Cardano surges 30% on x402 payment test, XRP rises 22%
Cardano surged 30% after integrating x402 AI payment protocol support, while XRP climbed 22% past $1.60 on Fed optimism and growing agent
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Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New Yor
Microsoft commits $15.2 billion to UAE as Middle East AI push accelerates
Microsoft's investment in UAE AI infrastructure could shift global tech dynamics, enhancing regional influence and fostering innovation leadership.
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Iran warns airports against aiding US in stopping flights
Iran's warning could heighten regional tensions, impacting airspace operations and international relations, with potential economic effects.
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Scott Bessent failed to report husband’s JPMorgan stock holdings, again
This incident highlights the challenges of ensuring transparency and accuracy in financial disclosures for high-ranking officials.
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Two-year US Treasury yields climb toward 5% as rate expectations shift higher
Rising 2-year Treasury yields suggest prolonged high rates, impacting borrowing costs, investment strategies, and economic growth forecasts.
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Iran Denies Dropping Its Preconditions During UN Talks With Trump Envoys
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Trump’s Russia tariffs threaten to deepen Europe’s LNG squeeze
US tariffs on Russian energy imports may exacerbate Europe's energy crisis, potentially increasing reliance on crude oil and driving prices up.
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Iran warns Strait of Hormuz closure unless US meets demands
The closure threat heightens geopolitical tensions, risking global economic impacts and complicating diplomatic resolutions in the region.
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FEDS Note: Why Gold Didn't Actually Overtake Treasury Securities as the World's "Favorite" Reserve Asset
Colin WeissIn 2025, world international reserves held in gold surpassed foreign official holdings of U.S. Treasury securities (figure 1), a fact drawing attention from media and policymakers (Nangle,
FEDS Note: New Forms of Money and the U.S. Monetary Aggregates
Kristen Payne and Mary-Frances StyczynskiThe money supply is defined as a group of safe assets with stable values that households and businesses can use to make payments or to hold as short-term inves
B. Riley Securities reiterates buy rating on Strategy, raises price target to $195
The SEC's tokenization exemption could boost digital asset-linked equities, enhancing liquidity and institutional interest in the sector.
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Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Northstar Bank, former employee of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., and former employee of Regions Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Northstar Bank, former employee of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., and former employee of Regions Bank
FEDS Note: Which states are most exposed to tariff increases? A new measure based on the consumption channel
Nick Heyman, Colin J. Hottman, and Ryan MonarchThis note examines the heterogeneous exposure of states in terms of their consumption of direct consumer goods imports, which is an important channel thr
FCA and partners join forces to help improve financial security for millions
The FCA is partnering across sectors to expand protection insurance coverage for millions of unprotected people.
While the market is working well for consumers who have protection insurance, millions
XRP/USD: Bullish BoS Above 1.4538 Extends Push Toward 1.70
XRP's pushing 1.6152 on the 4H, trading a touch above the volatility band's upper edge at 1.5683 with trend bias firmly up. The EMA55 backbone at 1.4384 has been the anchor for this whole leg — price
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Agencies reduce regulatory burden for community banks, increase eligibility for 18-month exam cycle
Agencies reduce regulatory burden for community banks, increase eligibility for 18-month exam cycle
GRT - Descending Trendline Breakout + Key Support Zone!
📊 Technical Analysis — GETTEX:GRT
⏱️ Time Frame: 4D
💰 Current Price: ± $0.02615
📐 Pattern: Descending Trendline Breakout + Accumulation/Support Zone
🟨 Key Zone: $0.02100 – $0.02550
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FEDS Note: Revisiting the Forecasting Potential of Futures Prices
Alex Haag, Colin J. Hottman, and Amanda TinkhamAmid the largest global oil supply shock in history, oil futures prices moved up much less than many expected. The steep backwardation in oil futures fro
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula
Cardano (ADA): What to expect in 2026 & 2029 TA
It is very early, right at the start of a new bull market cycle. ADAUSDT (Cardano) is breaking bullish this week above the neckline of a rounded bottom or cup pattern. This session being full green ab
Financial crime: protecting the hive
Speech by Steve Smart, executive director of enforcement and market oversight, at the Law Society Economic Crime Conference 2026.
IntroductionA few weeks ago, I visited the Bank of England Museum to
Kalshi Gives El-Sayed a Two-to-One Edge in Michigan Senate Race as Polls Move His Way
Nearly $6 million has traded on Kalshi’s Michigan Senate market, where Abdul El-Sayed is now priced at 67% to beat Republican Mike Rogers. The market’s confidence is no longer standing entirely apart
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by BancFirst Corporation
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by BancFirst Corporation
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
FEDS Note: Repo Markets and the Fed’s Balance Sheet: Implications for Monetary Policy Implementation
Sriya Anbil, Alyssa Anderson, Lucy Cordes, and Romina RuprechtAs the Federal Reserve (Fed) navigates periods of balance sheet expansion and reduction, it has become increasingly important to understan
FEDS Note: A Decade of U.S. Cross-Border Payments Efforts
Elena FalcettoniOne of the goals of the Federal Reserve has always been the promotion of a safe and efficient payments system, and it consistently fosters such an environment by playing multiple, simu
FCA and partners continues crackdown on illegal crypto trading
The FCA and partners have taken further action against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in London.
The FCA has carried out further operations with partners to disrupt illegal peer-to-peer crypto t
Bitcoin Cash leads top 100 crypto assets with 28% gain in 24 hours
The surge in Bitcoin Cash highlights the potential for increased institutional adoption, which could drive broader market interest and investment.
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Building a stronger UK investment culture
Speech by Lucy Castledine, director of consumer investments, at the 2026 Investor Summit.
Speaker: Lucy Castledine, director, consumer investmentsEvent: Investor Summit 2026, LondonDelivered: 18 Sept
Bitcoin 4H Chart — Key Resistance & Potential Downtrens Setup
This 4-hour Bitcoin (BTC/USD) chart highlights key resistance levels and a potential bearish setup with projected price movements. The chart shows important breakout zones and a suggested stop-loss (S
US equity mutual funds record largest underweight in AI equities
Active mutual funds' lag in AI equities may hinder their competitiveness, as hedge funds capitalize on AI-driven market growth with fewer constraints.
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FEDS Note: The Price of Bank Funding Behind Private Credit: Evidence from Business Development Companies
Sharjil Haque and Jessie Jiaxu WangPrivate credit is often described as credit provided outside the banking system. In many cases, this description is accurate: private credit lenders originate loans
FEDS Note: Private Credit and Leveraged Loan Markets: Similarities, Differences, and Substitution
Ayelen Banegas, Sophia Castelo, Ahmet Degerli, Christine Dobridge, and Will Kennedy
FEDS Note: Liquidity Transformation Risks in U.S. Bank Loan and High-Yield Mutual Funds: A 2026 Update
Kenechukwu Anadu, Sean Baker, Fang Cai, Logan George, and Erik LarssonMutual funds (MFs) and other open-ended collective investment funds engage in liquidity transformation—they offer investors daily
FEDS Note: Vietnam's Export Boom to the U.S.: The Role of Chinese Firms
Chris A. Avalos, Trang Hoang, and Eva Van LeemputIn recent years, Vietnam has attracted considerable attention as a potential major beneficiary of the 2018-19 U.S.-China tariff increases, reflecting s
FEDS Note: Monetary Policy Stance and Commodity Cycles in Emerging Economies
Oscar Monterroso and Diego VilánEmerging market economies, particularly those that depend heavily on commodity exports, have long been characterized by more volatile and disruptive business-cycle dyna
Agencies seek comment on proposed third-party risk management guidance and issue statement on community bank engagement with core service providers
Agencies seek comment on proposed third-party risk management guidance and issue statement on community bank engagement with core service providers
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
FEDS Note: The AI Buildout and the Economy: Publicly Available Data to Assess AI's Impact
Paul E. Soto, Mason Thieu, and Jeffrey S. AllenThis note presents publicly available indicators that can help researchers and policymakers track the evolution of the generative AI buildout and its pot
FEDS Note: Examining the Sensitivity of Regional Banks to Macroeconomic Shocks
Faith Achugamonu, Elena Afanasyeva, Tim Schmidt-Eisenlohr, and Matthew P. SeayFollowing the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), banking supervision and regulation became more stringent for largest banks, p
FEDS Note: Fifth Conference on the International Roles of the U.S. Dollar: Stablecoins, Digital Payments, and the International Role of the U.S. Dollar
Ricardo Correa, Linda Goldberg, Ritt Keerati, Juan M. Londono, and Fabiola RavazzoloThe U.S. dollar continues to occupy a central role in the global economy. It remains the most widely used currency i
Young investors trust AI more than TV or celebrities
Four in 5 less experienced investors have used AI for help with investing – and around two-thirds report doing so occasionally or regularly.
New research focused on 18- to 40-year-olds who own or are
Better outcomes begin when payment firms understand customers’ needs
During our review of consumer vulnerability, we saw how relatively simple changes can make a real difference. One payments provider serving small business customers found that some customers were stru
FCA sets out steps to support small businesses' access to finance
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could access finance more easily after the FCA sets out practical steps to help.
An FCA review found no evidence that its regulation is a major barrier for S
FCA opens investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd
We are investigating potential offences by Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd (EES).
The reason for opening the investigation is that it appears to us that, between 1 February 2020 and 4 June 2026, EES