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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.
Coinbase rolls out UK crypto-backed loans as FCA shapes rules
Coinbase launched USDC loans for UK users backed by BTC, ETH and cbETH, expanding its borrowing product as Britain moves toward a crypto regulatory regime.
Bitcoin metrics line up bull signals with $78K the BTC price level to beat
With $75,000 possibly the new floor, Bitcoin is giving hints that a BTC price breakout is about to begin, based on two classic technical indicators.
Strategy buys 34,164 Bitcoin for $2.5B, holdings top 800,000 BTC
Strategy bought 34,164 Bitcoin for $2.54 billion last week, marking its third-largest BTC purchase on record.
Canada March CPI +2.4% y/y vs +2.6% expected
Prior was +0.5% CPI m/m +0.9% vs +1.1% expected Prior CPI m/m +0.5% Core measures: BOC core 2.5% vs 2.3% prior BOC core m/m +0.2%
Strategy (MSTR) Buys $2.54B in Bitcoin in Third-Largest Purchase, Surpasses BlackRock Holdings
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Buys $2.54B in Bitcoin in Third-Largest Purchase, Surpasses BlackRock Holdings Strategy added 34,164 bitcoin to its treasury last week, spending about
LayerZero says Kelp setup caused exploit, as Aave loss questions mount
LayerZero said that Kelp’s DVN setup caused the $290 million exploit, as investors questioned which protocol would step up to cover the shortfall.
Crypto fund inflows hit $1.4B in second-strongest week since January
Crypto investment products recorded $1.4 billion in inflows last week as Bitcoin almost touched $78,000, with assets under management rising to $154.8 billion.
investingLive European markets wrap: Oil holds higher as risk retreats on US-Iran setback
Headlines: Are markets waiting for Trump to come to the rescue once again? Oil prices rebound on escalating US-Iran tensions as ceasefire deadline approaches Iran
Iran reportedly willing to participate in second round of talks this week
The report cites two Pakistani officials in saying that “Iranian authorities have expressed willingness to send a delegation for a second round of talks in
BTC price due ‘new highs:’ Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin saw a green weekly close despite renewed US-Iran war momentum, and a trader forecast that BTC price action would beat last week’s local highs.
How Mastercard plans to settle card payments with stablecoins
Mastercard is testing stablecoin settlement with SoFiUSD to speed up card transaction clearing and help bridge traditional finance and blockchain.
BIS warns dollar stablecoins could strain banks and policy
BIS general manager Pablo Hernández de Cos says US dollar stablecoins could pose risks to financial stability and urges stronger global coordination on regulation.
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IBM’s stock split history: Why Big Blue stopped splitting shares
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Citi strategist flags rare setup for earnings season
It was just weeks ago when the market bears had their happy moment in the sun. A big chunk of the stock market felt like
36-year-old retailer quietly closes 92 stores in surprising shift
A familiar name in retail is quietly reshaping its footprint, closing stores, slowing expansion, and rethinking how it connects with customers in a rapidly changing
Palantir Targeted By Varoufakis: ‘AI-Powered Killer Robots Are Coming’
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