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.
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.
U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open Monday, pressured by a sharp selloff in precious metals and renewed investor caution around AI sector valuations. All eyes turn to a packed week of corporate earnings and key labor market data for clues on the economy's trajectory.
TOPEKA — Kansas's popular Learning Quest 529 savings plans are set for a significant upgrade next month, promising families new investment options, enhanced planning tools, and reduced management fees under a new administrator, State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced.
Amid a quarter dominated by mega-cap tech and AI fervor, Pzena Investment Management's value-focused fund highlighted discount retailer Dollar General as a key performer, driven by strong earnings that propelled its stock.
Exclusive: In a scathing letter, New York's top prosecutors warn the landmark GENIUS Act lacks critical fraud victim protections, creating a 'legal cover' for stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle to retain stolen funds.
Israeli police have detained municipal officials and business figures suspected of embezzling millions in international donations intended for communities devastated by the October 7 Hamas attacks, launching a major fraud investigation.
Investment firm Curreen Capital posted strong 2025 results, crediting its focus on undervalued 'ugly duckling' stocks. The fund's latest letter spotlights VF Corporation (VFC), the embattled owner of Vans and The North Face, as a potential turnaround play despite its shares falling over 20% in the past year.
A sharp weekend correction saw Bitcoin tumble over 7%, erasing billions in leveraged positions. While the immediate trigger appears tied to political uncertainty, analysts point to overheated market conditions as the deeper cause, even as institutional sentiment remains cautiously optimistic.
Amazon is negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move could position the tech giant as the lead investor in a funding round aiming to raise up to $100 billion ahead of a potential trillion-dollar IPO.
Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging unauthorized data collection by its Android operating system, pending court approval. The deal also mandates clearer user controls and disclosures.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank has drawn swift and varied reactions from economists and Wall Street figures, highlighting debates over his policy views, independence, and the future of monetary policy.
Bitcoin staged a tentative recovery Monday, clawing back some losses after a volatile weekend saw prices plunge 11%. Analysts point to the return of institutional and ETF activity, though broader market headwinds from geopolitics to potential Fed policy shifts continue to cloud the outlook.
A surge in sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks led to a staggering $370 million in cryptocurrency thefts this January, eclipsing losses from technical protocol hacks and signaling a dangerous shift in criminal tactics targeting individual users.
Augusto Blacker Miller, a controversial figure from Peru's Fujimori era, has died in a Rio de Janeiro prison hospital. The 80-year-old, arrested in Brazil last December on an Interpol warrant, succumbed to cardiorespiratory arrest, reigniting debates about justice, aging detainees, and cross-border legal accountability.
The investment giant deepens its commitment to low-cost investing with sweeping expense ratio cuts across 53 funds, marking its largest two-year fee reduction on record.
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.
Newly unsealed court records from the Jeffrey Epstein case have ensnared Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, revealing past connections that sparked fierce criticism despite his firm denial of any ongoing relationship with the disgraced financier.
U.S. stock futures pointed lower Monday, extending Friday's sell-off fueled by inflation concerns, a hawkish Fed chair nominee, and a brutal commodities rout. Wall Street analysts scrambled to adjust ratings on major tech and energy names amid the shifting landscape.
The CrossCurve DeFi protocol has contained a bridge attack exploiting a smart contract flaw, preventing the circulation of stolen tokens. As January's crypto thefts surge to an 11-month high, the team issues a 72-hour ultimatum for the return of funds.
