The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched its next crypto sprint. This aims to advance recommendations from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. CFTC Launches Immediate Push for Spot Crypto Market Oversight Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham announced that the initiative will begin immediately, focusing on federal-level trading rules and broader market The post CFTC Launches Next ...
The Pentagon has created a new medal for service members who’ve deployed to the southern border to assist federal law enforcement with President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. The Pentagon unveiled plans for a Mexican Border Defense Medal for U.S. troops serving with Joint Task Force Southern Border, according to a new memo the Pentagon released Aug.13 that was ...
Walmart on Thursday raised its full-year earnings and sales outlook as its online business posted another quarter of double-digit gains, even as the company said costs are rising from higher tariffs. The big-box retailer topped Wall Street’s quarterly sales estimates but fell short of earnings expectations, the first time it missed on quarterly earnings since May 2022. The company said ...
Commodities giant Glencore (LSE:GLEN,OTC Pink:GLCNF) has submitted applications to place two of its flagship copper projects in Argentina under a new investment regime. The Switzerland-based firm is seeking to include the El Pachón deposit in San Juan and the Agua Rica deposit in Catamarca under Argentina’s recently introduced Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI). Together, the two projects represent a ...
Stablecoins have become the new focus of attention by the Federal Reserve, major U.S. banks, and China. It indicates that they have gained substantial popularity in the global finance discussions. Fed Recognizes the Efficiency of Stablecoins and Impact of GENIUS Act The minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) latest meeting of the Federal The post Stablecoins Could Boost ...
Russian drone crashes in Polish field; Warsaw protests airspace violation and plans formal complaint
A Russian drone may have crashed in a field in Poland, a move the country’s deputy prime minister called a ‘provocation’ as the United States and European leaders continue to push Moscow to end its war in Ukraine. The drone hit a cornfield in the village of Osiny in the eastern Lublin province, about 62 miles from Poland’s border with ...
Apple clinched a major win Monday after the U.S. government announced that the U.K. had agreed to drop its demand for the company to provide a “back door” granting officials access to users’ encrypted data. The iPhone maker won’t be alone to rejoice in the outcome. The development came after extensive talks between Britain and the U.S., which had raised ...
Matt Geiger, managing partner at MJG Capital Fund, shares his thoughts on the resource sector, honing in on the health of the junior miners. In his view, after a decade of hit-or-miss performances, the best is yet to come. Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article. This post appeared first ...
Chainlink price recently reclaimed the highs last recorded in late 2023 briefly surpassing the $26 mark but has since retreated to the current price of $24.65. Broad network participation has been observed in on-chain metrics such as wallet growth that have reached yearly highs. Meanwhile, Chainlink real-time Data Streams have grown to cover the traditional The post Chainlink Price Forecast: ...
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday announced her office had stripped security clearances from 37 current and former intelligence officials, accusing them of politicizing and manipulating intelligence. A DNI memo sent out on Monday included the names of officials who worked at the CIA, NSA, State Department and National Security Council, including former Obama DNI James Clapper, ...
Best Buy is launching a third-party marketplace, as it tries to bulk up the variety of merchandise it offers and reverse slower sales. Starting on Tuesday, shoppers who go to Best Buy’s website and app will see products and brands that weren’t available there before, including more tech-related accessories like custom video game controllers and some nontech items including seasonal ...
Cobalt prices remained elevated through Q2 2025, holding strong after a sharp early-year rally triggered by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) export ban on cobalt hydroxide. Announced in February, the restriction quickly pushed standard-grade cobalt metal up 45 percent month-over-month to US$15.75 per pound, while cobalt sulfate prices spiked by 74 percent. Prices held steady between US$15 and US$16 ...