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Investors brace for renewed volatility after this weekend’s Iran developments

After a three-week-long rally that’s brought the S&P 500 to new record highs, investors are again bracing for uncertainty following a whirlwind of weekend developments concerning the war with Iran.

Kelp exploit highlights problem with non-isolated DeFi lending: Crypto execs

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZGE2NzMtMzRkOS03YTdhLTk3NzQtNDU4ZTkyZjBhODI1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Kelp exploit highlights problem with non-isolated DeFi lending: Crypto execs" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The contagion from the Kelp exploit could have been contained, but at the cost of capital efficiency, according to the founder of Curve Finance.</p>

The S&P 500 blows past 7,000 in an epic comeback rally. Here’s why it can keep going.

The Iran war may or may not be nearing a conclusion. But as far as the stock market is concerned, it’s no longer been worth worrying about.

Bitcoin price drops to $75K as new Hormuz closure puts focus on oil

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZGE1YTUtYzQ3Zi03MjI3LThlOWMtYTM2NmNhMGUxZGVlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin price drops to $75K as new Hormuz closure puts focus on oil" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitcoin foreshadows fresh market mayhem as it appears that the US-Iran war has returned, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz oil route.</p>

I’m planning to retire at 60. Should I sell my house and invest the $500,000?

“Renting improves cash flow by about $1,300 a month.”

Aluminum giant Alcoa to sell dormant smelter to Bitcoin miner NYDIG: Report

Alcoa is nearing a deal to sell its idle Massena East smelter to NYDIG as US industrial sites increasingly shift toward Bitcoin mining and AI data centers.

RaveDAO denies manipulation as Binance, Bitget probe RAVE trading activity

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZGE0OTUtNGVlYy03ODEzLWI5M2YtMDA2Y2JkYzcyNmViLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="RaveDAO denies manipulation as Binance, Bitget probe RAVE trading activity" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>RaveDAO denies involvement in RAVE token price surge and crash as Binance and Bitget launch investigations into suspected market manipulation.</p>

Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities weigh entering prediction markets

Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities executives have separately aired interest in prediction markets, but each is looking to steer clear of sports offerings.

Caitlyn Jenner escapes memecoin lawsuit as judge says token not a security

A federal judge has tossed a class lawsuit over Caitlyn Jenner’s memecoin, saying it did not plausibly allege that the token was an unregistered security.

Warren claims SEC’s Atkins likely misled Congress over enforcement data

SEC chair Paul Atkins is under fire from Senator Elizabeth Warren, who says he “may have been deliberately trying” to mislead Congress about the agency’s enforcement activity.

Kelp restaking platform exploited, $293M drained in attack

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZGEyOGQtY2ZkYS03YzgyLTk0M2YtMTk2ODk1N2VlNjQyLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Kelp restaking platform exploited, $293M drained in attack" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The attack caused a "cross-protocol contagion" that has impacted at least nine crypto protocols, blockchain security firm Cyvers said.</p>

Solana futures open interest rose by 20% this week: Is $100 SOL next?

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZGExZWQtZmRlYS03NDM4LWExNjQtMWI4OGY3MWQzODJjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Solana futures open interest rose by 20% this week: Is $100 SOL next?" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>SOL’s steady recovery alongside the wider crypto market has traders debating whether $100 could be the next stop for the altcoin.</p>

Bitcoin mining difficulty falls, but projected to rise in next adjustment

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjA4YzUtNTA4YS03ZGI2LWJmNWMtOWU0MWQwNzMzNzZl.jpg" alt="Bitcoin mining difficulty falls, but projected to rise in next adjustment" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The average block time at publication is about 9.8 minutes, falling slightly short of the 10-minute block target, according to CoinWarz.</p>

Planning to age in place? Watch out for these hidden costs.

Most retirees want to stay in their homes as they age. It might not be worth it.

Big Tech’s giant headache: billions in AI capital spending and investors demanding quick results

Implementing AI carries plenty of risks — most of which stem from its tremendous potential.

Iran views BTC as a strategic asset, but USDt still dominates oil tolls: BPI

The Iranian government chose Bitcoin as a payment method for oil tolls due to its confiscation-resistant properties, but only dollar stablecoins have been used so far.

These stocks and ETFs can beat the ‘sell in May’ slump — and dodge the 2026 midterm blues

You don’t have to exit the market to survive a summer lull. Here’s your ‘stay and play’ strategy for the 2026 election cycle.

Mayor Mamdani’s $500 million war on the rich will force New York City’s top taxpayers to Florida

Proposed second-home tax on New York City luxury units is a gamble that the ultrawealthy won’t race for the exit.

Tariff refunds are coming: Here’s who will get them first

Tariff refunds have been in the works for about two months, following a Supreme Court decision.

It’s ridiculously easy for kids to get hooked on gambling. Here’s how parents can help.

The rise of sports-betting apps and prediction markets has turbocharged teen gambling on games — and parents often have no idea.