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Market data reveals U.S. retail investors are executing “buy the dip” strategies at unprecedented intensity in the first half of 2026. On S&P 500 down days, their net purchases surged to 3.5 times the daily average, surpassing the 2021 meme stock frenzy peak to become the strongest retail buying activity since tracking began in 2020.
Read MoreStrike's European entity has secured approval under the EU's MiCA framework from the Maltese regulator. This license authorizes the company to offer regulated Bitcoin services across all 27 EU member states, marking a major expansion milestone for its European operations.
Read MoreThe cryptocurrency industry has emerged as the top corporate political donor in the 2026 U.S. midterms, spending a record $189 million. This surge in funding aims to shape digital asset legislation, building on recent stablecoin regulatory progress. AI, tech, and online gambling sectors have also significantly increased their political contributions.
Read MoreUS stocks opened mixed, with the Dow edging up while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were flat. Tech stocks diverged, with Nvidia gaining slightly and Tesla dipping. SanDisk rose 1.2% after Bernstein raised its price target to $3,000.
Read MoreMicron Technology is investing $250 million in the ‘Trump Account’ initiative, which will provide a $250 seed fund for eligible children and offer employee matching benefits of up to $1,000 per child, aiming to benefit one million children.
Read MoreMajor financial institutions like Visa, Mastercard, and BlackRock are collaborating on a new stablecoin, OUSD. Operating as a consortium, it aims to build institutional-grade dollar infrastructure for on-chain payments and settlements, with participants sharing reserve earnings—a significant shift in the stablecoin business model.
Read MoreTheo has invested $20 million into Fidelity International's tokenized dollar liquidity fund FILQ via Sygnum Bank, marking the first crypto-native investment in the fund. The move highlights growing convergence between crypto capital and traditional, high-rated financial instruments.
Read MoreUBS forecasts the Bank of England may keep interest rates at 3.75% throughout 2026. Maintaining restrictive rates helps manage inflation risks. With a weak economic starting point, rate hikes are unlikely, with cuts expected to begin in February 2027.
Read MoreCME Group is significantly expanding its single-stock futures offerings, adding contracts for over 50 leading US companies. The launch includes both standard and micro-sized contracts for giants like Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple, providing new hedging and investment avenues for a wider range of market participants.
Read MoreUS Treasury Secretary Bessent has called on fuel retailers to lower gasoline prices during the 250th Independence Day celebrations, warning that the administration is closely monitoring the situation. He urged all retailers to demonstrate responsible corporate behavior.
Read MoreCME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, will launch single stock futures trading on July 27. This expansion into equity derivatives aims to provide investors with enhanced risk management tools and new strategic opportunities, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape.
Read MoreIndirect talks between Iran and the U.S. are set to take place in Qatar, focusing on Strait of Hormuz security and regional stability. Sources indicate Iran is expected to regain access to $3 billion in frozen assets by this weekend, marking a potential de-escalation in tensions.
Read MoreOn the final trading day of June, U.S. stock futures edged higher, setting the S&P 500 on track for its strongest quarterly performance in six years. The rally reflects shifting market sentiment as investors assess economic resilience and corporate earnings outlook.
Read MoreIran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that there is essentially no plan for any level of meeting with the United States in the coming days. This underscores the ongoing diplomatic stalemate between the two nations.
Read MoreBlackRock downgraded emerging market equities to neutral, citing over-reliance on AI-related firms in markets like Korea. The report sees excessive pessimism on Eurozone rate outlook, upgrading its short-to-medium term government bonds.
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