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Fed Raises Rates to Combat Inflation, Forecasts Higher Interest
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to address inflation, with forecasts indicating higher rates in coming years. This decision will impact everyday Americans and may prompt President Trump to expand the global trade war.
Microsoft Seeks to Pause Games for Ad Revenue
Microsoft has filed a patent for a system that pauses games to play ads and rewards players with more time to keep playing. The system uses credits tied to playtime or progress, which can change depending on how and when someone plays. The patent also deals with timing and finding the right moment to interrupt gameplay.
CME Group to Launch UNI and BCH Futures on October 19
CME Group plans to launch Uniswap (UNI) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) futures on October 19, subject to regulatory review. This move is expected to increase institutional trading in these assets, with prices surging following the announcement. BCH jumped by over 20% and UNI gained nearly 5%, with daily trading volumes for BCH spiking by 153.8%.
Microsoft Hikes Dividend Amid Record CapEx
Microsoft has announced an 8% dividend hike, despite concerns over its increasing capital expenditures and potential impact on free cash flow. Analysts are cautiously optimistic about the company's valuation, with a consensus price target of around $567 offering about 14% upside.
Fed Official Sees Rate Hike as Key to Restoring Price Stability
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins expressed support for last week's interest rate hike, citing its potential to bring inflation back to the central bank's 2% target. The decision is aimed at ensuring a timely return to price stability after years of high inflation, with the labor market now on better footing.
Fed Reform Boosts Treasury Market Resilience Amid Ongoing Volatility
The Federal Reserve's reforms to the discount window have contributed to Treasury market resilience, according to Vice Chair Philip Jefferson. The changes aim to reduce frictions in borrowing and increase confidence in the banking system, supporting overall financial stability.
AWS Tackles Hybrid Workload Resilience with Managed Microsoft AD
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced AWS Managed Microsoft AD (Hybrid Edition), which eliminates the single point of failure in Active Directory (AD) authentication for hybrid workloads. The solution provides high availability by automatically provisioning domain controllers across two Availability Zones and managing patching, monitoring, and scaling tasks.
CME Group to Launch BCH and Uniswap Futures Pending Regulatory Approval
CME Group plans to list Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures on October 19, pending regulatory review. This move reflects growing institutional interest in these assets.
Uniswap Fee Switch Sparks Price Surge Amid Ongoing Bearish Momentum
Uniswap's price has risen 7.2% in a day after governance-approved activation of the fee switch, enabling UNI holders to receive protocol fees for the first time. Trading volume surged 88% above average, but bearish momentum signals persist, with a 70% probability of decline expected over the next few sessions.
Fed Modernizes Discount Window with Eye on Market Resilience
The Federal Reserve is modernizing its discount window to improve access to emergency liquidity for financial institutions, a move that could strengthen the U.S. Treasury market's resilience during periods of stress. Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said the efforts aim to reduce banks' reluctance to use the discount window and support broader market stability.
Microsoft Dismantles EvilTokens Phishing Service with Global Reach
Microsoft and law enforcement in the UK disrupted the EvilTokens phishing service, which had compromised over 12,000 email inboxes across more than 10,000 organizations worldwide. The service used an AI chatbot to help criminals target victims and bypass MFA. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of administering the service.
CME Group Expands Crypto Futures Suite with Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap
The CME Group is launching Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures on October 19, pending regulatory review, to meet institutional demand for regulated tools in liquid altcoin markets. The new contracts will improve versatility and capital efficiency while giving clients exposure to additional crypto networks. This move extends CME Group's single-asset cryptocurrency suite, which has seen significant growth with average daily volume of $8.3 billion and open interest of $15.4 billion in the first half of 2026.