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Image generated by CariGold Emirates to Accept Crypto Payments Airline giant Emirates has signed a preliminary deal with Crypto.com, allowing its customers to make payments through the crypto trading platform's service. This partnership is set to enhance customers' experience by providing more flexible payment options and embracing the growing trend of cryptocurrency usage worldwide. Controversy Over UMA Voting System Polymarket is locked in another controversy over the UMA voting system: did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wear a suit? This unusual question has sparked debate and interest in how voting systems and market predictions are utilized in digital platforms. The incident highlights the challenges and complexities...

Image generated by CariGold Nvidia becomes first company to reach $4 trillion market cap amid AI boom NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on Wednesday became the first company in history to surpass a $4 trillion market value, as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continued to fuel a dramatic rally in the chipmaker’s shares. The stock rose 2.7% to close at $164.32, topping the approximate $163.93 level needed to push Nvidia’s market capitalization past the $4 trillion threshold. The strong advance comes following Nvidia’s blockbuster first-quarter results in May, which came despite China-related write-downs and concerns over DeepSeek. At that time, Chief Executive Jensen Huang pointed to four unexpected tailwinds accelerating demand...

Image generated by CariGold Nvidia Clinches Historic $4 Trillion Market Value on AI Dominance Nvidia notched a market capitalization of $4 trillion on Wednesday, marking it as the first public company in the world to reach this milestone and solidifying its position as a favored stock on Wall Street. Shares of the leading chip designer rose by as much as 2.5% to an all-time high of $164, benefiting from the ongoing surge in demand for artificial intelligence technologies. Nvidia's soaring market value underscores Wall Street's confidence in the rapid growth of AI, with the company's high-performance chips forming the backbone of this technological advance. Strategic Evolution and Growth The stock's recent rally follows a sluggish...

Image generated by CariGold Worldpay Expands Embedded Payment Solutions to Canada and UK Worldpay has extended its Worldpay for Platforms service to Canada and the UK, while enhancing its presence in Australia. The service allows software providers to integrate payment processing capabilities directly into their platforms to simplify financial transactions for developers and merchants. It aims to address the complexities associated with financial services by facilitating the creation of native software experiences, enabling automated reconciliation, and providing a single point of service support. Worldpay for Platforms head Matt Downs said: “As business software tools converge into unified experiences, we’re investing in embedded...

Image generated by CariGold BITCOIN SEASON 2: Why tokens don't work (except for Bitcoin) Gwart discusses the death of the fat protocol thesis, why DAOs became dysfunctional, and crypto's shift from public goods delusion to revenue-focused businesses. Plus, thoughts on Bitcoin maximalism and Solana's pragmatic approach. This article has been published in yahoo.com via Yahoo News. https://finance.yahoo.com/video/bitcoin-season-2-why-tokens-122413076.html

Image generated by CariGold 3 Crypto-Focused Stocks to Buy as Bitcoin Heads Toward New High Cryptocurrencies have remained relatively stable despite investors showing caution ahead of tariff announcements that were expected on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Bitcoin (BTC) made little movement but held onto its gains. The cryptocurrency has remained above $100,000 for most of the period since it hit an all-time high in May. On Tuesday, it briefly crossed $109,000 before giving up some of the gains. Moreover, with geopolitical tensions easing significantly and optimism surrounding a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in the coming days, Bitcoin could surpass $120,000 before the year ends. Given this situation, it would be ideal...

Image generated by CariGold BlackRock Inc.’s (BLK) spot Bitcoin ETF is now the second-biggest holder of the cryptocurrency, holding 700,439 coins, as supplies tighten. The $76.3 billion iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ranks behind the 1.2 million coins held by Satoshi Nakamoto and ahead of Strategy Inc.’s (MSTR)'s 597,325 coins, according to data posted by crypto analyst Shaun Edmondson. Nakamoto is the pseudonym for the anonymous programmer or group credited with creating the Bitcoin software. IBIT Purchases Stack Up IBIT’s purchases amount to 40,000 a month, with projections to catch Nakamoto by next May, according to Bloomberg Analyst Eric Balchunas. Big holders are increasing purchases as Bitcoin supply drops, with about 450 mined...

Image generated by CariGold Key Points Ether (CRYPTO: ETH), the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, is the world's second most valuable cryptocurrency, with a market cap of $308 billion. If you had invested $100 in Ether when it publicly launched 10 years ago, your stake would be worth more than $453,000 today. Some bullish investors believe Ether still has plenty of upside potential. VanEck's Matthew Sigel and Patrick Bush expect it to rally from about $2,500 today to $22,000 by 2030. Ark Invest's Cathie Wood believes its price could soar even higher to $166,000 by 2032. We should take those estimates with a grain of salt, since VanEck and Ark Invest are both invested in Ether through their own ETFs. I wouldn't set a firm...

Image generated by CariGold Are You One of the 84% Who've Made Crypto Decisions Due to FOMO? Go Beyond the Fear of Missing Out and Build a Balanced Portfolio With These Tips. A recent survey by the Kraken crypto exchange shows that a whopping 84% of crypto investors have made investment choices due to FOMO -- fear of missing out. It's a common response, especially in the speculative and volatile world of cryptocurrencies, where assets can rally significantly in a matter of days. Unfortunately, FOMO-based choices often lead to regret. Almost two-thirds of the crypto holders surveyed said those emotional decisions had hit their portfolios hard. FOMO can cause people to buy a cryptocurrency shortly before it hits an all-time high and...

Image generated by CariGold XRP vs. Bitcoin: Which Is the Better Buy Right Now? Most investing decisions feel like choosing between two distant futures. In crypto right now, one such fork in the road is whether to buy an asset built on engineered scarcity, or one engineered for regulated utility and widespread use. The question matters because capital is finally pouring into both lanes at once. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is drawing record institutional inflows while XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is winning a few serious gigs to provide financial plumbing. The trade‑off between slow‑burn "digital gold" and faster‑moving payment rails has never been starker, so let's sort out which path fits which kind of investor. Bitcoin's digital scarcity wins it a...

Image generated by CariGold FV Bank unveils virtual accounts for payment automation FV Bank, a US-regulated digital bank that focuses on both traditional and digital asset banking services, has introduced its new Virtual Account function designed to assist businesses in simplifying and streamlining the process of crediting incoming foreign and domestic payments. The Virtual Account tool enables entities to create unique, dedicated account numbers for each of their clients or counterparties. These numbers can then be utilized to automatically track and match incoming money, eliminating the need for manual reconciliation and greatly reducing the possibility of errors. Additionally, the solution accepts a wide range of payment methods...

Image generated by CariGold Analysis-Nine months in, Starbucks CEO faces tall order in turnaround (Reuters) -Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol earned a reputation on Wall Street as a miracle worker for wounded restaurant brands like Taco Bell and Chipotle. Nine months into his Starbucks tenure, investors are unsure if lightning will strike a third time. Shares jumped more than 21% on August 13, the day Niccol was named CEO, on hopes he would inject the company with new vitality after several quarters of falling sales and pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management. But demand has not yet reversed, Niccol has not shared any financial targets, and the stock remains sluggish. Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" initiative...

Image generated by CariGold REUTERS NEXT-Ant International 'seriously considering' stablecoin license applications SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore-headquartered financial technology company Ant International is "seriously considering" stablecoin license applications in multiple jurisdictions around the world, an executive said on Wednesday. "Firstly, we will not be focusing on crypto transactions," Ant International's Head of Platform Tech Kelvin Li said in a panel at the Reuters Next Conference in Singapore. "On the other side, we'll be focusing on global payments. We believe stablecoins are an important means that will enable us to provide global payments in a much more efficient way and bring much better customer experience," he...

Image generated by CariGold 3 Reasons to Buy Bitcoin Before 2028 Key Points If you were savvy enough to invest in Bitcoin a decade ago, then you've likely generated better returns than you could have ever imagined. In fact, if you had invested in Bitcoin prior to President Donald Trump's election win last November, you'd be up over 61%, crushing the broader market. Whether you are a fan of the digital asset or not, Bitcoin is here to stay and continues to gain more acceptance into the mainstream financial world with each passing day. Will people ever be regularly buying groceries with Bitcoin? I'm not sure, but I do think the price of Bitcoin will continue to move higher. Here are three reasons to buy the world's largest...

Image generated by CariGold Crypto Traders Mint Millions From Grok Glitching on 'MechaHitler' What started as an apparent ‘hallucinated’ response from X's artificial intelligence platform, Grok, quickly morphed into a microcap memecoin frenzy. The X-based AI tool last week spat out the terms “MechaHitler,” “GigaPutin,” and “CyberStalin” in an apparent unprompted response to a user query, an erratic, racially charged response that went viral. MechaHitler is a fictional cyborg version of Adolf Hitler from the 1992 game Wolfenstein 3D, which gained fame in 90s satire and early internet memes. While most consider such terms to be dark, offensive, and completely unhinged, someone took the misfire seriously enough to launch multiple...

Memecoin PNUT Rips on Elon Musk’s Epstein Cue ‘Peanut’ the squirrel is dead, but the meme coin named after him is still mooning. A late-night post from technocrat Elon Musk criticizing U.S. authorities for euthanizing the viral squirrel while not charging anyone from Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged client list preceded a volume and price spike. This indicates that speculative fervor is alive and well in the market. (The "Epstein list" refers to high-profile individuals allegedly connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network. No official, verified public list exists.) “Government is deeply broken,” Musk wrote. “They arrested (and killed) Peanut, but have not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list.”...

Image generated by CariGold Key Market Dynamic Keeps Bitcoin, XRP Anchored to $110K and $2.3 as Ether Looks Prone to Volatility Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP (XRP) are trading sideways, likely driven by a hidden force keeping both cryptocurrencies anchored to key price levels. However, the same "price magnets" might add to the ether (ETH) market volatility. We are talking about market makers – entities tasked with creating liquidity in an exchange's order book. These entities are always on the opposite side of traders/investors and make money from the bid-ask spread, while constantly striving to maintain a price-neutral exposure. Their hedging strategies in futures/spot markets often add to or curb volatility in the market. In BTC's case...

Image generated by CariGold Robinhood Says OpenAI Stock Tokens Backed by Special Purpose Vehicle Robinhood tokens offering equity in OpenAI technically aren't equity, Vlad Tenev confirmed in a recent CNBC interview, but are backed by "Robinhood's ownership stake in a special purpose vehicle." OpenAI warned earlier this month that the tokens being offered by Robinhood do not represent equity in the company, and any transfer of equity would require OpenAI's approval which they haven't given. "In and of itself, I don't think it's entirely relevant that it's not technically an equity instrument," Tenev said on CNBC. "What's important is that retail customers have an opportunity to get exposure to this asset." Robinhood isn't the first...

Image generated by CariGold News Background Ripple’s push for a U.S. banking license has reignited bullish momentum for XRP, fueling a high-volume breakout above the $2.28 resistance level and setting up a potential test of $2.38 — a level that, if breached, could trigger a larger upside move. Price Action Summary Technical Analysis What Traders Are Watching This article has been published in coindesk.com via Yahoo News. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/xrp-clears-2-28-breakout-044511101.html

Image generated by CariGold Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP ETFs See Record AUM as Traders Warn of ‘Summer Lull’ Bitcoin (BTC) is holding firm near $108,700 even as traditional markets recoil from renewed trade tensions sparked by Donald Trump. The U.S. President signaled plans to hike tariffs on imports, potentially as high as 50%, citing ongoing friction with the European Union over tech regulations. The rhetoric sent Asian equities lower for a third time in four sessions, pushed copper futures down in London, and dragged U.S. equity futures into the red. Yet bitcoin remained largely unfazed, suggesting crypto investors are either discounting the macro noise or viewing BTC as increasingly insulated from global policy risk, some...