Crypto remains resilient in face of renewed Middle East tensions
The move tracked U.S. stock market gains, as Nasdaq 100 index futures added 2.6% over the past 24 hours despite the escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Interpol operation exposes $122M crypto wallet tied to romance scam laundering
Interpol said a suspect's crypto wallet processed over $122.5 million in 10 months as authorities uncovered the scheme during a global anti-fraud operation that led to 5,811 arrests.
Pricing houses in bitcoin exposes dollar's loss of value
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Why Active Management Is Non-Negotiable for CLOs
Investor interest in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) continues to expand in 2026. TMX VettaFi caught up with Reckoner Capital co-CIO Tim Wickstrom at ETF Exchange 2026 to get a pulse on the CLO ETF market, which …
Latin America’s biggest stock exchange now offers options on bitcoin, ether and solana futures
The contracts bec+ame available for trading on July 6, according to a B3 circular. They include call and put options on bitcoin futures denominated in Brazilian reais, while ether and solana futures are denominated in U…
EU Set to Revise MiCA in 2027 to Cover Foreign Stablecoin Issuers
The European Union is preparing to reopen its flagship crypto rulebook to bring non-EU stablecoin issuers under its supervision, as U.S. President Donald Trump's embrace of dollar-pegged tokens unsettles European regula…
Age verification is the surveillance nobody voted for
On June 29, two of the most consequential internet bills in the democratic world moved at once. In Washington, the House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, a package built around a revised Kids Online Safe…
Sony Bank gets US regulator nod to issue stablecoins
Sony Bank received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a US stablecoin issuance business, with $40 million in starting capital.
This Critical Mineral Will Fuel the Next-Gen Energy Grid
The global economic landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation highlighted by a heavier reliance on energy. The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) usage is only going to accelerate this trend, which…
Electrification Surge Fuels Case for Clean Energy ETF ACES
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, a fractured energy security picture, and a wave of electrification are converging into a supercycle for clean energy infrastructure. That’s according to executives from SS&C AL…
Crypto trader applies legendary HODL strategy to EUR/USD forex bet
The term “HODLing," crypto slang for buying and holding an asset for a long time, has historically been associated almost exclusively with bitcoin
Bitcoin's dwindling exchange reserves don't pack the same bullish punch anymore
For years, interpreting the amount of BTC held in wallets controlled by centralized exchanges has been straightforward. A declining balance means investors are withdrawing coins to self-custody. Fewer coins available fo…
Advisors Say Time, Not Demand, Is Biggest Constraint
Advisors say the biggest limit on their practice growth isn’t client demand or market conditions. It’s time, according to new research from T. Rowe Price.
Bank of Korea stands firm on bank-led stablecoin push as deposit token pilots advance
The Bank of Korea reiterated its call for bank-led won stablecoin issuance while advancing deposit token pilots, as issuer rules remain a sticking point in South Korea’s digital asset bill.
Bitcoin ETFs end 'most overwhelming' $2.7B sell-off amid new $85M net outflow
Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a fresh net outflow on Wednesday as analysis said that their "most overwhelming" outflow streak had ended without a clear demand recovery.
Romania’s first quarter GDP contracts 1.2% year-on-year
Romania's economy slid 1.2% in the first three months of this year on a gross series basis compared with the same period in 2025, and 1.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to provisional data (1) the National I…
REX Drone ETF Sees Inflows as Defense Spending Climbs
According to ETF Database, the REX Drone ETF (DRNZ) fund attracted approximately $11.28 million in inflows during the first week of the month. An additional $4.6 million arrived on July 7, bringing its five-day net infl…
Russia's largest private bank Alfa-Bank tests crypto trading
Alfa-Bank is testing cryptocurrency trading for qualified investors as Russia moves toward regulating digital assets and banks prepare new crypto services.
German exports climb 0.9% in May, beating forecasts
SINGAPORE, May 21 (Reuters) – Asian stocks surged on Thursday as some vessels resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while forecast-beating results at Nvidia and a suspended workers’ strike at Samsung Electronics…
Crypto for Advisors: Q2 2026 Digital Asset Review
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Live markets: Second day of U.S, Iran conflict keeps markets volatile as oil drops
SK Hynix's U.S. listing is more than seven times oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, with demand coming from global long-only funds, sovereign wealth funds and technology-focused investors.
Hyundai Completes First Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payment Trial
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SWIFT launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank tokenized deposit pilot
SWIFT launched its new blockchain ledger that will host a tokenized bank deposit pilot for 17 major banks seeking faster cross-border payments.
A 20-Year-Old's Crypto Wallet Moved $123M in Romance-Scam Cash: Interpol Says
A 20-year-old's cryptocurrency wallet moved more than $122.5 million in just 10 months as part of a scheme to launder money stolen from romance-scam victims, Interpol said, in one of the standout cases from a sweeping g…