A $2 million bet on XRP volatility crosses the tape as prices surge
An options trader opened a large straddle on XRP, betting on wild price swings by Aug. 28. Source:CoinDesk
CFTC chair says agency will move forward on crypto regulation if CLARITY fails
Michael Selig said at a meeting of the Innovation Advisory Committee that he had directed CFTC staff to explore developer protections and other cryptorelated…
Binance opens crypto trading to AI agents with user-set controls
Binance’s Agent OS lets AI agents access market data, execute trades and make payments while giving users control over permissions and account access.…
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc Source:Federal Reserve
Sports betting to build wealth is becoming the new American dream
More people under 30 are using gambling as a shortcut to buying a home or paying student loans Source:MarketWatch
The bond market is going to burst the stock-market bubble
Rising yields threaten everything, especially overextended equities. Source:MarketWatch
Moderna’s personalized mRNA shot could reshape the fight against skin cancer — but it may also be overhyped
Doctors and patients are excited about the possible breakthrough, but some analysts believe there’s too much hype. Source:MarketWatch
U.S. CFTC chief puts staff on notice to create crypto regulations if Clarity Act fails
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig told the inaugural gathering of the Innovation Advisory Committee that his agency won't sit idle.…
Neocloud stocks like CoreWeave are having a moment — and time’s running out to cash in
The neoclouds are destined to be “cyclical leasing companies,” according to BCA analyst Noah Weisberger, which implies low valuations for the stocks.…
If rising rates were enough to end a bull market, we’d have entered a bear market long ago
The “Fed Model” has turned bearish — how much should you care? Source:MarketWatch
US debt tops $40T stoking debate on what it means for Bitcoin
Analysts say the $40 trillion debt milestone could bolster Bitcoin’s longterm case, even as Treasury yields, dollar strength and liquidity remain key nearterm…
Apple has gotten too predictable. Can its next CEO bring back the element of surprise?
Wall Street is hoping that John Ternus will shift Apple’s AI strategy by spending more, pursuing larger mergers and doubling down on innovation.…