
Brazilians Can Now Hold US Dollars Through Popular PIX Payment App
A new feature lets 170 million PIX users in Brazil swap their local currency for digital US dollars (USDT) and spend it easily.

Russian Rouble Weakens as Fuel Shortages Grow After Refinery Attacks
Russia's currency, the rouble, is losing value as fuel queues lengthen following attacks on oil refineries.

US Dollar Hits Highest Level in Over a Year
The US dollar climbed to a one-year peak as investors expect the Fed to raise interest rates further. Japan's yen nears intervention zone.

47 Banks Team Up With Chainlink to Make Money Transfers Instant
Chainlink joins 47 European and South Korean banks to speed up international money transfers using stablecoins, cutting wait times from 2 days to seconds.

SoFi Buys AI Startup Composer to Bring Wall Street Tools to Everyone
SoFi bought AI company Composer so regular investors can build smart trading strategies just by typing in plain English.

Chainlink Teams Up With European and Korean Banks for Faster Money Transfers
Chainlink joins a group of European and Korean banks to test stablecoins for instant cross-border currency settlement.

Social Security Needs a New Rescue Plan, Experts Warn
After Alan Greenspan's death at 100, calls grow for a fresh commission to save Social Security before its funds run dry in 2034.

A Relative Offered Me a $25,000 Home Loan — But Is It a Trap?
A 70-year-old is offered an interest-free $25,000 loan from a relative — but it puts a lien on the home and demands quick repayment.

Bitcoin Drops to Two-Week Low Near $62K as Tech Stocks Stumble
Bitcoin fell to about $62,000, its lowest in two weeks, as nervous tech stocks dragged the whole market down.

Crypto Groups Push Congress to Pass Crypto Tax Bill As-Is
Major crypto industry groups urge lawmakers to approve a bill changing how mining and staking rewards are taxed, calling it 'essential.'