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G7 Summit Mic Blunder: World Leaders Caught Discussing Greenland and Cigarettes in Hot-Mic Moment
IBTimes - 18 Jun 2026 05:22
A hot-mic incident at the G7 summit in France captured candid conversations among world leaders, revealing discussions on Greenland, smoking, and football before formal talks commenced.
Apple to raise prices as AI pushes up chip costs
BBC - 18 Jun 2026 02:41
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected.
Fed Warsh era kicks off with big surprise no one saw coming
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 01:37
Kevin Warsh launched a major Fed overhaul, dropped forward guidance and unveiled five task forces as inflation concerns reshaped rate forecasts.
Two key things that need to happen before Strait of Hormuz traffic can return to prewar levels
Market Watch - 18 Jun 2026 12:00Another airline shuts down and cancels all flights over fuel crisis
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 11:50
The airline is reported to have suspended operations amid a jet fuel shortage.
The next two weeks could be a bumpy ride for U.S. stocks. Buy any dip, this strategist says.
Market Watch - 18 Jun 2026 11:39Bitcoin ETFs Lose $82M as Ark and Blackrock Reverse Prior Session Gains
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jun 2026 11:32
Crypto ETF flows turned negative again on Wednesday, June 17, as bitcoin and ether funds reversed the prior sessions broad gains. Still, HYPE and solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, showing that modest demand remains al...
Bitcoin, ether slide after a hawkish Fed, even as Trump's signed Iran deal lifts stocks
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2026 04:52
The Fed held rates but signaled it is more worried about inflation than growth in Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting.
Next bull run will be slower, less volatile as investors' crypto appetite evolves, Bitwise CIO says
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2026 04:00
Long-time bitcoin bull Matt Hougan told CoinDesk that during this bear market and with doubts swirling, investors have found it easier to reach for something more tangible: stablecoins and tokenization.
HyperFund Promoter Bitcoin Rodney Pleads Guilty in $1.8 Billion Crypto Scam
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jun 2026 02:30
HyperFund drew $1.8 billion from investors worldwide through a crypto platform prosecutors described as a global wire-fraud scheme. Promoter Bitcoin Rodney pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge after authorities ...
Another Mexican chain closes final restaurant, but it's not the end
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 21:03
An 18-year-old Mexican chain has shut down, closely following On the Border's abrupt shutdown.
Bed Bath & Beyond bets $53 million on beating Zillow, Redfin
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 20:45
The company's latest acquisition furthers CEO Marcus Lemonis' "everything home" vision
Amazon's fast-selling jelly sandals come in 10 colors for just $45 ahead of Prime Day
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 20:45
The Cushionaire Adjustable Jelly Slides are on sale for 31% off at Amazon. Shoppers can choose from 10 waterproof colors for just $45.
Netanyahu Made Israels Trumpy Bed. Now They Have to Sleep In It.
TPM - 18 Jun 2026 20:33
As part of his round of media appearances JD Vance was asked today about critics of Donald Trumps Iran deal
Federal Energy Regulator Seeks to Limit Conflicts Over Data Centers
The New York Times - 18 Jun 2026 20:16
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directed grid managers to make changes that protect individuals from higher electricity bills while giving data centers access to power faster.
Vanguard sends calm but firm message on SpaceX IPO
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 20:00
The $12 trillion asset manager explained how its preparing for the largest IPO in history.
Bitcoins deeply discounted versus AI-stocks, but hawkish Fed risk lingers: Bitwise
Coin Telegraph - 18 Jun 2026 19:41
Bitwise analysts say Bitcoin trades in a historical value zone, but hawkish Federal Reserve signals and a competition for liquidity could sideline buyers.
Anvil Powers Promise Now, Pay Later Sponsorships at Blockchain Futurist Conference
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jun 2026 19:32
PRESS RELEASE. Toronto, Canada, June 18, 2026 - Blockchain Futurist Conference has partnered with Anvil, the decentralized protocol enabling digital asset-backed credit, to introduce an easier way for companies to secure...
Range Raises $8.3M as Institutions Push for Pre-Execution Stablecoin Risk Controls
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jun 2026 19:30
Range, a Zug, Switzerland-based financial infrastructure company, closed an oversubscribed $8.3 million Series A on June 18, 2026, bringing its total funding to $11 million and positioning itself as a control layer for c...
Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky gets U.S. CFTC ban in final resolution with regulator
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2026 19:26
Alexander Mashinsky, the founder of failed crypto lender Celsius, had earlier been imprisoned for fraud and is now formally banned from CFTC registration.
Another travel company shuts down, all trips off
The Street - 18 Jun 2026 19:13
The company has had its operating license revokes, putting hundreds of trips at risk.
Claude ran like a CA: Professionals are leaning towards AI to file income tax - Check viral prompt
livemint.com - 18 Jun 2026 19:08
Working professionals took to social media to share how they used AI to file their income tax returns - From decoding dense tax terminologies to automatically accounting for mid-year employer switches, and more