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Someone was trying to sell Ondo Finance after founder Nathan Allman's death
Tokenization platform Ondo Finance was shopped to prospective buyers after the sudden death of its founder and CEO, Nathan Allman, earlier this year, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
Japanese Yen keeps sliding as Tokyo repeats its warning and holds fire
Finance Minister Katayama said on Thursday that the principles behind the joint US-Japan intervention of July 31 are still alive, and USD/JPY went on to touch 159.00, its highest since early September. The pair is tradi…
Bitget confirms $352M security breach, suspends withdrawals
Bitget said unauthorized transfers affected a limited number of hot wallets, while cold wallets and most platform assets remained unaffected.
American Century’s Gotelli: What to Know on Munis Amid Yield Highs
The yield on the 30-year hit a multi-decade high this week, spiking amid continued fiscal and monetary concerns. The 30-year hitting 5.45%, its highest mark since 2004, comes amid an already busy year for bonds. Muni bo…
Gold declines below $4,300 as rising oil prices and hawkish Fed stance dampen appeal
Gold price (XAU/USD) declines to near $4,275 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal extends the decline on growing bets on further Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hikes this year. New York Fed …
Embracing Complexity: Options Strategies See Greater Demand
One of the trends noticed during the ETF Exchange event in Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier this year was embracing complexity. Advisors are no longer hesitant to offer their clients alternative strategies for downside protec…
Banxico unanimously holds benchmark rate at 6.50%
On Thursday, the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) held interest rates unchanged at 6.50% for the third time, as expected, in a unanimous decision.
Crypto exchange Bitget says $352 million affected in a hack, claims user funds are 'safe'
Crypto exchange Bitget had $351.6 million dollars exposed to a system breach on Thursday, CEO Gracy Chen announced in a social media post.
New York Wants to Ban Polymarket, Lawsuit Calls It 'Illegal Gambling Operation'
Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul allege the prediction market operates without a license and exposes New Yorkers to gambling harms.
In Her Final Weeks, SEC's Peirce Calls for Ending the KYC 'Panopticon'
In one of her final speeches as commissioner, Peirce argued that regulators' "data haystacks" endanger the people they aim to protect—as recent KYC leaks expose crypto holders to phishing and physical attacks.
US Dollar Index extends its winning streak as Fed speakers line up behind hikes
The Dollar Index has won back about 90% of what it lost between the late-July top and the August low. It reached 101.40 on Thursday, its highest since late July, and is heading for a fourth straight gain.
Singapore Dollar: Inflation keeps MAS cautious – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim note that Singapore’s August headline and core inflation both climbed to the upper half of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s 2026 forecast range, with services, retail goods…
Bitcoin cuts losses, remains muted amid rising oil and yields, hawkish Fed signals
The crypto market held close to the $2.5 trillion market cap with no signs of movement as traders reassess their positions amid the current market environment.
CFTC Updates Guidance on Tokenized Assets, Blockchain Records after Failed Vote - cointelegraph.com
Although the CFTC chair did not say the failed vote on the CLARITY Act was behind new rules for authorized crypto entities, he said the move was “to provide regulatory clarity.“
Meta's New AI Toy Is a Keychain That Watches, Listens, and Never Blinks
Muse Charm is Meta's palm-sized gadget for talking to its Muse AI agent on the go. It has cameras, a fingerprint sensor, and its own cell connection.
Norwegian Krone: Norges Bank hike supports currency – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights that the Norwegian Krone (NOK) outperformed after Norges Bank delivered a hawkish 25 basis point hike to 4.50%. Haddad signaled willingness to raise rates further …
Midstream ETFs Gather $1.1B in Flows Amid Energy Volatility
Midstream ETFs have recorded consistently strong flows in 2026. The segment has a track record of generating attractive income for investors. Key Takeaways The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructur…
Bitcoin price steadies, ONDO rallies as US Treasury yields hit 2007 highs
US Treasury yields hit a 19-year high on Thursday, pressuring risk assets as Bitcoin held near $84,000 and ONDO became top performer among altcoins.
AI Can Now Doxx Your Anonymous Accounts? Here's What’s Going On
A February research paper showing AI can unmask pseudonymous internet users is freaking everyone out again this week. Here's what the paper actually says.
Japanese Yen struggles as Fed rate hike bets drive US yields higher
USD/JPY extends its advance for a fifth consecutive day on Thursday as broad US Dollar (USD) strength and persistent pressure on the Japanese Yen (JPY) keep the pair firmly supported. At the time of writing, USD/JPY cha…
Federal Reserve unveils proposed framework for stablecoin issuers
With the statutory deadline for implementing regulations approaching on July 18, 2026, federal agencies seem to be moving in rapid succession to help bring the payment stablecoin framework Congress enacted last summer i…
Bitget 'Potentially Hacked' as $183 Million Vanishes From Exchange Wallets
More than $183 million in crypto assets has been drained from wallets belonging to cryptocurrency exchange Bitget in an apparent hack, according to analysts and blockchain data. The company, however, has yet to confirm …
Breaking the Bond Fever!
Confluence Investment Management offers various asset allocation products, which are managed based on “top down,” or macro, analysis. We publish asset allocation thoughts on a bi-weekly basis, updating the report every …