$4.5 billion in contracts for the border wall granted
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revealed on Friday that they are allocating $4.5 billion for ten new construction projects along the Southwest border. This funding marks the first application of the extensive Republican initiative known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Trump signed into law […]
Bitcoin is ‘not a valuable asset’ and lacks ‘inherent worth,’ according to a $225 billion investment firm.
Hargreaves Lansdown Cautions Clients Against Bitcoin Investment Hargreaves Lansdown, the largest retail investment platform in the UK, managing approximately $225 billion in assets, has delivered a firm warning to its clients: “Avoid Bitcoin.” The company emphasizes that cryptocurrency “has no intrinsic value” and advises against including it in savings or retirement strategies. This caution comes […]
Tradr ETFs Exceeds $2 Billion in Assets and Has Doubled AUM Since August
Tradr ETFs Surpasses $2 Billion in Assets New York, October 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tradr ETF, which caters to sophisticated investors and professional traders, has proudly announced that it has exceeded $2 billion in assets under management (AUM) within just 18 months of its inception. This rapid growth is attributed to the successful launch of […]
Digital Stock Rises in After-Hours Trading Following Impressive Q1 Earnings and $11 Billion Lease Agreement
Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) was actively trading on Friday. On Wednesday, APLD shares jumped 16.76%, reaching $34.20 in after-hours trading after closing the regular session at $29.29. This surge occurred following the company’s fiscal 2026 first-quarter earnings report released on Thursday. Revenue increased 84% year over year Based in Dallas, Applied Digital reported revenues […]
Coinbase and Mastercard Pursue Billion Dollar Agreements with Stablecoin Company BVNK, According to Report
Simply put Coinbase and Mastercard are reportedly negotiating to acquire BVNK for up to $2.5 billion. These discussions come as interest in US dollar-pegged digital assets is surging. Experts suggest that payment platforms and crypto firms are now viewing stablecoins as essential infrastructure. Coinbase and Mastercard are said to be in advanced discussions to purchase […]
Coinbase and Mastercard are in advanced discussions to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK for about $2 billion.
Interest Grows in Stablecoin Acquisitions About a year after Stripe’s $1.1 billion acquisition of stablecoin startup Bridge, Coinbase and Mastercard are now exploring their own acquisition of BVNK, a London-based stablecoin company. This information comes from six sources close to the negotiations who requested to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the discussions. […]
U.S. purchases Argentine pesos and completes $20 billion currency exchange.
U.S. Currency Swap with Argentina WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the United States took the unusual step of directly purchasing Argentine pesos, completing a $20 billion currency swap line with Argentina’s central bank and Treasury secretary. This action aims to stabilize the struggling financial markets of the cash-strapped South American nation, as noted in a social […]
US purchases Argentine pesos and establishes a $20 billion swap agreement, Bessent states.
Hang Seng Bank’s stock rises 30% following HSBC’s proposal for privatization, bringing its value to more than $37 billion.
HSBC’s Plans for Hang Seng Bank Spur Share Surge On July 25, 2025, shares of Hang Seng Bank surged by 29.5% after HSBC, its parent company, revealed intentions to take the bank private. This move values Hang Seng at over HK$290 billion, which is more than $37 billion. As Europe’s largest financial institution, HSBC has […]
HSBC proposes $13.6 billion to fully acquire Hong Kong bank Hang Seng.
HSBC’s Takeover Bid for Hang Seng Bank HSBC is looking to buy out minority investors with a substantial offer of HK$106 billion (equivalent to about $13.6 billion), as its subsidiary Hang Seng Bank progresses with its restructuring initiative. The European banking giant proposed HK$155 per share, representing a 30% premium over Wednesday’s closing price, in […]