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Davos Clash Exposes Banking's Crypto Rift: Coinbase CEO and JPMorgan's Dimon Spar Over Regulation and the Future of Finance

A tense exchange at the World Economic Forum between Coinbase's Brian Armstrong and JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon has laid bare the deepening conflict between traditional finance and the crypto industry. The core dispute revolves around stablecoin yields, regulatory oversight, and who gets to control the next evolution of the financial system.

Feb 3, 2026

US

San Diego Teacher Under Review After Upside-Down Flag Display in Classroom

A first-grade teacher at a San Diego elementary school is under district review after a video showing an American flag hung inverted in her classroom circulated online, sparking debate over classroom expression and symbolism.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Pentagon Puts Scouting America 'On the Clock' to Reverse DEI Policies or Risk Losing Federal Support

The Department of Defense has issued an ultimatum to Scouting America, demanding a rollback of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as a condition for continued federal partnership, framing the move as a return to 'core values.'

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Marzetti Acquires Fast-Growing Bachan's Sauce Brand, Posts Steady Q2 Growth Amid Strategic Shift

The Marzetti Company (MZTI) reported modest Q2 sales growth and announced a definitive agreement to acquire the premium Japanese-American barbecue sauce brand Bachan's for approximately $400 million, signaling a strategic push into high-growth, authentic flavor categories.

Feb 3, 2026

Chipotle Bets on 'Real Ingredients' to Rebound from 2025 Slump, Takes Swipe at AI-Generated Super Bowl Ads

Facing a challenging year of declining sales, Chipotle launches a new 'Choices' ad campaign emphasizing fresh preparation and contrasts its methods with competitors. In a bold Super Bowl counter-programming move, the chain will give away free entrees during AI-generated commercial breaks.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PayPal Stock Plunges to Multi-Year Low Amid Weak Outlook and Leadership Shake-Up

PayPal shares plummeted over 18% after the company posted disappointing fourth-quarter results, issued a downbeat profit forecast, and announced Enrique Lores as its incoming CEO, replacing interim leadership.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

MetaMask Wallet Now Offers Direct Access to Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs via Ondo Integration

MetaMask users in eligible non-U.S. regions can now trade over 200 tokenized U.S. securities, including major tech stocks and commodities ETFs, directly within the self-custodial wallet—a significant step in blending traditional finance with decentralized crypto infrastructure.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

CoinDesk 20 Index Edges Lower Amid Mixed Trading; Hedera, Stellar Lead Declines

The CoinDesk 20 Index slipped 0.3% in Tuesday's session, dragged down by losses in Hedera (HBAR) and Stellar (XLM). While nine components managed gains, the broader index reflected cautious sentiment as Bitcoin traded sideways.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

TeraWulf Expands Power Portfolio with Strategic Acquisitions, Shares Surge

The crypto miner turned infrastructure player has acquired two high-capacity sites in Kentucky and Maryland, boosting its total planned capacity to 2.8 gigawatts as it capitalizes on the soaring demand for compute and power.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Polish PM Tusk Alleges Russian Intelligence Links to Epstein Scandal, Launches Probe

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged ties to Russian intelligence, suggesting the sex-trafficking network may have been a 'kompromat' operation targeting Western elites.

Feb 3, 2026

World

French Authorities Raid X's Paris Offices Amid Widening Probe into AI-Generated Abuse Content

French cybercrime prosecutors searched X's Paris headquarters, expanding an investigation into Grok AI over alleged deepfake pornography, Holocaust denial, and data violations. The probe coincides with regulatory actions in Britain and the EU.

Feb 3, 2026

World

UK Data Watchdog Launches Formal Probe into X Over Grok AI's 'Deepfake' Image Generation

Britain's Information Commissioner's Office has opened a formal investigation into X and its AI chatbot Grok, focusing on the alleged use of personal data to create non-consensual sexualized imagery, including of minors.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Eaton's Mixed Signals: Strong Q4 2025 Tempered by Cautious 2026 Outlook Amid AI Data Center Push

Eaton Corporation posts solid fourth-quarter results but tempers 2026 earnings expectations, even as it deepens its strategic partnership with Flexnode to capitalize on the booming AI data center infrastructure market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Palantir Soars on Defense-Driven AI Boom, But Scrutiny Over Surveillance Contracts Intensifies

Palantir Technologies' shares surged nearly 7% following a blockbuster earnings report, fueled by a 66% jump in U.S. government revenue. The data analytics firm, a key Pentagon and intelligence community contractor, is riding a wave of increased defense spending, though its high valuation and controversial ICE surveillance work draw mixed reactions from investors and analysts.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Faces Critical Test: Galaxy Analyst Warns of Potential Slide Below $60,000

Bitcoin's sharp retreat from its all-time high could deepen, with a prominent analyst warning of a potential drop below $60,000 due to structural weaknesses and a lack of near-term catalysts, even as some long-term selling pressure shows signs of easing.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Musk Merges SpaceX and xAI in $250 Billion Deal, Fueling Speculation Over Tesla's Future

Elon Musk has announced the merger of SpaceX and his artificial intelligence firm xAI, creating a $1.25 trillion private tech and aerospace giant. The move intensifies focus on whether Tesla will be the next piece to join Musk's consolidating empire.

Feb 3, 2026

US

‘One Small Step’: $20M Grassroots Campaign Launches to Rekindle National Pride Ahead of Semiquincentennial

Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, a major limited-government group unveils a multimillion-dollar initiative aimed at reconnecting citizens with the nation's founding ideals through local events and civic actions.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge After Paying for Overseas Child Sexual Abuse Video

A 44-year-old Wisconsin man has admitted to a federal charge of coercing and enticing a minor, after authorities say he paid a woman in the Philippines to produce and send him a video depicting the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PayPal Shares Plunge as Weak 2026 Outlook and Leadership Shakeup Rattle Investors

PayPal's stock suffered its worst single-day drop in years after issuing a disappointing profit forecast for 2026 and reporting fourth-quarter results that fell short of expectations, alongside the appointment of a new CEO.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

How AI Levels the Playing Field: Solo Founders Take On Consumer Goods Giants

Armed with artificial intelligence, a new wave of solo entrepreneurs is competing in the consumer packaged goods arena, using the technology for everything from market research to strategic planning—tasks once reserved for large corporate teams.

Feb 3, 2026