Bitcoin
Swiss stocks edge higher as Roche, Novartis offset losses; Logitech slides
SMI gains 0.1% as healthcare giants support index; Logitech drops 1.3% after JP Morgan downgrade. Oil holds near $92, gold dips as yields fall.
U.S. Treasury doubles long-dated bond buybacks after yield surge
Long-dated U.S. Treasury yields fell 10 bps after the government doubled planned bond buybacks. Stocks rose, gold and bitcoin gained, while the dollar weakened sharply against the Swiss franc.
US stocks slip on Walmart earnings, oil prices; SMI extends losses
Walmart shares drop 6% on weak U.S. sales; Deere gains 4% on upbeat outlook. Brent crude hits $94/bbl as Middle East tensions rise. SMI falls 0.45% with Logitech, Swiss Re leading declines.
Bitcoin holds near $64K as U.S. crypto policy, Iran tensions weigh
Top cryptocurrencies consolidate gains after White House meeting with Trump and regulators, while geopolitical risks cap upside. Treasury bond buybacks expand to support long-dated debt.
US charges crypto Ponzi scheme suspect after Fiji deportation
Edward Zimbardi faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding investors of $165 million in a crypto Ponzi scheme, with losses exceeding $34 million in currency trades.
U.S. inflation proves stickier than July CPI suggests, analysts warn
Underlying price pressures remain elevated despite a mild July CPI reading, raising concerns over the Federal Reserve's policy path. Bitcoin's volatility reflects shifting market expectations.
Public firms tap bitcoin-backed loans for acquisitions, capex
Institutional adoption of bitcoin-backed lending rises as companies secure funding without liquidating holdings, according to Two Prime.