Fed minutes reveal growing support for rate hikes
The minutes make clear that Federal Reserve officials remained divided over the inflation outlook. Source:MarketWatch
Crypto campaign fund Fairshake faces $2 million setback in Florida primaries
In a race that drew criticism to crypto's leading political action committee for featuring fake headlines in ads, Fairshake's expensive effort fell short.…
Apple’s stock could be the savviest buy within Big Tech, according to this analysis
While other “Magnificent Seven” companies spend big on AI, Apple’s more conservative strategy has turned the stock into a valuable portfolio hedge against…
StanChart, HSBC execute first live transaction on Swift blockchain ledger
The transaction connected the banks’ separate tokenized deposit systems through Swift’s ledger, marking a step toward interoperable, 24/7 crossborder payments.…
Standard Chartered analyst eyes $100K BTC as US Treasury doubles long-end buybacks
Bitcoin’s rebound toward $69,000 is gaining momentum as Geoff Kendrick points to improving liquidity conditions and a potential cycle bottom.…
US commodities regulator imposes 5-year trading ban on ex-Alameda, FTX execs
The consent orders ended the CFTC’s case against two former crypto executives after FTX and Alameda agreed to $12.7 billion in disgorgement and restitution…
Coinbase, Circle and Bullish jump as Clarity Act proponents express optimism about bill
COIN and BLSH rose about 8% and CRCL gained nearly 10% ahead of a key procedural vote scheduled for Sept. 15. Source:CoinDesk
Injective receives SEC transfer agent registration for institutional services arm
Injective’s affiliated entity can now maintain securities ownership records, adding regulated market infrastructure to its growing push into tokenized assets.…
I want to be a snowbird, but I’m not sure my $2 million nest egg can sustain two homes
It’s not the purchase price that’s the biggest obstacle, but rather the continuing costs. Source:MarketWatch
AI could supercharge crypto but there’s a catch, Fidelity Digital Assets says
AI agents could boost crypto activity, but much of the value may bypass blockchains and their tokens. Source:CoinDesk
HSBC, Standard Chartered execute first live banking transaction on Swift’s 24/7 ledger
The crossborder transaction is Swift’s first in a pilot project as it tests settlement in its push to remain relevant as stablecoins and tokenized deposits…
Pressure on bonds abates as Treasury announces buybacks. What may come next.
The Treasury Department said Wednesday that it will more than double the size of governmentdebt buybacks, sending yields sharply lower and stocks higher at the…