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Royal Bank of Canada Names Co-CEOs for European Operations
Royal Bank of Canada has installed Sian Hurrell and Robin Beer as co-CEOs of RBC Europe Limited, a newly created leadership structure designed to unify the bank's capital markets and wealth management divisions. The move signals an aggressive push to capture greater market share following the acquisition of Brewin Dolphin.
Singapore and Zurich Lead Global Wealth Lifestyle Rankings
Singapore retains its status as the world’s most expensive city for high-net-worth individuals for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026. Zurich climbs to second place, while Monaco rounds out the top three, driven by currency strength and soaring residential property costs.
Judge Torres Deals Blow to Kalshi in New York Sports Betting Case
A federal judge has denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction, allowing New York to proceed with its legal challenge against the exchange’s sports prediction markets. The decision rejects the platform’s argument that federal oversight should automatically override state gambling laws, forcing the company to face state-level scrutiny in the financial hub.
Gemini pivots to stocks with zero-commission trading rollout
Gemini is shedding its crypto-only identity by launching commission-free stock trading across most of the United States. By integrating thousands of exchange-listed securities directly into its mobile app, the company aims to transform from a niche digital asset exchange into a comprehensive financial hub for retail investors.
StarkWare CEO’s 4% inflation proposal ignites Bitcoin cap debate
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson has sparked a fierce backlash within the cryptocurrency community by suggesting that Bitcoin’s rigid 21-million supply cap is flawed. He argues that the inevitable loss of private keys over time necessitates a new monetary policy, proposing an annual issuance of up to 4% to maintain liquidity.
Strategy’s $135M Bitcoin Sale Bypasses Monetization Cap
MicroStrategy’s recent $135 million Bitcoin sale may not diminish its $1.25 billion monetization program as previously assumed by market observers. According to VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, the company’s latest regulatory filings indicate that dividend-related liquidations are categorized separately from the firm's primary cash reserve-funding initiative.
Strike Debuts Volatility-Proof Bitcoin Loans to Curb Forced Liquidations
Strike has introduced a Bitcoin-backed loan product designed to eliminate margin calls and price-triggered liquidations for borrowers. By decoupling debt security from market volatility, the firm allows users to access cash while maintaining their Bitcoin positions, provided they adhere to a strict repayment schedule.
EDX Markets Secures $76M from SBI to Scale Institutional Crypto
A $76 million Series C infusion led by Japan’s SBI Holdings marks a significant push by EDX Markets to dominate institutional crypto infrastructure. The firm plans to leverage this capital to bolster its spot trading, perpetual futures, and clearing services as it attempts to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets.
Secret Network Proposes Migration to Arbitrum Over Security Fears
A $4.7 million bridge exploit has prompted Secret Network to weigh an exit from the Cosmos ecosystem. Citing vulnerability to AI-assisted code analysis and shrinking liquidity, developers are proposing a migration to Arbitrum, a move that would see the creation of a new ERC-20 token and a hard snapshot of holdings.
Vanguard pivots to digital assets with search for new leadership
After years of maintaining a rigid distance from the cryptocurrency market, Vanguard is officially seeking a head of digital assets. The firm’s search for a high-level executive signals a strategic pivot toward blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, and stablecoins, marking a departure from its previously staunch resistance to digital asset products.
CFTC Charges North Carolina Operator in $14.8 Million Crypto Fraud
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has launched a civil enforcement action against Trevor Vernon and his firm, Argent Capital Management, alleging a multi-year scheme that defrauded at least 60 investors out of nearly $15 million through fabricated performance reports and the misuse of client capital.
New Hampshire to Review $100M Bitcoin-Backed Bond Proposal
State officials will convene on July 8 to evaluate a proposed $100 million Bitcoin-backed bond, a move that tests the intersection of traditional municipal finance and digital assets. The Business Finance Authority structure aims to facilitate investment without exposing taxpayers to the inherent volatility of cryptocurrency markets.
Polymarket integrates Lightning Network for instant Bitcoin deposits
Traders on Polymarket can now bypass traditional blockchain confirmation delays by using the Lightning Network. Through a new integration with the payment protocol Spark, the prediction platform enables near-instant, self-custodial Bitcoin deposits, allowing users to capitalize on fast-moving market shifts without waiting for standard on-chain processing.
Trump Pledges Continued Bombing of Iran Following Reported Leader Killing
US President Donald Trump and Israeli officials claim an airstrike has killed Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, even as the administration pledges that the intensive military campaign will continue unabated. The Iranian government has yet to confirm the death of its leader amidst a rapidly escalating regional conflict.
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran Following Strait of Hormuz Incidents
President Donald Trump authorized a new wave of military strikes against Iran on Tuesday, shattering a fragile ceasefire less than two weeks after he declared the conflict effectively over. The escalation follows attacks on three merchant vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, an act CENTCOM labeled a violation of regional stability.
US Progressives Demand Arms Embargo Following Israeli Strikes on Iran
A chorus of U.S. lawmakers and human rights advocates is demanding an immediate end to military support for Israel after a series of airstrikes hit Iranian nuclear sites and military leadership on Friday. The escalation, which Tehran has vowed to punish, has sparked urgent warnings of a broader regional conflict.
Tehran Rejects Imminent Peace Deal Amid Claims of US Inconsistency
Iranian officials have dismissed President Donald Trump’s assertions that a peace agreement is imminent, citing erratic American diplomacy and what they describe as deliberate Israeli sabotage as primary obstacles to ending the three-month conflict.
ICE Concealed Fatal Shooting of US Citizen for Eleven Months
Internal records have finally exposed that an agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations fatally shot 23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez in South Padre Island, Texas, nearly a year ago. The federal agency previously failed to disclose its involvement in the incident, sparking demands for a transparent, independent investigation.
Pressure Mounts for Independent Probe After Fatal ICE Shooting in Houston
A fatal encounter involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Houston has triggered widespread demands for an independent investigation, as civil rights groups and local officials challenge the agency’s official account of the Tuesday morning shooting that left a Mexican national dead.
Economists Urge End to Sanctions as Venezuelan Quake Toll Mounts
With the death toll from last month's dual earthquakes in Venezuela climbing past 3,500, a coalition of over 100 economists and scholars is demanding the immediate removal of international sanctions, arguing that financial barriers are paralyzing the nation's ability to fund a $37 billion recovery effort.
Public Support for Greenland Annexation Remains Minimal
Only 4% of Americans support using military force to seize Greenland, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Wednesday. The data arrived as White House officials met with Danish and Greenlandic representatives to address the administration's increasingly aggressive rhetoric regarding the island's potential acquisition by the United States.
Greenlanders Reject US Annexation Plans in New Poll
A staggering 85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the United States, according to a new survey from the research firm Verian. Despite President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the island’s residents desire American integration, the findings highlight a profound disconnect between the White House and the Arctic territory’s population.
Trump's Greenland Ambitions Threaten NATO Collapse
European Union defense commissioner Andrius Kubilius warned Monday that Europe must urgently bolster its military independence, as President Donald Trump escalates demands to seize Greenland. The move, which would target a territory of NATO founding member Denmark, has prompted officials to declare that such an aggression would effectively dismantle the 75-year-old alliance.
Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal Over Transit Fees
President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that Panama lower fees for U.S. vessels, threatening to forcibly retake control of the Panama Canal if his terms are not met. His comments, delivered via social media and at a weekend rally, have sparked sharp condemnation from officials who view the rhetoric as an assault on national sovereignty.
Trump and Carney Clash Over Canada’s Sovereignty in Oval Office
During an Oval Office meeting on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s recurring suggestion that Canada could become the 51st U.S. state. While Trump teased the prospect with a cryptic "never say never," Carney countered with a quiet but emphatic "never, never, never."
European Leaders Reject Trump’s Ambitions to Annex Greenland
A coalition of European heads of state issued a formal rebuke of Donald Trump’s territorial threats against Greenland on Tuesday, asserting that the island’s future rests solely with its inhabitants and Denmark. The move follows escalating rhetoric from the White House regarding the necessity of seizing the region for national security.
Trump and Rubio signal broader regional campaign after Venezuela assault
Following the military assault on Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro, the Trump administration has signaled that its regional campaign of regime change is far from over. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are now openly targeting Cuba, Mexico, and Colombia as the next potential objectives.
Progressives Challenge Trump’s 'Donroe Doctrine' After Deadly Boat Strikes
Following a Monday strike that pushed the death toll from President Donald Trump’s maritime bombings to 130, two Democratic congresswomen have introduced the New Good Neighbor Act, a legislative bid to dismantle the modern revival of the Monroe Doctrine and pivot toward regional diplomacy in Latin America.
Trump Floats 'Friendly Takeover' of Cuba Amid Regional Tensions
President Donald Trump raised eyebrows Friday by suggesting the United States might pursue a "friendly takeover" of Cuba. The remark, delivered outside the White House, arrives as the administration maintains a stringent fuel embargo on the island and faces mounting international scrutiny over its aggressive foreign policy posture.
Trump’s Global Tariff Pivot Sparks Economic Alarm
Standing in the White House Rose Garden, Donald Trump declared a national emergency and announced a 10% tariff on all imported goods starting April 5. The move, framed as 'liberation day' for the U.S. economy, triggered immediate volatility in global markets and fierce backlash from economists and labor leaders.