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Crypto Exchanges Can't Match TradFi Uptime — Federa Sets the Bar
Solana Foundation's Austin Federa calls out crypto and prediction market platforms for failing users on high-volume days while NYSE and Nasdaq keep running.
Ferrovial Drops Amsterdam Listing as Nasdaq Holds 59 Percent of Its Volume
An SEC filing shows Euronext Amsterdam handled just 0.15 percent of Ferrovial's average daily trading volume, making the September 2026 delisting a straightforward arithmetic decision.
Fund Managers Hold AI Infrastructure Conviction as Chip Stocks Drop 16 Percent
Calamos Timpani's Brandon Nelson sees the semiconductor selloff as a momentum pullback, not a structural break, citing unbroken earnings strength across AI buildout names.
Penn Station's $8 Billion Overhaul Draws Fire Over Trump's Renaming Demands
Lawmakers say President Trump is conditioning federal infrastructure funds for New York on renaming Penn Station after himself
Tech Giants Build Private Power Grids as U.S. Infrastructure Falls Behind
Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are committing billions to dedicated energy supplies as data center demand outpaces what the national grid can deliver.
Infrastructure Law's Hidden Costs Hit Consumers Through Fees, Lawsuits and Regulation
Critics say indirect charges embedded in federal infrastructure spending are raising prices on goods, energy and shipped goods without appearing as direct taxes.
Nigeria Secures $4.5 Billion Oil-Backed Refinancing to Build Reserves, Fund Infrastructure
The National Economic Council approved the facility for NNPC Limited, replacing a $3.3 billion arrangement and freeing capital for infrastructure spending.
U.S. Cities and Utilities Overhaul Infrastructure for Extreme Heat, Flooding
From 125-degree heat waves to chronic tidal flooding, federal and local agencies are shifting from reactive response to long-term resilience planning.
White House Pitches $3.2 Trillion Tax-and-Spending Bill to Republican Leaders
The package would cut the corporate tax rate to 15 percent, spend $800 billion on infrastructure and dedicate $400 billion to energy deregulation.
AI Data Centers Expose Grid Fragility: 3 Gigawatts Offline in Virginia
A power line failure in Northern Virginia caused a 10-minute grid recovery delay after more than 3 gigawatts of data center load disconnected simultaneously across the PJM network.
The Boring Company Seeks $20B Valuation, Targeting Urban Transit and Utility Contracts
Elon Musk's tunneling firm is seeking new capital at a valuation 3.5 times its 2022 level, betting on lower per-mile costs to win large infrastructure contracts.
Trump Pushes Post-Iran War Peace Deal, Billions in Contracts at Stake
President Trump's diplomatic push for regional peace after potential Iran conflict positions U.S. defense and infrastructure firms for major contracts
Permitting Reform Dies in Congress—Here's Who Won
Bipartisan efforts to streamline infrastructure project approvals collapsed, ensuring continued delays for energy and manufacturing developments
Hochul's $237 Billion Budget Targets Costs, Sets Stage Against Trump
The spending plan includes $1.5 billion for childcare subsidies and a new infrastructure bond, positioning Governor Hochul as a national economic alternative ahead of 2028
Infrastructure Crisis Creates Opportunity for Vulcan Materials, Jacobs Solutions
Billions in unbooked municipal liabilities signal coming federal spending wave, positioning aggregates and engineering firms for growth
KKR Commits $10 Billion to AI Infrastructure, Sparking Digital Asset Demand Surge
KKR's massive $10 billion allocation to build AI-dedicated power plants and data centers highlights an accelerating demand for compute power, creating undeniable implications for the energy-intensive digital asset sector.
Cities Bypass Contractors, Sparking Billions in Industry Losses
Faced with soaring costs, U.S. cities are increasingly taking infrastructure projects in-house, a move that is reshaping municipal finance and threatening established private sector giants.
AT&T Fiber Bet Pays Off: Earnings Validate Aggressive Buildout and Strong Re-Rating Ahead
AT&T's latest earnings confirm its fiber strategy is yielding robust subscriber growth and improved financials, signaling a significant re-evaluation for the telecom giant.
Tether Fuels $134 Million Stablecoin Infrastructure Push
Tether's massive investment into next-generation stablecoin technology underscores its strategic vision for a more robust and efficient digital asset ecosystem.