Nasdaq 100 Tops 28,000, Intel Rallies 13%: Stock Market Today
The Nasdaq 100 surged past 28,000 during Tuesday morning trading, setting a fresh record as AI-driven gains in semiconductor stocks continued to power the broader tech sector, defying pressure from elevated oil prices and geopolitical tension. • State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF shares are trending higher. What’s driving...
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XRP Evernorth names OpenAI CFO to its board
XRP Evernorth has named Robert Kaiden, CFO of the OpenAI Foundation, to its board of directors XRP Evernorth, the Ripple-backed treasury company building an XRP-denominated balance sheet ahead of a Nasdaq listing, has appointed two senior executives to its board.…...
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US confirms ongoing military operations in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions
Heightened US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz risk escalating conflict, undermining regional stability and peace prospects. The post US confirms ongoing military operations in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Rep. Steven Horsford pitches PARITY Act as ‘durable floor’ for crypto tax at Consensus Miami
The Nevada Democrat told Professor Yesha Yadav that incremental, bipartisan reform is the path forward as Senate negotiations on the CLARITY Act stall....
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Solana’s ‘Alpenglow’ upgrade could arrive next quarter, co-founder Yakovenko says
Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, the Solana co-founder said that he is excited to see ‘Alpenglow’ upgrade go live later this year, which could come as early as next quarter....
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Western Union’s Solana-based stablecoin could reshape its payment model, analyst says
Western Union launched USDPT, a dollar-backed stablecoin on Solana, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, for 24/7 settlement with agents and partners....
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Garlinghouse defends Clarity Act Senate momentum
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse defended Clarity Act progress at Consensus 2026, calling the past week a “big positive shift.” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse took the Consensus 2026 stage in Miami today and told attendees the Clarity Act is gaining genuine…...
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Middle East tensions drive WTI crude oil prices higher, impacting Fed rate cut odds
Rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions may prompt global monetary policy shifts, reducing the likelihood of U.S. Fed rate cuts. The post Middle East tensions drive WTI crude oil prices higher, impacting Fed rate cut odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Solana Foundation and Google Cloud launch Pay.sh payment gateway for AI agents
Solana Foundation and Google Cloud launch Pay.sh, letting AI agents access APIs and pay per request with stablecoins on Solana. The post Solana Foundation and Google Cloud launch Pay.sh payment gateway for AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Anthropic CEO comments may impact Google’s AI model ranking by May
Anthropic’s CEO comments may prompt a reevaluation of AI leadership dynamics, potentially altering competitive strategies and market perceptions. The post Anthropic CEO comments may impact Google’s AI model ranking by May appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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