The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.
US interest rates held for fifth time in a row
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.50% to 3.75% on July 29, but the decision came over the objections of three officials who wanted to raise borrowing costs instead. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9 to 3 to keep the target range unchanged, citing solid economic growth alongside inflation that […]
Fed Holds Rates, but 3 Hawkish Rebels Demand Hike as Inflation Fight Erupts
Aviva Investors has launched a tokenized share class of its US Dollar Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger, moving its Ripple partnership into production. Aviva brings its USD liquidity fund to XRPL Aviva Investors and Ripple announced the launch on…
Aviva Investors launches first tokenized fund on XRPL
The most destructive events in human history seem to have created our strangest chemistry labs.
Physicists Discover Previously Unknown Substance Born From Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
'George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King' is now in previews at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
The ‘Game of Thrones’ Play Has Apparently Had a Rocky Road to Opening
And of course, the interior is dominated by screens.
The New Mercedes-Benz GLA Electric Is a Small SUV With Big Range Expectations
Industry lawyers and recruiters share the key steps bank-based advisors can take to avoid litigation or lower legal exposure when moving clients to a new firm.
How bank-based advisors can jump firms without getting sued
Stablecoin market value has declined by about $14 billion from its May peak, marking the sharpest monthly contraction since 2022. Yet record settlement volumes suggest the sector is becoming a faster-moving payments network rather than a store of idle digital dollars. Stablecoin Issuers Lose $7.7 Billion in June as Transaction Volume Jumps 63% Stablecoin supply […]
Tether Sheds $5.5 Billion in USDT Supply as Stablecoin Turnover Hits a Record Pace
In June 2024, a small company called Zanskar purchased a geothermal power plant in New Mexico that was failing fast. The water coming from the underground reservoir was getting colder by the day, making the plant uneconomical to run. Now, two years later, that plant is running at full capacity again, thanks to a new well. With the help of advanced modeling and modern drilling te
How an overlooked geothermal plant got a second chance
Key Takeaways Two Morgan Stanley executives say blockchain-based markets are making the batch-processing banking model outdated. Tokenized real-world assets tripled year over year to roughly $36.7 billion. More than half the tokenized market by value records no weekly transfers. Instant payment rails already deliver 24/7 clearing without blockchain. Cross-border legal finality rem
How Blockchain and Tokenization Are Changing Traditional Banking
OFAC sanctions Hamas-linked operatives and freezes $38.6M in TRON wallets, highlighting regional OTC desks' role in terror financing. (Read More)
OFAC Targets Hamas Financiers Using TRON Wallets
The charges follow a terrorism-related investigation that became public in February. The FSB alleges that Telegram was used to coordinate sabotage, terrorist attacks, mass killings, and cyberfraud, resulting in deaths and extensive property damage.Read Entire Article
Telegram literally gives Russia the middle finger after founder Pavel Durov is charged with aiding terrorism
Individual investors just recorded “their largest net selling of single stocks since the COVID crash,” according to Vanda Research.
Individual investors are dumping stocks at the fastest pace since the COVID crash
Paxos' Hoplites agent automates 15% of pull requests, reshaping software development with AI-driven workflows. (Read More)