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Italy’s biggest bank triples staked Ether ETF holdings while cutting IBIT shares
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-ethereum-italy.jpg" alt="Italy’s biggest bank triples staked Ether ETF holdings while cutting IBIT shares" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Italy’s largest bank Intesa Sanpaolo increased its staked Ether ETF position to $7.1 million while reducing its holdings in two spot Bitcoin ETFs.</p>
What was the world’s hottest stock market is now hunting ground for short sellers
South Korea’s once-surging market is now a haven for short sellers.
Caterpillar is killing it, and data-center demand is driving record revenue
Caterpillar’s stock surges after the biggest earnings beat in five years, as demand for data-center construction provided a boost.
The stock market’s brutal summer reset is finally over. Here is why Citadel Securities says it is time to buy again.
Citadel Securities strategist Scott Rubner said markets have gotten a “technical reset” and is ready to recommend buying stocks again.
The trade-off of graduating college early: No debt, but no job?
Students who graduate early still enter a tough job market. Here’s how to make sure that fast-tracking school doesn’t compromise your career.
Jim Cramer plans to sell his Bitcoin over quantum fears as BTC rises 1.6%
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-who-is-jim-cramerand-why-do-traders-love-to-hate-him.jpg" alt="Jim Cramer plans to sell his Bitcoin over quantum fears as BTC rises 1.6%" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The CNBC personality said he’ll sell his Bitcoin holdings due to fears about quantum computing, as some cryptocurrency investors celebrated, referencing the popular “inverse Cramer” meme.</p>
The ‘Magnificent Seven’ companies just did something they haven’t since ChatGPT was first released
The grouping of companies called the Magnificent Seven just did something that they haven’t since the introduction of ChatGPT sent the market into an artificial intelligence-sparked frenzy.
Oil prices rise after vessel reports being hit in Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center said a ship reported being struck by an “unknown projectile” in the waterway.
Former FBI supervisor admits guilt in $1M crypto theft
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-nexfundai-the-fbis-trap-token-explained-2.jpg" alt="Former FBI supervisor admits guilt in $1M crypto theft" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>A former FBI supervisory agent pleaded guilty to stealing about $1 million worth of digital assets from an adversarial country and forfeited about $925,000 in funds to government-controlled wallets.</p>
I got two email invitations from friends. Is this a phishing scam — or am I suddenly popular?
“I was surprised — and flattered — to find myself on the guest list.”
If I marry my girlfriend, 67, will she lose her Supplemental Security Income and divorced spouse benefits?
“She has been living with me for four years.”
Strategy’s STRC retakes $90 after 24% rebound from June closing low
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-what-are-strategy-stocks-and-how-to-create-and-launch-one.png" alt="Strategy’s STRC retakes $90 after 24% rebound from June closing low" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The preferred shares have recovered nearly 24% from their June closing low as Strategy builds its cash reserve and repurchases STRC.</p>
US yen intervention puts Bitcoin, risk assets on notice for liquidity flux
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-226969-bitcoin-is-infrastructure.jpg" alt="US yen intervention puts Bitcoin, risk assets on notice for liquidity flux" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The first US-Japan joint yen intervention in 28 years came amid record bond yields and worries about the yen carry trade.</p>
Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store, Gram rebounds
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-telegram-ban.jpg" alt="Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store, Gram rebounds" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Apple restored Telegram after the messaging platform removed content that violated its child safety policies and banned the user who posted it.</p>
NY judge denies CFTC motion to halt enforcement action against Kalshi
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/b-lawsuit-kalshi-2.jpg" alt="NY judge denies CFTC motion to halt enforcement action against Kalshi" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The ruling leaves New York’s case against Kalshi in place while allowing the CFTC to renew its request before Judge Victor Marrero.</p>
Nigeria sets crypto tax collection rules for digital asset platforms
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-the-crypto-act-explained-nigeria.png" alt="Nigeria sets crypto tax collection rules for digital asset platforms" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The framework specifies how existing tax obligations apply to crypto disposals and rewards, with some withheld amounts payable in the originating token.</p>
Crypto firms are still seeking frontier AI access, only a select few have it
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/ai-hack-1.jpg" alt="Crypto firms are still seeking frontier AI access, only a select few have it " class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Crypto executives say restricting powerful AI models may initially be justified, but it doesn’t make sense as open-source alternatives become more capable. </p>
Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hand-coin-laptop-hack-bitcoin.png" alt="Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Galaxy Research said 90% of the stolen Bitcoin remains unmoved as investigators examine a suspected fourth wave that could lift losses to $130 million.</p>
Bitmine adds $19.6M in ETH, repurchases 4.5M shares
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-company-buys-ethereum-expands-treasury-to-thousands-eth-1.png" alt="Bitmine adds $19.6M in ETH, repurchases 4.5M shares" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitmine said it now holds about 4.8% of Ether’s circulating supply as it pursues its 5% acquisition target.</p>
Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-sofi-and-mastercard-move-stablecoin-settlement-into-global-network.png" alt="Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Mastercard said the tie-up would help banks, fintechs and enterprises expand stablecoin payments, payouts, settlement and treasury services.</p>