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Vitalik Buterin Unveils Lean Ethereum Roadmap Focused on Quantum Security and Scalability
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared new insights into Lean Ethereum, a long-term roadmap designed to rebuild nearly every major component of the Ethereum blockchain over the next three to four years. Following recent research meetings, Buterin described the initiative as Ethereums third major evolution after the 2022 Merge, aiming to modernize the network while minimizing disruption for existing decentralized applications.
First Spot XRP ETF Slumps 54% As $1,000 Drops To About $457
First spot XRP ETF falls 54.3% since launch, turning a $1,000 investment into about $457 as XRP trades near $1.14.
Elon Musk's No. 2 says she's giving SpaceX stock to Trump Accounts
Gwynne Shotwell is donating SpaceX stock to Trump Accounts for 2 million US children. The donation comes days after President Trump said he thought Elon Musk would donate stock despite a falling-out.
SPCX Ripple Secures Luxembourg MiCA License, Unlocking EU-Wide Crypto Services
Luxembourg's financial watchdog has opened European doors for Ripple by issuing complete CASP authorization under the MiCA regulatory framework. This approval allows Ripple to deliver compliant crypto payment solutions throughout the European Economic Area.
Ripple Secures Full MiCA License to Expand Crypto Services Across Europe
Ripple has secured full Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorization in Luxembourg under the European Unions Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, allowing the blockchain payments company to expand its regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area (EEA). The approval upgrades Ripples preliminary CASP authorization, which it received in June, into a full license.
The backlash against Sony ditching PlayStation discs is not slowing down
Sony's decision to cease making physical game discs starting in 2028 has been met with strong backlash. Hideo Kojima, developer of the Metal Gear franchise, said he was saddened by the news.
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Michael Saylor's Strategy dramatically ups pace of bitcoin sales, raising $216 million
The company sold 3,588 bitcoin last week to replenish its dollar reserves for dividends on its preferred stock.
Bassett Q2 Earnings Call Points to Retail Momentum Build
BSET is leaning on stronger written sales, traffic, e-commerce gains and retail pricing actions as it pushes for momentum beyond Q2.
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Strategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin for $216 Million to Cover Dividend Payments
Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin for $216 million to cover dividend payments on its preferred stock, according to a Monday morning post from co-founder Michael Saylor. The sale brings Strategy's bitcoin reserve down to 843,775 BTC as of July 5, 2026. The company also holds $2.55 billion in cash reserves, Saylor said.
The Case for Holding SCHF in Your Roth IRA
At the 24% federal bracket, a $500,000 position in a broad international equity exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering roughly 3% in annual distributions sends about $1,800 a year to the IRS at qualified rates, and closer to $3,600 if any portion is taxed as ordinary income.
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Strategy reduces Bitcoin holdings to 843,775 BTC, plans $1B sale
Strategy's Bitcoin sale signals a shift to liquidity focus, potentially impacting market sentiment and Bitcoin's price stability. Strategy reduces Bitcoin holdings to 843,775 BTC, plans $1B sale.
How Ripple's XRP escrow works: The monthly unlock explained
What the XRP escrow is, how the 1 billion monthly unlock and relock cycle works, how much XRP is left, and how to track Ripple's releases on-chain.
DuPont: Macro Pressures Persist, Q3 Guidance Could Be Weak (Rating Downgrade)
DuPont remains undervalued, but I move from Strong Buy to Buy due to Q3 guidance concerns and currency headwinds. Q2 is expected to deliver a small beat, driven by strong healthcare and aerospace, though construction market softness persists in Diversified Industrials. DD's recent $275M accelerated share repurchase signals management's conviction in undervaluation, supported by robust EPS growth and margin expansion.
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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks slide despite airlines and defence gains, US tech futures rise
FTSE 100 down 26 points at 10,653 Pub shares rise after England World Cup win Deal news for easyJet, ITV and defence sector UK construction downturn...
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Solana Price Prediction Eyes $94 as Network Growth Accelerates
Solana price prediction eyes $94 as 1.6M new addresses support stronger network growth and SOL's short-term uptrend.
4 of Bank of America's Top US Q3 Picks Pay Dividends With Double-Digit Upside Potential
With the third quarter underway, most of the top firms we cover on Wall Street are releasing their top stock ideas for the next three months.
BAC 
Microreactors Reach Milestones and Retailers Go Nuclear
The U.S. nuclear sector advanced on two fronts in recent days. Advanced microreactors completed a key federal target while the existing commercial fleet signed a landmark agreement with a major retailer.
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Clean Energy Stocks Can Get Their Grooves Back
On a year-to-date basis, clean energy equities and the related ETFs have delivered solid returns, but recent price action has left something to be desired.
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XRP Predicted to Hit $1.3 in July: Kalshi
Although XRP has slowed in its recent price rally, stabilizing around the $1.13–$1.14 price range, crypto market traders believe there are still further rallies ahead.
Citi keeps AstraZeneca on 'buy' ahead of second-quarter results
AstraZeneca PLC (LSE:AZN, NASDAQ:AZN) has been kept on a 'buy' rating by Citi, which pointed to a run of late-stage drug trial results in the second half of the year as the key driver for the shares. The Wall Street bank was previewing second-quarter results from the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceuticals group, due on 27 July.
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Musk Calls It ‘Utterly False,' But This SpaceX Rumor Should Terrify Every Apple Investor
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) rose 1.7% on July 1, 2026, the day the Wall Street Journal reported that SpaceX had shown IPO investors a prototype handset: slimmer than an iPhone, running a proprietary operating system, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, and deeply integrated with
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Analysts Just Raised Price Targets On These 3 Semiconductor Equipment Stocks
The goalposts have been moved this summer, and not just by Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Analysts at Susquehanna have boosted their market projections for the wafer fab equipment (WFE) industry, which bodes well for certain companies in the artificial intelligence ecosystem.
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Strategy sells 2,225 Bitcoin as Q2 digital asset loss hits $8.3 billion
The significant Bitcoin sale highlights the volatility and financial risks associated with digital assets, impacting corporate financial strategies. Strategy sells 2,225 Bitcoin as Q2 digital asset loss hits $8.3 billion.
Strategy sells Bitcoin for the first time, reducing holdings by 3,588 BTC to 843,775 BTC
Strategy sold 3,588 BTC in two transactions, reducing its holdings to 843,775 BTC as its enterprise value fell below the market value of its Bitcoin. Strategy sells Bitcoin for the first time, reducing holdings by 3,588 BTC to 843,775 BTC.
Anthropic signs lease for TeraWulf data center in Kentucky
The data center will have capacity of around 400 megawatts with first power delivery expected in the second half of 2027. The lease is initially expected to generate around $19 billion in revenue.
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BlackRock's 2% Bitcoin cap has a hidden impact – advisors may have to sell during rallies
BlackRock's 1% to 2% Bitcoin allocation range reads as a bullish nod to advisor adoption, but it also works as a boundary. Once Bitcoin is included in a model portfolio, its upside runs through rebalancing bands, tax location, and sometimes a loan that keeps the position intact.
Versant agrees to buy golf simulator company Full Swing for $530 million
Versant will acquire Full Swing for approximately $530 million in cash. Full Swing adds to Versant's golf assets, which already include Golf Channel, GolfNow and GolfPass.
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Pound to Rand Forecast: GBP Eyes 22.00 as UK GDP, SA Factory Data Loom
The Pound to South African Rand (GBP/ZAR) exchange rate closed last week near 21.67 after surrendering some early-July gains, with the Rand supported by improving global risk appetite while Sterling continued to draw support from UK monetary policy expectations. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to South African Rand (GBP/ZAR): 21.6704.
BE Semiconductor: A Directional Bet On AI CapEx Spending
BE Semiconductor Industries is a leading provider of assembly equipment for AI-optimized chips, benefiting directly from the AI boom. BESIY's strong order volumes and pent-up demand for its equipment drove 28% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1'26. The company's exposure to hyperscaler AI CapEx and a dominant position in back-end assembly underpins its robust growth outlook.
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Morgan Stanley Faces Higher Expectations Heading Into Q2
Morgan Stanley (MS) remains a Buy, supported by robust profitability, strong capital position, and continued asset inflows despite a tighter risk/reward after a 22% stock rally. Wealth Management and Institutional Securities both delivered strong Q1 growth, with pre-tax margins over 30% and ROTCE of 27.1%, exceeding management's 20% target. Capital returns are rising, with a $20B buyback and higher dividends, backed by a 15.1% CET1 ratio and disciplined risk management.
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