spring, investment firms of the ultra-rich made 60 direct investments in June, according to Fintrx.Family offices flocked to biotech and health-care firms such as Antheia, seeking to make an impact and returns at the same time.Antheia founder...
CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific in $9 billion all-stock deal
CoreWeave founders Brian Venturo, at left in sweatshirt, and Mike Intrator slap five after ringing the opening bell at Nasdaq headquarters in New York on March 28, 2025.Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence hyperscaler CoreWeave...
BridgePort raises $3.2M in funding to accelerate platform development
BridgePort today announced it has raised $3.2 million in total funding to accelerate platform development and expand the team to meet increasing institutional demand for efficient off-exchange settlement market structure. The seed round was led by Further Ventures and...
How Netflix keeps luring directors away from traditional box office
Film directors Rian Johnson (L), Greta Gerwig (C), and Guillermo Del Toro (R)Getty ImagesNetflix isn't interested in bringing movies to theaters.The company's leaders have said they see theatrical movie releases as an "outdated" model. Yet for more than a decade, the...
BRICS countries condemned the indiscriminate increase in tariffs. OPEC+ countries agreed to a sharp increase in production :: InvestMacro
The US stock indices did not trade on Friday due to the US Independence Day holiday.The dispute between Republican President Donald Trump and his campaign’s chief financier, Elon Musk, took a new turn on Saturday when the billionaire space and car industry magnate...
Saxo Bank unveils updated main menu and client tree in SaxoPartnerConnect
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has unveiled several updates and enhancements that are now available on SaxoPartnerConnect (SPC). Saxo is introducing an updated main menu and client tree, available on the platform from 1 August. These enhancements have...
Yen Weakens as Japanese Data Sends Mixed Signals :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair edged higher on Monday, reaching 144.81, as the yen relinquished its earlier gains. The currency faced downward pressure following the release of disappointing wage figures, which dampened expectations for further...
How to Build a Lead Generation and Nurture Process That Converts » Succeed As Your Own Boss
Most businesses don’t actually have a sales problem—they have a nurturing problem. While many entrepreneurs are actively collecting leads, running ads, and growing their email lists, those leads often fail to turn into paying customers. Why? Because there’s no...
Swissquote takes over 100% ownership of digital finance app Yuh
Leading Swiss based online brokerage and banking firm Swissquote (SWX:SQN) has announced that four years after initially establishing Yuh as a joint venture, Swissquote is acquiring PostFinance’s 50% stake in the digital finance app, to take 100% ownership of Yuh....
ChatGPT as a Crypto Trading Assistant: Capabilities and Limitations
Crypto trading has gained massive popularity in the prevailing times. More people from all across the globe are showing a keen interest in engaging in such trading operations. However, such trading can be quite overwhelming, especially for beginners. They may feel...
Binance extends Monitoring Tag to BAKE, IDEX & SLF
Based on recent reviews, Binance will extend the Monitoring Tag to include more tokens on July 7, 2025. The tokens to be added to the Monitoring Tag list are: BakeryToken (BAKE) IDEX (IDEX) Self Chain (SLF) Tokens with the Monitoring Tag exhibit notably higher...
Barclays appoints Khaled El Dabag and Walid Mezher as Co-CEOs of Middle East region
Barclays today announced that Khaled El Dabag and Walid Mezher have been named as Co-CEOs of the Middle East region. Based in Dubai, they will report to Stephen Dainton, BBPLC President and Head of Investment Bank Management in their new role. With 25 years of...
Tesla shares drop after Elon Musk plans a new political party
White House Senior Advisor Elon Musk walks to the White House after landing in Marine One on the South Lawn with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured) on March 9, 2025 in Washington, DC.Samuel Corum | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesTesla shares fell in premarket...
Plus500 registers growth in H1 2025 revenues
Retail FX and CFD broker Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) today announced its trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2025. Revenue in H1 2025 increased by 4% to $415.1m (H1 2024: $398.2m) and EBITDA grew to $185.1m, equating to an EBITDA margin of 45% (H1 2024: $183.9m...
Trump takes aim at Elon Musk for forming a new political party
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump at the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025.Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump lashed out against Elon Musk after he formed a new political party, calling the move "ridiculous," and...
Interactive Brokers enhances Strategy Builder in IBKR Desktop platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to expand the capabilities of its trading solutions. The brokerage has enhanced the Strategy Builder in IBKR Desktop to be more intuitive for options traders. To access this tool, please take one of the following...
FX option expiries for 7 July 10am New York cut
There's just a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.And they are all for EUR/USD layered in between 1.1750 through to 1.1800. The broader market focus turns to trade and the return of Wall Street later in the day, so the expiries above are likely...
Nvidia challenger Groq expands with first European data center
Jonathan Ross, chief executive officer of Groq Inc., during the GenAI Summit in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday, May 30, 2024. David Paul | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence semiconductor startup Groq on Monday announced it has established its...
Tariffs will revert to April levels in August without deals
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 27, 2025. Elizabeth Frantz |...
FX week in review: Robinhood EU push, Tradeview UAE license, TopFX synthetic indices, executive moves
On a second consecutive week that saw a larger-than-usual number of FX and CFDs industry senior executive moves involving companies such as IC Markets, INFINOX, GTCFX, Admirals, Hirose, IG/tastytrade, Your Bourse, and STARprime, among others, there were also some...
Elon Musk says he’s created new political party
Elon Musk applaudes in the Oval Office as he attends a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.Nathan Howard | ReutersElon Musk said Saturday that he has formed a new political party, the "America...
Rep. Mark Green resigns from Congress
House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) speaks alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) after the House passed budget reconciliation legislation at the U.S. Capitol on May 22, 2025.Francis Chung | POLITICO via AP ImagesRep. Mark Green,...
Building Custom AI Agents with NVIDIA NeMo Agent Toolkit
Timothy Morano Jul 02, 2025 05:33 NVIDIA NeMo Agent toolkit offers developers a streamlined approach to create custom AI agents, enhancing business operations through automation and collaboration. The digital...
VeChain Launches Galactica on Mainnet, Ushering in New Era
Luisa Crawford Jul 02, 2025 06:10 VeChain's Galactica phase has gone live on mainnet, introducing key upgrades to the VeChainThor blockchain, setting the stage for future developments. VeChain has successfully...
GalaChain SDK 2.0 Set to Revolutionize Web3 Development
Rebeca Moen Jul 02, 2025 06:28 Gala Games unveils GalaChain SDK 2.0, offering enhanced capabilities and integrations for Web3 development. This update promises streamlined APIs and improved wallet integration. ...
Gala Games Unveils VEXI Workforce Pack with Special Discounts
Joerg Hiller Jul 04, 2025 19:39 Gala Games launches the VEXI Workforce Pack on July 3, offering 200 Mystery Boxes with exclusive ProtoVexi and Eagle Guardian costumes, alongside significant discounts on Bytes packs. ...
Inside a Utah desert facility preparing humans for life on Mars
Hidden among the majestic canyons of the Utah desert, about 7 miles from the nearest town, is a small research facility meant to prepare humans for life on Mars.The Mars Society, a nonprofit organization that runs the Mars Desert Research Station, or MDRS, invited...
Taiko and Nethermind Partner to Enhance Ethereum Rollup Infrastructure
James Ding Jul 04, 2025 20:20 Taiko partners with Nethermind to advance Ethereum Layer 2 infrastructure, focusing on decentralization and innovation in rollup technology. In a significant move for Ethereum's...
Fast-casual restaurants lean on loyalty programs amid consumer pullback
A customer exits a Cava restaurant in New York City on June 22, 2023.Brendan McDermid | ReutersAs some consumers pull back on spending amid economic uncertainty, fast-casual restaurant chains are leaning on rewards programs to pull them back in.Loyalty programs, which...
Agentic AI and Blockchain: A New Era for the Crypto Economy
Iris Coleman Jul 04, 2025 20:57 Explore how Agentic AI and blockchain technology are reshaping the global economy by facilitating autonomous machine interactions and creating new digital market models. Agentic...
RAPIDS Introduces GPU Polars Streaming and Unified GNN API Enhancements
Tony Kim Jul 04, 2025 21:25 NVIDIA's RAPIDS suite version 25.06 unveils new features including GPU Polars streaming, a unified GNN API, and zero-code ML speedups, enhancing Python data science capabilities. ...
Robinhood and Coinbase Expand Crypto Offerings Amid Regulatory Challenges
Rongchai Wang Jul 04, 2025 21:40 Robinhood unveils a new blockchain and tokenized stock initiative, while Coinbase introduces perpetual futures, as regulatory hurdles loom. Robinhood has announced a significant...
Understanding the Stochastic Oscillator: A Tool for Market Reversals
Lawrence Jengar Jul 05, 2025 01:15 Explore the Stochastic Oscillator's role in trading, known for identifying overbought/oversold conditions, and its application alongside other indicators like RSI and MACD. The...
BNB Hack Welcomes New Sponsors UpTop and Bitring to Boost Blockchain Innovation
James Ding Jul 05, 2025 01:55 UpTop and Bitring join BNB Hack as sponsors, introducing new bounty challenges to drive innovation in decentralized liquidity and AI-powered health solutions on the BNB Chain. BNB...
Trump says tariff letters to 12 countries signed, going out Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures, as he speaks from a balcony, on the day he is expected to sign a sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2025. Ken Cedeno |...
Hamas says it is prepared to talk about Gaza ceasefire proposal
A general view of destruction in North Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, on May 17, 2025.Amir Cohen | ReutersHamas said it had responded on Friday in "a positive spirit" to a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal and was prepared to enter...
Render Royale June 2025: Celebrating Creative Triumphs in Digital Art
Zach Anderson Jul 05, 2025 02:36 The Render Royale June 2025 winners have been announced, showcasing stunning digital artistry across Octane Render, Blender Cycles, and Redshift. Discover the visionary works that captivated...
Bitcoin Gains as Altcoins Falter in June 2025 Amid Institutional Inflows
Luisa Crawford Jul 05, 2025 03:02 Bitcoin rose 3% in June 2025 due to strong ETP inflows, contrasting with the decline in altcoins, highlighting institutional demand and market fragility, according to VanEck. In...
Bitcoin (BTC) Investors See Renewed Profits Amid Price Stabilization
Darius Baruo Jul 02, 2025 07:01 Bitcoin has rebounded to $107K, pushing many investors back into profitability. Despite this, HODLing prevails as investors show reluctance to sell at current levels. Bitcoin's...
Bybit and Glassnode Analyze Resilience Post-Lazarus Hack
Timothy Morano Jul 02, 2025 07:17 Bybit and Glassnode report on the February 2025 Lazarus hack, assessing market resilience and recovery across BTC, ETH, and SOL, highlighting exchange flows and investor behavior. ...
The EthCC crypto scene at Cannes shows how far Ethereum has come
CANNES — Wall Street's new plumbing is being built on Ethereum and this week its architects took over the same French Riviera villas and red carpet venues that host the Cannes Film Festival in May.The Ethereum Community Conference, or EthCC, took over the beachside...
Exploring Open Source Reinforcement Learning Libraries for LLMs
Zach Anderson Jul 02, 2025 07:46 An in-depth analysis of leading open-source reinforcement learning libraries for large language models, comparing frameworks like TRL, Verl, and RAGEN. Reinforcement Learning...
New York sued by National Retail Federation over surveillance pricing law
NY Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference at the offices of the Attorney General on January 08, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesNew York state was sued on Wednesday by the National Retail Federation over a new law...
Bitcoin Treasury Firms Command Premiums: Exploring the High Valuation Phenomenon
Terrill Dicki Jul 02, 2025 08:18 Bitcoin treasury companies are trading at significant premiums to their net asset values. Discover the reasons behind this trend and its implications for investors. As the crypto...
Trump inaugural impersonators scammed donors out of crypto, feds say
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesScammers impersonating the President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance Inaugural Committee fraudulently stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency, according to a complaint filed by the U.S. on Wednesday.The...
IOTA’s New Notarization Toolkit Enhances Data Integrity and Trust
Caroline Bishop Jul 02, 2025 08:39 IOTA introduces an open-source notarization toolkit to create tamper-proof records, enhancing data integrity and trust across industries. Explore its applications and methods for secure information...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman celebrates capitalism in July 4 post
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, pictured, speaks with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at an event in Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2025.Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesOpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on X Friday, saying he finds himself "politically homeless" as the...
Tether Partners with Zanzibar eGAZ to Promote Digital Asset Education
Rongchai Wang Jul 02, 2025 09:04 Tether collaborates with Zanzibar eGAZ to enhance digital asset education and blockchain adoption, aiming to strengthen Africa's digital economy and promote financial inclusion. ...
Musk backs criticism of Trump’s megabill after it passed House
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesTesla CEO Elon Musk, who bombarded President Donald Trump's signature spending bill for...
Marathon Digital Holdings Targeting 75 EH/s by Year-End Despite 25% Drop in June BTC Production
Darius Baruo Jul 02, 2025 09:22 Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) outlines ambitious growth plans aiming for 75 EH/s by 2025 year-end, despite a 25% decrease in June's Bitcoin production. Marathon Digital...
Telegram Unveils New Features for Enhanced Channel Monetization
Iris Coleman Jul 02, 2025 09:59 Telegram introduces checklists and suggested posts, offering new tools for task management and monetization within channels, enhancing opportunities for creators and users on the platform. ...
Riot Platforms Reduces Stake in Bitfarms, Now Holds 12.3% Ownership
Caroline Bishop Jul 02, 2025 10:28 Riot Platforms has announced a reduction in its stake in Bitfarms Ltd., now holding 12.3% after selling over 2.8 million shares. This move aligns with Riot's strategic investment review. ...
Some international LGBTQ+ travelers pull back on U.S. trips
Participants march in the Reclaim Pride Coalition's seventh annual Queer Liberation March in New York, June 29, 2025.Erik McGregor | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesCanadian citizen Robert Sharp was planning to visit Provincetown, Massachusetts — one of the most...
Goodwill Alliance Drastically Reduces Sandwich Attacks on BNB Chain
Joerg Hiller Jul 02, 2025 10:43 The Goodwill Alliance has significantly reduced sandwich attacks on BNB Chain, ensuring a safer trading environment. Discover the strategies and future plans for combating malicious MEV. ...
Apple’s ‘F1’ success doesn’t make up for AI stumbles
Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. - October 23, 2022 Tim Cook waves the chequered flag to the race winner Red Bull's Max Verstappen Mike Segar | ReutersApple had two major launches last month. They couldn't have...
2025 food trends include beef tallow, mustard, flavored olive oil
Condiments are getting an upgrade. Chefs are taking their signature sauces and dips outside the kitchen. And "swicy" still reigns.Those food trends were all on display at the Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show, which returned to the Javits Center in...
Glassnode’s LPOC Metrics Enhance Understanding of Crypto Leverage Dynamics
Caroline Bishop Jul 04, 2025 01:41 Glassnode's new Leverage Position Openings and Closures (LPOC) metrics provide insights into crypto leverage trends by analyzing price and open interest, offering a comprehensive view of market...
Gold Recorded Its Largest Mid-Year Increase since 2007
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Carolane de Palmas, Markets Analyst at Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades. Gold has delivered a standout performance in the first half of 2025, recording its strongest mid-year rally since 2007. According to data from...
Riot Platforms Reports June 2025 Bitcoin Production and Operational Insights
Rebeca Moen Jul 04, 2025 02:17 Riot Platforms, Inc. reveals its June 2025 Bitcoin production and operational metrics, showcasing a strategic focus on power efficiency and grid stability according to the latest updates. ...
Trump’s tariffs deadline is looming for Europe. Here’s where things stand
Cargo shipping containers wait to be loaded by cranes on container ships at the Burchardkai container terminal at the harbour of Hamburg, northern Germany, on June 3, 2025.Fabian Bimmer | Afp | Getty ImagesAll eyes are on talks between the U.S. and the European Union,...
CoreWeave Marks Milestone with NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 Platform Deployment
Zach Anderson Jul 04, 2025 02:37 CoreWeave becomes the first AI cloud provider to deploy NVIDIA's GB300 NVL72 systems, enhancing AI performance and expanding its cloud capabilities. CoreWeave, a leading name in...
CySEC recalls CIF license suspension of Backpack EU (formerly FTX EU)
Cyprus financial regulator CySEC has announced that it has decided to recall the suspension of the authorisation of Cyprus Investment Firm Trek Labs Europe Ltd, formerly FTX (EU) Ltd. The regulator stated that it has been satisfied with the Company’s compliance with...
Sei Network Integrates Model Context Protocol for Enhanced AI Blockchain Interactions
Alvin Lang Jul 04, 2025 03:16 Sei Network's integration with Model Context Protocol (MCP) facilitates secure AI access to blockchain data, enabling real-time applications and seamless DeFi protocol interactions. ...
Exclusive: GTCFX Head of Sales Ali Afzaal departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Dubai based executive Ali Afzaal has resigned his position as Head of Sales at Retail FX and CFDs broker GTCFX. Ali Afzaal had been with GTCFX since 2022, joining the company after working in a senior business development role for...
NVIDIA Unveils Data Flywheel Blueprint to Optimize AI Agents
Lawrence Jengar Jul 04, 2025 03:33 NVIDIA introduces the Data Flywheel Blueprint, a workflow aimed at enhancing AI agents by reducing costs and improving efficiency using automated experimentation and self-improving loops. ...
Prop firm Maven Trading adds the cTrader platform
Prop trading firm Maven Trading has announced a new partnership with Spotware, the developer of multi-asset trading platform, cTrader. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Maven Trading’s mission to empower traders globally by combining access to...
Render Network Celebrates June 2025 Render Royale Winners
Zach Anderson Jul 04, 2025 04:06 Render Network announces winners of the June 2025 Render Royale, showcasing creative talents using Octane Render, Redshift, and Blender Cycles. Discover top artists and their visionary works. ...
US Congress: House declares July 14 week “crypto week”, to advance key digital asset bills
House leaders have designated the week of July 14 as "Crypto Week", when three major cryptocurrency-related bills will be brought to a vote: the CLARITY Act, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and the Senate's GENIUS Act. Republican lawmakers say the legislation...
FX option expiries for 4 July 10am New York cut
There is just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.It's going to be a quiet day with it being a US holiday and the lack of any major expiries fits with the theme.However, there is a large one for AUD/USD to take note of at the 0.6600 level at least....
Microsoft layoffs hit 830 workers in home state of Washington
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at the Axel Springer building in Berlin on Oct. 17, 2023. He received the annual Axel Springer Award.Ben Kriemann | Getty ImagesAmong the thousands of Microsoft employees who lost their jobs in the cutbacks announced this week were...
Character.AI Unveils Real-Time AI Video Technology with TalkingMachines
Rebeca Moen Jul 04, 2025 04:27 Character.AI introduces TalkingMachines, a breakthrough in real-time AI video generation, utilizing advanced diffusion models for interactive, audio-driven character animation. ...
INFINOX hires Exinity/FxPro alum Artem Gonov as CTO
Leading Retail FX and CFDs broker INFINOX has announced that the company has hired Artem Gonov as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This strategic addition to the leadership team reinforces INFINOX’s commitment to technology-driven growth and platform...
CySEC reaches €40k settlement with Exclusive Change Capital
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced a €40,000 settlement with Cyprus investment firm (CIF) Exclusive Change Capital Ltd. The settlement concerns possible violation of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of...
Robinhood Unveils Q2 2025 Results Announcement and New Crypto Offerings
Rebeca Moen Jul 02, 2025 10:58 Robinhood Markets, Inc. will release its Q2 2025 financial results on July 30, alongside launching new crypto services, including stock tokens and a Layer 2 blockchain. Robinhood...
Broadridge to acquire provider of cross-border fund distribution services Acolin
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced its agreement to acquire Acolin, a European provider of cross-border fund distribution and regulatory services. The acquisition will create a robust pan-European fund distribution network, facilitating...
OFAC Targets Aeza Group for Enabling Cybercrime with Bulletproof Hosting
Tony Kim Jul 02, 2025 11:38 The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned Aeza Group for providing hosting services that facilitate ransomware and cybercrime, marking a significant move against global cybercrime infrastructure. ...
Exclusive: Admirals hires Cosmin Ruse succeeding Bogdan Albu as Romania and Hungary director
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Estonia based Retail FX and CFDs broker Admirals has implemented a leadership change in its Central and Eastern European operations. After serving as Regional Director for Romania and Hungary & Country Branch Manager – Admirals...
Gold declines as trade optimism reduces safe-haven demand, while a weak dollar limits losses :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Thursday, the price of gold fell to 3,340 USD per troy ounce, partially correcting the previous day’s gains. The decline reflects growing optimism over trade agreements, which reduced demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.Trade...
Effective FP8 Training: Exploring Per-Tensor and Per-Block Scaling Strategies
Alvin Lang Jul 02, 2025 11:55 Explore NVIDIA's FP8 training strategies, focusing on per-tensor and per-block scaling methods, for enhanced numerical stability and accuracy in low-precision AI model training. In...
Bitcoin (BTC) Market: Institutional Strength Amid Retail Fragility
Felix Pinkston Jul 02, 2025 12:36 Bitcoin shows cautious optimism with institutional backing and renewed accumulation, but retail participation remains weak, according to Glassnode's latest market analysis. ...
CoreWeave says it’s the first to get Nvidia’s Blackwell Ultra
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 2, 2024.Ann Wang | ReutersNvidia's Blackwell Ultra chips, the company's next-generation graphics processor for artificial intelligence, have been commercially deployed at CoreWeave, the companies announced on...
TradeZero joins list of TradingView’s broker partners
TradeZero has joined the list of broker partners of the TradingView platform. TradeZero was founded in 2015, and since then, it has gained recognition as an innovative brokerage offering robust trading solutions. The company’s mission is to empower active traders: it...
Top five tax changes for the wealthy
A view of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2025.Jim Watson | Afp | Getty ImagesThe wealthy will likely see a host of new tax breaks in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill," along with permanent extensions of many of the 2017 tax cuts, according...
Stacks Expands sBTC and STX Multichain with Wormhole NTT Standard
Jessie A Ellis Jul 02, 2025 12:56 Stacks adopts Wormhole's NTT standard to expand sBTC and STX across multiple chains, enhancing Bitcoin liquidity in DeFi ecosystems. Stacks, a prominent Bitcoin Layer 2...
IPO market boost from Circle 500% surge, VCs say drought may be ending
Jeremy Allaire, CEO and co-founder of Circle Internet Group, the issuer of one of the world's biggest stablecoins, and Circle Internet Group co-founder Sean Neville react as they ring the opening bell, on the day of the company's IPO, in New York City, U.S., June 5,...
How tariffs affect retail, Nike
The retail industry is breathing a sigh of relief after it appeared to avoid the worst case scenario on Vietnam tariffs.But some executives believe the tentative trade deal President Donald Trump announced Wednesday is still bad for business and could have a chilling...
Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters :: InvestMacro
By Chris Vagasky, University of Wisconsin-Madison About 600 miles off the west coast of Africa, large clusters of thunderstorms begin organizing into tropical storms every hurricane season. They aren’t yet in range of Hurricane Hunter flights, so forecasters at the...
Premier League Partners with Microsoft to Enhance Digital Experience
Rebeca Moen Jul 02, 2025 14:51 The Premier League collaborates with Microsoft to develop innovative digital platforms, enhancing global fan engagement through advanced technologies like Azure, Copilot, and natural language...
Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on stage with Essence CEO Caroline Wanga at the Global Black Economic Forum during the 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 6, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Michael...
Genesis rolls out version 8.13 of Genesis Application Platform
Version 8.13 of the Genesis Application Platform integrates Create even more tightly with the AI in Genesis, further helping domain experts build applications with little or no developer support. In addition, UI updates facilitate more flexible menus, data retrieval...
AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries like Neal Stephenson imagined :: InvestMacro
By Rizwan Virk, Arizona State University Every time I read about another advance in AI technology, I feel like another figment of science fiction moves closer to reality.Lately, I’ve been noticing eerie parallels to Neal Stephenson’s 1995 novel “The Diamond Age: Or, A...
Key Insights on Ethereum Scalability from the Based Rollup Summit
Lawrence Jengar Jul 03, 2025 13:15 The Based Rollup Summit in Cannes highlighted advances in Ethereum scalability, focusing on technologies like preconfirmations and booster rollups to enhance user utility and maintain...
GeForce NOW Expands Cloud Gaming Library with Exciting July Releases
Alvin Lang Jul 03, 2025 14:05 GeForce NOW introduces a lineup of 20 new games for July, including 'Figment' and 'Little Nightmares II', enhancing cloud gaming experiences with RTX power. GeForce NOW, NVIDIA's...
Trump to speak with Putin after U.S. pauses some weapons shipments to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump.Mikhail Metzel | Evelyn Hockstein | Via ReutersPresident Donald Trump said he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday at 10 a.m. ET.The call, announced by Trump in a Truth Social post,...
eToro adds former SEC Commissioner Laura Unger and Wix CFO Lior Shemesh to its Board
Newly public online broker eToro Group Ltd (NASDAQ:ETOR) has announced the appointment of Laura Unger (pictured above) and Lior Shemesh as new members of its Board of Directors. Both Laura Unger and Lior Shemesh will also join eToro’s Audit & Risk Committee....
Tripadvisor stock surges as Starboard Value builds 9% stake
The Tripadvisor logo is displayed on a tablet.Mateusz Slodkowski | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesTripadvisor stock jumped 10% Thursday after Starboard Value revealed a more than 9% stake in the online travel company, according to a securities filing.The...
Airlines face investors after strong— but cheaper — July 4 holiday
People move through Newark Liberty International Airport following a news conference by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at the airport, where he announced the reopening of a major runway at the airport, nearly two weeks ahead of schedule on June 2, 2025 in Newark,...
Tether Partners with Adecoagro for Renewable-Powered Bitcoin (BTC) Mining in Brazil
Caroline Bishop Jul 03, 2025 13:33 Tether and Adecoagro have announced a collaboration to explore renewable energy-powered Bitcoin mining in Brazil, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and boost decentralized networks. ...
Today, traders are focused on the Non-Farm Payrolls labor market report :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.02%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) rose by 0.47% and reached a new all-time high. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 0.73%. Markets were buoyed by strong gains in technology stocks and...
Fourth of July barbeque prices are rising, congressional analysis says
Cans of Molson Coors Brewing Co. Miller Lite and Coors Light brand beerDaniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAmericans may spend more on common barbeque items this Fourth of July with prices on products like beer, outdoor folding chairs and grill tools higher,...
Manta Network and Wello Collaborate to Launch SUPERFORTUNE with Fiat Integration
Tony Kim Jul 03, 2025 12:35 Manta Network partners with Wello to integrate fiat payment solutions into SUPERFORTUNE, enhancing user access to Web3 applications with seamless fiat transactions. Manta Network has...
China’s Baidu is beefing up its search product with AI to fight rivals
Pictured here is the Ernie bot mobile interface, with the Baidu search engine home page in the background.Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesChinese tech giant Baidu has bolstered its core search platform with artificial intelligence in the biggest...
Worldpay adds domestic acquiring capabilities in Thailand
Worldpay, a provider of payments technology and solutions, announced today that it is adding domestic acquiring capabilities in Thailand, expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific market. This expansion is core to Worldpay’s strategy for enabling global merchants to...
Apple China iPhone sales grew for the first time in two years
People stand in front of an Apple store in Beijing, China, on April 9, 2025.Tingshu Wang | ReutersApple iPhone sales in China rose in the second quarter of the year for the first time in two years, Counterpoint Research said, as the tech giant looks to turnaround its...
How your data pulls in hundreds of billions of dollars for app and social media companies :: InvestMacro
By Kassem Fawaz, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Jack West, University of Wisconsin-Madison You wake up in the morning and, first thing, you open your weather app. You close that pesky ad that opens first and check the forecast. You like your weather app, which...
FLUX.1 Kontext Revolutionizes Image Editing with Low-Precision Quantization
Joerg Hiller Jul 02, 2025 15:11 Black Forest Labs introduces FLUX.1 Kontext, optimized with NVIDIA's TensorRT for enhanced image editing performance using low-precision quantization on RTX GPUs. Black Forest...
Mission Delivery with Sustainability with Melinda Emerson » Succeed As Your Own Boss
Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social selling, and online marketing strategy. As CEO of Quintessence Group, her Philadelphia-based marketing...
DeepSWE: Revolutionizing Coding Agents with Open-Source Reinforcement Learning
Luisa Crawford Jul 02, 2025 17:58 DeepSWE-Preview, an advanced coding agent, sets new benchmarks in open-source AI with a 59% success rate on SWE-Bench-Verified, showcasing state-of-the-art performance using reinforcement...
Exclusive: Hirose UK adds former Finalto sales director Marco Maggioni
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that FCA regulated, institutional focused FX broker Hirose Financial UK Ltd has hired Marco Maggioni, to a senior sales role. With 17 years of progressive leadership experience in the FX and CFDs industry, Hirose UK said that Marco...
Futarchy: Revolutionizing Governance in Early-Stage Crypto Projects
Alvin Lang Jul 02, 2025 18:17 Futarchy offers a market-based governance model for DAOs, aligning economic incentives and decision-making processes to enhance early-stage crypto project success. The crypto...
HK regulator imposes $3.4M fine on Freeman Commodities
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has reprimanded and fined Freeman Commodities Limited, now known as Arta Global Futures Limited, $3.4 million for failures in complying with anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and...
Gala Games Launches Exclusive 4th of July NFT Sale
Jessie A Ellis Jul 02, 2025 18:33 Gala Games is hosting a special 4th of July sale with unique NFTs celebrating American spirit. The limited-time event features rare digital treasures for collectors. Gala Games...
Rostro hires Exness alum Constantina Georgiadou to head PR and Comms
FX and CFD brokerage holding company Rostro Group has announced that it has hired Constantina Georgiadou into a newly created role as Head of Public Relations and Communications. Constantina will have a global remit and be based in the Limassol offices of Rostro...
OpenAI says Robinhood’s tokens aren’t equity in the company
Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesOpenAI is distancing itself from Robinhood's latest crypto push after the trading platform began offering tokenized shares of OpenAI and SpaceX to users in Europe."These 'OpenAI tokens' are not OpenAI equity," OpenAI wrote on X....
Introducing the World’s First Accredited Bitcoin Certification
The demand for certified Bitcoin experts is growing continuously as more businesses explore options to use Bitcoin in their workflows. We are thrilled to bring you the biggest news of 2025 – our Certified Bitcoin Professional certification is now accredited, making it...
ICYMI – Standard Chartered expects Bitcoin as high as US$200,000 year end (2025)
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ActivTrades revenues climb 36% in 2024 to £37.6M as company returns to profitability
London based Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades plc has released its financial results for 2024, indicating a healthy increase in activity following what was a disappointing 2023 at ActivTrades. Revenues at ActivTrades rose by 36% in 2024 to £37.6 million (or USD...
Datadog stock jumps on inclusion in S&P 500 index
The Datadog stand is being displayed on day one of the AWS Summit Seoul 2024 at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea, on May 16, 2024.Chris Jung | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesDatadog shares were up 10% in extended trading on Wednesday after...
Tezos Introduces Jstz: Expanding Blockchain Accessibility with Full JavaScript Integration
Rebeca Moen Jul 02, 2025 19:13 Tezos launches Jstz, enabling developers to build on its blockchain using full JavaScript, enhancing accessibility and lowering barriers for millions of developers globally. Tezos...
U.S. lifts chip software curbs on China in sign of trade truce
Close-up of an empty printed circuit board, PCB, in Verl, Germany.Ute Grabowsky | Photothek | Getty ImagesThe U.S. government has rescinded its export restrictions on chip-design software to China, three of the largest players in the space announced on Thursday. In...
Glasbern Inn Review: A Historic Getaway in Lehigh Valley
Looking for a peaceful escape that combines authentic history with modern luxury? In this Glasbern Inn review, I’ll share how this remarkable property in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley surprised us with a truly special getaway. This 150-acre estate delivers an authentic...
Interactive Brokers adds Themes feature to TWS platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to expand the functionalities of its trading solutions. The latest (beta) build of the TWS platform offers a new feature called Themes. It allows platform users to explore companies and details connected to a...
Exploring Handwritten PTX Code for GPU Optimization in CUDA
Luisa Crawford Jul 02, 2025 19:42 Delve into the potential of handwritten PTX code for enhancing GPU performance in CUDA applications, as outlined by NVIDIA experts. As the demand for accelerated computing...
New Solana ETF could pave the way for wider adoption of niche cryptos
New ETF offers U.S. investors exposure to Solana A new investment vehicle giving traditional investors access to Solana—a major cryptocurrency—began trading Wednesday on the Cboe BZX Exchange:REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF is the first US ETF to directly invest in...
FX option expiries for 3 July 10am New York cut
There are a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.With it being the final trading day of the week of sorts, since we do have a US holiday tomorrow, there are some large expiries to be wary of coinciding with the US jobs report release as well.The...
AI voice startup ElevenLabs plots global expansion, eventual IPO
Founded in 2022, ElevenLabs is an AI voice generation startup based in London. It competes with the likes of Speechmatics and Hume AI.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesLONDON — ElevenLabs, a London-based startup that specializes in generating synthetic voices...
Trump’s megabill advances after House GOP stalemate
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks with the media after the House Republican Conference meeting on a plan to fund the government and avert a shutdown in the U.S. Capitol on Friday, December 20, 2024.Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesThe...
Floating Rate Instruments Gain Traction Amid Economic Uncertainty
Zach Anderson Jul 02, 2025 20:11 As interest rates remain volatile, floating rate notes (FRNs) and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) emerge as attractive options for income while mitigating rate risk. In...
Amazon to shut down Freevee streaming TV service in August
Amazon logo on a brick building exterior in San Francisco on Aug. 20, 2024.Smith Collection | Gado | Archive Photos | Getty ImagesAmazon is discontinuing its standalone free streaming TV service next month as it looks to consolidate its content offerings under Prime...
IOTA Unveils Key Developments in Q2 2025 with Mainnet Launch and TWIN Foundation Debut
Peter Zhang Jul 02, 2025 16:08 IOTA's Q2 2025 progress includes the IOTA Rebased Mainnet launch and TWIN Foundation debut, enhancing digital trade and blockchain innovation. In a significant stride for...
Trump deportations hurt Modelo Constellation beer sales
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FICC successfully processes $11.8 trillion in daily volume
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that its Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) subsidiary processed through its Government Securities Division (GSD) a new peak volume of US$11.8 Trillion in cleared transactions on June 30....
NVIDIA Omniverse Deprecates Launcher for Enhanced Developer Experience
Tony Kim Jul 02, 2025 17:41 NVIDIA announces the deprecation of the Omniverse Launcher on October 1st, aiming to streamline developer access to essential tools and resources directly through platforms like GitHub. ...
Coinbase acquires token management platform LiquiFi
Coinbase today announced the acquisition of token management platform LiquiFi. Teams like Uniswap Foundation, OP Labs (Optimism), Ethena, Zora, and 0x already rely on Liquifi to launch and manage their tokens. Liquifi automates core workflows while reducing token...
Exploring Context Engineering in AI Agent Development
Darius Baruo Jul 02, 2025 17:23 Discover how context engineering is transforming AI agent development by optimizing information management through strategies like writing, selecting, compressing, and isolating context. ...
Barchart launches cmdtyView LATAM – FX News Group
Barchart, a provider of market data and technology solutions to the global commodity industry, today announced the launch of cmdtyView LATAM, a new product built specifically to meet the needs of the Latin American commodity market. The launch marks a major step...
Solana (SOL) Breakout Hackathon: Winners Announced with Major Prizes
Felix Pinkston Jul 02, 2025 17:07 The Solana (SOL) Breakout Hackathon concludes with over 10,000 participants and 1,412 projects. Key winners include OpenSOL, IDL Space, and LootGo, each receiving significant USDC prizes. ...
Ether and related stocks gain amid the latest crypto craze: Tokenization
A representation of cryptocurrency Ethereum is placed on a PC motherboard in this illustration taken on June 16, 2023.Dado Ruvic | ReutersStocks tied to the price of ether, better known as ETH, were higher on Wednesday, reflecting renewed enthusiasm for the crypto...
Exploring How Technology is Transforming Reading: Insights from a16z Crypto
Rongchai Wang Jul 02, 2025 16:33 Discover how technology, including AI and ChatGPT, is reshaping reading habits and preferences, according to a16z crypto's latest discussion and reading list. In a comprehensive...
CME Group completes first physical delivery cycle of Hard Red Spring Wheat futures
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that it has completed its first physical delivery cycle of Hard Red Spring Wheat futures, with 182 contracts delivered on July 1, 2025, the first delivery date since the product’s April 14 launch....
Robinhood stock tops $100, ripping 30% since S&P 500 snub
CANNES — Robinhood stock hit the $100 mark for the first time, capping off a week of fresh all-time highs and renewed investor confidence. Shares are now tracking their best performance since April, up more than 30% since the trading app was snubbed from the S&P...
Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis :: InvestMacro
Global energy markets, such as those for oil, gas and coal, tend to be sensitive to a wide range of world events – especially when there is some sort of crisis. Having worked in the energy industry for over 30 years, I’ve seen how war, political instability, pandemics...
NVIDIA RTX AI Boosts Image Editing with FLUX.1 Kontext Release
Lawrence Jengar Jul 02, 2025 15:34 NVIDIA RTX AI and TensorRT enhance Black Forest Labs' FLUX.1 Kontext model, streamlining image generation and editing with faster performance and lower VRAM requirements. In a...
Trump announces Vietnam trade deal, 20% tariff on imports to U.S.
A worker stitches apparels at a garment factory in Vietnam's Thai Nguyen Province on July 2, 2025. Nhac Nguyen | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has struck a trade deal with Vietnam that includes a 20% tariff on the...
Exclusive: IC Markets hires IG / Brightpool exec Ioannis Lamprou as Risk Manager
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker IC Markets has hired Cyprus based executive Ioannis Lamprou as Risk Manager, at its IC Markets (EU) Ltd operation. Ioannis Lamprou joins IC Markets after spending the past four years with IG Group...
Paxos Launches Global Dollar (USDG) Stablecoin in the EU
James Ding Jul 02, 2025 14:20 Paxos introduces the Global Dollar (USDG), a compliant stablecoin, to the European Union. The launch aligns with MiCA regulations, enhancing the digital dollar ecosystem across the continent. ...
Elon Musk’s X is down for some users
The X logo appears on a phone, and the xAI logo is displayed on a laptop in Krakow, Poland, on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesElon Musk's social media platform X was hit with an outage on Wednesday,...
New Stellantis CEO promotes Kuniskis, brings back SRT division
Tim Kuniskis, head of NAFTA Passenger Car Brands for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, speaks during the reveal of the Fiat Chrysler 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon sports vehicle ahead of the 2017 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in New York, U.S., on Tuesday,...
House Republicans race to pass it amid GOP divisions
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks with reporters as he returns to his office after going to the House Rules Committee as it holds a hearing to consider the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act at the U.S. Capitol on July 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. House...
The Technical Breakout Hiding in Plain Sight :: InvestMacro
For years, copper has quietly built a case for being one of the most strategically important — and structurally underappreciated — commodities in the global economy.Today, that case is no longer just about long-term fundamentals.Technically, copper may be on the...
Tencent’s Weixin Integrates Ray for Large-Scale AI Deployment
Lawrence Jengar Jul 02, 2025 13:55 Tencent's Weixin team has embraced Ray and Kubernetes to enhance their AI infrastructure, tackling challenges in resource utilization and deployment complexity. Tencent's...
Microsoft laying off about 9,000 employees in latest round of cuts
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at Microsoft Build AI Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 30, 2024.Adek Berry | AFP | Getty ImagesMicrosoft said Wednesday that it will lay off about 9,000 employees. The move will affect less than 4% of its global workforce across...
AI Factories Offer Solutions to Alleviate Grid Stress
Joerg Hiller Jul 02, 2025 13:18 Emerald AI's innovative software aims to optimize power usage in AI factories, helping to ease grid stress while maintaining data center performance. Emerald AI, a startup based...
Stripe introduces new products for German businesses
Stripe has showcased new products to accelerate the growth of German businesses. New products and features in Germany include: Access to growth capital through Stripe Capital, which uses a company’s history on Stripe to proactively qualify them for next-day financing....
Tesla (TSLA) Q2 vehicle deliveries report
Tesla Model Y electric vehicles are collected from the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg by a car transporter.Patrick Pleul | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesTesla reported over 384,000 vehicle deliveries in the second quarter, a 14% decline from a year ago, and the...
Trump threatened Japan with new 35% tariffs. The US administration passed a bill that will increase spending by trillions of dollars :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.91%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.11%. The Nasdaq (US100) Tech Index closed down 0.82%. The US stocks closed mixed on Tuesday after the Senate passed President Trump’s massive budget bill, while...
AI virtual personality YouTubers, or ‘VTubers,’ are earning millions
One of the most popular gaming YouTubers is named Bloo, and has bright blue wavy hair and dark blue eyes. But he isn't a human — he's a fully virtual personality powered by artificial intelligence."I'm here to keep my millions of viewers worldwide entertained and...
Exclusive: tastytrade Head of International James Rutter departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime IG Group (LON:IGG) and tastytrade executive James Rutter has departed the company. James Rutter, who is based in London, had been with IG Group since 2014. James entered the company as a Graduate Trainee before a series of...
thinner foldable with bigger battery
Honor launched the Honor Magic V5 on Wednesday July 2, as it looks to challenge Samsung in the foldable space.HonorHonor on Wednesday touted the slimness and battery capacity of its newly launched thin foldable phone, as it lays down a fresh challenge to market leader...
EUR/USD extends rally for ninth consecutive day as dollar remains weak :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair soared to 1.1801 on Wednesday, marking its ninth consecutive day of gains. The US dollar remains under heavy pressure due to expectations of a dovish shift in Federal Reserve policy and growing concerns over...
Beeks Group appoints Matthew Phillips as Institutional Business Development Executive
Beeks Group welcomes Matthew Phillips to the team as Institutional Business Development Executive, based in South Africa. With experience across capital markets and trading technology, Matthew Phillips brings a strong understanding of both the technical infrastructure...
Amazon deploys its 1 millionth robot in a sign of more job automation
An Amazon logistics center in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Dummerstorf, Germany, on Nov. 27, 2024.Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesAmazon announced Monday its millionth worker robot, and said its entire fleet will be powered by a newly launched...
Tradeview gets UAE SCA Category Five license
Retail FX and CFDs broker Tradeview has announced that the company has become the latest in a growing list of firms to receive a license from the UAE’s financial regulator, Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA). The license was formally granted to subsidiary...
Zymochem tries to make diapers less hazardous to the environment
Disposable diapers are a massive environmental offender. Roughly 300,000 of them are sent to landfills or incinerated every minute, according to the World Economic Forum, and they take hundreds of years to decompose. It's a $60 billion business.One alternative...
Trump bill needed Alaska carveout to pass
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Jeff Bezos sells $737 million worth of Amazon shares
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Saxo Bank issues Q3 2025 outlook focused on evolving global economic and market landscape
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Google promotes ‘AI Mode’ on home page ‘Doodle’
Google CEO Sundar Pichai addresses the crowd during Google's annual I/O developers conference in Mountain View, California on May 20, 2025. Camille Cohen | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Google Doodle is Alphabet's most valuable piece of real estate, and on Tuesday, the...
Trump’s megabill lands in the House after Senate passes it
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Constellation Brands (STZ) Q1 2026 earnings
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CFI becomes Official Online Trading Partner of Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi
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Tesla shares drop on Musk, Trump feud ahead of Q2 deliveries
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FX option expiries for 2 July 10am New York cut
There are just a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.That being for EUR/USD at the 1.1775 and 1.1800 levels. The one at the figure level is in focus again, similar to yesterday and will also be a factor tomorrow with nearly €8 billion in expiries...
Chipmakers get bigger tax credits in Trump’s latest big beautiful bill
William_potter | Istock | Getty ImagesThe latest version of U.S. President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" could make it cheaper for semiconductor manufacturers to build plants in the U.S. as Washington continues its efforts to strengthen its domestic chip supply...
How Trump bill Medicaid cuts will impact U.S. health care
An aerial view of Valley Health Hampshire Memorial Hospital on June 17, 2025 in Romney, W.V. Ricky Carioti | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" would make sweeping changes to U.S. health care, leaving millions of vulnerable...
Brown, Penn, Harvard subpoenaed by Rep. Jim Jordan’s committee
A person walks past a sign of the Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S., March 17, 2025. Brian Snyder | ReutersThe House Judiciary Committee issued subpoenas Tuesday to Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania, demanding additional documents...
ACCC authorises AusPayNet for conduct to wind down Australia’s cheques system
On 2 July 2025, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a final determination granting authorisation AA1000689 with a condition to enable Australian Payments Network Limited (AusPayNet) and members of the Australian Paper Clearing System to...
How to Build a Secure and User-Friendly Crypto Wallet in 2025
The world of cryptocurrencies is evolving at a rapid pace, and with it, the expectations for crypto wallets are growing. Businesses and individuals alike demand wallets that are not only secure but also simple and intuitive to use. In 2025, building a crypto wallet is...
Figma (FIG) files for IPO as tech debuts gain steam
Dylan Field, co-founder and CEO of Figma, appears at the Bloomberg Technology Summit in San Francisco on May 9, 2024.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesDesign software company Figma filed for an IPO on Tuesday, and plans to trade on the New York Stock...
Apple sues former employee for stealing Vision Pro trade secrets
A customer tries on the Apple Vision Pro headset during the product launch at the Apple Store in New York City on February 2, 2024. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty ImagesApple has accused a former engineer for its Vision Pro headset computer of stealing company trade...
Alistair Currie, Group COO to leave Barclays
Barclays today announced changes to its Group Executive Committee, effective immediately. Alistair Currie, Group Chief Operating Officer will be leaving Barclays to pursue a board portfolio career. Mr Currie joined Barclays in August 2017 as Chief Operating Officer...
U.S. judge blocks Trump admin move to overhaul health agencies
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looks on as he attends a press conference to discuss health insurance reform, at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 23, 2025.Kevin Mohatt | ReutersA federal...
Miami International Holdings announces successful launch of MIAX Futures Onyx
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced the successful launch of MIAX Futures Onyx, a proprietary technology platform designed to power...
Upper Tribunal upholds FCA ban on three individuals for market manipulation
The Upper Tribunal has upheld the decision of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ban Diego Urra, Jorge Lopez Gonzalez and Poojan Sheth from working in financial services. Mr Urra, Mr Lopez and Mr Sheth have also been fined £223,400, £100,000 and £57,600...
Bay Area commuters get free rides Tuesday due to Clipper Card outage
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) passengers walk off a train at the Richmond station on March 15, 2023 in Richmond, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesCommuters in and around San Francisco rode into work for free on Tuesday morning due to an outage in the Clipper...
Climate threat to U.S. infrastructure is accelerating
U.S. infrastructure is barely getting a passing grade, and one of the fastest growing problems is climate change. Airports are flooding, bridges are melting from extreme heat, and telecommunications are getting slammed by increasingly extreme weather.In 2023, at Fort...
Interactive Brokers registers 40% Y/Y increase in DARTs in June 2025
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has just published its key operating metrics for June 2025. The brokerage reported 3.448 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) for June 2025, 40% higher than the level registered in June...
Euronext confirms talks on possible offer to acquire up to 100% of ATHEX shares
Euronext today posted a response to recent press speculations. Euronext confirmed that it has entered into discussions with the board of directors of HELLENIC EXCHANGES-ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE S.A. (“ATHEX”), the Greek capital markets operator, about a possible offer to...
Senate Republicans near a deal to pass it
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) walks to the Senate floor as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters"I believe we...
The Golden Bull Rests :: InvestMacro
With stocks charging to record highs this week, and with the personal consumption expenditures showing a big drop-off in spending (-0.4% vs. +0.3% est.), the need for hedging one’s bets with a new allocation of gold or gold miners has disappeared. At the least, that...
Ford sales jump 14% in second quarter, exceeding forecast
Ford sales rose 14.2% during the second quarter over the year-earlier period, about 10 times the estimated 1.4% industry increase, the automaker said Tuesday.New vehicle sales for the second quarter totaled 612,095, led in part by gains in its F-Series trucks and...
Digital Asset Funds Witness $17.8 Billion Inflows in H1 2025
Ted Hisokawa Jun 30, 2025 07:18 Digital asset funds experienced inflows of $17.8 billion in H1 2025, driven by geopolitical factors and monetary policy shifts, according to CoinShares. According to a recent...
AeroVironment drops 7% on debt pay off plan
An image of a Quantix drone made by AeroVironment.David Mcnew | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAeroVironment shares fell 7% Tuesday after the defense contractor said it plans to offer $750 million in common stock and $600 million in convertible senior notes due in...
Marex closes acquisition of FX specialist Hamilton Court Group
Diversified global financial services platform Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of FX specialist Hamilton Court Group. The acquisition, first announced in October 2024, expands the Group’s FX offering, bringing new...
Hong Kong Sees Rise in Mortgage Applications in May 2025
Zach Anderson Jun 30, 2025 07:55 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported a 5% increase in mortgage applications in May 2025, with approved loans rising to HK$26.6 billion. Mortgage Applications Surge in May...
Public companies bought more bitcoin than ETFs did for the third quarter in a row
Ozan Kose | Afp | Getty ImagesCorporate treasuries have surpassed ETFs in bitcoin buying for a third consecutive quarter as more companies try to benefit from the MicroStrategy playbook in a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment.Public companies acquired about...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reports Significant Deposit Growth in May 2025
Rebeca Moen Jun 30, 2025 08:12 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority revealed a 2.5% increase in total deposits for May 2025, with notable growth in Hong Kong dollar and foreign currency deposits. The Hong Kong...
The RBA intends to lower rates next week. The Singapore dollar strengthened to a 10-year high against the US dollar :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.63%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.52%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.64%. The S&P 500 (US500) and Nasdaq (US100) indices updated their historical highs, helped by strong...
English Premier League integrates Microsoft AI into fan app
Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Aston Villa FC at Old Trafford on May 25, 2025 in Manchester, England. Alex Livesey | Getty ImagesThe English Premier League is bringing artificial intelligence to the...
The YNAB Feature That Helped Me Sleep Better at Night
There are a lot of things that can keep you up at night: a barking dog, that thing you said in a meeting earlier that day, a to-do list a mile long.But money worries? Those hit differently. They creep in like a subtle techno intro, you know something is coming, and...
eToro secures new three-year $250M revolving credit facility
Trading and investing platform eToro Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:ETOR) today announced the closing of a new three year $250 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The facility provides eToro with greater financial flexibility to execute its long-term strategic...
Chainalysis Integrates X Layer to Enhance Blockchain Analytics
Rongchai Wang Jul 01, 2025 01:32 Chainalysis has integrated X Layer, a zero-knowledge Ethereum Layer 2 on Polygon, across its products, enabling comprehensive token support and risk management. Chainalysis has...
Jewelry sales outperform as U.S. luxury spending falters: Citi
Domenica Graci, the CEO and Founder of travel agency One Luxury, is seen wearing a golden Vintage Alhambra bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels, a golden Love bracelet from Cartier, a golden Juste un Clou nail bracelet from Cartier and an Essential Lines bracelet from...
Broadridge announced expanded roles for Doug DeSchutter and Tom Carey
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced expanded roles for two senior members of its leadership team to support Broadridge’s continued evolution to a platform company. The changes are effective as of July 1, 2025. Doug DeSchutter has been named...
Sui Overflow 2025 Hackathon Showcases Innovative Blockchain Projects
Iris Coleman Jul 01, 2025 02:07 The Sui Overflow 2025 Hackathon concluded with over 40 projects recognized across various tracks, highlighting Sui's potential in blockchain innovation. Discover the winning projects and their...
State Street Global Advisors rebrands as State Street Investment Management
State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), has announced its new brand name: State Street Investment Management. The rebranding highlights the firm’s focus on growth and engagement with clients and partners, and...
Render Network Showcases Innovations at Permissionless and DeAI Day
Ted Hisokawa Jul 01, 2025 02:23 Render Network highlights advancements in decentralized AI and rendering technology during Permissionless and DeAI Day events. Key sessions and future developments were discussed. ...
NVIDIA’s Llama 3.2 NeMo Retriever Enhances Multimodal RAG Pipelines
Joerg Hiller Jul 01, 2025 02:53 NVIDIA introduces the Llama 3.2 NeMo Retriever Multimodal Embedding Model, boosting efficiency and accuracy in retrieval-augmented generation pipelines by integrating visual and textual data...
Saxo Bank expands performance dashboard to help manage sales funnel
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has notified independent asset managers of changes to the performance dashboard. The newly launched page in the performance dashboard within Saxo Tools is now live, offering a comprehensive focus on sales funnel. This page...
Cloudflare to block AI firms from scraping content without consent
Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesInternet firm Cloudflare will start blocking artificial intelligence crawlers from accessing content without website owners' permission or compensation by default, in a move that could significantly impact AI developers' ability to...
JPX Market Innovation & Research conducts Proof of Concept for JPX Market Explorer
JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. (JPXI) is conducting a Proof of Concept (PoC) for JPX Market Explorer, a free service site that provides multilingual information on Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed companies using generative AI technology developed by...
Binance Smart Chain (BSC) Surpasses Solana in DEX Volumes Amid Incentive-Driven Surge
Felix Pinkston Jul 01, 2025 03:16 Binance Smart Chain has recently outpaced Solana in DEX volumes, driven by Binance Alpha's incentives. However, questions arise regarding the sustainability of this growth. In a...
Stablecoin issuer Circle applies for a national bank charter
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), on the day of Circle Internet Group's IPO, in New York City, U.S., June 5, 2025. Brendan McDermid | ReutersStablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group has applied for a national trust bank charter, moving...
Bush, Obama and a tearful Bono fault Trump’s gutting of USAID on agency’s last day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush delivered rare open criticism of the Trump administration — and singer Bono held back tears as he recited a poem — in an emotional video farewell on Monday with staffers of the U.S. Agency for...
Elon Musk’s xAI raises $10 billion in debt and equity
Elon Musk announced his new company xAI, which he says has the goal to understand the true nature of the universe.Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesXAI, the artificial intelligence startup run by Elon Musk, raised a combined $10 billion in debt and equity, Morgan...
eToro unveils changes to crypto services
Online broker eToro is making changes to how crypto works on its platform. The company is introducing a new pricing structure designed to offer complete transparency and better visibility into your trading performance. The changes include: Market-leading spreads, so...
Bitcoin technical anlaysis: Megaphone chart pattern (and leg down still in process)
Bitcoin Futures: Megaphone Pattern Emerges. Here’s What You Need to Know.Bitcoin Megaphone Chart PatternBitcoin futures (BTC) are currently forming what's known as a "megaphone pattern" or "broadening formation," as observed clearly on the 1-hour chart. This...
Huawei open-sources more AI models, grows into Chinese AI juggernaut
In recent years, the company has transformed from a competent private sector telecommunications firm into a "muscular technology juggernaut straddling the entire AI hardware and software stack," said Paul Triolo, partner and senior vice president for China at advisory...
Japan’s Crypto Regulation Evolution Post-Mt. Gox Collapse
Peter Zhang Jul 01, 2025 03:42 Explore Japan's regulatory journey post-Mt. Gox, as the JFSA shapes crypto policy, balancing innovation with risk management, and pioneering stablecoin frameworks. In the wake of...
Trump rips AT&T weeks after Trump Mobile launch
US President Donald Trump holds an Apple Inc. iPhone during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, May 23, 2025. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump criticized AT&T in...
LoopFX appoints General Counsel and Head of Marketing
FX liquidity network LoopFX has announced two senior appointments as it gears up to go live this month. Jonathan Avery Jonathan Avery has joined as General Counsel, bringing deep legal and operational expertise to support and accelerate the onboarding process for...
Amazon CEO says AI will mean ‘fewer people’ do jobs that get automated
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the rapid rollout of generative artificial intelligence means the company will one day require fewer employees to do some of the work that computers can handle."Like with every technical transformation, there will be fewer people doing some...
FX option expiries for 1 July 10am New York cut
There are just a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.And they are for EUR/USD at the 1.1750 and 1.1800 levels. The expiries could well help to keep price action a bit more locked in during the session ahead, with little in terms of other...
As nations build ‘sovereign AI,’ open-source models and cloud computing can help, experts say
Digital illustration of a glowing world map with "AI" text across multiple continents, representing the global presence and integration of artificial intelligence. Fotograzia | Moment | Getty ImagesAs artificial intelligence becomes more democratized, it is important...
Musk rips Trump big beautiful tax bill, vows to defeat GOP backers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends a cabinet meeting held by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2025.Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersHe may have stopped openly feuding with President Donald Trump, but Elon Musk isn't backing off his...
Bitdeer AI Receives Prestigious AI Breakthrough Award for MLOps Innovation
Alvin Lang Jul 01, 2025 04:09 Bitdeer AI, a part of Bitdeer Technologies Group, has been honored with the 2025 AI Breakthrough Award for its MLOps innovation, recognizing its advanced AI cloud platform. Bitdeer...
Breaking Barriers, Bridging the Divide: How Fortress Core Connect & Ouinex Are Rewriting the Rules of Multi-Asset Trading
In the wake of their recent strategic partnership, we sat down with Dany Mawas, CEO & Co-Founder of Fortress Core Connect, and Ilies Larbi, CEO of Ouinex, to dive deeper into their joint vision, execution models, and how this alliance is reshaping access to...
Exa Innovates with Multi-Agent Web Research System Using LangGraph
Zach Anderson Jul 01, 2025 04:38 Exa has launched a cutting-edge multi-agent web research system leveraging LangGraph and LangSmith. The system processes complex queries with impressive speed and reliability. ...
Harvard violated Civil Rights Act
Harvard University graduates attend the university's 374th commencement ceremony on May 29, 2025 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesThe Trump administration on Monday said an investigation into Harvard University found the school had...
SSV Network Enhances Validator Performance with WAD Update
Ted Hisokawa Jun 30, 2025 08:45 SSV Network introduces Weighted Attestation Data (WAD) to optimize Ethereum validator rewards, enhancing performance, accuracy, and rewards through innovative node updates. The...
ICE registers record OI in natural gas and oil markets
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced that its global natural gas and oil markets are at record open interest (OI). ICE’s natural gas futures markets hit record OI of 24.17 million on June 25, 2025, while ICE’s global oil futures and options...
NASA plans to stream rocket launches on Netflix starting this summer
Workers repaint the NASA logo on the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center on May 28, 2020 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesNASA's live programming, including rocket launches, spacewalks and views of Earth from space, will begin...
Meta shares hit all-time high as Zuckerberg goes on AI hiring blitz
Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during the Meta Connect event on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMeta shares hit a record high on Monday, underscoring investor interest in the company's new AI...
Canada caved, White House says
The White House claimed Monday that Canada "caved" to President Donald Trump by hastily rescinding its digital services tax after the president threatened to shut down trade negotiations between the two major trading partners."It's very simple: Prime Minister [Mark]...
How to Build a Membership Site That Keeps Customers for Life » Succeed As Your Own Boss
In today’s crowded online world, most entrepreneurs understand the importance of visibility and trackability. Social media helps people find you. Email helps you stay in touch. But neither of those tools, on their own, build long-term loyalty or sustainable revenue....
Liquidnet bolsters US Equities business with three appointments
Liquidnet, a technology-driven agency execution specialist, today announced a series of key hires to accelerate the growth of its Equities franchise in the Americas. These appointments align with the firm’s strategy to expand regional capabilities, diversify execution...
Bitcoin (BTC) Stabilizes as Q3 Approaches Amid Market Cooling
Jessie A Ellis Jun 30, 2025 09:12 Bitcoin stabilizes between $100,000 and $110,000 after an explosive rally, with market activity cooling. The US economy's conflicting signals add uncertainty to the Federal Reserve's...
Joby Aviation stock pops 14% after delivering first flying taxi to UAE
An electric air taxi by Joby Aviation flies near the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 12, 2023. Roselle Chen | ReutersJoby Aviation stock soared about 14% as the flying air taxi maker got closer to launching a service in the...
Leverate launches Smart Swap Control in SiRiX Admin to boost broker revenue
Leverate, a global leader in white-label trading technology, has unveiled an update to its white-label broker platform ecosystem with the release of Per-Day Swap Multipliers in SiRiX Admin, allowing brokers to tailor swap fee logic by day, asset class, or group,...
Ripple (XRP) Technical Analysis: Bullish Momentum Builds as Legal Clarity Drives Market Confidence
Luisa Crawford Jun 30, 2025 17:22 XRP maintains its position at $2.20 with a commanding market capitalization of $129.87 billion, while experiencing exceptional trading activity with 24-hour volume surging 71.14% to $2.25 billion,...
Robinhood gives out tokens of OpenAI and SpaceX. Stock hits record
CANNES — Robinhood stock climbed 10% to an all-time high Monday after the company rolled out tokenized shares of OpenAI and SpaceX to users in Europe as part of a larger crypto rollout.It is the company's first move to make private equity accessible via blockchain.The...
Robinhood launches US stock and ETF tokens in the EU, perpetual futures
US neobroker Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), after recently teasing what it said would be its “biggest crypto announcements of the year,” has unveiled a suite of new products that the company says mark a major step forward for crypto. From expanding Robinhood to over 400...
Exclusive: Investment Trends’ Head of Research Irene Guiamatsia returns to ASIC
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Irene Guiamatsia has left her position as Head of Research at Australia based online trading industry research firm Investment Trends, to return to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the country’s financial...
FD Technologies shareholders vote in favor of proposed acquisition
FD Technologies plc (LON:FDP) today provided an update on the recommended acquisition by Kairos Bidco, a newly formed company indirectly owned by entities forming part of TA Fund XV. On 8 May 2025, the boards of directors of FD Technologies and Bidco announced that...
Oracle stock jumps after $30 billion annual cloud deal
Oracle CEO Safra Catz speaks at the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami Beach, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2025.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesOracle shares jumped more than 5% to an all-time high after a recent filing showed a cloud deal that would add more than $30 billion annually.CEO...
Home Depot SRS Distribution buys GMS
A Home Depot store in San Carlos, California, US, on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHome Depot said Monday that it is buying GMS, a building products distributor, for about $4.3 billion as the retailer moves to draw more sales from...
Robinhood grows its global crypto footprint with U.S. stock tokens
CANNES — Fifteen years after flipping burgers at a McDonald's and teaching himself to code at night in a cramped apartment near the French Riviera, Robinhood crypto chief Johann Kerbrat is back. The last time he lived around Cannes, he was 21 — with no connections, no...
Exclusive: Your Bourse head of marketing Diana Ilchuk departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Diana Ilchuk has stepped down from her role as Head of Marketing at MT4 / MT5 broker technology solutions provider Your Bourse, and left the company. Diana Ilchuk had joined Your Bourse in mid 2023, as was also exclusively reported...
New WNBA teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia announced
Napheesa Collier, #24 of the Minnesota Lynx, scores the game-winning basket during the game against the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Oct. 10, 2024.Nathaniel S. Butler | National Basketball Association...
StoneX set to acquire Intercam Advisors and Intercam Securities
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX), a global financial services firm, today announced it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Intercam Advisors, Inc. and Intercam Securities, Inc. from Intercam Holdings, Inc. The proposed acquisition remains subject to the...
Trump megabill: Senate begins vote-a-rama
Senators on Monday began offering amendments to President Donald Trump's megabill, following a weekend of tense negotiations to try to get the president's second term domestic priorities through the upper chamber.The process, called a "vote-a-rama," began shortly...
US trade threats against Canada are putting pressure on the Canadian dollar. European indices returned to growth amid the postponement of tariffs :: InvestMacro
On Friday, US stocks closed at record highs, thanks to optimism about upcoming trade agreements and growing expectations of interest rate cuts. At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 1.00% (+3.89% for the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) added...
Google makes foray into fusion with MIT Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Google on Monday announced a partnership with Commonwealth Fusion Systems, or CFS, a private company spun off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which marks the tech giant's first commercial commitment to fusion.The company unveiled plans to buy 200...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis for Today
Bitcoin futures are currently trading at 108,165, exactly aligned with today's bullish threshold. Traders following the tradeCompass methodology may consider initiating long positions at this level, keeping in mind the outlined strategy below.tradeCompass Summary –...
dxFeed, ATAS introduce DOM Heatmap History
dxFeed, a market data solutions and index management provider for the global financial industry, in long-standing partnership with the trading analytics platform ATAS, has expanded their collaboration to deliver historical DOM Levels (Heatmap) data for futures from...
Wall Street strategist Tom Lee is aiming to create the MicroStrategy of Ethereum
Tom LeeAdam Jeffery | CNBC Fundstrat's Tom Lee is joining a little known bitcoin miner aiming to become the biggest publicly traded holder of ether.Lee, a high-profile market strategist known for his prescient bitcoin price forecasts and stock predictions, has been...
Nuvei goes live as direct payment acquirer in Canada
Fintech company Nuvei today announced that it is now live as a direct payment acquirer in Canada. This launch empowers Canadian businesses to process domestic transactions locally through Nuvei, eliminating the need for third-party processors and enabling...
Argo Blockchain proposes restructuring to resolve its capital needs
Argo Blockchain plc (LON:ARB) today announced a proposed restructuring to resolve its short and medium term capital needs. On 9 May 2025, the Company announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2024. The reports and accounts noted that “a material uncertainty...
Moderna’s flu vaccine shows positive trial results, paving way for combo shot
The Moderna Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on March 26, 2024.Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesModerna on Monday said its experimental mRNA-based flu vaccine produced a stronger immune response than a currently available shot in a late-stage...
HKEX announces launch of 30-year interest rate swap contracts on Northbound Swap Connect
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today announced the launch of interest rate swap contracts with a maximum tenor of 30 years to trade on Northbound Swap Connect. This latest enhancement to Swap Connect follows close collaboration between HKEX’s clearing...
UBS to commence $2bn share repurchase program
UBS Group AG today announced the launch of a new two-year program to repurchase up to USD 2 billion of shares. The repurchase program was approved at UBS’s Annual General Meeting held on 10 April 2025. The new program is scheduled to start on 1 July 2025. As...
Artificial Intelligence Optimization (AIO): Enhancing AI System Performance
The rapidly evolving AI landscape has introduced artificial intelligence into our everyday lives and various industries. AI is not a futuristic concept anymore as it offers the foundation to create intelligent chatbots, autonomous vehicles and sophisticated...
Tokenised Trade Finance: Can Blockchain Finally Bridge India’s US $300 Billion Export-Credit Gap?
Khushi V Rangdhol Jun 30, 2025 07:23 India faces a $300 billion export-credit gap, but blockchain's "tokenised trade finance" could streamline processes, digitizing LCs and invoices to enhance access for small firms. ...
Australian regulator cancels AFS licence of Ballast Financial Management
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled the Australian financial services (AFS) licence of Perth-based financial services provider Ballast Financial Management Pty Ltd. The cancellation is effective 20 June 2025. The AFS licence was...
Clearstream launches tri-party collateral management solution with ECMS go-live
Clearstream has launched a tri-party collateral management solution. After the successful launch, Clearstream has experienced a smooth start to its integrated tri-party collateral management solution with the Eurosystem Collateral Management System (ECMS). Starting...
AI Artists Shine in ‘Taste No.5: Slick’ Edition
Joerg Hiller Jun 30, 2025 03:40 The fifth edition of TASTE, titled 'Slick', showcases the cutting-edge work of notable AI artists, highlighting the fusion of technology and aesthetics. The latest edition of...
Canada rescinds Digital Services Tax after Trump cuts off U.S. trade talks
U.S. President Donald Trump is greeted by Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, as he arrives at the G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada June 16, 2025. Stefan Rousseau | Via ReutersCanada has walked back on its digital services tax "in anticipation" of a...
CME Group to launch FX Tape+ to deliver centralized reference prices for FX market
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that it will launch CME FX Tape+ to provide centralized reference prices and a comprehensive view of FX market liquidity from its transparent central limit order book (CLOB) marketplaces, including FX...
Tezos Integrates RISC-V to Enhance Smart Rollup Capabilities
Peter Zhang Jun 30, 2025 06:46 Tezos is incorporating RISC-V into its smart rollup framework, promising enhanced performance and flexibility for developers and users alike. In a significant development for the...
Saylor hints at another bitcoin buy, extending 11-week streak
Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, has hinted at the firm’s 11th straight week of Bitcoin purchases, continuing a buying streak that began on April 14. “In 21 years, you'll wish you'd bought more,” Saylor posted on X to his 4.4 million followersStrategy’s latest...
FX option expiries for 30 June 10am New York cut
There are a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.The first ones being for EUR/USD at the 1.1700 and 1.1750 levels. The expiry levels don't tie in to any technical significance but they could very well play a role in terms of limiting price action...
Trump says he has group of ‘very wealthy people’ ready to buy TikTok
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 4 that he would again postpone enforcement of a law banning TikTok unless its Chinese owner ByteDance divests from the platform. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News in an...
UK-US trade deal: Here’s what changes today
Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a visit to a Jaguar Land Rover car factory on April 7, 2025 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Wpa Pool | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesLONDON – The U.K.-U.S. trade deal comes into play on Monday, giving a preferential tariff...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Announces Results of Recent EF Bills Tender
Jessie A Ellis Jun 30, 2025 07:02 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has revealed the results of the latest Exchange Fund Bills tender, with notable allotments and yields for various issue numbers. In a recent...
Tillis won’t seek re-election after opposing Trump’s megabill
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks to reporters as he leaves the Senate floor in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Bill Clark | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesRepublican Sen. Thom Tillis, N.C., will not run for re-election when his term is up, he announced...
Trump threatens funding for NYC if Mamdani is elected
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Democratic Republic of the Congo's Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner (not pictured) and Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington...
Nvidia insiders $1 billion stock sales
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang speaks during the NVIDIA GTC Paris keynote, part of the 9th edition of the VivaTech technology startup and innovation fair, held at the Dôme de Paris in the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 11, 2025.Mustafa...
US Dollar Index Speculators drop their bets to lowest level since 2021 :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large market...
GeForce NOW Enhances Gaming Experience with New Rewards and Titles
Darius Baruo Jun 26, 2025 09:42 GeForce NOW introduces new rewards, games, and discounts for members, enhancing the cloud gaming experience. Benefit from exclusive offers during the Steam Summer Sale, including discounted...
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to toss Central Park Five lawsuit
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Democratic Republic of the Congo's Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington D.C., June 27, 2025. Ken...
Ripple and Wormhole Join Forces for Enhanced Blockchain Interoperability
Luisa Crawford Jun 26, 2025 10:17 Ripple collaborates with Wormhole to enhance multichain interoperability on the XRP Ledger, facilitating cross-chain messaging, asset transfers, and new use cases in DeFi and institutional...
What’s in the Senate’s version of Trump’s spending bill
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks at a press conference following the U.S. Senate Republicans' weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 10, 2025. Kent Nishimura | ReutersAfter weeks of sparring over the specifics of the...
Tesla’s IPO was 15 years ago. The stock is up 300-fold since then
CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk waves after ringing the opening bell at the NASDAQ market in celebration of his company's initial public offering in New York June 29, 2010.Brendan McDermid | ReutersAt the time of Tesla's IPO 15 years ago, the company had generated...
IOTA Foundation Advocates for Global Crypto Regulatory Coordination
Lawrence Jengar Jun 26, 2025 10:37 The IOTA Foundation addresses the Financial Stability Board's review, emphasizing the need for global harmonization in crypto regulation to foster innovation and mitigate systemic risks. ...
IBM Research Advances Computer Vision with Human-Like Perception
Alvin Lang Jun 26, 2025 10:55 IBM Research is developing AI systems that enhance computer vision capabilities by integrating human-like perception for improved image recognition and analysis. IBM Research is at...
Speculator Changes led by Wheat & Cotton :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Elon Musk Trump Senate bill
Elon Musk speaks during a press event with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.Nathan Howard | ReutersElon Musk ripped into the Senate's massive domestic policy package on Saturday, calling it "utterly...
Speculator Bets led by SOFR 3-Months & 10-Year Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Exploring Creativity with William: Insights from Character.AI’s Enthusiast
Tony Kim Jun 26, 2025 11:11 Discover how William, a creative mind at Character.AI, brings his favorite characters to life, offering insights into his inspiration and advice for budding creators. William's...
Trump calls for a deal on the Gaza war as signs of progress emerge
A general view of destruction in North Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, on May 17, 2025.Amir Cohen | ReutersTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling...
FX week in review: CFI names CEO, Revolut EU and STARTRADER LATAM heads, Purple Trading fine
FX and CFDs industry news was dominated this past week by executive moves, as there were quite a number of senior execs on the move in the online trading sector including a new CEO at CFI Financial Group, new division heads at Revolut EU and STARTRADER LATAM, plus a...
Sui Blockchain Introduces CPS for Enhanced Throughput Analysis
Iris Coleman Jun 26, 2025 11:47 Sui Blockchain shifts focus from TPS to CPS, offering a deeper insight into network activity by measuring discrete operations, thanks to Programmable Transaction Blocks. The Sui...
Trump slams Israel’s prosecutors over Netanyahu corruption trial
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the entrance of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 7, 2025. Leah Millis | ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at prosecutors in Israel over the...
EAFE, Lean Hogs & Silver lead weekly Bullish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on June 24th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Tesla first driverless delivery new car to customer
A Tesla logo outside the company's Tilburg Factory and Delivery Center.Karol Serewis | Getty ImagesTesla CEO Elon Musk said the automaker completed its first driverless delivery of a new car to a customer, routing a Model Y SUV from the company's Austin, Texas,...
How Blockchain is Transforming Digital Wallet Development Beyond Crypto
The digital wallet industry has experienced rapid growth, moving far beyond simple cryptocurrency storage. Today, blockchain technology is at the core of this evolution, driving new opportunities for businesses and consumers alike. As organizations look to build...
Can Eutelsat become Europe’s alternative to Starlink?
France views Eutelsat as a strategic asset in the EU's push for technological sovereignty.Benoit Tessier | AFP via Getty ImagesFor years, France's Eutelsat has been trying to build a European alternative to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite broadband service.The company...
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ clears key Senate hurdle
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks at a press conference following the U.S. Senate Republicans' weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 10, 2025. Kent Nishimura | ReutersPresident Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill"...
NVIDIA Supports Google DeepMind’s Gemma 3n on Jetson and RTX
Zach Anderson Jun 26, 2025 12:16 NVIDIA announces support for Google DeepMind's Gemma 3n on Jetson and RTX platforms, enhancing AI capabilities across devices with optimized models. NVIDIA has announced the...
Speculator Bets mixed, led by Copper & Platinum :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
a16z Crypto Curates Diverse Summer 2025 Reading List
Darius Baruo Jun 26, 2025 12:32 The a16z crypto team shares their eclectic summer 2025 reading list, featuring a wide array of genres from speculative fiction to insightful non-fiction. Exploring New...
Exploring the Risks of Zero-Knowledge Wrapped Digital Identity
Ted Hisokawa Jun 28, 2025 05:04 Zero-knowledge proofs offer privacy in digital IDs, but risks remain. Examine the challenges and potential solutions for ZK-wrapped identity systems. As the use of zero-knowledge...
Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Limited Momentum Amid On-Chain Activity Slowdown
Lawrence Jengar Jun 28, 2025 09:18 Bitcoin remains in the $100,000-$110,000 range, with decreasing on-chain activity and profit-taking. Market dynamics suggest limited momentum unless demand increases. Bitcoin...
Enhancing Custom Information Retrieval with Fine-Tuned Embedding Models
Luisa Crawford Jun 26, 2025 12:49 Discover how Coxwave is boosting embedding model accuracy for specific domains using NVIDIA NeMo Curator, achieving significant improvements in information retrieval efficiency and accuracy. ...
NVIDIA Expands Support for Google DeepMind’s Gemma 3n on RTX and Jetson
Tony Kim Jun 26, 2025 13:30 NVIDIA announces the general availability of Google DeepMind's Gemma 3n on NVIDIA RTX and Jetson platforms, enhancing AI capabilities for developers. NVIDIA has officially announced...
EigenCloud Pioneers Crypto’s Transition to Verifiable Cloud Infrastructure
Alvin Lang Jun 26, 2025 14:00 EigenCloud introduces the Verifiable Cloud, transforming crypto infrastructure with programmable trust, enabling new applications and expanding crypto's market reach. In a...
GOP Rep. Don Bacon to retire
Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., talks with reporters after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesRep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican in Nebraska, is preparing to...
Taiko’s Trailblazers Guild Role: New Incentives for Community Engagement
Felix Pinkston Jun 26, 2025 15:06 Taiko introduces the Trailblazers Guild Role, offering enhanced rewards to active participants. Discover how this initiative aims to elevate community involvement and token distribution. ...
BTFS 4.0 Revolutionizes Decentralized Storage with New Features
Rongchai Wang Jun 27, 2025 00:20 BTFS 4.0 introduces advanced features enhancing decentralized storage, security, and integration with the BitTorrent ecosystem, promising significant improvements in data management and network...
HKMA Releases June 2025 Quarterly Bulletin Highlighting Banking Sector Developments
Ted Hisokawa Jun 27, 2025 01:03 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has published its June 2025 Quarterly Bulletin, offering insights into the latest developments within Hong Kong's banking sector. The Hong Kong...
From Web2 to Web3: India’s IT Giants Quietly Move Up the Blockchain Stack
Khushi V Rangdhol Jun 28, 2025 01:12 India's IT giants—TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro—are pivoting to blockchain, launching digital-asset divisions and securing global contracts, marking a shift from Web2 outsourcing to Web3...
Why banks and payment firms are flooding in
A $44 billion IPO. A Senate bill with bipartisan momentum. And now, a wave of Fortune 500 firms launching crypto tokens of their own.Stablecoins — once a niche corner of the cryptocurrency world — are entering the corporate and policy mainstream, potentially reshaping...
Parsons School of Design Introduces Runway-Integrated Course for Fall 2025
Caroline Bishop Jun 28, 2025 01:38 Parsons School of Design at The New School is set to launch a new course 'Hopepunk and Runway' for Fall 2025, integrating Runway’s tools into its curriculum. The New School’s...
At 20 years old, Reddit is defending its data and fighting AI with AI
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman stands on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after ringing a bell on the floor setting the share price at $47 in its initial public offering (IPO) on March 21, 2024 in New York City.Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty...
Rising Sophistication in Phishing Attacks Threatens Cryptocurrency Security
Lawrence Jengar Jun 28, 2025 02:00 Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated, posing significant risks to cryptocurrency users by exploiting leaked data and advanced social engineering tactics, according to Galaxy Digital. ...
AI Tool Enhances Patient Safety by Analyzing Nurses’ Notes
Darius Baruo Jun 28, 2025 02:18 An AI-powered tool, CONCERN EWS, developed by researchers, reduces patient risk and hospital stays by analyzing nurses' shift notes for early health deterioration signs. In a...
Handling VRAM Limitations with Polars GPU Engine: Techniques for Large Data Processing
Zach Anderson Jun 28, 2025 02:49 Explore techniques like Unified Virtual Memory and multi-GPU streaming execution in Polars GPU Engine to process data exceeding VRAM limits efficiently. In the realm of...
BUZZ Index Outperforms Amid Geopolitical Strains
James Ding Jun 28, 2025 03:21 The BUZZ Index demonstrates resilience and leads the market as geopolitical tensions rise, highlighting investor sentiment shifts and social media's role in market dynamics. In the...
Brazil Emerges as a Resilient Market Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
Joerg Hiller Jun 28, 2025 03:37 Brazil stands out with macroeconomic resilience and robust domestic sectors, presenting opportunities for investors despite global market volatility, according to VanEck. As the...
Thai protesters call for Prime Minister Paetongtarn’s resignation
Protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Thai protesters began to rally in Bangkok on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as the fallout continued from her...
Municipal Bonds: A Safe Haven Amid Market Volatility
Terrill Dicki Jun 28, 2025 04:12 Municipal bonds offer tax-exempt benefits and stability, making them an attractive option in volatile markets. Explore the reasons why these bonds stand out, according to VanEck. ...
Ric Edelman wants 10%-40% of portfolio in crypto
Four years ago, financial advisor Ric Edelman went out on a limb in saying everyone should hold cryptocurrencies. But how much? Low single digits was his recommendation.In his "The Truth about Crypto" book in 2021, Edelman said as low as a 1% allocation was...
‘We can do whatever we want’
US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House on June 27, 2025, in Washington, DC. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said Friday he may not stick to the deadline in early July...
Key Global Shifts Reshape Investment Strategies Amid Stagflation and Recession Fears
Timothy Morano Jun 28, 2025 04:40 Rising stagflation risks, recession probabilities, and changing global dynamics compel investors to reassess strategies, according to VanEck. Learn about these critical shifts affecting global...
BNB Hackathon Celebrates Latest Winners and Expands AI Initiatives
Lawrence Jengar Jun 27, 2025 04:57 BNB Chain's latest hackathon round recognizes innovative blockchain projects in AI and Web3, awarding Tier 3 winners and potential awardees. Discover the advancements and opportunities for...
Coinbase is best-performing stock in S&P 500 in June, may move higher
People watch as the logo for Coinbase, the biggest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, is displayed on the Nasdaq MarketSite jumbotron at Times Square in New York on April 14, 2021.Shannon Stapleton | ReutersCoinbase is the top performer in the S&P 500 in June, boosted...
Trump calls Zohran Mamdani ‘communist’
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media, after the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to the power of federal judges by restricting their ability to grant broad legal relief in cases as the justices acted in a legal fight over President Donald Trump's bid to...
Bitcoin Mortgages: A New Frontier in Crypto and Housing Finance
Peter Zhang Jun 27, 2025 07:01 Michael Saylor engages FHFA Director William Pulte in exploring Bitcoin-backed mortgages, signaling a potential shift in mortgage qualification criteria and the role of cryptocurrencies. ...
Trump ends all U.S. trade talks with Canada over digital services tax
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Friday said the United States is immediately "terminating ALL...
Digital Asset Inflows Surge for 10th Week Amid Global Tensions
Darius Baruo Jun 23, 2025 02:05 Digital asset investment products continue to attract capital, marking a 10-week streak of inflows totaling $1.24 billion, driven by strong Bitcoin and Ethereum performance. ...
Nike stock soars after better than feared Q4 2025 results
Nike stock soared 17% on Friday after the company said the worst of its struggles are behind it, following a better than feared fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report. Nike on Thursday reiterated it would take the biggest financial hit from its turnaround plan during...
IBM Unveils AI Innovations for Asset Management
Timothy Morano Jun 23, 2025 02:27 IBM Research introduces advanced AI solutions for asset management, enhancing anomaly detection, remote collaboration, and workplace safety through Maximo Assist. IBM Research...
Gold Prices Decline as Risk Appetite Grows, Reducing Safe-Haven Demand :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department Gold has fallen to $3,296 per troy ounce, despite a weaker US dollar, as investors remain focused on the potential easing of Federal Reserve (Fed) policy.Market expectations suggest that Donald Trump could announce his nominee for...
Natural gas prices fell to a five-week low. The Mexican peso is trading at a ten-month high :: InvestMacro
At the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.94%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) rose by 0.01% and reached a new all-time high. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.97%. The US stocks rose on Thursday thanks to easing geopolitical...
Canaan Inc. Refocuses on Crypto Ventures, Abandons AI Semiconductor Unit
Rebeca Moen Jun 23, 2025 04:11 Canaan Inc. announced a strategic shift, ceasing its AI semiconductor operations to concentrate on its core crypto mining business, aiming to enhance efficiency and shareholder value. ...
Supreme Court limits judges’ power to halt Trump’s birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court on Friday limited federal judges from issuing universal injunctions, which had been used to block President Donald Trump from implementing his executive order ending birthright citizenship.The 6-3 decision, which divided the conservative-majority...
EURUSD set to rally towards key 1.20 level? :: InvestMacro
EURUSD ↑ 3% MTD, trading near 4-year highsECB forum in Sintra + key EU/US data = fresh volatility? EURUSD forecasted to move ↑ 0.3% or ↓ 0.7% post NFPBloomberg FX model: EURUSD has 75% of trading within 1.1557 – 1.1880 over 1-week periodTechnical level: 1.1700The...
Moca Foundation Unveils Moca Chain for Decentralized Identity Solutions
James Ding Jun 25, 2025 09:43 Moca Foundation announces Moca Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to enhance identity verification and user data privacy, set to launch in 2025, according to Animoca Brands. The...
Nvidia heads for 5-day win streak as it hits record highs
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, speaks during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025. Gonzalo Fuentes | ReutersNvidia stock rose for a fifth consecutive day Friday as...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Fox News for defamation
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an address on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.Office of California Governor via APCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom sued Fox News on Friday, seeking damages of at least $787 million from the conservative network for allegedly defaming him in its...
FCA secures guilty plea from John Burford in £1M investor fraud case
John Burford has pleaded guilty in a £1 million investment fraud case, following a prosecution brought by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). As sole director of Financial Trading Strategies Limited, Mr Burford promoted a paid-for subscription service through...
Critical Identity Solutions: A Deep Dive into Pantera Capital’s Latest Insights
Tony Kim Jun 25, 2025 10:21 Pantera Capital explores the imperative role of identity solutions in enhancing digital experiences, emphasizing the balance between user privacy and functionality. Understanding the...
GitHub Copilot Evolves: AI Agents Transform Software Development
Felix Pinkston Jun 25, 2025 10:53 GitHub Copilot introduces agentic workflows, enhancing AI capabilities to independently solve problems, collaborate adaptively, and improve code quality, according to GitHub's recent...
Former CBL Group CFO ordered to pay fine for breaches of continuous disclosure requirements
Former CBL Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Carden Mulholland, has been ordered to pay a pecuniary penalty of $641,250 for breaches of the continuous disclosure requirements in the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA), in proceedings brought by the Financial...
HSBC Continental Europe to sell its custody business in Germany to BNP Paribas
HSBC Continental Europe has reached an agreement to sell its custody business in Germany to BNP Paribas S.A, Niederlassung Deutschland. This decision forms part of the simplification strategy of HSBC announced in October 2024. HSBC is focused on increasing its...
NVIDIA Unveils DOCA 3.0 to Enhance AI Platform Networking
Timothy Morano Jun 25, 2025 11:13 NVIDIA announces DOCA 3.0, offering advanced infrastructure services for AI platforms, enhancing scalability and security with BlueField DPUs and ConnectX SuperNICs. NVIDIA has...
NATO defense deal to rebalance EU-U.S. trade relations: Antonio Costa
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 18: President of the EU Council Antonio Luis Santos da Costa talks to media (Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)Thierry Monasse | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesNATO's agreement to more than double allies' defense spending targets will...
Quantum computing having a moment. But the technology is futuristic
Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum computing chipMicrosoftIt doesn't quite have the buzz of artificial intelligence, but quantum computing is having a moment of its own.Some of the most powerful institutions in the world, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM and the...
Inside Stellantis’ plan to revive its Ram Trucks brand after declines
Stellantis' Ram display is seen at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, 2025.Danielle DeVries | CNBCAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis reemerged from a seven-month retirement late last year saying he "missed the fight" and admitting the Stellantis...
Lightspeed adds support for 24/5 trading of US stocks and ETFs on Lightspeed Trader
Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC, a provider of brokerage and trading services, has announced support for 24-hour trading of U.S. stocks and ETFs on its flagship platform, Lightspeed Trader. Clients can now place and execute trades in U.S. securities 24 hours a...
Enhancing LLM Workflows with NVIDIA NeMo-Skills
Caroline Bishop Jun 25, 2025 11:28 NVIDIA's NeMo-Skills library offers seamless integration for improving LLM workflows, addressing challenges in synthetic data generation, model training, and evaluation. NVIDIA...
TradingView integrates MDI Murshidabad into its Educational partner program
TradingView has integrated MDI Murshidabad into its Educational partner program, further strengthening its commitment to promoting financial education in India and worldwide. The Management Development Institute (MDI) has a legacy dating back to 1972. Originally...
Germany tells Apple, Google to block DeepSeek AI app
In this photo illustration, the DeepSeek logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen and in the background, the flag of the European Union. Thomas Fuller | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesOne of Germany's data protection watchdogs on Friday said DeepSeek's...
Here’s how the luxury real estate market is splitting up
View of luxury waterfront homes and boats along the intracoastal waterway near Jupiter Inlet in Jupiter, Florida in Palm Beach CountyRyan Tishken | Istock | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a...
HKMA Addresses Concerns Over Hong Kong Dollar Weakness Amid Exchange Rate Trigger
Tony Kim Jun 25, 2025 20:33 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority responds to the triggering of the weak-side Convertibility Undertaking, affecting the Hong Kong dollar's stability and market dynamics. The Hong Kong...
CoinGecko Report Highlights 2025 Crypto Liquidity Trends on Centralized Exchanges
Terrill Dicki Jun 26, 2025 06:18 CoinGecko's 2025 report reveals liquidity dynamics across top centralized exchanges, highlighting Binance's dominance in BTC and ETH markets, and Bitget's strong presence in ETH and XRP. ...
TP ICAP warns of fraudulent activity linked to iSwap Euro
iSwap Euro B.V., part of the TP ICAP Group, has been made aware of fraudsters using details (address, telephone and licence numbers) and purporting to be individuals of the firm in phishing attempts on individuals in Italy and potentially other jurisdictions within...
Cryptocurrency Adoption in Developing Nations: Opportunities and Challenges
The impact of the digital revolution has been felt across all parts of the world. One of the best examples of the expanding influence of technology on the world is the adoption of cryptocurrencies. The unique virtual assets have not only transformed conventional...
Cboe Silexx adds support for listed options legs in FLEX orders
Cboe Silexx, a multi-asset order execution management system (OEMS) that caters to the professional marketplace, has announced a series of enhancements as part of version 25.7. FLEX Ticket | Support for Listed Options Legs in FLEX Orders Users can now create FLEX...
HKMA and AIIB Join Forces to Propel Venture Capital in Emerging Asia
Darius Baruo Jun 26, 2025 06:41 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank have partnered to bolster venture capital investments in emerging Asian markets, focusing on innovation and green...
Core Scientific shares surge on report of buyout talks with CoreWeave
Piotr Swiat | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesCore Scientific shares surged 35% on Thursday following a report from The Wall Street Journal that artificial intelligence infrastructure vendor CoreWeave is in talks to acquire the bitcoin mining and hosting provider.The...
Interactive Brokers adds Level II Market Depth Widget, Exit Strategy to IBKR Desktop platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to enhance its trading solutions, with the IBKR Desktop platform getting a set of novel features. The latest (beta) version of the platform comes equipped with a Market Depth (Level 2) Widget to custom layouts...
What’s driving Wall Street’s stablecoin interest? Trillions
After a brief pullback this week, shares of stablecoin issuer and recent IPO darling Circle were in rally mode again, soaring double-digits on a percentage basis during trading on Thursday and ending the day up close to 8%, after having moved up by more than 600%...
Navigating Global Crypto Regulation: A Comprehensive Overview
Luisa Crawford Jun 26, 2025 07:09 Explore the current landscape of cryptocurrency regulation across 25 major jurisdictions, covering financial integrity, consumer protection, and market integrity, as detailed by Chainalysis. ...
MAS fines Remsea, Arcade Plaza Traders, J-Dee, Mobile Community Tech, and OxPay
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed composition penalties amounting to S$960,000 in total on five Major Payment Institutions (MPIs), which are licensed to provide cross-border money transfer services, for breaches of MAS’ Anti-Money Laundering and...
SpaceX crane collapse in Texas being investigated by OSHA
The SpaceX Starbase industrial complex and rocket launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas, US, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Mark Felix | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesA SpaceX crane collapse at the company's Starbase, Texas facility on Tuesday has prompted an investigation by...
Bitcoin analysis for today with tradeCompass by investingLive
At the time of this Bitcoin analysis, Bitcoin Futures are trading at $107,335, slightly above today’s bullish threshold.Summary BoxBullish above: $107,275 (Wait for at least one 30-minute candle close above this level for confirmation) Bearish below: $107,000...
FX option expiries for 27 June 10am New York cut
There are a couple of decent sized expiries but not likely to factor too much into play in the day ahead. Major currencies are not doing too much on the day, with the dollar having struggled in trading yesterday. The closing changes were not as bad but still enough to...
SoftBank CEO says he wanted to be OpenAI early investor
Masayoshi Son, chairman and chief executive officer of SoftBank Group Corp., speaks during the company's annual general meeting in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, June 27, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSoftBank is "all in" on OpenAI, CEO Masayoshi Son said on...
BNB Chain Extends 0 Fee Carnival for USD1 and USDT Transfers
Peter Zhang Jun 26, 2025 07:49 BNB Chain continues its zero-fee initiative for USD1 and USDT transfers until July 31, 2025, enhancing the user experience across various exchanges and wallets. BNB Chain has...
SBI Investment announces completion of fundraising for SBI Digital Space Fund
SBI Investment Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc., which manages and operates venture capital funds, today announced the successful completion of fundraising for the “SBI Digital Space Fund”, with total capital commitments reaching JPY 100 billion. In March...
Lineup Games Integrates Sui Blockchain for Enhanced Gaming Ecosystem
Rebeca Moen Jun 26, 2025 08:17 Lineup Games partners with Sui blockchain to power its gaming ecosystem, offering seamless transactions and new user experiences across popular titles like Striker League. Lineup...
Tradeweb launches US Treasury bill trading on ICD Portal
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW), a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities, and money markets, today announced the launch of direct U.S. Treasury bill (T-bill) trading for corporate treasurers via direct connection between its ICD...
Apple reveals new App Store fees to avoid EU fine of 500 million euro
Omar Marques | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesApple Thursday made changes to its App Store European policies, saying it believes the new rules will help the company avoid a fine of 500 million euro ($585 million) from the EU for violating the Digital Markets...
NVIDIA’s Advances in Autonomous Vehicle Simulation with World Foundation Models
Felix Pinkston Jun 26, 2025 08:44 NVIDIA's innovations in World Foundation Models aim to enhance autonomous vehicle simulation and safety, leveraging AI and OpenUSD for scalable, realistic testing environments. ...
Microsoft says goodbye to the Windows blue screen of death
Digital boards are seen due to the global communications outage caused by CrowdStrike, which provides cyber security services to US technology company Microsoft, it was observed that some digital billboards in Times Square in New York City, United States, displayed a...
Austria FMA to hold “dialogue” with Finfluencers
Continuing a series of recent actions taken by various financial regulators around the globe, Austria’s Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA) has apparently decided to take a more gentle approach than some of its colleagues, announcing that it is beginning a dialogue with...
Webull to make crypto trading available to its platform users in Brazil
Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:BULL), the owner of the Webull online investment platform, today announced its re-entry into the cryptocurrency market. Brazil, the largest market in Latin America, is the first region where Webull will make crypto trading available to its...
Tesla head of manufacturing Omead Afshar fired by Elon Musk
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., center left, Ying Yong, mayor of Shanghai, center right, and Omead Afshar, left, leave an event at the site of the company's manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.Qilai Shen | Bloomberg |...
NVIDIA RTX Powers FITY’s AI-Driven Innovation in Cooler Design
Lawrence Jengar Jun 26, 2025 09:02 FITY founder Mark Theriault utilizes NVIDIA RTX and generative AI to revolutionize cooler design, boosting efficiency and creativity. New GeForce RTX 5050 laptops also debut alongside a developer...
Trump trade deadline not critical: White House
President of the United States Donald Trump arrives at Huis ten Bosch Palace for a dinner ahead of the Nato Summit 2025 on June 24, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands.Patrick Van Katwijk | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump could extend his upcoming self-imposed tariff...
Clearstream Banking AG to be renamed to Clearstream Europe AG
Clearstream today announced that Clearstream Banking AG will be renamed to Clearstream Europe AG, effective September 26, 2025. Existing contractual agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), power of attorneys (PoAs) and other contractual documentation remain...
NYPD detains 6 protestors outside Palantir office
A woman walking past the logo of U.S. big data analytics software company Palantir Technologies during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty ImagesSix people were taken into custody by police on Thursday as a...
Sei Network Launches AI Accelathon with $1M in Prizes
Darius Baruo Jun 24, 2025 09:45 The Sei Network unveils the AI Accelathon, offering up to $1M in prizes and seed funding to developers building AI solutions across various tracks. The Sei Network has announced...
ElevenLabs Enhances Cisco’s Webex AI Agent with Advanced Voice Technology
Felix Pinkston Jun 24, 2025 10:23 ElevenLabs collaborates with Cisco to enhance Webex AI Agent's voice capabilities, aiming to improve customer service experiences and address critical consumer satisfaction gaps. ...
Coinbase Derivatives to launch US Perpetual-Style Futures
Coinbase today announced the upcoming launch of US Perpetual-Style Futures on Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, designed to mirror the functionality of global perpetual futures while adhering to US regulatory standards. Internationally, perpetual futures have become the...
The $5 million Trump Card faces legal challenges, limited market
U.S. President Donald Trump holds "The Trump Card" as he speaks with journalists onboard Air Force One en route to Miami, Florida, U.S., April 3, 2025.Kent Nishimura | ReutersA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert...
NVIDIA Unveils NVFP4 for Enhanced Low-Precision AI Inference
Alvin Lang Jun 24, 2025 11:02 NVIDIA introduces NVFP4, a new 4-bit floating-point format under the Blackwell architecture, aiming to optimize AI inference with improved accuracy and efficiency. NVIDIA has...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of six unauthorized investment websites, total reaches 1,366
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to six unauthorized investment websites. The websites targeted by the latest set of orders are: “The Toro Global” (website https://thetoroglobal.com and related page...
Nike (NKE) Q4 2025 earnings
A shopper walks past a Nike store, as global markets brace for a hit to trade and growth caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose import tariffs on dozens of countries, in the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 3,...
Trump tax bill event aims to pressure Senate Republicans
US President Donald Trump gestures towards the new flagpole on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Ron Sachs | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump is set Thursday afternoon to...
Circle resumes its post-IPO rally after pullback, stablecoin issuer boosts Coinbase
Jeremy Allaire, CEO and co-founder of Circle Internet Group, the issuer of one of the world's biggest stablecoins, and Circle Internet Group co-founder Sean Neville react as they ring the opening bell, on the day of the company's IPO, in New York City, U.S., June 5,...
IC Markets renews as Gold Sponsor of AEL Limassol to 2027
AEL Limassol has announced the renewal of its strategic sponsorship partnership with IC Markets (EU) Ltd as Gold Sponsor of the Cypriot football club until 2027. IC Markets is one of the leading international providers of online Forex and CFD trading, with a solid...
HPE and NVIDIA Unveil Comprehensive AI Factory Solutions
James Ding Jun 24, 2025 11:22 HPE and NVIDIA collaborate to introduce a new lineup of AI factory solutions, aiming to accelerate AI adoption across industries with modular infrastructure and advanced server offerings. ...
From Blockchain to Backyard: Your Crypto Mortgage May Be Here Soon!
A big change is happening: the U.S. government agency called the FHFA is telling Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to start looking at cryptocurrency when they check if someone can get a home loan.This means that if you own crypto (like Bitcoin), you might be able to use it...
CME Group fines R.J. O’Brien & Associates
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has posted a notice of disciplinary action regarding R.J. O’Brien & Associates, LLC. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which R.J. O’Brien & Associates, LLC (RJO) neither admitted nor denied the rule violation...
Sui Foundation Launches Second Hydropower Accelerator Cohort for Blockchain Innovation
Peter Zhang Jun 24, 2025 11:45 The Sui Foundation's Hydropower Accelerator Cohort 2 supports 12 innovative projects in AI, DeFi, and social engagement, offering mentorship and resources to advance blockchain technology. ...
RFK Jr. CDC vaccine panel backs Merck RSV shot for infants
Nikos Pekiaridis | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesRobert F. Kennedy Jr.'s revamped government panel of outside vaccine advisors on Thursday recommended the use of Merck's shot to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, a temporary reprieve for public health...
NATO countries agreed to increase defense spending. Oil prices stabilized at $65 :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.25%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.01%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.31%. Wall Street closed on a mixed note on Wednesday, as investors weighed steady developments...
VIBEscore: Transforming Crypto Applications with Verifiability
Alvin Lang Jun 24, 2025 12:00 VIBEscore, powered by EigenCloud, exemplifies the potential of verifiable applications using AI. Discover how verifiable AI, EigenVerify, and EigenDA are shaping the future of crypto apps. ...
AI is doing 30%-50% of the work at Salesforce, CEO Marc Benioff says
Marc Benioff, Chairman & CEO of Salesforce, speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22nd, 2025. Gerry Miller | CNBCSalesforce is accelerating its use of artificial intelligence in automating workloads, according...
NVIDIA and AWS Join Forces to Enhance AI Training Scalability
Iris Coleman Jun 24, 2025 12:39 NVIDIA Run:ai and AWS SageMaker HyperPod integrate to streamline AI training, offering enhanced scalability and resource management across hybrid cloud environments. NVIDIA Run:ai...
Family offices double down on private credit and infrastructure
Vithun Khamsong | Moment | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Investment...
BBVA sets up 100% digital bank in Germany
Today in Frankfurt, BBVA officially launched its new digital bank in Germany. It combines cutting-edge technology, through one of the top financial apps in the world, with a compelling value proposition: an interest-bearing checking account paying three percent for...
Pixar’s ‘Elio’ is emblematic of a bigger headwind for Hollywood
A still from Disney and Pixar's animated film "Elio."DisneyDisney's Pixar animation studio had its worst opening ever over the weekend — and its problems aren't unique."Elio," the story of a young boy who is mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the universe,...
Pound Hits Multi-Year High as Bank of England Signals Rate Cut Readiness :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair surged to 1.3704, reaching its highest level since January 2022.This rally was driven by a weakening US dollar, growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, and easing geopolitical tensions.Market expectations...
Ray and the Evolution of AI Compute Frameworks
Felix Pinkston Jun 24, 2025 13:19 Explore how Ray addresses compute bottlenecks in AI frameworks, as unstructured data and GPU demands challenge legacy systems, according to Anyscale. The rapid evolution of...
PayPal partners with Big Ten, Big 12 on student-athlete payments
Head coach Dusty May and players of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten men's basketball tournament championship game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 16, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Aaron J. Thornton | Getty...
Upper Tribunal upholds FCA ban on ex-Barclays CEO Jes Staley
The FCA’s decision to ban Jes Staley, former CEO of Barclays, from holding senior management roles in the financial services industry has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal. Mr Staley approved a letter sent to the FCA that contained misleading statements about the...
VeChain Partners with Wanchain to Enhance Cross-Chain Capabilities and Real-World Utility
Rebeca Moen Jun 24, 2025 13:50 VeChain's strategic partnership with Wanchain aims to enhance cross-chain interoperability, enabling seamless asset transfers and expanding VeChain's reach across major blockchain networks. ...
Dutch authorities fine Deloitte, PwC and EY for exam fraud
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) announces that Deloitte, PwC and EY were fined for exam fraud. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has fined Deloitte and PwC $ 3 million and EY $ 2.5 million for (dealing with) exam fraud. This is...
Trump administration moves to count crypto as a federal mortgage asset
In a landmark shift for the U.S. housing finance system, the Federal Housing Finance Agency has issued a directive ordering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to formally consider cryptocurrency as an asset in single-family mortgage loan risk assessments.The move, signed by...
Hit It and Quit It with Hit It and Quit It with Leyanis Diaz and Tara Landes » Succeed As Your Own Boss
In this episode, Melinda Emerson presents highlights from the Hit It and Quit It Panel where experts Leyanis Diaz and Tara Landes share quick insights and strategies for small business success. The discussion includes top business book recommendations, providing...
Captide Revolutionizes Investment Research with LangGraph Platform
James Ding Jun 24, 2025 14:20 Captide leverages LangGraph and LangSmith to transform investment research, enabling rapid and efficient insights extraction from financial data, revolutionizing workflows for financial institutions. ...
HKMCA Unveils ‘Panda Mode ON!’ Campaign to Promote Retirement Planning
Iris Coleman Jun 24, 2025 21:00 HKMC Annuity Limited launches 'Panda Mode ON!' campaign, emphasizing retirement financial planning through engaging public education initiatives across Hong Kong. HKMC Annuity...
Micron (MU) Q3 2025 earnings report
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra speaks before President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the CHIPS and Science Act and his Investing in America agenda, at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum in Syracuse, New York, April 25, 2024.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty...
HK regulator issues statement on triggering of weak-side Convertibility Undertaking
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a response to media enquiries regarding triggering of the weak-side Convertibility Undertaking under the Linked Exchange Rate System. The weak-side Convertibility Undertaking (CU) of HK$7.85 to US$1 under the Linked...
Meta wins AI copyright case, judge welcomes other to bring lawsuits
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes a keynote speech during the Meta Connect annual event, at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25, 2024.Manuel Orbegozo | ReutersMeta on Wednesday prevailed against a group of 13 authors in a major copyright...
eToro introduces target-date portfolios in partnership with Franklin Templeton
Online broker eToro announced today the launch of six investment portfolios in partnership with Franklin Templeton to help users invest for future financial goals with target-date strategies. Target-date portfolios are built to help investors work towards a financial...
Conflux (CFX) Network Unveils Hardfork Upgrade with Key CIP and RPC Changes
Ted Hisokawa Jun 24, 2025 23:07 Conflux (CFX) Network announces a major hardfork upgrade, implementing eight CIPs and significant RPC modifications to enhance network compatibility and security. The Conflux...
Trump phone website removes ‘made in the USA’ tag for the device
US President Donald Trump uses a cellphone aboard Marine One before it departs Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia, on April 24, 2025. Trump is returning to the White House after attending a MAGA, Inc. dinner at the Trump National Golf Club Washington,...
Southeast Asian small businesses using AI to stay competitive
ASEAN member nations' flags outside the Pullman Hotel, the venue for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' retreat meeting in Luang Prabang, Laos, in January 2024.Tang Chhin Sothytang Chhin Sothy | Afp | Getty ImagesThe U.S. and China are usually top of mind when it comes to...
Nomura Asset Management names Terence Lam its Head of Distribution for Asia ex-Japan
Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., the core company within the Investment Management Division of Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced the appointment of Terence Lam as Head of Distribution, Asia ex-Japan. Mr. Lam will be based in Singapore and report to Kenichi...
Asana picks Dan Rogers to replace CEO Dustin Moskovitz
Lisbon , Portugal - 12 November 2024; Dan Rogers, CEO, LaunchDarkly, on SaaS Summit stage during day one of Web Summit 2024 at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. Harry Murphy | Sportsfile | Getty ImagesCollaboration software maker Asana said Wednesday it has chosen...
AIOZ Network Shares Vision and Innovations in Bitfinex AMA
James Ding Jun 26, 2025 05:11 Bitfinex hosts an AMA with AIOZ Network's Michel Cui, discussing the project's decentralized infrastructure and AI, storage, and streaming capabilities. On June 13, 2025, Bitfinex...
Capital.com enhances EU client protection with $1 million insurance cover
Leading global trading platform and fintech group Capital.com has announced the launch of a new enhanced insurance scheme specifically for clients across the European Union (EU), reinforcing its commitment to client protection and long-term growth in the region....
Experts sound alarm on infostealer malware after login details exposed
"Someone, somewhere is having data exfiltrated from their machines as we speak," says Volodymyr Diachenko, co-founder of the cybersecurity consultancy SecurityDiscovery.Sarayut Thaneerat | Moment | Getty ImagesCybercriminals have intensified their efforts to steal and...
Bitcoin Analysis for Today with tradeCompass
Bitcoin Futures Technical Analysis – Trade Compass for June 26, 2025Current Price: $108,590 Daily Change: +0.07% Bias: Bullish (while price remains above $108,440)This update is a quick but valuable one, requested by a trusted member of our trading community...
FX option expiries for 26 June 10am New York cut
There are a couple of large ones to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.The first being a set of expiries for EUR/USD from 1.1600 through to 1.1700. The larger and more prominent ones are acting as bookends for price action in a sense. But considering the...
OpenAI flags Beijing-backed Zhipu AI as a top rival
The Zhipu AI logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesOpenAI is putting a spotlight on an under-the-radar artificial intelligence startup that it believes is on the "front line" of China's race to lead the world in AI —...
Capitol Hill arrest dozens protesting Medicaid cuts
U.S. Capitol Police arrest protesting members of American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT) in the atrium of the Hart Senate Office Building on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The protesters chanted "no cuts to medicaid" while being arrested. Bill Clark | Cq-roll...
Bitcoin (BTC) Stagnates in $100k-$110k Range Amid Cooling Metrics
Rongchai Wang Jun 26, 2025 05:49 Bitcoin remains range-bound between $100k and $110k, with fading spot volume and cautious futures sentiment suggesting limited upside without increased demand. Bitcoin (BTC) has...
CMC Markets hires Citi exec Christine Romar as Head of Europe
London based online broker CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) has announced that the company has hired Frankfurt, Germany based executive Christine Romar, who will lead the company’s European business. Christine Romar joins CMC Markets from Citi, where she most recently served as...
Hong Kong’s New Stablecoin Regime: What Indian Start-ups and Exchanges Need to Know
Khushi V Rangdhol Jun 26, 2025 06:04 Hong Kong's new Stablecoins Bill mandates licenses for fiat-backed stablecoins, effective August 2025, offering Indian firms a regulated offshore base for crypto. Hong Kong...
Schumer treated in hospital for dehydration, office says
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks at a press conference following the U.S. Senate Democrats' weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 10, 2025. Kent Nishimura | ReutersSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,...
Bitcoin rises, NYSE battles for Trump ETF, crypto mortgage may be next
The price of bitcoin rose again on Wednesday, reaching above $108,000 at an intraday high, as investors looked past the recent tensions in the Middle East and the stock market hovered near an all-time record.But the trading in cryptocurrencies was uneven, with ether...
Exploring BNB Chain’s DeFi Landscape: A Look at Leading DEXs
Jessie A Ellis Jun 25, 2025 08:57 BNB Chain dominates the DeFi space with a 40% share of global DEX trading, led by platforms like PancakeSwap and Uniswap. Discover the factors driving this growth. BNB Chain has...
Southwest airport lounges? CEO says carrier is open to high-end change
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 taxis at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on May 16, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesARLINGTON, Texas — Southwest Airlines is considering airport lounges, more premium seating and even long-haul...
MARA and TAE Power Solutions Innovate Grid Efficiency for Hyperscalers
Luisa Crawford Jun 25, 2025 09:14 MARA partners with TAE Power Solutions to develop a hyper-responsive load management system for hyperscale data centers, enhancing grid efficiency and power stability. In a...
Trump vows to make Spain pay for avoiding new NATO spending target
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference, at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025.Brian Snyder | ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Spain's refusal to meet the NATO defense spending target of 5% of gross...
Nvidia CEO says robotics is chipmaker’s biggest opportunity after AI
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, is seen on stage next to a small robot during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025.Gonzalo Fuentes | ReutersNvidia CEO Jensen Huang...
EUR/USD Extends Rally as Risk Sentiment Improves :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Wednesday, EUR/USD climbed to 1.1621, marking its fifth consecutive session of gains with little interruption. The upward momentum reflects easing geopolitical tensions, which in turn have reduced the demand for traditional...
Trump fumes over Iran strike intelligence report at NATO
President Donald Trump on Wednesday doubled down on his claim that U.S. bomb strikes completely destroyed Iran's nuclear program, and he bristled at the attention being paid to an initial American intelligence report that suggests otherwise."It's been obliterated,...
Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Challenges Amid Global Economic Turmoil
Rongchai Wang Jun 23, 2025 05:11 Bitcoin struggles amidst global economic challenges, with significant market liquidations and geopolitical tensions influencing its price dynamics, according to Bitfinex Alpha. ...
Sui Expands Global Presence with New SuiHub in Athens
Zach Anderson Jun 23, 2025 08:22 Sui Foundation launches SuiHub Athens, strengthening ties with Greece's tech ecosystem. The hub aims to foster innovation and collaboration in blockchain and digital technologies. ...
Equiom Surpasses USD 3 Billion in Middle East Workplace Savings Plan Assets Under Administration :: InvestMacro
Equiom is pleased to announce a major milestone for its trustee services (through Equiom Fiduciary Services (Middle East) Limited and Equiom (Isle of Man) Limited) that it provides on Middle East Workplace Savings plans, with Assets Under Administration (AuA) reaching...
U.S. Senate committee advances advances Trump nominee to head FAA
FILE PHOTO: Bryan Bedford, chairman and chief executive officer of Republic Airways Holdings Inc., speaks at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) 2011 convention in Denver, Colorado, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011.Matthew Staver | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe...
Understanding the Emergence of Context Engineering in AI Systems
Peter Zhang Jun 23, 2025 09:43 Discover the rise of context engineering, a crucial component in AI systems that ensures effective communication and functionality for large language models (LLMs). As artificial...
XTB renews Management Board members for three years
Poland based Retail FX and CFDs broker XTB SA (WSE:XTB) has announced that the company’s Supervisory Board (i.e., its Board of Directors) has adopted a resolution regarding the appointment of the Management Board of the Company (i.e., its key “C-Suite” senior...
Mideast Truce, Powell & PCE :: InvestMacro
Risk-on mood returns on fragile Israel-Iran truce Oil prices tank almost 15% as supply fears ease, gold dims, dollar sinks Equities stage sharp rebound, Bitcoin closes above $105,000Fed Chair Powell says Fed in no rush to cut rates during testimony US PCE report on...
Bitcoin (BTC) Gains Traction as a Strategic Reserve Asset Amid Economic Uncertainty
Caroline Bishop Jun 23, 2025 10:01 Amid economic challenges, Bitcoin is being considered as a strategic reserve asset. This shift, led by the US, reflects Bitcoin's growing appeal and potential benefits over traditional reserves. ...
Exclusive: Natallia Hunik joins blockchain data company Flipside as CRO
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that blockchain data company Flipside has hired experienced Boston based fintech executive Natallia Hunik as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Those of us in the FX and CFDs industry recall Natallia as the longtime CRO as well as Head...
May new home sales tank, pushing supply up to 3-year high
Houses undergo construction in a neighborhood on April 17, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesSales of new single-family homes dropped 13.7% in May compared with April to 623,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis, according to the U.S....
Blockchain investing startup Republic to allow users to buy ‘tokenized’ SpaceX shares
Artistgndphotography | E+ | Getty ImagesRepublic, a New York-based investment startup, is offering users exposure to SpaceX by issuing a "tokenized" representation of its shares.The company will begin selling the digital tokens this week and eventually plans to expand...
Crypto Trends: Key Charts Highlight Market Shifts
Felix Pinkston Jun 23, 2025 12:24 Explore the latest crypto market trends through key charts on mobile wallet usage, stablecoins, decentralized exchanges, and more, as analyzed by a16z crypto experts. The latest...
Amazon’s Ring launches AI-generated security alerts
Ring security cameras are displayed on a shelf at a Target store on June 01, 2023 in Novato, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesAmazon's Ring video doorbell division is rolling out AI-generated notifications alerting users to unusual or suspicious activity...
TradingView introduces Portfolios – FX News Group
TradingView is introducing Portfolios – a brand-new product that brings real-life investing activity onto TradingView. Designed for investors and traders of all levels, Portfolios lets TradingView users track trades, evaluate their strategy, and uncover opportunities...
Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Downward Pressure Amid Middle East Conflicts
Timothy Morano Jun 23, 2025 14:11 Bitcoin's market dynamics shift as Middle East conflicts influence trading conditions, leading to increased downside risks and cautious investor sentiment. Amid ongoing...
Drone maker AeroVironment shares pop 20% on earnings beat
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the AeroVironment Inc. booth during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, Florida, US, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAeroVironment stock rocketed more than 20% higher...
BitTorrent Advances Decentralization with BTFS Protocol v4.0 Beta Launch
Peter Zhang Jun 23, 2025 19:37 BitTorrent Inc. unveils BTFS Protocol v4.0 Beta, introducing key upgrades like Storage Providers, enhanced metadata management, and distributed governance to improve decentralization. ...
RFK Jr.’s new ACIP CDC vaccine panel holds first meeting
A general view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.Tami Chappell | ReutersA crucial government panel of vaccine advisors will hold its first meeting Wednesday since Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F....
Bruce Markets secures strategic investment from Apex Fintech Solutions, Robinhood, tastytrade
Bruce Markets LLC today announced a major new strategic investment round led by some of the most prominent names in the financial industry, including Apex Fintech Solutions, Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq Ventures, NH Investment and Securities, PEAK6 Investments,...
Watch live: Trump’s NATO press conference
[The stream is slated to start at 9 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.]President Donald Trump is speaking Wednesday at NATO's annual summit in the Netherlands.Trump's comments come days after he announced a ceasefire...
Bumble jumps 15% as dating company plans to axe 30% of workforce
DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder & CEO, Bumble speaks onstage during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox...
Marex, NatWest cooperate to deliver new cross margining solution
Marex and NatWest today announce their cooperation to deliver a new cross margining solution. The new service enables clients that access FX Futures through Marex, and FX prime brokerage services through NatWest’s markets business, to receive margin relief. The...
Conflux (CFX) Network to Implement Major Hardfork with Eight CIPs
Lawrence Jengar Jun 24, 2025 00:05 Conflux (CFX) Network is set to implement a hardfork including eight critical CIPs, enhancing EVM compatibility and addressing key issues. Conflux (CFX) Network is preparing...
Victims, mules and offenders among crypto ATM users identified in law enforcement operation in Australia
A nationwide law enforcement operation has led to the identification of 90 scam victims, money mules, and suspected offenders who topped the list of crypto ATM users in Australia. Analysts from AUSTRAC’s Cryptocurrency Taskforce examined the profiles of the most...
Tennis Channel, Women’s Tennis Association extend media deal
Coco Gauff of the United States lifts the winners trophy after her victory against Aryna Sabalenka in the Final of the Women's singles competition on Court Philippe-Chatrier during the 2025 French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros on June 7, 2025, in Paris,...
NVIDIA and Vention Enhance Industrial Robotics with AI Integration
Rongchai Wang Jun 24, 2025 00:39 NVIDIA and Vention are advancing industrial robotics with AI-driven solutions, enhancing precision and adaptability in manufacturing through NVIDIA Isaac Manipulator and Vention MachineMotion AI. ...
ACCC approves collaboration on future continuity of cash-in-transit services
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a determination granting authorisation with conditions to allow the Australian Banking Association Ltd (ABA), major banks, major retailers and supermarkets, Australia Post and other industry...
NVIDIA Showcases Cutting-Edge Robotics and AI Technologies at Automatica 2025
Darius Baruo Jun 24, 2025 01:38 NVIDIA and its partners unveil next-gen robotics and AI technologies at Automatica 2025, highlighting advancements in humanoid robots and industrial AI solutions. NVIDIA, along...
Conflux (CFX) Network Prepares for Major Hardfork with Eight CIP Implementations
Caroline Bishop Jun 24, 2025 02:09 Conflux (CFX) Network announces a major hardfork, integrating eight CIPs and RPC updates to enhance EVM compatibility and address bug fixes and specification adjustments. ...
eToro enhances its debit card offering in the UK
Online broker eToro announced today the expansion of its Visa debit card offering in the UK, allowing users to earn 4% back in stock rewards on everyday spending. The eToro Visa debit card, offered by eToro Money, provides users with a seamless way to spend and manage...
Garanti BBVA Crypto teams up with Wyden for digital asset trading services
Garanti BBVA Crypto is partnering with Wyden, a global provider of institutional digital asset trading infrastructure, to strengthen its crypto service offering for retail and institutional clients. As part of the collaboration, Garanti BBVA Crypto will support...
Leveraging Data and AI: HMRC’s New Tactics Against Crypto Tax Fraud
Rongchai Wang Jun 25, 2025 08:36 Discover how HMRC is using data, AI, and global partnerships to enhance crypto tax investigations and compliance strategies, as discussed by Richard Las in Chainalysis' Public Key podcast. ...
SEC obtains final judgments against three defendants in insider trading case
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has secured final judgments as to three defendants in an insider trading case. On June 24, 2025, Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil of the New York Southern District Court signed judgments against Stephen A. Forlano, Christopher...
ESPN renews deal with Premier Lacrosse League, takes equity stake
Utah Archers Midfielder Tre Leclaire (44) carries the ball during the Premier Lacrosse League Cash App Championship between the Maryland Whipsnakes and the Utah Archers at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 15, 2024.Terence Lewis | Icon Sportswire | Getty...
Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Unveils 2024 Annual Report
Joerg Hiller Jun 25, 2025 08:16 The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) has released its 2024 Annual Report, detailing its business performance, financial standing, and ESG initiatives. The Hong Kong...
Blockchain’s Role in Enhancing Supply Chain Transparency in 2025
In the globalized era, global businesses rely on their supply chain networks to function and cater to the needs of their audience. The Covid 19 pandemic showed businesses that they need to strengthen their supply chain networks so that they can promptly respond to the...
Moment of truth for NATO
The NATO summit in the Netherlands.Haiyun Jiang | Via ReutersIt'll be a moment of truth for NATO on Wednesday when the Western military alliance releases a joint statement on a heavily pushed and previewed collective defense spending hike.Allies have been corralled,...
CFTC reaches settlement in lawsuit against LJM Funds Management
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a proposed final judgment and consent order in its litigation against LJM Funds Management Ltd., (LJMFM) LJM Partners Ltd., (LJM Partners) (together “LJM”), Anthony J. Caine, and Anish Parvataneni. The proposed...
Centralized vs Decentralized Crypto Exchanges: A Comprehensive Guide
Cryptocurrency exchanges are at the core of the digital asset economy, serving as the primary gateways for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies. As the market matures, businesses and entrepreneurs looking to enter this space are often faced with a critical...
FX option expiries for 25 June 10am New York cut
There are a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.The first being for EUR/USD at the 1.1650 level. The pair finally secured a daily close above 1.1600 yesterday but ever so marginally. So, just be wary that we might not get much of an extension to...
Bitcoin price rises on Israel-Iran ceasefire, Senate major crypto bill
Crypto prices, including bitcoin, rose on Tuesday after President Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.By midday Tuesday, bitcoin had passed the $105,000 level, ether jumped back above the $2,400 mark, and XRP climbed to $2.19. The risk-on action in the...
FedEx (FDX) Q4 2025 earnings
FedEx reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue Tuesday as the company announced it had achieved its $4 billion cost-cutting goal and will aim to trim another $1 billion in its upcoming fiscal year.The company achieved its "structural cost reduction...
Greece is one of NATO’s top defense spenders. Here’s why
Military vehicles are seen during a military parade commemorating the Greek Independence Day in Athens, Greece, on March 25, 2025.Marios Lolos | Xinhua News Agency | Getty ImagesSun-soaked Greece may not immediately come to mind as a top defense spender — but only...
Bitcoin (BTC) Liquidity Evolution: Avenir and Glassnode Report
Rongchai Wang Jun 24, 2025 07:23 Avenir and Glassnode's report examines Bitcoin's liquidity, influenced by structural flows, institutional demand, and macro-financial integration, offering a unified analysis framework. ...
Rewiring B2B Trading Infrastructure: Fortress Core Connect CEO on Liquidity, Tech Innovation and Global Market Access
Q&A with Dany Mawas, CEO & Co-Founder of Fortress Core Connect FNG: Dany, thanks for joining us. With your background straddling both the retail and B2B sides of the trading industry, what inspired the launch of Fortress Core? What industry gap did you see...
Conflux (CFX) Network Announces Testnet Hardfork Upgrade for v3.0.0
Luisa Crawford Jun 25, 2025 07:45 Conflux (CFX) Network plans a testnet hardfork upgrade for v3.0.0, requiring all nodes to upgrade before July 1, 2025, ensuring compatibility with the Conflux protocol. Conflux...
OKX Ventures and Story Launch $10M Fund to Drive AI and IP Innovation
Lawrence Jengar Jun 24, 2025 07:44 OKX Ventures and Story have unveiled a $10 million fund aimed at supporting startups innovating at the intersection of intellectual property and AI, fostering a new era of digital creativity. ...
Senate races to pass it before July 4
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on June 24, 2025, to attend the NATO's Heads of State and Government summit in The Hague. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald...
Trump judicial nominee Bove urged ignoring court order: Whistleblower
Attorney Emil Bove looks on as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appears remotely for a sentencing hearing in front of New York State Judge Juan Merchan in the criminal case in which he was convicted in 2024 on charges involving hush money paid to a porn star, at New...
ElevenLabs Launches 11.ai: Customizable AI Voice Assistants
James Ding Jun 24, 2025 08:40 ElevenLabs introduces 11.ai, a customizable AI voice assistant platform, offering secure integrations and a library of over 5,000 voices for a personalized user experience. ...
Carnival (CCL) Q2 2025 earnings
Carnival shares climbed roughly 7% on Tuesday after the cruise line posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its full-year guidance.According to the company's earnings report, the cruise operator posted adjusted earnings of 35 cents per share...
External Factors Reduce Support for the US Dollar :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair is falling sharply, dropping to 145.49 on Tuesday as the yen recovers some of its losses after weeks of decline.The reversal follows a broad weakening of the US dollar, triggered by former President Donald Trump’s...
How to Create a Token on Solana: A Development Guide for 2025
Solana has rapidly become a preferred blockchain platform for businesses and entrepreneurs looking to develop digital tokens. Its high throughput, low transaction fees, and robust developer tools make it an attractive choice for a wide range of tokenization projects,...
Back-to-school spending persists, PwC survey says
A variety of school supplies, including lunch boxes and backpacks in different colors and patterns, are on display for the upcoming school year.Deb Cohn-Orbach | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesFamilies are not holding back on back-to-school spending this...
ElevenLabs Launches Mobile App for AI Voice Tools
Terrill Dicki Jun 24, 2025 09:07 ElevenLabs unveils its new mobile app for iOS and Android, offering powerful AI voice tools on the go. The app integrates seamlessly with existing user accounts. ElevenLabs has...
Web3 Infrastructure Services: What Your Project Needs to Succeed
Web3 development servicesThe shift from traditional web models to decentralized, user-centric platforms is not just a trend — it’s a fundamental change in how digital services are built and delivered. For businesses and innovators, understanding Web3 infrastructure...
Valutico Acquires AI Innovator Paraloq Analytics to Revolutionize Private Company Analysis :: InvestMacro
VIENNA, Austria – JUNE 19, 2025 – Valutico, a global leader in valuation and financial analysis software, today announced its strategic acquisition of Paraloq Analytics, a Vienna-based artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. This acquisition will integrate Paraloq...
Fanatics Athlete Immersion Program teaches business acumen to pro athletes
Fanatics logo is seen on the dugout wall before the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on July 3, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)Justin Berl | Getty ImagesSports merchandising giant Fanatics...
War Powers Act is unconstitutional, Speaker Johnson says
Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during his weekly press conference at the US Capitol on June 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Tasos Katopodis | Getty ImagesHouse Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., argued Tuesday that the War Powers Act, a Nixon-era law...
Ambarella shares soar 17% on report chip designer is exploring sale
Thomas Fuller | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesAmbarella shares popped 17% after a report that the chip designer is currently working with bankers on a potential sale.Bloomberg reported the news, citing sources familiar with the matter.While no deal is...
Nvidia CEO Huang sells $15 million in stock for his $873 million plan
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attends a round table discussion at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025. Sarah Meyssonnier | ReutersNvidia CEO Jensen Huang sold 100,000...
Home price hikes are slowing more than expected
A Compass Realty sign is posted in front of a home for sale on June 23, 2025 in Greenbrae, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesRising supply and slowing demand in the housing market are finally causing prices to cool off, and the weakness is...
Uranium Tech Breakthroughs Leading to Global Nuclear Renaissance :: InvestMacro
U.S. President Donald Trump in May enacted four executive orders designed to accelerate reactor approvals, enhance domestic uranium production and enrichment capabilities, and promote the advancement of innovative nuclear technologies.Trump urged the federal...
Israel-Iran ceasefire: live updates
Oil prices fall sharply after Trump says China can buy oil from IranFILE PHOTO: An Israeli gas platform, controlled by a U.S.-Israeli energy group, is seen in the Mediterranean sea, some 15 miles (24 km) west of Israel's port city of Ashdod, in this file picture taken...
Judge rules Anthropic’s training of AI with books is fair use
Dario Amodei, Anthropic CEO, speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 21st, 2025. Gerry Miller | CNBCAnthropic's use of books to train its artificial intelligence model Claude was "fair use" and "transformative," a...
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme end doughnut partnership
Glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts.Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesKrispy Kreme and McDonald's are ending their partnership for good.The chain will stop selling its doughnuts at McDonald's restaurants on July 2, the companies said in a press release Tuesday....
SEC goes against founder of Cryptocurrency Growth Fund
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Ian O. Mausner and Evolution Lending, LLC. The SEC’s complaint, submitted at the California Southern District Court on June 23, 2025, alleges that from no later than December 2020 through at...
Oil prices fell sharply after Iran’s attack in the Middle East. Inflation in Malaysia continues to decline :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.89%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.96%. The Nasdaq (US100) Tech Index closed up 0.94%. The US stocks closed higher on Monday amid falling oil prices after Iran launched missiles at a US air base in...
CME Group plans to launch FTSE CoreCommodity CRB futures
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced plans to launch FTSE CoreCommodity CRB futures, pending regulatory review. The FTSE CoreCommodity CRB Index provides broad exposure to the global commodities market and tracks a basket of 19 commodities,...
CFI appoints Ziad Melhem as Group CEO
Leading online broker CFI Financial Group has announced a shakeup in its management C-Suite, with the appointment of Ziad Melhem as CFI’s new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking an important milestone as the Group continues its strong global growth...
Amazon bringing faster delivery to thousands of small towns and cities
A worker unloads boxes from an Amazon delivery van in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2024.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAmazon is expanding its rapid delivery machine to more rural corners of the U.S.The company said Tuesday it plans to bring same- or...
FINRA imposes $1.3M fine on Velox Clearing
Velox Clearing LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $1.3 million as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Velox Clearing provides clearing services to a number of foreign financial institutions that transact in thinly traded,...
Vinanz purchases additional 37.72 bitcoin
Vinanz Limited (LON:BTC) today announced the purchase of an additional 37.72 bitcoin as part of its growing bitcoin treasury strategy. This purchase was completed via Vinanz’s newly established institutional custody account with Fidelity Digital Assets, where Vinanz...
Uber, Waymo robotaxi service opens to passengers in Atlanta
Waymo partners with Uber to bring robotaxi service to Atlanta and Austin.Uber Technologies Inc.Uber and Alphabet's Waymo are now offering robotaxi rides to the public in Atlanta, as the companies continue expansion of their partnership. The Waymo robotaxis available...
CQG adds Range Bar charts to CQG One
CQG, a provider of high-performance technology solutions for traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, has updated CQG One and CQG Desktop. The latest releases of the platforms include the following enhancements: Chart Range Bar charts added to CQG One...
Meta absent from SF Pride in 2025 as tech retreats from LGBTQ+
Parade goers hold Pride flags during the annual Pride Parade in San Francisco on Sunday, June 29, 2024. Minh Connors | San Francisco Chronicle | Hearst Newspapers | Getty ImagesMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is staying mum these days when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community....
Mastercard partners with Fiserv to integrate its FIUSD token across range of its products
Mastercard is deepening its partnership with Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) to integrate its new FIUSD token across a range of Mastercard products and services, expanding stablecoin adoption and utility for their shared customers around the world. By offering FIUSD across...
Google could face changes to search in the UK amid CMA crackdown
Google could face changes to its online search services in the U.K. after regulators raised concerns over the tech giant's dominance.The Competition and Markets Authority on Tuesday said it is consulting on a proposal to give Google "strategic market status," a...
Miami International Holdings secures $40M investment from Warburg Pincus
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), an operator of regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced it has obtained $40 million in incremental funding from Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor. The proceeds were used to finance a...
Crypto rules of the road framework unveiled by Republican senators
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) speaks on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesTwo Republican senators are planning to debut a framework on Tuesday for a major...
Goldman Sachs and Citadel invest in crypto firm Digital Asset
Crypto company Digital Asset said Tuesday that it's netted $135 million in funding from a raft of major names in banking and finance.The firm, which touts itself as a regulated crypto player, said it raised the fresh cash in a funding round co-led by DRW and Tradeweb,...
Revolut hires Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier as Western Europe CEO
London based neobank giant Revolut, fresh off choosing Paris as its new Western Europe headquarters, has announced that it has hired Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier as the CEO for its aforementioned Paris regional HQ, which will serve as the hub for Revolut’s banking...
Amazon to invest £40 billion in the UK over next three years
An Amazon warehouse in Warrington, England.Nathan Stirk | Getty ImagesLONDON — Amazon will invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the U.K. over the next three years, the e-commerce titan announced Tuesday.The company said it plans to spend the money on building four new...
Supreme Court lets Trump resume deportations to third countries
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to resume quick deportations of certain immigrants to countries other than their own without advance warning, and the chance to challenge them on the grounds that they might end up being tortured or...
Meta approached AI startup Runway about a takeover bid
Mustafa Hatipoglu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesMeta spoke with artificial intelligence startup Runway about a potential takeover ahead of its multibillion-dollar investment in Scale AI, CNBC confirmed Monday.Runway is best known for its AI video-generation tools and earned...
US Govt asks Court to further postpone sentencing of Ponzi scammer Renwick Haddow
The sentencing of Ponzi scammer Renwick Haddow is set to be rescheduled again, as per documents submitted at the New York Southern District Court on June 23, 2025. The Government requests that Haddow’s sentencing currently scheduled for July 18, 2025 be adjourned for...
Tesla robotaxi incidents caught on camera in Austin get NHTSA concern
A Tesla robotaxi drives on the street along South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025Joel Angel Juarez | ReutersTesla was contacted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday after videos posted on social media showed the company's...
Can Germany afford a 5% NATO defense spending target?
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) walks past Bundeswehr soldiers with military honors in front of the Federal Chancellery before welcoming the Prime Minister of Denmark.Bernd von Jutrczenka | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesTax hikes and soaring debt might be...
IG Group’s Wu Gang appointed as Non-Exec Director of Coats Group
The Board of IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) today announced that Wu Gang, Non-Executive Director of IG, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Coats Group plc with effect from 1 July 2025. In addition, Wu Gang will join the Nomination Committee and the...
FX option expiries for 24 June 10am New York cut
There aren't any major expiries to take note of on the day. As such, trading sentiment will revolve around market flows as traders fade the geopolitical tensions in the past two weeks. In particular, the dollar may be hurt on multiple fronts so keep an eye out for...
Myanmar plays a critical role
Illustration of the national flag of the People's Republic of China and a mining site. Craig Hastings | Moment | Getty ImagesBeijing has been stepping up controls on rare earth exports, triggering global shortages and exposing industries' dependence on Chinese supply...
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ will pass before we leave D.C.
U.S Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to reporters following the weekly Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol Building on June 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kayla Bartkowski | Getty ImagesSenate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday that...
President slams Russia’s Medvedev over nuclear claim
Russia's Security Council's Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev attends a meeting of the Council for Science and Education at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in the Moscow region's city of Dubna, Russia June 13, 2024. Alexei Maishev | Via ReutersPresident Donald...
Super Micro shares fall on $2 billion convertible debt offering
The Super Micro Computer headquarters in San Jose, California, on Dec. 3, 2024.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSuper Micro Computer shares fell about 6% on Monday after the server maker said it plans to offer $2 billion in convertible notes, maturing in...
U.S. House tells staffers not to use Meta’s WhatsApp
A woman walks past a logo of WhatsApp, during a Meta event in Mumbai, India, 20 September, 2023. Niharika Kulkarni | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesMeta is pushing back against a ban on WhatsApp from government devices.The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the U.S. House...
Iran says it struck U.S. military bases in Qatar, Iraq: Live updates
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures while delivering remarks to U.S. troops during a visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025. Brian Snyder | ReutersIran's armed forces said Monday they carried out missile strikes on U.S. military bases in Qatar and...
Airlines divert, cancel Middle East flights as Iran attacks U.S. base
Airspace over the Middle East on Monday afternoon EDT, according to FlightRadar24.Courtesy: Flightradar24Airlines diverted more flights in the Middle East on Monday after Iran's armed forces said the country launched a missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar,...
Edgewater Markets hires CME / NEX alum Paul Allmark as CTO
Trade execution technology solutions provider Edgewater Markets has announced the addition of Paul Allmark as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Based in the firm’s London Office, Paul Allmark will be responsible for leading Edgewater’s global technology organisation...
Iran attacks U.S. military base in Qatar with missiles
Iran on Monday launched what its armed forces called a "powerful and destructive missile strike on the United States' Al-Udeid military base in Qatar."Explosions were heard in the skies over Doha, the capital of Qatar. The Al-Udeid Air Base is located near...
Fiserv debuts bank-friendly stablecoin
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesFiserv is making a big entrance into the stablecoin market. The payments and fintech giant announced on Monday plans to roll out a new blockchain-based digital asset platform anchored by a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin called...
Exclusive: STARTRADER hires Vinícius Danze as LATAM Manager
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker STARTRADER has continued a recent hiring spree, adding experienced industry executive Vinícius Danze as the company’s LATAM Manager. Vinícius Danze, who is based in Brazil, joins STARTRADER after spending...
Iran didn’t move Fordo nuclear material, Sen. Mullin says
U.S. intelligence found that Iran did not move nuclear material from its Fordo facility before American bombers blasted that site, despite a report to the contrary, Sen. Markwayne Mullin said Monday."They are claiming that they moved some material," Mullin said,...
Webull UK joins TradingView list of partner brokers
TradingView is expanding its partnership with Webull, offering more opportunities for their existing and potential clients to explore markets directly from TradingView’s Supercharts. Today, TradingView announced the integration of Webull UK, a member of the global...
Gold Set to Rally All Eyes on the Middle East :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Monday, gold traded at $3,360 per troy ounce as markets nervously monitor developments in the Middle East.Washington’s involvement in the conflict has heightened fears of potential retaliation from Tehran. Particularly concerning...
Broadridge hires JP Morgan exec Ken MacHarg as Global Head of Futures and Options Trading
Financial markets tech provider Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) has announced the appointment of Ken MacHarg as Managing Director, Global Head of Futures and Options Trading, effective June 23, further enhancing leadership for its next generation...
Amazon deploys more Kuiper satellites, taking on Elon Musk’s Starlink
An Atlas V rocket of United Launch Alliance (ULA) lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on June 23, 2025. Gregg Newton | Afp | Getty ImagesAmazon's second batch of Kuiper internet satellites reached low Earth...
Tesla stock rises after robotaxi Austin launch
A Tesla Inc. robotaxi on Oltorf Street in Austin, Texas, US, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. TTim Goessman | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTesla's driverless robotaxi finally hit the road this weekend, sending shares of the electric vehicle maker up about 5% on Monday.The EV...
May home sales increase very slightly, but prices hit new record
A for sale sign is displayed near a home on April 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesSales of previously owned homes rose very slightly in May, up 0.8% from April, to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.03 million units,...
Oil jumped to $76 amid the US attack on Iran. Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz :: InvestMacro
At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.08% (-0.88% for the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.22% (-0.55% for the week). The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed lower by 0.43% (-0.23% for the week). On Friday, US Federal Reserve...
StoneX announces offering of $625M of Senior Secured Notes
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX) today announced an offering, subject to market conditions and other factors, of $625.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2032 to be issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary, StoneX Escrow Issuer LLC. The...
Trump Media approves $400 million stock buyback
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews following a visit to North Carolina, in Maryland, U.S., June 10, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersTrump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, Truth+, and the...
Markets rattled by mounting geopolitical risks :: InvestMacro
Geopolitical risks mount as US joins Israel-Iran conflict Brent opens almost 6% higher supply disruption fearsBitcoin sheds over 4% from Friday, dipping below $100,000Risk-off mood may boost – USD, JPY, CHF & Gold Early on Sunday, the United States joined Israel’s...
Pompliano’s ProCap raises over $750 million, goes public via SPAC
The race to create publicly traded bitcoin treasuries is accelerating — and so is the capital pouring in. ProCap Financial, the latest entrant, has raised more than $750 million and is going public through a special acquisition company, or SPAC, with Columbus Circle...
Novo Nordisk ends Wegovy deal with Hims & Hers
The "Wegovy" brand slimming syringe is sold in the Achat pharmacy in Mitte. The "Wegovy" slimming syringe has been available in Germany for a year.Jens Kalaene | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesNovo Nordisk on Monday said it is ending its collaboration with Hims &...
Fiserv introduces FIUSD stablecoin for financial institutions
Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI), a global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced plans to launch a new Fiserv digital asset platform, including a new stablecoin (FIUSD) that will be added to Fiserv’s existing banking and payments infrastructure...
Purple Trading operator hit with €150K CySEC fine for conflicts of interest, CFDs marketing
Cyprus financial regulator CySEC has announced that a settlement has been reached with the licensed CIF L.F. Investment Ltd, which operates the Purple Trading brokerage brand (at website purple-trading.com) for possible violations of the Investment Services and...
Why China won’t mind a closure of the Strait of Hormuz
TOPSHOT - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C) gestures as he welcomes Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov (R) and Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazeem Gharibabadi before a meeting regarding the Iranian nuclear issue at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in...
How to Build a Thriving Reddit Community That Aligns with Your Audience » Succeed As Your Own Boss
If you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner trying to grow your brand, you’ve probably explored all the usual places—Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, maybe even YouTube. But there’s one platform you may be sleeping on that’s built for community: Reddit. It’s...
CySEC reaches €200k settlement with ex FTX EU
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced that a settlement has been reached with Cyprus investment firm Trek Labs Europe Ltd (ex. FTX EU Ltd). The settlement concerns possible violations of Investment Services and Activities and Regulated...
Prosus bets on India to produce a $100 billion company, CEO says
Fabricio Bloisi, chief executive officer of Prosus NV, during an interview in London, UK, on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. Bloisi took the reins of South Africa's Naspers Ltd. and its investment arm Prosus NV in July with a plan to double the value of the 110-year-old group...
Donald Trump calls ‘obliteration’ an accurate description of damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities
A satellite image shows the Fordo nuclear facility in Iran in this handout image dated June 14, 2025. Maxar Technologies | Via ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday disputed Iranian attempts to downplay the strikes on its nuclear facilities, stressing that...
Analyzing Bitcoin’s Price Trajectory: Can It Reach $200K by Year-End?
Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency and enjoys popularity as it has the highest market capitalization. The meteoric price rise and dramatic drops of Bitcoin have captured the attention of almost everyone in the world. As of late May 2025, the price of Bitcoin had...
Standard Chartered partners with ALTIOS
Standard Chartered and ALTIOS today announced a new strategic partnership to support the Bank’s SME clients in establishing their overseas business presence across Asia. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both Standard Chartered and ALTIOS’ commitment...
New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa faces slew of challenges on day one
Incoming Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, head of the company's Americas operations, greets a Windsor Assembly Plant employee during an event celebrating Chrysler’s 100th anniversary on June 6, 2025.StellantisDETROIT — "Mediocrity is not worth the trip."That was part of...
GIFT City’s Crypto Sandbox: Can Gujarat Build a Home-Grown Dubai?
Khushi V Rangdhol Jun 20, 2025 05:31 GIFT City’s crypto sandbox aims to rival Dubai with tax breaks, asset tokenization, and a 2025 regulatory framework. Currently wholesale-only, success hinges on speed and retail access. Could be...
How the Israel-Iran standoff took a turn and what’s next after a pivotal 24 hours
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - JUNE 22: An operational timeline of a strike on Iran is displayed during a news conference with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on June 22, 2025 in Arlington,...
ION partners with GFO-X – FX News Group
ION today announced that it has partnered with GFO-X, a UK-based centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital assets. ION will provide software and infrastructure to power market access, clearing, and margin processing for the GFO-X ecosystem. GFO-X will be...
U.S. insurers to change approval process
UnitedHealthcare signage is displayed on an office building in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 19, 2023.Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty ImagesHealth plans under major U.S. insurers said Monday they have voluntarily agreed to speed up and reduce prior authorizations – a...
GitHub Copilot Plans to Deprecate Key AI Models by Summer 2025
Felix Pinkston Jun 22, 2025 01:57 GitHub Copilot announces the deprecation of several AI models, including OpenAI GPT-4.5 and GPT-4o. Users are advised to transition to suggested alternatives by the specified dates. ...
Allies to agree to spending hike but will they deliver?
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (2nd L) at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, April 24, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty ImagesFireworks could kick off during NATO's annual summit this week, as...
XM.com’s Costas Cleanthous takes stake in Cyprus newspaper Phileleftheros
Fresh off of his takeover of Cyprus bank Ancoria earlier this year, XM.com founder and controlling shareholder Costas Cleanthous has apparently taken a major stake in another Cypriot institution, becoming an investor in the EU island nation’s oldest and...
FX option expiries for 23 June 10am New York cut
There are a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.That being for EUR/USD at the 1.1490 to 1.1500 levels. The expiries could play a role in pulling price action, particularly with the key hourly moving averages at 1.1503-15 currently. That being...
Bitcoin Iran attack crypto market sell-off
Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since May over the weekend, as rising tensions in the Middle East and renewed inflation fears triggered a sharp selloff across digital assets.Bitcoin dropped below the $99,000 mark on Sunday — its lowest level in more than a month —...
Iran’s parliament backs blocking Strait of Hormuz
Cargo ships sail in the Gulf off the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, which is the main base of the Islamic republic's navy and has a strategic position on the Strait of Hormuz, on April 29, 2019.ATTA KENARE | AFP | Getty ImagesIran may be threatening to close the...
Rajasthan Sunshine, Assam Rain: Could India Host the World’s Greenest Bitcoin Mines?
Khushi V Rangdhol Jun 22, 2025 21:15 Could India host the world's greenest Bitcoin mines? Rajasthan's solar surplus & Assam's hydro potential offer carbon-neutral mining—if policy eases taxes, duties, and grid access. A 50-MW...
Saxo Bank to remove some attributes on Portfolio’s Account resources
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has announced planned changes to its OpenAPI. Saxo plans removal of obsolete attributes on portfolio’s Account resources from September 2025. On the endpoints: port/v1/accounts port/v1/accounts/{AccountKey} the fields...
DePIN: How Tokens Are Funding Real-World Hardware-from 5G Radios to Dash-Cam Maps
Khushi V Rangdhol Jun 24, 2025 06:27 DePIN is turning users into infrastructure builders—Helium (5G), Hivemapper (maps), and DIMO (vehicle data) reward contributors with tokens. Cutting upfront costs, but tax and import hurdles...
U.S. is at war with Iran’s nuclear program
US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a discussion at the Munich Leaders meeting hosted by the Munich Security Conference at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, May 7, 2025. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty ImagesVice President JD Vance said Sunday that the United States...
Hegseth Iran U.S. attack
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing at the Pentagon, after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities, during the Israel-Iran conflict, in Arlington, Virginia, on June 22, 2025, in this still image taken from handout video.U.s. Dod | Via...
Republican Party has nearly five times more cash on hand than the Democrats
Ken Martin speaks at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., on Sat., Feb. 1, 2025.Rod Lamkey, Jr. | AP PhotoThe Republican National Committee has almost five times the cash on hand...
Trump live Iran attack
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Saturday evening, hours after the United States attacked Iran, striking three nuclear sites in Fordo, Natanz, and Esfahan.Earlier in the day, U.S. Air Force B-2 stealth bombers left Missouri heading toward the Pacific Ocean....
Satellite images show activity at Iran’s Fordo before U.S. air strikes
Maxar Technologies, a U.S. defense contractor, released satellite imagery on Sunday showing activity at Iran's Fordo nuclear facility prior to U.S. air strikes.The images of the secretive plant, which were collected on Thursday and Friday, depict truck and vehicle...
Trump pledged to be a ‘peacemaker’ in the Middle East — now the United States is entering a new war
US President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. Chip Somodevilla | Afp | Getty ImagesFive...
FX week in review: AvaTrade sold, STARprime launch, Bybit CFDs, Exness €75M Paphos buy
Who stepped up to buy control of Retail FX and CFDs broker AvaTrade? At what valuation? Which industry CEO did STARTRADER bring on board to launch and run its new institutional / B2B arm, STARprime? Why did Exness pluck down €75 million to buy real estate in Paphos?...
World leaders react after Trump says U.S. has bombed 3 nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordo
World leaders reacted to President Donald Trump's announcement Saturday that the U.S. had carried out a "very successful attack" on three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordo."This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN...
U.S. bombs Iran, Trump enters Israel’s war
President Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States had attacked Iranian nuclear sites, pushing America into Israel's war with its longtime rival and regional power."A short time ago, the U.S. military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key...
B-2 bombers Guam Middle East
A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels a B-2 Spirit aircraft with the 509th Bomb Wing over Kansas Aug. 29, 2012.U.S. Air Force photoThe United States is moving B-2 bombers to the Pacific island of Guam, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Saturday, as President Donald...
Trump spending bill food stamp plan
In another blow to the Republicans' tax and spending cut bill, the Senate parliamentarian has advised that a proposal to shift some food stamps costs from the federal government to states — a centerpiece of GOP savings efforts — would violate the chamber's rules.While...
Hong Kong and Mainland China to Launch Payment Connect for Enhanced Cross-Boundary Transactions
The People's Bank of China and Hong Kong Monetary Authority announce Payment Connect, enhancing cross-boundary payment services between Mainland China and Hong Kong, launching on June 22, 2025. (Read More)
PERSO.ai and ElevenLabs Revolutionize Video Localization with AI Dubbing
Jessie A Ellis Jun 20, 2025 09:57 ESTsoft and ElevenLabs join forces to enhance video localization with natural voiceovers and precise lip-sync, optimizing content creation for global audiences. In a significant...
Challenges in DePIN Protocols: Addressing Manipulation and Self-Dealing
Terrill Dicki Jun 20, 2025 10:34 New research highlights manipulation and self-dealing as primary challenges in Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), offering potential solutions for verification enhancement. ...
Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons
An AG43 automatic rifle is on display at a gun store in Arlington Virginia.Olivier Douliery | Sipa USA via AP ImagesRhode Island's Democratic-controlled state House on Friday approved legislation that would ban the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reports Decrease in Composite Interest Rate for May 2025
Alvin Lang Jun 20, 2025 11:08 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced a decrease in the composite interest rate, dropping by 41 basis points to 1.61% in May 2025, reflecting lower weighted funding costs. ...
Hong Kong Sees Growth in Credit Card Circulation in Q1 2025
Tony Kim Jun 20, 2025 11:27 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a significant rise in credit card circulation and transaction value in Q1 2025, reflecting economic trends. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority...
Animoca Brands Partners with Cross the Ages, Acquires CTA Tokens
Zach Anderson Jun 20, 2025 12:00 Animoca Brands partners with Cross the Ages to enhance its transmedia ecosystem, acquiring CTA tokens and supporting the launch of the Arise action-RPG. Animoca Brands, a...
How broken Amazon returns are driving sellers to leave the platform
Returns on Amazon are free and easy for shoppers, but they're risky and expensive for the small businesses that sell a majority of the goods on the world's biggest e-commerce site. Returns have driven some sellers to exit the popular Fulfillment by Amazon program,...
VeChain Unveils Saturn GM NFTs, Elevating VeBetterDAO’s Cosmic Journey
Darius Baruo Jun 20, 2025 12:16 VeChain introduces Saturn GM NFTs, the seventh tier in VeBetterDAO's journey, offering enhanced benefits and governance influence for participants. VeChain has officially launched...
Solana (SOL) Network Enhancements: Key Developments in June 2025
Luisa Crawford Jun 20, 2025 12:40 Explore the latest innovations in the Solana (SOL) network, including powerful tools like Pinocchio, Surfpool, and Token Extensions, enhancing security, usability, and scalability. ...
Key Metrics Shaping the Crypto Landscape in 2025
Rebeca Moen Jun 20, 2025 13:20 Discover the pivotal metrics influencing the crypto market in 2025, including mobile wallet users, stablecoin volumes, and ETP net flows, according to a16z crypto. The evolving...
Enhancements in Bitcoin’s Initial Block Download (IBD) Process
Joerg Hiller Jun 20, 2025 14:00 Bitcoin's Initial Block Download (IBD) process has seen significant improvements, enhancing efficiency and reducing resource demands through innovations like headers-first synchronization and...
Character.AI Appoints Karandeep Anand as New CEO
Jessie A Ellis Jun 20, 2025 14:35 Character.AI has announced Karandeep Anand as its new CEO. Anand, who has been a Board Advisor, aims to enhance the platform's features and user experience. Character.AI has...
Bitcoin (BTC) Market Evolution: Institutional Influence and Sovereign Reserves
James Ding Jun 20, 2025 15:03 Explore how institutional participation and sovereign reserves are reshaping Bitcoin's market dynamics, as analyzed in the latest Gemini and Glassnode report. Bitcoin's (BTC) market...
Meta approached Perplexity before massive Scale AI deal
Meta approached artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI about a potential takeover bid before ultimately investing $14.3 billion into Scale AI, CNBC confirmed on Friday.The two companies did not finalize a deal, and Perplexity ultimately walked away from the...
Supreme Court rejects toy company challenge
A person walks past the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2025.Kevin Lamarque | ReutersThe Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request from two toy companies to expedite their challenge to President Donald Trump's tariffs.The ruling from the...
Bitcoin Market Faces Cooling Momentum Amid High-Risk Environment
Zach Anderson Jun 17, 2025 01:44 The Bitcoin market is experiencing a cooling phase, characterized by fading spot strength and cautious participation, while futures and ETFs show steady interest, according to Glassnode. ...
Why ether ETF inflows have come roaring back from the dead
Omar Marques | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesEther ETFs have finally come to life this year after some started to fear they may be becoming zombie funds.Collectively, the funds tracking the price of spot ether are on pace for their sixth consecutive week of inflows and...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Reopen 5-Year Government Bonds in June 2025
Iris Coleman Jun 19, 2025 03:27 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will conduct a tender for the re-opening of 5-year HKD Government Bonds on June 25, 2025, offering HK$1.25 billion with an interest rate of 2.70% per annum. ...
U.S. may stop global chipmakers’ access to American tech in China
A motorcycle is seen near a building of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which is a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on April 16, 2025. Daniel Ceng | Anadolu | Getty...
Trump’s Tariffs Threat to the Global South :: InvestMacro
By Dan Steinbock With its misguided tariff wars, the Trump administration is not only disrupting historical trade ties with the world’s largest economies, but waging war against economic development in the Global South.After agreeing to suspend the “reciprocal” duties...
Flight patterns of private-jet riders are changing
Market volatility and geopolitical tensions haven't slowed demand for private jets, although the travel patterns of the wealthy are changing, according to the president of NetJets. The summer travel season is shaping up to be another strong year for NetJets, with...
Hong Kong to Reopen 3-Year Government Bonds with HK$1.25 Billion Offer
Timothy Morano Jun 19, 2025 04:08 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces a tender for reopening 3-year HKD government bonds, offering HK$1.25 billion, set for June 25, 2025. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority...
JPMorgan unveils new features on J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing platform
J.P. Morgan revealed a wave of new features including a cutting-edge fixed income experience on the J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing platform. The enhancements make it easier for investors to explore and invest in corporate bonds, Treasuries and more. By simply...
Kroger (KR) Q1 2025 earnings
Shares of Kroger rose about 9% on Friday as the supermarket operator raised its full-year sales outlook and said it's drawing shoppers seeking lower-priced store brands and cheaper alternatives to dining out.The Cincinnati-based grocer said it now expects identical...
IOTA Foundation Aims to Bridge Blockchain Skills Gap
Zach Anderson Jun 19, 2025 05:47 The IOTA Foundation is intensifying efforts to develop blockchain skills globally, focusing on education, hackathons, and partnerships to drive real-world adoption of decentralized technology. ...
What’s Behind the Drop? :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold has dropped below $3,360 per troy ounce, nearing a one-week low and marking its first decline in three weeks. Investors are offloading the precious metal to offset losses in other markets amid escalating tensions in...
Coinbase secures MiCA licence from Luxembourg CSSF
Coinbase has secured its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), enabling it to offer its full suite of crypto products to all 27 EU member states. Coinbase is officially establishing its...
Tesla agrees to build China’s largest grid-scale battery power plant
Tesla has inked its first deal to build a grid-scale battery power plant in China amid a strained trading relationship between Beijing and Washington.The U.S. company posted on the Chinese social media service Weibo that the project would be the largest of its kind in...
Borderlands Series Joins GeForce NOW Cloud Gaming
Rebeca Moen Jun 19, 2025 06:07 The iconic Borderlands series is now available on GeForce NOW, with the upcoming Borderlands 4 launch. Enjoy 13 new games in the cloud, including updates to Genshin Impact. The...
Everything we know about Tesla’s robotaxi launch in Austin
Tesla's long-overdue robotaxi is finally hitting the streets this weekend, but the rollout may face some roadblocks.The Elon Musk-led electric vehicle company is expected to roll out robotaxis in Austin, Texas, on June 22, with the first driverless trip from the...
US500 faces triple threat – Geopolitics, Powell & PCE :: InvestMacro
FXTM’s US500 ↑ 1% MTD, less than 3% away from ATHTrump delays decision on Iran strike by two weeksPowell’s testimony + US PCE = potential breakout?US PCE forecasted to move US500 ↑ 1.3% or ↓ 1.0%Technical levels: 6060, 6000 & 5920 A cautious sense of relief has...
VeChain’s VeBetter Super App Achieves Milestone with Mugshot and Greencart
Tony Kim Jun 19, 2025 07:16 VeChain's VeBetter Super App sees Mugshot and Greencart surpass 1 million users, marking significant progress in Web3 adoption and sustainability initiatives. VeChain’s VeBetter Super...
Coinbase secures EU crypto license, swaps Ireland for Luxembourg
Lionel Bonaventure | Afp | Getty ImagesCoinbase has secured a license from Luxembourg to offer crypto services across the European Union and will make the country its central hub in the region.The U.S. crypto exchange's main European base has been in Ireland since...
Sei Network Paves Way for $200 Billion AI Agent Economy
Lawrence Jengar Jun 19, 2025 08:59 Sei Network's blockchain infrastructure is poised to support a burgeoning AI agent economy, projected to reach $200 billion by 2034, revolutionizing autonomous commerce. The...
Mobile app adds bond trading
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., during a Bloomberg Television interview on the sidelines of the JPMorgan China Summit in Shanghai, China, on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOnce a laggard in the online...
Binance introduces Locked Addresses and Concentration Indicator features
Binance has introduced two new features: Locked Addresses and Concentration Indicator, designed to give its clients greater visibility into token supply dynamics and potential volatility risks. Locked Addresses: Clearer Insights Into Circulating Supply Many crypto...
Meta, EssilorLuxottica unveil Oakley smart glasses
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg presents Orion AR Glasses as he makes a keynote speech during the Meta Connect annual event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25, 2024.Manuel Orbegozo | ReutersMeta and EssilorLuxottica on Friday unveiled a new...
Circle shares extend their rally after Senate passes landmark stablecoin bill
Circle Internet Group Initial Public Offering at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., June 5, 2025. NYSEShares of Circle continued to climb on Friday as investors cheered the Senate approval of its proposed stablecoin legislation, the GENIUS Act.The...
The SNB reduced the interest rate to 0%. The Norges Bank cut its interest rate for the first time in five years :: InvestMacro
The US stock indices did not trade yesterday due to a public holiday.The Mexican peso (MXN) weakened to 19.1 per US dollar, down from a ten-month high of 18.886 reached on June 12, as the US dollar regained strength amid expectations of easing by the Bank of Mexico...
Bitcoin (BTC) Network Activity Declines Despite Price Surge
Jessie A Ellis Jun 19, 2025 09:38 The Bitcoin network experiences a decline in transaction activity despite high prices, indicating a shift towards off-chain venues and increased dominance of large entities. ...
Darden Restaurants DRI Q4 2025 earnings
Customers enter an Olive Garden restaurant in Pittsburg, California, US, on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesDarden Restaurants on Friday beat Wall Street's earnings and revenue estimates, while the Olive Garden parent predicted solid...
Europe, Iran to hold talks as Trump sets two-week deadline for U.S. strikes decision
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA - JUNE 16: U.S. President Donald Trump walks out to talk to reporters at the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesTop U.K., France and Germany diplomats are pushing for...
BounceBit Launches High-Leverage Futures Platform with CeDeFi Integration
Alvin Lang Jun 19, 2025 18:52 BounceBit has introduced BounceBit Trade, a high-performance futures trading platform offering up to 50x leverage and seamless CeDeFi integration. BounceBit has announced the launch...
Exclusive: Noor Capital UK sees 36% leap in Revenues in FY 2025
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned via regulatory filings that Noor Capital UK Limited, the London based, FCA regulated arm of MENA focused broker Noor Capital, had a fairly successful fiscal year 2025 (year ended March 31, 2025), with Revenues rising by 36% although Net...
How to Have Maximum Impact in Your Business with Tara Landes » Succeed As Your Own Boss
In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Tara Landes to explore the multifaceted role of a business president. Tara discusses the impact and priorities that come with the position, emphasizing the importance of balancing day-to-day operations with strategic...
GitHub Launches Copilot Spaces for Enhanced AI Contextual Assistance
GitHub introduces Copilot Spaces, a feature designed to enhance AI-driven coding assistance by allowing developers to create context-rich environments tailored to their specific needs. (Read More)
HKMA and PBoC Collaborate on Cross-Boundary Payment System Launch
Rongchai Wang Jun 20, 2025 01:25 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the People’s Bank of China have announced the launch of Payment Connect, a cross-boundary payment system set to enhance financial transactions between Hong Kong and...
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Osaka Exchange take disciplinary action against Tachibana Securities
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) and Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) have taken disciplinary action against Tachibana Securities Co., Ltd. The Exchanges have requested that the company submit a business improvement report. The measures were determined based on the results...
Appeals court lets Trump keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles
Members of the California National Guard stand guard outside the Federal Building before a curfew takes effect in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025, following days of protests in response to federal immigration operations that saw clashes spread across downtown. Benjamin...
HKMA, PBoC launch Payment Connect
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announced today the launch of Payment Connect on 22 June 2025. A launch ceremony for Payment Connect was held in Beijing today. Mr Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the PBoC, Mr Wang Linggui,...
GitHub Explores AI and ML: Insights and Best Practices
Joerg Hiller Jun 20, 2025 09:24 GitHub Blog delves into AI and ML, offering insights from engineers and thought leaders on concepts, techniques, and real-world applications. GitHub Blog has been a significant...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of websites of Tradepower, EXT24, Trevorex
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to seven unauthorized investment websites. The entities targeted by the latest set of orders are: “EXT24” (website https://ext247.co and related page https://my.ext247.co);...
UPI-to-USDC Remittances: A Crypto Shortcut That Is Testing India’s Rulebook
Khushi V Rangdhol Jun 18, 2025 02:38 Migrant workers in India are using a crypto route to send remittances, reducing costs to under 2% compared to traditional methods, challenging regulatory frameworks. India is...
The Intersection of Bitcoin and the Gig Economy
The way we work has been changing faster than ever before with the explosive growth of the gig economy. The term ‘gig’ was introduced by Jazz musicians sometime around the year 1915 as a term for temporary work opportunities. As of now, almost 57 million people in the...
American Century Investments becomes new ETF issuer at SIX Swiss Exchange
Today, SIX welcomes American Century Investments as its latest issuer of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). American Century Investments’s first product, the AVANTIS GL SM CAP VALUE ETF, brings the total number of ETFs available to investors on SIX Swiss Exchange to 2,017....
FX option expiries for 20 June 10am New York cut
There are a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.Again, they are for EUR/USD but this time at the 1.1500 and 1.1520 levels. The dollar is a little on the weaker side today and the expiries could play a role in terms of holding up price action just...
Meta tried to buy Safe Superintelligence, hired CEO Daniel Gross
When Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg poached Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang last week as part of a $14.3 billion investment in the artificial intelligence startup, he was apparently just getting started.Zuckerberg's multibillion-dollar AI hiring spree has now turned to...
US judge blocks Trump plan to tie states’ transportation funds to immigration enforcement
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as workers install a large flag pole on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on June 18, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty ImagesA federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's...
Geneva Police Strategizes for Metaverse Policing and Cybercrime
Iris Coleman Jun 17, 2025 05:53 Geneva police prepare for the future of digital crime in the metaverse, emphasizing public-private partnerships and AI integration, according to Chainalysis. The Geneva Cantonal...
CySEC extends suspension of CIF license of W.G. Wealth Guardian
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced that the suspension of the authorisation of the Cyprus Investment Firm W.G. Wealth Guardian Ltd remains in force. CySEC has not been satisfied with the Company’s compliance with section 17(9) of The...
Astar Network Boosts Performance with Asynchronous Backing Activation
Caroline Bishop Jun 17, 2025 06:25 Astar Network has implemented Asynchronous Backing on its mainnet, enhancing scalability, performance, and responsiveness by improving block production and validation processes. ...
Trump administration puts new limits on Congress visits to immigration centers
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks at the Border Security Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. April 8, 2025. Rebecca Noble | ReutersThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security has put new restrictions on visits...
BNB Chain Pioneers Access-Fi for Web3 Content Monetization
Felix Pinkston Jun 18, 2025 02:03 BNB Chain introduces Access-Fi, transforming access into a financial asset through Web3 projects like Reach Me and Pieverse, offering new monetization avenues. BNB Chain is...
Canada to address unfair trade in steel and aluminum sectors, Carney says
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump,as he arrives for the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025. Chris Helgren | ReutersCanada will soon adopt tariff measures to address risks associated with persistent...
HKMC Warns Public of Fraudulent Website Imitating Official Site
Rongchai Wang Jun 18, 2025 03:02 The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited alerts the public about a fraudulent website mimicking its official web presence, urging vigilance against scams. The Hong Kong...
IC Markets introduces Dynamic Leverage for US Stocks
Leading Australia based Retail FX and CFDs broker IC Markets has announced what the company calls an important upcoming change to its trading environment. On Friday, 20 June 2025, IC Markets will implement a dynamic leverage for US stock trading as part of its ongoing...
The Pound Rapidly Loses Strength :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair continues its decline, touching 1.3403 on Thursday, as the pound hovers near a four-week low.Political uncertainty in the UK and heightened demand for safe-haven assets amid the Israel-Iran conflict have weighed...
Stablecoins Under Threat: Analyzing Security Risks in the Crypto Ecosystem
Terrill Dicki Jun 18, 2025 05:07 Stablecoins, vital to the crypto market, face security risks from centralized and decentralized vulnerabilities. Learn how these risks impact platforms and users, according to Chainalysis. ...
NVIDIA Launches G-Assist Plug-In Hackathon for AI Enthusiasts
Felix Pinkston Jun 18, 2025 12:50 NVIDIA invites developers to participate in the G-Assist Plug-In Hackathon, offering prizes and exposure for creating innovative AI tools. NVIDIA has announced its latest...
FCA secures convictions against Redinel and Oerta Korfuzi for insider dealing and money laundering worth £1M
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has secured convictions against two individuals, Redinel Korfuzi and Oerta Korfuzi, for insider dealing and money laundering offences which netted them over £1 million. Redinel Korfuzi worked as a research analyst at an asset...
Optimizing LLM Inference Costs: A Comprehensive Guide
Luisa Crawford Jun 18, 2025 14:26 Explore strategies for benchmarking large language model (LLM) inference costs, enabling smarter scaling and deployment in the AI landscape, as detailed by NVIDIA's latest insights. ...
AI helps tell snow leopards apart, improving population counts for these majestic mountain predators :: InvestMacro
By Eve Bohnett, University of Florida Snow leopards are known as the “ghosts of the mountains” for a reason. Imagine waiting for months in the harsh, rugged mountains of Asia, hoping to catch even a glimpse of one. These elusive big cats move silently across rocky...
Google is using YouTube videos to train its Gemini, Veo 3 AI models
Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of the YouTube logo.Dado Ruvic | ReutersGoogle is using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its artificial intelligence models, including Gemini and the Veo 3 video and...
Trump slams Jerome Powell after Fed holds rates steady
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference following the issuance of the Federal Open Market Committee's statement on interest rate policy in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 18, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | ReutersPresident Donald Trump ripped into...
NVIDIA Advances ML in Manufacturing with CUDA-X Data Science
Felix Pinkston Jun 18, 2025 14:45 NVIDIA leverages CUDA-X data science to optimize chip manufacturing workflows, addressing challenges like dataset imbalance and enhancing model performance. NVIDIA is at the...
Exclusive: Jay Mawji on the launch of STARprime
FNG Exclusive Interview… After our FNG Exclusive report from earlier this week that former INFINOX CEO Jay Mawji has joined the STARTRADER group – to help launch and run its new STARprime institutional brand – we’re pleased to sit down today with Jay and discuss in...
What is vibe coding? A computer scientist explains what it means to have AI write computer code − and what risks that can entail :: InvestMacro
Whether you’re streaming a show, paying bills online or sending an email, each of these actions relies on computer programs that run behind the scenes. The process of writing computer programs is known as coding. Until recently, most computer code was written, at...
NVIDIA’s GB200 NVL72 Boosts AI Model Evaluation at UC Berkeley’s LMArena
Tony Kim Jun 18, 2025 15:16 LMArena at UC Berkeley utilizes NVIDIA's GB200 NVL72 to enhance AI model evaluation, thanks to collaborations with NVIDIA and Nebius, improving the ranking of large language models. ...
Paxos Labs Launches to Enhance On-Chain Financial Accessibility
Alvin Lang Jun 18, 2025 15:35 Paxos Labs, a new startup incubated by Paxos, aims to simplify access to on-chain financial products, focusing on DeFi and tokenization solutions for various platforms. Paxos Labs,...
Kraken launches Bitcoin staking through Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken today announced the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) staking through a new integration with the Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol. The integration enables Kraken clients to earn passive rewards on their BTC without bridging, wrapping or lending it...
Sui Ecosystem Enhances Security with Audits and Move Registry
Luisa Crawford Jun 18, 2025 15:50 The Sui ecosystem bolsters security through comprehensive audits and the Move Registry, fostering transparency and resilience in smart contract deployment. The Sui ecosystem is...
6 Money Myths That Kept Me Broke for 20 Years
For the first forty years of my life, I thought I understood money. I thought I was doing it right.But as it turns out, my understanding of money wasn't entirely my own—society had already done much of the shaping. And wouldn't you know it, pretty much none of it was...
World braces for intensifying Iran-Israel conflict
Urgent international calls for restraint appear to be falling on deaf ears as the world braces for intensifying conflict in the Middle East.All eyes are on the White House, as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs carrying out direct military strikes on Iran. Such an act...
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged. The Riksbank lowered its interest rate by 0.25% :: InvestMacro
At the end of the trading day, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.10%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.03%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.01%. Investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged and...
New release of Interactive Brokers mobile app features redesigned alerts
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to enhance the capabilities of its trading solutions. The latest release of the IBKR Mobile app for iOS- and Android-based devices comes equipped with redesigned alerts. Alerts have been redesigned with some...
NVIDIA’s ITMonitron Revolutionizes Real-Time IT Incident Detection
Felix Pinkston Jun 18, 2025 18:35 NVIDIA introduces ITMonitron, an AI-driven tool leveraging NIM inference microservices to enhance real-time IT incident detection, providing unified intelligence from fragmented signals. ...
Repairing serious DNA damage to maintain the genome :: InvestMacro
By Francesca Storici, Georgia Institute of Technology Your DNA is continually damaged by sources both inside and outside your body. One especially severe form of damage called a double-strand break involves the severing of both strands of the DNA double...
Samsung aims to catch up Chinese rivals for thin foldable phones
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold6 at its Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris. The tech giant said the foldable device is thinner and lighter than its predecessor.Arjun Kharpal | CNBCSamsung will unveil a thinner version of its flagship foldable smartphone at a launch...
Efficient AI Pipelines: NVIDIA’s NeMo Retriever Extraction on a Single GPU
Lawrence Jengar Jun 18, 2025 19:16 NVIDIA's NeMo Retriever offers a streamlined solution for multimodal document extraction using a single GPU, enhancing AI pipelines' efficiency and reducing operational costs. ...
The U.S. added a thousand new millionaires a day in 2024: report
Mercer Island, a wealthy enclave just outside Seattle.Danita Delimont | Gallo Images Roots Rf Collection | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and...
GTN hires experienced banker Jon Lester as COO Middle East
Dubai based, institutional focused multi-asset broker GTN has announced that the company has hired Jon Lester as its new Chief Operating Officer – Middle East. Based in the UAE, Jon will serve as “#2” to GTN UAE CEO Damian Bunce, who joined the company from Exness...
Nobitex Faces $90 Million Exploit Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Tony Kim Jun 18, 2025 19:53 Iran's largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, suffers a $90 million exploit, highlighting geopolitical tensions and the challenges of operating in a sanctioned environment. Iran's leading...
How to Manufacture Products in the Trump Era » Succeed As Your Own Boss
#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third...
Evaluating Bitcoin’s Impact on Traditional 60/40 Portfolios
Darius Baruo Jun 18, 2025 20:18 Explore Bitcoin's influence on traditional 60/40 portfolios, examining its effects on risk-adjusted returns and overall investment strategy, as analyzed by Bitwise Investments. ...
Google looks likely to lose appeal against record $4.7 billion EU fine
Google suffered a setback Thursday after an advisor to the European Union's top court recommended it dismiss the tech giant's appeal against a record 4.1-billion-euro ($4.7 billion) antitrust fine.Juliane Kokott, advocate general at the European Court of Justice,...
Options expands Microsoft CSP direct bill capabilities to Dubai
Options Technology, a provider of cloud-enabled managed services for global capital markets, today announced the expansion of its Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) direct bill capabilities to Dubai. This move comes as the city cements its status as a rising...
Spotware rolls out cTrader Mobile 5.4
Fintech company Spotware Systems has released version 5.4 of the cTrader Mobile app for iOS-based and Android-based devices. cTrader Mobile 5.4 delivers a raft of chart updates. The new time axis provides a more accurate visualisation of market activity on time-based...
Gala Games Enhances Leaderboard Rewards and Introduces Affinity System
James Ding Jun 18, 2025 23:01 Gala Games increases leaderboard rewards and expands player ranks while introducing a new Affinity System to enhance gaming strategies. Gala Games, known for its innovative approach...
SFC bans former Cinda International Securities rep for three years
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has prohibited Mr Law Man Wai, a former licensed representative of Cinda International Securities Limited (CISL), from re-entering the industry for three years from 19 June 2025 to 18 June 2028. The disciplinary...
SpaceX’s Starship explodes during routine test in Texas
A SpaceX Starship is seen in Boca Chica, Texas in 2023.Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty ImagesA SpaceX Starship rocket on Wednesday exploded at the Starbase facility in Texas during routine testing ahead of a launch flight, according to local authorities and live...
EigenCloud Launches to Revolutionize Crypto App Development
Terrill Dicki Jun 17, 2025 06:51 Eigen Labs introduces EigenCloud, a platform enhancing blockchain's trust and verifiability for app developers, supported by a $70M investment from a16z crypto. Eigen Labs has...
Trump, India’s Modi split over U.S. role in Pakistan ceasefire
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2025.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Afp | Getty ImagesIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his first...
Exclusive: CFDs broker Neex expands MENA hiring Hietham Abdulhalim
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Far East focused Retail FX and CFDs broker Neex has hired experienced industry executive Hietham Abdulhalim, as Head of Business Development – MENA Region. Based in Dubai, Hietham Abdulhalim joins Neex after serving as Chief...
The Rise of Cryptocurrency Exchanges in 2025: Trends and Innovations
Cryptocurrency exchanges have become the backbone of the digital asset economy, providing businesses and individuals with the means to trade, invest, and participate in the rapidly expanding world of blockchain technology. As we move through 2025, the cryptocurrency...
EigenCloud Revolutionizes Blockchain with Cloud-Scale Programmability
Luisa Crawford Jun 17, 2025 07:06 EigenCloud introduces a breakthrough in blockchain technology by combining traditional cloud programmability with crypto-grade verifiability, enabling sophisticated applications beyond current smart...
Tokenization as a Service Explained: Real-World Applications and Business Advantages
Tokenization has emerged as a pivotal concept in the digital era, offering businesses a way to convert real-world assets and sensitive data into digital tokens. This technology is not only reshaping how assets are managed but also providing new avenues for growth,...
ETH Technical Analysis with tradeCompass
At the time of this Ethereum technical analysis, ETH futures are trading near $2,525, just below the key bullish threshold. Following the FOMC meeting, broader sentiment in equity markets is mildly negative, with Nasdaq futures down 0.32%. While this isn’t an outright...
FX option expiries for 19 June 10am New York cut
There are just a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.That being for EUR/USD at the 1.1475 and 1.1500 levels. The expiries could play a role in pulling price action a little in the session ahead but they might not see much impact/interest. The...
Lakers owners Buss family sell majority stake at $10 billion valuation
Owner Jeanie Buss of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jay Mohr prior to game one of a first round NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Keith Birmingham | MediaNews...
Israeli president denies pursuing regime change in Iran
BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 12: Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks during a press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (not pictured) at Schloss Bellevue presidential palace on May 12, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Carsten Koall | Getty Images News | Getty...
Enhancing CUDA Development: Compiler Explorer Unveiled
Timothy Morano Jun 18, 2025 16:44 Compiler Explorer is revolutionizing CUDA development by offering a seamless web-based platform for writing, compiling, and running GPU kernels, fostering collaboration and innovation. ...
Expansion to Paphos? Exness buys €75M property from Bank of Cyprus
Cyprus news site KNEWS is reporting that leading online broker Exness has acquired €75 million (USD $86 million) worth of property from the Bank of Cyprus in Paphos. According to KNEWS, the deal involves approximately 200,000 square meters of land, previously owned by...
FDA approves Gilead HIV prevention injection lenacapavir
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead's twice-yearly antiviral injection for preventing HIV – a milestone that the company and some experts say could help bring the world closer to ending the decades-long epidemic caused by the virus. But the...
DTCC central securities depository subsidiary sees assets under custody exceed $100 trillion
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that its central securities depository subsidiary, The Depository Trust Company (DTC), has surpassed a record-setting $100 trillion in assets under custody. When reviewing assets under custody, DTC...
Optimizing AI Retrieval: Choosing the Best Chunking Strategy
Iris Coleman Jun 18, 2025 17:01 Explore the best chunking strategies for AI systems to enhance retrieval accuracy. Discover insights from NVIDIA's experiments on page-level, section-level, and token-based chunking. ...
DOJ seizes record $225 million in crypto tied to scams
The Justice Department announced Wednesday the largest-ever U.S. seizure of cryptocurrency linked to so-called "pig butchering" scams that have cost victims billions globally.Federal prosecutors filed a civil forfeiture action targeting more than $225 million in...
Nike pushes back Skims launch with Kim Kardashian
NikeSKIMS, a new brand from NIKE Inc. and SKIMS.Courtesy: NikeSKIMSKim Kardashian fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated NikeSKIMS line.The activewear line will launch later this year instead of in the spring, like the companies had...
IG Group’s Jonathan Moulds appointed as Citigroup non-exec director
The Board of IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG), today announced that Jonathan Moulds, Non-Executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Citigroup Inc. with effect from 16 June 2025. Jonathan Moulds has extensive experience in...
Trump sends 2,000 more National Guard troops to Los Angeles
A man faces members of security forces outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal building after days of protests against federal immigration sweeps and the deployment of the California National Guard and U.S. Marines, in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 10,...
Apple looking to make folding iPhone starting next year, analyst says
People look at iPhones at the Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York City, U.S., May 23, 2025. Adam Gray | ReutersApple has plans to make a folding iPhone starting next year, reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said on Wednesday.Kuo said that Apple's folding phone could have...
CoreWeave and Weights & Biases Unveil New AI Development Tools
Terrill Dicki Jun 18, 2025 17:56 CoreWeave and Weights & Biases introduce new AI tools to enhance model development and performance monitoring, promising faster iteration for developers. CoreWeave, a...
Scale AI not ‘winding down’ following Meta deal, interim CEO says
FILE PHOTO: Jason Droege speaks at the WSJTECH live conference in Laguna Beach, California, U.S. October 22, 2019. Mike Blake | ReutersScale AI's Interim CEO Jason Droege said in a memo on Wednesday that the artificial intelligence startup is not changing course...
NY watchdog disrupts crypto scam, Meta shuts down 700 accounts associated with “Black Hat” advertiser
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services Adrienne Harris, today announced that a multi-agency long-term investigation resulted in the...
Melissa Hortman’s home broken into days after her murder: Police
Law enforcement establish a security perimeter near the residence of senior Democratic state assemblywoman Melissa Hortman after Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed earlier in the day, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, U.S., June 14, 2025. Tim Evans |...
OpenAI is winding down its work with Scale AI, founder is joining Meta
Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks at the annual Snowflake Summit in San Francisco, California on June 02, 2025. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesOpenAI is winding down its work with Scale AI, the artificial intelligence startup that received a...
CLS appoints Brigitte Daurelle and Ryo Terazawa to Board of Directors
CLS today announced that two new members were appointed to its Board of Directors at the CLS Annual General Meeting held on 10 June 2025. The new directors on the Board are Brigitte Daurelle (Independent/Outside Director) and Ryo Terazawa (MUFG Bank). Brigitte...
NVIDIA Enhances Multi-GPU Communication with NCCL 2.26 Release
Darius Baruo Jun 18, 2025 17:23 NVIDIA's NCCL 2.26 introduces performance enhancements, improved monitoring, and quality of service features, optimizing multi-GPU and multinode communications for AI and HPC applications. ...
Shares of Coinbase, Circle surge after stablecoin bill passes Senate
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle Internet Group, the issuer of one of the world's biggest stablecoins, and Circle co-founder Sean Neville pose outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), on the day of the company's IPO in New York City, U.S., June 5, 2025. NYSEShares of...
Tether’s Crucial Role in DOJ’s $225M Seizure Against Crypto Fraud
Ted Hisokawa Jun 18, 2025 16:20 Tether collaborates with the DOJ to seize $225 million in USDt linked to a 'pig butchering' fraud scheme, enhancing its reputation in compliance and global crime prevention. ...
RFK Jr.’s new vaccine advisors will vote on flu shots with mercury
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon attend a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission event, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 22, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein |...
Waymo cars are coming to New York with a driver behind the wheel
Waymo driverless vehicles wait at a traffic light in Santa Monica, California, U.S., May 30, 2025. Daniel Cole | ReutersResidents of New York City will soon start seeing Waymo cars cruising the avenues. But at least for now, a human will be in the driver's...
Coinbase Derivatives, Nodal Clear team up to integrate USDC as collateral for US futures trading
As part of a multi-year renewal agreement, Coinbase Derivatives, LLC, a CFTC-regulated designated contract market, and Nodal Clear are partnering to integrate USDC as eligible collateral for futures targeting next year. This will mark a meaningful milestone in...
Hexagon Utilizes NVIDIA AI to Launch AEON Humanoid for Industrial Applications
Timothy Morano Jun 17, 2025 07:45 Hexagon partners with NVIDIA to develop AEON, a humanoid robot designed for industrial applications, leveraging advanced AI and robotics technology to enhance efficiency in manufacturing and...
Environmental Co. Report Uncovers Fertilizer Technology Breakthrough :: InvestMacro
Source: Streetwise Reports (6/17/25)Advanced organic waste treatment and resource recovery company Bion Environmental Technologies Inc. (BNET:OTCQB) says it has completed the technology-optimization report for its Ammonia Recover System (ARS) at Fair Oaks Indiana....
NVIDIA Research Advances 3D Robot Perception with New AI-Based Models
Darius Baruo Jun 17, 2025 08:48 NVIDIA's R²D² initiative explores AI-based 3D perception models for robotics, enhancing autonomous navigation, object manipulation, and real-time environment mapping. NVIDIA is...
Crypto.com Exchange to accept BlackRock’s BUIDL as trading collateral
Digital assets platform operator Crypto.com has announced that its Crypto.com Exchange institutional-grade offering will accept BlackRock’s tokenized fund, BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), as trading collateral for clients. Established in...
Amazon’s Zoox boosts robotaxi production ahead of Las Vegas launch
Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unit is ramping up vehicle production at a new facility in Hayward, California.ZooxAmazon-owned autonomous vehicle startup Zoox on Wednesday opened a sprawling new manufacturing facility in the San Francisco Bay Area, paving the way for more...
The Yen Halts Its Decline, but Domestic Signals Remain Negative :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair stabilised at 145.11 following three consecutive days of gains.The Japanese yen had previously faced downward pressure due to a combination of factors, including weak macroeconomic data. Japan’s exports declined for...
Pantera Capital Discusses the End of Crypto’s Information Dark Age
Terrill Dicki Jun 18, 2025 13:27 Pantera Capital explores the transition from limited information in the crypto sector to a more transparent era, emphasizing the role of data in shaping future developments. In a...
Pro-Israel hackers destroy $90 million in Iran crypto, firm says
Representations of cryptocurrency Binance are seen in front of displayed Nobitex logo and Iran flag in this illustration taken November 3, 2022. Dado Ruvic | ReutersIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, was hacked for more than $90 million Wednesday,...
Exploring DePIN: Six Innovative Real-World Applications
Zach Anderson Jun 18, 2025 14:05 Discover the growing impact of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) in healthcare, data monetization, and decentralized science, as highlighted by a16z crypto. ...
Michael Bower and George Nikitiadis join Wedbush Securities as Managing Directors
Wedbush Securities today announced that Michael Bower and George Nikitiadis have joined Wedbush as Managing Directors. Bower, a highly respected healthcare equity trader with nearly 20 years of front-line trading experience, joins from Wells Fargo Securities, where he...
Oura, Maven Clinic team up to bring biometric data into clinical care
Kate Ryder, CEO of Maven, speaking at the CNBC Changemakers Summit in New York on April 18th, 2024.Danielle DeVries | CNBCWomen's and family health platform Maven Clinic is partnering with smart ring maker Oura, a step forward in the integration of the increasing...
Minax Secures U.S. MSB License, Advancing Global Compliance Infrastructure for Digital Finance
Zach Anderson Jun 18, 2025 12:30 Minax Group Global Limited has obtained the U.S. Money Services Business license, allowing it to operate key financial services across all 50 U.S. states and overseas territories, enhancing its...
Escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to put pressure on markets. Silver reaches 13-year high :: InvestMacro
The US stocks fell on Tuesday as investors closely monitored escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the Israeli-Iranian conflict has been ongoing for five days. At the end of the trading day, the Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.70%. The S&P 500 (US500)...
Crossover Markets expands global footprint to support US-domiciled institutions
Institutional digital asset trading technology firm Crossover Markets today announced that it has expanded its global footprint to support U.S.-domiciled institutions, enabling them to trade select spot cryptocurrencies on its CROSSx ECN. The expansion is supported by...
Iran threatens ‘irreparable damage’ if U.S. enters Israel conflict
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes the remarks during a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the death of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in northern Iran last year, in Tehran, Iran, on May 20, 2025.Anadolu...
NVIDIA Unveils AI Reference Apps for Real-Time Media Effects on Holoscan
Iris Coleman Jun 17, 2025 09:29 NVIDIA introduces new AI reference applications on Holoscan for Media, designed to enhance real-time media workflows with minimal latency, leveraging the power of AI microservices. ...
Klarna CEO outlines plan to become super app with AI
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of Klarna, speaking at a fintech event in London on Monday, April 4, 2022.Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg via Getty ImagesKlarna's CEO is so bullish about artificial intelligence that he sees it changing the way the fintech's 100 million users...
What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define :: InvestMacro
By Daniel S. Schiff, Purdue University; Arne Bewersdorff, Technical University of Munich, and Marie Hornberger, Technical University of Munich It is “the policy of the United States to promote AI literacy and proficiency among Americans,” reads an executive order...
NVIDIA’s Project G-Assist: Building Twitch-Integrated Plug-ins
Peter Zhang Jun 17, 2025 09:53 Explore NVIDIA's Project G-Assist, an AI assistant enabling developers to create Twitch-integrated plug-ins using Python or C++. Learn how to expand G-Assist's capabilities. NVIDIA...
GAIN Capital secures Swiss Court approval for deposition in OANDA patent infringement case
GAIN Capital has secured the approval of Swiss Court for judicial assistance in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by OANDA. On June 17, 2025, GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. and GAIN Capital Group, LLC provided an update on the matter to the New Jersey District Court....
Sui Technology Powers Successful Launch of Claynosaurz’s Popkins NFT Collection
Terrill Dicki Jun 17, 2025 10:34 Claynosaurz's Popkins NFT launch on Sui showcases innovative use of blockchain technology, featuring a unique raffle system and efficient asset management. The launch of...
These are the sticking points holding up a U.S.-EU trade deal
The EU and US flags flutter next to the military hub for Ukraine, in Jasionka, south-east Poland on March 6, 2025.Sergei Gapon | Afp | Getty ImagesThe U.S. and European Union are running out of time to strike a deal on trade tariffs — and analysts say several key...
NVIDIA Enhances LLMOps for Efficient Model Evaluation and Optimization
Rongchai Wang Jun 17, 2025 11:09 NVIDIA introduces advanced LLMOps strategies to tackle challenges in large language model deployment, focusing on fine-tuning, evaluation, and continuous improvement, as demonstrated in collaboration...
Meta smart glasses with Oakley and Prada, extending Luxottica deal
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tries on Orion AR glasses at the Meta Connect annual event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 25, 2024. REUTERS/Manuel OrbegozoManuel Orbegozo | ReutersMeta and EssilorLuxottica plan to release versions of...
eToro survey reveals retail investors seeing gold as number one hedge
Amid market volatility and economic uncertainty, the latest quarterly Retail Investor Beat from online broker eToro reveals that retail investors see gold as the number one hedge in response to a weaker dollar. The study, which surveyed 10,000 retail investors across...
Canva moves into analytics with acquisition of MagicBrief
From left, Cliff Obrecht, Canva's co-founder and chief operating officer, and George Howes, co-founder and CEO of MagicBrief, pose for a photo at the Cannes Lions festival in Cannes, France, in June 2025.CanvaCanva has grown into a $32 billion startup through its...
UK fintech firm Icon Solutions secures investment from UBS
Icon Solutions, the UK fintech enabling banks globally to design and implement state-of-the-art payment systems, today announced a new equity investment from UBS. Icon has also secured additional funding from existing investors Citi and NatWest. Pieter Brouwer, Head...
Top 5 Reasons to Get Certified in Blockchain, AI, or Fintech Today
The continuous evolution of the job market with the arrival of emerging technologies has created opportunities as well as challenges. You could no longer rely on a traditional degree only for a successful career in any field. It is probably one of the top reasons to...
GateSigner Enhances Crypto Transaction Security with Advanced Safeguards
Timothy Morano Jun 17, 2025 13:12 Chainalysis introduces GateSigner to bolster transaction security, addressing blind signing vulnerabilities and enhancing operational efficiency for crypto organizations. ...
Trump to extend TikTok deadline for third time, another 90 days
Muhammed Selim Korkutata | Anadolu | Getty ImagesFor a third time since taking office in January, President Donald Trump plans to extend a deadline that would require China's ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. business. "President Trump will sign an additional...
AWS’ custom chip strategy is cutting into Nvidia’s AI dominance
Amazon Web Services is set to announce an update to its Graviton4 chip that includes 600 gigabits per second of network bandwidth, what the company calls the highest offering in the public cloud.Ali Saidi, a distinguished engineer at AWS, likened the speed to a...
AvaTrade ownership transfer planned at $500M valuation
Israel business news site Calcalist is reporting that Retail FX and CFDs broker AvaTrade has issued a request to Israel’s ISA securities authority to approve a change-in-ownership in the company, which will see one of AvaTrade’s two founders and controlling...
Senate passes landmark GENIUS Act stablecoin bill
The World Liberty Financial website arranged on a smartphone in New York, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Senate on Tuesday passed the GENIUS Act, a landmark bill that for the first time establishes federal guardrails for...
Results Announced for People’s Bank of China RMB Bills Tender in Hong Kong
Joerg Hiller Jun 17, 2025 21:25 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the results of the People's Bank of China RMB Bills tender held on June 18, 2025, involving six-month RMB bills. Overview of the Tender...
Integral integrates with CME Group’s EBS Market and FX Spot+ marketplaces
Integral, a multi-asset technology provider in the foreign exchange market, has announced that it has gone live with a fully integrated solution with CME Group’s EBS Market and FX Spot+ marketplaces. The collaboration enables Integral’s clients to execute trades on...
OpenAI’s Altman says Meta tried to poach staff with $100 million bonuses
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the Snowflake Summit in San Francisco on June 2, 2025.Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesMeta Platforms tried to poach OpenAI employees by offering signing bonuses as high as $100 million, with even larger annual...
FX option expiries for 18 June 10am New York cut
There is just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.That being a relatively large one for EUR/USD at the 1.1500 level. As such, the expiries could play a role in acting as a magnet for price action during the session ahead. That will keep price...
Nintendo Switch 2 powered a $39 billion stock rally this year
Nintendo Co. Switch 2 game consoles at a Bic Camera Inc. electronics store in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Nintendo Co. fans from Tokyo to Manhattan stood in line for hours to be among the first to get a Switch 2, fueling one of the biggest global gadget...
Ram to offer industry leading pickup truck warranty under new plan
Dodge Ram display is seen at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, 2025. Danielle DeVries | CNBCDETROIT — Ram Trucks plans to introduce an industry-leading warranty across its 2026 vehicle lineup this year as part of an 18-month turnaround plan for the...
Judge blocks Trump passport policy targeting transgender people
American Passports.Peter Garrard Beck | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesA federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from refusing to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary Americans nationwide that reflect their gender identities.U.S....
Clearstream launches digital solution aiming to transform private market fund processing
Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade services provider, is launching a digital solution to transform private market fund processing. Leveraging digital capabilities through its DLT-based platform FundsDLT and integrated with Clearstream’s Vestima fund...
JPMorgan moves further into crypto with stablecoin-like token JPMD
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York in Manhattan, New York City, on April 23, 2024.Mike Segar | ReutersJPMorgan Chase is taking a step further into the cryptocurrency space with its own stablecoin-like...
ICE introduces Average Prime Offer Rates (APOR) Index
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced the launch of the ICE Average Prime Offer Rates Index (ICE APOR), which is updated weekly on the ICE Index Platform and publicly available. The ICE APOR Index represents the annual percentage rates derived...
Ramp valued at $16 billion in Peter Thiel Founders Fund-led deal
Ramp, which offers a financial operations platforms to corporate clients, has raised its valuation to $16 billion in a new fundraising led by long-time investor Founders Fund, Peter Thiel's venture firm. The $200 million round is the fifth that Founders' has led for...
AI will shrink Amazon’s workforce in the coming years, CEO Jassy says
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during a keynote address at AWS re:Invent 2024, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services, at The Venetian Las Vegas on December 3, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Noah Berger | Getty ImagesAmazon CEO Andy Jassy said Tuesday that the company's...
CME Group to launch E-Mini S&P BMV IPC Index futures
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced it will launch E-Mini S&P BMV IPC Index futures, pending regulatory review. The S&P BMV IPC Index, Mexico’s main equity index, provides broad exposure to the Mexican equity market and tracks the...
TNS announces new market data connectivity to MOON ATS and OTC Overnight
Transaction Network Services (TNS) today announced new market data connectivity to MOON ATS and OTC Overnight, the after-hours equities trading venues from OTC Markets Group. These latest additions to TNS’ expanding portfolio for 24×5 equities trading solutions...
ICE handcuffs NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is placed under arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and FBI agents outside federal immigration court on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in New York. Olga Fedorova | APNew York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad...
Digital Assets Attract $1.9 Billion Inflows Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Terrill Dicki Jun 16, 2025 00:58 Digital asset investment products witnessed $1.9 billion in inflows last week, marking the ninth consecutive week of positive flows, according to CoinShares. In a recent analysis...
How to Use Volume Analysis in Stock Trading: A Guide to Smarter Market Decisions
In trading, everyone usually focuses on the price, but volume often doesn’t get the same spotlight, even though it can tell you a lot. While price tells you where the market is, volume tells you how strong that move is. It’s the force behind the candles. Whether...
Trump threatens Iran’s leader, demands ‘unconditional surrender’
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One after departing early from the the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington, June 17, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iranian leader Ali Khamenei that he is...
Tesla stock falls after report EV maker is halting production in Texas
A Tesla Cybertruck sits on a lot at a Tesla dealership on April 15, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesTesla shares slid more than 2% Tuesday after a report that the electric vehicle maker was halting production of Cybertruck and Model Y models for a...
Real World Assets (RWA) in Crypto: A 2025 Overview
Tony Kim Jun 16, 2025 01:28 Explore the evolution of real world assets (RWA) in crypto by 2025, covering key developments in fiat-backed stablecoins, commodity-backed tokens, and tokenized treasuries. The...
GM’s quickest sports car ever built
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X with Carbon Aero packageGMDETROIT — General Motors is once again expanding its Corvette lineup with a new high-performance, hybrid variant of the quintessential American sports car.The Detroit automaker on Tuesday revealed the 2026...
EUR/USD rises as the US dollar struggles to hold ground :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair continues its gradual climb, reaching 1.1562 on Tuesday despite local support for the US dollar stemming from renewed geopolitical tensions.Geopolitics and Fed expectations in focusThe greenback experienced a...
Bitcoin threatens an outside day after a 4% drop
bitcoin dailyBitcoin is flashing some warning signs today as it turns lower following a pop yesterday. The gains from a day ago are now completely erased and more, highlighting a potential outside day reversal.The bulls quickly took profits after a failure to break...
Pfizer, Merck, J&J, others face scrutiny over tax loophole extension
The Johnson & Johnson logo displayed on a monitor.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesTwo Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday pressed five of the nation's largest pharmaceutical companies about their low tax bills and whether they support extending massive tax...
Robinhood touts “biggest crypto announcements of the year”
US neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) made something of a mysterious announcement on Tuesday, which included plans to unveil what the company termed “next-generation crypto products” from a keynote event in Cannes, France later this month. Vlad Tenev...
Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Volatility Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Market Uncertainty
Lawrence Jengar Jun 16, 2025 05:39 Bitcoin experiences volatility as geopolitical tensions rise, impacting market sentiment. Despite challenges, strategic pivots in the crypto sector suggest potential resilience. ...
Streaming surpasses combined broadcast, cable TV for first time
Streaming has outpaced the combined share of broadcast and cable TV viewing for the first time ever, according to a new Nielsen report.Streaming represented 44.8% of total TV viewership in May, its largest share to date, while broadcast (20.1%) and cable (24.1%)...
How was the wheel invented? Computer simulations reveal the unlikely birth of a world-changing technology nearly 6,000 years ago :: InvestMacro
By Kai James, Georgia Institute of Technology Imagine you’re a copper miner in southeastern Europe in the year 3900 B.C.E. Day after day you haul copper ore through the mine’s sweltering tunnels.You’ve resigned yourself to the grueling monotony of mining life. Then...
Reddit stock jumps after company rolls out new AI advertising tools
Thomas Fuller | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesReddit shares popped about 5% after the social media company debuted new artificial intelligence-powered advertising tools.The two new features, announced Monday in a post during the Cannes Lions festival, will help brands...
Homebuilder sentiment June 2025 nears pandemic low
Higher mortgage rates and uncertainty in the broader economy continue to weigh on consumers — and consequently on the nation's homebuilders.Builder sentiment in June dropped 2 points from May to 32 on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo...
AI Assistant ‘Steijn’ Revolutionizes Meal Planning in the Netherlands
Zach Anderson Jun 16, 2025 06:34 Steijn, an AI assistant, is transforming how Dutch shoppers plan meals, offering healthier options and saving time in grocery shopping. Introduction to Steijn In a significant...
Stripe showcases over 15 updates for French businesses
Stripe today showcased over 15 updates for French businesses, many of which leverage AI and stablecoins. French businesses can take advantage of: The world’s first Payments Foundation Model, which captures hundreds of subtle signals that previous specialized models...
Chainalysis and Aptos Foundation Collaborate to Enhance Blockchain Security
Darius Baruo Jun 16, 2025 06:54 Chainalysis partners with Aptos Foundation to boost blockchain security by integrating on-chain intelligence and combatting malicious activities. In a strategic move to bolster...
JetBlue to cut more flights, other costs as break-even 2025 ‘unlikely’
A JetBlue Airways Airbus A321-231 taxis at San Diego International Airport on March 4, 2025 in San Diego, California.Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesJetBlue Airways CEO Joanna Geraghty told staff that the carrier is implementing a host of new cost cuts as...
ElevenLabs Unveils Enhanced Audio Tags for AI Speech Precision
Ted Hisokawa Jun 16, 2025 07:15 ElevenLabs introduces v3 Audio Tags, offering advanced control over AI speech delivery, enhancing timing, rhythm, and emphasis for dynamic content. In a significant development...
Optimism about easing geopolitical tensions boosted investor sentiment :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (US30) Index rose by 0.75%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index rose by 0.94%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 1.42%. The US stocks rose on Monday as optimism about easing geopolitical tensions...
PGA Tour names NFL’s Brian Rolapp as CEO to succeed Commissioner Jay Monahan
NFL chief media and business officer Brian Rolapp.Doug Murray | APThe PGA Tour on Tuesday named top NFL executive Brian Rolapp its next chief executive officer to succeed current Commissioner Jay Monahan. Monahan will begin to transition his day-to-day...
Wedbush Securities, Rival Systems to offer multi-asset trading solution through Rival One
Wedbush Securities announced today that it is working with Rival Systems to offer a fully integrated multi-asset trading solution through Rival One. This initiative is designed to enhance the trading experience and capabilities available to Wedbush clients. This...
Yum! Brands names CFO Chris Turner as its next CEO
Yum Brands logoDado Ruvic | ReutersYum! Brands on Tuesday named Chief Financial and Franchise Officer Chris Turner as its next CEO, effective October 1.He will replace David Gibbs, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Gibbs has led Yum since 2020 and will...
AI-Powered STARA Revolutionizes Legal Code Analysis
Caroline Bishop Jun 16, 2025 07:42 The AI system STARA, developed by Stanford researchers, aims to streamline legal code analysis, significantly reducing time and costs for policymakers. A new AI system...
Spotify’s Daniel Ek leads investment in defense startup Helsing
Helsing uses AI to analyze large amounts of sensor and weapons system data from the battlefield.Pavlo Gonchar | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesEuropean defense technology startup Helsing on Tuesday said that it's raised 600 million euros ($693.6 million) in a...
New perks, $795 annual fee
The Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport, accessible only to Sapphire Reserve customers.Benji Stawski / CNBCJPMorgan Chase is betting that a long list of new perks will keep affluent Americans hooked on its Sapphire Reserve card, despite a hefty bump in its...
Interactive Brokers makes new Exchanges and products available on its platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers has expanded the list of investment instruments available on its platform. CEDX is Cboe’s pan-European derivatives exchange, offering trading in index derivatives and single-stock options. Enjoy greater precision with free...
Strategizing Multi-Agent Systems: Insights from Recent Discussions
Darius Baruo Jun 16, 2025 08:00 Explore the challenges and strategies in building multi-agent systems, as discussed by LangChain Blog, Cognition, and Anthropic. Understand the importance of context engineering and the nuances of read...
Sword Health raises $40 million, expands into mental health with AI
Sword Health, a startup focused on helping people deal with pain through digital services, is expanding into mental health and has raised additional capital to fuel its growth.The 10-year-old company is introducing Mind, which uses a combination of artificial...
Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Merck bet on chemo replacement
Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are targeted medicines that deliver chemotherapy agents to cancer cells 3d renderingLove Employee | Istock | Getty ImagesChemotherapy has long been a cornerstone of cancer treatment, saving millions of lives.But the pharmaceutical...
Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the 4 S’s of the technology’s advantages over humans :: InvestMacro
By Bruce Schneier, Harvard Kennedy School and Nathan Sanders, Harvard University If you’ve worried that AI might take your job, deprive you of your livelihood, or maybe even replace your role in society, it probably feels good to see the latest AI tools fail...
Trump T1 mobile phone will likely be made in China: Experts
US President Donald Trump uses a cellphone aboard Marine One before it departs Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia, on April 24, 2025. Trump is returning to the White House after attending a MAGA, Inc. dinner at the Trump National Golf Club Washington,...
Exploring the Future of Conversation Intelligence in 2025
James Ding Jun 16, 2025 08:19 AssemblyAI reveals insights into conversation intelligence, highlighting transformative AI applications in contact centers and medical voice recognition, as outlined in their 2025 report. ...
Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes in U.S.
Cases of Kool-Aid Jammers are stacked at a Costco Wholesale store on April 27, 2025 in San Diego, California. Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesKraft Heinz said Tuesday that it will remove FD&C artificial dyes from its products by the end of 2027, and will not launch any...
Ethereum’s Next Billion Fellowship: New Cohort and Alumni Insights
Lawrence Jengar Jun 16, 2025 08:40 The Next Billion Fellowship by Ethereum introduces new fellows focusing on diverse real-world applications of blockchain technology, enhancing trust and coordination across global communities. ...
Equiti secures exclusive title sponsorship of Youth Football League in Dubai
Fintech group Equiti has secured the exclusive title sponsorship of the Youth Football League (YFL) in Dubai. The newly named Equiti Youth Football League will serve as a flagship initiative to empower future generations through sport, community and financial...
Centroid launches PropShield intelligence platform to protect the integrity of Prop Trading challenges
Leading broker connectivity and execution solutions provider Centroid Solutions has announced the launch of PropShield – the industry’s first centralized intelligence platform built specifically for proprietary trading firms running funded trader programs. Developed...
How Bitfinex’s KYC Process Elevates Crypto Security Standards
Terrill Dicki Jun 17, 2025 01:14 Discover how Bitfinex's rigorous KYC process sets a new benchmark in crypto security, ensuring user protection and compliance in a rapidly evolving industry. In the ever-evolving...
Trump to leave G7 summit early due to Middle East situation
U.S. President Donald Trump is leaving the Group of Seven summit in Canada a day early due to the situation in the Middle East, the White House said on Monday.The G7 has struggled to find unity over conflicts in Ukraine and between Israel and Iran as Trump overtly...
Tencent bets WeChat and gaming will help it win Europe cloud business
Chinese tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China.Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesTencent has spent years evolving into a gaming and social media giant in China and in the process,...
Sumsub expands its Fraud Prevention solution with advanced Device Intelligence
Sumsub is expanding its Fraud Prevention solution with advanced Device Intelligence, enhanced by the Fingerprint platform, a market-leading provider. Designed to identify threats before they escalate, Device Intelligence offers real-time insights with industry-leading...
NVIDIA’s GR00T-Dreams Blueprint Revolutionizes Robot Learning with Synthetic Data
Tony Kim Jun 16, 2025 09:34 NVIDIA introduces the GR00T-Dreams blueprint, leveraging synthetic trajectory data to advance humanoid robot learning, enabling adaptation to new environments with minimal human input. ...
U.S. and UK announce a trade deal, but steel imports unresolved
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a folder with a document next to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as they speak to the media during the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump signed an...
OpenAI wins $200 million U.S. defense contract
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the Snowflake Summit in San Francisco on June 2, 2025.Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesOpenAI has been awarded a $200 million contract to provide the U.S. Defense Department with artificial intelligence tools.The...
Amazon extends Prime Day to four days, starting July 8
An Amazon worker moves boxes on Amazon Prime Day in the East Village of New York City, July 11, 2023.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesAmazon is extending its Prime Day discount bonanza, announcing that the annual sale will run four days this year.The 96-hour event will...
Trump signals escalation in Israel-Iran conflict as he leaves G7 summit early
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA - JUNE 16: (L-R) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Kier Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Union...
NVIDIA Unveils Early Previews of Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab for Developers
Luisa Crawford Jun 16, 2025 11:35 NVIDIA launches early developer previews of Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab, enhancing AI robotics simulation and learning capabilities. Available on GitHub, these tools offer advanced features for AI-driven...
Nasdaq Phlx fines BNP Paribas Securities Corp for alleged rule violations
BNP Paribas Securities Corp has agreed to pay a fine as a part of a settlement with Nasdaq Phlx LLC. During the period of February 2019 through October 2023 (the “Relevant Period”), BNPS failed to establish, maintain, and enforce written supervisory procedures, and a...
Exploring the Shift from Foundations to DUNAs in the Crypto Landscape
Felix Pinkston Jun 16, 2025 12:13 As the crypto sector evolves, DUNAs emerge as a streamlined alternative to traditional foundations, offering targeted governance solutions without compromising decentralization. ...
FX option expiries for 17 June 10am New York cut
There aren't any major expiries to take note of on the day. As such, headline risks are the main thing to watch out for in the day ahead. Trump has left the G7 summit early and has called for an emergency meeting with the National Security Council to discuss the US'...
SK Hynix rises to over 2-decade highs as parent group plans data center
Illustration of the SK Hynix company logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesShares in South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix extended gains to hit a more than 2-decade high on Tuesday, following reports over the weekend that SK...
Justin Sun’s Tron goes public, reverse merger led by Trump-linked bank
Justin Sun, founder of blockchain platform Tron, poses for a photograph in Hong Kong, May 8, 2020.Calvin Sit | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesJustin Sun's crypto company Tron is set to hit the public market through a reverse merger with a manufacturer of custom toys and...
CFTC secures Court order directing Agridime to pay $102.9M in restitution
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered a final judgment and consent order imposing a permanent injunction and equitable remedies against Agridime LLC, a Texas firm now in...
AMD shares rise 10% after analysts say they expect a ‘snapback’
AMD CEO Lisa Su unveils the AMD vision for Advancing Al.Courtesy: AMDShares of Advanced Micro Devices rose nearly 10% on Monday after analysts at Piper Sandler lifted their price target on the stock on optimism about the chipmaker's latest product announcement.The...
Amazon Kuiper satellite launch delayed by ULA due to rocket issue
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is shown on its launch pad carrying Amazon's Project Kuiper internet network satellites as the vehicle is prepared for launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., April 28, 2025. Steve...
Ricardo Grados joins INFINOX to lead eFX institutional sales in LATAM
As part of its ongoing effort to expand its presence in institutional markets around the world, FX and CFDs broker INFINOX has announced that the company has hired Ricardo Grados as the new EFX Institutional Sales Lead for the LATAM region. Ricardo Grados has more...
Google issues apology, incident report for hours-long cloud outage
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, speaks at a cloud-computing conference held by the company in 2019.Michael Short | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesGoogle apologized for a major outage that the company said was caused by multiple layers of flawed recent updates.The company...
Bybit TradFi launches as crypto exchange adds FX and CFDs trading
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of Bybit TradFi, marking what the company calls another milestone in the crypto-native platform’s evolution toward becoming a comprehensive financial destination that...
Ricardo González joins INFINOX to lead eFX institutional sales in LATAM
As part of its ongoing effort to expand its presence in institutional markets around the world, FX and CFDs broker INFINOX has announced that the company has hired Ricardo González as the new EFX Institutional Sales Lead for the LATAM region. Ricardo González has more...
Minnesota shootings suspect to face first-degree murder charges
A memorial is seen on the desk of DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman in the House chambers at the Minnesota State Capitol on June 16, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Steven Garcia | Getty ImagesFederal prosecutors on Monday charged the man accused of assassinating a...
Exclusive: Match-Prime compliance head Anastasia Theofanous leaves for Perpetuals.com
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Anastasia Theofanous has left her position as Head of Compliance and AML Department at CySEC licensed broker and liquidity solutions provider Match-Prime Liquidity, to join newly formed outfit Perpetuals.com Group, as Chief...
ABN AMRO re-joins CLSSettlement as settlement member
ABN AMRO has re-joined CLSSettlement as a settlement member. The bank joins 73 other leading banks in becoming a settlement member in CLSSettlement. ABN AMRO was part of the first group of settlement members that went live in CLSSettlement when the service launched in...
Risk appetite has fallen sharply amid the conflict between Israel and Iran :: InvestMacro
The US stocks fell sharply on Friday amid weakening risk appetite after Iran condemned Israel’s airstrikes as a “declaration of war” and responded with missile strikes. The strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, significantly increasing geopolitical...
MoneyGram names Lamia Pardo its Chief Marketing Officer
MoneyGram, a global payments network, has announced the appointment of Lamia Pardo as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective today, June 16, 2025. In this role, Pardo will lead global marketing across all channels and markets, with a clear mandate to accelerate...
Gold hits record highs as risk aversion dominates the market :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold surged to a new record on Monday, reaching 3,446 USD per troy ounce, approaching the peaks seen in April. The rise reflects intensified demand for safe-haven assets as investors react to heightened geopolitical...
Meta is finally bringing ads to WhatsApp
It took 11 years since Facebook acquired it for $19 billion, but Meta is finally bringing ads to WhatsApp, marking a major change for an app whose founders shunned advertising.Meta announced Monday that businesses will now be able to run so-called status ads on...
BTIG establishes Hedge Fund Solutions Group
BTIG announced today the formation of its Hedge Fund Solutions Group. Paul Covello and David Gold will serve as Co-Heads of the U.S. division, with Trevor Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of BTIG Singapore, leading efforts in the APAC region. The Tactical Hedge Fund...
How Smart Contracts Enable Decentralized NFT Transactions
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have become a major force in digital ownership, art, gaming, and business. At the center of every NFT transaction is a smart contract — a self-executing program that runs on a blockchain, automating agreements and making transactions...
Trump Organization announces mobile plan, $499 smartphone
US President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One while holding his cellphone with a text message from Roger Stone upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, May 30, 2025, after traveling to Pennsylvania to visit a US Steel plant. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty...
How NFTs Are Transforming Industries Beyond Art
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have become a buzzword in recent years, often associated with high-profile digital art sales and celebrity collectibles. However, their utility extends far beyond the art world. Today, NFTs are being adopted across a wide range of...
Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire get 2025 refresh
Anna Barclay | Getty ImagesThe long-running rivalry between the country's top premium credit cards is about to heat up again.JPMorgan Chase announced last week that a refresh of its Sapphire Reserve — the travel and dining rewards card that went viral when it arrived...
ICE to dual-list on NYSE Texas
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), today announced that it will dual-list on NYSE Texas, effective June 17, 2025. “Founded 25 years ago and listed on the NYSE for nearly two decades, ICE has consistently...
Axcera partners with Solitics on Prop Firm automation
Prop trading firm technology provider Axcera has announced a new strategic partnership with Solitics, a leader in real-time customer engagement and marketing automation. This integration adds intelligent engagement tools to Axcera’s robust infrastructure, giving prop...
Is Trump with us or against us?
U.S. President Donald Trump raises a fist as he steps off of Air Force One upon arrival at Calgary International Airport, before the start of the G7 summit, in Alberta, Canada, June 15, 2025. Dave Chidley | Afp | Getty ImagesOngoing trade instability and turmoil in...
The Ultimate Guide to Local Marketing for Retailers » Succeed As Your Own Boss
Let’s get real: You don’t need to be everywhere—you just need to own your ZIP code. As a retailer or franchisee, your power isn’t in chasing a global audience. It’s in knowing your customers, showing up for your community, and building a brand that people can’t stop...
Swissquote launches new brand campaign: Take your finances by the horns
Leading Switzerland based online broker and banking firm Swissquote Group Holding SA (SWX:SQN) has launched what the company calls a “bullish” new brand campaign, entitled Take your finances by the horns. Swissquote plans a series of joint video, digital and print...
NAGA unveils brand building campaign with Bundesliga football club Borussia Dortmund
Online brokerage and investment firm NAGA Group AG (ETR:N4G) has unveiled its newest brand-building campaign, in partnership with German Bundesliga football club, Borussia Dortmund. NAGA first announced its sponsorship of Borussia Dortmund in September of last year....
The Role of Bitcoin in National Reserves
The emergence of Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency has been nothing short of revolutionary. The decentralized cryptocurrency has proved that it is possible to make payments without relying on conventional fiat currencies. Bitcoins first came into existence in the year 2008....
Europe is trying to woo Southeast Asia — but it won’t win it over the U.S. or China
France's President Emmanuel Macron gives the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue Summit in Singapore on May 30, 2025. Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty ImagesEuropean leaders are looking to Southeast Asia with renewed interest amid Washington's aggressive tariff...
HK regulator suspends Rifa Securities rep for seven months
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has suspended Ms Hadiee Chui Lai Chun, a licensed representative of Rifa Securities Limited, for seven months from 13 June 2025 to 12 January 2026. The disciplinary action follows an SFC investigation which...
