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Ripple Gains Full EU Electronic Money License in Luxembourg, Clearing Path for Pan-European Expansion

Ripple has secured a final Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg's financial watchdog, the CSSF, transitioning from preliminary approval. This key regulatory milestone enables the blockchain payments firm to scale its 'Ripple Payments' service across the European Union's single market.

Feb 2, 2026

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Visa and Mastercard Post Strong Quarterly Gains, Fueling Debate Over Long-Term Value

The payments giants Visa and Mastercard reported robust revenue and earnings growth for their latest quarters, though their premium valuations continue to spark investor debate on which offers the superior long-term opportunity.

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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Unsealed Documents Reveal Jeffrey Epstein's Early Ties to Bitcoin and Crypto Elite

Newly released court files detail Epstein's involvement with key Bitcoin figures, investment discussions, and his role in funding pivotal infrastructure projects during the industry's nascency.

Feb 2, 2026

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Uniti Group Soars 10.6% on $960 Million Fiber Network Securitization Deal

Shares of Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) surged Friday, extending a three-day rally after the telecom infrastructure firm successfully raised $960 million through a novel securitization of its residential fiber assets, signaling strong investor appetite for its expansion strategy.

Jan 31, 2026

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Optimism Launches Enterprise-Grade Blockchain Suite, Posing a Strategic Choice for Financial Institutions

The Optimism Collective has unveiled OP Enterprise, a comprehensive blockchain infrastructure platform designed to give financial technology firms and institutions direct control over revenue and operations. The launch signals a pivotal shift towards institutional-grade Web3 solutions as regulatory clarity emerges.

Jan 30, 2026

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WhiteFiber Stock in Focus After Analyst Adjustment and Major New Data Center Deal

Despite a trimmed price target from B. Riley, WhiteFiber Inc. (WYFI) secures a pivotal 10-year colocation agreement expected to generate $865 million, spotlighting its role in the expanding AI infrastructure sector.

Jan 30, 2026

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Standex Bolsters Grid Tech Portfolio with $462M Amran/Narayan Acquisition Amid Record Margins

Standex International reported resilient Q1 2025 earnings with record gross margins above 40%, while announcing a transformative $462 million acquisition of Amran/Narayan Group, a leader in instrument transformers, aiming to double its exposure to fast-growing electrical infrastructure markets.

Jan 30, 2026

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Mastercard Beats Earnings Estimates as Services and Global Deals Fuel Growth

Mastercard's Q4 2025 results surpassed profit expectations, driven by strong demand for its value-added services and key global partnerships, highlighting the payments giant's resilience amid economic uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

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UK Court Greenlights $900 Million Class Action Against Valve, as Epic Games CEO Slams Steam's "30% Junk Fee"

A UK tribunal has allowed a massive lawsuit accusing Valve of anti-competitive practices to proceed, drawing vocal support from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, who calls Steam the last major platform clinging to restrictive payment rules.

Jan 30, 2026

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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

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CLEAR Secure Expands Government Footprint: CEO Joins NY Fed Board, Lands Major Medicare Identity Verification Contract

CLEAR Secure, the biometric identity company known for its airport expedited lanes, is deepening its ties to core government systems. CEO Caryn Seidman Becker's appointment to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's board and a new contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services signal a strategic push into financial and public health infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026

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Coinbase CEO Pledges to Match Federal 'Trump Accounts' Contributions, Eyes Bitcoin Payments

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announces the company will match the U.S. government's $1,000 'Trump Accounts' contribution for eligible children of employees, with a preference to execute the match in Bitcoin, highlighting crypto's growing intersection with federal policy initiatives.

Jan 30, 2026

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Visa Posts Strong Q1 Results as Consumer Spending Holds Steady, Digital Services Fuel Growth

Visa's fiscal first-quarter earnings surpassed expectations, driven by robust cross-border transactions and a surge in high-margin digital services. The payments giant signals confidence in sustained consumer resilience despite some moderation in U.S. debit volumes.

Jan 30, 2026

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SanDisk Soars on AI-Driven Demand, Signals Strategic Shift to Long-Term Contracts

SanDisk's fiscal Q2 2026 results smashed expectations, fueled by surging AI infrastructure needs and a tightening NAND market. The company announced a pivotal move towards multi-year commercial agreements, forecasting even stronger growth ahead.

Jan 30, 2026

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AI Demand Fuels SanDisk's Record Quarter, Signals Structural Shift for NAND Industry

SanDisk's Q2 2026 earnings reveal a 31% sequential revenue surge to $3 billion, driven by AI infrastructure build-out. The company highlights a fundamental industry shift towards long-term agreements as data center demand, now the largest NAND market, reshapes commercial dynamics.

Jan 30, 2026

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SpaceX Acquires xAI in Bold Move to Build Orbital Data Centers, Fueling Speculation About The Boring Co.

Elon Musk consolidates his AI ambitions under SpaceX, announcing plans to overcome Earth's energy and environmental limits by moving AI compute infrastructure into space. Analysts weigh the feasibility and ponder which Musk venture might be next for integration.

Feb 5, 2026

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BCB Bancorp Cuts Quarterly Dividend to $0.08, Raising Questions on Payout Sustainability

BCB Bancorp (NASDAQ: BCBP) announced a reduction in its quarterly dividend payment to $0.08 per share, down from the prior year's comparable period. While the yield remains competitive at 3.9%, the move highlights underlying pressures as recent earnings failed to cover the payout.

Feb 5, 2026

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Redwire Secures Key Missile Defense Contract as Major Investor Scales Back Stake

Space infrastructure firm Redwire has been awarded a position on a critical U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract vehicle, even as its largest private equity backer significantly reduces its holding. The dual developments underscore the company's strategic positioning at the intersection of space and defense, while raising questions about its evolving investor base.

Feb 5, 2026

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BitMine's Bold Ethereum Bet Backfires: Tom Lee Defends $6 Billion Paper Loss Amid Market Rout

As Bitcoin and Ethereum plunge to yearly lows, BitMine's aggressive 'ETH treasury' strategy has resulted in massive unrealized losses. Fundstrat's Tom Lee remains a staunch defender, arguing it's a paper loss that will be erased in the next bull cycle, while the company leans into staking revenue and infrastructure development.

Feb 5, 2026