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Crypto payments platform MoonPay has launched a new stablecoin suite that allows companies to issue and manage stablecoins across multiple blockchains, supported by an integration with M0.The collaboration offers enterprises a stack to launch and distribute their own stablecoins at scale, MoonPay said on Thursday. The rollout marks MoonPay’s expansion from a fiat-to-crypto on-ramp to a full-stack stablecoin infrastructure, covering issuance, ramps, swaps and payments.”By integrating with the M0 platform, MoonPay becomes a key provider of stablecoin infrastructure, spanning on/off ramps, payments, and now custom issuance,” said Luca Prosperi, co-founder and CEO of M0, a platform powering builders of application-specific…

Short-lived shutdowns tend to have limited economic effects, but this one might leave a more lasting dent because of its record length. The Congressional Budget Office recently estimated around USD 11bn of economic activity may be permanently lost. The Shutdown Has Added to the Economic Challenges The shutdown has added to economic challenges such as sluggish hiring and stubbornly elevated inflation. Uncertainty around the release of October jobs and consumer price index data adds uncertainty at a time when the Federal Reserve already faces a contested interest rate decision next month. Operational disruptions will require time to unwind. Restrictions at…

FalconX, a leading institutional digital asset prime brokerage, has agreed to acquire 21shares, a global provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs). FalconX’s strategy is to unify listed markets and digital assets while expanding its global footprint across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific.  The acquisition will combine 21shares’ expertise in crypto asset management, product development, and distribution with FalconX’s institutional-grade trading, structuring, and risk management platform. Together, the firms aim to deliver an integrated, regulated ecosystem that enhances access and transparency for institutional and retail investors alike.  Founded in 2018 by Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder, 21shares…

Soybeans are trading with midday gains of 2 to 7 cents, ignoring the overnight losses, sharply lower equities and weaker products.  Soymeal futures are down $2/ton on the session for the September contract. Soy Oil futures are 49 points lower in the September contract.USDA’s FGIS Export Inspections report showed 261,203 MT (9.56 mbu) in shipments through the week ending on August 1. That slipped 10.2% below the same week last year and a 36.1% drop from the previous week. Indonesia was the lead destination of 85,629 MT, as 76,838 MT was headed to Mexican destinations. Accumulated marketing year shipments have totaled 43.03…

Cotton prices are trading 74 to 93 points lower so far on Wednesday. The US dollar index was is down just 20 points, but crude oil is also down 69 cents per barrel. CPI data was released this morning showing July CPI up 0.2% from June, in line with estimates, and up 2.9% on an annualized rate vs 3% estimates. Core CPI was up 3.2% yr/yr.The Seam reported 703 bales of cotton sold in their online auction with prices averaging 65.70 cents/lb, up 55 points from the previous day. ICE cotton stocks were down 270 bales via decertification on August 13,…

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Enliven Therapeutics Inc (Symbol: ELVN) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $20.06, changing hands as high as $20.62 per share. Enliven Therapeutics Inc shares are currently trading up about 4.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of ELVN shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, ELVN’s low point in its 52 week range is $13.30 per share, with $27.59 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $20.30. Click here to find out which 9 other…

Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In trading on Wednesday, shares of Hims & Hers Health Inc (Symbol: HIMS) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 29.4, after changing hands as low as…

Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In trading on Wednesday, shares of H & R Block, Inc. (Symbol: HRB) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 29.3, after changing hands as low as…

Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) 10% decline in October, Capriole Investments’ Altcoin Speculation Index has remained flat around 25%, suggesting that speculative activity in the altcoin market is holding steady rather than collapsing alongside BTC. This relative stability could indicate an early phase of re-entry among market participants, as investors selectively rotate into higher-risk crypto assets despite macroeconomic caution.Key takeaways:Altcoin speculation remains stable despite Bitcoin’s October slump to $100,000.Breadth indicators show limited participation but potential for recovery among selective altcoins.The broader altcoin market cap sits just 17% below all-time highs, signaling better stability than expected. Altcoin speculation metric signals early high-risk, high-reward entryThe…

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), a leading processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 when the company’s sales rose modestly. Total sales came in at $13.9 billion in the September quarter, compared to $13.56 billion in the year-ago quarter. Analysts had forecast a bigger year-over-year sales growth. Net income, adjusted for special items, increased to $1.15 per share in Q4 from $0.92 per share last year, contrary to expectations for a decline. Profit attributable to Tyson was $47 million or $0.13 per share compared to $357 million or $1.0…