Amidst crypto market turbulence, Tether (USDT) maintains its dominance as the leading stablecoin, offering investors a potential harbor and sparking debate over its role in modern finance.
Opera's shares soared nearly 18% after the browser company integrated Tether's dominant USDT stablecoin into its MiniPay wallet, highlighting investor optimism around its Web3 strategy despite unanswered questions on long-term monetization.
Despite recent sharp declines triggered by Fed nomination news, JPMorgan analysts reaffirm a bullish $6,300 per ounce gold target for 2026, citing resilient demand from central banks and investors.
Opera's stock surged following the announcement of expanded Tether (USDT and XAUT) integration in its MiniPay wallet, which processed over $153M in stablecoin transactions in December and aims to simplify crypto access for its 12.6 million users in emerging economies.
For the first time since its aggressive accumulation began, MicroStrategy's massive Bitcoin treasury is valued below its average purchase price, incurring over $900 million in unrealized losses. The milestone tests the resilience of CEO Michael Saylor's leveraged conviction play as analysts debate the company's financial fortitude and Bitcoin's near-term path.
January 2026 saw dramatic swings across commodity markets, with precious metals soaring to record highs before a sharp correction, while energy commodities rallied on strong winter demand. The month underscored the sector's inherent volatility amid shifting seasonal and macroeconomic forces.
CNBC's Jim Cramer issues a stark warning on Bitcoin's volatility, predicting a key support level while questioning MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor. Amid a sharp sell-off, Saylor's firm continues its aggressive accumulation strategy.
A surge of newly unlocked tokens from major projects including Hyperliquid, XDC Network, and Berachain is set to hit the market in the first week of February 2026, potentially testing investor sentiment and liquidity.
Bitcoin's recent slump below $74,000 has analysts weighing the risk of a deeper pullback toward $60,000. While Bernstein suggests the downturn may be a late-cycle correction rather than a new crypto winter, the firm points to shifting central bank policies and institutional adoption as keys to the next rally.
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.
U.S. stocks advanced Monday, buoyed by a surprisingly strong manufacturing report that overshadowed lingering concerns over a partial government shutdown and weak economic data from China. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both closed higher, led by a rebound in semiconductor and AI-related shares.
Bitcoin plunged to levels not seen since before the 2024 U.S. election, caught in a broad sell-off of speculative assets. A sharp downturn in gold and silver prices triggered a massive $2.5 billion liquidation event, compounding existing pressures from fading regulatory optimism and a shifting Fed outlook.
Bitcoin clawed back some of its steep weekend losses in Monday trading, though the broader digital asset sector and related equities remained under significant selling pressure as investors digested a wave of forced liquidations and awaited key U.S. economic data.
Major European neobanks like Revolut, Monzo, and bunq are renewing their push for a U.S. banking license, betting on regulatory shifts and market potential. Yet, the path is fraught with complexity, geopolitical uncertainty, and fierce competition.
As Bitcoin hovers near a critical price point, new data reveals a precarious zone where the operational viability of major mining firms begins to erode, potentially triggering a cascade of market pressures.
Aptiv capped off 2025 with record fourth-quarter sales and detailed a transformative 2026 outlook, headlined by the imminent spin-off of its Electrical Distribution Systems unit into VersaGen. The automotive tech leader is navigating currency headwinds and strategic investments to expand beyond traditional auto markets.
Amid a sharp crypto market downturn, Binance has begun converting $1 billion into Bitcoin for its SAFU insurance fund, starting with a $100 million buy. The move comes as Bitcoin's plunge below $80,000 leaves many ETF investors underwater and reignites debate over the causes of October's market crash.
A speculative frenzy fueled by geopolitical tensions and dollar fears met its abrupt end last Friday, triggering the worst single-day plunge in silver since 1980 and a massive gold sell-off. Analysts point to leveraged bets and a shifting Fed outlook as key catalysts for the historic crash.
A critical week ahead for crypto markets as major corporate earnings coincide with key U.S. employment data, setting the tone for digital asset sentiment amidst a shifting macroeconomic landscape.
Heightened volatility and extreme fear grip the crypto market, setting the stage for potential mass liquidations in SOL, HYPE, and TRX. Traders on both sides of the fence are bracing for impact.
