Morningstar’s Guide to Annuities
Learn how to supplement your retirement funds with consistent income from annuities.
DOGE Aims for $0.29 As ETF Hopes And Crypto Treasuries Surge
Key point: China-based pork processing company and Bitcoin miner Bit Origin said on Monday that it had completed the acquisition of 40.5 million Dogecoin (DOGE) for its crypto treasury. Earlier, the firm said on July 17 that it aims to become the largest publicly traded DOGE holder. For that, the firm has entered into agreements … Read more
Best Investing Podcasts for Beginners
Keep up with market news, make smart money moves, and expand your financial literacy with these investing podcasts.
Bitcoin Order-Book Liquidity Points To A New Short Squeeze Next
Key points: Bitcoin market participants bet on a fresh short squeeze as liquidity piles into exchange order books around price. Late shorts are on the radar after a trip to punish longs the day prior. Bitcoin is regaining its command of the total crypto market cap. Bitcoin (BTC) bounced from a trip toward $117,000 on … Read more
Finder Earn Compliant with Financial Law, Australian Federal Court rules
The Australian Federal Court ruled in favor of fintech company Finder.com, clearing it and its yield-generating product, Finder Earn, in a legal battle with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) that lasted almost three years. In a Thursday court decision, Justices Stewart, Cheeseman and Meagher confirmed a previous judgment that Finder Wallet and Earn … Read more
3 Tricky Decisions for Every Retirement Plan
Not even experts agree about the ‘right’ withdrawal rate, long-term-care insurance, and annuities.
Ripple Co-Founder Moves $175M XRP, Draws Criticism Over Timing
A wallet tied to Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen moved 50 million XRP, worth around $175 million, between July 17 and Wednesday, sparking backlash from the crypto community amid a pullback in XRP’s price. Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT flagged the transactions in a Thursday post on X, noting that roughly $140 million of the XRP (XRP) was … Read more
Hong Kong to Enforce Stablecoin Ordinance Starting Aug. 1
Hong Kong will start enforcing its Stablecoin Ordinance on Aug. 1, making it illegal to offer or promote unlicensed fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS) to retail investors. The new law introduces criminal penalties of up to a level five fine of 50,000 Hong Kong dollars (about $6,300) and a maximum sentence of six months imprisonment. The Hong … Read more
Paul Ashworth: ‘Forecasting Is Difficult at the Best of Times, and This Is Not the Best of Times’
A seasoned macroeconomist talks through short-term and long-term economic drivers.
XRP Price Drops 19% sliding below $3: Here is why
Key takeaways: XRP drops 19% from eight-year highs and 12% in 24 hours, with $113 million in liquidations. Analysts see the pullback as healthy, with $10-$15 upside targets still viable. XRP price is down 12.5% today, dropping in tandem with the broader crypto market, which has slipped 3% in the last 24 hours to $3.79 … Read more