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Today so far 2026-09-20 · 00:00 UTC

Saudi Arabia is facing escalated attacks from Houthis, with the militant group claiming responsibility for strikes on the capital and authorities issuing rare air raid alerts for Riyadh. In the United States, significant political and economic developments are unfolding, including Warren Buffett handing leadership of Berkshire to his son Howard and tensions over Trump's media restrictions at the White House, while the Federal Reserve's next policy move remains uncertain. Meanwhile, humanitarian crises are worsening globally, with millions facing blackouts in Cuba and women protesting rising murders near Johannesburg.

Valentine’s Day: U.S. Attorney Warns the Public to be Wary of Romance Scams

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has warned the public to be wary of romance scams as Valentine’s Day approaches. According to a press release, the U.S.

2026-02-13 · 15:10 UTC
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Ray Dalio Warns CBDCs Could Expand Government Financial Control

2026-02-13 · 15:05

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are moving closer to reality across much of the world.

U.S. Government Shutdown Odds for Feb. 14 Spike, Crypto Markets React

2026-02-13 · 12:34

While the global crypto market faces selling pressure, the likelihood of a U.S.

Banks Beat Payment Providers in Argentina: Labor Reform Bans Payments to Digital Wallets

2026-02-13 · 11:30

A proposal that would have allowed workers to receive wages in digital wallets managed by payment providers was defeated…

U.S. SEC Warns Prediction Markets May Fall Under Securities Law

2026-02-13 · 11:18

The United States Securities Exchange Commission hinted at the prospect of regulating prediction markets under federal…

NY Fed Has Tied Inflation to Tariffs When Crypto Prices Are Already on Report Speculation

2026-02-13 · 06:15

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or NY Fed, has published a report establishing a connection between tariffs and…

‘Bottom About to Drop’: Peter Schiff Predicts US Dollar Plunge Could Ignite Commodity Surge

2026-02-13 · 04:30

Peter Schiff warns the U.S.

Midday Equities Mayhem: Nasdaq Drops as Cyclicals Take the Wheel

2026-02-12 · 17:15

U.S.

Russia Moves to Block WhatsApp, Pushes 100M Users to State-Controlled 'Surveillance App'

2026-02-12 · 10:05

Moscow's communications watchdog is simultaneously restricting Telegram, as the Kremlin doubles down on its push for a…

Russia is blocking WhatsApp to push ‘surveillance’ app, company says

2026-02-12 · 05:34

Russian news outlets reported on Wednesday that WhatsApp’s domain had been completely blocked and was inaccessible…

Billionaire Ray Dalio Believes CBDCs Are More About Control Than Efficiency

2026-02-11 · 18:05

Ray Dalio, billionaire hedge fund founder, warned that central bank digital currencies are gaining traction among…

Record Dow? Not Today—Midday Reversal Hits US Equities

2026-02-11 · 17:35

U.S.

The Chinese Yuan Achieves a Two-Year Record as the U.S. Dollar’s Strength Declines

2026-02-11 · 15:10

According to a U.S. Treasuries report, the Chinese government has instructed banks within its borders to limit their U.S.

EU Widens Sanctions Net to Ports and Banks Linked to Russian Trade

2026-02-11 · 07:33

The European Union has moved to significantly widen its sanctions framework by targeting overseas ports and foreign…

US Credit Card Debt Hits Record $1.28 Trillion

2026-02-11 · 06:28

U.S. consumers ended the fourth quarter with $1.28 trillion in credit card balances, marking the highest level on record.

The 4th HED Conference of Asia to Convene Global Institutional Investors in Hong Kong in March 2026

2026-02-10 · 21:00

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State Street warns dollar could fall 10% if Fed cuts more than expected

2026-02-10 · 20:21

State Street argues the US dollar could fall to multi-year lows if the Fed cuts rates more aggressively, a scenario that…

US Equities Grind Higher: Dow Advances While S&P 500, Nasdaq Tread Lightly

2026-02-10 · 16:55

U.S.

Polymarket Sues Massachusetts as States Challenge Prediction Market Oversight

2026-02-10 · 15:05

Polymarket has escalated its dispute with U.S.

Ray Dalio Explains the Complexity Surrounding the U.S. Economic Situation

2026-02-10 · 13:00

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio says the U.S.

Europe Pushes for Payment Sovereignty to Counter Potential US Intervention

2026-02-10 · 12:30

Private banking groups are warning about the growing EU dependence on foreign payment companies.

Fed Governor Stephen Miran Backs Weaker Dollar and Tariff Policies While Crypto Prices Stay Stagnant

2026-02-10 · 10:56

Stephen Miran, the Federal Reserve Governor, has stated that a weaker dollar is not an issue for the central bank –…

Polymarket Sues Massachusetts Over State Restrictions on Prediction Market Operations

2026-02-10 · 09:50

Polymarket challenges Massachusetts authority arguing federal law gives the CFTC control over national event contracts.

Fintech Groups Urge Fed to Allow Direct Payment Rail Access

2026-02-10 · 06:14

The financial technology trade groups, headed by the American Fintech Council, have requested the Federal Reserve to…

China’s Rising GDP Share Signals a Shift in Global Economic Power

2026-02-10 · 05:50

China’s share of the global economy (measured by its proportion of worldwide GDP) has risen to an estimated 19.6%,…

Lyn Alden: The Fed’s New Playbook Is Slow Money, Not Shock Therapy

2026-02-10 · 00:30

In her latest investment strategy newsletter, Lyn Alden argues that the Federal Reserve has quietly shifted back into…

Polymarket sues Massachusetts, claims states can’t regulate prediction markets

2026-02-09 · 21:47

Polymarket is challenging Massachusetts in federal court, arguing that states lack the authority to regulate…

Chinese Banks to Limit US Treasuries: What it Means for the Markets

2026-02-09 · 17:30

Guidance targets banks’ holdings, leaving China’s official reserves unchanged. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Fed: The investigation targeting Powell blocks Warsh’s confirmation

2026-02-09 · 16:35

The standoff over the succession at the head of the Federal Reserve intensifies.

Wall Street Treads Water as Dow Taps 50,000 and Nasdaq Holds the Line

2026-02-09 · 16:30

U.S.

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