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Fidelity to add staking and quarterly payouts to its $900 million ether ETF
Fidelity plans to retain 85% of gross ether staking rewards for its near‑$900 million ETF, distributing the remainder to service providers and issuing quarterly payouts to investors.
LG Innotek shares rally, investors seek catalyst
LG Innotek's stock jumped today, prompting market participants to look for the underlying driver of the rally.
Supertankers Vanish Through Strait of Hormuz, Prompting Shipping Concerns
Analysis notes a sudden drop in visible supertanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route, raising questions about routing and supply dynamics.
EUR/USD Recovery Depends on US CPI and 1.1680 Resistance
The euro‑dollar pair’s short‑term upside is tied to the upcoming US consumer‑price index release and the technical ceiling at 1.1680.
Kelly Partners projects 18% FY26 growth, speeds global expansion
Kelly Partners' FY26 presentation forecasts an 18% increase in revenue and an accelerated pace of international expansion, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.
Regulators Must Act Before the CFD Summer Surge Turns Toxic
The 40% jump in retail CFD volume is a warning sign that regulators can no longer ignore. I argue that tighter leverage caps and clearer disclosure rules are overdue.
Hormuz Tensions Are Fast‑Tracking the US Shale Resurgence
With the Strait of Hormuz again a flashpoint, investors are betting on domestic oil supply, reshaping the global oil narrative beyond OPEC dominance.
Ukrainian central bank announces biggest currency liberalisation since 2022 invasion
The National Bank of Ukraine said it is rolling out its most extensive set of currency‑market reforms since the Russian invasion, aiming to ease foreign‑exchange restrictions and boost liquidity.
Why Hormuz Tensions Are Driving Up Shipping Insurance and Squeezing Refiners
As Iran and Oman edge toward a Hormuz reopening, the real price shock is coming from soaring marine insurance premiums that are adding a hidden cost to crude and tightening refinery margins.
Strategist says US yen support is destined to fail
A market strategist argues that recent U.S. measures aimed at bolstering the Japanese yen are fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed.
Crypto’s Institutional Pivot: Why Platforms, Governance, and Niche Licenses Matter
Emerging service platforms like TropixPro, Bitcoin’s governance turmoil, and Bhutan’s new crypto license illustrate how the market is moving from hype to a quest for sustainable legitimacy.
Retail CFD frenzy fuels 40% volume surge amid summer volatility
Brokers report a 40% jump in retail CFD trading on major indices as summer volatility spikes, while new entrant TropixPro accelerates the market’s accessibility.
Iran says Oman deal near completion, US must act to open Hormuz
Iran announced that negotiations with Oman are in their final stages, but called on the United States to take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping.
Why the Euro’s Slip and the Pound’s Pause Signal a Turning Point in FX
The euro’s slide after the ECB hinted at a September cut and a steadier dollar ahead of US payrolls leave the pound in limbo, reshaping the Euro‑Dollar‑Pound triangle.
Hormuz, Gold and Avocados: Why Geopolitics Still Drives Commodities
Iran’s near‑term Hormuz opening, a bullish call on gold and a tentative avocado restart all point to a market where geopolitical risk and supply bottlenecks still dominate price moves.
Why Bitcoin’s Governance Crisis and Bhutan’s Crypto License Reveal the Market’s New Fault Lines
The clash between waning miner support for BIP‑110 and exchanges courting regulated niches like Bhutan shows crypto is shifting from hype to a battle for legitimacy and sustainable structure.
Citadel Securities analyst Rubner says it’s time to start buying gold again
Citadel Securities’ Rubner indicated that market conditions now favor renewed buying of gold, suggesting a shift from earlier caution.
US to partially restart activities in Mexico’s avocado hub
The United States announced a partial restart of operations in Mexico's main avocado-producing region, signaling a limited resumption of trade activity after a prior suspension.
Oil falls over 8% this week as traders eye Hormuz reopening deal
Crude prices dropped more than 8% over the past week, buoyed by market optimism that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached.
Brent crude rises $1 amid uncertainty over Iran war's end
Brent crude futures gained about $1 per barrel as traders weigh the uncertain timeline for the conclusion of the Iran conflict.
London gas oil price forms doji at $1,188 within bear‑flag zone
The London gas oil contract edged to $1,188 per tonne, generating a doji candlestick inside a bear‑flag pattern, signaling potential further downside.
Bitcoin BIP-110 moves to mandatory signaling as miner support stays under 3%
The latest deployment milestone for BIP-110 tests whether enforcing nodes can operate with minimal miner signaling, while developers consider a hard-fork fallback.
Crypto daily roundup covers Bitcoin, DeFi, Web3 and regulation
Cointelegraph offers a daily summary of market trends, price movements and regulatory developments affecting Bitcoin, blockchain, DeFi and Web3.
Bitget signs agreement to seek regulated crypto operations in Bhutan
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has entered into a pact with the Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to explore a licensed presence in Bhutan, aiming to comply with local regulations.
Crypto PACs spend over $1.5 million on media for four US House and Senate primary races
The Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress political action committees said they have allocated more than $1.5 million for advertising in four congressional contests ahead of the August 18 primaries.
