https://retvolve.com Money news made easy. en-us https://retvolve.com/article/boe-s-mann-fewer-rate-hike-bets-are-why-she-d-hike-more https://retvolve.com/article/boe-s-mann-fewer-rate-hike-bets-are-why-she-d-hike-more 2026-07-04T00:06:00.018038+00:00 BoE policymaker Catherine Mann argues market complacency on rates actually strengthens the case for more aggressive action. markets https://retvolve.com/article/why-maxing-your-401-k-right-now-may-be-a-mistake https://retvolve.com/article/why-maxing-your-401-k-right-now-may-be-a-mistake 2026-07-04T00:05:57.121601+00:00 Before you dump every spare dollar into your 401(k), two smarter money moves could pay off faster and bigger. personal-finance https://retvolve.com/article/heat-wave-threatens-power-grids-during-peak-july-4-travel https://retvolve.com/article/heat-wave-threatens-power-grids-during-peak-july-4-travel 2026-07-04T00:05:57.121505+00:00 An extreme heat wave is straining U.S. power grids and could disrupt travel plans during one of the year's busiest holiday weeks. economy https://retvolve.com/article/record-beef-imports-aren-t-fixing-your-expensive-bbq-prices https://retvolve.com/article/record-beef-imports-aren-t-fixing-your-expensive-bbq-prices 2026-07-04T00:05:56.817544+00:00 The U.S. is importing beef at record levels, yet prices at the grill keep climbing. Here's why more supply isn't helping your wallet. markets https://retvolve.com/article/iran-eyes-japan-oil-sales-as-buyers-push-for-longer-waivers https://retvolve.com/article/iran-eyes-japan-oil-sales-as-buyers-push-for-longer-waivers 2026-07-04T00:05:55.891770+00:00 Iran is quietly testing the waters for oil exports to Japan while existing buyers lobby for extended sanctions relief, sources tell Reuters. markets https://retvolve.com/article/oil-prices-hold-steady-as-us-iran-talks-keep-lid-on-market https://retvolve.com/article/oil-prices-hold-steady-as-us-iran-talks-keep-lid-on-market 2026-07-04T00:05:54.729304+00:00 Crude prices are barely moving as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran cool supply fears for now. markets https://retvolve.com/article/big-oil-posts-profit-surge-while-bracing-for-trump-price-fight https://retvolve.com/article/big-oil-posts-profit-surge-while-bracing-for-trump-price-fight 2026-07-04T00:05:54.618063+00:00 U.S. oil companies are reporting major profit gains even as a potential showdown with Trump over pump prices looms. markets https://retvolve.com/article/binance-challenges-mica-s-value-judge-it-by-who-gets-licensed https://retvolve.com/article/binance-challenges-mica-s-value-judge-it-by-who-gets-licensed 2026-07-04T00:05:51.996829+00:00 Binance argues MiCA's success hinges on who earns licenses, not who gets shut out of European markets. policy https://retvolve.com/article/mica-enforcement-kicks-in-eu-crypto-firms-face-real-consequences https://retvolve.com/article/mica-enforcement-kicks-in-eu-crypto-firms-face-real-consequences 2026-07-04T00:05:50.130116+00:00 The EU's MiCA transition period is over. Regulators are now expected to crack down unevenly on unauthorized crypto firms. policy https://retvolve.com/article/amex-and-chase-take-luxury-card-perks-beyond-airport-lounges https://retvolve.com/article/amex-and-chase-take-luxury-card-perks-beyond-airport-lounges 2026-07-04T00:05:39.146334+00:00 Premium credit card issuers are expanding exclusive lounges and perks to festivals and sporting events, not just airports. personal-finance https://retvolve.com/article/nato-leaders-head-to-ankara-to-mend-fences-with-trump https://retvolve.com/article/nato-leaders-head-to-ankara-to-mend-fences-with-trump 2026-07-04T00:05:39.043122+00:00 Alliance chiefs converge in Turkey hoping to ease friction with Washington. Here's what traders need to watch. markets https://retvolve.com/article/crypto-bulls-gain-ground-as-u-s-rate-hike-fears-cool https://retvolve.com/article/crypto-bulls-gain-ground-as-u-s-rate-hike-fears-cool 2026-07-04T00:05:35.852692+00:00 Easing rate-hike pressure in the U.S. is giving crypto traders a clearer runway. Here's what that macro shift means for your positions. markets https://retvolve.com/article/belgian-police-bust-phishing-gang-leader-in-572k-crypto-heist https://retvolve.com/article/belgian-police-bust-phishing-gang-leader-in-572k-crypto-heist 2026-07-04T00:05:35.841222+00:00 Belgian authorities arrested the suspected ringleader of a European phishing gang that stole over $572K and laundered funds through crypto. policy https://retvolve.com/article/imf-warns-tokenization-speeds-up-finance-but-raises-risk https://retvolve.com/article/imf-warns-tokenization-speeds-up-finance-but-raises-risk 2026-07-04T00:05:33.358416+00:00 The IMF says tokenizing assets could turbocharge financial markets while simultaneously making them more vulnerable to sudden shocks. markets https://retvolve.com/article/xrp-surges-4-as-bulls-eye-a-return-to-the-1-10-level https://retvolve.com/article/xrp-surges-4-as-bulls-eye-a-return-to-the-1-10-level 2026-07-04T00:05:32.926302+00:00 XRP jumped roughly 4% as buyers stepped in, pushing the token back toward a key resistance zone near $1.10. markets https://retvolve.com/article/options-markets-signal-traders-still-skeptical-of-crypto-bounce https://retvolve.com/article/options-markets-signal-traders-still-skeptical-of-crypto-bounce 2026-07-04T00:05:32.026095+00:00 Bitcoin and ether prices are recovering, but options data shows traders aren't convinced the rally has legs. markets https://retvolve.com/article/sol-surges-as-memecoins-and-prediction-markets-heat-up https://retvolve.com/article/sol-surges-as-memecoins-and-prediction-markets-heat-up 2026-07-04T00:05:31.331794+00:00 Solana's native token SOL is rallying hard on the back of surging memecoin activity and prediction market volume. Bulls may finally be back. markets https://retvolve.com/article/teen-scattered-spider-hacker-extradited-to-us-for-8m-crypto-ransom https://retvolve.com/article/teen-scattered-spider-hacker-extradited-to-us-for-8m-crypto-ransom 2026-07-04T00:05:31.154567+00:00 Peter Stokes, 19, faces US charges tied to an alleged $8M crypto ransom plot linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group. policy https://retvolve.com/article/oman-s-hormuz-fee-gambit-is-a-blind-spot-traders-can-t-ignore https://retvolve.com/article/oman-s-hormuz-fee-gambit-is-a-blind-spot-traders-can-t-ignore 2026-07-04T00:05:27.735207+00:00 Oman's strategic ambiguity over potential Strait of Hormuz fees is rattling oil markets and creating diplomatic landmines. markets https://retvolve.com/article/acting-dni-pulte-fires-dozens-of-intelligence-officials https://retvolve.com/article/acting-dni-pulte-fires-dozens-of-intelligence-officials 2026-07-04T00:05:27.725907+00:00 Trump's pick to lead the DNI office has started purging intel officials, according to MS Now reports. policy https://retvolve.com/article/feds-push-for-lighter-sentence-in-100m-nj-deli-fraud-case https://retvolve.com/article/feds-push-for-lighter-sentence-in-100m-nj-deli-fraud-case 2026-07-04T00:05:20.125538+00:00 Prosecutors want a reduced prison term for James Patten in the Hometown International stock scheme, but key reasons remain sealed. markets https://retvolve.com/article/boeing-lockheed-oracle-back-trump-s-freedom-250-celebration https://retvolve.com/article/boeing-lockheed-oracle-back-trump-s-freedom-250-celebration 2026-07-04T00:05:19.546263+00:00 Major federal contractors are writing checks to Trump's America 250 initiative. Here's what traders need to know. business https://retvolve.com/article/strategy-eyes-bitcoin-sales-as-crypto-politics-heat-up-in-2026 https://retvolve.com/article/strategy-eyes-bitcoin-sales-as-crypto-politics-heat-up-in-2026 2026-07-04T00:05:18.747110+00:00 Strategy authorizes BTC sales, a new stablecoin challenges USDT, and crypto political spending surges heading into 2026. markets https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-whales-snapped-up-16-7b-while-etfs-bled-4b https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-whales-snapped-up-16-7b-while-etfs-bled-4b 2026-07-04T00:05:18.023120+00:00 Massive whale accumulation diverged sharply from record ETF outflows, signaling a split between smart money and retail sentiment. markets https://retvolve.com/article/damascus-cafe-blast-kills-nine-wounds-20-in-syria https://retvolve.com/article/damascus-cafe-blast-kills-nine-wounds-20-in-syria 2026-07-04T00:05:16.837003+00:00 A deadly explosion tore through a Damascus cafe, killing nine and injuring 20, Syria's interior ministry confirmed. policy https://retvolve.com/article/us-traders-bypass-polymarket-geoblocks-to-place-political-bets https://retvolve.com/article/us-traders-bypass-polymarket-geoblocks-to-place-political-bets 2026-07-04T00:05:15.626856+00:00 New Allium data shows American users are circumventing Polymarket's geographic restrictions to access political prediction markets. markets https://retvolve.com/article/india-s-central-bank-wants-banks-shielded-from-crypto-risk https://retvolve.com/article/india-s-central-bank-wants-banks-shielded-from-crypto-risk 2026-07-04T00:05:15.027864+00:00 The Reserve Bank of India is pushing lawmakers to wall off banks from crypto and private stablecoins while leaving space for regulated tokenization. policy https://retvolve.com/article/esma-adds-stanchart-and-falconx-in-first-mica-update https://retvolve.com/article/esma-adds-stanchart-and-falconx-in-first-mica-update 2026-07-04T00:05:12.024483+00:00 Europe's top markets regulator added 37 crypto firms to its MiCA register, including Standard Chartered and FalconX, in its first post-deadline update. policy https://retvolve.com/article/europe-s-bankers-warn-ai-is-moving-faster-than-regulators https://retvolve.com/article/europe-s-bankers-warn-ai-is-moving-faster-than-regulators 2026-07-04T00:05:08.926752+00:00 Top European bankers and regulators admit AI is outrunning oversight. Here's why that matters for your money. policy https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-rebounds-as-chip-stocks-fade-rotation-signal https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-rebounds-as-chip-stocks-fade-rotation-signal 2026-07-04T00:05:04.327597+00:00 Bitcoin is bouncing back while memory and semiconductor stocks lose steam, hinting at a possible shift in where risk-on money is flowing. markets https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-hits-62-3k-nine-day-high-as-global-stocks-peak https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-hits-62-3k-nine-day-high-as-global-stocks-peak 2026-07-04T00:05:00.442378+00:00 Bitcoin surged to a nine-day high of $62.3K, riding momentum from record-breaking global stock markets ahead of the July 4th holiday. markets https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-etfs-snap-10-day-outflow-streak-with-221m-surge https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-etfs-snap-10-day-outflow-streak-with-221m-surge 2026-07-04T00:05:00.225175+00:00 Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $221 million in a single day, ending a brutal 10-day run of net outflows that rattled crypto traders. markets https://retvolve.com/article/zuckerberg-ai-agent-growth-is-slower-than-expected https://retvolve.com/article/zuckerberg-ai-agent-growth-is-slower-than-expected 2026-07-04T00:05:00.225016+00:00 Meta's CEO admits AI agent development is lagging behind expectations, even as Meta rolls out its Business Agent globally. business https://retvolve.com/article/us-iran-doha-talks-end-with-hormuz-strait-in-focus https://retvolve.com/article/us-iran-doha-talks-end-with-hormuz-strait-in-focus 2026-07-04T00:04:57.884997+00:00 American and Iranian negotiators wrapped talks in Doha centered on the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. markets https://retvolve.com/article/defendant-moves-to-dismiss-229b-lost-bitcoin-wallet-lawsuit https://retvolve.com/article/defendant-moves-to-dismiss-229b-lost-bitcoin-wallet-lawsuit 2026-07-04T00:04:53.120435+00:00 A wallet owner is fighting back against a New York case targeting 39,069 dormant Bitcoin addresses worth an estimated $229 billion. markets https://retvolve.com/article/esma-flags-eu-retail-ban-risk-for-prediction-market-contracts https://retvolve.com/article/esma-flags-eu-retail-ban-risk-for-prediction-market-contracts 2026-07-04T00:04:52.416443+00:00 Europe's top markets regulator says prediction market event contracts may already be illegal for retail traders under existing EU rules. policy https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-flips-more-btc-now-underwater-than-in-profit https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-flips-more-btc-now-underwater-than-in-profit 2026-07-04T00:04:52.416224+00:00 For the first time in a while, the majority of bitcoin supply is held at a loss. Here's what that means for traders. markets https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-supply-metric-flashes-first-buy-signal-since-2022 https://retvolve.com/article/bitcoin-supply-metric-flashes-first-buy-signal-since-2022 2026-07-04T00:04:49.735867+00:00 A key Bitcoin supply indicator just printed its first buy signal since November 2022, hinting the bear market may be nearing its end. markets https://retvolve.com/article/ireland-seizes-500-more-bitcoin-2026-total-hits-1-500-btc https://retvolve.com/article/ireland-seizes-500-more-bitcoin-2026-total-hits-1-500-btc 2026-07-04T00:04:49.312503+00:00 Irish authorities have now seized roughly $92M in Bitcoin this year alone, signaling aggressive crypto enforcement in 2026. markets https://retvolve.com/article/sanctioned-russian-stablecoin-s-billion-dollar-claims-don-t-add-up https://retvolve.com/article/sanctioned-russian-stablecoin-s-billion-dollar-claims-don-t-add-up 2026-07-04T00:04:48.544171+00:00 A sanctioned Russian stablecoin says it moves billions in transactions, but blockchain analysts say the numbers don't hold up. markets https://retvolve.com/article/trump-defends-family-crypto-profits-nothing-wrong-with-it https://retvolve.com/article/trump-defends-family-crypto-profits-nothing-wrong-with-it 2026-07-04T00:04:48.543882+00:00 Trump pushed back on critics questioning his family's crypto gains, calling the windfall entirely legitimate. policy https://retvolve.com/article/us-spot-bitcoin-etfs-hit-221-7m-in-daily-inflows-best-since-may https://retvolve.com/article/us-spot-bitcoin-etfs-hit-221-7m-in-daily-inflows-best-since-may 2026-07-04T00:04:47.934075+00:00 Bitcoin ETFs just posted their biggest single-day haul since early May. BTC is back above $61K and momentum is shifting. markets https://retvolve.com/article/senator-pushes-bill-to-ban-officials-from-launching-memecoins https://retvolve.com/article/senator-pushes-bill-to-ban-officials-from-launching-memecoins 2026-07-04T00:04:43.822915+00:00 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants Congress members and the president barred from issuing personal digital assets. Here's what traders need to know. policy https://retvolve.com/article/ai-stock-picks-drive-wall-street-into-q3-with-mixed-results https://retvolve.com/article/ai-stock-picks-drive-wall-street-into-q3-with-mixed-results 2026-07-04T00:04:30.784763+00:00 Investors hunted for AI's next winners as stocks posted mixed results to open Q3 after a record-breaking first half. markets https://retvolve.com/article/first-congressional-spacex-stock-buys-emerge-after-record-ipo https://retvolve.com/article/first-congressional-spacex-stock-buys-emerge-after-record-ipo 2026-07-04T00:04:28.080885+00:00 Lawmakers are buying SpaceX shares as Musk's firm expands federal contracts and stays tightly linked to the Trump White House. markets https://retvolve.com/article/how-a-solid-retirement-portfolio-can-literally-add-years-to-your-life https://retvolve.com/article/how-a-solid-retirement-portfolio-can-literally-add-years-to-your-life 2026-07-04T00:04:28.011774+00:00 Financial security in retirement does more than protect your wallet — research suggests it may shield your health and extend your lifespan. personal-finance https://retvolve.com/article/manhattan-luxury-home-sales-stay-strong-after-second-home-tax https://retvolve.com/article/manhattan-luxury-home-sales-stay-strong-after-second-home-tax 2026-07-04T00:04:27.985315+00:00 Despite fears a new NYC second-home tax would tank high-end deals, Manhattan luxury real estate is holding its ground a month in. markets https://retvolve.com/article/ford-ceo-says-quality-fixes-are-done-new-launches-must-be-flawless https://retvolve.com/article/ford-ceo-says-quality-fixes-are-done-new-launches-must-be-flawless 2026-07-04T00:04:27.985243+00:00 Jim Farley tells CNBC Ford has learned from costly quality failures and is now targeting perfect vehicle launch execution. business https://retvolve.com/article/nato-leaders-trump-to-reaffirm-collective-defense-pact-at-ankara-summit https://retvolve.com/article/nato-leaders-trump-to-reaffirm-collective-defense-pact-at-ankara-summit 2026-07-04T00:04:27.121152+00:00 NATO heads of state, including President Trump, will pledge an 'ironclad commitment' to collective defense at the upcoming Ankara summit. policy https://retvolve.com/article/upbit-clarifies-it-never-committed-to-ousd-just-showed-interest https://retvolve.com/article/upbit-clarifies-it-never-committed-to-ousd-just-showed-interest 2026-07-04T00:04:21.227280+00:00 South Korea's Upbit is walking back any OUSD ties, saying it only floated future interest in OpenStandard — not a formal commitment. markets