Aave handled $8.45 billion in withdrawals without freezing funds, but the episode raised fresh questions about hidden risks in DeFi lending.
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DOJ probes JPMorgan, Citigroup transactions tied to Iran supreme leader’s business network
A Justice Department probe is reviewing transactions tied to a business network linked to Iran's supreme leader and its reported connections to Wall Street firms
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Google DeepMind vice president John Jumper joins Anthropic after Nobel win
Jumper's move to Anthropic highlights shifting AI talent dynamics, questioning if large-scale firms can retain top innovators amid rising competition. The post Google DeepMind vice president John Jumper joins Anthropic after Nobel win appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Americans’ 401(k) balances hit record levels in 2025
Americans increased their median 401k account balances by 27 percent through 2025 as automatic employer enrollment expanded plan participation nationwide.
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Trump Accounts launch July 4, aiming to build wealth for millions of US children
The Trump Accounts could significantly boost passive investing, benefiting major fund managers while potentially widening wealth gaps if access issues persist. The post Trump Accounts launch July 4, aiming to build wealth for millions of US children appeared first on...
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Republican lawmaker proposes prediction markets insider trading ban, not including White House officials
The bill did not specifically bar members of the US Congress from using the platforms or making sports bets, but prohibited policy wagers.
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DOJ probes JPMorgan, Citigroup transactions tied to Iran supreme leader’s business network
A Justice Department probe is reviewing transactions tied to a business network linked to Iran's supreme leader and its reported connections to Wall Street firms
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Google DeepMind vice president John Jumper joins Anthropic after Nobel win
Jumper's move to Anthropic highlights shifting AI talent dynamics, questioning if large-scale firms can retain top innovators amid rising competition. The post Google DeepMind vice president John Jumper joins Anthropic after Nobel win appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Finance
Americans’ 401(k) balances hit record levels in 2025
Americans increased their median 401k account balances by 27 percent through 2025 as automatic employer enrollment expanded plan participation nationwide.
Crypto
Trump Accounts launch July 4, aiming to build wealth for millions of US children
The Trump Accounts could significantly boost passive investing, benefiting major fund managers while potentially widening wealth gaps if access issues persist. The post Trump Accounts launch July 4, aiming to build wealth for millions of US children appeared first on...
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Republican lawmaker proposes prediction markets insider trading ban, not including White House officials
The bill did not specifically bar members of the US Congress from using the platforms or making sports bets, but prohibited policy wagers.
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Schwab to join prediction markets race with S&P 500 event-based options: WSJ
The planned offering would let customers bet on index moves as Coinbase and Robinhood expand in the sector.
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Bitcoin traders expect new lows but data cautions against overly bearish bias
A concentrated liquidity pocket below $59,000 raises the chance of a Bitcoin price sell-off to new 2026 lows, but data suggests bulls will absorb the dip.
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Christian Pulisic out of US vs. Australia game with calf injury
Pulisic's absence may force the U.S. team to adopt a more defensive strategy, impacting their performance and match outcome expectations. The post Christian Pulisic out of US vs. Australia game with calf injury appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
