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Binary options scams are resurfacing after years of regulatory crackdowns, resurfacing in newer guises but with the same core mechanics. Regulators in multiple regions restricted or banned retail binary options trading years ago amid widespread manipulation and withdrawal problems. The recent wave shows up not only as standalone trading sites but also as digital-asset strategy pitches and marketing that borrows language from algorithmic trading or AI-assisted signals, making the offers appear more sophisticated than they are. Influere Investigations, a forensic research firm, reviews these scams and explains how individuals can protect themselves. The patterns shift, but the underlying fraud framework…

Warren Buffett signaled in a CNBC interview that he would add to Apple shares if prices retreat, but not in the current market environment. The comments come as Berkshire Hathaway’s flagship holding remains Apple’s largest position even after a year-end trim, and as Apple trends lower amid broader stock-market volatility that has left major averages in correction territory. In a Tuesday conversation with CNBC’s Becky Quick on Squawk Box, Buffett acknowledged that he sold Apple too soon but noted that he had bought it even sooner, and he would consider adding to the stake if prices become cheaper — a…

Worldcoin’s native token, WLD, came under renewed selling pressure after the World Foundation completed a substantial over-the-counter sale. On March 28, 2026, the foundation sold 239 million WLD tokens, raising about $65 million at an average price of $0.2719 per token. Of that amount, $25 million is locked for six months to support research and development, Orb manufacturing, and ecosystem growth, while $40 million remains available for immediate use. This structure adds near-term liquidity to the market but also heightens supply in the period ahead, potentially weighing on prices. The price action has reflected the supply dynamics. WLD recently traded…

Shares of McCormick & Company rose more than 3% in premarket trading after Unilever confirmed it was in talks with the spice company over a potential merger of Unilever Foods with McCormick. The deal, as described in Unilever’s news release and reported by CNBC, would involve an upfront cash component of approximately US$15.7 billion and the majority of the consideration paid in McCormick equity. Upon completion, Unilever and its shareholders would hold about 65% of the combined company. Meanwhile, Diageo advanced nearly 3% after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold, saying that ongoing structural and cyclical headwinds,…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s sudden dismissal of fraud charges against Tron founder Justin Sun, paired with the abrupt resignation of Enforcement Director Margaret Ryan, has sharpened lawmakers’ scrutiny of how the agency pursues crypto-enforcement actions. A letter from Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) to SEC Chair Paul Atkins questions the timing and rationale behind the case’s dismissal, just weeks after Ryan’s departure came to light. In March, the SEC dismissed the charges against Sun, the Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent (now Rainberry), with Rainberry agreed to a $10 million civil penalty. The resolution ends a multi-year legal fight in which…

Crypto-linked funding for drone purchases tied to Russia and Iran is drawing increasing scrutiny after Chainalysis detailed how digital assets are being used to pay for drones and related components. The research traces flows from wallets associated with drone developers or allied paramilitary groups to vendors operating on e-commerce platforms, illustrating how crypto is intersecting with global supply chains in conflict zones. The findings come as commercially available drones play a growing role in ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, highlighting a trend where digital assets enable procurement across borders in ways that challenge traditional oversight. Chainalysis notes…

Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac surged more than 30% on Monday after billionaire investor Bill Ackman, the founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, said on X that the mortgage-financing giants are “stupidly cheap” and could potentially rise tenfold, according to CNBC. The upbeat rhetoric around the government-sponsored enterprises helped lift sentiment in a session where a mix of earnings updates, regulatory headlines and strategic moves kept traders oscillating between risk-on and risk-off postures. Among other notable moves, Boston Scientific tumbled more than 9% after Raymond James cut estimates and downgraded the medical device maker to outperform from strong…

Bitcoin steadied after a volatile weekend, trading back above the $67,000 level but failing to sustain a move through $68,000 as investors weighed a mix of macro signals and shifting risk appetite. The rally off weekend lows near $65,000 came as some investors priced in easing tensions in the Middle East, helping sentiment tilt away from a pure risk-off stance for a moment. By late in Asian trading, Bitcoin hovered around the mid-$60s to low-$67,000s, with the intraday high near $68,000 before momentum cooled. The broader crypto market also inched higher, up about 1.6% on the day but still well…

Premarket activity across a cluster of large-cap names showed a blend of M&A headlines, commodity and crypto move dynamics, and shifting investor sentiment as traders priced in a mix of revenue catalysts and geopolitical risk. Sysco Corp fell about 4.5% after announcing an agreement to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot for a total enterprise value of $29.1 billion. The company expects the deal to close in its fiscal third quarter of 2027 and characterized the transaction as immediately accretive. Meanwhile, Avis Budget Group slid more than 9% after previously soaring, reflecting a broader profit-taking push in a sector seen as benefiting…

TRX, the native token of the TRON network, extended its bullish run, rising 2.2% to $0.3221 at press time as traders weighed ongoing corporate accumulation against a string of ecosystem upgrades. According to Invezz, the move is supported by a notable uptick in volume and improving technical momentum. Tron Inc., formerly SRM Entertainment, Inc., has been steadily adding to its treasury. The company now holds nearly 680 million TRX. On Monday, Tron Inc. disclosed it had acquired 156,819 TRX, following 158,848 TRX acquired on Sunday. By buying in small, steady increments, the company aims to avoid jolts to the market…