Top Financial Institutions and Crypto Companies Just Formed a New Bitcoin Security Consortium. What Does That Mean for Bitcoin?

Leading financial institutions and crypto companies have formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, pledging at least $15 million over three years to address security threats to Bitcoin, particularly the quantum computing threat. While the consortium's backing from major players like BlackRock and Coinbase is bullish for Bitcoin, the author expresses greater concern about emerging AI threats to cryptocurrency security.

08/02/2026, 8:21 AM • The Motley Fool

Mark Zuckerberg Says He's Betting Big on AI Compute Even as Meta's Free Cash Flow Craters. Here's What Investors Should Watch.

Meta is aggressively investing $130-145 billion in AI infrastructure despite an 18% year-over-year decline in free cash flow. However, strong ad revenue growth (27% YoY), rising ad prices (12% increase), and increased user engagement suggest AI investments are already strengthening the core business. The key question for investors is whether these positive trends continue as capital spending remains elevated, with potential upside if Meta can monetize excess compute capacity to third parties.

08/02/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

BlackRock Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in BlackRock, Inc. Mutual Funds, You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights

Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims against BlackRock, Inc. for allegedly issuing materially misleading business information to investors. The firm is preparing a class action lawsuit to seek recovery of investor losses from BlackRock mutual fund purchases, with no out-of-pocket fees for participants under a contingency arrangement.

07/31/2026, 9:27 PM • GlobeNewswire

BlackRock Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in BlackRock, Inc. Mutual Funds, You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights

The Rosen Law Firm has announced investigations into potential securities claims against BlackRock, Inc., Putnam Investment Management LLC, and Alibaba Group Holding Limited, alleging that these companies may have issued materially misleading business information to investors. The firm is preparing class action lawsuits seeking recovery of investor losses.

07/26/2026, 1:23 PM • GlobeNewswire

Putnam Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Putnam Investment Management LLC, You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights

The Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims against Putnam Investment Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., and Alibaba Group Holding Limited on behalf of investors who suffered losses. The investigations allege that these companies may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. Affected investors are encouraged to contact the firm to join prospective class action lawsuits.

07/26/2026, 1:22 PM • GlobeNewswire

BlackRock® Canada Announces July Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

BlackRock Canada announced July 2026 monthly cash distributions for its iShares ETFs listed on TSX and Cboe Canada. Unitholders of record on July 28, 2026 will receive distributions on July 31, 2026, with per-unit amounts ranging from $0.035 to $0.404 across various bond, dividend, and income-focused ETFs.

07/21/2026, 5:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

合规企业级稳定币USDGO流通规模突破10亿美元，跻身全球合规稳定币市值前六位

USDGO, a compliance-focused enterprise stablecoin operated by OSL Group, has surpassed $1 billion in circulation within three months of reaching $100 million, becoming the largest USD-compliant stablecoin by an Asian operator. The rapid growth reflects institutional demand in emerging markets for compliant digital settlement tools, with USDGO now positioned to support institutional-grade cross-border payments and treasury management.

07/20/2026, 5:49 AM • GlobeNewswire

合規企業級穩定幣USDGO流通規模突破10億美元，躋身全球合規穩定幣市值前六位

USDGO, a compliance-focused USD stablecoin operated by OSL Group, has surpassed $1 billion in circulation within three months of reaching $100 million, becoming the largest USD compliant stablecoin managed by an Asian operator. The rapid growth reflects institutional demand for compliant stablecoins in emerging markets for cross-border payments and treasury management.

07/20/2026, 5:49 AM • GlobeNewswire

Circulating Supply of Enterprise Stablecoin USDGO Surpasses US$1 Billion, Ranking Among Top Six Regulated Stablecoins Globally

OSL Group announced that USDGO, its enterprise-grade USD stablecoin, has surpassed US$1 billion in circulating supply, making it the sixth-largest compliant stablecoin globally and the largest operated by an Asian stablecoin operator. The stablecoin grew from US$100 million to US$1 billion in three months, demonstrating strong institutional demand for compliant stablecoins in emerging markets.

07/20/2026, 5:49 AM • GlobeNewswire

Coinbase Just Joined a 140-Company Stablecoin Alliance. Here's What It Means for the Stock.

Coinbase joined a coalition of 140+ companies to back the new Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin, signaling a shift away from its exclusive partnership with Circle's USDC. This move is bullish for Coinbase as it diversifies stablecoin exposure and positions the company to benefit from growing stablecoin adoption, which now represents 19% of its revenue. However, it threatens Circle's business model as the new coalition will jointly manage OUSD and split reserve income.

07/16/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Nasdaq Forecast: NDX Extends Gains After Cooler PPI

U.S. stocks extended gains following cooler-than-expected producer price inflation data, with PPI falling 0.3% monthly and 5.5% year-over-year. The Nasdaq futures rose 0.68% as markets scaled back Fed rate hike expectations. However, rising oil prices due to U.S.-Iran tensions pose inflation risks. Key movers included ASML gaining 3% on strong earnings, IBM tumbling 25% on profit warnings, Morgan Stanley up 1.5% on record results, and BlackRock rising 4% on better-than-expected earnings.

07/15/2026, 9:35 AM • Investing

Global REITs or U.S. Only: Which iShares ETF Is the Better Buy, REET or ICF?

The article compares two iShares REIT ETFs: REET, which offers global diversification across 350+ holdings with a lower 0.14% expense ratio and 3.3% yield, versus ICF, which concentrates on 34 large U.S. REITs with a 0.32% expense ratio and 2.4% yield. REET is recommended for most long-term investors due to its lower costs, higher yield, and broader diversification, while ICF suits those seeking concentrated domestic REIT exposure.

07/14/2026, 7:32 PM • The Motley Fool

Is The Oil Crisis Over? Or Is It Just Beginning?

Oil prices have dropped to ~$70/barrel despite predictions of $200 oil following the Strait of Hormuz closure. Strategic petroleum reserve releases, reduced Chinese demand, and potential pipeline circumvention projects have mitigated the crisis. However, sustainability beyond six months remains uncertain. Additionally, the new OpenUSD stablecoin backed by major institutions may entrench existing payment processors rather than disrupt them. Nike reported mixed earnings with tariff-driven gains masking underlying sales declines, particularly in China, raising questions about its turnaround prospects.

07/13/2026, 12:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Is the "Solana Summer" Finally Here?

Solana is experiencing a surge in network activity with over 1 billion weekly transactions and active wallet addresses jumping to 29.7 million. The launch of Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin backed by 140+ financial institutions including BlackRock on Solana could bring billions in capital inflows. However, Solana's inflationary tokenomics with minimal coin burning limit upside for holders despite strong on-chain activity.

07/12/2026, 6:15 PM • The Motley Fool

How Circle Internet Group Stock Lost 45% Last Month

Circle Internet Group stock plummeted 44.6% in June 2026 due to Bitcoin's decline and the announcement of a new competitor, Open USD stablecoin backed by major companies like Visa, BlackRock, and Alphabet. Additionally, Strategy's sale of Bitcoin holdings spooked crypto investors, and Circle's removal from Russell indexes reduced passive fund demand. While Circle's USD Coin remains the second-largest stablecoin, its competitive moat is weakening.

07/07/2026, 8:01 PM • The Motley Fool