This is the ‘most underappreciated’ driver for Microsoft’s business, according to one analyst
Investors understand Microsoft’s cloudcomputing opportunities, but may not be giving enough credit to the revenue potential of its software business.…
ECB plans to buy tokenized bonds with its own funds
The European Central Bank rolled out a new system to link its payment system to blockchainbased financial markets. Source:CoinDesk
AI is a Pandora’s box that some CEOs seem wary of opening — at least with investors
Corporate America may be broadly using AI, but an analyst noted that some management teams are hesitant to bring it up with investors because it won’t…
AT&T’s stock looks like the smartest bet in the wireless sector, analyst says
An analyst at BNP has taken a positive view of AT&T’s stock, writing that investors should have “little to quibble with on the mobile side.” Source:MarketWatch
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent champions dollar dominance across global markets and stablecoins
Bessent pushed back against a bearish assessment of the U.S. economy highlighting strong growth, foreign demand for American assets and continued dollar…
Perp futures linked to 'bitcoin VIX' debut on Hyperliquid
Deployed via Kinetiq's Markets frontend and led by Volmex CEO Cole Kennelly, Hyperliquid's new BVIV perpetuals let traders easily go long or short on 30day…
ECB deploys Pontes platform to settle wholesale tokenized assets in central-bank money
The EU central bank's new wholesale platform connects DLT market infrastructure to its payment rails, separate from the retail digital euro pilot planned for…
Kalshi faces ‘fake crypto volume’ allegations as critic flags identical $5,500 trades
Kalshi clarified that its inflated headline volume stems from an industrywide convention tracking maximum potential payouts rather than actual cash spent,…
Bitcoin reclaims 50-week moving average as analysts eye end of bear market
Bitcoin’s move above its 50week moving average has historically marked the end of bear markets, but analysts say one weekly close isn’t enough to confirm a new…
Bitcoin’s price has cleared a key hurdle that has historically preceded major bull runs
Bitcoin's price has topped its 50week average for the first time in 45 weeks, a major bullish signal. Source:CoinDesk
Crypto platform Gemini’s stock is down 80% from its IPO. That’s reviving takeover speculation
The crypto platform’s market value has fallen to about $753 million, putting fresh attention on the licenses, custody infrastructure and customer relationships…
Record diesel prices are exposing pain points in the stock market and economy
A major risks now is that diesel prices stay high — and continue to put upward pressure on inflation. Source:MarketWatch