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Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest has added more positions to its portfolio, purchasing $21.3 million worth of Robinhood Markets shares through two of its exchange-traded funds, according to a Wednesday disclosure. The investment firm’s ARK Innovation ETF and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF collectively acquired 167,489 Robinhood shares. Based on Robinhood’s closing price of $127.22 per share, the total purchase is valued at roughly $21.3 million. Institutional sentiment toward Robinhood has been notably bullish in recent weeks, with options data from Nasdaq showing about 60% bullish activity on the stock. Investors hope for strong results in the company’s upcoming earnings report…
The recent donation from Coinbase, the largest U.S. crypto exchange, to the construction of the White House ballroom pushed by President Trump, has awakened concerns from Senator Chris Murphy, who alleges the involvement of the company is part of a “corruption factory.” Senator States Coinbase’s Donation to White House Ballroom Are Part of Trump’s ‘Corruption Factory’ The Facts U.S. Senator Chris Murphy has criticized the involvement of Coinbase in the construction of a White House ballroom pushed by President Donald Trump. On social media, Murphy stated that this and previous electoral donations are part of a “corruption factory” that is…
The GIGGLE memecoin spiked to $110 following the news that Binance would support the token’s donation fund by distributing 50% of its transaction fees to charitable causes. Summary Binance announced it will donate 50% of all GIGGLE memecoin trading fees to support charitable projects, sparking a short-lived price rally and surge in trading volume. Despite confusion over its connection to CZ’s Giggle Academy, both Binance and Changpeng Zhao clarified that the memecoin is unofficial, though its community-driven donations have been positively received. In a recent announcement shared by Binance, the exchange stated that it would support the memecoin’s goal of…
The Ethereum ecosystem has just posted a new record high in transactions per second, with high-speed Ethereum layer 2 Lighter now being factored into the count. Data from Growthepie shows that within the last 24 hours, there was one point where 24,192 transactions processed in a single second — the highest on record. It came after the platform started including transactions from the decentralized perpetual futures platform Lighter. Transactions on Lighter are even blowing the Base Chain out of the park, processing around 4,000 transactions per second in comparison to Base’s 100 to 200. Ethereum enthusiasts are buzzing about the…
CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRVW) is under heavy scrutiny after a wave of insider sales worth over a billion hit the tape in October, raising questions about confidence at one of 2025’s hottest AI infrastructure plays. According to SEC filings, insiders unloaded more than 35 million shares in the past three months alone, with transactions valued at roughly $1.4 billion. Over the last twelve months, insiders have executed 66 sales versus just 3 buys, a lopsided picture that investors often interpret as a bearish signal. The selling has been broad and aggressive. Between October 9 and October 17, multiple “American Shareholders” offloaded…
Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) lawyers are set to argue before a U.S. appeals court that the FTX founder was denied a fair trial. Summary Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team will appear before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to argue his FTX fraud conviction should be overturned. The defense claims the trial judge blocked evidence showing FTX had enough assets to cover withdrawals, which could have changed the jury’s verdict. SBF maintains that FTX’s downfall was caused by mismanagement and panic, not deliberate fraud. Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team will reportedly appear before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Nov.…
Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $3,500. ETH is attempting to recover from $3,050 but faces resistance near $3,500. Ethereum started another bearish wave after it settled below $3,550. The price is trading below $3,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $3,410 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it trades below $3,320. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price failed to stay in a positive zone and started a fresh decline below $3,500, like Bitcoin. ETH…
The Latin American region is tapping into blockchain-based services for payments and access to financial services, signaling that the crypto industry serves more than just financial speculators chasing the next memecoin pump. Latin American citizens are increasingly using cryptocurrency to replace the region’s inadequate banking infrastructure, allowing them to facilitate digital payments and create stablecoin-based savings accounts. “LATAM adoption is quite high. People are using stablecoins for daily life, so it’s a whole different market,” said Patricio Mesri, co-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Bybit’s Latin American division. “Crypto is actually changing the lives of people. You see adoption in Argentina, Venezuela,…
The European Commission’s plan to expand the authority of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) over cryptocurrency and capital markets has sparked debate across Europe, with critics warning it could stifle innovation and slow decision-making. The European Union is reportedly exploring giving the ESMA direct supervisory powers over stock exchanges and crypto service providers, potentially creating a centralized regulatory framework similar to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The European Commission is expected to publish a draft of the plan in December. Under the existing Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which took effect for crypto asset service providers…
Homeownership just got a little closer for Robinhood’s premium users. The trading platform has unveiled a nationwide mortgage benefit for its Gold subscribers, offering discounted rates through a new partnership with Sage Home Loans. Discover how neo-banks become wealthtech in London at the fmls25 The move marks Robinhood’s latest step beyond trading and investing, positioning the company in one of the most competitive corners of consumer finance. A New Route to Homeownership According to the fintech giant, eligible Robinhood Gold members can apply for home loans or refinancing through Sage Home Loans and enjoy mortgage rates at least 0.75% below…