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Bitfarms has adopted a "poison pill" strategy to thwart Riot Platforms' hostile takeover bid, aiming to make the acquisition prohibitively expensive.
Soaring food costs have spurred a boom in restaurant real estate, but analysts warn this trend may be unsustainable.
Deporting the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. is estimated to cost $150 billion, sparking intense debate over its economic implications.
GameStop's stock plunged 40% as Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, resumed livestreaming.
Recent rate cuts by the ECB and the Bank of Canada signal a shift in central banking priorities.
Riot Platforms has increased its ownership stake in competitor Bitfarms to 12%.
Semler Scientific expands its bitcoin holdings with a $17 million purchase of 247 bitcoin.
Kraken explores pre-IPO funding talks exceeding $100 million amid SEC regulatory challenges.
Amidst soaring home prices and inflation, President Biden's housing promises have fallen short, leaving families struggling.
Recent data reveals concerning signs in the labor market, questioning the economy's resilience amid a looming crisis.
Robinhood agrees to acquire Bitstamp, a European cryptocurrency exchange, for $200 million.
The European Central Bank has announced its first interest rate cut since 2019, reducing its key rates by a quarter-point.
Biden administration eyes speeding up Strategic Petroleum Reserve refilling amid energy price concerns.
The US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down SEC rules requiring hedge fund fee disclosure.
The Bank of Canada's rate cut initiates a potential G-7 monetary easing cycle.
As economic instability looms, scrutiny grows over potential bank failures and the Federal Reserve's role.
Treasury yields have stagnated despite Federal Reserve efforts, hinting at deeper economic concerns.
U.S. job openings in April dropped to an over three-year low of 8.06 million.
Thailand's SEC has approved One Asset Management's launch of the country's first spot Bitcoin ETF.
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