Citigroup predicts that US ETF assets might reach $25 trillion by 2030.
Citigroup’s ETF Market Outlook Citigroup announced on Thursday that the assets managed in U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could potentially exceed $25 trillion by the decade’s end. This projection is driven by investors looking for low-cost, diverse market exposure in this increasingly favored asset class. As of March 2025, the U.S.-listed ETF industry held approximately $10.4 […]
Fashionable sneaker brand Allbirds, previously valued at $4B, sells its assets for a minimal amount
Allbirds Sells Assets for $39 Million Allbirds, the popular eco-friendly sneaker brand, is now offloading its assets for $39 million—a stark contrast to its earlier valuation of $4 billion. This significant change is evident for the San Francisco-based company, which recently canceled its earnings call and declared an agreement to sell its intellectual property and […]
CFTC and SEC Work Together to Explain Federal Securities Laws as They Relate to Crypto Assets
washington The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify how certain federal securities laws apply to various crypto assets and their related transactions. The aim is to guide the CFTC and its staff in their administration of the Commodity Exchange Act, aligning it with the SEC’s […]
SEC States ‘Most Crypto Assets’ Are Not Securities, Covering Staking, Airdrops, and Bitcoin Mining
SEC Clarifies Stance on Crypto Assets In a recent address to the crypto industry, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the majority of crypto assets do not qualify as securities. This guidance aims to clarify which assets are considered securities and which fall under investment contracts. Atkins emphasized that activities like protocol mining (including Bitcoin) […]
UK bank reports $10 million loss from selling Cameroon and Gambia assets
Financial Update on Standard Chartered Bank Recent financial disclosures from Standard Chartered Bank shed light on their restructuring efforts across its international portfolio. The bank recorded a loss of $5.4 million from the sale of Standard Chartered Bank Gambia Limited, alongside an additional $5.3 million loss from Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon SA. These figures include […]
Former Pentagon official cautions that US assets in the Middle East are set for intense conflict.
The United States is reportedly undergoing its most significant military buildup in the Middle East in recent years, potentially gearing up for an active campaign against Iran, according to a former high-ranking Pentagon official. Dana Stroll, now the director of research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, conveyed this information on Sunday, coinciding […]
SEC quietly changes approach to brokers’ stablecoin assets that could lead to significant outcomes
SEC Allows Broker-Dealers to Count Stablecoin Holdings as Regulatory Capital This week, broker-dealers overseen by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received an important update: they can now count their stablecoin holdings as regulatory capital. This change was noted in an amended FAQ document from the SEC. Confusingly, it’s part of the SEC’s “Broker-Dealer […]
From Seoul’s Global K-Wave to Leadership in Web3: Datavault AI and TBURN Chain Connect K-Pop, Esports, and Korean Cultural Exports with Advanced Data Infrastructure and Tokenized Real World Assets
Collaboration Announcement between Datavault AI and TBURN Chain Foundation On February 18, 2026, in Philadelphia, Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT), known for its advancements in data monetization and tokenization technologies, revealed a new collaboration with TBURN Chain Foundation. This agreement is aimed at exploring how Datavault’s data asset tokenization and information exchange technology can be integrated […]
Oil Firms Discuss Recovering Assets in Venezuela
U.S. Oil Companies in Talks with Venezuela’s Government to Recover Losses U.S. oil companies, which faced substantial losses due to asset seizures by Venezuela’s socialist government, are currently negotiating with Delcy Rodriguez, the acting president, in hopes of reclaiming some of their investments. This was highlighted by Energy Secretary Chris Wright in recent statements. Back […]
Sen. Jon Husted: America’s Next Step is Creating a Supportive Environment for Digital Assets
Ohio’s Legacy of Innovation and the Future of Digital Finance Ohio has always been a place where people strive to challenge limits. When Dayton bicycle mechanics suggested that human flight could be achieved, the response was one of skepticism—fears of chaos and defiance against nature arose. Similarly, when an Ohio inventor introduced electric light, critics […]