USDT wins payments, USDC wins DeFi as stablecoins diverge: Dune
Dune data shows Tether's USDT has become crypto’s dominant payments stablecoin while Circle's USDC powers DeFi, highlighting how blockchain choice shapes…
Bond traders are watching this tracker to figure out the real odds of Fed rate hikes
A Fed gauge of wage growth is due to be updated on Friday, followed by a June reading on consumer inflation next Tuesday. Source:MarketWatch
Tesla’s stock could rise 20% thanks to the potential for a SpaceX merger, analyst says
Some on Wall Street see an increasing likelihood that Elon Musk’s two biggest companies will combine. Source:MarketWatch
Plot twist: Gen Z is buying houses after all
Despite soaring housing costs, younger buyers are finding a way in. Here’s how. Source:MarketWatch
Tether invests in Mercado Bitcoin as blockchain finance expands in Latin America
Mercado Bitcoin will use the funding to expand tokenized finance across Latin America, adding to Tether's growing portfolio of infrastructure investments.…
Nigel Farage to resign from UK Parliament amid crypto “gift” scandal, will stand in by-election
The Reform party leader and Brexit champion confirmed that he was the subject of probes by UK authorities following reports of what he called “gifts” from…
12 stocks favored to soar in the sector that has missed the 2026 market rally
The S&P 500’s consumer discretionary sector is the only one of 11 sectors to decline so far this year. Source:MarketWatch
Trump floats idea of Australia’s retirement system again. But what about Social Security?
The president said his administration was working on a plan based on the Austrialian system, days after the launch of “Trump accounts” for children.…
SpaceX IPO powers record $3.86 billion in tokenized equities trading in June
SpaceX tokens captured $1.19 billion, or 31% of total monthly volume, with Backpack’s SPCX leading trading at $1.08 billion. Source:CoinDesk
Institutional crypto exchange EDX lands $76M from SBI Holdings
The funding round comes as institutional investors continue backing crypto market infrastructure despite slower venture investment across the digital asset…
U.S. SEC to propose crypto rule as soon as this month to ease startups, fundraising
A newly updated agenda from the securities regulator shows socalled Reg Crypto high on its nearterm list. Source:CoinDesk
Rivian’s stock sale triggers worst rout for the shares in nearly two years
Rivian’s stock is down 13% as Wall Street frets about the EV maker’s cash troubles. Source:MarketWatch