The Daily

Introduction

On August 7, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order designed to broaden access to alternative investments, such as private equity, commodities, real estate, and certain digital assets, for participants in 401(k) and other defined contribution retirement plans. The initiative is framed as an effort to “democratize” investment opportunities that were historically limited to institutional and high-net-worth investors.

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Yes, cryptocurrency debit cards definitely exist and they actually work pretty well now. Took years for companies to figure out how to make them reliable, but options like the Releaso crypto card finally deliver on the promise of spending crypto like regular money. Various crypto debit cards have evolved over the past year and the technology finally caught up to the hype.

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Ethereum rolled back to $4,200, losing more than 12% from its peak. The second-largest coin by capitalisation seems to be seriously aiming to test the strength of the former resistance area near $4,100, which has been holding back price growth since March 2024. The ability to stay above this level will indicate a change in the market regime for this cryptocurrency.

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PHOENIX (KVOA) – Attorney General Kris Mayes and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) are alerting Arizonans to the dangers of cryptocurrency scams through their latest public service announcement.

Through their video PSA, Mayes and BBB educate the community on identifying and avoiding these increasingly common frauds.

Cryptocurrency,

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When I first started to write about money management, mutual funds were the primary choice of many investors. They were widely available and offered portfolio diversification at what seemed a reasonable cost at the time.

They became so popular that for several years my annual Buyer’s Guide to Mutual Funds would shoot to the top of the best-seller lists as soon as the latest version was released in the fall.

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In the current market scenario, I’m considering diversifying internationally. Should I invest in US ETFs or continue with Mutual Funds? Which option is better in terms of returns, risk, and long-term growth potential?

Advice by Rajani Tandale, Senior Vice President, Mutual Fund at 1 Finance

From a diversification perspective,

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