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Bitcoin BTC$66,915.16 may have already priced in the effects of tighter monetary policy, leaving stocks more exposed to the latest macroeconomic shocks, according to asset manager Bitwise.The firm’s comments come as the cryptocurrency continues to correct below $70,000, down more than 23.7% year-to-date.Geopolitical unrest and energy disruptions, particularly from the U.S.-Iran conflict choking the Strait of Hormuz, have driven oil and gas prices higher in recent weeks. That surge has put pressure on inflation expectations, causing markets to walk back earlier bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts.On prediction markets including Polymarket and Kalshi, the perceived odds of the Fed cutting…

Key Takeaways The average Wall Street bonus hit a record $246,900 in 2025, about $15,000 higher than in 2024. The total bonus pool climbed to $49.2 billion, fueled by a more than 30% jump in industry profits. The richer payouts added an estimated $199 million in extra state income tax revenue. The average Wall Street bonus reached $246,900 in 2025, a record high, as bank profits surged, per a recent report from New York State’s Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. DiNapoli reported this week that the average Wall Street bonus increased by 6% in 2025 compared to 2024. That means that the…

Institutional Capital Accelerates Crypto Integration as Allocations and Product Access Rapidly Expand Institutional capital rotation into crypto markets is accelerating, with Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley signaling a transition from anticipation to active deployment. He framed the shift as a near-term inflection point driven by sustained inflows and expanding participation from large allocators. The executive expressed on March 27 via social media platform X: “The ‘institutions are coming’ phase is about to be over. They’re here, or arriving shortly.” He pointed to visible allocation activity already underway across the sector. “Countless are already in crypto. And another big batch will be…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways What got your business off the ground won’t scale it, and founders must shift from instinct-driven startup habits to structured, repeatable systems. Scaling requires clarity on your X-factor, hiring leaders who can operate beyond your bandwidth and securing the right capital at the right time. Here’s the uncomfortable truth most entrepreneurs avoid: what got your business off the ground will not scale it.Yet founders routinely try to grow by repeating the very behaviors that helped them survive the early days — instinct, hustle and heroic effort. In “start mode,” those…

CFD brokers are embedding stablecoin rails for 24/7 settlement and cross-border efficiency. A practical 2026 checklist covering compliance, liquidity, and risk.  By Tyler Betts, Managing Director, Overchain.      The intelligence layer for fintech professionals who think for themselves. Primary source intelligence. Original analysis. Contributed pieces from the people defining the industry. Trusted by professionals at JP Morgan, Coinbase, BlackRock, Klarna and more. Join the FinTech Weekly Clarity Circle →     2026 is the year of the stablecoin. With a fully operational regulatory framework in the EU and US, brokers are rapidly integrating stablecoin rails to unlock new money flows…

Analysts suggest that the XRP price, currently sitting near $1.40, is undervalued. Although the cryptocurrency rose above $3 last year, it failed to reach a new all-time high and has since faced a major downturn as its technical structure weakened. Despite this, analysts maintain a strong bullish outlook, arguing that even a $10 valuation is too low for the cryptocurrency. At the same time, other experts are highlighting developing factors that could help XRP break free from its current suppression and potentially reach higher levels.  What XRP’s Fair Value Really Looks Like Bird, an XRP Ledger (XRPL) developer, took to…

The European Union’s top executive body has confirmed a cyberattack after hackers reportedly stole reams of data from its cloud storage. European Commission spokesperson Nika Blazevic confirmed to TechCrunch on Friday that the Commission “discovered a cyber-attack, which affected part of our cloud infrastructure.” “We have taken immediate steps and contained the attack. Risk mitigation measures were also implemented. The investigation is ongoing but we can already confirm that the Commission’s internal systems were not affected by the cyber-attack,” the spokesperson said. In a longer statement on its website, the Commission said the breach “affected its cloud infrastructure hosting the…

OpenText (TSX:OTEX) is down roughly 55% from its peak. And my view is that this is one of the most misunderstood value opportunities in Canadian tech right now. The market has punished the stock as if AI is going to make enterprise content management obsolete. The reality is almost the exact opposite. OpenText doesn’t compete with AI, but feeds it. Source: Getty Images The bull case for the TSX tech stock Valued at a market cap of US$5.5 billion, OpenText stock is down 55% from all-time highs. The ongoing drawdown allows you to buy the dip and benefit from a…

It’s a real UK account on Faster Payments and SEPA, the same infrastructure your employer’s payroll system, your energy provider, and HMRC already recognise. A proper UK account, not a workaround If you’ve ever tried getting paid with a non-UK account, you know the problem. Some employers reject the mandate. Payroll systems flag the details. Krak removes that friction. Your sort code and account number sit on Faster Payments rails, and behave exactly like any other UK bank account. Employers and payroll systems recognise it instantly, no calls to HR, no rejection from automated salary systems. Send and receive money…

Not long ago, a call center meant rows of agents, banks of desk phones, and a single location handling every customer interaction. That model still exists, but it’s quickly becoming the exception rather than the rule. That’s where call center technology comes in. From VoIP and call routing to analytics, CRM integration, and conversational AI, the right stack helps you manage higher volumes, route customers intelligently, and give agents the context they need to resolve issues faster. In this guide, we’ll break down the key types of contact center technology, what each one does, the benefits they deliver, and how…