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Fed Chair Jerome Powell is set to speak at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium for the last time since being appointed to the position by then-President Donald Trump in 2017. Powell will deliver a speech that will be closely followed by global central bankers at an event to be held at Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming tomorrow at 17:00 (UTC+3). Powell’s seven Jackson Hole speeches to date have covered a wide range of topics, from the history of monetary policy to employment targets, from inflation-fighting strategies to pandemic-era support promises. Each speech has been a highlight, offering clues about the…

HSBC was fined $537,683 by regulators in Hong Kong for disclosure lapses after an investigation by Hong Kong regulators. Based on a joint investigation from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the bank did not properly flag investment-banking ties with companies listed in Hong Kong in over 4,200 research notes issued between 2013-2021. The case began as a self-report by HSBC and led to a combined probe by the two regulators. Investigators said the shortcomings stemmed from weak mapping and data reporting across HSBC’s systems, which in turn meant required disclosures did not appear…

Brad Garlinghouse, chief executive officer at enterprise blockchain firm Ripple, recently took to the X social media to show off his new XRP card. An XRP rewards credit card out in the world?! What a time to be alive, XRP family…Use the special edition @Gemini card for everyday purchases, and earn up to 4% XRP back. https://t.co/arz9v68S0Z pic.twitter.com/ck5KgKlaZK — Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) August 25, 2025 As reported by U.Today, Gemini released its XRP credit card on Monday. The card, which offers up to 4% cash back on various products and services, was released due to the price massive gains recorded…

Ethereum News: ETH Wakes Up After Weeks of Consolidation After weeks of sideways trading and false starts, $Ethereum has roared back to life with a sharp rally. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap surged 12.47% in a single move, sending ETH to $4,752. Traders are now focused on one crucial level: the $4,800 breakout zone—a threshold that could trigger historic price discovery. Ethereum price over the past 24 hours – TradingView This sudden rally has reignited bullish sentiment across the crypto market, with many asking if this is the breakout they’ve been waiting for. ETH Price Surges Toward Price Discovery…

Block Earner announced on August 18 that it has raised $5.14 million in a Series A funding round led by CMCC Global’s Titan Fund, with support from King River Capital. Australia’s First Bitcoin-Backed Home Loan Australian provider of crypto-backed loans, Block Earner, announced on Aug. 18 that it had successfully closed a $5.14million (A$8 million) Series A funding round led by CMCC Global’s Titan Fund, with participation from King River Capital. The capital injection will fuel the company’s domestic growth and support its early-stage expansion into international markets. This latest round brings the lender’s total funding to $9.63 million, following…

Financial authorities in Greece are imposing stricter rules on the country’s crypto sector to meet European standards and step up the game in curbing money laundering and tax evasion. The new regulations, which bring more checks and closer monitoring, come ahead of important decisions on taxation in Athens, expected to hit both crypto companies and their clients this fall. Greek crypto platforms face rigorous licensing Greece has adopted a tougher licensing regime for digital asset exchanges and wallet providers that will make it much harder for such entities to obtain authorization. The updated framework, introduced by the Hellenic Capital Market…

The Gemini app that offers crypto investor access to the cryptocurrency exchange has shot past one of its key competitors, Coinbase, in terms of appstore rankings right after the former launched a credit card in partnership with Ripple Labs and Mastercard. Summary Gemini app climbed to 11th in U.S. finance app rankings, overtaking Coinbase at 26. The crypto exchange launched an XRP branded credit card on Monday. Coinbase still beats Gemini in terms of trading volume. As of the time of writing, data from the market intelligence platform Sensor Tower shows that the Gemini app was the 11th most popular…

Exciting news from the world of digital assets! Leading miner Hut8 recently made a significant announcement, confirming four new U.S. development sites. These strategic locations are set to bolster the company’s power infrastructure, signaling a massive expansion for Hut8 Bitcoin mining operations and future-proof AI data centers. This move underscores Hut8’s commitment to growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving digital economy. What Drives Hut8’s Bitcoin Mining Expansion Across the US? Hut8 is clearly on an aggressive growth trajectory. The company has identified and secured four crucial new sites across Louisiana, Illinois, and two locations in Texas. These sites are…

A wave of optimism from Jackson Hole swept through digital asset markets, with Ethereum price leading the charge. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap surged over 14%, bringing its historical $4,891 all-time high firmly into view. Summary Ethereum surged over 14% to $4,820 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential rate cuts. Trading volume jumped 95% in 24 hours, surpassing Bitcoin’s volume and pushing ETH close to its 2021 all-time high. The move sparked broader crypto market optimism and institutional interest, reflected in ETFs and equity-linked shares. According to crypto.news data, Ethereum (ETH) surged over 14% on August 22,…

CFO Andrew Kang has sold approximately a total of $20,000,000 worth of $MSTR stock in August 2025. CEO Phong Le also sold 8,400 shares of Common A stock. Carl Rickertsen also dumped 26,390 shares, worth approximately $10 million shares this year. Strategy Vice President and CFO Andrew Kang has sold approximately a total of $20,000,000 worth of MicroStrategy ($MSTR) stock in August 2025. The sales included multiple large transactions. Could this negatively impact the company? Sneak Peek At Kang’s Recent Trades August 7, 2025: Kang sold 18,750 shares of the company’s stock, at an average price of $395.00, for a…