Fannie Mae is stepping into crypto-backed housing finance through a new partnership that lets borrowers use digital assets to help fund their next home purchase. Better Home & Finance Holding Co. (BETR) and Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN) are at the center of the rollout.
Bitcoin has outperformed nearly every major asset class during the US-Iran conflict, according to Galaxy Digital Inc CEO Mike Novogratz. Novogratz said he expects BTC to grind toward $80,000 before meeting real resistance. Bitcoin dipped to $67,000 earlier this month as oil spiked above $100 and Treasury yields surged. Korea, Japan, gold and silver all got hit harder.
Fannie Mae will accept crypto-backed mortgages for the first time through a new product from Better Home & Finance and Coinbase that lets home buyers pledge Bitcoin or USDC as collateral.
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 250 points on Thursday. Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded down 0.56% to 46,171.31 while the NASDAQ fell 1.15% to 21,677.52. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.82% to 6,537.54. Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares climbed by 0.6% on Thursday.
Ripple is piloting its RLUSD stablecoin in a trade finance sandbox backed by Singapore's central bank, targeting faster and more efficient cross-border payments. The pilot, part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's BLOOM initiative, involves Ripple partnering with Unloq to automate trade payments, CoinDesk reported on Wednesday.
Gold's violent reversal this month shows how a quick sentiment flip can erase value. Prices peaked just shy of $5,600 an ounce in late January, capping a powerful rally driven by geopolitical tension, central bank demand, and retail momentum.
Every Bank of Japan rate hike since 2024 has caused a Bitcoin crash of at least 20%. With Japanese 10-year yields hitting a 27-year high if 2.32% on Monday, fears abound that another BOJ tightening cycle could trigger the next crypto selloff. The BOJ raised rates four times since March 2024, and Bitcoin fell sharply after three of them.
The Trump administration may be forced to temper the Iran conflict as borrowing costs surge, with the 10-year Treasury yield up 45 basis points since late February.
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran ? who has dissented in favor of rate cuts at every meeting since his appointment by President Donald Trump last year ? said Monday that the Iran-driven oil shock does not alter his policy outlook, arguing the Fed should wait for clearer evidence before assessing the inflation impact of higher energy prices.
Investors are gradually extending duration within the front end of the Treasury curve, shifting from ultra-short, cash-like exposures toward targeted-duration strategies in search of higher yields. "Investors are buying short duration U.S. Treasury ETFs because they provide safety, liquidity, attractive yields, and low-interest rate volatility.
United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) shares are trading lower Friday afternoon as investors digested a sharp escalation in Middle East tensions that pushed oil prices higher, lifted Treasury yields and intensified fears of a stagflationary shock to the broader economy.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday he was planning to vote against the central bank?s decision to hold rates steady this week after February?s jobs report showed 92,000 payroll losses. ?I thought that?s it, I?m dissenting,? Waller told CNBC?s Squawk Box.
President Donald Trump has spent months aggressively pushing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. A rate hike. Short-term interest-rate futures are now pricing chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike before the end of the year. The Iran war has not just reversed that assumption ? it has flipped it.
Bitcoin is back at $70,000 on weakening bullish momentum, setting up a key test for its next move. Prominent analyst Trader Mayne on Friday said rising geopolitical tensions and the aftermath of recent Federal Reserve policy decisions are driving volatility across crypto markets. He noted that macro conditions remain critical.
Precious metals faced a sell-off on Thursday. Silver dropped as low as 10% toward $65 per ounce, marking its lowest level since mid-December, according to data from Trading Economics. The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of England held rates steady this week. However, they adopted aggressive tones regarding inflation risks.
SPDR Gold shares are plummeting Thursday as gold's historic selloff deepens as the Federal Reserve held rates steady even as crude prices surge and reignite inflation fears. With rate?cut hopes gone, gold is losing one of its strongest tailwinds. Gold has plunged 13% so far this month, falling to around $4,580 per ounce Thursday morning.
The national debt hit a record $39 trillion this week, which comes as spending on defense ramps up after an attack on Iran and heightened tension in the Middle East. Here's a look at when the country could hit the next milestone of $40 trillion. After hitting the $38 trillion milestone in October 2025, the U.S. national debt has passed its newest milestone of $39 trillion.
Major U.S. indexes closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 1.6% to 46,225.15, the S&P 500 slipping 1.36% to 6,624.70, and the Nasdaq falling 1.46% to 22,152.42. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 3.50%?3.75% for the third consecutive meeting.
U.S. national debt will hit $39 trillion on March 25, 2026, growing at $7.23 billion per day as the Iran war added $12 billion in costs during the first two weeks. Total gross national debt will reach $39 trillion, equivalent to $113,638 per person or $288,283 per household.
U.S. national debt will hit $39 trillion on March 25, 2026, growing at $7.23 billion per day as the Iran war added $12 billion in costs during the first two weeks. Total gross national debt will reach $39 trillion, equivalent to $113,638 per person or $288,283 per household.
Klarna Group PLC (KLAR) shares are trading lower on Wednesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75% for a third straight meeting, while signaling that inflation could remain firmer than previously expected. The central bank said economic activity continues to expand at a solid pace, but noted job gains have stayed low and inflation remains somewhat elevated.
XRP fell 4% while Cardano dropped 5% on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50%-3.75% and raised 2026 inflation expectations to 2.7% from 2.4%. XRP trades trapped between Supertrend resistance at $1.5890 and support near $1.20.? All four EMAs remain bearishly stacked above price, with the 20 EMA at $1.4285, 50 at $1.5068, 100 at $1.6978, and 200 at $1.9518. Price hasn?t tra...
Affirm Holdings Inc (AFRM) shares are trading lower Wednesday afternoon as investors weigh a fresh Federal Reserve policy decision that kept interest rates unchanged and signaled inflation may remain stickier than previously expected.
For decades, investors have relied on a simple market correlation. But BlackRock (BLK) is now warning that this relationship is breaking down?and the reason lies in a mix of geopolitics, energy shocks, and stubborn inflation.
Editor?s Note: Article has been updated with additional information. The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged at 3.50%?3.75% for the third straight meeting on Wednesday, as widely expected by market participants. The FOMC statement noted that while economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace, job gains have remained low, and inflation remains somewhat elevated.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged at 3.50%?3.75% for the third straight meeting on Wednesday, as widely expected by market participants. The FOMC statement noted that while economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace, job gains have remained low and inflation remains somewhat elevated.
Donald Trump said Monday that ?a third-grade student? would know it?s time to cut rates and called for an emergency Fed meeting. Polymarket traders have put $500 million behind a 99.7% chance the Fed holds at 3.50%-3.75%. Oil near $100 a barrel is pushing inflation up while the labor market is cooling with a 92,000-job loss in February.
Bitcoin moved swiftly above $74,000 on Tuesday, buoyed by strong institutional demand and improving sentiment. Notable Statistics: Notable Developments: Trader Notes: CryptosBatman warns that both macro and technical factors are aligning bearishly for Bitcoin.
Newmont Corporation (NEM) shares are trading lower Friday morning as the world's largest gold miner faced pressure from shifting economic data. U.S. economic growth slowed sharply at the end of 2025. Gross domestic product expanded at an annualized rate of 0.7% in the fourth quarter. Separate data showed mixed inflation readings for the new year.
U.S. economic growth slowed sharply toward the end of 2025. The reading was significantly revised down from the initial 1.4% estimate and marked a sharp deceleration from the 4.4% growth pace recorded in the third quarter.
PAR Technology Corporation? shares tumbled in Friday's premarket after the company announced plans to raise $250 million through a convertible debt offering to refinance existing notes and fund share buybacks. PAR priced a private offering of $250 million in 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due March 15, 2031. The offering is expected to close on March 17, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Salesforce Inc?s shares are trading higher Thursday after the company priced an underwritten public offering of $25 billion in senior notes. Net proceeds will go toward repurchasing common stock. Momentum is also building around ?Agentforce.
February's inflation report showed moderating inflation pressures in various categories of products. ? What?s next for XLY stock? According to the Consumer Price Index data released recently, inflation has risen by 0.3% during February and 2.4% over the 12 months through February. New vehicle prices were flat during February and have risen by only 0.5% over the 12 months through February.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says he would not buy Bitcoin now and is waiting for the Federal Reserve to ?print money to support the American war machine,? arguing the longer the Iran conflict continues, the higher the likelihood of money printing. Hayes explained his timing on the Coin Stories podcast.
U.S. consumer inflation held steady in February, with prices rising at an annual pace consistent with market expectations, according to government data released Wednesday. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% year over year, the latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed, matching both January's reading and economists' esimates.
U.S. consumer inflation held steady in February, with prices rising at an annual pace consistent with market expectations, according to government data released Wednesday. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% year over year, the latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed, matching both January's reading and economists' esimates.
Professional Capital Management CEO Anthony Pompliano on Monday said Bitcoin is proving more resilient than gold and increasingly acting as a global hedge amid economic uncertainty. In a CNBC interview, Pompliano reiterated his bullish stance on Bitcoin, arguing the asset is holding up well despite global economic uncertainty.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a further increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the ?Fear? zone on Friday. U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 450 points during the session.
F/m Investments has introduced a mutual fund share class of its flagship US Treasury 3 Month Bill Fund ETF , creating a dual-share-class structure that allows investors to access the same strategy across brokerage and retirement accounts. The new mutual fund, TBFMX, mirrors the portfolio of TBIL, which invests in three-month U.S. Treasury bills.
Kazakhstan?s central bank formed a $350 million portfolio from gold and foreign exchange reserves for crypto-related investments starting April, focusing on crypto infrastructure companies and index funds rather than direct Bitcoin allocations. Governor Timur Suleimenov announced the investment program at a briefing on interest rates Friday.
Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer at?Maelstrom?Fund, told Benzinga on Thursday that rising oil prices and treasury yields could prove positive for Bitcoin . Hayes pointed out the surge in yields on the 10-year Treasury note, which is not typical in a ?risk-off? scenario. Hayes argued that the surge in oil prices has disrupted ?normal investor behavior.
JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM). CEO Jamie Dimon said on Monday that crypto firms handling deposits should face bank-level regulation. One day later, Kraken became the first crypto company in U.S. history to secure a Federal Reserve master account.
Rocket Companies Inc (RKT) stock is trading lower Tuesday morning as rising U.S. Treasury yields spark fresh concerns about mortgage costs and housing demand in the wake of the company's recent earnings report. The 10-year Treasury yield briefly touched about 4.1% early Tuesday before easing back toward the 4.05% area ahead of noon ET, extending last week's volatility.
Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer at?Maelstrom?Fund, said Sunday that a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict could force the Federal Reserve to print more money, ultimately driving Bitcoin higher. In an essay titled iOS Warfare, Hayes analyzed the Trump administration?s decision to strike Iran and what could happen to investment portfolios as a result.
Major U.S. indices closed mixed on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging up 0.03% to 49,499.20, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.5% to 6,908.86 and the Nasdaq dropped 1.18% to 22,878.38.Investors were jittery as U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 4,000 to 212,000 in the third week of February, coming in below estimates of 215,000.
Invesco Ltd. (IVZ) has expanded its fixed income ETF lineup with the launch of four new products aimed at helping investors navigate a bond market still grappling with rate volatility and shifting income dynamics.
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