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VC Funding for Crypto Continues Influx as DeFi Investment Declines
Venture capital funding for cryptocurrency projects remains strong but is increasingly selective, with decentralized finance (DeFi) experiencing a not...

Kitces, Benz and Zweig Named Top ‘Centers of Finfluence’ in Inaugural Survey
The first 'Centers of Finfluence' survey by Finfluential identifies Michael Kitces, Christine Benz, and Jason Zweig as the most influential voices in ...

INVEST Fair 2026 Draws Over 15,000 Visitors, Emphasizes Financial Literacy and Accessible Investing
INVEST Fair 2026 concluded with over 100 speakers and 40 exhibitors, highlighting the growing retail investor participation in Malaysia's capital mark...

INFICON to Announce Second Quarter and Half-Year 2026 Results on July 30
INFICON will release its second quarter and half-year 2026 results on July 30, 2026, followed by a web conference, providing investors with key insigh...

GEO Group Stock Surges 65.9% Over 12 Weeks, Zacks Screens It as Strong Buy
The GEO Group's stock has shown remarkable price momentum, gaining 65.9% in 12 weeks, and Zacks Equity Research highlights it as a 'Recent Price Stren...

Samsung Enters U.S. Credit Card Market with Barclays Partnership
Samsung launched its first credit card in the U.S. in collaboration with Barclays, marking its initial foray into financial services and signaling pot...

SaintQuant Launches AI Stock Trading Bot to Simplify Automated Investing for Everyday Users
SaintQuant's new AI Stock Trading Bot offers a no-code, fully managed platform that lowers barriers for everyday investors to engage in automated trad...

Debt.com Survey: Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living Hits Five-Year Low, Yet Financial Anxiety Remains High
The percentage of Americans living paycheck to paycheck has dropped to 48% in 2026, the lowest in five years, but 95% still cite economic uncertainty ...

Meridian Holdings to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on July 29
Meridian Holdings Inc. will release its Q2 2026 financial results before market open on July 29, 2026, with a conference call and webcast to follow, p...

Why Founders' First Two Hires Should Be a Controller and HR Lead, Says 512Financial's Bart Davis
Bart Davis of 512Financial argues that Texas startups should prioritize hiring a controller and HR lead early, as fractional CFOs often reveal that fo...

Gold Edges Higher as Middle East Diplomatic Efforts Gain Traction
Gold prices rose on Monday as diplomatic initiatives between Tehran and Washington aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East began, while cru...

Next Generation Trust Company Partners with ETZ Soft for Cryptocurrency Investing via Self-Directed IRAs
Next Generation Trust Company's strategic partnership with ETZ Soft enables self-directed IRA clients to invest directly in cryptocurrency through a s...

Gold Consolidation Signals Shift to Long-Term Economic Focus, Says Saxo Bank
Gold prices are consolidating near $4,100 per ounce, with Saxo Bank's head of commodity strategy interpreting this as a focus on longer-term economic ...

U.S. Freezes Crypto Worth $131M Linked to Iran, Heightening Scrutiny on Exchanges
The U.S. has blocked access to over $130 million in cryptocurrency tied to Iran, escalating efforts to disrupt financial networks supporting the Irani...

INVEST Fair 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Emphasizing Financial Education and Retail Investor Growth
Malaysia's largest retail investment event, INVEST Fair 2026, kicked off with over 100 speakers and 40 exhibitors, highlighting the importance of inve...

Geopolitical Tensions and Severe Weather Rattle Metal Markets
Copper and other metal prices face volatility as Iran-U.S. hostilities escalate and a major storm threatens mine output in Chile, raising supply conce...

Study Shows AI-Linked Companies Outperform Markets as Investor Sentiment Shifts
A Yale University study reveals that companies expected to benefit from AI expansion, like AI Maverick Intel Inc. (OTC: AIMV), consistently deliver st...

Forward Industries Expands Solana Treasury to Over 7.5 Million SOL in Fiscal Q3 2026
Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) has increased its Solana treasury to 7.55 million SOL, making it the largest corporate holder of SOL, highlighting i...

Royalty Management Holding Corporation Declares Third Quarter 2026 Cash Dividend
Royalty Management Holding Corporation announced a $0.0025 per share quarterly cash dividend payable on October 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on...

Zapp Expands WhatsApp-Based Money Transfer Services to Central America
Zapp announced the expansion of its money transfer services to Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, enabling Central American migrants in ...

Crypto Market Adds $170 Billion in July as Macroeconomic Conditions Improve
The cryptocurrency market has recovered significantly in July, adding $170 billion to total market cap, driven by improving macroeconomic conditions a...

Gold Prices Dip as Fed Governor's Hawkish Comments Signal Potential Rate Hike
Gold prices fell after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller unexpectedly suggested that raising interest rates is as likely as cutting them, hi...

Olenox Industries Reports June Bitcoin Production, Highlighting Seasonal Challenges in Crypto Mining
Olenox Industries' June Bitcoin production fell to 14.92 BTC due to seasonal heat-related curtailments, underscoring the sensitivity of crypto mining ...

Gold’s Reserve Asset Status Strengthens Amid Shift to Multipolar World, Says Sprott Strategist
Sprott market strategist Paul Wong argues that gold is gaining value as a reserve asset as the global system transitions from unipolar to multipolar, ...
Fitch Ratings Assigns First-Time Credit Rating to HDBank, Recognises Strong Financial Profile
Fitch Ratings has assigned HDBank its first credit rating of 'BB-' with a stable outlook, reflecting the bank's strong profitability, capital position...

CashMax Texas Launches CashMax Connect to Centralize Customer Support Across Texas
CashMax Texas has expanded its customer support with CashMax Connect, a centralized contact center that streamlines inquiries, appointments, and onlin...
SBI Global Asset Management and DigiFT Launch JX, Bringing Japanese Equity Strategy On-Chain for the First Time
DigiFT and SBI GAM launch the JX token, offering on-chain access to a Japanese high-dividend equity strategy, marking a milestone in tokenizing active...

Aumann AG Completes Share Buyback with 6% Allotment Ratio
Aumann AG repurchased 1,291,200 shares, representing 10% of its share capital, through a voluntary public buyback offer with an allotment ratio of app...

Infrastructure Capital Equity Income ETF Offers Large-Cap Exposure with Income Focus Amid Fed Uncertainty
As the Federal Reserve's policy direction under new chair Kevin Warsh remains uncertain, the Infrastructure Capital Equity Income ETF (ICAP) provides ...

Why the Federal Reserve Watches Core Inflation Closely
The Federal Reserve focuses on core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, to assess underlying price trends and guide interest ra...

Fed Governor Waller Warns Inflation at 'Crossroads,' Signals Potential Rate Hike
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that persistent core inflation could force the Fed to tighten monetary policy again, emphasizing th...

tZERO Introducing Broker Gains CFTC Registration and NFA Membership, Expanding Regulated Infrastructure to Derivatives Markets
tZERO's subsidiary secured CFTC registration as an introducing broker and NFA membership, enabling the company to offer infrastructure for regulated d...

Mission Driven Bank Fund Invests in Anchor Bank and Icon Business Bank to Bolster Community Impact
The Mission Driven Bank Fund made two investments in the second quarter of 2026, including a follow-on investment in Anchor Bank and a new investment ...

Leifheit Approves FOCUS Performance Program to Improve Profitability and Adjusts 2026 Forecast
Leifheit AG's Management Board approved the FOCUS performance program to achieve annual cost savings of EUR 7.5 million from 2028, while adjusting its...

LaFleur Minerals Advances Toward Gold Production with Refurbished Mill and Trafigura Off-Take Agreement
LaFleur Minerals is nearing production at its Beacon Gold Mill in Quebec's Abitibi Gold Belt, supported by a prepaid facility and off-take agreement w...

Central Bank Gold Repatriation: No Direct Price Impact, but Bullish Outlook Remains
Central banks are repatriating gold reserves to reduce political risk, but this trend does not directly affect bullion prices; however, concurrent cen...

Central Bank Gold Repatriation Signals Bullish Outlook for Gold Prices
The trend of central banks repatriating gold reserves from foreign vaults to domestic storage indicates growing demand for physical gold, which is bul...

Datavault AI Forms Joint Venture to Launch USD-Backed Stablecoin Aimed at Financial Inclusion
Datavault AI enters a joint venture to develop the Mandela Dollar, a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin targeting underserved markets, with the company providi...

Gold Stabilizes as Consolidation Replaces Liquidation, Analysts Eye Recovery
Gold prices stabilize below $4,200 as selling momentum fades, with Saxo Bank's Ole Hansen noting a shift to consolidation that could benefit miners li...

Silver Miners Enjoy Wide Margins as Costs Remain Low Amid Elevated Prices
Silver miners are benefiting from wide margins due to low mining costs and historically high silver prices, with companies like Collective Mining Ltd....

Bitcoin ETFs Record First Half-Year of Net Outflows
Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced their first six-month period of net outflows since launch, signaling a potential shift in investor sentiment.

Stonegate Capital Partners Initiates Coverage on Aebi Schmidt Holding AG (NASDAQ: AEBI)
Stonegate Capital Partners initiated coverage on Aebi Schmidt Holding AG, highlighting that despite muted first-quarter sales, demand remains strong w...

BridgeCore Capital Closes $750,000 Refinance of Suburban Office in Rocklin, California
BridgeCore Capital's refinancing of a Rocklin office complex highlights the firm's ability to provide swift, flexible financing solutions for borrower...

Michael Saylor's Strategy Sells Bitcoin Amid $8.32B Paper Loss, Sparking Skepticism
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, sold 3,588 Bitcoin for $216 million while facing an $8.32 billion paper loss, contradicting its 'never sell' mantra a...

Homebldr Launches Financing Subscription That Eliminates Origination Fees for a Year
Homebldr's new subscription model removes origination fees on all deals for 12 months, potentially saving active real estate investors thousands of do...

Affordable American Insurance Appoints Sandeep Gupta to Board of Directors
Affordable American Insurance (AAI) appoints Sandeep Gupta, former COO of Keystone Agency Partners and SVP at Liberty Mutual, to its Board of Director...

Wheaton Precious Metals Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Results Release and Conference Call
The announcement of Wheaton Precious Metals' second quarter 2026 results release and conference call is important as it provides a timeline for invest...

Republic First Funding Educates Consumers on Debt Consolidation as Alternative to High-Interest Credit Cards
Republic First Funding is expanding consumer education to promote debt consolidation as a structured alternative to high-interest credit card cycles, ...
