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HSBC raises S&P 500 target to 7,650 as Wall Street bets big on AI-driven earnings
HSBC has increased its S&P 500 year-end 2026 target to 7,650, reflecting strong market confidence in AI-fueled corporate earnings growth.
UK government sanctions 12 individuals and entities linked to Iran’s shadow banking network
The UK government has sanctioned 12 individuals and entities connected to an Iranian shadow banking network involved in illicit money laundering and hostile operations.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Firms Setting the Standard for Crypto Corporate Governance
BeInCrypto identifies 15 firms excelling in crypto corporate governance, evaluated on public-market discipline, regulation, and leadership.
Intel, Micron and Qualcomm shares jump to records at open
Intel, Micron, and Qualcomm stocks reached record highs, driven by strong demand for AI-related hardware and ongoing semiconductor industry growth.
US stocks open lower as Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ all slide into the red
US stocks opened lower, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq declining due to AI profitability concerns, geopolitical friction, and mixed tech earnings.
US redirects 62 ships since start of Hormuz blockade as humanitarian concerns mount
The US has redirected 62 ships and disabled four since imposing a Hormuz blockade, causing significant maritime disruption and humanitarian concerns.
Circle Stock Rallies 15% as Wall Street Bets on Stablecoin Adoption
Circle's stock surged 15% following positive earnings and a $222 million ARC token presale, signaling strong stablecoin adoption.
Ethics Remains Sticking Point as Crypto Market Structure Bill Goes to Senate Markup
A crypto market structure bill faces a markup in the Senate, with Democrats insisting on ethics provisions regarding politicians' potential conflicts of interest.
Ether Struggles Below $2.4K As Spot ETH ETF Demand Slumps
Ether is currently stalling below $2,400 due to weak spot ETF demand and increased exchange supply.
21Shares to launch HYPE ETF tomorrow as Hyperliquid gains Wall Street access
21Shares is set to launch the THYP ETF on Nasdaq, providing institutional exposure to the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
RKC Price Rallies 25% As Roaring Kitty Returns After 16 Months
Traders suspect Keith Gill's X account was hacked after it posted a Solana meme coin, causing a brief price spike for the token.
Crypto YouTube Crisis: “Even at the 2018 Bear Market, I Had Double the Views”
Prominent crypto creator Carl Runefelt highlights a severe collapse in YouTube viewership, reflecting a broader structural decline in retail engagement across the industry.
Solana ETF Inflows Hit February High: Is $120 Next?
Solana spot ETFs see record inflows as rising futures interest and technical patterns suggest a potential price rally to $120.
Bitmine slows ETH accumulation, declares ‘crypto spring’ as Tom Lee cites bullish drivers
Bitmine has accumulated 5% of ETH supply ahead of schedule and will now slow purchases, focus on staking, and explore buybacks.
Tokenized RWA market reaches $30.9B, up 44% year-to-date as government bonds dominate
The tokenized real-world assets market hit $30.9B, driven by government bonds, offering instant settlement and 24/7 trading.
Aster offers fee-free swaps between USDC and USDT for 30 days
Aster is offering a 30-day promotion allowing users to swap USDC and USDT with zero transaction fees.
Ethereum Foundation names three new co-leads to major Protocol cluster
The Ethereum Foundation has appointed Will Corcoran, Kev Wedderburn, and Fredrik as new co-leads for its Protocol cluster amid leadership transitions.
Donald Trump visits China for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for critical talks with Xi Jinping covering trade, geopolitical tensions, and potential impacts on digital assets.
MARA Q1 revenue drops 18%, says bitcoin mining remains ‘operational foundation’
MARA reported an 18% revenue decline in Q1 but maintains bitcoin mining as its core foundation while expanding into AI infrastructure.
HYPE Price Rises As 21Shares Unveils Groundbreaking Hyperliquid ETF
21Shares is launching the THYP spot Hyperliquid ETF on Nasdaq, featuring unique built-in staking capabilities for brokerage clients.
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark’s Q2 losses swell after losing $224 million on BTC holdings
CleanSpark reported a $378.3 million net loss for its fiscal second quarter of 2026, driven by a $224.1 million decline in bitcoin holdings.
House Freedom Caucus escalates fight over CBDC ban as FISA deadline approaches
House Republicans are attempting to mandate a CBDC ban by linking it to essential FISA surveillance legislation.
Cowboy Space raises $275M to build orbital data centers powered by solar energy
Cowboy Space secured $275 million in Series B funding to develop orbital AI data centers powered by solar-integrated rocket stages.
Coursera and Udemy complete merger to create AI skills giant worth $2.5 billion
Coursera and Udemy have merged in an all-stock transaction valued at $2.5 billion to form a massive online AI education platform.
Spain’s CNMV Fines Gerard Piqué 4 Times What He Made From Insider Trading Tip
Spanish regulators fined former footballer Gerard Piqué €200,000 for insider trading involving shares of Aspy Global Services.
Bitcoin Price Holds Near $82,000 as ETF Inflows Surge and CLARITY Act Battle Intensifies
Bitcoin remains steady near $82,000, supported by strong ETF inflows while the industry faces lobbying opposition against the CLARITY Act.
European Union approves sanctions on Israeli settlers and Hamas figures, raising crypto compliance stakes
The EU has imposed sanctions on Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers, intensifying compliance requirements for crypto firms due to terrorism financing risks.
Council of Economic Advisers estimates $35B boost from opening 401(k)s to private markets
The CEA projects that allowing 401(k) investors to access private markets could generate $35 billion in annual U.S. GDP growth.
Strategy's Michael Saylor says selling bitcoin to fund dividends is 'inconsequential'
Michael Saylor clarifies that selling bitcoin to fund dividends is economically insignificant and part of a broader, calculated capital markets strategy.
Ripple Secures $200M Credit Facility to Expand Institutional Prime Brokerage
Ripple has obtained a $200 million credit facility from Neuberger Berman to scale its Ripple Prime institutional brokerage services and financing capabilities.
DeepSeek-R1 Hallucinates 4x More Than V3, Raising Red Flags for Crypto AI Agent Tokens
Vectara benchmarks show DeepSeek-R1 hallucinates significantly more than its predecessor, posing potential risks for autonomous crypto AI agents.
Dan Ives predicts NASDAQ will reach 30,000 points in a year
Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives forecasts the NASDAQ will hit 30,000 points within a year, driven by strong AI sector growth.
European Council restores full trade ties with Syria after 14 years
The European Council has fully reinstated the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement, ending 14 years of restricted trade relations following the fall of the al-Assad regime.
Circle (CRCL) is trying to prove it's more than just a stablecoin company with $3 billion blockchain
Circle is launching Arc, a $3 billion blockchain aimed at institutional financial infrastructure, to diversify beyond its USDC stablecoin business.
MoonPay makes prediction markets push with Dawn Labs buy, AI tool launch
MoonPay has acquired Dawn Labs and launched an AI-powered tool to simplify trading strategies on prediction market platforms.
Upcoming crypto bill vote shifts fight to full Senate, ‘major obstacles’ remain TD Cowen says
Investment bank TD Cowen warns that the upcoming crypto bill vote is just a procedural step, with major legislative hurdles still ahead.
Michael Saylor clarifies Strategy’s Bitcoin stance: never be a net seller
Michael Saylor confirms that Strategy remains committed to Bitcoin, pledging to never be a net seller despite recent financial loss reports.
3 Bullish Altcoins to Watch This Week
Venice (VVV), Toncoin (TON), and Internet Computer (ICP) are highlighted as altcoins to watch after recent strong breakout performance.
Kevin Hassett opposes new bureaucracy for AI approvals, warns it could push innovation to China
Kevin Hassett warns that creating a new AI-focused regulatory bureaucracy could stifle American innovation and benefit China's technological development.
Binance says AI security systems prevented $10.5 billion in user losses from crypto scams, phishing
Binance reported that its AI-powered security features saved users $10.5 billion from scams and phishing attempts between early 2025 and mid-2025.
Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Global Economy Crash, Recommends This as Top Investment
Robert Kiyosaki predicts a 2026 global economic crash and advocates for silver as a primary investment hedge against fiat currency.
This week Bitcoin faces as a new fed chair colliding with inflation in its biggest macro test of the year
Bitcoin faces a critical week of macroeconomic tests, including inflation data, Fed leadership changes, and a U.S.-China summit, impacting its market trajectory.
Americans for Responsible Innovation urges US to vet AI models for government contracts
Advocacy group Americans for Responsible Innovation is calling for mandatory safety reviews for AI models used in US government contracts.
40% of Trump’s China CEO Delegation Have Crypto Ties
President Donald Trump is visiting Beijing with a business delegation, 40% of whom represent companies with significant involvement in the cryptocurrency sector.
US home sellers outnumber buyers by 630,000, the largest gap ever recorded
The US housing market faces a record imbalance with 630,000 more sellers than buyers, leading to potential price declines.
Kraken parent Payward seeks fresh funding at $20 billion valuation ahead of potential IPO
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, is raising capital at a $20 billion valuation to fund acquisitions and prepare for a potential IPO.
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rises 50% in 25 trading days amid global AI chip race
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has surged 50% in 25 days, driven by intense demand for AI memory chips and broad industry-wide growth.
Crypto Lawyer Warns Anthropic Stock Crackdown Risks Litigation as Claude Launches on AWS
Anthropic has declared unauthorized secondary stock sales void, sparking legal concerns while simultaneously launching its Claude platform on Amazon Web Services.
Kuaishou plans $20B IPO for Kling AI video unit in 2027
Kuaishou Technology is reportedly planning to spin off its Kling AI video unit with a $20 billion IPO target by 2027.
Galaxy, Sharplink Launch $125M Institutional DeFi Fund Using ETH Treasury
Galaxy and Sharplink are launching a $125 million fund to generate DeFi yields from Ethereum treasury holdings.
White House reveals US banks ‘refused’ to attend meetings to resolve stablecoin rewards issue in CLARITY Act
A senior White House official claims banking executives ignored earlier invitations to resolve disputes regarding stablecoin reward policies before the CLARITY Act markup.
Senator Moreno Vows to ‘Break the Cartel’ as Banks Panic Over CLARITY Act Stablecoin Yields
Senator Bernie Moreno accused the American Bankers Association of panicking over potential deposit flight caused by the proposed CLARITY Act's stablecoin yield provisions.
Ondo brings tokenized stocks to Hyperliquid as Global Markets tops $1B in TVL
Ondo Finance is expanding its tokenized stocks to Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM as its Global Markets platform surpasses $1 billion in total value locked.
Sharplink Q1 revenue tops $12 million as it pursues ‘singles and doubles’ hits in ETH yield
Sharplink reported $12.1 million in Q1 revenue while pivoting toward more sophisticated on-chain yield strategies beyond standard ETH staking.
Trump prepares for Beijing visit to negotiate with Xi on grand bargain
President Trump travels to Beijing in May 2026 to negotiate a high-stakes trade and geopolitical agreement with Xi Jinping.
Roundhill Memory ETF hits $6.5B in 36 days, shattering every ETF launch record
The Roundhill Memory ETF ($DRAM) has become the fastest-growing ETF in history, reaching $6.5 billion in assets under management in just 36 days.
Galaxy-backed Boundary to launch ‘verifiable’ institutional stablecoin USBD
Boundary Labs raised $2 million led by Galaxy Ventures to launch USBD, a verifiable stablecoin for institutional users, in summer 2026.
Anchorage is stepping back from Robinhood and Kraken-backed stablecoin group
Anchorage Digital is shifting toward a neutral stance regarding its involvement in the USDG stablecoin consortium backed by Robinhood and Kraken.
Trump takes Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Wall Street chiefs to China in bid to unlock business deals
President Donald Trump is leading a high-profile delegation of U.S. business leaders to China to negotiate new commercial and investment agreements.
American Bankers Attempt Last Ditch Effort To Kill Crypto Market Structure Bill Regarding Stablecoins
The American Bankers Association is lobbying senators to block a digital asset bill, fearing stablecoin yields could trigger significant bank deposit outflows.
Top 3 Meme Coins to Watch This Week as BUILDon Targets $0.60 Breakout
This analysis reviews the technical performance of BUILDon, MemeCore, and Siren, highlighting their current price trends and potential breakout or support levels.
Retail traders boost chipmaker purchases as rally concerns rise
Retail investors are heavily buying semiconductor stocks, sparking concerns that market exuberance may lead to an unsustainable valuation bubble.
MoonPay launching AI agent tool for prediction market trading after acquiring Dawn Labs
MoonPay has acquired Dawn Labs to launch an AI tool that helps non-technical users automate prediction market trading strategies.
Tether unveils developer grants program to fund on-device AI and open-source payments tools
Tether has launched a task-based grant program to incentivize the development of decentralized payment infrastructure and local-first AI technologies.
Bitcoin’s $82K push stalls as Trump torpedoes Iran peace talks
Bitcoin's climb to $82,000 stalled after President Trump dismissed Iran's nuclear counterproposal, though the market showed notable resilience against geopolitical instability.
These forces could push Bitcoin higher this week even as US-Iran tensions continue to rattle markets
Bitcoin faces a critical week as geopolitical tensions and inflation data collide with potential regulatory progress and shifting options market dynamics.
Blackstone and Halliburton invest $1B in VoltaGrid, valuing the power startup at over $10B
Blackstone and Halliburton have invested $1 billion into VoltaGrid, raising the power startup's valuation to over $10 billion to support infrastructure expansion.
SEC delays prediction market ETF launch to May 18 after second postponement
The SEC has postponed the launch of over 24 prediction market ETFs to May 18, citing the need for additional information and regulatory review.
Nvidia Stock Explodes Despite Rumors Jensen Huang Is Cut From Trump’s China Trip
Nvidia shares rose nearly 5% as investors dismissed reports that CEO Jensen Huang was excluded from Trump's upcoming diplomatic trip to China.
Jio Platforms pivots IPO to pure fundraising, no investor exits
Jio Platforms has restructured its upcoming IPO to focus exclusively on raising new capital rather than allowing existing shareholders to sell their stakes.