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Beyond Transactions: How Private Banking Redefined Itself in 2025 and What Comes Next

As 2025 drew to a close, the private transactional banking sector underwent a quiet revolution. Driven by digital integration, sustainability mandates, and borderless finance, the industry is shifting from a service provider to a strategic partner. Bruc Bond CEO Krishna Subramanyan analyzes the year's pivotal trends and forecasts the infrastructure and M&A moves that will shape 2026.

Feb 4, 2026

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Bitcoin's 40% Plunge: A Buying Opportunity or a Sign of a Shifting Narrative?

Bitcoin has tumbled to its lowest level in nearly a year, reigniting the debate over its long-term value proposition as 'digital gold' and its viability as a mainstream asset.

Feb 4, 2026

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Bitcoin ETF Assets Slip Below $100 Billion Threshold, Signaling Investor Caution

The combined assets of U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have fallen below $100 billion for the first time since April 2025, driven by a significant single-day outflow. The shift highlights a growing divide among major fund providers and raises questions about near-term market sentiment.

Feb 4, 2026

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Bitcoin Tests Key Support at $75K as Whales Unload, While Retail Investors Buy the Dip

Bitcoin's price briefly fell below $73,000 amid significant selling by large holders, before finding support on news of a U.S. government funding deal. The market now watches to see if key levels hold.

Feb 4, 2026

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Tether's $500 Billion Ambition Hits a Wall as Fundraising Stalls

Tether's ambitious plan to raise up to $20 billion at a staggering $500 billion valuation has quietly faltered, casting doubt on the stablecoin giant's aggressive expansion strategy amid a turbulent market and declining profits.

Feb 4, 2026

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PayPal's Q4 Earnings Disappoint as Leadership Transition and Checkout Struggles Weigh on Growth

PayPal's fourth-quarter revenue and profit fell short of Wall Street estimates, with management pointing to execution challenges in its core branded checkout business. The company is navigating a CEO transition and betting on new investments to reignite growth.

Feb 4, 2026

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Aave Doubles Down on Core DeFi, Retires Avara Brand and Family Wallet in Strategic Pivot

Aave Labs is consolidating its operations under a single brand, sunsetting its consumer-facing Family wallet and retiring the Avara umbrella name. The move signals a strategic shift away from broad consumer products towards focused financial applications, following recent governance controversies and a narrowed operational focus.

Feb 4, 2026

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Applied Digital Secures $50M for AI Data Center Expansion, Fueling Growth Amid Valuation Debate

Applied Digital (APLD) has secured $50 million in financing to accelerate development of its Polaris Forge 2 data center, betting on surging AI infrastructure demand. The move follows a strong run in the company's share price, raising questions about whether its growth prospects are already priced in.

Feb 4, 2026

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Exodus Movement's Reset: How Deals and Downgraded Forecasts Are Reshaping the EXOD Narrative

A significant downward revision of Exodus Movement's fair value and revenue growth projections signals a more cautious market outlook, driven by recent disclosures and strategic moves.

Feb 4, 2026

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Bitcoin's 5% Rebound Meets Resistance: On-Chain Data Suggests Rally May Be Short-Lived

A familiar bullish chart pattern triggered a 5% bounce in Bitcoin's price, but a confluence of on-chain metrics—rising exchange reserves, profit-taking near key levels, and weak conviction—now casts doubt on the sustainability of the recovery.

Feb 4, 2026

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Cboe Aims to Bridge Prediction Markets and Mainstream Finance with New 'All-or-Nothing' Options

Cboe Global Markets, a leading exchange operator, is developing regulated 'all-or-nothing' options contracts designed for event-based trading. This strategic move seeks to capture a share of the fast-growing prediction market space by offering a familiar, SEC-wrapped product to both retail and institutional investors.

Feb 4, 2026

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Tether's IPO Ambitions Cool as $500 Billion Valuation Draws Investor Skepticism

The stablecoin giant has significantly scaled back its private fundraising efforts after pushback on a proposed half-trillion-dollar valuation, casting doubt on the timeline for a potential public listing and signaling a market shift towards fundamentals.

Feb 4, 2026

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Two Harbors Charts New Course with UWM Merger as Q4 Results Show Steady Performance

Two Harbors Investments reported a solid fourth quarter, highlighted by a 3.9% economic return and rising book value. The earnings call was dominated by strategic discussions around the firm's pending merger with United Wholesale Mortgage, a move executives argue is essential to achieve the scale needed in today's mortgage market.

Feb 4, 2026

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Circle Expands Asian Footprint with Hecto Partnership, Bringing USDC Payments to South Korea's Regulated Market

Circle Internet Financial has partnered with Hecto Financial to integrate its blockchain-based payment network into South Korea's financial system, focusing on B2B and treasury flows. The move marks a significant step for regulated stablecoin adoption in Asia amidst a challenging period for Circle's stock.

Feb 4, 2026

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Robinhood Markets: A Valuation Crossroads Amid Share Price Slump

Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares face sustained pressure, creating a stark contrast with its reported strong annual revenue of $4.2 billion and net income of $2.2 billion. As investors weigh the disconnect, a prominent fair value estimate suggests significant upside, though lofty multiples and regulatory clouds loom.

Feb 4, 2026

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Beyond the Blue Chips: Three European Penny Stocks Showing Financial Resilience in February 2026

As the STOXX Europe 600 edges higher on earnings optimism, a subset of smaller-cap companies are drawing investor attention. We examine three penny stocks—spanning fintech, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing—that demonstrate underlying financial strength amidst market volatility.

Feb 4, 2026

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Applied Digital's AI Data Center Bet: A Path to Riches or a High-Stakes Gamble?

With multi-billion dollar leases in hand, Applied Digital is positioning itself at the heart of the AI infrastructure boom. But its soaring valuation and concentrated risk profile leave investors questioning if the millionaire-making opportunity has already passed.

Feb 4, 2026

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Bitcoin's $76K Test: How a Key Price Level Could Define MicroStrategy's Earnings Narrative

As MicroStrategy prepares to report Q4 2025 earnings, Bitcoin's struggle to hold the $76,000 support level is more than a market watch—it's a direct test of the company's treasury strategy and its financial narrative.

Feb 4, 2026

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Tether Scales Back Fundraising Ambitions Amid Investor Skepticism Over $500B Valuation

Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, is reportedly considering a significantly smaller funding round than initially planned, as investors push back against its lofty $500 billion valuation target, according to a Financial Times report.

Feb 4, 2026

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Ethereum's Scaling Paradox: Buterin Calls for Layer 2 Reinvention as Users Flock Back to Mainnet

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has issued a clarion call for Layer 2 networks to redefine their purpose, following a dramatic 50% drop in their user base. This exodus comes even as Ethereum's base layer achieves unprecedented scalability and low costs, forcing a fundamental rethink of the scaling narrative.

Feb 4, 2026