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Louis Velazquez is a dynamic force at the crossroads of technology, finance, and media. As the founder of MegaHoot Technologies 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.
Germany May ZEW survey current conditions -77.8 vs -77.8 expected
Prior -73.7 Economic sentiment -10.2 vs -19.8 expected Prior -17.2 The headline reading shows that the read on business conditions are seen worsening further, with
Three men charged in US over crypto wrench attack spree
US prosecutors say three men posed as delivery drivers and forced entry into homes to steal at least $6.5 million in crypto.
Binance says AI-powered security thwarted $10B in fraud since 2025
Binance says it prevented $10.53 billion in user losses and blacklisted 36,000 malicious addresses, with AI now powering over half of its fraud controls.
‘I failed them’: Goliath Ventures CEO charged with crypto Ponzi apologizes
Christopher Delgado, the former Goliath Ventures CEO charged with fraud and money laundering, has publicly apologized to investors of what US prosecutors allege is a
The overall risk mood leans more defensively as we get into European trading today
The US-Iran conflict continues to drag on and at this stage, it looks like nothing will change for at least another week. After keeping somewhat
Ethereum Foundation hits ‘Glamsterdam’ milestones, names new protocol leads
The Ethereum Foundation has finalized a new gas limit floor and improvement proposal for its “Glamsterdam” upgrade, which is likely to go live sometime in
What is the distribution of forecasts for the US CPI?
The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect.
Germany headline inflation nudges up on higher energy prices due to Middle East conflict
CPI +2.9% vs +2.9% y/y prelim Prior +2.7% HICP +2.9% vs +2.9% y/y prelim Prior +2.8% Core CPI +2.3% y/y Prior +2.5% Headline inflation pressures
Hackers used AI to craft zero-day attack to bypass 2FA: Google
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group says it has “high confidence” a threat actor used an AI model to help discover and weaponize a vulnerability in a
Bitmine slows Ethereum buys, targets December to own 5% of supply
Tom Lee has also doubled down on the idea that the crypto spring has started and pointed to the Ether price rising in correlation with
MARA shares sink on first-quarter revenue miss, $1.3B loss
MARA Holdings says Bitcoin mining remains the company’s “operational foundation” while it moves to expand into AI.
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Oil and the USD held firm, US-Iran pessimism
What are investment banks expecting in US April inflation data? (It ain’t pretty) Alphabet plans first yen bond sale to fund $190 billion AI spending
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Trump’s Gas Tax Cut Could Backfire: Peter Schiff Warns Could ‘Weaken The Dollar,’ Sending Oil Prices Higher
Peter Schiff cautions against eliminating gas tax, warning it could weaken the dollar and lead to higher oil prices. Importance Rank: 1 read more
Howard Lutnick Says US Is ‘Bringing Back’ Semiconductor Manufacturing: Here Are ETFs That Could Benefit
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick highlighted a renewed push for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing amid AI-driven demand. Importance Rank: 1 read more
Germany May ZEW survey current conditions -77.8 vs -77.8 expected
Prior -73.7 Economic sentiment -10.2 vs -19.8 expected Prior -17.2 The headline reading shows that the read on business conditions are seen worsening further, with
Lumentum AI pivot triggers massive Nasdaq 100 shakeup
Some companies spend decades on the Nasdaq without ever cracking the inner circle. Then one Friday afternoon, an announcement changes everything. That very scenario just
UK borrowing costs surge as Starmer leadership crisis rattles bond markets
30-year gilt yield at highest this century as cabinet ministers pressure prime minister to consider his position
