The SEC just broke a two-decade deadlock. On Monday, the commission gave Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) the go-ahead to create ETF share classes inside its mutual funds, a decision that investors, fund managers, and financial advisors have been chasing for years. The order, open for public feedback before finalization, lets DFA move forward and puts
The economics of crypto mining are shifting. Rising costs, particularly for electricity and the computational hash rate for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, make the mining industry less profitable. Crypto mining companies are shifting to AI as a result. Why? For starters, AI training could provide a safer and more consistent source of revenue than the
The IPO wave is sweeping through crypto. However, experts warn that Wall Street exposure brings both opportunities and risks. Summary Wall Street exposure brings potential centralization risks Stablecoins are becoming a core part of the financial infrastructure Firms will have to navigate increased regulatory scrutiny The crypto industry no longer operates on the fringes. The
Robinhood stock jumped 9% this afternoon after touching a new all-time high of $132.90. The move came on the back of strong business growth and several analyst upgrades that pushed investor interest higher. The stock has already climbed 237% this year, making it one of the most volatile names on the market at press time.
On-chain data shows that stablecoin net inflows surged by 324% from $10.8 billion in Q2 to $45.6 billion in Q3 2025. USDT, USDC, and the rise of Ethena’s USDe contributed a bigger share to the jump. Data from RWA.xyz revealed that stablecoins saw more than $46 billion in net inflows in the last 90 days.
Key Takeaways Switzerland has proposed investing in the US gold refining industry as part of trade talks to ease new US tariffs. The Trump administration imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss imports. Switzerland proposed investments in the US gold refining industry today as part of ongoing trade talks aimed at reducing tariffs. The proposal follows
Since Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was released from prison a little over a year ago after serving time for failure to enforce the Bank Secrecy Act, his estimated net worth has increased by approximately $20 billion. Archives of Forbes’ website show that it estimated his net worth at approximately $61 billion when he exited prison.
Morgan Stanley, a major force in global finance, is moving to broaden its digital asset portfolio. They’ve announced a partnership with ZeroHash, a key player in crypto infrastructure. According to Crypto News Hunters, this collaboration will bring crypto trading to Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade platform by mid-2026. Clients will be able to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and
Gold’s historic rally accelerated on Monday, with spot prices punching through $3,800 per ounce to set fresh all-time record, extending a torrid year in which bullion is up roughly almost 47% year-to-date. That surge is echoing on across crypto rails, with gold-backed tokens climbing to an all-time high market capitalization of $2.88 billion, CoinGecko data
This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The stablecoin market is approaching the $300 billion mark as we’re seeing more signs of TradFi’s broader shift to blockchain rails. For those keeping track at home, the roughly $290 billion stablecoin market cap is up 18% from 90 days ago