Malta proposes DeFi rulebook covering DAOs under MiCA-era framework
The Maltese regulator is seeking industry feedback on a legal framework for software-governed organizations, arguing that many DeFi projects are not fully decentralized.
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Bitcoin decouples from tech stocks: Is $60K BTC’s next stop?
Bitcoin’s slump accelerated as capital rotated further into the AI sector, raising the odds of a BTC price drop below $60,000.
Micron’s stock is on the rise. Even Apple isn’t safe from ballooning memory-chip costs.
Demand for memory chips will continue to outpace supply in the near term despite efforts to add manufacturing capacity, an analyst says.
Ireland mulls crypto safeguards in response to financial risks
For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations and bribery.
US regulators push user ID requirements for stablecoin issuers akin to regulated banks
The proposed rules by US government agencies suggested that stablecoin issuers be subject to customer identification program requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act, the same as regulated financial firms.
SpaceX options volume explodes as trading kicks off. Here is a low-risk strategy to play the massive surge.
This pro-level move minimizes out-of-pocket costs and helps manage risk.
These stocks are in trouble now that Fed Chair Kevin Warsh removed the market’s guardrails
The new chief is ditching the central bank’s playbook — leaving your portfolio flying blind.
Dollar touches highest level in more than a year. Why this latest rally might be overdone.
The U.S. dollar headed Thursday for its highest close in more than a year, as investors continued to digest the Federal Reserve’s Wednesday meeting, which revived the possibility of further interest-rate increases.
Micron, other memory stocks are having their best year ever. Why do they still look so cheap?
Some of the AI boom’s biggest earners have become its biggest bargains.
Custodia, Vantage propose token that toggles between bank deposits and stablecoins
The proposed system aims to connect traditional banking infrastructure with blockchain-based payment networks with banks retaining customer deposits.
Wealthsimple launches Kalshi-powered prediction market app for Canadian investors
The offering follows regulatory approval earlier this year and comes as prediction markets face legal challenges from regulators, exchanges and policymakers around the world.
Ethereum Foundation leadership exodus continues with director’s departure
Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future.
Bitcoin’s deeply discounted versus AI-stocks, but hawkish Fed risk lingers: Bitwise
Bitwise analysts say Bitcoin trades in a historical value zone, but hawkish Federal Reserve signals and a competition for liquidity could sideline buyers.
HIVE secures $220M AI infrastructure contract with Bell and Cohere
The deal is expected to add approximately $70 million in annual recurring revenue as the company scales its AI-focused operations.
Gen Z’s ‘chicken before the egg’ credit problem: How to build your score when lenders keep saying no
Half of Gen Z-ers say they don’t have enough access to the credit they need to reach their financial goals
My child was given a summer cabin. Should I pay for the $10,000-a-year maintenance and taxes?
“When the time comes, there will be a substantial inheritance to be split 50/50 between our two children.”
Trump’s Iran agreement is a massive buy signal for stocks
Hyperventilating experts were wrong about the Iran war. The end of the conflict is a massive buy signal for stocks.
Bitcoin to $145K by October? Why this 'crazy accurate' 4chan prediction is sketchy
A viral 4chan Bitcoin prediction appears to have nailed past BTC prices, but edited targets and impossible supply claims weaken its $145,000 call.
‘I’ll probably be working until I die’: I’m 60, work as a waiter and have $2,000 in a Roth IRA. What will happen to me?
“I’m afraid I’m in a bad place.”
My husband died when I was 38, leaving me with four kids who each received Social Security. I’m now 60. When do I claim?
“I have called and asked the Social Security Administration about this multiple times over the past couple of years.”