CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP and SOL Outperform as Index Climbs 1.3%
Ripple's XRP gained 3.5%, while Solana's SOL rose 2.6%
The Bahamas 'Dares' Again 1.5 Years After FTX Collapse, Brings in New Crypto Law
The Bahamas' Parliament passed the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024), The Securities Commission of The Bahamas announced on Tuesday.
Lloyd’s of London-Backed Insurance Policies Can Now Be Paid for in Crypto on Ethereum
Cryptocurrency insurance underwriter Evertas, a Lloyd’s coverholder, has teamed up with smart contract-based insurance marketplace Nayms to offer the on-chain policies.
Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia, Despite 'Healthy' Regulator Talks
Last month, a senior regulator warned an audience of industry goers to fall in line with the precedents set in the recent cases it has filed against crypto entities.
Safe-haven gold heads for monthly gain on Mideast worries, Fed
Spot gold was up 0.5% at $2,420.00 per ounce, as of 1147 GMT, and has gained more than 4% this month. Bullion, traditionally known for its stability as a favoured hedge against geopolitical and economic risks, thrives in a low-interest rate environment.
First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Stabilizes After Nursing Losses
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 31, 2024.
Chip stocks boost Nasdaq futures before Fed verdict; Microsoft lags
(Reuters) -Futures tied to the Nasdaq index rose on Wednesday after a bullish forecast from Advanced Micro Devices drove chip stocks higher even as Microsoft faltered, while investors geared up for the Federal Reserve's rate decision. Nvidia rose 6.5%, Intel 2.3% and Broadcom 6.4%. At 7:15 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis were up 31 points, or 0.08%, S&P 500 e-minis were up 52 points, or 0.95%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 295.5 points, or 1.56%.
Is It Time to Buy IBM Stock?
IBM reported solid second-quarter results and boosted its full-year guidance.