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Can AI drain DeFi? Separating Claude Mythos hype from reality

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-the-claude-bitcoin-recovery-story-has-a-dangerous-lesson-for-crypto-users.jpg" alt="Can AI drain DeFi? Separating Claude Mythos hype from reality" class="type:primaryImage">Claude Mythos has raised concerns about AI-driven attacks on DeFi protocols. However, the same AI tools are also available to security teams, not just attackers.

Fed’s Lisa Cook can stay at central bank while challenging Trump’s attempt to fire her, Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court refused to allow President Donald Trump to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, in a move that strengthens the independence of the world’s most powerful central bank.

Rocket Lab to take on SpaceX’s Starlink with $8 billion acquisition

Rocket Lab said it is buying Iridium as a “shortcut” to expanding its growing capabilities.

I’m 53 and want to retire in 12 years. Is 5% enough to put in my 401(k)?

If you want to have enough for retirement, you need to push your savings limits today.

‘I claimed Social Security at 62’: At 76, I’m working at Walmart. Why do I still owe payroll taxes?

“It seems like half of the workforce at our local Walmart is over 65.”

Volkswagen’s stock nears a 15-year low on reports of massive planned layoffs

Shares in the German carmaker slumped following reports of a plan to cut up to 100,000 jobs.

From Bitcoin critics to blockchain believers: The 5 biggest crypto backflips

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-nouriel-roubini-v-blockchain-notes-from-the-senate-floor.png" alt="From Bitcoin critics to blockchain believers: The 5 biggest crypto backflips" class="type:primaryImage">If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Here are five crypto skeptics who have reluctantly embraced the opportunity of making loads of money with blockchain.

How the chip trade has come to resemble silver — a warning from Morgan Stanley’s Wilson

Investors should shift away from popular momentum trades, says veteran Wall Street strategist Mike Wilson.

‘I don’t think I’ll make it to 80’: I’m 70 and single. Do I take out a reverse mortgage or a home-equity agreement?

“I’m torn between these two options.”

European stocks are poised to outdo their American peers. These catalysts explain why.

JPMorgan raises its year-end target for European stocks again. Panmure warns that high valuations imply negative returns for the U.S. in the next decade.

Strategy unveils capital framework to preserve Bitcoin exposure, pay dividends

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-strategyb-2.jpg" alt="Strategy unveils capital framework to preserve Bitcoin exposure, pay dividends" class="type:primaryImage">Michael Saylor’s Strategy unveiled a capital framework allowing Bitcoin sales to fund dividends, a $2.55 billion reserve and buybacks while raising STRC payout to 12%.

Breez launches Bitcoin-to-stablecoin payments across more than 30 blockchains

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/payment-purchase-transfer-phone-bitcoin.png" alt="Breez launches Bitcoin-to-stablecoin payments across more than 30 blockchains" class="type:primaryImage">The new SDK feature lets developers route payments from Bitcoin balances to recipients in USDC and USDT without requiring users to hold stablecoins.

Laser weapons aren’t science fiction anymore — and they’re changing how defense stocks are valued

Why Palantir and Elbit are top plays in the booming counterdrone market.

Comcast’s stock is having its best day in 18 years amid plan to spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast on Monday said it would spin off NBCUniversal into a separate company, breaking off the media business it acquired 15 years ago.

Prediction-market operational consolidation could spur M&A wave: Bernstein

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/man-and-blockchain-puzzle2.jpg" alt="Prediction-market operational consolidation could spur M&A wave: Bernstein " class="type:primaryImage">Bernstein says platforms are bringing exchange, clearing and brokerage infrastructure in-house, setting up potential deals while increasing antitrust and regulatory risks.

Vitalik Buterin says obfuscation could unlock private onchain crypto voting

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/vitalik-portrait-privacy.jpg" alt="Vitalik Buterin says obfuscation could unlock private onchain crypto voting" class="type:primaryImage">Vitalik Buterin said indistinguishability obfuscation could eventually support private, collusion-resistant onchain voting without trusted committees, though the technology remains impractical.

Germany leads MiCA crypto authorization race as Europe’s deadline looms

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/coin-table-sensor-sci-fi-germany.jpg" alt="Germany leads MiCA crypto authorization race as Europe’s deadline looms" class="type:primaryImage">MiCA crypto licensing data shows 244 approved companies across EU and EEA jurisdictions, led by Germany with France and the Netherlands also among top hubs ahead of July 1 cliff.

BTC price RSI prints key 2026 signal: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/bitcoin-lazer-eyes-and-bull-run1.jpg" alt="BTC price RSI prints key 2026 signal: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week" class="type:primaryImage">Bitcoin prepped an "interesting" RSI divergence into the Q2 and June candle close as analysis compared $60,000 to the $30,000 mark in the 2022 bear market.

Kiwoom eyes Bithumb stake as Korean brokerages push into crypto: Report

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-crypto-negotiation.jpg" alt="Kiwoom eyes Bithumb stake as Korean brokerages push into crypto: Report" class="type:primaryImage">Kiwoom Securities is reportedly seeking to acquire a stake in crypto exchange Bithumb, as more brokerage firms race to secure a stake in the industry ahead of the FSC’s new regulatory reforms in July.

Dubai crypto market hits 50 licensed firms after new VARA approval

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-crypto-in-gulf-a-new-trend.jpg" alt="Dubai crypto market hits 50 licensed firms after new VARA approval " class="type:primaryImage">Dubai’s VARA has licensed its 50th crypto firm, though only 39 VASPs were fully operational at the end of 2025 as the emirate’s regulated market continues to expand.