Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs achieves unicorn status after a $70 million Series C funding round with participation from Goldman Sachs and Citi Ventures, as demand for cryptocurrency transaction tracing surges among law enforcement and financial institutions.
Elon Musk has consolidated his AI venture xAI under SpaceX in a landmark all-stock transaction, creating a combined entity valued at approximately $1.25 trillion. The strategic move is framed as a bid to pioneer cost-effective, large-scale AI computing in space, though operational integration will be limited due to regulatory constraints.
While Chipotle's revenue climbed nearly 5% in Q4 2025, driven by aggressive expansion, a decline in comparable sales and customer transactions squeezed profitability, highlighting the challenges of sustaining growth beyond new store openings.
A consortium led by KKR and Singtel has agreed to acquire full ownership of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) in a landmark transaction valuing the company at nearly $11 billion, marking a major consolidation in the Asia-Pacific digital infrastructure sector.
Opera's strategic partnership with Tether to integrate USDT and Tether Gold into its MiniPay wallet, coupled with a significant upward revision of its 2025 revenue guidance, is positioning the browser company as a serious contender in the emerging markets fintech space. This move underscores a pivot from pure browsing to becoming a gateway for digital asset transactions.
A consortium led by KKR and Singapore Telecommunications has agreed to acquire the remaining 82% stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for S$6.6 billion, taking full ownership of one of Asia's largest data centre platforms. The deal, valuing STT GDC at S$13.8 billion, marks Southeast Asia's largest-ever data centre transaction and underscores the fierce competition for digital infrastructure assets.
In a historic break from its 54-year tradition, Southwest Airlines is introducing assigned seating, premium options, and bag fees. The strategic pivot, mirroring major competitors, is central to an ambitious plan to dramatically boost profitability within two years.
U.S. hotel transaction volume jumped 17.5% year-over-year, reaching $24 billion, as detailed in JLL's latest investment trends report. The rebound, driven by strong private capital and improving debt markets, signals renewed confidence with major deals concentrated in key urban centers like New York, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.
As Iran's cryptocurrency transactions surge to an estimated $10 billion annually, U.S. authorities are intensifying scrutiny over whether digital asset platforms are being used by state-linked entities to evade international sanctions, Reuters has learned.
Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped analyst estimates, fueled by robust growth in management fees and sustained demand for its private market expertise.
A wave of insider stock sales at Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, has prompted scrutiny from investors. While insider selling can have innocent explanations, the scale and timing of these transactions have analysts questioning the leadership's confidence in the company's near-term prospects.
Stani Kulechov, founder of the decentralized finance giant Aave, has purchased a £22 million Victorian mansion in one of London's most exclusive neighborhoods. The deal, one of the year's most significant residential transactions, highlights both the enduring appeal of prime London real estate and the shifting fortunes of its luxury market.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has moved nearly half a million dollars worth of ETH, with a portion directed to his biotech charity. The transaction arrives as ETH price hovers near a pivotal support level, stirring debate among investors about its near-term implications.
Major U.S. brokers and custodians are considering charging distribution fees to ETF managers, a potential multi-billion dollar shift in the $13.5 trillion market, as the long-running price war on trading commissions squeezes their revenues.
State Street Corporation (STT) reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by a 7% year-over-year revenue increase and robust growth in its core servicing fees. The financial giant also highlighted a significant expansion of its ETF platform throughout 2025.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has transferred substantial holdings of PENDLE, ENA, and LDO tokens to prime broker FalconX, with on-chain data indicating the moves were made at a loss against his acquisition prices. The transactions coincide with a fragile altcoin market struggling to keep pace with Bitcoin's dominance.
Amid concerns over high fees and underperformance, Ohio's public pension system is scaling back its private equity holdings. The move comes as the Trump administration seeks to channel more individual retirement savings into the same asset class, sparking a debate over risk and returns for everyday savers.
Shares of transaction processor EVERTEC (EVTC) are gaining investor attention on recent price strength, creating a divergence from its weaker multi-year returns. As the firm expands its fintech footprint across Latin America and the Caribbean, the market weighs short-term optimism against longer-term challenges.
Tenet Healthcare has finalized a complex $2.65 billion transaction restructuring its Conifer unit's long-standing contract with CommonSpirit Health. The deal bolsters Tenet's cash flow, returns full control of Conifer, and sets the stage for accelerated share repurchases and investments in automation and AI-driven efficiency.
Eldorado Gold is set to acquire Foran Mining in an all-stock transaction valued at C$3.8 billion, aiming to create a diversified gold and copper producer with two flagship projects slated to begin production in 2026, significantly boosting its output and cash flow profile.
