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Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.

6 hours ago

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.

6 hours ago

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.

SpaceX IPO Fever Hits -- Here's the One Space Stock You Should Buy Now

Rocket Lab is the only publicly traded company delivering significant progress across the entire space value chain, achieving record revenue and expanding margins.

Information security

18 hours ago

SEC Warns Fake Officials Exploit Trust With Fraud Tactics Targeting Investors

Impersonation scams using SEC branding are increasing, exploiting investor trust through social media and text messages.

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.

London startup

British Business Bank backs 9fin with $20m as fintech reaches unicorn status

Venture

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.

London startup

British Business Bank backs 9fin with $20m as fintech reaches unicorn status

British Business Bank invested $20 million in 9fin, achieving unicorn status and enhancing the UK's fintech position.

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.

more#fintech

Privacy professionals

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38 minutes ago

Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator | TechCrunch

Delve has lost its relationship with Y Combinator amid controversy over compliance and misleading claims.

Tech industry

7 hours ago

Intel's Panther Lake Chip is Seriously Impressive. It's Time to Buy the Stock

Intel's stock has surged nearly 130% under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, signaling a potential comeback in the chip industry.

6 hours ago

Buy SGOV if You Think the Federal Reserve Is Set to Hike Rates

Rate hikes are now anticipated due to rising inflation and geopolitical tensions, altering previous expectations of cuts by the Federal Reserve.

#prediction-markets

4 hours ago

Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

4 hours ago

Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

more#prediction-markets

Silicon Valley

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Better bets on ChatGPT for mortgage origination push

The Tinman platform streamlines mortgage processing, reducing costs and onboarding time for lenders significantly.

Business intelligence

Wall Street Calls Snowflake a Top AI Infrastructure Pick

Benchmark rates Snowflake as a Buy with a $190 target, highlighting its role in the $500B AI Data Cloud market.

Bootstrapping

fromEntrepreneur

3 Financial Habits Every Expat Startup Founder Should Adopt Now

US expat founders must manage both US and foreign tax obligations from the start.

European startups

'Liberation Day' 1 Year Later: How This Tiny AI Play Turned Into a 3,350% Winner

AXT's stock surged 3,353.60% due to its role in AI infrastructure despite initial tariff impacts.

Law

fromEngadget

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.

London startup

For London's fintech and SaaS firms, digital risk is no longer theoretical - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reputation is a critical business variable for fintech and SaaS companies, impacting partnerships, regulations, and revenue.

World politics

fromAxios

Jamie Dimon's warning: More geopolitical risk for America than since WWII

Business leaders must engage more actively in societal issues, as political solutions alone are insufficient.

US Elections

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

NYC music

fromRAIN News

RAIN Notes: March 30

iHeartMedia plans a unified national radio experience for America's 250th birthday with synchronized broadcasts and major celebrations.

Digital life

What Fast-Moving Digital Industries Teach Us About Business Agility

Fast-moving industries exemplify business agility by rapidly adapting to trends and customer needs, a practice all businesses should adopt.

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/22/26 - 3/28/26

NYC startups raised significant funding this week, including Thesis Care's $45M and Spade's $40M in Series A and B rounds respectively.

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.

Fundraising

fromAlleywatch

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/22/26 - 3/28/26

NYC startups raised significant funding this week, including Thesis Care's $45M and Spade's $40M in Series A and B rounds respectively.

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.

more#venture-capital

8 hours ago

The AI gold rush is real - but great companies don't need to mine it | Fortune

AI dominates investment conversations, but not all successful companies need to be AI-focused.

Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are 'Coming Soon'

Charles Schwab is launching cryptocurrency trading accounts for 46 million clients, allowing direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether.

Cryptocurrency

Citadel-Backed Exchange Applies For US Trust Bank Charter

22 hours ago

Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are 'Coming Soon'

Charles Schwab is launching cryptocurrency trading accounts for 46 million clients, allowing direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether.

Citadel-Backed Exchange Applies For US Trust Bank Charter

EDX Markets applied for a national trust bank charter to integrate digital assets with the US banking system.

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.

fromEngadget

Banks working on the SpaceX IPO reportedly have to subscribe to Grok

Elon Musk requires banks and firms working on SpaceX's IPO to subscribe to Grok, despite its controversial nature.

fromEntrepreneur

Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein Shares the Smartest Way to Use Your First $5,000 in Savings

Lloyd Blankfein advises young workers to prioritize life insurance, buy a used car for fun, and then invest in stocks.

US Elections

fromwww.cbc.ca

Wall Street set for lower open after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes | CBC News

Wall Street indexes are set for a lower open due to increased military tensions in the Middle East, impacting oil prices and market sentiment.

Poker

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.

Tech industry

Microsoft vs Meta: Both AI Stocks Have Been Hit Hard, But One Is a Better Buy Now

Microsoft focuses on enterprise AI infrastructure while Meta invests heavily in consumer AI and advertising.

US dollar stable near recent highs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Escalating geopolitical risk continued to dominate global markets' concerns, with safe-haven demand keeping the dollar index anchored near a multi-week high.

World politics

Silicon Valley

fromFuturism

Wall Street Has a Major Problem With AI Data Centers

Data centers consume significant energy, causing rising electricity costs and public opposition, impacting future construction and investor expectations.

fromTechCrunch

20 hours ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.

#ai

2 hours ago

$2B chasing Anthropic, $600M of OpenAI unsold: how secondary markets are repricing the AI race - Silicon Canals

The secondary market indicates a fundamental shift favoring Anthropic over OpenAI in the AI sector.

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.

2 hours ago

$2B chasing Anthropic, $600M of OpenAI unsold: how secondary markets are repricing the AI race - Silicon Canals

The secondary market indicates a fundamental shift favoring Anthropic over OpenAI in the AI sector.

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.

more#ai

US dollar rose amid a rebound in geopolitical concerns - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US dollar returned to the upside as geopolitical fears rebounded after US President Trump's address to the nation. The rhetoric fuelled risk aversion and flows toward the dollar while oil prices surged.

US Elections

fromSubstack

Q1 Market Whiplash, Millionaire Tax Strategies and Bitcoin Backed Mortgages - Episode 183

The sharp rise in oil prices and renewed inflation concerns created significant pressure on both stocks and bonds, impacting investor sentiment and market dynamics.

Retirement

Charles Schwab Signals Direct Bitcoin Trading Push

Charles Schwab is launching a product for direct cryptocurrency trading, expanding its services into digital assets for retail investors.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Inside the data center financing boom and the teams Wall Street is building to win it

Wall Street banks are rapidly financing AI data centers, with deal values soaring into the tens of billions, necessitating a shift in funding strategies.

ARKK Let's You Bet Big on Crypto Infrastructure With Top Disruptors In 2026

Cathie Wood continues to invest in Ark Innovation ETF despite market downturns, focusing on future tech and crypto infrastructure.

The hedge fund billionaire betting Miami can rival New York's Wall Street | Fortune

Ken Griffin is betting on Miami as a future financial hub, relocating Citadel to capitalize on its growth potential.

fromSubstack

Equity Compensation Is How Modern Millionaires Are Made

Equity compensation is crucial for modern employees, impacting wealth accumulation and tax implications.

21 hours ago

Ripple Highlights RLUSD Impact as Real-World Value Flows Into Small Businesses

Ripple's RLUSD initiative invests $15 million to support underserved U.S. small businesses, enhancing access to capital and job creation.

#openai

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Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.

fromwww.theguardian.com

If OpenAI is to float on the stock market this year, it needs to start turning a profit

OpenAI must refine its business model to achieve profitability before a potential flotation this year.

fromFuturism

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.

fromwww.theguardian.com

If OpenAI is to float on the stock market this year, it needs to start turning a profit

OpenAI must refine its business model to achieve profitability before a potential flotation this year.

These 4 High-Yield ETFs Promise Big Payouts, but Only 1 Looks Truly Safe

Different ETFs offer varying income sources and sustainability, with distinct risks and yields.

fromSubstack

2 weeks ago

BuzzFeed's AI Collapse, Coinbase vs. Big Banks, and the SpaceX IPO Is Official - Episode 182

Markets and technology are rapidly evolving, impacting companies like BuzzFeed, Coinbase, and SpaceX.

Openeden Partners With BNY Investments to Launch Tokenized Credit Product

Openeden launched HYBOND, a tokenized product providing onchain access to a BNY-managed high-yield bond strategy, expanding institutional-grade fixed income options.

fromSouth China Morning Post

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.

Openeden Partners With BNY Investments to Launch Tokenized Credit Product

Openeden launched HYBOND, a tokenized product providing onchain access to a BNY-managed high-yield bond strategy, expanding institutional-grade fixed income options.

fromSouth China Morning Post

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.

more#tokenization

AI Stocks That Will Thrive Even if Oil Hits $200

AI companies that are asset-light and subscription-driven may thrive during economic downturns, especially in energy markets.

A Soaring AI Standout Is Eyeing a 2026 U.S. Listing. Its Next Act Could Be Bigger

International stocks, particularly in South Korea, have outperformed U.S. markets, with SK Hynix leading the charge in memory chip innovation.

fromTechCrunch

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 | TechCrunch

Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four record-breaking deals, significantly surpassing previous funding levels.

Jack Dorsey Teases Bitcoin Faucet Revival With "Bitcoin Day" Post

Jack Dorsey announced a new initiative called 'Bitcoin Day' offering free Bitcoin, reviving the concept of the Bitcoin faucet.

Outflows Return for Bitcoin ETFs With $174 Million Exit

Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows, erasing previous gains and reflecting fragile market sentiment.

How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

A panel titled 'How Real Is The Quantum Threat?' will address quantum computing's impact on Bitcoin at Bitcoin 2026.

Bitcoin slides as geopolitical concerns drive risk aversion - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Bitcoin's price remains stable despite geopolitical tensions and negative institutional flows.

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Dumping Their Bitcoin

Public companies and sovereign entities are selling bitcoin to address liquidity needs and operational priorities, marking a shift from previous accumulation trends.

Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $69 Million Inflow as Ether Ends Losing Streak

Bitcoin and ether ETFs show signs of recovery, while smaller assets like XRP and Solana face continued outflows.

Jack Dorsey Teases Bitcoin Faucet Revival With "Bitcoin Day" Post

Jack Dorsey announced a new initiative called 'Bitcoin Day' offering free Bitcoin, reviving the concept of the Bitcoin faucet.

Outflows Return for Bitcoin ETFs With $174 Million Exit

Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows, erasing previous gains and reflecting fragile market sentiment.

How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

A panel titled 'How Real Is The Quantum Threat?' will address quantum computing's impact on Bitcoin at Bitcoin 2026.

Bitcoin slides as geopolitical concerns drive risk aversion - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Bitcoin's price remains stable despite geopolitical tensions and negative institutional flows.

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Dumping Their Bitcoin

Public companies and sovereign entities are selling bitcoin to address liquidity needs and operational priorities, marking a shift from previous accumulation trends.

Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $69 Million Inflow as Ether Ends Losing Streak

Bitcoin and ether ETFs show signs of recovery, while smaller assets like XRP and Solana face continued outflows.

Ripple Prime Secures Investment-Grade Credit Rating Backed by $39B Assets

Ripple Prime has received investment-grade credit ratings, reflecting its financial strength and expanding role in digital and traditional financial markets.

Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO | Fortune

SpaceX plans a massive IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

fromwww.bbc.com

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO, potentially valuing the company over $1 trillion and making Musk a candidate for the world's first trillionaire.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire

SpaceX plans to go public with an IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

The SpaceX IPO is great - but it won't deliver 100x returns | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO reflects a shift in market dynamics, emphasizing access to capital and growth over traditional public listing benefits.

fromAxios

SpaceX's monster IPO is unlike anything we've seen

SpaceX's IPO aims for a $75 billion raise at a $1.75 trillion valuation, with unique factors like Musk's involvement and a new conglomerate structure.

Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO | Fortune

SpaceX plans a massive IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

fromwww.bbc.com

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO, potentially valuing the company over $1 trillion and making Musk a candidate for the world's first trillionaire.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire

SpaceX plans to go public with an IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

The SpaceX IPO is great - but it won't deliver 100x returns | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO reflects a shift in market dynamics, emphasizing access to capital and growth over traditional public listing benefits.

fromAxios

SpaceX's monster IPO is unlike anything we've seen

SpaceX's IPO aims for a $75 billion raise at a $1.75 trillion valuation, with unique factors like Musk's involvement and a new conglomerate structure.

Elon Musk's X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time

X introduces auto-lock for accounts making first crypto posts to combat phishing attacks.

Meta Platforms Price Target Trimmed by Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo lowered Meta's price target to $765, maintaining an Overweight rating, citing macro uncertainty but an attractive risk/reward for investors.

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.

fromTearsheet

In the world of Stripe: Acquisitions, agentic AI, and stablecoins - Tearsheet

Reports suggest that Stripe is considering a PayPal acquisition, although negotiations on the subject are in early stages with no guarantee of going through.

Business

Bitcoin ETFs Add $9 Million While Ether Sees $71 Million Exit

Bitcoin ETFs saw modest inflows while Ether ETFs experienced significant outflows, indicating contrasting trends in the crypto market.

3Fourteen's Pies: AI and semis are 'where the underlying strength is'

The semiconductor sector is experiencing unprecedented demand driven by AI and data center growth.

Bitgo Debuts Unified Digital Asset Financing Platform for Institutional Borrowing

Bitgo Prime launched an integrated financing platform for institutions, consolidating borrowing, lending, and collateral management into a single workflow.

A 21% Yield With a Troubling Pattern Investors Should Not Ignore

Prospect Capital Corporation offers a high yield but faces significant losses that threaten future income and sustainability.

SoFi Technologies Launches First National Bank Enterprise Crypto and Stablecoin Platform

SoFi Technologies launched SoFi Big Business Banking, enabling enterprises to manage fiat and crypto transactions 24/7 from a single nationally chartered bank.

Wall Street Pro Tells Investors to Buy Mastercard Stock

Loop Capital initiates coverage of Mastercard with a Buy rating and a $631 price target, indicating potential upside despite recent stock pullback.

Paradigm, a major investor in Kalshi, is building its own prediction markets trading terminal, say sources | Fortune

Paradigm is developing a prediction markets trading terminal to cater to professional traders and market makers.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

10 power players behind the data center debt boom

The AI boom is driving a significant financing surge for data centers, with major Wall Street firms leading the charge.

Visa Is Down 14% This Year While Analysts See 33% Upside From Here

Visa shares are down 14% year to date despite strong quarterly performance, attracting attention on r/stocks for trading near 52-week lows.

This 1 Tech Stock is Worth Buying Hand-Over-Fist, Even in This Environment

Arm Holdings is positioned to thrive due to a critical mismatch in tech components, particularly in battery efficiency and capacity.

Ex-Blackstone staffers raise $25 million for startup Valinor, which aims to put private credit on the blockchain | Fortune

Valinor raises $25 million to integrate private credit with blockchain technology, aiming to bridge traditional finance and the crypto sector.

XRP News: Ripple Treasury Just Went Onchain - Could This Be the Missing Link Between Ripple's Infrastructure and XRP?

Ripple Treasury launched native digital asset capabilities, allowing CFOs to manage XRP alongside cash in a unified dashboard.

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Morgan Stanley is nearing the launch of a bitcoin ETF, signaling potential approval and increased competition among major issuers.

fromFlowingData

2 months ago

Big pile of money

A review by the editorial board relying on analyses from news organizations shows that Mr. Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1.4 billion.

US politics

Charles Schwab-Backed EDX Markets Applies for National Trust Bank Charter With OCC

EDX Markets seeks OCC approval to establish EDX Trust as a national trust bank for institutional digital asset services in Chicago.

Franklin Templeton Acquires CoinFund Spinoff For Crypto Push

Franklin Templeton acquires 250 Digital to enhance its digital asset strategy and establish a dedicated institutional crypto division.

Altcoins Reclaim $1 Trillion Threshold Following Trump's Middle East Update

Altcoins surged following U.S. combat operation updates, with Ethereum leading the rally and total market cap surpassing $1 trillion for the first time since March.

fromTearsheet

1 month ago

Banking: AI, automation, and the rise of digital-first scale - Tearsheet

The new battleground in banking is intelligent operations and scalable execution. In 2026, banking is about moving money smarter, faster, and with fewer humans in the middle. Across corporate finance and global retail operations, banks are experimenting with technology and operational design in ways that challenge long-held assumptions about scale, speed, and control. Three recent developments exemplify what's happening in money movement: Goldman Sachs deploying AI agents, Truist automating corporate receivables, and Nubank expanding abroad with a lean digital model.

Artificial intelligence

Wall Street Is Migrating to Blockchain Faster Than Most Realize, Expert Insight

Major market institutions are migrating core operations to blockchain networks, signaling a significant shift in global finance.

fromAmerican Banker

Crypto wallet maker Ledger opens NYC office

Ledger is expanding its U.S. presence to provide crypto-securing technology to financial institutions interested in digital assets.