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A week later and not much has changed with the Strait of Hormuz situation
From the end of last month: There’s still mud in the waters on how things are playing out with the Strait of Hormuz Last week,
investingLive European markets wrap: Dollar firms, US stocks eye bounce to start the week
Headlines: A week later and not much has changed with the Strait of Hormuz situation EUR/USD continues to erase the NFP gains as focus remains
$60.4K Becomes ‘most important area:’ Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin saw its highest levels in nearly two weeks at the weekly close, but bulls needed a push beyond $65,000 for real trend inflection, said
Dormant $1.9M Bitcoin tied to New York lawsuit moves after nearly 15 years
A Bitcoin address dormant for nearly 15 years moved $1.9 million in BTC as a New York lawsuit seeks ownership of thousands of inactive holdings.
South Korea weighs action against Polymarket over gambling concerns
South Korea’s media and communications review body will hear from Polymarket before deciding whether to issue a corrective request against the prediction market platform.
Eurozone investor sentiment sees significant improvement in July – Sentix survey
Sentix investor confidence -3.1 vs -10.0 expected Prior -13.4 That’s a marked improvement in investor morale heading into July as the broader sentiment picks up
UK construction sector remains subdued in June – PMI data
Construction PMI 38.4 vs 40.0 expected Prior 38.2 UK construction activity continues to be subdued in June even with slower reductions in new orders in
Eurozone May PPI +0.2% vs +0.2% m/m expected
PPI +% vs +0.2% m/m expected Prior +0.6% PPI +% vs +5.7% y/y expected Prior +4.9% More to come.. This article was written by Justin
Eurozone May retail sales +0.2% vs +0.3% m/m expected
Retail sales % vs +0.3% m/m expected Prior -0.4% More to come.. This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.
Stablecoin transaction volume hits record $1.79T in June
Stablecoins are maturing and are positioned for even greater reach as the market evolves, said crypto researcher Nick Ruck.
German factory orders see a broader pick up again in May
Industrial orders +1.9% vs +1.5% m/m expected Prior -3.8%; revised to -3.2% It’s a modest rebound in German manufacturing orders, after the more disappointing April
Nigel Farage accepted gifts from crypto-linked fraudster: Report
Before he was an MP, Nigel Farage was reportedly gifted staff, security and other benefits from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster involved in a crypto
- MegaHoot Technologies Opens the Door for Global Fintech and Money Transfer Companies to Integrate the White-Label Pecu Wallet
MegaHoot Technologies announced a major milestone today as it officially opened the doors for fintech and money transfer companies worldwide to […]
- The Euro Stablecoin Project Backed by 37 Banks, Europe’s Most Ambitious Digital‑Currency Initiative to Date
Europe’s financial sector took a decisive step toward large‑scale digital‑asset adoption this week as 37 major banks across the European Union […]
- The SEC and the Tokenization of Stocks, Regulation, Infrastructure and the Emerging Digital Securities Market
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has intensified its focus on the tokenization of stocks and other traditional financial instruments, […]
- Pecu Novus Joins Chainlist, Opening a 110,000 TPS Blockchain to the World’s Largest Smart Contract Developer Ecosystem
A nine-year-old Layer-1 network completes its EVM transition and the timing may matter more than the listing itself. On a directory page that most […]
- HSBC, Canton and the Institutional Tokenisation Stack
On April 13, 2026, HSBC’s Global Payments Solutions division confirmed it had successfully completed a pilot simulating the issuance, transfer, and […]
- Morgan Stanley Signals Strategic Shift Toward a Tokenized Financial System
As global financial markets continue to evolve under the weight of digital infrastructure, Morgan Stanley is increasingly positioning itself for what […]
- How eToro’s Zengo Deal Reshapes the Competitive Landscape for Money Transfer and Trading Platforms
eToro has entered into an agreement to acquire Zengo, a self‑custodial crypto wallet provider, in a deal valued at around $70 million, according to […]
The Fertilizer “Long Tail” Threatens Global Food Security
Hunger and food insecurity don’t move in sync with oil prices—and right now, fertilizer supply and affordability remain a major global pressure point. Elizabeth Kennedy
Kevin O’Leary, Dave Ramsey clash over Trump Accounts
At the Trump Account Summit in January, someone made a claim that runs counter to the guidance of many credentialed financial planners. “What I love
Is Micron a good long-term investment? What buy-and-hold investors should know
You’d have to be on a field trip to the Strait of Hormuz to have missed Micron Technology (MU)’s latest roller coaster ride. In the
Dave Ramsey, Vanguard warn Americans on housing costs
Home affordability is a national crisis. The median monthly mortgage payment hit an annual high of $2,647 in June, according to Redfin data. High home
Putin is running out of options
The Russian leader may want to escalate his war — but that is harder than it sounds