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Ethereum recruits top researchers as Joe Lubin backs Ethlabs
Ethereum has added a new independent research organization backed by Joe Lubin, Bitmine, and Sharplink, bringing together five former Ethereum Foundation researchers.
3 Highly Ranked Alternative Energy Stocks to Buy Now
Companies positioned across clean power generation, fuel-cell technology, natural gas transition assets, and renewable infrastructure are drawing increased attention as their earnings outlooks improve.
BE Bitcoin vs AI: BlackRock and JPMorgan Clash Over 2026's Top Investment Trend
Wall Streets biggest financial institutions are divided over where the next major wave of investment capital will flow: Bitcoin (BTC) or artificial intelligence (AI). BlackRock sees growing fiscal concerns in the United States as a catalyst for a Bitcoin resurgence, while JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon believes AI-driven growth will continue powering stock market gains throughout 2026.
Bank of America Forecasts Three Fed Rate Hikes in 2026, Raising Concerns for Bitcoin and Crypto Markets
Bank of America (BofA) Global Research has significantly revised its outlook on U.S. monetary policy, predicting that the Federal Reserve will implement three interest rate hikes in 2026. The updated forecast aligns the bank with some of Wall Streets most hawkish analysts and could create additional pressure on risk assets, including Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.
Strategy CEO Invests $1M in STRC Stock as Bitcoin Treasury Expands
Strategy President and CEO Phong Le has demonstrated strong confidence in the companys STRC preferred stock by purchasing $1 million worth of shares. The announcement came as STRC continued trading below its intended $100 par value, a level that is critical to Strategys Bitcoin acquisition strategy.
Solana faces $75 hurdle – Can strong ETF demand push SOL higher?
Here is why Solana's sell signal may not keep the altcoin dropping for long.
21Shares adds monthly and weekly options to Hyperliquid ETF
The introduction of options trading on the Hyperliquid ETF enhances market flexibility, offering new strategies for both short-term and long-term investors. 21Shares adds monthly and weekly options to Hyperliquid ETF.
Coca-Cola takes its fight with the IRS to federal appeals court with $20B on the line
Coca-Cola takes its transfer pricing tax dispute with the IRS to a federal appeals court in Miami, with an estimated $20 billion in taxes at stake.
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XRP Analyst Says Multi-Year Support Could Decide Next Major Move
XRP is retesting a long-term support structure, with one analyst watching whether buyers can defend a major demand zone.
Bitmine snaps up another $90M in ETH as Tom Lee nears 5% supply goal
Bitmine has purchased another 52,203 ETH worth about $90 million, bringing its holdings to 4.7% of Ethereum's total supply.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Profit Up on Increased Same-Store Sales
The Canadian convenience-store operator said its profit rose in the fourth quarter, as same-store sales growth and higher fuel margins offset lower fuel volumes in Europe and the U.S.
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Micron's Stock Keeps Hitting New Highs. Here's How Much Traders Expect It Could Move After Earnings
Micron's stunning performance this year could be about to get even better.
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Nike Q4 Preview: The Better-Than-Feared Value Opportunity
Nike will release its fiscal Q4 on Tuesday, June 30. Ahead of the print, shares in the sneaker maker have languished around 52-week and historical lows. The company's struggles are due in part to continuing weakness in its China market, its largest market outside of North America.
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California Consumers Sue Gas Stations Over AI Price Fixing
A group of California consumers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that gas station operators including Walmart, Marathon Petroleum, BP and 7-Eleven used an artificial intelligence pricing tool to illegally inflate pump prices in the state, according to a complaint filed in federal court in Sacramento.
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Ethereum's Proposed 10% Validator Levy Sparks Debate Over Ecosystem Funding
A proposal on the Ethereum Research forum suggests optionally redirecting between 0% and 10% of validators' staking income toward ecosystem infrastructure. Network validators collectively generate an estimated sum of approximately 700,000 ETH per year in block rewards.
A Pair Trade Opportunity By Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Funds
I describe a pair trade opportunity between Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund and Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund to exploit current mispricing. NVG and NZF have very similar, highly correlated portfolios, minimizing credit and duration risk in a paired position. Currently, NZF trades at a premium while NVG is at NAV, diverging from historical discount relationships and presenting a mean reversion opportunity.
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Domino's Pizza Picks Insider as New CEO
Plus, the U.S. will allow Iran to sell oil in dollars, and the ‘Gaokao' test strikes fear in China's high-schoolers.
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Tesla Driver Says He Used Autopilot In Fatal Crash — Sparking Federal Probe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into a fatal crash last Friday, multiple outlets reported, days after a Tesla driver who was allegedly using his car's Autopilot feature slammed into a woman's house, killing a 76-year-old grandmother.
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Ethereum Foundation Leadership Changes Spark Governance Debate
The Ethereum community is once again debating the future of the Ethereum Foundation (EF) following the announcement that co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang will step down from her leadership position and return to a research-focused role. Her departure adds to a growing list of senior exits that have intensified concerns about the Foundations management, governance structure, and long-term direction.
IBM partners with OpenAI on enterprise security AI
IBM on Monday said it has partnered with OpenAI to integrate frontier AI capabilities into enterprise security workflows, aiming to counter rapidly evolving cyber threats.
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MoneyGram Expands Solana Presence as Validator, Strengthening Stablecoin Payment Strategy
MoneyGram is deepening its involvement in blockchain infrastructure after announcing that it has become a validator on the Solana (SOL) network, marking another significant step in the companys broader strategy to expand its stablecoin-powered payment ecosystem. As a Solana validator, MoneyGram will help verify transactions and support the security of the blockchains proof-of-stake network.
VIDEO: ETF of the Week: VFLO
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the ETF, in order to give investors a deeper understanding of it.
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World Markets Watchlist: June 22, 2026
Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.
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Silver (XAG/USD) Price Forecast: Long-Term Support Faces Critical Test
Silver remains below key long-term trend indicators while holding above an important support zone, leaving traders watching for either a bullish reversal or deeper breakdown.
Meta Backs India's Cred and Hires Founder to Run WhatsApp
Meta has invested $900 million in India's Cred, and hired its founder to oversee WhatsApp. The deal values Cred at $4.5 billion, and gives Meta a minority share in the company, though no access to customer information, the startup said in a Monday (June 22) news release.
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AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) M&A Call Transcript
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) M&A Call Transcript
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Strive Adds 759 BTC for $50M, Pushing Holdings Near 20,000 Bitcoin
Strive Inc. acquired 759 Bitcoin for roughly $50M, increasing its total holdings to about 19,864 BTC, according to its June 22 disclosure. The purchase was executed at an average price of $65,850 per BTC, below its previous major buy in May.
XRP's Hot Escrow Debate: Is Ripple's Math Catching Up?
Folks on CT are actively discussing XRP faucet scenarios that could tremendously affect the price.
XRP Adoption Takes A Hit as Network Activity Drops by Nearly 50%
XRP traded largely sideways Monday as broader crypto markets showed signs of hesitation and fading momentum.
Salesforce's stock extends record losing streak. Can the company disrupt itself?
Shares of Salesforce posted their 14th consecutive day of losses as investors remain unconvinced of the company's AI momentum.
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