MARKETS

Dec 02 2025CRYPTO

Balancing Privacy and Security in Crypto Trading

Crypto exchanges face a tough challenge. They must follow global rules while keeping things easy for regular traders. Toobit, a major exchange, is trying to find a middle ground. It serves over 4 million users and handles more than $30 billion in trades daily. The company's CEO, Ray Lee, says Toobit

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Dec 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Guess What's New on Google? Crowd-Powered Predictions!

Google has just added something fresh to its search and finance tools. Now, users can see real-time odds on future events, like elections or economic downturns, thanks to prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi. This isn't just any data; it's crowd-sourced forecasts. Imagine people betting on outc

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Nov 30 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin Backed by Smart Money Moves

Strategy's boss, Phong Le, is feeling pretty confident about his company's plans to keep buying bitcoin. He thinks they have more wiggle room than ever to keep adding to their stash. Why? Because they've set up their money situation in a smart way. They've got loans that don't need to be paid back

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Nov 30 2025FINANCE

Guessing the Future: How Betting on Events is Changing Money

People are not just trading things like stocks or cryptocurrencies anymore. They are trading guesses about what might happen in the future. This is called predictive markets. It is not just a game. It is becoming a big part of finance. Big companies are starting to pay attention. They are putting m

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Nov 29 2025FINANCE

Crypto Stocks Soar as December Rate Cut Hopes Rise

The crypto world is buzzing with excitement as the chances of a December interest rate cut climb to 87% on Polymarket. This surge in optimism has given a big boost to several crypto-related stocks. Three major Bitcoin mining companies, Cleanspark, Riot Platforms, and Cipher Mining, are leading the

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Nov 29 2025FINANCE

Trading Trouble: CME Fixes Glitch, But Issues Linger

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) managed to get its trading platforms back online, but not before causing a stir in global financial markets. The outage, which lasted several hours, affected trading in Asia and Europe before the U. S. markets could react. The main trading platform, Globex, fina

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Nov 29 2025BUSINESS

Michael Burry's Wild Substack Chat Takes Off

Michael Burry, the investor who made a name for himself by predicting the housing market crash, has started a new group chat on Substack. It's been a whirlwind since he invited his paid subscribers to join in. Burry recently switched gears from managing a hedge fund to running a Substack called "Ca

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Nov 29 2025BUSINESS

Support Local: Top Spots to Shop Small in Phoenix

Holiday shopping is in full swing, but it's crucial to back local businesses too. While big stores have sales, small shops need our support to stay afloat. Shopping small boosts the local economy, promotes sustainability, and encourages innovation. Phoenix Flea stands out with its 12th annual event

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Nov 28 2025FINANCE

Japan's Money Moves: Spending Big, Borrowing More

Japan is making big financial moves. The country is planning to sell more short-term bonds. This is to support a huge spending plan led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. It's the largest spending plan since Japan eased its pandemic rules. The government has approved extra funds. The total is 18. 3

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Nov 27 2025SPORTS

Thanksgiving Betting Bonanza: How NFL Games Fuel Prediction Markets

The NFL's Thanksgiving games are more than just football; they're a massive opportunity for prediction markets. With teams from states where sports betting is illegal playing, these games see a huge surge in activity. The Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs game, for example, is expected to set ne

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