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SlowMist details Liquid Network exploit, attacker mints 3,998 L-BTC in largest Bitcoin sidechain hack of 2026
The exploit highlights critical vulnerabilities in sidechain security, urging immediate audits and reevaluation of cryptographic verification methods. SlowMist details Liquid Network exploit, attacker mints 3,998 L-BTC in largest Bitcoin sidechain hack of 2026.
3 Dividend Kings to Buy if the Fed Starts Raising Rates: KO, PG, WMT
These consumer staples stocks are Dividend Kings and could become increasingly attractive if stubborn inflation pushes the Federal Reserve back toward monetary tightening.
WMT -0.09% Binance Reserves Hit 693,000 BTC as Bitcoin's Price Faces $85K Wall
Binance's bitcoin reserves have climbed above 693,000 BTC, their highest level in two years and about 30% of reserves held across major exchanges. The buildup arrives as bitcoin struggles below heavy long-term holder supply, making the next price move unusually important.
Philadelphia Fed finds Bitcoin traders follow whale signals faster than Ethereum users
A Philadelphia Fed event study found broad same-direction activity among non-whale BTC wallets, while ETH's clearest response was concentrated among larger sellers.
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions rose from previous $228.1K to $232K
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions rose from previous $228.1K to $232K
Intuitive Surgical Sees Procedure Growth Despite U.S. Slowdown and China Pressure
Intuitive Surgical NASDAQ: ISRG executives said the company remains focused on global procedure growth, while acknowledging a recent deceleration in U.S. procedures and policy-related uncertainty affecting hospitals.
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Is ORCL a Buy Following 121% IaaS Growth in Q1 Earnings?
Oracle's cloud and AI momentum is accelerating, with surging IaaS revenues, strong visibility and improving profitability supporting ORCL's growth.
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ETHFI's 3x volume surge fuels breakout – But ether.fi's 10% rally has THIS hurdle
Is rising Social Volume tracking genuine demand or broadcasting a rally traders already chased?
Ether rallies as bearish liquidations drive market surge
Ether's surge highlights the volatility and risk of leveraged trading, emphasizing the impact of macroeconomic factors on crypto markets. Ether rallies as bearish liquidations drive market surge.
Korn Ferry (KFY) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript
Korn Ferry (KFY) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript
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Oil Prices Post Big Weekly Gain Amid Supply Risks
Oil prices slipped back Friday after a string of gains, but ended the week sharply higher as traders assessed growing risks to Middle East crude exports.
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Oramed Pharmaceuticals: Hold Reiterated As Alpha Tau Investment Delivers And More
Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. maintains a Hold rating as it pivots from drug development to strategic investments, with significant progress in asset growth and portfolio diversification. ORMP's investments in Lifeward and Scilex have yielded strong returns, including a near tripling of its $38.2M Alpha Tau Medical stake and robust loan recovery from Scilex. Alpha Tau Medical's Alpha DaRT product, with approvals in Japan and Israel and a lucrative U.S. licensing deal, offers substantial upside but faces clinical and regulatory risks.
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Silver Price Forecast: Neckline failure keeps bears in control
Silver Price Forecast: Neckline failure keeps bears in control
The Houthis have created a new front in the Middle East war that's pushing up oil prices
A Red Sea crisis deepens as the Saudi East-West pipeline is shut down and the Houthis grab effective control of the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
BNO -0.1% 
Safety and Yield: Ultrashort Bond ETFs See Greater Demand
Investors can't get enough of ultrashort bonds. Driven by concerns over high equity valuations and rate volatility as the U.S. Federal Reserve mulls over the direction of interest rates, capital preservation strategies appear to be the elixir to help ease uncertainty.
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State Street's PRSD ETF Celebrates 1 Year of Strong Performance
One year in, the State Street Short Duration IG Public & Private Credit ETF (PRSD) is making a strong case for a broader approach to short-duration fixed income. Since its launch, PRSD has returned 3.46% at NAV, outperforming the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate 1–3 Year Bond Index, a widely used measure of the short-duration, investment-grade U.S.
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Bitcoin's Rocket Ride to $400K by 2030 Is “Reasonable,” Coinbase CEO Declares
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong still sees Bitcoin reaching $400,000 by 2030, describing the ambitious target as “reasonable”.
The Bancorp: Positive On Business Pivot And Cost Containment
I initiate coverage on The Bancorp, Inc. with a 'Buy' rating after assessing its recently-announced self-help measures. TBBK is reshaping its loan portfolio toward higher-ROA fintech sponsorships, exiting small business lending to free capital for growth. Cost reductions, including a 9% workforce cut and AI-driven efficiencies, are expected to deliver $20M annual savings and improve the efficiency ratio.
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Zcash Miners Outpace Bitcoin 4x Per Megawatt-Hour, Grayscale Finds
Zcash mining currently generates about four times more revenue per megawatt-hour than Bitcoin, according to recent estimates published by Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale.
GMO-Z.com Trust Company winds down GYEN stablecoin, Coinbase to convert holdings to USDC
The wind-down of GYEN highlights the challenges and regulatory complexities stablecoins face, impacting investor confidence and market stability. GMO-Z.com Trust Company winds down GYEN stablecoin, Coinbase to convert holdings to USDC.
SlowMist Uncovers Liquid Network Flaw That Minted 3,998 Unbacked L-BTC
SlowMist traced the Liquid exploit to a range-proof cache collision that let approximately 3,998.5 unbacked L-BTC enter circulation without a corresponding Bitcoin peg-in. Two setup transactions seeded node caches, allowing a later transaction to reuse a colliding key and bypass cryptographic verification before the assets were redeemed for BTC.
Chevron: $100 Oil Price Can Last Longer Than You Think
Prolonged U.S.-Iran conflicts and the latest earnings updates led us to see prevailing oil price forecasts—and the EPS projections for Chevron—as underestimates. Current oil price forecasts expect oil prices to fall back to the range of $74—$85 in 2027. CVX's EPS estimates based on these forecasts could underestimate its 2027 EPS by ~$4.5/share if oil averages $100.
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AI 'DOOMER' narrative EXPLODES as tech leaders fire back
'The Big Money Show' panel discusses AI fears and says they are 'designed to scare' the public, according to former White House AI czar David Sacks. FOX Business' Dagen McDowell argues that the media had responsibility in this AI fear.
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CAH Gains More Than 29% in 4 Months: Will the Uptrend Continue?
Cardinal Health's 29% rally reflects stronger specialty growth, MSO expansion and higher-margin assets, but cost pressures could test the uptrend.
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BTSG Gains More Than 54% YTD: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell?
BrightSpring Health Services has surged 54% YTD on specialty pharmacy, infusion and EBITDA growth, but premium valuation and policy headwinds remain.
BTSG +0.69% 
LQDA Loses 13.9% in a Month: Should Investors Avoid the Stock Now?
Liquidia's Yutrepia is gaining traction, but patent litigation, competition, rising costs and heavy product dependence cloud LQDA's outlook.
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Strive reportedly targets 500 Bitcoin purchase this week funded by preferred stock sales
Strive's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, funded by preferred stock, risks financial strain if Bitcoin's value declines significantly. Strive reportedly targets 500 Bitcoin purchase this week funded by preferred stock sales.
XRP's Next Big Move? 21Shares Points to 4 Reasons to Buy Now
US spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) nearly doubled their holdings in 2026, approaching $200 million in assets under management. The volume recorded on the XRP Ledger network accumulated $500 billion in transacted value over the past 12 months.
Bank ETFs in Spotlight as Next Week's Fed Rate Hike Odds Hit 70%
Bank ETFs are in focus as rising inflation lifts Fed rate hike odds, creating potential tailwinds and risks for the banking sector.
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