US arbitration giant launches specialist panel for crypto disputes
The American Arbitration Association’s Web3 Panel brings together specialists in blockchain, smart contracts, digital assets and autonomous transactions.
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There's a New Way to Protect Bitcoin From Future Quantum Attacks, Researchers Say
Researchers at AmericanFortress, a Wyoming-based blockchain security and cryptography company focused on post-quantum security and digital asset infrastructure, have proposed a cryptographic system they say could allow …
Ethereum Foundation adds SEAL 911 co-founder to board as privacy focus grows
Pascal Caversaccio joins the Ethereum Foundation’s four-member board as the organization elevates privacy and security in its protocol strategy.
Microsoft's AI spending guide is music to our ears, quieting the bears — for now
Microsoft shares moved 8% higher in extended trading on Wednesday after the software maker disclosed strong fiscal fourth-quarter revenue and called for steady 2026 capital expenditures.
Robinhood posts record quarter, but crypto revenue slides 38%
The online brokerage continued expanding its digital asset business with Robinhood Chain, tokenized stocks and decentralized lending even as cryptocurrency transaction revenue declined.
A Fed hold, a Warsh non-answer, and one day of cover for the Japanese Yen
The Federal Reserve (Fed) held its target range at 3.50% to 3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting at 18:00 GMT, and the pair did what a market short the Yen against a 1.00% policy rate does when a hike it partly paid fo…
Crypto entering biggest consolidation phase in history, says ARK analyst
ARK Invest’s Lorenzo Valente says revenue is becoming increasingly concentrated among a handful of crypto protocols, setting the stage for more mergers, acquisitions and exchange closures.
Microsoft Quietly Adds New Windows App That Wants to Scan Your Face
Some Windows 11 users are discovering a new Microsoft app they never installed. Called OneDrive Photos, it automatically indexes local images and offers AI-powered search and optional facial grouping.
New Zealand Dollar rebounds after Fed hold
NZD/USD trades higher near the 0.5790 area on Wednesday, reversing its earlier decline as the US Dollar (USD) weakens sharply following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement.
ETFs in the Crosshairs Ahead of Microsoft & Meta Earnings
The AI narrative has moved beyond speculative software to capital-intensive physical infrastructure. With the infrastructure race in full swing, hyperscalers are increasingly investing in the buildout of the compute cap…
Silver holds firm as Dollar slides after split Fed decision
Silver price clings to gains on Wednesday late in the North American session, as the Federal Reserve held rates unchanged, which, instead of strengthening the Dollar, weakened it, while US Treasury yields spiked. The XA…
WTI remains muted after Fed hold
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil stayed muted near $83 per barrel following the Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to hold interest rates constant on Wednesday afternoon. The price consolidation comes after recovering sh…
FOMC News: Fed Holds Rates at 3.50%-3.75% as Three Officials Back Hike
Fed holds rates at 3.50%-3.75% as three officials push for a 25-basis-point hike.
How Autism Research ETF ASD Can Deliver for Your Portfolio
ETFs allow investors a plethora of ways to express themselves while also pursuing performance. With each passing year, new ETFs arrive to help investors meet their personal and financial goals. The Defiance Autism Impac…
No soft target: Warsh vows to return inflation to 2%
The Fed left interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, but the decision carried a distinctly hawkish edge as three officials voted for an immediate 25-basis-point increase. Chair Kevin Warsh reinforced that message, insi…
ETF Prime: Alternative ETFs Punch Above Their Weight in 2026
Alternative ETFs and their growing role as portfolio diversifiers were the focus of this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Cinthia Murphy, director of research at VettaFi, followed by Matt Bartolini of State S…
Fed holds rates steady as three policymakers dissent for a hike
NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, a choice that may intensify questions about how U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh will deliver on his commitment to bring infl…
Raoul Pal Reveals the Next 100x Crypto Trade and It Is Not Bitcoin, Ethereum or XRP
Raoul Pal has built a reputation for identifying macro trades before they become consensus. The former Goldman Sachs hedge fund manager and Real Vision founder is now making the case that the next crypto opportunity is …
Robinhood Posts Best Quarter Ever as Prediction Market and Robinhood Chain Take Off
Robinhood reported second-quarter earnings Wednesday and posted record quarterly revenue of $1.31 billion in Q2, up 32% year-over-year, beating Wall Street's estimate of $1.26 billion. The company is expanding into pred…
Why is Starbucks stock surging today?
Not in the "I need my venti triple-shot caramel macchiato to function" way, but in the "this is our road trip stop of choice" way. We've racked up enough points over the years to feel financially responsible about our h…
Forex Today: US Dollar tumbles after divided Fed hold, Oil surges on Middle East escalation
The US Dollar (USD) falls sharply during the American session on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates unchanged. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained the federal funds target rang…
Japanese Yen gains after hawkish Fed hold
USD/JPY trades near the 163.60 area on Wednesday, recovering from its immediate post-announcement decline as investors assess a generally hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy decision.
Dow Jones Industrial Average pulls back hours before the Fed's answer
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades just above 51,800 on Wednesday afternoon, down roughly 900 points and 1.7% from Tuesday's close. The session high just above 52,800 printed before 09:00 GMT, and the tape has sold…
Ethereum Price Stalls as Fed Rate Decision Looms
The whole crypto market is in a holding pattern, eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve’s next move.