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Investors Pull Record $1.73B From Crypto Funds as Rate Cut Hopes Fade

Digital asset investment products witnessed their largest weekly capital flight since late 2025, with Bitcoin and Ethereum bearing the brunt of a $1.73 billion exodus. The sell-off, concentrated in the U.S., underscores a sharp pivot in risk appetite amid shifting macroeconomic winds, though Solana and select regions bucked the trend with modest inflows.

Feb 2, 2026

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Linq Secures $20M Series A to Power AI Assistants Inside Everyday Messaging Apps

The startup, which pivoted from digital business cards, now provides the API infrastructure enabling AI companies to deploy chatbots directly within iMessage, RCS, and SMS, capitalizing on the shift away from traditional apps.

Feb 2, 2026

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Hong Kong Nears Landmark Stablecoin License Approvals, Setting Global Benchmark

Hong Kong is poised to grant its first stablecoin issuer licenses as early as March, marking a critical milestone in its bid to become a regulated digital asset hub. The HKMA's rigorous vetting process will initially see only a handful of firms approved from dozens of applicants.

Feb 2, 2026

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Nomura Tightens Reins on Crypto Unit After Market Turmoil Hits Quarterly Profits

Nomura Holdings is implementing stricter risk controls at its digital asset subsidiary, Laser Digital, following significant crypto-related losses that contributed to a nearly 10% drop in its fiscal third-quarter profit, the firm's CEO confirmed.

Feb 2, 2026

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Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses in March, Signaling Major Fintech Push

Hong Kong's monetary authority will grant its first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses next month, with initial approvals limited to a select few firms as the city positions itself as a regulated hub for digital assets.

Feb 2, 2026

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BitMine Amasses 4.28 Million ETH, Cementing Its Lead as World's Top Corporate Holder

Publicly-listed digital asset firm BitMine Immersion Technologies now holds over $10.7 billion in assets, with its massive Ethereum treasury positioning it to capture an estimated $374 million in annual staking rewards as it marches toward a controversial 5% supply goal.

Feb 2, 2026

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Crypto Funds Bleed $1.7 Billion in a Week as ETF Enthusiasm Cools

Digital asset investment products faced massive withdrawals last week, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs leading the sell-off. The outflows have pushed year-to-date net redemptions past $1 billion, signaling a sharp shift in investor sentiment amid market turmoil.

Feb 2, 2026

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Disney Parks Power Record Q1 Revenue Amid CEO Search, While Rising Costs Pressure Profits

Disney's theme parks and cruise lines delivered a historic $10 billion quarter, driving overall revenue past expectations. However, surging costs across its media and sports divisions squeezed profits as the entertainment giant nears a decision on its next chief executive.

Feb 2, 2026

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Reddit's Balancing Act: AI Data Ambitions, Brand Control, and a Shifting Ad Landscape

As YouTube emerges as a key AI training data source, Reddit navigates a complex web of challenges: protecting its community brands, defending ad revenue against TikTok and AI search, and proving the value of its data licensing strategy to investors.

Feb 2, 2026

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From Sportsbooks to Spreadsheets: Prediction Markets Now Let You Wager on U.S. Home Prices

A new breed of online platforms is enabling speculation on housing market trends without the need to buy property, drawing both intrigued investors and sharp regulatory criticism.

Feb 2, 2026

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Crypto Funds See $1.7 Billion Exodus as Investor Sentiment Sours, Erasing Year's Gains

Digital asset investment products faced a second consecutive week of massive withdrawals, totaling $1.7 billion, pushing year-to-date flows into negative territory amid a hawkish Fed and market uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

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Three Sub-$50 Stocks Investors Should Approach With Caution

While stocks priced between $10 and $50 can appear to offer an attractive balance of accessibility and maturity, not all are sound investments. We examine three companies in this range whose valuations and business prospects raise significant red flags for discerning investors.

Feb 2, 2026

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Three Small-Cap Stocks on Shaky Ground: High Risk, Questionable Reward

While small-cap stocks can offer explosive growth potential, their limited scale and analyst coverage often mask deep-seated vulnerabilities. We examine three companies where the risks appear to outweigh the rewards.

Feb 2, 2026

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VEON Doubles Down on Uzbekistan: Telecom Giant Opens New Cyber Hub and Launches AI Venture

VEON is deepening its investment in Uzbekistan's digital economy with a new network operations center for Beeline and the launch of BuildX, a software and AI development unit. The moves signal a strategic pivot from traditional telecom services towards higher-margin digital offerings in Central Asia.

Feb 2, 2026

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Hilton's Five-Year Surge: How a Hospitality Giant Delivered a 169% Return to Investors

While market volatility tests many sectors, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has charted a remarkable course. Shareholders have seen total returns near 169% over five years, a performance fueled by a return to profitability and strategic execution that outpaced broader market trends.

Feb 2, 2026

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Analyst: Weekend's $250B Crypto Rout Tied to U.S. Liquidity Squeeze, Not Market Breakdown

A sharp $250 billion sell-off across cryptocurrency markets this weekend has been attributed by analysts to a tightening of U.S. dollar liquidity, driven by macro fiscal pressures, rather than a fundamental failure of digital assets.

Feb 2, 2026

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Investors Flee Crypto in $1.7 Billion Weekly Exodus, Seek Refuge in Tokenized Metals

Digital asset funds have recorded a second consecutive week of massive outflows, totaling $1.7 billion, as hawkish Fed signals and geopolitical tensions trigger a defensive shift. While Bitcoin and Ethereum led the retreat, tokenized precious metals emerged as a rare destination for new capital.

Feb 2, 2026

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Three Wall Street Darlings Analysts Love — And Why We're Skeptical

While sell-side analysts tout significant upside for Q2 Holdings, Teladoc Health, and Caleres, a closer look reveals potential pitfalls and valuation concerns that warrant caution from discerning investors.

Feb 2, 2026

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Yuan's Global Ambitions: How China's Push for Reserve Currency Status Reshapes the Financial Landscape and Bitcoin's Role

As geopolitical tensions redefine global finance, China's explicit drive to elevate the yuan challenges dollar dominance. This strategic shift, involving digital currency innovation and payment system expansion, creates ripples across traditional and crypto markets, positioning Bitcoin as a potential neutral asset in an era of monetary competition.

Feb 2, 2026

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Banking's Legacy Dilemma: Why Waiting for an AI Miracle Is a Risky Strategy

As financial institutions grapple with aging core systems like Gen, experts warn that deferring modernization in hopes of a future AI fix is compounding costs, risks, and missed opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Feb 2, 2026