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SBI's $289 million Bitbank deal is symptomatic of Japan's crypto consolidation: Architect Partners

Crypto's next frontier isn't crypto, it's financing AI and robotics, Framework's Anderson says

Bitcoin falls below $60,000, on track for a rare back-to-back quarterly loss

Why a selloff in gold and silver is dragging bitcoin down

What Robinhood’s recent layoffs say about the current state of crypto investments

Tether putting $23 billion gold stockpile to work with bullion-backed loans

Polymarket hack updated to $3.1 million days after the platform promised users full refunds

Coinbase and OKX try to lure in Binance’s EU users after it failed to secure a MiCA license

Isabel Schnabel: Is inflation back?

Billionaire Ray Dalio’s Hedge Fund Pours $145,220,000 Into Four Assets That Have Exploded 100%+ Year-to-Date

Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates exited positions in BlackRock and two US banks while deploying $145.22 million into four assets that have gained over 100% year-to-date, according to SEC 13F filings. The portfolio rotation reflects a strategic shift toward higher-growth assets and away from traditional financial sector exposure.

Federal Reserve’s Warsh faces early tenure challenges at ECB forum

Federal Reserve official Warsh faces significant challenges early in his tenure, with implications for central bank independence and global economic stability as inflation remains elevated. His leadership decisions at an ECB forum signal potential shifts in how central banks approach monetary policy coordination.

S&P 500 equal-weighted index outperforms cap-weighted version by widest margin in six years

The S&P 500 equal-weighted index has outperformed its cap-weighted counterpart by the widest margin in six years, signaling a shift toward broader market diversification. This trend suggests increased investor appetite for alternative assets and more balanced participation across market segments rather than concentration in mega-cap stocks.

Moderna (MRNA) Stock Soars 13% on In Vivo CAR-T Breakthrough and Flu Vaccine Progress

Moderna's stock jumped 13% following two significant clinical developments: the unveiling of an in vivo CAR-T immunotherapy program targeting autoimmune diseases and a unanimous 9-0 FDA panel vote supporting its mRNA-based flu vaccine candidate. These milestones demonstrate the company's pipeline expansion beyond COVID-19 and validate its mRNA platform's versatility across therapeutic areas.

Micron (MU) Stock Soars 17% on Record Quarterly Results and $100B in Future Orders

Micron Technologies surged 17% following exceptional Q3 earnings with $41.46B in revenue and $100B in secured customer contracts. The company projects sustained supply shortages through 2028, positioning it favorably in the semiconductor cycle.

The uncertainty paradox: believe it or not, today’s massive uncertainty creates the best conditions for disruptive growth

Research from 100+ CEOs reveals that executives who managed uncertainty most effectively didn't rush to resolve it but instead embraced prolonged ambiguity. This counterintuitive finding suggests that sitting with uncertainty rather than forcing quick decisions creates optimal conditions for disruptive innovation and growth.

This rural Maine factory made 100 million COVID swabs a month. Its CEO says manufacturing’s best days are ahead

Puritan Medical Products, a rural Maine factory that manufactured 100 million COVID swabs monthly during the pandemic, exemplifies a broader resurgence in U.S. manufacturing capabilities. The company's CEO argues that American manufacturing is experiencing underappreciated growth as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, countering narratives of industrial decline.

The 30-year fixed mortgage was supposed to be predictable. Two costs quietly broke that promise

A new survey reveals that 40% of homeowners are considering relocating due to soaring property taxes, exposing a fundamental flaw in the 30-year fixed mortgage model. While mortgage payments remain stable, rising property taxes and insurance costs have become unpredictable expenses that erode the financial predictability homeowners expected.

SpaceX (SPCX) Stock Set for Nasdaq 100 Entry on July 7 Following Turbulent Debut Week

SpaceX (SPCX) is set to join the Nasdaq 100 index on July 7, which could trigger approximately $7.3 billion in passive index fund buying. Following a turbulent debut week marked by a 17% decline, the stock is currently trading near its original $135 IPO price.

Ukraine secures €10B in international agreements at Gdańsk conference

Ukraine secured €10 billion in international agreements at a Gdańsk conference, demonstrating renewed global commitment to supporting the nation's recovery and reconstruction efforts. This financial commitment signals strengthened international coordination for Ukraine's post-conflict economic stabilization.

Wells Fargo Employee Drains $655,000 From Bank’s Vaults and ATMs, Manipulates Monthly Audits To Cover Tracks: DOJ

A former Wells Fargo employee in Mesa, Arizona was convicted and sentenced to 48 months in prison for embezzling $655,000 from the bank's vaults and ATMs while manipulating monthly audit records to conceal the theft. The case highlights vulnerabilities in traditional banking security systems and internal controls.

Apple lobbies Trump administration for approval to purchase CXMT memory chips

Apple is lobbying the Trump administration to approve its purchase of CXMT memory chips, highlighting the broader tension between resolving semiconductor supply chain constraints and managing geopolitical export restrictions. This effort underscores how tech companies navigate competing pressures from supply shortages and national security concerns that directly impact hardware pricing and availability.

Swiss pharma faces potential US trade investigation as Washington turns up pressure on drug pricing

The US is considering a trade investigation into Swiss pharmaceutical companies over drug pricing practices, potentially disrupting exports and reshaping global pharmaceutical trade dynamics. This escalation reflects Washington's intensified focus on controlling drug costs domestically while pressuring major pharmaceutical exporters.

SpaceX joins the Nasdaq-100 on July 7, triggering billions in passive fund buying

SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index on July 7 is expected to trigger substantial passive fund inflows as index-tracking funds automatically add the stock to their portfolios. This development reshapes index composition dynamics and introduces new considerations around market concentration and passive investing flows.

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta resumes search for new president after Warsh’s arrival

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has resumed its search for a new president following an unspecified arrival or transition involving Warsh. This leadership change carries implications for monetary policy direction and Federal Reserve decision-making at a critical regional bank.

SpaceX and Charter discuss mobile phone partnership in the US

SpaceX and Charter Communications are exploring a partnership to combine satellite technology with terrestrial mobile networks in the US market. This collaboration could leverage SpaceX's Starlink satellite infrastructure to expand mobile coverage and competitive positioning in the American telecom sector.