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Treasury Yields

Treasury Yields Dip as Key Inflation Gauge Meets Forecasts, Signaling Potential for Sustained Easing

Washington D.C. – September 26, 2025 – U.S. Treasury yields experienced a modest decline today following the release of the August Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a crucial inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve. The data, which aligned precisely with economists' forecasts, has provided a significant

Aya Gold & Silver

Aya Gold & Silver Rebounds 9.2% After Vehemently Denying Allegations of 'Phantom Silver' at Moroccan Mine

Toronto, Canada – September 26, 2025 – Shares of Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA) staged a notable recovery today, climbing 9.2%, as the company fiercely pushed back against explosive allegations from activist short seller Blue Orca Capital. The short seller's report, released yesterday, accused the Canadian miner of

Gold

Gold Shines Above $3,750 as U.S. Core PCE Signals Persistent Inflation at 2.9%

New York, NY – September 26, 2025 – Gold prices are demonstrating remarkable resilience, holding firmly above the $3,750 per ounce mark today, fueled by a confluence of factors including ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and a U.S. core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index that remains stubbornly elevated at 2.9%

Lithium

American Lithium Fuels Peruvian Lithium Ambitions with $847M Investment Surge Following Landmark Legal Victory

American Lithium (TSX-V: AMLI, NASDAQ: AMLI) has dramatically escalated its commitment to the Falchani lithium project in Peru, announcing a substantial 22% increase in planned investment, bringing the total to an impressive $847 million. This significant capital injection comes on the heels of a pivotal legal triumph in late August

ETFs

High-Momentum ETFs Shine: Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin Lead the Charge Amidst Global Uncertainty

As of late September 2025, high-momentum Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) focused on gold, silver, and Bitcoin have emerged as leading performers in the financial markets, capturing significant investor interest amidst a landscape of persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. These specialized ETFs leverage the "momentum" factor, investing in

Financial Markets

Bitwise Eyes Hyperliquid ETF: Mainstream Finance Embraces Decentralized Exchanges

In a groundbreaking move signaling a significant convergence of traditional finance and the burgeoning world of decentralized finance (DeFi), Bitwise Asset Management has officially filed for a spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) tied to Hyperliquid's native token, HYPE. This filing, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Cryptocurrency

Canada Slams KuCoin with Record-Breaking C$19.6 Million Fine for Egregious AML Failures, Signaling Intensified Crypto Crackdown

Canada's financial intelligence agency, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), has levied an unprecedented C$19.6 million (approximately US$14.09 million) fine against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, operated by Seychelles-based Peken Global Limited, for severe breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. This monumental

DeFi

Dexari Unveils $1M Trading Competition, Igniting DeFi Engagement and Liquidity Surge

London, UK – September 26, 2025 – The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape is abuzz with anticipation as Dexari, a prominent mobile-first, self-custodial trading platform, officially announced its "Gladiator Arena: ROI Trading Competition." Set to commence on October 1st, 2025, this month-long event promises a colossal prize pool starting at $100,

DeepSnitch AI

DeepSnitch AI's Meteoric Presale Soars Amidst Binance-Franklin Templeton's AI-Crypto Push

The financial world is abuzz with two intertwined narratives poised to reshape the digital asset landscape: the electrifying presale performance of DeepSnitch AI and the groundbreaking partnership between crypto giant Binance and traditional finance titan Franklin Templeton. These developments, unfolding in late September 2025, signal a definitive institutional embrace of

Cryptocurrency

Altcoin Ascendancy: MAGACOIN FINANCE Presale Soars Past $15M as Solana and Ethereum ETFs Reshape Institutional Crypto Landscape

The cryptocurrency market is currently witnessing a fascinating dual narrative unfold, characterized by the meteoric rise of new altcoin projects alongside the deepening institutional integration of established digital assets. As of late September 2025, MAGACOIN FINANCE has emerged as a significant player, celebrating a presale success exceeding $15 million, signaling

Bitcoin

Fink Lauds Saylor: BlackRock's $86B Bitcoin ETF Strategy Rooted in MicroStrategy's Vision

In a significant validation of the once-controversial corporate Bitcoin strategy, Larry Fink, the influential CEO of BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), has publicly credited Michael Saylor, co-founder and Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), for pioneering the approach that led to BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) amassing a staggering $86

Crypto

Regulators Intensify Scrutiny on Crypto Treasury Deals: Over 200 Firms Under Investigation for Suspicious Trading

The financial landscape is abuzz as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) have launched an extensive inquiry into more than 200 firms engaging in crypto-focused treasury deals. This widespread scrutiny stems from observed suspicious stock trading patterns that preceded public announcements of companies