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‘I’m worried about cash flow’: I’m 71 with a $2.7 million IRA and $470K in stocks. Why can’t I relax?

“My home is paid for and has an estimated value of $700,000.”

Yale is offering free tuition if your family makes less than $200K. Here’s what that says about being middle-class today.

A six-figure household income may not mean what it once did.

Escape Velocity raises $62M to back DePIN infrastructure projects

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YzBhODQtN2IwMy03NTdjLWI4ZjktNGUzYTMwYzU5MzJhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Escape Velocity raises $62M to back DePIN infrastructure projects" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The raise underscores venture investors’ selective return to infrastructure-heavy crypto bets as DePIN struggles to move beyond early token launches.</p>

Software stocks suffer worst day in 10 months, widening the gap with hot chip stocks

A look at the best and worst S&P 500 stocks this year shows how tech investors have piled into semiconductor plays and bailed on software.

Global oil prices settle at a 6-month high on bets that U.S. strike on Iran is imminent

Oil prices rallied Thursday, with the global benchmark finishing at its highest level since July, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran worsened — raising concerns over disruptions to the global flow of crude.

Talos adds $45M to Series B with new backing from Robinhood, Sony

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YzBhZmMtZjI0Yy03YmNlLWFmYTMtMDgyYWI2Yzk5NjE4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Talos adds $45M to Series B with new backing from Robinhood, Sony" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The Series B extension values the New York–based crypto infrastructure company at about $1.5 billion and includes backing from institutional investors.</p>

Corporate America faces growing shareholder pressure to talk about Trump’s immigration policies

Tyson Foods, Amazon and other big companies are facing pressure from some shareholders to provide reports about how they’re being affected by the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Mastercard’s stock rises as earnings send an upbeat message about spending

An analyst notes Mastercard got off to a strong start this year, which “defies fears of slowing consumer spend.”

Bitcoin falls to $83.4K as gold bugs take profit and AI stocks sell off

Futures market liquidations, a sharp sell-off in US stocks and limited progress on talks to fund the US government are taking a toll on Bitcoin price today. Is $80,000 the next stop for BTC?

US market regulators move to coordinate on crypto oversight

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YzBiNDMtMTMwOC03ZDMyLTkzNTItNzYyMjg3MWU5NWRkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="US market regulators move to coordinate on crypto oversight" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The chairs of the CFTC and SEC appeared together at a joint agency event Thursday to discuss a unified approach to crypto regulation.</p>

Tesla could slide back into cash-burn mode as Elon Musk pursues his costly AI vision

The company’s capital expenditures are set to surpass $20 billion this year, more than double what they were last year.

Copper prices settle at a record high as metals are going ‘absolutely bonkers’ right now

Prices for gold, copper and other metals are going “absolutely bonkers” right now, says a Marex analyst.

4 tips to file your taxes like a pro — and get your refund faster

Expecting a bigger tax refund? There’s no money back until you get through tax filing.

Why did Bitcoin price just hit two-month lows near $83K?

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YzBhYjQtYTNkOC03OWEzLWIxNjEtZGM5ODU5OTVkY2U0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Why did Bitcoin price just hit two-month lows near $83K?" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitcoin suddenly dropped nearly 6% to see its lowest levels in two months as gold and silver endured a snap retracement from all-time highs.</p>

SEC, CFTC strike cooperative tone ahead of White House crypto meeting

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmU4MzEtMTQ5Yi03NjlmLTgzMmQtZWU1NDU1ZjQ2YjJkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="SEC, CFTC strike cooperative tone ahead of White House crypto meeting" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig spoke on CNBC on Thursday as debate continues over stablecoin yield in the CLARITY Act.</p>

US Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure bill

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWVmOWQtNzM3MC03ZGJmLTg4YjItMWExZWJhMTJhMjJj.jpg" alt="US Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure bill" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Lawmakers begin debating amendments to a sweeping digital asset market structure proposal as Congress looks to clarify oversight of crypto markets.</p>

DePIN rebounds into a $10B overlooked sector, Messari says

DePIN’s “death” narrative hides a market that’s quietly compounding revenues, as Messari’s new report pegs the sector at $10 billion with growing real‑world usage and cash flow.

Fintech Dakota wants enterprises to treat money like software

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjExN2QtMTczNC03ZDU5LTkyMWItM2U5ODBmMmMxN2Fm.jpg" alt="Fintech Dakota wants enterprises to treat money like software" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The platform enables enterprises to use programmable stablecoins for payments and treasury while outsourcing custody, compliance and settlement.</p>

UK Lords launch stablecoin inquiry as Bank of England moves to finalize rules

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YzA5ZTktMjRmNC03MDU3LWI0NzItZDQwYzY2Y2ExOThkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="UK Lords launch stablecoin inquiry as Bank of England moves to finalize rules" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The parliamentary inquiry comes as regulators warn that stablecoins could drain bank deposits and reshape payments.</p>

South Korea tightens crypto licensing rules for exchanges and shareholders

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YzA5MWYtZmM2Yi03MWE2LWE5MTYtZTdkNGQ5YjcxOGE4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="South Korea tightens crypto licensing rules for exchanges and shareholders" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access.</p>