US Treasury’s OFAC sanctions 2 Iran-linked crypto exchanges
The US government sanctioned an individual and two crypto exchanges it said facilitated money laundering for a combined $5 million in digital assets linked to Iran.
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Don’t Pen Value Investing’s Obit Just Yet
The purported death of value investing is widely lamented, but the reality is something different. Value investing is alive, but value stocks have long lagged growth counterparts. Still, there’s a compelling case for bu…
LINK Price Risks Another Retest as Whale Selling Clouds Chainlink Outlook
LINK has dropped below $10 after previously rallying from a 17-month consolidation near $6.
Bitcoin Payment Service BTCPay Warns Critical Flaw Is Under Active Attack
BTCPay Server warned users Friday that attackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability that could lead to stolen funds.
Trump Media Abandons Crypto Treasury, Prediction Market Ventures
President Donald Trump’s Trump Media & Technology Group has scrapped plans to launch a Crypto.com-backed CRO treasury company and abandoned a broader digital asset deal with the company.
Broad Market Momentum & Defensive Pivots: This Week’s Top ETF Flows
The ETF market saw a massive surge into core index heavyweights this past week, as investors poured billions into broad U.S. equities and mega-cap tech leadership. However, this aggressive accumulation was paired with d…
Circle expands USDC to OKX ecosystem with X Layer launch
The rollout gives X Layer users access to Circle-issued USDC and crosschain transfers as the stablecoin expands across major blockchain ecosystems.
Bybit sues North Korea and Lazarus Group over $1.5 billion hack, secures asset freeze
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has filed a civil lawsuit against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), its Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB) intelligence agency and the Lazarus …
Bitcoin Still in Death Cross as Jobs Miss Cuts Rate-Hike Odds
The U.S. labor market cracked harder than anyone expected. Employers cut 23,000 jobs in July—the first net loss since the pandemic-era recovery, and a sharp miss against the 95,000 gain economists had penciled in.
Reactor Life Extensions Boost Nuclear Energy ETF NUKZ
Governments and utility providers are extending the operational shelf life of existing nuclear power facilities to combat rising power demand. Global energy security needs continue to accelerate, prompting operators to …
Reform UK chair calls for probe into SBF-linked donation: Report
As the chairman of the Reform UK calls for an investigation into a FTX-linked political donation, the party’s leader prepares to face voters amid his own crypto-related scandal.
Crypto Biz: Crypto’s biggest business is starting to look a lot like banking
Crypto business is converging with banking as stablecoin reserves, tokenized funds, Treasury income and balance sheet management become key profit drivers.
World Bank AI Report Highlights Global Drivers for THNQ ETF
The World Bank released its World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence this week, which highlighted how rapid global diffusion and massive infrastructure investments are accelerating artificia…
Mind the Gap: ETF Investors Missed $3.8 Trillion
ETF and fund investors gave up $3.8 trillion over the past decade to poorly timed trading, Morningstar research shows. That gap, the difference between what funds actually returned and what investors earned, is a number…
OpenAI's First Device Is a $300-Plus Doughnut-Shaped Speaker: Report
Designed with Jony Ive's LoveFrom studio, the screenless gadget is slated for 2027 and will use cameras, lights and moving parts.
This Real Estate ETF Has the Foundation for More Upside
After a lengthy run of disappointment, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the related ETFs are notching some impressive performances this year, with the largest ETF in the category higher by 11%. Proving active m…
Options-Based ETFs: How Advisors Are Unlocking Tax-Efficient Yield
Income remains top of mind for financial advisors. But increasingly, it’s not just about generating more yield. Advisors are also looking for ways to manage taxes, reduce portfolio volatility, and preserve long-term gro…
VET Price Stays Under Pressure as Bulls Remain Missing
The VET price continues to struggle after sinking to an all-time low of $0.00429 in June 2026, with little evidence that buyers are ready to step back in. While many expected historical support levels to trigger a rebou…
Bitcoin Wallet Dormant Since 2011 Moves Millions in BTC
A Bitcoin address that had stayed silent for 15 years just sent its coins out for the first time.
Gold’s Winning Streak: Navigating Your ETF Options
Gold is extending its winning streak to a seven-week high near $4,300 per ounce, driven by geopolitical developments, a sliding dollar, and shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations. Despite recent gains, gold still tr…
How the ETF Wrapper Unlocks Energy Stocks in FENY
To say it’s been an interesting year for energy stocks is an understatement, yet for many investors, performance has remained remarkably consistent. While volatile energy costs significantly impact the broader economy a…
XRP at a Crossroads as Senate Punts on Clarity Act
The Senate left town without taking up the Clarity Act, pushing the market-structure vote to at least September. Every major coin shrugged it off—except XRP.
Russia cracks down on 9 crypto exchanges in Moscow City
Russia has shut down nine unregistered crypto exchanges in Moscow, with the FSB alleging they helped move scam proceeds abroad through Ukrainian call centers.
Bitcoin price tags $65.3K August high as low US jobs numbers cool Fed rate bets
Bitcoin hit month-to-date highs above $65,000 as risk-assets gained on low US nonfarm payrolls data.