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- Global economy
Democrats Win Congress in 2026 Midterms, Impacting Markets and Legislation
Democrats gained control of Congress in the 2026 midterms, impacting legislative priorities and market reactions. Wall Street rallied, while data center stocks declined.
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- Crypto
Bitcoin Rises Post-Midterms as Democrats Win Congress
Bitcoin rebounded to $78,300 following the Democratic midterm victory. The political shift may challenge crypto policy. DeFi tokens gained.
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Crédit Mutuel Arkéa Cyberattack Linked to $133M Crypto Theft
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa confirmed a cyberattack involving "fraudulent operations." ZachXBT links it to a $133 million crypto theft. The bank is assessing the impact.
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Block Inc. Faces DOJ Settlement and Bitcoin Profit Decline
Block Inc. faces a $764 million DOJ settlement over anti-money-laundering issues. Concurrently, its bitcoin profit has halved, impacting financial performance.
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CFTC Approves Equity Perpetual Futures, Extending Crypto Instruments to Stocks
The CFTC has approved equity perpetual futures trading on registered exchanges, extending crypto-style instruments to stocks. This regulatory move could impact market dynamics.
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CVS Health to Split Pharmacy and Insurance Businesses, Shares Decline
CVS Health plans to separate its pharmacy and insurance businesses, reversing its $78 billion Aetna acquisition. Shares fell 10%.
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Morgan Stanley Tokenizes Securities with DTCC Service, Impacting Financial Markets
Morgan Stanley has tokenized U.S. equities and Treasuries using DTCC's new service. This marks a shift towards blockchain integration in finance.
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SpaceX and Others Block Tokenized Stock Listings on OKX-ICE
SpaceX and other major companies have blocked their shares from being tokenized on the OKX-ICE platform. This move reflects concerns over tokenized stock trading.
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THORChain Resumes Trading, RUNE Value Rises Amid Security Concerns
THORChain resumed trading on major networks, boosting RUNE by 15%. North Korean hackers exploit THORChain for laundering activities.
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ECB Reports Slight Increase in Wage Growth in Early 2027
The ECB reports a slight increase in wage growth in early 2027 compared to 2026. This trend may impact inflation.
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