Armstrong's Bitcoin proposal highlights growing interest in crypto as a fiscal tool, but skepticism and practical hurdles temper its immediate impact. Coinbase's Armstrong proposes Bitcoin to tackle US $39T debt.
Of the 125 BTC produced in June, 70 BTC were generated through self-mining operations and 55 BTC through cloud mining services. Daily production averaged 4.2 BTC, down from 5.7 BTC in May. The company's total power capacity under management also decreased to 273 MW from 346 MW in the previous month.
The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate is holding close to 1.1415, despite renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that would normally be expected to support the US Dollar. UniCredit believes the Dollar's muted response reflects a combination of higher global bond yields, resilient equity markets and fading expectations.
The shift from Bitcoin to AI investments may redefine asset strategies, impacting Bitcoin's role as a hedge and altering market dynamics. Terawulf inks $19B AI lease, Strategy shifts $65M from Bitcoin to AI data center.
The Netflix stock price is down nearly 20% in 2026. Shareholders are worried about increasing content costs.
Meta's significant AI-related organizational restructuring hasn't paid off. Betting on personal superintelligence gives this business a different goal than its hyperscaler peers.
The $0.000028-$0.0000032 area was an important area on the price charts for PEPE swing traders and investors.
Lumen Technologies offers an asymmetric Buy setup after a 20% decline, with a strong downside floor and cheap upside optionality. LUMN's leverage is below 4x and falling, supported by a $13B PCF backlog and cost-cutting initiatives targeting ~$1B in annualized savings by 2027. EBITDA inflection is expected exiting 2026, with further upside from digital transformation and PCF monetization, though these drivers may take years to materialize.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Ripple nearly closed after the SEC lawsuit, but chose a $150 million legal fight to protect its workforce.
Bitcoin exchange flows have fallen 91% since mid-June, with Binance's EU exit under MiCA emerging as a possible driver of the consolidation.
The Kospi Index is stuck in a local bear market after falling 21% from its year-to-date high. It ended the week at 7,475, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 9,387.
Ripple's Chris Larsen says lawyers once urged executives to abandon the company before it grew into one of crypto's leading blockchain firms.
During an interview with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the company discussed closing after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued it in 2020.
A hearing has been held in the Qian Zhimin 60,000 BTC case, with the Blue Sky Grei litigation receiver formally joining the rights dispute, marking a procedural expansion of one of the largest cryptocurrency-linked legal battles currently before the courts.
Ventas is positioned as both a dividend and growth REIT, benefiting from macro tailwinds in senior housing demand. VTR's investment-grade balance sheet, geographic diversity, and expanding portfolio underpin its resilience and modest growth outlook. Despite a rich 23x forward earnings multiple, upside forecasts are only 7%–10%, warranting a more neutral valuation stance.
This week's crypto stories ranged from policy and payments to market stress and Bitcoin infighting. Trump fueled fresh crypto speculation during the launch of Trump Accounts, Sony Bank won OCC approval for a stablecoin trust structure, and Strike rolled out bitcoin-backed loans designed to avoid price-triggered liquidations.
Gold prices slipped as oil-driven inflation fears pushed September Fed hike odds above 50%, lifting Treasury yields and the dollar ahead of CPI.
The U.S. hit Iran for the third time this week and Tehran has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz again.
Ripple's decision to continue operations amid regulatory challenges underscores the complexities of navigating digital asset and corporate equity separation. Ripple considered shutting down, distributing XRP to shareholders in 2020.
Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse says he and co-founder Chris Larsen considered winding the company down and handing its XRP to shareholders before deciding to fight the 2020 lawsuit.
Rising inflation and bond yields keep another BOJ rate hike in focus, while USDJPY, GBPJPY and EURJPY remain bullish above key support levels.
The cryptocurrency market has experienced mixed developments in recent days, but Ether stood out with a 3% increase between Thursday and Friday. This rise occurs in a context marked by the growth of tokenization, the successful launch of Robinhood Chain, and continued purchases by several companies.
Capri NYSE: CPRI executives said the company is entering a more focused phase after the sale of Versace, with management emphasizing growth plans for Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, store renovations, tighter product assortments and a stronger balance sheet.
Swing traders and investors can wait for an ENA bounce toward $0.105-$0.125 before acting with conviction.
Bitcoin peaked at $126,000 in October 2025 before sliding more than 30% to just over $80,000 by December, and one liquidity gauge built by crypto market maker Keyrock points to why the turn came early. Keyrock's work ties Bitcoin returns to net U.S.
Clarivate NYSE: CLVT said it has reached an agreement to sell substantially all of its Life Sciences & Healthcare segment to Altaris, an investment firm focused on the healthcare industry, in a transaction valued at $600 million.
Empery Digital's stock climbed after the company sold off its entire Bitcoin holdings.
Retail sentiment could dictate where ETH heads next.
SpaceX's stock price is below its $150 opening mark. Despite attractive opportunities, the stock still looks too expensive at current levels.
PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, currently trading near a 52-week low and yielding over 4%. PEP's international segments are driving revenue growth, offsetting North American volume declines from aggressive pricing and consumer headwinds. The stock is undervalued at ~16x 2026 EPS versus a 5-year average of 22–23x, with a fair value estimate of $179.97 versus ~$137.38 current price.