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Can Bitcoin's Next Price Floor Reach $800,000?
Bitcoin's next price floor could sit far higher than most investors expect, according to Alexandre Laizet, board director at Capital B, one of Europe's leading Bitcoin treasury companies. Laizet points to a specific catalyst: digital credit, a new category of Bitcoin-backed listed instruments that he says is quietly reshaping demand for the asset.
Exclusive: XRP Could Become Crypto's Top Asset, But Only If Banks Do This First
XRP's next major re-rating will not come from retail traders chasing headlines, according to blockchain researcher Edo Farina. It will come from banks quietly parking the token on their balance sheets.
EUR/USD Outlook: Hormuz tensions tilt risks back to the downside
The US has resumed strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising the prospect that markets may once again have to price the risk of prolonged disruption to one of the world's most important energy chokepoints.
World Prediction Market Leaves Solana for Robinhood Chain
World, the decentralized prediction market that launched on Solana just days ago, is moving to Robinhood Chain in a surprising shift that changes its long-term strategy. The decision comes after the platform was introduced as a Solana-native competitor to prediction market leaders Polymarket and Kalshi.
VanEck Says Strategy's $135M Bitcoin Sale Won't Slow Its $1.25B Accumulation Plan
Between July 1 and July 5, 2026, Strategy liquidated a total of 2,225 BTC for an estimated value of $135.2 million. The firm's corporate digital asset monetization program maintains an available capacity of $1.25 billion.
Cardano ADA Falls as EMURGO Exits Pentad Following SecondFi Hack
Cardano (ADA) came under renewed selling pressure after EMURGO, one of the blockchains founding organizations, announced its withdrawal from the Cardano Pentad, the networks key governance body. The move follows the recent SecondFi exploit, which resulted in an estimated $2.4 million loss and affected hundreds of wallet users, raising fresh concerns about governance and investor confidence across the Cardano ecosystem.
Bitcoin Price Eyes Reversal as Key Technical Levels Come Into Focus
Bitcoin may be approaching a crucial technical turning point as several indicators suggest the leading cryptocurrency is attempting to recover from its recent decline. Although BTC continues to trade near $62,000 after facing resistance, improving market structure points to the possibility of a stronger rebound if buyers maintain momentum.
Ethereum Price Recovery Gains Strength as ETH Outperforms Major Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum (ETH) is showing one of its strongest recovery attempts in months, outperforming many leading cryptocurrencies that continue to struggle below key resistance levels. While the broader crypto market remains uncertain, Ethereum has regained short-term momentum and is emerging as one of the healthier digital assets during the latest market rebound.
Bitcoin Price Drops Below $62K as US-Iran Tensions Trigger Crypto Market Selloff
Bitcoin price remained under pressure after renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran sparked a broad risk-off move across global financial markets. BTC fell 3.17% over the past 24 hours to trade at $61,777, slipping below the key $62,000 level as investors reduced exposure to volatile assets.
Chainlink Community Lead Criticizes Ripple's Kansas Sponsorship, Calls XRP a ‘Bank-Themed Memecoin'
Ripples newly announced five-year sports sponsorship with the University of Kansas has generated excitement among XRP supporters, but it has also sparked criticism from members of the broader cryptocurrency community. Among the most vocal critics is Zach Rynes, the Chainlink community lead, who questioned the logic behind the deal and Ripples broader business strategy.
Oil Rises Amid Concerns Over Supply Disruption in Middle East
Oil rose in early Asian trade amid concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.
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Ford Joins Its Partner Micron on the Coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List
After announcing a long-term strategic partnership with Micron Technology, Ford has joined its semiconductor partner on the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list.
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Bitwise Solana ETF Filing Keeps The SOL Fund Race Moving Beyond Theory
The Solana ETF story keeps getting harder to ignore. Bitwise's filing gives the market another reason to treat SOL as the next major test case for crypto funds beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
A Positive Outlook as Q2 Earnings Season Gets Underway
Total Q2 earnings for the S&P 500 index are currently expected to be up +24.0% from the same period last year on +11.3% higher revenues, with expectations steadily increasing over recent months.
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Target Trims Corporate Strategy Team as CEO Pushes Retail Transformation
Target is reorganizing its strategy team, a group that helps the company set priorities, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (July 8). The move included the elimination of some roles on the team, the report said, citing an internal memo and saying the document's contents were confirmed by Target.
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Waymo Plans to Expand Driverless Cars to 4 More Major Cities This Year
The company will first offer rides to employees, then roll them out more broadly to the public.
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Ripple Brings XRP to Jayhawk Uniforms in First Major College Crypto Jersey Sponsorship
XRP will be featured on Jayhawk athletic uniforms following a partnership announcement between the University of Kansas and Ripple. The agreement marks what Ripple describes as the first cryptocurrency sponsorship to appear on the jersey of a major college athletics program.
AOR: iShares 60/40 Asset Allocation ETF Is Great Core Holding
iShares Core Allocation ETFs (AOK, AOM, AOR, AOA) provide low-cost, index-based asset allocation from conservative to aggressive risk profiles. Each ETF maintains a fixed stock/bond ratio, rebalances semiannually, and charges a 20 bps fee with a 5bps waiver until December 2026. I rate all four ETFs as Buys, recommending investors select based on their risk tolerance and return expectations, using them as core or base holdings.
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Gold declines below $4,100 as US–Iran tensions revive inflation worries, Fed rate hike bets
Gold declines below $4,100 as US–Iran tensions revive inflation worries, Fed rate hike bets
Here's Why Bloom Energy (BE) Fell More Than Broader Market
In the latest trading session, Bloom Energy (BE) closed at $254.29, marking a -5.67% move from the previous day.
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AudioEye (AEYE) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
In the latest trading session, AudioEye (AEYE) closed at $7.22, marking a -2.56% move from the previous day.
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BP (BP) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
BP (BP) closed at $39.21 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.55% move from the prior day.
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Howmet (HWM) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
Howmet (HWM) reached $271.58 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.4% change compared to its last close.
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Carvana (CVNA) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note
Carvana (CVNA) closed at $66.36 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.67% move from the prior day.
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Crocs (CROX) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
In the closing of the recent trading day, Crocs (CROX) stood at $122.44, denoting a -1.69% move from the preceding trading day.
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Here's Why Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD) Fell More Than Broader Market
In the most recent trading session, Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD) closed at $11.97, indicating a -3.39% shift from the previous trading day.
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BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (BBAI) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
The latest trading day saw BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (BBAI) settling at $3.31, representing a -3.5% change from its previous close.
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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
The latest trading day saw Kraft Heinz (KHC) settling at $24.92, representing a -1.5% change from its previous close.
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Cardinal Health (CAH) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
Cardinal Health (CAH) concluded the recent trading session at $237.15, signifying a -1.07% move from its prior day's close.
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Paccar (PCAR) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
Paccar (PCAR) reached $122.5 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.57% change compared to its last close.
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