Crypto Markets

Business

Robinhood's Pivot: From Meme Stocks to Government Mandates and Tokenized Markets Amid Valuation Scrutiny

Robinhood Markets is navigating a transformative phase, reportedly in talks to manage a potential federal 'Trump account' program for minors while simultaneously expanding into tokenized equities and prediction markets. This strategic shift raises critical questions about its regulatory footprint, business model evolution, and long-term valuation.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Trump's Crypto Empire: A Billion-Dollar Portfolio and Regulatory Shifts Under Scrutiny

A new report details how Donald Trump's family has amassed a vast cryptocurrency portfolio, coinciding with a regulatory pullback by the SEC and DOJ. The moves raise questions about conflicts of interest as a Trump-backed venture seeks federal banking approval.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Super Bowl Bets Shift: Prediction Markets Set to Capture Millions as Legal Sportsbooks Face Geographic Hurdles

As the Super Bowl kicks off in California—a state without legal sports betting—federally regulated prediction markets are positioned to siphon off a significant portion of wagering activity, potentially reaching record trading volumes this year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Visa, Mastercard Remain Skeptical of Stablecoins for Mainstream Payments, Despite Crypto's Promise

The world's largest payment networks are taking a measured approach to stablecoins for everyday consumer transactions, citing a lack of clear demand in developed markets and emphasizing their role as infrastructure providers rather than disruptors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Prediction Markets Surge as Coinbase Expands Access and U.S. Regulators Signal Rule Overhaul

A pivotal week for prediction markets saw Coinbase partner with Kalshi to offer event contracts nationwide, while the CFTC moved to establish clearer regulatory standards. Meanwhile, traders sharply increased bets on a potential U.S. government shutdown.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Visa Doubles Down on Digital Frontiers: Stablecoin Settlements and Crypto Access Take Center Stage

Visa is aggressively expanding its footprint beyond traditional card payments, launching new initiatives in stablecoin settlements, renter-focused commerce, and streamlined crypto-to-fiat conversions. These partnerships aim to embed Visa's network into the burgeoning worlds of blockchain-based finance and essential housing expenditures.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

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

Business

Beyond the Hype: Wall Street Eyes Crypto's Infrastructure Winners as Analyst Picks MSTR, COIN, and HOOD

While fintech has streamlined user interfaces, the backbone of finance remains slow. Cryptocurrency's native digital settlement presents a structural shift. Amid regulatory uncertainty, Cantor Fitzgerald identifies three public companies positioned to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain ecosystem.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Sentient (SENT) Bucks Crypto Downtrend with 60% Surge: The Metrics Behind the Rally and Looming Risks

As the broader cryptocurrency market stumbles, Sentient's SENT token has staged a remarkable 60% rally. A deep dive into on-chain and derivatives data reveals the drivers of its resilience—and the significant vulnerabilities that could threaten its gains.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Sanctions and Legal Woes Push Russia's Crypto Mining Giant BitRiver to the Brink

Russia's premier cryptocurrency miner, BitRiver, faces insolvency proceedings as its CEO is placed under house arrest, marking a dramatic fall for a firm already crippled by international sanctions and mounting legal disputes.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Market Rotation Gains Momentum: Why This Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF Is Drawing Investor Attention

After a prolonged period of U.S. dominance, international equities are staging a comeback. Analysts point to shifting fundamentals, attractive valuations, and a weakening dollar as tailwinds for emerging markets, with one Vanguard ETF positioned at the center of this transition.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Precious Metals Rout Rattles Global Markets as Investors Seek Shelter

A sharp sell-off in gold and silver, alongside falling oil prices, has sparked volatility across global markets at the start of a week packed with major earnings and central bank decisions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

India's Crypto Tax Stance Hardens: No Relief in 2026 Budget as Trading Exodus Continues

India's government has reaffirmed its stringent cryptocurrency taxation framework in the latest budget, leaving the controversial 30% levy and 1% transaction tax unchanged, dashing industry hopes for reform and cementing a policy that has already driven billions in trading volume offshore.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nomura Reins In Crypto Ambitions as Market Volatility Bites

Japan's financial giant Nomura Holdings is scaling back risk at its digital asset unit following Q3 losses, a strategic pullback that mirrors wider pain across the crypto treasury sector as Bitcoin struggles to hold key levels.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tether's Market Share Surge: A Warning Sign for Crypto's Prolonged Downturn?

Tether's dominance has surged to a two-year high, breaking a key resistance level. Analysts interpret this as a signal that investors are fleeing to safety, suggesting the crypto market's slump may have further to run before a true bottom is found.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

India's 2026 Budget Doubles Down on Crypto Rules: 30% Tax Stays, New Penalties Introduced for Reporting Lapses

India's latest budget proposal maintains its stringent 30% tax on crypto gains and 1% TDS, while introducing a new penalty regime for non-compliance with transaction reporting, including daily fines and a flat $545 charge for errors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Crime Surges: $370M Stolen in January Marks Worst Month in Nearly a Year

Blockchain security firm CertiK reports a dramatic spike in cryptocurrency thefts for January 2026, with losses hitting $370.3 million—the highest monthly figure in 11 months. The surge is driven by a mix of sophisticated social engineering attacks and persistent on-chain exploits, highlighting the evolving threats facing the digital asset space.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Latin America's Trade Dilemma: Chinese EVs and E-commerce Goods Reshape Markets, Prompting Protectionist Pushback

A surge of competitively priced Chinese electric vehicles and consumer goods is rapidly transforming Latin American markets, forcing governments from Mexico to Brazil to enact new tariffs and trade defenses to shield domestic industries from the influx.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Stephanopoulos Grills DOJ's Blanche Over WSJ Report on Trump-Linked Crypto Firm's $500M Deal With UAE Adviser

In a tense Sunday interview, ABC's George Stephanopoulos confronted Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about a Wall Street Journal investigation revealing a major investment by a UAE security official into a cryptocurrency company founded by Donald Trump.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

JPMorgan Faces Dual Fronts: Trump Lawsuit and Crypto Clash Amplify Regulatory Scrutiny

JPMorgan Chase confronts heightened regulatory and political pressure as a lawsuit from former President Donald Trump alleges biased account closures, while CEO Jamie Dimon's public spat with Coinbase underscores the intensifying battle between traditional banks and crypto platforms for customer funds.

Feb 2, 2026