Forced Liquidations

US

Leaked Files Reveal UK Ex-Ambassador's Secret Ties to Epstein: Confidential Memos and Bailout Alerts Shared

Newly released court documents expose how former British ambassador to the U.S., Lord Peter Mandelson, shared sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein, including advance notice of a major Eurozone bailout. The revelations have forced his resignation from the Labour Party and intensified scrutiny of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's judgment.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Government Shutdown Disrupts Economic Calendar: Key January Jobs Report Delayed

The latest partial government shutdown has forced a delay in the highly anticipated January employment data, marking a recurring disruption to the nation's economic indicators and leaving markets and policymakers in the dark.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $78K After Weekend Plunge, But Analysts Warn Downtrend Remains Firm

Bitcoin found a fragile footing on Monday following a sharp sell-off, yet strategists caution the broader decline is not over as investor appetite to 'buy the dip' appears weak.

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

The Blame Game: Web3 Titans Clash Over Causes of 2025's 'Black Friday' Crypto Crash

Months after a sudden $19 billion liquidation event rocked crypto markets, a war of words has erupted among industry CEOs. The debate centers on whether the crash was caused by a technical glitch, systemic leverage, or aggressive yield marketing, exposing deep fissures in the industry's post-mortem analysis.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SEC and CFTC Forge Unified Front with 'Project Crypto' to Streamline Digital Asset Oversight

In a landmark move to end regulatory ambiguity, the SEC and CFTC have formally merged their 'Project Crypto' into a single rulebook. The joint initiative aims to harmonize federal oversight of crypto markets, drawing clearer lines between securities and commodities as legislative efforts advance in Congress.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ethereum Whale Trend Research Nears $1.33 Billion Liquidation Cliff as ETH Tumbles

One of Ethereum's largest holders faces a potential multi-billion dollar liquidation as prices slide, prompting urgent deleveraging moves that could ripple across crypto markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

USA Rare Earth Stock Rebounds on Analyst Confidence After Government Lifeline

Shares of USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) recovered Wednesday following a sharp sell-off, buoyed by an analyst's upgraded price target and reinforced by a recent $3.5 billion capital infusion from public and private sources.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cathie Wood Warns of Gold Bubble, Citing 'Great Depression' Valuation Extremes

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood suggests the recent historic rally in gold may be a late-cycle bubble, pointing to valuation metrics that have surpassed levels seen in the 1930s. The warning follows a sharp, cross-market sell-off that dragged down precious metals and cryptocurrencies.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Volatility Surges to 8-Month High as Traders Brace for Turbulence

Bitcoin's volatility gauge spiked sharply during Thursday's sell-off, signaling heightened trader anxiety and a rush for downside protection, though metrics suggest the market is not yet in extreme fear territory.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Crypto Leverage Unwinds: $1.7 Billion in Bullish Bets Wiped Out as Bitcoin Stumbles

A sharp downturn in Bitcoin triggered a massive $1.7 billion liquidation event over 24 hours, with leveraged long positions bearing the brunt of the sell-off as market sentiment shifted.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

ARK's Cathie Wood Warns of Gold Peak Amid Historic $9 Trillion Market Tremor

As leveraged positions trigger a violent cross-asset selloff, ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood suggests gold's rally shows signs of a late-cycle bubble, pointing to extreme valuation metrics. The dramatic session saw nearly $9 trillion in market value swing across equities and metals.

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

Markets on Edge: Bitcoin Plunges 7%, Stocks Mixed as Trump Teases Fed Pick and Shutdown Deal

Asian markets opened to a volatile session Friday, with Bitcoin leading a sharp crypto sell-off and stocks swinging as traders weighed President Trump's signals on a key Fed nomination and a deal to avert a government shutdown.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary Champions 'Trump Accounts' as Antidote to National Financial Literacy Crisis

Investor and TV personality Kevin O'Leary has thrown his weight behind a proposed national child investment account policy, framing it as a bipartisan solution to America's widespread financial illiteracy and a foundational tool for building generational wealth.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Behind the Handshake: Vietnam's Military Sees U.S. as 'Belligerent' Threat Despite Strategic Partnership

A year after Hanoi and Washington elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, an internal Vietnamese military document reveals deep-seated fears of U.S. aggression and 'color revolutions,' highlighting the complex duality at the heart of Vietnam's foreign policy.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Northern Oil & Gas: The Unconventional Energy Play Thriving on Volatility

Amid a turbulent energy market, Northern Oil & Gas (NOG) has carved out a distinct niche. By eschewing traditional operations for a data-driven, non-operated model, the company is turning industry headwinds into a structural advantage, according to a detailed analysis from Asymmetric Capital.

Feb 3, 2026

World

India Bets Big on Rare Earths and Clean Energy in $10 Billion Push to Counter China's Dominance

India's latest budget outlines a massive strategic pivot, channeling over $10 billion into domestic rare earths processing and clean energy. The move aims to secure critical mineral supply chains and boost nuclear power, reducing reliance on foreign sources, particularly China.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Ollie's Bargain Outlet: The Discount Retailer Defying Gravity With Aggressive Growth

Amid a cautious retail environment, Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI) is posting impressive growth by leaning into aggressive pricing and rapid store expansion. Its latest earnings beat and a fortified loyalty program are painting a compelling picture for long-term investors, even as valuation questions linger.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Bystander Seizes Robbers' Getaway Car, Crashes It Into Petaluma Jewelry Store in Dramatic Intervention

A Northern California jewelry store robbery was abruptly disrupted when a civilian commandeered the suspects' idling vehicle and rammed it into the storefront, forcing the armed thieves to flee on foot, police report.

Feb 3, 2026