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SoFi Shatters Records with First $1 Billion Quarter, Charts Aggressive Crypto and AI Expansion

The digital financial services giant SoFi reported blockbuster Q4 2025 results, surpassing $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. Fueled by explosive member growth and a booming tech platform, CEO Anthony Noto outlined an ambitious roadmap into crypto, stablecoins, and AI, signaling a new phase of aggressive expansion beyond traditional banking.

Jan 30, 2026

World

U.S. Justice Department Targets Cartel Money Flow, Confronts Crypto Laundering Surge

In a strategic escalation against Mexican drug cartels, the U.S. Department of Justice is focusing on dismantling their financial networks. Prosecutors reveal a shift towards cryptocurrency by money launderers, as recent extraditions expose sophisticated methods used to funnel profits from American streets to cartel leaders.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Crypto Markets Reel as $704 Million in Liquidations Spark Fears of Bitcoin Slide Below $70,000

A brutal 24-hour sell-off triggered massive liquidations across crypto markets, with prediction platform Polymarket now signaling a greater than 50% chance Bitcoin breaks below $70,000 this month. Analysts point to a mix of macroeconomic pressures and regulatory uncertainty fueling the downturn.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Crypto Markets Plunge 6.4% as Bitcoin Tests $70K Support, Sparking 'Capitulation' Fears

The global cryptocurrency market cap tumbled to $2.49 trillion on Thursday, with 92 of the top 100 digital assets in the red. Analysts warn the sell-off, driven by institutional outflows and sovereign moves, may signal a deeper market reset rather than a short-term correction.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $70K as Treasury Chief Rules Out Bailout, Adding to Crypto Market Jitters

Bitcoin's price slid below the $70,000 threshold following remarks from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who explicitly denied having the authority to orchestrate a government-backed rescue for the cryptocurrency sector. The decline underscores growing regulatory clarity and its immediate impact on fragile digital asset markets.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Cardano Founder Unveils Major AI Bot Expansion as ADA Exits Top 10 Crypto Rankings

Cardano's ADA token has fallen out of the cryptocurrency top 10, displaced by Bitcoin Cash, following a month of significant price declines. The shift coincides with founder Charles Hoskinson announcing a substantial upgrade to the network's AI bot, Logan, integrating 32 new ecosystem tools.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Evernorth's $684M XRP Bet Sours, Joining Broader Crypto Treasury Woes

Major XRP holder Evernorth Holdings faces over $380 million in unrealized losses on its treasury holdings, mirroring a wider trend of financial strain across crypto-native firms as digital asset prices slump.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Oaktree Specialty Lending Navigates Software Sector Headwinds as Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates

Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) surpassed profit expectations in Q4 2025 despite a double-digit revenue decline, as management emphasizes disciplined underwriting and portfolio repositioning amid AI-driven disruption in software investments.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

CME Group Posts Steady Q4 Growth, Fueled by Retail Surge and Crypto Expansion

CME Group met revenue expectations in Q4 2025, driven by broad-based growth across asset classes and a significant push into retail and cryptocurrency markets. The exchange operator is now setting its sights on new initiatives like securities clearing and round-the-clock crypto trading.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bitwise's Crypto Innovators ETF: A Stealth AI Bet in Disguise?

While tracking Bitcoin's rocky start, the Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (BITQ) reveals a surprising core: a heavy pivot towards AI infrastructure by its top crypto-mining holdings, raising questions about its focus and fee structure.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bhutan Moves $22M in Bitcoin Amid Market Downturn, Sparking Debate on Sovereign Crypto Strategy

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has transferred over $22 million worth of Bitcoin from its official holdings in recent days, coinciding with a broader market slump. While blockchain analysts suggest the moves may be routine custodial operations, the timing has ignited speculation about the nation's long-term crypto reserves management.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Tech Rout Spreads to Crypto: Bitcoin Breaks Below $71,000 Amid AI Investment Fears

A sharp selloff in global technology stocks, fueled by concerns over AI investment sustainability and earnings, has spilled over into cryptocurrency markets, dragging Bitcoin below a key support level and triggering significant liquidations.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Crypto Industry Seeks Banking Truce as Stablecoin Standoff Delays Landmark Legislation

In a bid to break the deadlock on a pivotal crypto bill, major industry players are reportedly offering new concessions to traditional banks, aiming to address fears over disintermediation and share the stablecoin pie. Despite a recent closed-door Senate meeting described as 'productive,' a final agreement remains elusive.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bhutan's Bitcoin Bet: Sovereign Fund Sells $22.4M as Crypto Holdings Tumble from Peak

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has moved $22.4 million worth of Bitcoin, continuing a pattern of strategic sales as its once-billion-dollar crypto portfolio has shed over 70% of its value, according to blockchain data.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Oaktree Specialty Lending Navigates Shifting Credit Landscape with Steady Q1, Eyes AI Risks and M&A Revival

Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) reported stable earnings for its fiscal first quarter, with adjusted net investment income rising to $0.41 per share. Management highlighted disciplined capital deployment, a focus on reducing non-accruals, and detailed the firm's evolving approach to underwriting software and AI-related risks in a bifurcated market.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Crypto Rout Deepens: Bitcoin Plunges to 18-Month Low, Dragging Saylor's MicroStrategy and Coinbase Sharply Lower

Bitcoin's sharp decline below $72,000 triggers a broad sell-off across crypto-related equities, with analysts debating the onset of a sustained bear market as correlation with traditional tech stocks strengthens.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Galaxy Digital Shares Tumble Despite Record Operational Profits, Highlighting Crypto's Volatility Toll

Galaxy Digital reports a stark divergence: record operating profits clash with heavy net losses driven by crypto market declines, sending shares down sharply and raising questions about its balance sheet strategy and ambitious growth plans.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

California Utilities Seek Rule Change on Hydrogen Blending, Sparking Debate Over Grid's Green Future

A petition by Sempra's utilities to alter hydrogen blending mandates puts a spotlight on the practical challenges and financial implications of integrating the fuel into California's existing gas infrastructure, as the state balances climate goals with grid reliability.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Tumbles as Treasury Secretary Rules Out Federal Bailout for Crypto Sector

Bitcoin prices fell sharply after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified the U.S. government lacks authority to direct bank rescues for cryptocurrency firms, amplifying existing market pressures and bearish sentiment.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Bitwise Unveils Suite of Model Portfolios for Crypto ETF Allocation

The crypto asset manager has launched seven model portfolios, leveraging both proprietary and third-party ETFs, to provide financial advisors with structured pathways for client exposure to digital assets.

Feb 4, 2026