Michael Saylor’s Strategy could be the next crypto company to join the S&P 500 stock market index, a benchmark of the 500 biggest US public companies by market capitalization, according to analysts. The company must still clear hurdles before being admitted, however. Market analyst Jeff Walton forecast a 91% chance that Strategy would join the
This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. It’s a big week for labor market data. With everything published except for tomorrow’s NFP report, let’s round up all the data we received this week and get an idea of where things stand — and how that contrasts with the
Major digital assets slipped on Thursday, Sept. 4, after two days of gains, as markets weighed President Donald Trump’s latest request that the Supreme Court overturn a ruling striking down many of his trade tariffs. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 2.4% over the past 24 hours to $109,500, bringing its weekly losses to 3.2%. Ethereum (ETH) is
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has become a key focus for venture capital, as investors zero in on the intersection of two powerful trends: institutional adoption of blockchain technology and the search for alternative sources of yield. In 2025, tokenization has emerged as one of blockchain’s biggest growth areas, with the total value of onchain assets
American Bitcoin’s stock price crashed by more than 16%, erasing all the gains made on its first day of trading. Summary ABTC stock price plunged by over 16%, erasing most of the gains made on Wednesday. Bitcoin treasury companies have fallen out of favor with investors. Trump-associated companies and cryptocurrencies have all plunged over time.
The U.S. government is demonstrating respect for privacy and prefers stablecoins over central bank-issued digital assets. President Donald Trump restricted the development of CBDCs, citing privacy concerns. However, the Treasury Department and the Bank of International Settlements are already exploring ways to turn stablecoins into a handy surveillance tool. Summary Although the U.S. opposed the
1Money, a company building a layer-1 blockchain for stablecoin payments, has secured 34 US money transmitter licenses and a Class F digital asset business license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. According to a Thursday announcement, the company plans to launch global “stablecoin orchestration services” through its regulated entities. It aims to provide stablecoin infrastructure, including
Latest inflation data suggest that the Fed will likely remain conservative in its rate cuts, far short of Trump’s preferred 1% level. Summary U.S. services inflation remained high in August, removing hopes for a higher rate cut The Fed will still likely cut interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected Higher-than expected interest rates
Key Takeaways Nasdaq now requires shareholder approval for firms issuing stock to buy crypto, with non-compliant companies facing suspension or delisting. Strategy, BitMine, SharpLink, and Ethzilla stocks fell alongside Bitcoin’s drop below $110,000, dragging the broader crypto market lower. Crypto-linked stocks fell Thursday after Nasdaq introduced new rules requiring some companies to obtain shareholder approval
A significant development is shaking up the investment world: BlockSpaceForce and Mainnet Capital have officially launched a groundbreaking crypto stock hedge fund. This new Singapore-based initiative aims to secure an impressive $100 million in assets under management (AUM), signaling a robust interest in the evolving digital asset landscape. This fund represents a unique blend of