Oil prices jump by the most in two months after Trump suggests U.S.-Iran cease-fire is over
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate contracts climbed on President Donald Trump saying dealing with Tehran is “a waste of time”
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I’m 73 and still work full time. Can I avoid paying taxes on my Social Security benefits?
“I’m actually earning more each week than I ever have before.”
Dakota Johnson quickly sells $6 million midcentury modern home in L.A.
“Fifty Shades” star Dakota Johnson has officially sold her stunning Los Angeles home for just a few dollars under her $6 million asking price—just days after putting it on the market.
After selling her $5 million Westchester home, Drew Barrymore shows off her RV
Drew Barrymore is going back to basics for her summer getaway this year—revealing that she is ready to take an adventure in an RV.
Alibaba just had its best day in 10 months. Is it time for China techs to catch up?
Alibaba on Wednesday saw its best single share-price gain in 10 months, as the broader Chinese tech sector revved higher after missing the rally propelling U.S., Korean and Taiwanese companies.
It was the world’s hottest stock market. Now South Korea’s stock market has entered bear-market territory
The cumulative impact of several different narratives – competition, sustainability, excessive leverage, international outflows- has sapped the Korean market of its upward mobility since clocking up a record high in June.
Base to activate B20 standard for stablecoins, RWAs and other tokens
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-a-beginners-guide-on-the-different-types-of-blockchain-network.jpg" alt="Base to activate B20 standard for stablecoins, RWAs and other tokens" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Base is scheduled to activate its B20 token standard on Wednesday at 6 pm UTC, allowing developers to begin creating native tokens on the network.</p>
EU to again vote to extend ‘chat control’ rules
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-what-is-mica-markets-in-crypto-assets-regulation2.jpg" alt="EU to again vote to extend ‘chat control’ rules" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>So-called “chat control” rules could be revived in the EU, with lawmakers again set to vote on the legislation Thursday.</p>
StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-can-bitcoins-hard-cap-of-21-million-be-changed.jpg" alt="StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argued that Bitcoin private keys get lost over time, meaning the amount of usable Bitcoin will diminish. Many disagree. </p>
Swyftx eyes crypto payments after securing Australian license
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-time-to-switch-license-australia.jpg" alt="Swyftx eyes crypto payments after securing Australian license" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Swyftx interim co-CEO Andrea Yuen says the company "won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” after it secured a license allowing it to offer payment services.</p>
Secret Network cites AI exploit risks in proposed Arbitrum move
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-explained-what-is-the-interledger-protocol-and-how-does-it-work-arbitrum.jpg" alt="Secret Network cites AI exploit risks in proposed Arbitrum move" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>“The security risk is the part we take most seriously,” the team said, citing old code and AI exploit risks. </p>
CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/paper-document-man-office-cftc.jpg" alt="CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The CFTC has launched a rare crypto-related enforcement action against a commodity pool operator that allegedly defrauded investors of more than $14 million.</p>
Strike launches ‘volatility-proof’ Bitcoin loans amid bear market, but at a cost
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/loan-cash-bitcoin.jpg" alt="Strike launches ‘volatility-proof’ Bitcoin loans amid bear market, but at a cost" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The cost of eliminating margin calls and forced liquidations is an interest rate as high as 14.2% and an obligation to pay on time, Strike CEO Jack Mallers said.</p>
Plot twist: Gen Z is buying houses after all. Here’s how they’re doing it.
Despite soaring housing costs, younger buyers are finding a way in.
Rivian’s stock sale triggers worst rout for the shares in nearly two years
Rivian’s stock falls 18% as Wall Street frets about the EV maker’s cash troubles.
‘Our family is broken beyond repair’: My brother took over my parents’ finances. What can I do?
“Without telling me, my brother petitioned for sole guardianship of our mother.”
Micron’s stock falls as investors wonder if the memory market is near the top
“Most investor feedback continues to point to a skittish AI tape,” one analyst said.
AI-related debt sells off sharply as Amazon looks to borrow another $25 billion
Bonds financing the massive artificial-intelligence buildout were hit hard by selling on Tuesday, as Amazon.com set out to borrow another $25 billion in new debt.
Adobe’s stock is temptingly cheap. Should investors bite?
Adobe has become a polarizing stock in the face of questions about its AI future.
Tesla’s stock could rise 20% thanks to the potential for a SpaceX merger, analyst says
Some on Wall Street see an increasing likelihood that Elon Musk’s two biggest companies will combine.