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Sber Embraces Crypto Loans with USDT and Ether, Leaving Digital Ruble Behind
What happened Russia's biggest bank is moving into crypto — fast.
Getting Paid to Extend: The Case for Muni Duration
Treasury's pivot toward long-bond buybacks gives duration buyers their first clear green light in months — and the November midterms may add a second leg. Key takeaways Treasury's decision to at least double 10- to 30-year buybacks is a policy signal, not a technical footnote.
AMT UFOX: Expensive, High Beta Portfolio Of Space And Connective Tech Names Is A Hold
Defiance Space and Connective Tech ETF receives a Hold rating due to its high-growth, high-beta, and richly priced portfolio, which amplifies risk. With a strategy combining connective tech and space themes, UFOX has a factor mix that is less balanced than QQQM's or IVV's, leading to weaker risk-adjusted return prospects. UFOX's portfolio is heavily weighted towards information technology, lacks defensive sectors, and is dominated by expensive, interest rate-sensitive equities.
UFOX North Korea Hackers Move $19.4M in Bitcoin: Worry Now?
A reported $19.4 million Bitcoin transfer tied to North Korea hackers has revived Lazarus risk concerns. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and why it matters.
Bitcoin Price Correction: Why BTC Stalled Dead at $78,000 Again
Bitcoin corrected from $81,455 after a hawkish Fed. The chart shows the exact same rejection level as May.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Loses 42% of Exchange Outflows: Is Sellout Closer?
Exchange outflows at Shiba Inu recently saw a significant decline, with the metric dropping by about 42% before rising by the time of writing. The rebound itself is still insufficient to alter the more comprehensive understanding of SHIB's exchange activity, even though the normalization alleviates some of the immediate concern.
Bitcoin Whales Just Bought $3B in BTC: Why Analysts Still Warn of More Pain Ahead?
Whales bought $3 billion worth of BTC in the past week alone, while retail investors have been mostly selling.
Bitcoin News: Sberbank Plans BTC, ETH, and USDT-Backed Loans in Russia
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, is preparing to expand crypto-backed lending beyond Bitcoin, planning to accept Ethereum and Tether's USDT as collateral for loans. The move comes as Russia prepares new crypto market rules, but Sberbank's overall offering still depends on approval from the Bank of Russia.
Ares Capital's Non-Accruals Rose to 2.4% of Its Portfolio, Still Below Its Own Historical Average
Ares Capital's non-accrual loans rose to 2.4% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 1.8% a year ago. Compared to the BDC industry and Ares Capital's own history, the portfolio is still performing very strongly.
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PetroChina H1 profit jumps 22%, fuel sales fall as China demand weakens
China's largest oil and gas company, PetroChina , , reported on Sunday a 22% jump in first-half net profit, as higher oil prices and stronger fuel sales boosted earnings.
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Solana Open Interest Reaches $638M Across Hyperliquid Futures
Leveraged whale positions grow after SOL clears its 200-day average and tests resistance near $105.
Canada Pushes Back as US Trade Tensions Rise
US Canada trade negotiations remain stalled as Prime Minister Mark Carney maintains a tougher stance against President Donald Trump and retaliatory Canadian tariffs approach. On Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason also discusses recent departures from Trump's White House, including press secretary Karoline Leavitt, as the administration heads toward the midterm elections.
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He beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?
Former Mississippi Attorney General Mike Moore took on Big Tobacco in the 1990s and is now working on language for a master settlement with social media companies. Meta this week agreed to pay about $17 billion as part of a settlement with a coalition of state AGs, who accused the company of knowingly creating addictive features for kids and teens.
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My REIT Dream Team (Part I)
America's REIT Dream Team features five 'anchor' REITs positioned for secular growth, robust balance sheets, and resilient dividends. Each REIT is selected for exposure to powerful catalysts: housing affordability, aging demographics, densification, middle-market capital needs, and American reindustrialization. Current valuations for AMH, ELS, FRT, EPRT, and EGP are below historical averages, offering potential for double-digit annualized total returns.
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Bitwise CEO Drops Crucial XRP Reality Check as Solana Fund Crosses $1 Billion Threshold
The XRP ETF market is growing steadily, but it has yet to enter the "big league" of billion-dollar crypto funds. The discussion around the actual figures was triggered by a major Solana milestone: This week, Bitwise's Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) officially reached $1 billion in AUM exactly 10 months after its launch.
Charles Schwab Expands Crypto Platform Adding Solana Avalanche and Chainlink
Charles Schwab is adding Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink to its Schwab Crypto platform in the coming months, building on its existing bitcoin and ethereum offerings. The post Charles Schwab Expands Crypto Platform Adding Solana Avalanche and Chainlink appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
XRP's 700% Rally Forecaster Says Ethereum Is Now Crypto's Cleanest Chart
DonAlt says Ethereum has crypto's cleanest chart as ETH holds a major breakout, while XRP cools after its sharp August rally.
Bitcoin ETF Flows Explained: Why Inflows and Outflows Move BTC
Learn how Bitcoin ETF inflows and outflows work, what creations and redemptions mean, and why fund flows can influence BTC prices.
Crypto markets predict XRP to trade at this price on September 1
Prediction markets are signaling that XRP will likely trade between $1.30 and $1.50 on September 1, with traders assigning the highest probability to the cryptocurrency closing in the $1.30 to $1.40 range.
Why Everpure Stock Plummeted This Week
Everpure crushed Wall Street's sales and earnings targets for fiscal Q2 and issued big upward guidance revisions. Investors focused on perceived issues with product gross margins, but this week's sell-off could be an overreaction.
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Walmart Is Down 24%. Is It Finally the Ultimate Dividend King Stock to Buy and Never Sell?
Walmart's payout has risen for 53 straight years, but its dividend yield lags the S&P 500 average. The company's P/E ratio is close to its average for the last five years.
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Bitcoin Old Coins Move Again as 2011 Wallet Records 503,000% Price Gain
A Bitcoin wallet inactive since 2011 moved 10 BTC worth about $777,000, adding to a wave of old coins returning on-chain during August.
Ripple gives $300K to Nepal and Tibet flood relief
Ripple is donating $300,000 to World Central Kitchen and Mercy Corps for emergency food, water and sanitation work in Nepal and Tibet.
Stellar RWA Market Nears $4 Billion as Institutional Tokenization Surges, but XLM Price Lags
Stellar's RWA market nears $4 billion as institutional tokenization surges, while XLM trades near $0.18 and tests key resistance.
Helium Network surges up to 100% as Celina, Texas integrates decentralized wireless service
HNT surged 175% after Celina, Texas integrated Helium Network for municipal wireless coverage, converting public Wi-Fi into carrier-grade Helium Network surges up to 100% as Celina, Texas integrates decentralized wireless service.
Nvidia Stock Won't Be Overvalued by 2028: My Case for Buying NVDA Today
Nvidia looks expensive, but its valuation is relatively modest compared with its historical levels given its extraordinary growth. If Nvidia delivers anything close to its 2028 growth expectations, today's stock price could look reasonable in hindsight.
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Why HealthEquity Stock Sank This Week
HealthEquity posted significant sales and earnings beats with its fiscal Q2 report. The company issued a small increase for its full-year guidance, but management kept its forecast for adjusted earnings per share the same.
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Solana Price Prediction: Is SOL Ready for Its Next Big Rally?
Solana price prediction examines SOL's $100 reclaim, bullish weekly signals, key resistance levels and a potential long-term $1,000 target.
Bitcoin ETFs lose $201.8M as altcoins see inflows – Is a shift starting?
Are investors starting to rotate from Bitcoin into altcoins ahead of September?
VW's Struggles: China Is Key, But The Lock Is Broken
Volkswagen Group profits have collapsed in China, with Porsche exports and JV earnings sharply down. VW's 'In China, For China' strategy aims for 30 new/updated models by 2027 but faces a shrinking market. VW's new models are at last competitive, but that's not enough. Industry-wide gross margins have fallen to 3.8%, with overcapacity and 652 models intensifying price and profit pressure. VW can't make money when competitors are in a chronic price war.
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