In its latest Crypto Landscape in Latin America 2025 report, Bitso found that 40% of all crypto purchases in the region involved dollar-linked assets, such as $USDT and $USDC. Even so, Bitcoin remains the most widely held asset, representing 52% of all portfolios. Key Takeaways: Bitso’s 2025 report reveals that stablecoins like $USDC drove nearly
GameStop stock is suddenly up by about 13% because traders are reacting to a reported plan that sounds almost absurd on paper: GameStop (NYSE: GME) may try to buy eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY). The retailer was worth around $11 billion at Friday’s close. EBay was worth about $45 billion. That is not a normal-sized gap. That
Co-Founder, Chairman, and CIO of Ritholz Wealth Management LLC, Barry L. Ritholtz, has framed the current Federal Reserve debate around a larger policy shift. He argues that leadership changes at the FOMC matter less than the economy’s move from monetary dominance to fiscal dominance. In his May 1 commentary, Ritholtz said replacing Jerome Powell with
After Circle and Bullish delivered blockbuster listings in 2025, crypto exchanges rushed toward public markets with a familiar promise: the industry is finally mature enough for Wall Street. However, the latest research from Kaiko shows that it’s not as simple as that. The crypto exchange IPO wave was supposed to prove that the crypto industry
An artificial intelligence tool modeled on the investing principles of billionaire hedge fund founder Ray Dalio has identified key assets investors should consider if markets crash within the next year. The guidance comes from “Digital Ray,” an AI twin built around Dalio’s long-standing investment philosophy focused on diversification, risk management, and macroeconomic cycles. The AI
Crypto, tech, and software stocks are rallying today because traders are buying growth names again while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite sit at record levels. The S&P 500 rose 0.29% to 7,230.12 after touching a fresh all-time intraday high. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.89% and closed at 25,114.44, also at a record. The Dow
On stage, co-founder and CEO JP Richardson opened by talking about the company’s derailment at the New York Stock Exchange in May 2024, when Exodus flew 130 employees, friends, and family to Manhattan only to learn the night before that regulators had pulled its listing. He described the reversal as a rule change at “the
Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari has shifted from penciling in one or two 2026 cuts to a data‑dependent stance as the Iran war and higher oil muddy the inflation path. According to Jinshi’s summary of recent remarks, Federal Reserve official Neel Kashkari said that before the Iran conflict escalated, he believed inflation would likely decline
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman urged regulators to work more closely together as artificial intelligence tools rapidly make their way into the banking system, warning that the same technology helping firms defend themselves could also be turned against them. Speaking at a Financial Stability Oversight Council roundtable on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence,
OFAC warned that digital asset payments tied to Strait of Hormuz passage can create sanctions exposure. The alert says digital assets do not reduce legal risk for maritime firms, financial institutions, insurers, or counterparties. Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based toll