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IBM Joins Swift's Blockchain: 17 Banks Already Piloting It
IBM Plugged Into Swift's Banking Blockchain Here's Who's Already On It: The world's biggest bank messaging network just quietly went blockchain and IBM wants in. On September 25 - 2026, IBM connected its Digital Asset Haven platform to Swift's blockchain-based shared ledger, currently in beta. The move lets banks move tokenized deposits across Swift's network using an ISO 20022 messaging adapter meaning banks can tap blockchain rails without ripping out their existing payment systems. Swift isn't a small player here. It connects over 12,500 financial institutions across more than 200 markets, moving the equivalent of world GDP every two to three days. So when Swift adds blockchain to that stack, banks pay attention. The First Live Transaction Already Happened HSBC and Standard Chartered beat everyone to the punch, completing the first live transaction on the ledger back in August proof the system works outside the lab. Meet the 17 Founding Banks Swift's ...
Visa Is Shutting Down the Meme Coin Credit Card Loophole
Buying meme coins with a credit card came with an unexpected perk: some users could earn ordinary credit card points and cash back on their crypto purchases. Visa is now moving to close that loophole. The issue centered on how meme coin purchases were classified by payment processors . Some Crossmint-powered checkouts used merchant category code (MCC) 5815 , a category intended for digital media such as movies, music and audiobooks, rather than a crypto-specific category. That meant a meme coin purchase could look to the card network like a normal digital-media purchase. How the loophole worked Users of Robinhood Wallet and Fomo could purchase certain meme coins using credit cards through Apple Pay or Google Pay. According to The Block's testing, transactions made with Visa and Mastercard cards were classified as digital-media purchases and could earn normal card rewards, including points and cash back. The classification mattered because crypto purchases are generally t...
Crypto Funds Just Posted Their Best Week of 2026 — $3.5B in a Single Week
"Bitcoin ETFs Go 5-for-5: Crypto Funds Hit Biggest Inflow Week of the Year" Digital asset investment funds pulled in $3.5 billion last week, according to CoinShares latest Digital Asset Bi-Weekly Digest the largest single-week inflow recorded in 2026. The surge pushed total assets under management across crypto funds to $173 billion globally. Bitcoin Led the Charge US spot Bitcoin ETFs were the standout performer, hauling in $2.39 billion and staying positive on all five trading days of the week. Ethereum products weren't far behind, adding $690 million over the same stretch. Together, these flows pulled year-to-date totals back into positive territory up to $8.6 billion for 2026 so far. What Sparked the Rally? CoinShares attributes the strength to the removal of uncertainty following the Federal Reserve's recent rate decision. Once the outcome became clear, investors who had been sitting on the sidelines started deploying capital again. The US Dominated But Who Else...
Upcoming IPOs Are Back. Here’s What Investors Should Beware Of
The IPO market is getting busy again, with major private companies across AI, fintech, technology, space and consumer businesses moving closer to public markets. Names such as OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX, Oura and Strava have appeared in the 2026 IPO pipeline, although the status and timing of individual listings can change. Some companies have filed, while others remain confidential filers or are simply being discussed as potential candidates. That creates an opportunity for investors to gain access to companies that were previously available mainly through private markets. But an IPO can also make it easier to buy into a company before the market has fully figured out what it is worth. The IPO price is not automatically a bargain One of the biggest mistakes investors can make is assuming that getting shares at the IPO price means getting in early at a cheap valuation. The IPO price is determined through the offering process and reflects what the company and its underwriters...
Vitalik Says AI Will Make Crypto More Secure
What if the same AI that helps hackers find vulnerabilities could also make your crypto harder to steal? That is the possibility Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is pointing to. He argues that AI could make software fundamentally harder to break by making formal verification practical at a much larger scale. Formal verification uses mathematical proofs to confirm that code follows specific security rules. Instead of relying only on testing to find bugs, developers can prove that certain parts of a program behave as intended. But Buterin says there is a bigger challenge. The Hardest Part Is Defining Security According to Buterin, defining what “secure” actually means is harder than verifying the code . A security definition needs to account for more than obvious bugs. It may also need to consider compromised servers, leaked keys, network attacks, metadata and hardware vulnerabilities. If an important threat is missing from the definition, a perfect mathematical proof will no...
Tim Cook Leaves Apple With a $4+ Trillion Question
After 15 years at the top, Tim Cook's time as Apple's CEO is coming to an end. When Cook succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011, Apple was worth roughly $350 billion . Today, the company is worth around $4.7 trillion more than 13 times it's value when he took over. That's an extraordinary transformation. But Cook's legacy isn't simply about making Apple bigger. Cook built a different Apple Job's was known for creating products that changed consumer technology. Cook's strength was different. He turned Apple's enormous product ecosystem into an increasingly efficient global business while expanding areas such as services, wearables and Apple Silicon . Apple also returned enormous amounts of capital to shareholders through buybacks and dividends during his tenure. The result was a company that became significantly more valuable without needing to reinvent the iPhone every year. Now comes the difficult part On September 1 , John Ternus will officia...
AI Stocks Have a New Problem: Investors Want Their Money Back
The AI boom has been one of the biggest forces in the stock market. But investors are beginning to ask a different question. Not “How much more can companies spend on AI?” But: “When does all this spending start producing returns?” That question is becoming harder to ignore after Alibaba announced a $10.2 billion share sale to finance its AI expansion — and investors promptly sent the stock lower. Alibaba just gave investors a warning Alibaba plans to issue 710 million new shares , equivalent to roughly 3.6% of its enlarged share capital, with the proceeds dedicated to AI infrastructure, chips, models and other capabilities. The offering was priced at HK$112.70 per share, an 8.4% discount to the previous closing price. Despite strong demand for the deal, Alibaba's shares fell sharply. Why would investors sell a company that is raising billions to participate in one of the world's biggest technology trends? Because AI spending has a cost . Alibaba's latest quart...
Yong Social Morning Brief
The Market Has a Lot to Prove This Week Global markets are starting the week cautiously, with investors facing a packed calendar that could determine the direction of stocks, bonds and crypto. 🤖 Nvidia takes center stage Nvidia reports earnings on Wednesday , giving investors their next major test of whether the AI boom is still strong enough to justify massive technology valuations. A strong outlook could reignite tech stocks. A disappointment could trigger another wave of selling. 🏦 All eyes on the Fed The Jackson Hole symposium begins Thursday, with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh scheduled to speak Friday. Investors will be looking for clues about interest rates and inflation — especially while long-term Treasury yields remain elevated. 🛢️ Oil remains a wildcard Brent crude is around $93 a barrel after slipping at the start of the week. Lower oil would ease inflation concerns, but geopolitical risks could quickly push prices higher again. ₿ Bitcoin is holding strong ...
Yong Social Morning Brief
5 Things That Could Move Global Markets This Week Global markets are heading into one of the most closely watched weeks of the month, with Nvidia earnings, inflation data and the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium arriving within days of each other. Last week already gave investors a warning: rising long-term bond yields are beginning to challenge the stock-market rally. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2007, while the Nasdaq fell 2.8% and the S&P 500 declined 1.4% for the week. But while stocks struggled, Bitcoin and gold moved higher. Here's what matters this week. 1. Nvidia has to prove the AI boom is still real On August 26 , Nvidia reports its second-quarter results. The company has become one of the most important companies in global markets because its earnings are now effectively a report card for the entire AI infrastructure boom. Investors aren't just asking whether Nvidia made money. They're asking whether ...
Yong Social Morning Brief
The Global Market Warning: 5 Things Investors Need to Watch Next Week Global markets just finished a turbulent week. U.S. stocks managed to rebound on Friday, but the recovery did little to erase the week's bigger concerns. Bond yields remain elevated, oil is still creating inflation risks, gold and Bitcoin have surged, and investors are heading into a week packed with events capable of reshaping market expectations. For investors, the most important question isn't simply where markets ended this week . It's what the next week could reveal about the direction of the global economy. Here are five things to watch. 1. The bond market is still sending a warning The biggest story beneath the surface remains the global bond market. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2007, while the 10-year yield remained around 4.7% . Higher long-term yields mean higher borrowing costs for governments, businesses and consumers — and they can put pressure on st...
Yong Social 8 AM Finance
Oil, Bonds and the Fed: Why Global Markets Are Under Pressure This Morning Global markets are ending the week under pressure as investors contend with a difficult combination of elevated oil prices, rising government bond yields and uncertainty over the direction of interest rates . The pressure is being felt across stocks, currencies and emerging markets, while gold continues to attract investors looking for protection from market uncertainty. Bond yields are becoming the biggest concern U.S. Treasury yields have climbed sharply again after briefly falling earlier in the week. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was around 4.71% , while the 30-year yield reached approximately 5.25% . Higher long-term yields increase borrowing costs across the economy and can make relatively expensive growth stocks less attractive to investors. The move is particularly important because the U.S. Treasury recently announced plans to double its purchases of longer-term government debt in an attemp...
The Stock You Wish You Bought Five Years Ago
There is a question investors love asking after a stock has exploded: "Why didn't I buy it five years ago?" NVIDIA is probably one of the clearest examples. Five years ago, NVIDIA was already a major technology company. It wasn't some unknown company waiting to be discovered. Yet, according to Fidelity's February 2026 comparison, NVIDIA's five-year return was about 1,369% . Over the same period, Alphabet returned about 208%, Meta about 157%, Apple about 127%, and Tesla about 84%. A hypothetical $100 investment in NVIDIA at the beginning of that measurement period would have grown to roughly $1,469 , before taxes and fees. And that's where hindsight becomes dangerous. Everyone Knows the Winner After It Wins Looking backward, NVIDIA seems obvious. AI is everywhere. Data centres need enormous computing power. NVIDIA makes the chips and infrastructure powering much of that demand. But five years ago, the future wasn't nearly as obvious. Inves...
Most Investors Think Dollar-Cost Averaging Is About Buying the Dip. They're Missing the Point.
Every investor dreams of buying at the perfect price. The problem is that the perfect price is usually obvious only after it's gone. So people wait. They wait for the next crash. The next correction. The next "better entry." Sometimes that opportunity comes. Many times, it doesn't. That's where Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) changes the conversation. Not because it guarantees the best returns, but because it removes the need to predict the future. The Market Doesn't Reward Perfect Predictions One of the biggest mistakes investors make is believing they need to time the market. They wait for prices to fall. When prices do fall, fear takes over. Suddenly, the investment no longer feels attractive. Instead of buying, they wait for prices to fall even further. Then the market recovers without them. Trying to invest only at the perfect moment often leads to investing at no moment at all. DCA Turns Discipline Into a Strategy Dollar-Cost Averaging is...
Why Do Some Companies Never Pay Dividends?
Some of the world's biggest companies make billions of dollars every year. So, many people ask the same question: If these companies are making so much money, why don't they share it with shareholders? The answer is simpler than it seems. Some companies believe they can create more value by investing their profits back into the business instead of paying them out as dividends. What Is a Dividend? A dividend is money a company pays to its shareholders. If you own shares in a company that pays dividends, you may receive cash regularly, usually every few months or once a year. For some investors, dividends provide a steady source of income while they continue to own the company's shares. Why Do Some Companies Pay Dividends? Companies that have been around for many years often pay dividends because they don't need to spend every dollar on expansion. Their businesses are already well established. Instead of keeping all their profits, they choose to reward shar...
Why Do Rich People Borrow Instead of Selling Their Stocks?
you own shares in a company worth ₦1 billion . One day, you need ₦100 million . Most people would think the obvious answer is simple. Sell some of the shares. But many wealthy people don't do that. Instead, they borrow money. At first, that sounds strange. Why borrow money when you're already rich? The answer is simpler than you might think. Their Wealth Isn't Sitting in a Bank When you hear that someone like Jensen Huang or Warren Buffett is worth billions of dollars, it doesn't mean they wave billions sitting in cash. Most of their wealth comes from the shares they own in their companies or other investments. Their money is tied to assets that can grow in value over time. Selling Means Giving Up Ownership Let's say you own shares worth ₦1 billion. If you sell ₦100 million worth of those shares, you now own less of the company. That may not seem like a big deal today. But if the company's value doubles in the future, the shares you sold woul...
How Jensen Huang Turned Nvidia Into a Trillion-Dollar Empire
When people hear the name Jensen Huang , they often think of Nvidia, artificial intelligence, and one of the richest people in the world. But his story didn't begin in a billion-dollar office. It began with hard work, uncertainty, and a dream that almost failed. Today, Nvidia is one of the world's most valuable companies, powering everything from AI chatbots to self-driving cars. But getting there took m2ore than 30 years of patience, smart decisions, and believing in a future that many people couldn't see. A Childhood Full of Challenges Jensen Huang was born in Taiwan in 1963. When he was still young, his family moved to Thailand. As political tensions grew in the region, his parents sent him and his brother to the United States for a better future. Because of a misunderstanding, they ended up at a strict boarding school in Kentucky. Life wasn't easy. Huang cleaned toilets, worked in the school dormitory, and learned to take responsibility at a young age. ...
SK Hynix’s U.S. Debut Signals a New Phase of the AI Memory Boom
SK Hynix has officially entered the U.S. stock market, marking a historic moment for both the semiconductor industry and investors looking to capitalize on the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The South Korean memory chip giant's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) made an impressive debut, with shares expected to open more than 20% above their offering price, highlighting the growing investor appetite for AI-related companies. The successful listing provides U.S. investors with a simpler way to invest in one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers without having to buy shares directly on the Korean stock exchange. More importantly, it reinforces the belief that AI infrastructure spending is still in its early stages. A Record-Breaking U.S. Listing SK Hynix priced its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) at $149 per share , raising approximately $26.5 billion , making it the largest foreign company listing in U.S. history. Even before trading officially...
The Nigerian Stock Exchange Is Turning Heads Worldwide. Here's Why Investors Are Paying Attention.
For years, global investors have looked to Wall Street, London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong for the biggest market stories. Now, Nigeria is demanding attention. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has emerged as the best-performing stock exchange in the world in U.S. dollar terms , an achievement that reflects not just rising share prices but growing international confidence in the country's equity market. At the same time, S&P Dow Jones Indices has placed Nigeria on its 2027 market classification watchlist , opening the door to a possible frontier market classification. Those two developments may sound technical, but together they send a powerful message: global investors are paying much closer attention to Nigeria. The NGX's recent performance has been driven by a combination of stronger corporate earnings, banking sector reforms, renewed investor participation, and growing interest from both local and international investors. The market has reached record highs in recent months,...
Honeywell Group Makes a Strategic Move With 14.12% Stake in Ikeja Hotel Plc
Big investments often send a message. They tell the market where experienced investors see opportunity before everyone else does. Honeywell Group Limited has made one of those moves by acquiring a 14.12 percent equity stake in Ikeja Hotel Plc. The investment strengthens the group's presence in Nigeria's corporate landscape and signals continued confidence in the country's hospitality sector. The transaction also places renewed attention on one of Nigeria's best known hotel operators at a time when investors are looking beyond traditional industries for long term growth. What the Acquisition Means Honeywell Group, controlled by Nigerian businessman Oba Otudeko, has added a significant ownership position in Ikeja Hotel Plc. A 14.12 percent stake is not a small investment. It gives Honeywell Group meaningful exposure to the company's future performance while demonstrating confidence in its long term prospects. Large equity purchases like this are often viewed as strate...
Bitcoin Is Lagging Behind Wall Street. Here's Why Analysts Think That Could Soon Change
Wall Street is celebrating. Major stock indexes continue pushing into record territory, fueled by relentless excitement around artificial intelligence and strong corporate earnings. Bitcoin is telling a different story. The world's largest cryptocurrency has struggled to keep pace, leaving many investors wondering whether the digital asset has lost its momentum. Some analysts believe the current gap is temporary. They argue that Bitcoin's slowdown says more about where investors are placing their money today than where the market is headed tomorrow. Stocks Are Winning the Spotlight Money follows attention. Right now, artificial intelligence is attracting both. Companies building AI chips, cloud infrastructure, and software platforms have become the market's biggest winners. Investors have poured billions into those businesses, helping drive stock markets to fresh highs. Bitcoin has not enjoyed the same level of enthusiasm. That has created an unusual situation where traditi...
Nokia No Longer Sells the Dream. It Builds the Future
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Nokia Is Quietly Winning Again. The Forgotten Tech Giant Is Rewarding Investors While Everyone Else Looks Away Ask someone under 25 about Nokia and you'll probably hear the same thing. "Didn't they make those old phones?" For millions of people, Nokia is frozen in time. It is remembered for nearly indestructible mobile phones, iconic ringtones, and a market dominance that eventually disappeared when the smartphone revolution changed everything. That story is true. It is also incomplete. While the world watched Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla dominate headlines, Nokia quietly rebuilt itself into something entirely different. Today, it is no longer competing to sell smartphones. It is helping build the infrastructure that keeps the modern world connected. Many investors have not noticed. The Nokia Everyone Remembers Is Gone There was a time when Nokia was almost impossible to avoid. Its phones were everywhere. They filled homes, offices, schools, and pockets a...