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Ripple Offers Clients Access to Coinbase Derivatives Contracts

Ripple partners with Nodal Clear to provide clients with Coinbase derivatives trading capabilities.

Coinbase CEO: The business of crypto has 'never been stronger'

Bitcoin prices finally started to come alive as traders grew more comfortable with the digital asset as a possible safe-haven trade amid the fresh war.

Victory Capital Boosts Synopsys Stake by 239%

Investment firm now owns 1.52% of semiconductor company's shares

JPMorgan Forecasts Massive Crypto Shift as CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate

Analysts believe the crypto market is primed for a significant rebound in the latter half of 2026 if the CLARITY Act is passed.

Wall Street Slips Amid Tariff and Iran Concerns

US stock indexes edge lower as investors await Nvidia earnings and monitor trade and geopolitical tensions.

SEC Chair Outlines Priorities on Capital Formation, Disclosure Reform, and Digital Assets

Atkins testifies before Congress on the SEC's agenda under his leadership.

Traders Bet on Rate Cut, But Hike Could Be Looming

Fed officials divided on monetary policy path as inflation remains a concern

Bitcoin Plunges as Trump Imposes 15% Global Tariff

Crypto markets fall 4% as Fed liquidity injection, economic data, and regulatory deadline loom this week

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Markets React

U.S. equities close higher as GDP growth cools and corporate earnings shape sentiment

Financial Review: Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) & Xylem (NYSE:XYL)

Comparing the business services giants to determine the better investment

North American Morning Briefing: Stock Futures Climb on Tech Buying

Investors snap up tech shares that have taken a battering from AI fears; Fed minutes, economic data in focus

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

FTSE 100 Rises as Defence Stocks Gain

London stocks close mixed amid quiet trading due to US holiday

Danaher Outperforms Selectis Health in Key Metrics

Danaher's stronger financials, dividends, and analyst ratings make it the superior stock compared to Selectis Health

Treasury Secretary Calls for Crypto Regulation Bill Passage This Spring

Bessent says legislation would provide "great comfort to the market" amid volatility.

Coinbase reports massive Q4 2025 loss as crypto markets crash

The crypto exchange giant suffered a $666.7 million net loss amid plunging Bitcoin prices and investment write-downs.

Dow Hits 50,000 as Trump Predicts Further Gains

Former president credits tariffs for market milestone

Sterling Drops as Politics, BoE Policy Weigh on Pound

Concerns about British leadership and the path of monetary policy continue to impact the currency.

Stocks and Precious Metals Charts Reflect Gradual Decline

Blogger warns of the dangers of extremism and the slow slide into darkness

European Small Caps Poised for Rebound After Tough Years

Analysts see favorable conditions for small and mid-cap companies in Europe to outperform large caps in 2026