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Robinhood Chain Activity Cools: Transactions Slide 40% as Fee Subsidies Mask Weakness
Robinhood Chain's daily transactions have fallen from 10.8M to 6.2M since mid-September, even as the company keeps covering network fees for customer swaps.
Bitcoin Volatility Hits Record Low, Yet Extreme Swings Persist
CoinDesk analysis reveals 10 unusually large trading days in 2026 despite declining volatility, challenging traditional risk models in an institutional crypto market.
THORChain Exec: Tether Froze USDT Vaults Without Warning
THORChain technical co-founder Chad Barraford says Tether temporarily froze USDT vaults without explanation, raising fresh questions about stablecoin control.
Celsius Founder Mashinsky Permanently Banned in $35M Fraud Settlement
New York's settlement permanently bars Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky from crypto, securities and commodities industries after a $35M fraud resolution.
US to Seize $1B in Crypto Tied to Iran, Bessent Says
The Treasury plans to seize $1 billion in digital assets linked to Iran this week, escalating sanctions enforcement in crypto markets.
Futures Rebound After OpenAI Revenue Disappointment Triggers Tech Selloff
Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edge higher after OpenAI's tepid revenue sparked a tech selloff. NBIS, SPCX, T and VZ are in focus.
S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip as Crude Oil Surges and Chip Stocks Drag
US equities closed lower on Tuesday, pressured by a sharp jump in crude oil prices and weakness in semiconductor shares, while the Dow edged higher.
Dow Futures Rise as AI Stocks Fall on OpenAI News; SpaceX Move Hits Telecom Giants
Dow Jones futures edged higher despite a selloff in AI-related stocks following OpenAI news. SpaceX's latest move pressured Verizon and AT&T in late trading.
Soaring Freight Rates Threaten Asia's Appetite for US Crude
Record-high tanker rates are making US crude oil too expensive for Asian buyers, potentially reshaping global oil flows and weighing on WTI prices.
AAA: Kentucky Gas Prices Rise as Crude Oil Costs Climb
AAA reports that gas prices in Kentucky are climbing, driven by higher crude oil costs. Traders eye oil and refined products for inflation and energy sector signals.
Refinery Outages Drive Fuel Prices Higher, Outpacing Crude Oil Costs
Refinery outages are pushing fuel prices up more than the cost of crude oil, squeezing refiners and impacting consumers at the pump.
US Inflation Holds Steady in February, Then Iran War Ignites Gas Prices
February CPI unchanged before conflict with Iran triggered a surge in gasoline, complicating the Fed's path and shifting market expectations.
NY Fed Study: Tariffs Drove Up Prices on Many Everyday Items
A New York Fed analysis finds that tariffs were the primary driver of price increases on a range of everyday goods, offering key insights for traders.
Japan PM Tracks Yen and Inflation Closely as BOJ Policy Bets Build
Japan's Prime Minister pledges to monitor yen moves and inflation carefully, keeping pressure on the Bank of Japan as traders weigh the next policy shift.
Fed's Goldilocks Balance Sheet: Not Too Big, Not Too Small
The Federal Reserve is recalibrating its balance sheet to a 'just-right' size, aiming to maintain ample reserves without distorting markets. Here's what it means for traders.
Palmer Joins Minneapolis Fed Leadership: What It Means for Markets
The Minneapolis Fed has named Palmer to a leadership role, a change that could influence monetary policy perspectives ahead of future FOMC decisions.
ECB Set to Hike Again in December as Inflation Nearly Doubles Target
A Reuters poll shows economists expect the ECB to raise rates again in December as inflation runs at almost twice the 2% target, keeping pressure on the central bank.
EUR/USD Under Pressure as French Debt Fears Weigh on Euro
The euro remains on the back foot against the dollar as concerns over French debt sustainability keep EUR/USD traders cautious.
USD/JPY Slips as EUR/USD Braces for French Bond Verdict
USD/JPY loses ground while EUR/USD traders await the French bond market's verdict, a key test for euro sentiment and broader forex volatility.
Gold Price on 08 October 2026: What's Driving the Metal Today?
Gold price update for 08 October 2026. Get the latest on the metal's move, key drivers, and levels to watch in today's session.
Gold Price Pressures Jewellery Sales as Brands Split on 18k vs Budget Designs
Elevated gold prices are reshaping jewellery demand, with brands diverging between 18k premium statements and budget-friendly designs to offset affordability pressures.
Gold Edges Higher as Fed Rate Path and Debt Worries Collide
Gold ticks up as investors weigh the Federal Reserve's next move and growing debt concerns, keeping the metal supported near recent highs.
XRP Ledger Adds Bank-Grade Permission Controls for Stablecoins and Tokenized Funds
The XRP Ledger now lets banks and fintechs delegate limited account powers while keeping main holdings offline, a boost for stablecoins and tokenized funds.
Solana's 200ms Block Time Upgrade Nears: What Traders Need to Know
Solana is completing a seven-week push to halve block times to 200 milliseconds, boosting throughput but raising validator costs and tightening operating windows.