The global cryptocurrency market cap retreated to $2.66 trillion on Wednesday, with broad-based declines across major assets. Analysts point to tightening volatility ranges and significant outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs as key pressures, while the overall market sentiment hits a two-month low.
As major indices flirt with records, a search for value leads some investors to smaller-cap opportunities. We examine three penny stocks, led by a resurgent trivago, balancing potential reward against inherent risk.
New data from the luxury watch marketplace reveals a decisive pivot among collectors towards refined aesthetics and classic design, signaling a cooling of speculative frenzy and the return of the connoisseur.
As Pi (PI) trades 94% below its peak, the project's core team executed a massive internal transfer of 500 million tokens in early February. This move coincides with a record monthly unlock of over 193 million Pi, creating a critical test for the struggling network's ecosystem and investor sentiment.
A U.S. Senate investigation has revealed close to 900 previously hidden accounts at Credit Suisse with ties to Nazi organizations, shedding new light on the bank's wartime activities and raising fresh questions about historical accountability.
Michael Burry, the investor famed for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, warns that Bitcoin's sharp decline could trigger cascading liquidations and expose vulnerabilities in corporate treasuries and tokenized markets.
Once a niche crypto-adjacent experiment, prediction markets now see monthly volumes in the billions. As platforms like Polymarket and brokers like Robinhood capitalize on the boom, experts urge caution for traders and investors navigating this high-risk, high-reward frontier.
Amid a broader market selloff, Standard Chartered advises investors to look beyond short-term volatility and accumulate positions in high-quality blockchain projects like Ethereum and Solana, viewing the downturn as a strategic entry point for long-term gains.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) shares have soared over 150% since 2025 but are down sharply this year. As the company pivots to a dual-platform strategy, we examine whether its niche technology and lofty valuation signal opportunity or excessive risk in the nascent quantum computing race.
UBS Group reported a 62% surge in underlying pre-tax profit for Q4 2025, driven by revenue momentum and cost discipline. The bank is nearing its post-merger targets but cautions that unlocking the final tranche of savings hinges on completing Swiss client migrations.
Lennar and Taylor Morrison are reportedly in discussions to develop up to one million entry-level homes under a proposed 'Trump Homes' program, aimed at first-time buyers through rent-to-own models, though questions remain about federal support and market impact.
President Donald Trump has nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, a move that could reshape monetary policy and ignite a contentious Senate confirmation battle amid ongoing political tensions.
Roundhill Investments has filed for a novel breed of ETFs that would pay out only if major market indexes hit ambitious price targets by 2030, packaging a binary betting concept into a regulated fund wrapper and drawing scrutiny from regulators.
With Warren Buffett's successor now at the helm, we examine the potential future of a long-term investment in Berkshire Hathaway, analyzing its historical performance and future prospects.
Shares of Kulicke & Soffa Industries have surged nearly 45% in three months, pushing the stock above analyst price targets and raising questions about valuation in a volatile chip sector.
As markets navigate a landscape of steady rates and shaky consumer sentiment, adventurous investors are turning their gaze to penny stocks. We analyze three Chinese companies—spanning culture, construction materials, and tech—that exemplify the high-risk, high-reward potential in this volatile segment.
Chinese sportswear leader ANTA makes a strategic entry into the U.S. physical retail market with a flagship store in Beverly Hills, aiming to blend performance innovation with cultural storytelling, following its recent major investment in Puma.
Myanmar's military rulers announce plans for a powerful new council to oversee both the armed forces and the incoming civilian administration, a move analysts say is designed to secure Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's political future and tighten the junta's grip on power.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin suggests the blockchain's rapid layer-1 scaling is outpacing expectations, necessitating a strategic rethink for auxiliary networks like Arbitrum and Optimism beyond mere transaction processing.
Applied Digital (APLD) has secured $50 million in financing to accelerate development of its Polaris Forge 2 data center, betting on surging AI infrastructure demand. The move follows a strong run in the company's share price, raising questions about whether its growth prospects are already priced in.
