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Louis Velazquez
Louis Velazquez is a dynamic force at the crossroads of technology, finance, and media. As the founder of MegaHoot Technologies, Managing Partner of FGA Partners and a financial industry veteran, Velazquez has built a reputation for identifying disruptive trends and turning them into profitable ventures. His diverse career spans from his early days as a competitive athlete to becoming a pioneering tech innovator and influential radio show host.
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NK hackers join memecoin trenches, xStocks adds Hong Kong equities: Asia Express
North Korean hackers launch memecoins to launder funds stolen in the Binance hack, while xStocks plans to add hundreds of Hong Kong-listed equities in the
DOJ’s Operation TorNado Arrests 354 and Seizes $234 Million in Cash and Crypto
Bitcoin Magazine DOJ’s Operation TorNado Arrests 354 and Seizes $234 Million in Cash and Crypto The Justice Department and Europol said Thursday that Operation TorNado
investingLive Americas market news wrap: Jensen Huang ousted from Nvidia
US weekly initial jobless claims 200K vs 195K expected Fed’s Hammack: We need to move to restrictive mon pol to lower inflation Jensen Huang ousted
NZ manufacturing PMI eases to 54.9 in October but extends expansion run to 16 months
A PMI still well above 50 gives little reason to doubt New Zealand’s recovery, so the small fall should do little to change the outlook
Strategy stock sheds 5% amid MSCI index removal, Bitcoin sell-off
Strategy shares declined Thursday following MSCI’s decision to remove the company from its indexes, as Bitcoin also fell amid a broader crypto market decline.
Kalshi ends Donald Trump Jr. advisory role over Polymarket investment: Reuters
The prediction market operator said the decision was mutual and followed 1789 Capital’s investment in rival Polymarket, denying political considerations.
Simon Dixon: What It Would Take for Me to Sell My Bitcoin for Gold
▶ Bitcoin Magazine Simon Dixon: What It Would Take for Me to Sell My Bitcoin for Gold Simon Dixon, CEO and co-founder of BnkToTheFuture, tells
DTCC Plans Solana Expansion as Wallet Rules Limit Access
The US securities clearinghouse plans to bring tokenized stocks to Solana in 2027, but analysts say restrictions could limit adoption.
Trump: I would consider a week-long campaign against Cuba
Trump said he wants to “get Cuba done” before his term ends Would consider “a little bit” of military force Says I will not hesitate
US Justice Department, business groups and DeFi firms challenge Illinois crypto tax
Industry groups argued in court filings that Illinois’ crypto tax, which applies even when a transaction yields no profit, could raise compliance costs and violate
US October federal budget deficit sets a record
Outlays of $773 billion vs $689 billion in Oct 2025 Receipts $369 billion vs $404 billion in Oct 2025 Deficit of $404 billion vs $284
Binance Says It Has Fully Covered the $6.34 Billion Hack With Company Funds
Bitcoin Magazine Binance Says It Has Fully Covered the $6.34 Billion Hack With Company Funds Binance said Thursday it has completed coverage of the $6.34
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- Fed Rate Hike, Jensen Huang & Nvidia, Stablecoins
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we touch on the pending Fed Rate Hike, the Jensen Huang & Nvidia saga and how Stablecoins need to be viewed The post Fed Rate Hike, Jensen Huang & Nvidia, Stablecoins first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.
- Nexus Tokens and Reimagining What Community Ownership Can Become
The concept of fan tokens captured the imagination of both the digital asset industry and global communities from the time they were introduced. Sports clubs, entertainers, creators, brands, and organizations saw the opportunity to deepen engagement with their audiences by issuing tokens that represented membership, access, or participation. Yet […]
- Crypto’s Coming of Age, Why Utility Is Finally Overtaking Hype
For much of the cryptocurrency industry’s history, fear of missing out often proved more powerful than fundamentals. Investors piled into projects based on Telegram groups, influencer endorsements, viral social media campaigns, and promises of life-changing returns rather than actual utility. During the bull market years, a token’s ability to […]
- Why the Future of Stablecoins May Belong to Interoperable Financial Networks, Not Individual Issuers
The stablecoin market is entering a new era. For years, the conversation was largely dominated by USDT and USDC, which demonstrated that there was significant global demand for digital dollars that could move faster, settle more efficiently, and operate beyond the limitations of traditional banking systems. Their success helped establish […]
- What Happens if December’s Rate Hike Falls Short of Market Expectations?
Financial markets are increasingly focused on a single question heading into the Federal Reserve’s final meeting of 2026, how aggressive will policymakers be in their fight against inflation? Recent inflation readings have remained above expectations, with October consumer prices rising 0.4% and core inflation staying at 0.3% for a third […]
- Why the Future of Finance Will Be Built on Trading Engines, Not Just Blockchains
For much of the past decade, the conversation surrounding digital assets has been dominated by blockchain technology itself. Investors debated consensus mechanisms, token economics, smart contracts, and network scalability. While those innovations remain important, a more consequential shift is now taking place beneath the surface of both […]
- BitMine’s $6 Billion Loss Isn’t What It First Appears to Be, But Investors Should Still Pay Attention
When BitMine Immersion Technologies reported a net loss of approximately $6.3 billion for fiscal year 2026, the headline immediately raised eyebrows across both Wall Street and the cryptocurrency sector. Losses of that magnitude are typically associated with corporate crises, operational failures, or catastrophic financial decisions. In […]
- What Blackstone’s Major Stake in IIFL Finance Could Mean for Global Capital, Tokenization, and the Future of Digital Assets
Blackstone’s decision to acquire an approximately 16% stake in IIFL Finance through a ₹5,000 crore ($535 million) investment is far more than a simple private equity transaction. The investment forms part of a larger ₹6,414 crore capital raise and will make Blackstone one of the most influential institutional shareholders in one of […]
- Binance’s New Compliance Storm, Iran Probe Allegations Raise Fresh Questions Following Historic Hack
Just as Binance continues to navigate the fallout from one of the largest cyber thefts in cryptocurrency history, the world’s largest digital asset exchange now finds itself confronting a second challenge, one that involves allegations of ignored sanctions concerns, terminated investigators, and renewed scrutiny from U.S. authorities. According […]
- Memecoins, Money Laundering and the Binance Hack, When the Last Buyer Pays the Price
The cryptocurrency industry has long debated whether memecoins are harmless speculation, cultural phenomena, or simply digital gambling wrapped in internet humour. Following new blockchain analysis surrounding the recent Binance hack, another possibility has emerged: memecoins as temporary vehicles for laundering stolen digital assets. According […]