Josh Gruenbaum, the Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at the General Services Administration, has been overseeing government contracts for companies backed by Thrive Capital, the venture firm founded by Joshua Kushner. The problem: Gruenbaum is also an investor in Thrive Capital. The SmartPay connection Gruenbaum was appointed to lead the FAS in January 2025,
President Donald Trump announced on May 6, 2026 that Iran had agreed not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, framing the commitment as a major step forward in ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The declaration, made during public addresses, comes amid a broader diplomatic push that has included military strikes, ceasefire proposals, and, perhaps
Retail investing platforms have spent a number of years racing to become “everything apps” for finance, piling on stocks, crypto, banking and payments in a bid to keep users inside a single ecosystem. But for moomoo, the next battle isn’t about who offers the most assets. It’s about who gives retail investors the same level
Bitcoin traded near $73,840 on May 31, 2026, stuck in a narrow band between $73,412 and $74,110 as technical indicators signaled bearish pressure and institutional players moved in opposite directions. With stablecoin dominance climbing, Tether burning over a billion dollars in 24 hours, and Blackrock offloading $2.1 billion worth of bitcoin over the last ten
Bitcoin’s trademark volatility was for years treated as both its greatest feature and its biggest flaw. Recently, that roller coaster has quieted into something resembling a smooth ride, with volatility collapsing to roughly 35 from a high of 120 in 2021. While critics view this dampening as a sign that the asset is losing its
Canadian billionaire philanthropist and prominent gold advocate Frank Giustra has re-ignited the fierce debate surrounding cryptocurrency’s safe-haven status. The magnate has warned that the crypto sector is actually vulnerable to state intervention. “There is no escape” Giustra’s latest criticism has been prompted by remarks from prominent media personalities and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to use digital assets, virtual assets and intellectual property as collateral for bank loans. The proposal is part of the draft revised Law on Support for SMEs, which is open for public consultation, according to Viet Nam News. The plan would widen the type
BANA Protocol, a Web3 infrastructure entity for scalability, security, and intelligent decentralized networks, has disclosed its strategic collaboration with OMOI, an artificial intelligence (AI-Powered) communication layer for smarter digital communication. The primary purpose of this partnership is to join AI-powered communication with Web3 innovation for the creation of smarter and natural digital experiences. BANA Protocol
Bitcoin ETF selling overwhelmed markets again after last week’s $1.42 billion outflow followed the previous week’s $1.26 billion outflow. $BTC’s subsequent fall to $72,500 raised concerns that the price would slip back into the $60,000 to $70,000 range that $BTC was locked in during February through April, but Cointelegraph’s reporting showed spot volumes kicking in
Three investigations. Four suspects. Zero proof. Between October 2024 and April 2026, an HBO documentary, a New York Times investigation, and a feature-length film each named a different person as Satoshi Nakamoto and all three came up short. Key Takeaways: Peter Todd, Adam Back, and the Hal Finney-Len Sassaman duo each faced Satoshi claims in