Bitcoin plunged to a nine-month low as a confluence of political uncertainty and geopolitical tensions sparked a broad market sell-off, forcing over $1.6 billion in leveraged positions to close.
Palantir Technologies shatters expectations with Q4 results, reporting a 70% revenue surge and forecasting continued robust growth, as its AI platform becomes a central driver for U.S. commercial business.
Despite economic headwinds, the U.S. footwear market maintained its $90 billion valuation in 2025, with running styles, clogs, and high-shaft boots leading Q4 sales as consumers prioritized comfort and versatility.
Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is moving into the fast-growing prediction market sector through a new protocol upgrade, aiming to offer a novel, low-risk form of derivatives trading as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Opera Limited's stock soared nearly 17% following its announcement of deeper integration of Tether's USDT and gold-backed tokens into its MiniPay wallet, targeting underbanked regions. The rally was further bolstered by stronger-than-expected preliminary Q4 2025 revenue figures.
Ripple has released 1 billion XRP tokens from escrow, valued at approximately $1.63 billion, as part of its scheduled monthly treasury management. While a portion has been re-locked, $500 million worth is earmarked for potential company operations this month, raising questions about market absorption amid a broader crypto downturn.
Hyperliquid has upgraded its core engine with the HIP-4 protocol, introducing a novel 'Outcomes' contract system designed for prediction markets and structured products, currently in testnet phase.
As financial institutions grow more complex, a new report warns that their greatest vulnerabilities often lie not in unknown threats, but in systemic blind spots where accountability is diffused across multiple committees and functions.
Amidst crypto market turbulence, Tether (USDT) maintains its dominance as the leading stablecoin, offering investors a potential harbor and sparking debate over its role in modern finance.
Amid surging government revenue and public protests over its ICE contracts, Palantir CEO Alex Karp defends the company's controversial surveillance technology, framing it as a safeguard against state overreach rather than an enabler.
Market momentum, technical indicators, and sustained capital inflows are aligning to potentially propel RAIN, KITE, and STABLE to new all-time highs in early February, though analysts caution over key resistance levels.
Opera's shares soared nearly 18% after the browser company integrated Tether's dominant USDT stablecoin into its MiniPay wallet, highlighting investor optimism around its Web3 strategy despite unanswered questions on long-term monetization.
An AI-driven analysis suggests Cloudflare (NET) shares may face headwinds over the next two months, projecting an average price near $168. The forecast contrasts with bullish long-term analyst views, highlighting the tension between immediate technical signals and the company's strategic positioning in edge security and AI infrastructure.
As Palantir Technologies (PLTR) prepares to report Q4 2025 results, a wave of bullish analyst upgrades points to surging commercial demand for its AI platform, driving a debate over its valuation and long-term potential.
Opera's stock surged following the announcement of expanded Tether (USDT and XAUT) integration in its MiniPay wallet, which processed over $153M in stablecoin transactions in December and aims to simplify crypto access for its 12.6 million users in emerging economies.
As Palantir Technologies prepares to report Q4 results, soaring demand for its AI platform collides with sky-high valuations, leaving investors to weigh robust growth against bubble fears.
As artificial intelligence reshapes finance, we examine whether XRP's underlying technology is built to capitalize on the trend of 'agentic AI' handling transactions, or if its potential benefits remain speculative.
Franklin Templeton has launched the Templeton Emerging Markets Debt ETF (TEMD), aiming to give investors targeted exposure to both hard and local currency debt from developing economies, capitalizing on the asset class's recent strong performance.
While many AI stocks soared in 2025, Salesforce shares faced significant headwinds. Despite a challenging year, the cloud software giant's robust fundamentals and reasonable valuation suggest it may be poised for a recovery.
Abbott Laboratories moves to acquire cancer-testing leader Exact Sciences in a landmark deal, signaling a strategic shift toward high-growth diagnostics while simultaneously restructuring its challenged Nutrition business.
