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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.
BitGo posts wider Q1 loss despite revenue more than doubling
BitGo’s headline revenue figure doubled year-over-year to $3.8 billion, but a Bitcoin price decline and IPO-related costs pushed net losses to $60.7 million in the
China new bank loans disappoint in April as sluggish start to the year continues
New yuan loans for the month of April came in at -¥10 billion. Yes, that’s another negative reading and one to follow up the supposed
Trump and Xi had a good meeting, says White House official
The two sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation Also discussed expanding market access for US businesses into China and increasing Chinese investment Trump, Xi
NY judge pushes back hearing for Aave’s bid to unfreeze $71M in ETH
A New York judge has ordered supplemental briefings because Aave did not adequately outline how compounding losses could occur if the restraining notice remains in
Trump’s White House weighs 250 pardons to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
One of the developers behind the crypto-mixing protocol Samourai Wallet has publicly expressed hopes for a pardon, along with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
What are the main events for today?
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight was the UK GDP report. The data beat expectations almost across the board, with a solid
Bitcoin risks slump after hitting ‘major bear market resistance’: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin’s rally may reverse as its price has hit a historic resistance level and traders appear to already be taking profits, said CryptoQuant in a
Bitcoin firm Nakamoto records net loss in Q1 despite sixfold revenue growth
Nakamoto CEO David Bailey said the company is focused on scaling its Bitcoin treasury, services and trading strategies for the remainder of 2026.
Spain inflation eases a little in April but still much higher than before US-Iran conflict
Even so, headline inflation increased further by 0.4% on the month with price pressures seen more widespread. Restaurants and accommodation services saw a 1.2% increase
UK March monthly GDP +0.3% vs -0.2% m/m expected
Prior +0.5%; revised to +0.4% Services output +0.3% vs -0.1% m/m expected Prior +0.5% Industrial output -0.2% vs -0.3% m/m expected Prior +0.5%; revised to
UK Q1 preliminary GDP +0.6% vs +0.6% q/q expected
Prior +0.1% GDP +1.1% vs +0.8% y/y expected Prior +1.0% More to come.. This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.
Only 4% of Americans weigh crypto when placing their votes: Poll
US adults are largely wary of crypto and consider it the least important policy issue when picking who to vote for, according to a poll
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Disney quietly cracks down on common tech item
When the first Disneyland theme park opened in California in 1955, the public coming in to spend a day going on rides and seeing their
BitGo posts wider Q1 loss despite revenue more than doubling
BitGo’s headline revenue figure doubled year-over-year to $3.8 billion, but a Bitcoin price decline and IPO-related costs pushed net losses to $60.7 million in the
China new bank loans disappoint in April as sluggish start to the year continues
New yuan loans for the month of April came in at -¥10 billion. Yes, that’s another negative reading and one to follow up the supposed
Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Intuitive Machines Expectations Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
Intuitive Machines (LUNR) to release earnings, expected to report loss of 6 cents/share. Missed revenue estimates in past, shares up 11.2%. Importance Rank: 1 read
Trump Mobile Finally Starts Shipping $499 T1 Smartphones After Months Of Delays
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