The ICBA has launched a lobbying campaign against Coinbase to ban interest-bearing stablecoins. Banks warn crypto yields could drain $1.3 trillion from deposits and cut lending by $850 billion, stalling key legislation as traditional finance fights to protect its margins.
Robinhood is aggressively pivoting to crypto infrastructure with its new Ethereum Layer 2. GM Johann Kerbrat unveils the Robinhood Chain testnet, explaining how they plan to tokenize global finance and go toe-to-toe with giants like the NYSE and Nasdaq.
Unedited tapes reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s surreal jailhouse talks with Steve Bannon. While detained in 2008, Epstein critiqued global elites and advised on the financial crisis, blending economic theory with esoteric views on quantum physics.
Spotify shares soared 20% on record user growth of 751 million. Paramount Global sweetened its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to rival Netflix, covering a $2.8B fee, while generative AI startup Runway confirmed a new $5.3 billion valuation in a major tech rally.
Paramount intensifies its hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, proposing to cover a $2.8 billion breakup fee regarding the Netflix merger. Though the $30 share price is unchanged, this move targets shareholder risk mitigation ahead of the upcoming vote between competing offers.
U.S. retail sales flatlined to end the holiday season, defying expectations. With 8 of 13 categories dropping and real spending turning negative due to inflation, analysts warn this sudden contraction in discretionary spending could signal an impending economic recession.
The "SaaSpocalypse" has erased $400 billion from the software sector. Investors are aggressively repricing SaaS stocks, fearing AI agents will render the traditional per-seat subscription model obsolete, despite strong financials from legacy firms.
From flipping burgers to federal prison: Binance founder CZ breaks his silence. In this candid interview, he discusses the $4B fine, the FTX collapse, his immigrant roots, and the mental fortitude needed to navigate the DOJ plea deal.
The Super Bowl isn't just for football; it's a market indicator. A surge in AI ads could signal an impending crash. We analyze historical trends and Big Tech's massive capital expenditures to determine if the AI bubble is about to burst.
Despite China's aggressive financial infrastructure push and BRICS efforts to diversify, the US dollar remains the global king. Structural barriers suggest a multipolar "dual system" is emerging rather than a total displacement of the greenback.
Bitcoin is consolidating at the $60k mining cost floor while Goldman Sachs discloses billions in holdings. With S&P Global rating BTC-backed loans, institutional adoption is accelerating. Read why market sentiment has flipped and sellers are panicking.
Tether challenges USDC with USAT, a new US-domiciled stablecoin. Issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, USAT ensures "Genius Act" compliance to capture institutional market share while maintaining USDT's offshore dominance.
Bitcoin is shedding its "digital gold" narrative, trading increasingly like a risk asset alongside tech stocks. With the Market Structure Bill stalled and institutions prioritizing volatility, we examine the shifting dynamics challenging crypto's investment thesis.
Beijing ordered banks to dump US Treasuries, sending holdings to a 2008 low. Yet, banks are leveraging record sums to buy bonds. This contradictory behavior signals a scramble to hedge against a looming domestic recession rather than a geopolitical attack on the dollar.
Alphabet targets a massive $15 billion debt raise, including a historic 100-year sterling bond, to fuel its AI infrastructure. This strategic move utilizes its pristine balance sheet to fund record capital expenditures amidst the intensifying tech race.
Most investors chase a "holy grail" strategy, but the perfect portfolio isn't about beating the market—it's about you. Cullen Roche, CIO of Discipline Funds, breaks down how to align your assets with your specific time horizons and behavioral needs to build a plan that truly works.
