Exchange aligned with Russia claims a “Western intelligence agency” orchestrated the $15 million cyberattack.
Crypto Exchange Greenex to Halt Operations Following Major Hack Greenex, a cryptocurrency exchange operating under a Kyrgyzstan registration and U.S. license, has announced it will shut down after hackers, allegedly linked to a “Western special agency,” stole $13 million. TRM researchers confirmed the breach, identifying around 70 compromised wallets with the theft’s estimated value rising […]
Rep. Sheri Biggs Invests Up to $250K in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
Simply put Rep. Sheri Biggs (R-South Carolina) disclosed on Friday that she invested up to $250,000 in BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) last month. The Stand With Crypto Alliance, a grassroots group that Coinbase initiated, notes that U.S. lawmakers generally support cryptocurrencies. This isn’t her first move into Bitcoin; last July, Biggs revealed another IBIT […]
Recent IRS filing data indicates the average tax refund has increased by 11.2%.
The average tax refund this season is 11.2% higher than in 2025, based on the latest data from the IRS. As of April 10th, the average refund for individual filers was reported to be $3,397, which is an increase from $3,055 last year. This data includes around 114 million individual returns, with expectations that about […]
Vanguard Created the Guide for Success. Now, It Needs to Adapt to Stay Ahead.
Vanguard’s Future Focus Vanguard is striving to enhance its reputation as an investor-first company. Why It Matters: Vanguard changed the passive investing landscape with its introduction of the first retail index fund. This major asset manager continuously draws in everyday investors and capital through attention-grabbing fee reductions that nudge competitors to do the same. However, […]
The Iran War Surprise Highlights Why a Low-Cost S&P 500 ETF Should Be Central to Every Long-Term Portfolio
Markets Rebound as S&P 500 Hits New High After a steady decline since February, the S&P 500 has made a significant recovery this week, reaching an all-time high. Currently, the index is up almost 3% for the year and has surged nearly 32% over the last year. The recent ups and downs can largely be […]
Stocks with the largest midday changes: Royal Caribbean, Exxon Mobil, Critical Metals, Netflix and others
Market Overview: Key Stock Movements Midday Energy stocks took a significant hit today, plunging as oil prices dropped over 12%. This decline followed Iran’s decision to open the Strait of Hormuz amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Notable losses included Apa Corporation, which fell more than 9%, and Valero Energy, down over 8.5%. Other […]
10 Stocks Rising Over 40% in 12 Sessions During US-Iran Ceasefire Discussions
Interestingly, all ten of the highlighted companies are tech-focused, not energy-related. Their valuations have been affected by a mix of factors like inflation concerns fueled by rising oil prices, potential supply chain disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and a general risk-averse atmosphere that has brought down high-multiplier stocks during the conflict. The rotation among […]
The Largest Bubble Stocks on Wall Street Are Recovering (and I’m Not Referring to AI) – Be Cautious
Quantum Computing Stocks Surge Again, But Investors Should Be Cautious In recent years, the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) has drawn a lot of attention from investors. However, it’s not the only tech trend that’s capturing interest. Since late 2024, there’s been a noticeable shift toward quantum computing stocks. Companies like IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave […]
Deadlock on CLARITY Act: Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer Expects Senate Vote in May
U.S. Virtual Currency Regulation Bill Faces Critical Moment The much-anticipated U.S. virtual currency regulation bill is experiencing a significant crossroads. The Senate’s deadlock has put the Digital Asset Market Transparency Act of 2025, known as the CLARITY Act, on hold. This raises worries that any regulatory inaction could stretch well past the 2026 midterm elections, […]
In the event of a severe market decline, new ETF strategies could be at risk. Here’s the reason.
New Challenges in the ETF Market Recent developments in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) sector may pose risks for investors, particularly in times of severe market fluctuations. Jamie Harrison from MFS Investment Management noted that ETFs which involve more complex derivatives and operate in less transparent markets could face challenges during significant downturns. “These factors warrant […]