Prices to charter large oil tankers soar as Strait of Hormuz traffic grinds to a halt
Charter rates nearly doubled in recent days and are up fivefold since the start of the year.
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Star Trek’s Captain Kirk shows off X Money as limited beta goes live
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzRmOTktNTQxMy03OGU4LWI1N2MtMGY4NzVmNDBiMTIyLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Star Trek’s Captain Kirk shows off X Money as limited beta goes live" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Screenshots shared by movie star William Shatner offered some hints into how Elon Musk's X Money would work.</p>
Broadcom says AI is not disrupting its software business, and its stock climbs
The chip maker sees sales growth in its infrastructure software accelerating, showing that it’s focused on and investing in that business.
Okta’s stock rises as momentum in AI agents fuels an earnings beat
Okta beat earnings expectations for the latest quarter, but guidance for the current quarter was below forecasts.
Why the rise in 401(k) hardship withdrawals may not be such a problem
More people are taking hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) accounts, according to a recent Vanguard report, and while not ideal, this isn’t the five-alarm fire that it may appear to be.
‘When he doesn’t get money, he becomes angry’: My brother has led a life of chaos and financial ruin. What is my moral obligation?
“Without clear distance and boundaries, he will pull me down with him.”
Blue Owl’s private-credit stumble revives fears of another Bear Stearns moment
This is not yet a repeat of 2008. But dismissing it as a nonevent would be a mistake.
Bitcoin’s bullish momentum accelerates but topping $78K remains a challenge
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzM2MGMtNTAxMi03Y2QzLWIwOTMtYzdiOGUyZDFmMTBhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin’s bullish momentum accelerates but topping $78K remains a challenge" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitcoin’s rally is accelerating, but 43% of holders are still at a loss, leading traders to favor put options. Will this week’s gains hold?</p>
Western Union teams with Crossmint to support USDPT stablecoin on Solana
The infrastructure provider will support the planned launch of Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin on Solana, linking blockchain payments to its global payout network.
Trump sends pro-Bitcoin Fed chair nomination to the Senate
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YzBmMjItNmM0Zi03ZGUxLTg1ZTUtZTI0NDFhNDVkYjJkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Trump sends pro-Bitcoin Fed chair nomination to the Senate" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The US President makes it official after previously announcing his pick of Kevin Warsh to replace Fed chair Jerome Powell in a Jan. 30 social media post.</p>
Canada's Scotiabank launches multi-crypto ETF with 3iQ
The bank's asset manager and 3iQ debut an actively managed crypto ETF to Canadian investors, offering exposure to Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP at a competitive 0.25% fee.
A sucker's rally? Why Bitcoin analysts say BTC price must hold $70K
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2IxZjktNzNiYS03ZmRkLWI3YmMtZjIyMzc2MWNjZTJhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="A sucker's rally? Why Bitcoin analysts say BTC price must hold $70K" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>A slowdown in profit-taking and defending the 200-week EMA support at $68,000 are prerequisites for BTC to break the next big hurdle at $75,000.</p>
Crypto treasury inflows slow to the lowest since October 2024
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2JhNTUtYTJiOC03MTg3LTkxNjctNTYxMzdmNTgxYmFmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Crypto treasury inflows slow to the lowest since October 2024" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Monthly digital asset treasury inflows were dominated by Bitcoin, except for August and September 2025, according to data from DeFiLlama.</p>
Trump met Coinbase CEO before slamming banks over crypto bill: Report
The meeting reportedly happened hours before Donald Trump posted to his social media platform, echoing some of Brian Armstrong's public statements about stablecoin yield.
Tradeweb backs crypto ECN Crossover Markets in $31M funding round
The investment includes a strategic partnership that will connect Tradeweb’s institutional trading network with Crossover’s CROSSx platform for spot crypto liquidity.
Price predictions 3/4: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE, LINK
Bitcoin’s recovery picked up steam on Wednesday as the cryptocurrency rallied above $74,000 amid consistent inflows into the spot Bitcoin ETFs. Do technical charts support the move in BTC and altcoins?
Bitcoin climbs over $73,000 and touches one-month high on resilience to Iran conflict
Bitcoin must hold above $70,000 on any future pullback to build on those gains, one analyst said.
A 20% Social Security cut looms. Here’s how warning Americans could make it even worse.
New research says an education campaign could help workers, but others argue it could spark panic.
The most expensive state for in-home caregiving may surprise you — and it costs almost $9,000 a month there
The cost of care for an aging parent, whether in their own home or in a nursing facility, varies greatly depending on where they live.
Tesla’s self-driving effort could be worth more than double its EV division
Tesla has made autonomous vehicles a priority, investing heavily in robotaxis and driving-assistance software.