S&P 500 call options volume surges to record $2.6 trillion. Here’s what it means for bitcoin

The rise in U.S. stocks points to a speculative frenzy. This matters for Bitcoin as analysts have linked the cryptocurrency’s recent gains to increased risk-taking on Wall Street. Overheating signals come from options related to the S&P 500 Index. These derivatives contracts allow traders to bet on or hedge against index movements. A call option…

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Stablecoin card spend is growing 100% year over year, Rain exec says

In some Latin American markets, stablecoin-based cards could soon account for double-digit percentages of all cards, said John Timoney, head of strategic partnerships at payments infrastructure platform Rain. Timoney said at the Consensus Miami Conference 2026 that retail stablecoin card spending has increased by approximately 105% to 106% over the past year. Cards can be…

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Southampton charged by EFL following ‘spying’ allegations from play-off opponents Middlesbrough

The English Football League (EFL) has accused Southampton of spying on their play-off rivals Middlesbrough ahead of Saturday’s first leg. The charges relate to “alleged unauthorized filming on private property” before the game. advertise The EFL said in a statement: “Southampton Football Club has today been charged with breaching EFL regulations and the matter will…

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Southampton charged by EFL following ‘spying’ allegations from play-off opponents Middlesbrough

The English Football League (EFL) has accused Southampton of spying on their play-off rivals Middlesbrough ahead of Saturday’s first leg. The charges relate to “alleged unauthorized filming on private property” before the game. advertise The EFL said in a statement: “Southampton Football Club has today been charged with breaching EFL regulations and the matter will…

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