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VCIT: A Low-Cost Intermediate Fixed-Income Allocation
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corp Bond Index Fund ETF offers a decent ~5.17% SEC yield and ultra-low 0.03% expense ratio for intermediate-duration fixed-income exposure. VCIT strikes a balance between yield and duration, outperforming short-duration funds on yield but requiring acceptance of moderate duration risk and tight credit spreads. Current credit spreads for VCIT's A- and BBB-rated holdings are tight, limiting compensation for credit risk and necessitating disciplined position sizing and regular monitoring.
VCIT Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rebounds to near $66.00 amid fading US-Iran talks optimism
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rebounds to near $66.00 amid fading US-Iran talks optimism
Microsoft's Satya Nadella: We Can't Let AI Giants Eat the Economy
Microsoft's CEO offers a blistering critique of the AI power balance and calls for earning society's permission.
MSFT Tide Already Dominates Detergent. Why Is P&G Pushing a New Version?
Researchers and developers believed they could improve the company's crown jewel—and sell consumers on a laundry ‘tile.'
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New Wallet Deposits 6.68M USDC to Hyperliquid, Opens 20x Shorts on BTC, SOL and ETH
Hyperliquid short positions on BTC, SOL and ETH moved into focus after a Lookonchain post described a newly funded wallet taking a concentrated bearish position, a setup that is notable for its leverage and scope but not independently confirmed here as a broader market signal.
Bitcoin treasury companies in Europe struggle with shareholder cost issues
Shareholders are being asked to back more Bitcoin exposure while weighing dilution, credit capacity, and preference-share claims.
Stocks slip in Asia, oil up on peace doubts
Most share markets slipped in Asia on Monday as doubts about the Middle East peace process sent oil prices and bond yields up again, leading investors to price in more risk of higher U.S. interest rates.
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Robert Kiyosaki Plans to Buy Bitcoin After Reversal as Gold Charts Signal ‘Massive' Rise
Robert Kiyosaki says recent declines in gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum have not shaken his conviction. He is closely watching for a technical reversal before making his next move.
SoftBank-Backed Robot Maker Gears Up for Hong Kong IPO, Sources Say
Coowa's valuation stood at more than $3 billion after it raised more than $600 million in its latest funding round, people familiar with the matter said.
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Can LayerZero defend $0.80 after 2mln ZRO Binance transfer?
ZRO faced renewed pressure after a $1.93 million whale transfer and growing bearish positioning.
Avalanche C-Chain monthly transactions surge over 6X since June 2025
Avalanche's C-Chain growth highlights the potential for blockchain in everyday commerce, but fee cuts may impact long-term revenue sustainability. Avalanche C-Chain monthly transactions surge over 6X since June 2025.
Ethereum Infrastructure Funding: Kleros Founder Proposes Protocol-Level Validator Redirect Rate
A proposal that seeks to implement a semi-voluntary redirect rate to subsidize the creation and operation of shared infrastructure by validators. If the majority of validators agree, the rate becomes mandatory for all, and they can choose which organization gets part or all of these funds.
Gold edges lower to near $4,150 on US–Iran peace uncertainty, hawkish Fed signals
Gold edges lower to near $4,150 on US–Iran peace uncertainty, hawkish Fed signals
UK media (Guardian) reports Starmer set to confirm autumn departure on Monday, UK time
An orderly, autumn-dated exit would remove some of the acute uncertainty that has been pressuring sterling, since markets generally prefer a defined timetable over an open-ended leadership crisis. That said, the medium-term picture stays clouded given Burnham's more left-leaning fiscal instincts relative to Starmer, keeping a political risk premium embedded in gilts and GBP/USD until his policy direction becomes clearer.
Ethereum Price News: Early Rejection of $1,800 Raises Odds of 18% Drop
Ethereum (ETH) faces renewed downward pressure as it struggles to reclaim the $1,800 resistance level following a hawkish pivot from the Federal Reserve.
Bitcoin Bears Eye Lower Levels As TradingView Analysts Flag Failed Recovery
TradingView analysts warn Bitcoin's rebound may still be a resistance retest as BTC struggles beneath key technical levels.
XRP Holds Key Support After 68% Drop, Traders Eye Next Move
XRP price stabilizes near $1.13 as traders debate next move after sharp 68% pullback
Morgan Stanley Advances Plans for Low-Cost Ethereum and Solana ETFs
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has taken another significant step toward offering investors direct exposure to major cryptocurrencies through exchange-traded funds. The firm recently submitted amended registration statements to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs.
Australian Dollar Outlook: AU and US Inflation Test AUD/USD Resilience
AUD/USD enters a pivotal week as Australian and US inflation data test the pair's resilience around the 70c level. A growing case for an extended RBA pause contrasts with a hawkish Federal Reserve and elevated US inflation expectations.
Morningstar Says SpaceX Could Be Worth Less Than Half Its $1.75 Trillion IPO Price
One of the most anticipated public offerings in recent memory is drawing skepticism.
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Crypto market's weekly winners and losers – AERO, JTO, BEAT, DEXE
Here's a look at how some of the market's most popular cryptocurrencies performed over the past week.
Cardano's Midnight City Highlights Growing Role of AI Agents
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is increasingly positioning artificial intelligence as a critical component of the blockchain networks future, particularly as development of Midnight City advances. According to Hoskinson, AI agents will play a central role in how blockchain ecosystems communicate, scale, and manage growing communities.
HYPE ETF Defies Market Gravity as BTC and ETH See Net Outflows
HYPE ETF vs BTC & ETH inflows show sharp divergence as capital rotation shifts across crypto ETFs globally
Can XRP Help You Retire by 2035? Exploring the Potential Rewards and Risks
XRP remains one of the most debated cryptocurrencies among long-term investors. Despite ongoing market volatility, many supporters view XRP as a potential retirement asset that could help preserve wealth against inflation and currency devaluation.
Satoshi's Lost-Coin Quote Hits 16-Year Mark as Millions of BTC Are Deemed Lost
Sixteen years ago today, Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, told a Bitcointalk user that losing coins was not a flaw in the system. It was a feature. The discussion happened 16 years ago today, on June 21, 2010, in a Bitcointalk thread called “Dying bitcoins.
IBIT vs FBTC: Can Fidelity Catch BlackRock in the Bitcoin ETF Race?
BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) launched on January 11, 2024, as part of the first wave of spot Bitcoin ETFs approved in the United States. While both funds provide direct exposure to Bitcoin and charge the same 0.25% management fee, BlackRock has established a commanding lead in assets under management (AUM), net inflows, and market share.
Michael Saylor Sparks Fresh Strategy Bitcoin Buy Rumors as BTC Climbs Above $64K
Michael Saylor has once again fueled speculation about a new Bitcoin purchase by Strategy after posting a cryptic message on X. The Strategy co-founder shared the companys well-known Bitcoin acquisition tracker, commonly referred to as the Orange Dots chart, alongside the caption, Looks better with more dots.
MEV Bot Jaredfromsubway.eth Drained of $7.5M in Sophisticated Ethereum Attack
One of Ethereums most notorious MEV bots, Jaredfromsubway.eth, has reportedly lost more than $7.5 million after a sophisticated attacker exploited the bots own automated trading strategy against it. Known for conducting sandwich attacks, Jaredfromsubway.eth has become a prominent figure in the Ethereum ecosystems MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) landscape.
Bitcoin Reclaims $63,500 As Traders Watch For Squeeze Toward $67,000
Bitcoin bulls are watching the $63,500 support zone as traders map a potential squeeze toward the $67,000 area.
Silver (XAG) Forecast: Dollar Above 100 Leaves $60.83 in the Crosshairs
A stronger dollar crushed silver demand last week. With DXY above 100, traders are watching whether XAG/USD can hold above $60.83.
