Nasdaq Gains as Contained CPI and AI Earnings Revive Tech Stock Momentum

Miden plans to introduce USDCx, a native stablecoin backed 1:1 by USDC held through Circle’s xReserve infrastructure. The token is designed to keep balances, counterparties and transaction histories private by default while supporting selective disclosure for compliance.

LMAX Group is assessing strategic alternatives with major advisers as the institutional trading platform weighs paths that could include a sale, SPAC merger or public listing. A Nasdaq listing is viewed by some people familiar with the discussions as the preferred route, though the firm is not under immediate pressure to move while crypto markets remain soft.

WTI crude oil is holding near multi week highs as traders weigh fragile Middle East signals and the absence of a confirmed agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Momentum remains constructive, but sharp intraday swings around key support and resistance levels continue to raise risk for short term traders.