Dow futures down more than 400 points as oil prices continue to climb
Stock futures tumbled after hours on Wednesday, building on earlier losses for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, as crude-oil prices pressed higher.
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The next 7 days in Iran will determine if we face stagflation or a total global recession
Your portfolio probably isn’t ready for the Iran conflict’s escalation.
Petco is leaning on services, fresh food and pet tarantulas — and it is paying off
Shares of Petco Health & Wellness jumped after hours on Wednesday after the pet-supplies retailer said it expects sales to rebound this year, as efforts to overhaul its store selections and lean more into services like dog grooming and training are starting to pay off.
SEC, CFTC sign memo to regulate crypto, other markets in harmony
The SEC and CFTC said they would adopt a “minimum effective dose” regulatory strategy to foster innovation while maintaining market integrity and keep the US competitive globally.
Uber’s stock rises as new Amazon robotaxi partnership is ‘a positive surprise’
Amazon’s Zoox still needs regulatory approval to use its custom-built robotaxis for commercial service
Oracle’s stock surges. Here’s how it finally left the AI penalty box.
Oracle is benefiting from its new bring-your-own-chip policy, which helps protect margins as the company wins more cloud business.
‘I have lost nearly everything’: My mother’s trustee changed her $1 million will and my attorney fleeced me. What can I do?
“My attorney, who described himself as a minister doing ‘God’s work,’ had me sign a 40% contingency agreement.”
As Starbucks’ Howard Schultz heads to Miami, here’s a list of other billionaire business leaders moving to Florida
A few Big Tech execs have also headed to the Sunshine State in recent months
Options traders are pricing in ‘disaster’ as Iran conflict intensifies. Here’s how investors might profit.
The Iran conflict has sparked tumult in global equity markets, with major indexes in some markets, including South Korea, falling into correction territory.
Ripple to buy back $750M in shares through April: Report
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2RlNjktZWY1Mi03Nzc3LTk0OTQtNzA1ZjJkYmJlMmY0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ripple to buy back $750M in shares through April: Report" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Despite a decline in the price of XRP in the last year, Ripple is expected to reach a valuation 25% higher than reported after a November 2025 funding round.</p>
Mastercard launches crypto partner program with a 'who's who' of industry
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2RlNzctMDY3MC03OWIzLTgzNDAtZDQyMjUwYzEwYzczLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Mastercard launches crypto partner program with a 'who's who' of industry" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The program connects crypto companies, banks and payment providers to explore blockchain-based payment and settlement infrastructure.</p>
Revolut obtains UK bank license, teases upcoming services
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2RlN2ItMTRlNS03Njc0LWEyMDEtMmJhZDBkZmE5MDJjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Revolut obtains UK bank license, teases upcoming services" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The financial tech company was granted a full UK banking license on Wednesday and has also applied for a federal bank charter in the United States.</p>
Bitcoin to $78K? Pro traders price in less than 17% odds of a breakout
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2RkZTctM2U1Zi03OTEwLWE5OTUtODdkMGQzZDQ0MzBkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin to $78K? Pro traders price in less than 17% odds of a breakout" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitcoin remains under pressure as war and poor jobs data offset ETF inflows, shifting the $78,000 price target from late March to the coming months.</p>
FDIC chair says no deposit insurance for stablecoins under GENIUS Act
A proposed plan by the agency would ban “pass-through insurance“ for stablecoins by third parties in addition to the FDIC not insuring deposits under the law.
Foundry plans Zcash mining pool amid institutional interest in privacy coin
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2RlMjYtMTYzMi03NDE0LTk1NzMtMWM4MTU1ZDUyOTQzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Foundry plans Zcash mining pool amid institutional interest in privacy coin" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The digital asset infrastructure company plans to launch the pool in April as it expands beyond Bitcoin mining services.</p>
Education Department slashed monitoring of student-loan servicers after Trump administration cuts
The Education Department stopped monitoring calls between servicers and borrowers and reviewing borrower data for accuracy, watchdog finds.
Higher CPI print for March already 'baked in' to BTC price — Analysts
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ2Y2MtNWNiOC03NDM5LTg4ZGMtZWRjY2E0OTQ1MWUzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Higher CPI print for March already 'baked in' to BTC price — Analysts" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The cost of medical care, apparel, household furnishings, airline fares, and education all rose during the month of February, BLS data shows.</p>
Campbell’s stock heads toward a 23-year low, as it warns of more price cuts to recharge demand
The company’s CEO said the company has ”a more cautious view for the balance of the year.”
Three Bitcoin Binance charts reveal the setup behind the next big move
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjA3NjctYzI1Ni03NjZmLTk2NzgtNmY3ZDljNzI2MDg2.jpg" alt="Three Bitcoin Binance charts reveal the setup behind the next big move" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Binance data points to shifting liquidity flows and evolving trader positioning that may support Bitcoin’s next price move.</p>
Tariff refunds are expected to come in the second quarter: Barclays
The Trump administration’s new replacement tariffs could result in a lower effective rate of 9.1%, according to a strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.