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Kraken in Talks to Raise Pre-IPO Funding Exceeding $100M
Kraken explores pre-IPO funding talks exceeding $100 million amid SEC regulatory challenges.
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Economics
Biden’s Housing Headache
Amidst soaring home prices and inflation, President Biden's housing promises have fallen short, leaving families struggling.
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Economics
Labor Market in Peril: Are We Facing an Economic Crisis?
Recent data reveals concerning signs in the labor market, questioning the economy's resilience amid a looming crisis.
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Robinhood Enters $200M Deal to Acquire Bitstamp
Robinhood agrees to acquire Bitstamp, a European cryptocurrency exchange, for $200 million.
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European Central Bank Announces First Interest Rate Cut Since 2019
The European Central Bank has announced its first interest rate cut since 2019, reducing its key rates by a quarter-point.
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U.S. May Accelerate Refilling Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Biden administration eyes speeding up Strategic Petroleum Reserve refilling amid energy price concerns.
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US Court Strikes Down SEC Hedge Fund Fee Disclosure Rule
The US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down SEC rules requiring hedge fund fee disclosure.
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Bank of Canada Initiates G-7 Monetary Easing Cycle
The Bank of Canada's rate cut initiates a potential G-7 monetary easing cycle.
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The Toll of Bank Failures on Main Street
As economic instability looms, scrutiny grows over potential bank failures and the Federal Reserve's role.
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Treasury Yields Are Screaming Trouble for the Economy
Treasury yields have stagnated despite Federal Reserve efforts, hinting at deeper economic concerns.
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US Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level in Three Years
U.S. job openings in April dropped to an over three-year low of 8.06 million.
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Thailand Approves Country's First Spot Bitcoin ETF
Thailand's SEC has approved One Asset Management's launch of the country's first spot Bitcoin ETF.
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Cipher Mining Expands Texas Footprint With $2.5M Site Purchase
Cipher Mining bolsters its Texas presence by acquiring a new $2.5 million bitcoin mining facility in Cotulla, set to enhance its capacity with 70 MW by 2026.
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Bullish Bitcoin Outlook: 13F Filings Review
Q1 2024 13F Analysis & Reasons to be Bullish.
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Contango and Oil Price Drops Expose Deep U.S. Economic Weakness
Recent shifts into contango in the gasoline market and falling oil prices signal significant weaknesses in the U.S. economy.
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Economics
US Economy Hits a Wall: GDP Slashes Growth Projections
The U.S. GDP revision to 1.3% signals an economic slowdown, prompting a potential reassessment of Federal Reserve policies amid recession fears.
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Australia to Launch Its First Spot Bitcoin ETF Tomorrow
Australia launches its first spot Bitcoin ETF, the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTB), on the CBOE.
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Wall Street's Dangerous Bet Lobbying for Less Regulation
Major U.S. banks are using intense lobbying to reduce financial reserves, risking taxpayer protection and increasing their regulatory influence.
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Washington Ate Your Lunch, Then Blamed Business
Rising U.S. food prices stem from reckless government spending and monetary expansion, despite narratives that blame corporate greed.
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