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US credit union regulator proposes stablecoin licensing path

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDgvMDE5ODdmYTQtOGU1OS03ZjM1LWJiMDItOWZhNWU1NmFjZTZi.jpg" alt="US credit union regulator proposes stablecoin licensing path" class="type:primaryImage">The US National Credit Union Administration proposed a federal licensing regime for payment stablecoin issuers operating through credit union subsidiaries.

A 221-year-old U.K. firm to fall into American hands as Nuveen to buy Schroders for $14 billion

A venerable City of London institution is being snapped up by a U.S. asset manager in a nearly $14 billion deal that comes amid growing fears that AI will severely disrupt the finance sector.

The smartest AI trade right now is in molecules and powders, says the research firm known for nailing trends early

Citrini Research says dig deep into the molecules that both AI and traditional industries need and stop focusing on software.

Amazon wants to be a satellite powerhouse. For now, the effort is a financial black hole.

As Amazon prepares to launch 32 satellites into orbit on Thursday, investors have been surprised by how much the company is spending on its Leo business.

OKX Ventures backs RWA stablecoin with Securitize, Hamilton Lane

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YzBkNGUtYjUwOC03NWE2LTllNTMtM2I1MzY2ZmJjYzZjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="OKX Ventures backs RWA stablecoin with Securitize, Hamilton Lane" class="type:primaryImage">The dual-token structure seeks to sidestep US restrictions on yield-bearing stablecoins by separating returns from the stable unit itself.

I’m being forced into a Roth 401(k). Is there anything I can do?

High earners have to pay tax on their catch-up 401(k) contributions and deposit them into workplace Roth accounts.

Siemens boosts outlook as AI orders pour in and its software business defies gloom

Siemens, Germany’s largest industrial that builds the power distribution systems and cooling systems that are required for state-of-the-art data centers, on Thursday lifted its profit outlook.

UK government appoints HSBC for tokenized bond pilot

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmJiN2UtMjdhYS03YTc4LThlMzAtZGExODgzNTQ0ZDQ5LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="UK government appoints HSBC for tokenized bond pilot" class="type:primaryImage">The UK appointed HSBC Orion for its DIGIT pilot to explore blockchain bonds, aiming to improve efficiency, cut costs and boost security.

‘I’m a loner’: I’m 62 with a multimillion-dollar portfolio and no heirs. Should I find a wife for my twilight years?

“I have never been married, have no siblings, and both my parents have passed away.”

Gen Z flirts with crypto to pay for dates this Valentine’s, survey finds

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzUwYmYtMjEwNy03NTEyLTk2NzUtMjkzYTMyZjRlMmNhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Gen Z flirts with crypto to pay for dates this Valentine’s, survey finds" class="type:primaryImage">An OKX-commissioned Pollfish survey finds 13% of Gen Z have paid for dates with crypto, while many non-users cite a lack of a direct way to do so.

Racing legend Hurley Haywood lists his home in St. Augustine, Florida, for $5.2 million

Former race car driver Hurley Haywood is offloading his sprawling Florida mansion for $5.2 million, more than a decade after he retired to the Sunshine State property.

Scared to invest in emerging-market bonds? If you hold U.S. Treasurys, then you already do.

The biggest difference these days between U.S. Treasurys and official emerging-market bonds is that Treasurys pay you a lot less interest.

Currency strategist who incurred Bessent’s wrath exposes safe-haven myth of the dollar

The Deutsche Bank strategist who last month provoked the ire of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent now says the dollar’s safe-haven status is a myth.

Bankers push OCC to slow crypto trust charters until GENIUS rules clarified

The American Bankers Association pressed the OCC to delay new national trust bank charters for crypto and stablecoin firms until the GENIUS Act framework is fully in place.

Binance completes $1B Bitcoin conversion for SAFU emergency fund

Binance completed its $1 billion Bitcoin conversion for its emergency user fund as crypto sentiment hit record lows and smart money traders increased short exposure.

ARK Invest adds $34M Robinhood stake as Bitcoin falls below $66K

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought nearly $50 million of Robinhood, Bullish and Circle shares as Bitcoin dipped and US spot BTC ETFs saw $276 million in outflows.

Strategy CEO eyes more preferred stock to fund Bitcoin buys

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzUwMGYtNDg2Ny03OTcwLWIzMWUtM2M5YjA3NDIzMjZlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Strategy CEO eyes more preferred stock to fund Bitcoin buys" class="type:primaryImage">Strategy CEO Phong Le says the company is moving away from issuing and selling common stock to buy Bitcoin and isn't interested in acquiring Bitcoin treasuries.

Ether set for another ‘V-shaped recovery,’ Tom Lee says

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVjMjUtYjA5Zi03ODEzLTg5MWMtNWRlNTg3NWI2MDFiLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ether set for another ‘V-shaped recovery,’ Tom Lee says" class="type:primaryImage">Fundstrat's Tom Lee argues Ether is close to the bottom and says investors should be thinking about opportunities instead of selling.

Russia is blocking WhatsApp to push ‘surveillance’ app, company says

Russian news outlets reported on Wednesday that WhatsApp’s domain had been completely blocked and was inaccessible without a VPN or another workaround.

T-Mobile’s stock turns higher after earnings. Here’s what’s impressing Wall Street.

The company gave an upbeat forecast for service revenue at its investor day on Wednesday, overshadowing some weak points in its fourth-quarter results.