Ethereum's privacy features might get a big boost from an unexpected source: Wall Street. As big financial players dive into crypto, they're asking for more privacy. This isn't just good news for banks—it could help regular users too. Right now, when you make a transaction on a public blockchain, everyone can see it. That's a problem for big companies. They don't wa...
The stock market has always been shaped by big winners. They set the rules, create expectations, and move markets. But not every stock makes it. Some fade away, while others pivot and become giants. Take Apple, for example. In the late 1990s, it was struggling. But then it pivoted with products like the iPod and iPhone, becoming one of the most valuable companies tod...
The Trump family is making waves in the banking world. President Trump is working on big changes for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, aiming to take them out of government hands. Meanwhile, he's also been teasing Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon about the bank's predictions on tariffs. But it's not just the president making moves. His sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump...
A heated exchange unfolded online when President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to criticize the Wall Street Journal's editorial board. The board had been vocal about their disapproval of Trump's tariff policies, even nicknaming him "Tariff Man" in their opinion pieces. Trump fired back, claiming the board's negativity stemmed from their globalist lea...
Spotify, the popular music streaming service, recently had a rough day on the stock market. The company's shares dropped over 11%, marking their worst performance since July 2023. The main issue? They didn't meet the financial goals set by Wall Street analysts. Let's break it down. Spotify's revenue for the quarter was about 4. 19 billion euros. That's a 10% increas...
Bitcoin's value recently hit an all-time high of over $120, 000, sparking interest from traditional investors. One new way to invest in Bitcoin is through companies that hold it as part of their treasury. Jack Mallers, CEO of Twenty-One Capital, believes these companies are a better option than crypto ETFs. Mallers argues that investing in companies focused on accum...
Nvidia, the AI chip powerhouse, saw its shares reach a new peak on Wednesday, climbing to $154. 31 each. This marks a 4. 3% increase from the previous day's close, pushing the company's total value to $3. 76 trillion. This makes Nvidia the most valuable company globally, surpassing tech giants like Microsoft and Apple. The stock's rise comes despite ongoing concerns...
The Federal Reserve is thinking about making it easier for big banks to hold onto certain types of investments. This change could free up around $223 billion for some of the largest financial institutions in the country. The rule in question, known as the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio, was put in place after the 2008 financial crisis. It was designed to make...
The "TACO trade" is a new buzzword on Wall Street. It stands for "Trump always chickens out. " This term is used to describe a pattern in the market. The market drops when Trump threatens to raise tariffs. Then it bounces back when he delays or reduces these threats. This term was first used by a financial writer. It has since been picked up by many analysts. It is ...
A major shakeup is happening on Wall Street. Howard Lutnick, who is now the commerce secretary, is selling his shares in two big companies. He is doing this to follow the rules set by the U. S. government. The two companies are BGC and Newmark. Lutnick is selling his shares for a total of $361 million. He is selling $234 million worth of shares in BGC and $127 milli...