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Markets rose as easing inflation fueled bets on two Fed rate cuts this year, with bond yields falling and the dollar retreating.
U.S. inflation cooled to 3% in September, below forecasts, reinforcing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week.
Andreessen Horowitz is setting up a $10 billion investment push targeting AI, growth-stage tech, and U.S. defense startups.
DraftKings acquires Railbird to launch a new predictions platform, expanding beyond sports betting while navigating complex state regulations.
Netflix shares dropped 7% after missing Q3 earnings due to a Brazil tax charge, though ad sales hit record highs and revenue growth remains strong.
YZi Labs, formerly Binance’s venture arm, led a $25.5M strategic round for Sign to boost sovereign blockchain infrastructure and tech expansion.
Coinbase acquires Echo for about $375 million to bring on-chain fundraising into its platform and tap community-driven capital markets.
Apple stock hit a record after iPhone 17 sales surged 14% in the U.S. and China, prompting analyst upgrades and renewed investor optimism.
Blockchain.com is reportedly exploring a U.S. SPAC merger, with Cohen & Company advising amid a volatile valuation history.
Coinbase rolls out its One Card to U.S. users, offering up to 4% Bitcoin rewards and marking a step toward mainstream crypto spending.