Hyperliquid and Phantom have jointly requested the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to exempt decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure from legacy financial regulations. They argue that non-custodial wallets and protocol developers should not be treated as financial intermediaries subject to registration requirements. The proposal aims to foster innovation in the US crypto space by distinguishing technology builders from regulated financial service providers, while maintaining oversight where necessary. The CFTC will consider this feedback as it reviews potential updates to its regulatory framework for blockchain-based finance.
ASM International is set to benefit from the shift to gate-all-around nanosheet transistors, which will increase deposition content per wafer. The company expects robust revenue growth, projecting over €4.1 billion in 2026 and a base case of €5.0 bil...
Paul Tudor Jones' Tudor Investment Corp increased its holdings in Blackrock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) to $22.9 million as of June 30, 2026, up 18.9% from the previous quarter. This move reflects a broader trend of traditional asset managers gaining B...
Plumas Bancorp, a small regional bank, reports strong operational metrics with a 1.79% return on assets and 15.0% return on equity, but faces significant asset quality issues. Nonperforming assets have increased 72% year-over-year, with agricultural ...
As the Fed Funds Rate holds at 3.75% and 10-year Treasury yields near 4.65%, income investors seeking higher monthly payouts can consider five ETFs with distribution rates from 7% to 14%. These ETFs include three Nasdaq-100 covered-call funds (QQQI, ...
Grayscale's research director Zach Pandl highlights three structural trends that could sustain Bitcoin adoption despite current price declines. These include rising public deficits boosting interest in scarce assets, increasing integration of blockch...
