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A case tied to defunct crypto exchange FTX moves forward, a soldier seeks to dismiss over a Polymarket bet and a former congressman was ordered to pay $35,000 for manipulative trading.

The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.

In a new interview with CNBC, a Goldman exec breaks down what's driving stocks, where markets are headed, and how the bank’s equities desk fuels its growth.

State officials reported that Minnesota residents, and largely senior citizens, had lost about $1 million from scams tied to crypto kiosks from 2023 to 2025.

Company Says Platform Designed to Support Tokenization of Real-World Assets OWINGS MILLS, Md., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Safety Products, Inc. (NYSE American: UUU) (the “Company“) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Universal DeFi LLC (“Universal DeFi“) has begun development of a tokenization platform intended to offer issuers a single integrated service for tokenizing … Continue reading "Universal Safety Products Subsidiary Universal DeFi Announces Development of Tokenization Platform"

Michigan incumbent Shri Thanedar’s re-election bid against other Democratic candidates is getting more about crypto with an infusion of ads funded by an industry-aligned PAC.

The conglomerate that Warren Buffett built rallied to an eight-month high this week. There could be more gains ahead if they play catch up with the S&P 500.

Trump Media and Technology Group's new paid data service launched Aug. 1, selling faster access to top Truth Social posts from President Donald Trump and more.

Uber and Waymo are increasingly at odds about the autonomous future, including in a labor battle over mass AV deployment in Washington, D.C.

LIVINGSTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. today announced the completion of its merger with Formosa Industries Corporation, effective August 1, 2026.

Gaining an edge on prediction markets requires speed and skills beyond just reading the odds on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.

New policies that apply to mortgages for condos take effect Aug. 3, and some experts are sounding the alarm that buyers may see delays or denials.

Scripps has completed its previously announced acquisition of WTVQ, the ABC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network, Inc. for $15.8 million.

As Americans are encouraged to go direct with weight-loss drug prescriptions, retail pharmacy chains are poised to win big.

The wake-up call to the cyber industry comes as industry experts descend on Black Hat, a major cybersecurity conference.

As incoming CEO Jason Bonfig prepares to take the reins, he told CNBC he's focused on expanding the company's reach and enhancing the customer experience.

Russia has added Moscow, the Moscow Region and parts of Kursk Region to its cryptocurrency mining ban list, citing power supply concerns behind the restrictions.

Galaxy Research identified 1,196 addresses that lost 1,082.65 Bitcoin in a 41-minute window, expanding the estimated scope of the Coldcard wallet incident.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $172.4 million in July inflows but remained $5.3 billion negative year to date after heavy withdrawals in May and June.

A summer of weather extremes and severe infrastructure stress has prompted companies and policymakers across Europe to respond.

Iran’s power structure complicates efforts to enforce any ceasefire with the U.S., from the Supreme Leader to the Revolutionary Guards.

President Donald Trump had touted the Reflecting Pool update, one of many renovations in D.C. he ordered ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations.

Trump had sued the IRS for $10 billion over the leak of his tax information by an agency contractor.

OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang were among tech leaders in Washington, D.C., ahead of a deadline the White House set in its AI executive order.

Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher-turned-hedge fund manager, saw a dramatic decline this week in his AI-focused fund, Situational Awareness.

Researchers found that fiat conversion costs and payment infrastructure, rather than blockchain fees, accounted for most of the differences in stablecoin remittance costs and settlement times.

Pump.fun co-founder Noah Tweedale reportedly attributed the layoffs to said the company growing too quickly.

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.

Options traders and market makers in Chicago were quick to buy dips below 7,500 in the benchmark index Friday, but almost as quick to sell rallies above that level.

Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brave New Day" is expected to haul in around $270 million domestically over its debut weekend.

Several users of the long-defunct crypto exchange reported that distribution agents had begun releasing funds to reimburse creditors for some of their 2022 losses.

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Tether’s reserve surplus grew to $4.11 billion in the second quarter as USDT supply rose despite a weaker stablecoin market and continued pressure across the crypto sector.

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

UEFA and Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.

Acquisition bolsters InterPro supply chains as Canada’s Only 100% Domestic Steel Producer for Tubular Steel Needed by the Energy Sector Acquisition bolsters InterPro supply chains as Canada’s Only 100% Domestic Steel Producer for Tubular Steel Needed by the Energy Sector

Roubaix, le 31 juillet 2026 – OVH Groupe (Euronext Paris : OVH), acteur souverain, mondial et leader européen du Cloud et de l’IA, annonce la finalisation de l’acquisition de Gladia, l’expert de l’IA speech-to-text (STT), annoncée le 11 juin 2026. L’opération a été réalisée par voie d’apport en nature de titres, rémunéré en actions OVH Groupe nouvellement émises (l’« Opération »).

Roubaix, July 31, 2026 – OVH Groupe (Euronext Paris: OVH), a sovereign, global player and European leader in Cloud and AI, announces the completion of the acquisition of Gladia, the expert in AI speech-to-text (STT), announced on June 11, 2026. The transaction was carried out by way of a contribution in kind of shares, in consideration for which newly issued OVH Groupe shares were allotted (the “Transaction”).

Following Microsoft's (MSFT) Q4 earnings and record-setting appreciation, the immediate binary event risk is officially behind us.

General Motors plans to launch a proprietary in-vehicle artificial intelligence system that's better tailored for its customers later this year.

Nasdaq futures are up, driven by an excellent quarter for Amazon.

Victor Riparbelli launched Synthesia in 2017 to help people 'make a Hollywood film from a laptop.' After four years of middling results, he made a major shift.

It comes after a federal judge earlier this month denied Kalshi's attempts to intervene against the state's Gaming Commission.

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down on The Tech Download podcast with the defense company chief.

Trump convenes Cabinet at Camp David amid simmering Iran war  Reuters

Illicit Iranian gambling network helped pull off a $4 billion sanctions dodge  Reuters

Man suspected of spying on UK military base for Iran arrested in Cyprus  Reuters

In a social media post, Bessent said he told the Chinese side that Washington expects “Beijing to fully meet its commitments on rare earths and US agricultural products.”

British Airways-owner IAG trims capacity outlook; jet fuel bill eases  Reuters

South Korea’s Kospi led the rally, surging as much as 17% thanks to heavyweights Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc., while Taiwanese stocks also gained more than 7%

Oil rises over 1% as traders assess shipping flows; monthly gains in sight  Reuters

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said the company's investments in quantum computing should begin to have "a measurable impact" on revenue and earnings by 2028 or 2029.

US cyber defense agency warns hackers are increasingly targeting water systems  Reuters

Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta  Reuters

Drone strike in Egypt sparks security concerns about Suez oil exports  Reuters

Universal and IMAX have extended the availability of 70mm screenings of Christopher Nolan's retelling of Homer's epic into mid-September.

Saudi Arabia unveils plans for multinational maritime defence coalition  Reuters

Jim Cramer has had a change of heart about Microsoft following Wednesday evening's earnings report.

Imports hold back US economic growth in Q2, but domestic demand robust  Reuters

US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air  Reuters

FIFA has faced backlash from global soccer governing bodies over the proposal to allow private investment.

Bank of England keeps rates on hold, awaits clearer sign of Iran war inflation hit  Reuters

"There are so many good things ahead here," Jim Cramer said Thursday.

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

It's a high-stakes quarter for the iPhone maker. Apple needs to show Wall Street exactly how it plans to mitigate the risks of rising memory costs.

If leverage is out of the AI infrastructure stocks, then it's time to get more positive on the theme after their recent decline.

Across Tehran, billboards threaten Trump, Israel  Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Yemen's Houthis are attacking Saudi Arabia from Iraq, sources say  Reuters

The next iteration of the streaming wars is likely to be about aggregating content on the biggest existing platforms.

Gaza ceasefire talks see rare progress, sources say  Reuters

Iran's Araqchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations  Reuters

Ferrari is pleased with the launch of the Luce all-electric vehicle despite significant criticism upon the car's spring debut, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna.

Traders trim UK rate hike bets after BoE flags limited Iran spillover  Reuters

German inflation rises in July, economy grows more than expected in Q2  Reuters

Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund is unwinding trades and may be forced to liquidate assets, according to people familiar with the matter.