Money printing is a catalyst for higher risk-on asset prices, but the looming 2026 US midterm elections could throw a wrench in markets....
US President Donald Trump opened the door for cryptocurrencies to be included in 401(k) retirement plans in August last year with an executive order....
Bitcoin’s non-sovereign narrative is gaining attention as reports of a probe into US Fed Chair Jerome Powell raise concerns over political pressure and markets....
Pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton argued that banning yield on stablecoins would incentivize the use of China’s interest-bearing digital yuan, hurting the US dollar....
JPMorgan’s Kinexys unit is taking JPM Coin beyond its existing rails, planning a native launch of the US dollar deposit token on the Canton Network....
Justin Howells, Target's group vice president for Pacific Northwest stores. Matt Hage/AP Content Services for Target Target is getting a new CEO in the New Year — one who started with the compan...
Venezuela underwent major economic and social changes in the mid-20th century. Jack Manning/Getty Images Venezuela, home to the world's largest oil reserves, was once among the world's richest nations...
Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) is “the first fiat-backed, fully-reserved stable token" to be issued by a US public entity, says state Governor Mark Gordon....
The listing follows Kyrgyzstan’s passage of crypto legislation, the launch of a new US dollar–pegged stablecoin backed by physical gold, and plans to build a national crypto reserve....
US President Donald Trump announced a tariff of 25% on goods from countries doing business with Iran. The tariff announcement stands to impact China, Brazil, Turkey and Russia among others....
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is investing billions in European and international systems, from Czech pistols to US fighter jets. Why are those weapons not being purchased from German manufa...
BitMEX is rolling out 24/7 Equity Perps that use crypto as collateral for exposure to major US stocks and indices, as exchanges from Bitget to Kraken race to bring equities onchain....
The US president announced plan to acquire and sell between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela. Venezuela's acting leader Delcy Rodriguez said her government, not a "foreign agent," contr...
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📋 Key Facts ✓ Gold and silver have hit record highs due to geopolitical tensions. ✓ US blockade on Venezuelan oil drives up precious me...
Saks Global, the company behind some of the most iconic luxury department stores, is in trouble. Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI Saks Global, the company behind some of America's most iconic department...
📋 Key Facts ✓ US consulates are rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa appointments up to June or November 2026. ✓ New online presence reviews,...
GM said it would record about $6 billion in fourth-quarter charges tied to scaling back EV plans in the US. REBECCA COOK/Reuters GM says it will take a $6 billion hit tied to scaling back its EV strat...
The United Nations forecast global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down from last year’s estimate, citing higher US tariffs, policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. UN economists see growth r...
📋 Key Facts ✓ ByteDance plans 50% more global spending on incentives like bonuses and raises in 2026 for top performers. ✓ Bonuses incr...