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Trade Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia on a crypto exchange — no brokerage account needed. This guide explains how tokenized stocks work, how they compare to traditional equities, and how MEXC is opening the door to on-chain US stock exposure. Overview For years, gaining exposure to Apple, Tesla, or Nvidia as a crypto-native investor meant dealing with a parallel set of systems: brokerage onboarding, wire transfers, trading hours, and regional restrictions. In 2026, that friction is being systematically

The Iran conflict has triggered the largest oil supply shock in history, sending Brent crude to $138/bbl. Here's what the EIA, Goldman Sachs, and major analysts predict — and what it means for your investments. Overview When U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, the global energy market entered its most severe supply disruption since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. The Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly 20% of the world's crude oil and LNG normally flows —

Vitalik Buterin announces the Ethereum Foundation will "slim down," reduce ETH sales, and refocus exclusively on CROPS — censorship resistance, openness, privacy, and security. Here's what it means for ETH holders and the ecosystem. Overview On May 25, 2026, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a lengthy post on X addressing months of turbulence at the Ethereum Foundation (EF). He confirmed the organization will pursue "longevity over breadth," reduce ETH sales, and narrow its mandate t

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 across the USA, Canada, and Mexico — 48 teams, 104 matches, 39 days. This complete guide covers the schedule, global broadcast channels, fan tokens, and crypto prediction markets. Everything you need, in one place. Overview The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, spanning three host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 cities, and 39 days of football, this is the largest World Cup in the tournament

Overview In May 2026, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs endured one of the sharpest capital withdrawal episodes since the products launched in January 2024. Over a two-week period, more than $2.26 billion in net outflows left the market, dragging Bitcoin's price toward the $74,300 level. Behind the headline figure lies a more nuanced picture: Harvard's endowment trimmed its IBIT position by 43%, BlackRock's flagship product shed more than $448 million in a single session, and rising Treasury yields closed

Trump announced a US-Iran peace deal is "basically reached," sending Bitcoin surging over 4% while Brent crude fell back below $100. Here's what it means for crypto and energy markets. Overview On May 23, 2026, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran had been "largely negotiated, subject to finalization," with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz explicitly included. Markets reacted immediately. Bitcoin, which had fallen roughly 4%

Samsung and SK Hynix stocks have surged on record AI chip demand, lifting South Korea's KOSPI past 7,000. Discover what's driving the rally and how global investors can gain exposure — including through MEXC's crypto-settled stock futures. Overview South Korea's semiconductor giants are having a historic year. Fueled by an artificial intelligence infrastructure boom, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have posted record earnings, driven the KOSPI index to all-time highs above 7,000 points, and att

Harvard's endowment sold its entire $87M Ethereum ETF position after just one quarter. With nine Ethereum Foundation departures in 2026 and ETH down over 50% from its peak, is institutional confidence in ETH cracking? Overview In a disclosure that caught the crypto market off guard, Harvard Management Company (HMC) — the entity overseeing Harvard University's multi-billion-dollar endowment — fully exited its position in BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) in Q1 2026. The stake, worth a

The U.S. Congress introduced the ARMA bill on May 21, 2026, proposing to codify a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve into federal law, authorizing the Treasury to acquire up to 1 million BTC over five years. Here's what you need to know. Overview On May 21, 2026, Reps. Nick Begich (R-AK) and Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 (ARMA), a bipartisan bill that seeks to transform the United States' approach to digital asset reserves from an executive policy into perm

HYPE surged ~20% in 24 hours on the SEC Innovation Exemption, Bitwise BHYP ETF launch, and Coinbase taking over Hyperliquid's USDC treasury. ZEC jumped ~18% on Grayscale's first-ever privacy coin spot ETF filing and Multicoin's position disclosure, sparking a sector-wide rally in DASH, XMR, DCR, and ZEN. Overview In the third week of May 2026, two separate but structurally significant rallies unfolded almost simultaneously. Hyperliquid's native token HYPE climbed roughly 20% in 24 hours, pushing