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SUI Token Surges 50% Amid Institutional Staking and Upcoming Network Features
Crypto & Fintech

SUI Token Surges 50% Amid Institutional Staking and Upcoming Network Features

The SUI token rose sharply after a Nasdaq-listed firm staked a large portion of its supply, alongside announcements of zero-fee stablecoin transfers and new privacy features.

Nike Faces Lawsuit Over Keeping Tariff Refunds Despite Price Increases
Trade & Tariffs

Nike Faces Lawsuit Over Keeping Tariff Refunds Despite Price Increases

A class-action lawsuit alleges Nike kept millions in tariff refunds while charging consumers higher prices following trade tariffs, seeking to force repayment to buyers.

Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Justices Over Tariff Ruling, Highlights Division Among His Appointees
Trade & Tariffs

Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Justices Over Tariff Ruling, Highlights Division Among His Appointees

Former President Donald Trump publicly condemned a Supreme Court decision invalidating his tariff policy, singling out Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for votes he said harmed the country.

Banking Groups Clash with Senators Over Stablecoin Incentives Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote
Crypto & Fintech

Banking Groups Clash with Senators Over Stablecoin Incentives Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote

Banking associations seek to ban stablecoin issuers from offering incentives, while Senate lawmakers push forward with the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act despite opposition.

Altcoins Lead Weekly Crypto Gains Amid Key Protocol Upgrades and Growing Network Activity
Crypto & Fintech

Altcoins Lead Weekly Crypto Gains Amid Key Protocol Upgrades and Growing Network Activity

This week’s crypto market rally was driven by altcoins supported by significant protocol upgrades and heightened development, with TON, SIREN, and VVV among the top performers.

Office Depot and OfficeMax Offer $15 Discount on $300+ Mastercard Gift Cards
Corporate Power

Office Depot and OfficeMax Offer $15 Discount on $300+ Mastercard Gift Cards

Office Depot and OfficeMax have reintroduced their promotional discount on Mastercard gift cards, giving buyers $15 off for every $300 spent during a limited-time offer.

Jerome Powell’s Fed Tenure Highlights the Debate Over Central Bank Independence
Markets & Macro

Jerome Powell’s Fed Tenure Highlights the Debate Over Central Bank Independence

Jerome Powell remains Federal Reserve chair amid growing criticism as Fed policies reshape the economy and stir political divisions over its so-called independence.

Bitcoin’s Cycle Suggests Bottom May Still Be Ahead Despite Recent Gains
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin’s Cycle Suggests Bottom May Still Be Ahead Despite Recent Gains

Despite recent rallies, Bitcoin remains within typical post-halving patterns that indicate the market bottom might not have formed yet, supported by supply shifts and whale accumulation.

DeepBook’s $240K Bad Debt Highlights Vulnerabilities in Leveraged DeFi Trading
Crypto & Fintech

DeepBook’s $240K Bad Debt Highlights Vulnerabilities in Leveraged DeFi Trading

DeepBook faced a significant $239,700 bad debt in its USDC margin pool during volatile market swings, exposing how leverage pressure stresses DeFi liquidation systems.

Institutional Demand Bolsters Bitcoin Amid Retail Profit-Taking and Market Uncertainty
Corporate Power

Institutional Demand Bolsters Bitcoin Amid Retail Profit-Taking and Market Uncertainty

As retail investors take profits and reduce exposure, institutional Bitcoin holdings rise, reflecting a shift in market ownership during a period of cautious optimism.