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Tether’s Retreat From a $500 Billion Valuation Sparks IPO Speculation
Tether has scaled back plans for a massive private fundraising, raising new questions about valuation, investor confidence, and the long-term prospects of a potential IPO.
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Apple Beats Forecasts but Rising Costs Cast a Shadow on Margins
Apple posted record results and issued a strong outlook, but rising component costs and supply constraints are raising concerns about future margins.
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Gold, Copper and Silver Hit Record Highs
Commodities surged to fresh records as the dollar weakened and geopolitical risks increased, while markets stayed cautious amid mixed big-tech earnings and inflation concerns.
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US Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Level in Over a Decade
US consumer confidence falls to its lowest level in over a decade as concerns over the labor market and rising prices intensify.
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British banks to join European rivals in hiking profit targets
Major UK banks are preparing to raise their profitability targets, following a similar move by several European lenders, as strong earnings and favorable market conditions continue to support the sector.
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Trump sues JPMorgan, CEO Jamie Dimon
Donald Trump has filed a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against JPMorgan and its CEO, reigniting the political debate around alleged “debanking” practices in the U.S. financial system.
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Solana ETFs Outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum
Despite a sharp market-wide sell-off, Solana-focused ETFs attracted net inflows, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum products. Investor behavior and on-chain data suggest resilience beyond short-term price weakness.
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Markets Fall and Gold Hits Record Highs
European markets open lower as geopolitical tensions between the US and the EU escalate over Greenland, pushing investors toward safe-haven assets like gold and silver.
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JPMorgan Results Trigger Quick Investor Reaction
JPMorgan’s quarterly results missed expectations due to a one-off charge, sending shares lower despite a resilient economic outlook from management.
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Gold and Silver Rally to New Record Highs
Gold and silver hit new record highs as investors turn to safe-haven assets amid uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve and rising geopolitical and supply risks.
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Trump Pushes for a One-Year 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates
The U.S. president has renewed calls to temporarily cap credit card interest rates, sparking political debate and concern from banks and industry groups.
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Gold Price Rally Drives Strong Annual Profit for Swiss National Bank
A surge in gold prices helped the Swiss National Bank deliver a strong profit in 2025, despite currency-related losses caused by a stronger Swiss franc.
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Dow Reaches New Record
U.S. stock markets closed higher as investors reacted to geopolitical developments in Venezuela, boosting energy and financial shares and pushing the Dow to a new all-time high.
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US removes sanctions on former Sberbank executive Alexandra Buriko
The United States has lifted sanctions on Alexandra Buriko, a former senior executive at Russia’s largest bank, after determining she no longer met the criteria for restrictive measures.
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Tax Changes Set to Shape the U.S. Economy in 2026
A new wave of tax measures is expected to significantly influence household finances and business investment across the United States starting in 2026.
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Visa, Mastercard to pay $167.5 million in ATM user fee settlement​
Visa and Mastercard agreed to a $167.5M settlement tied to claims that ATM access fees were kept artificially high for years.
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Trustpilot Profile Warning: What Happened, What We Know, and How We’re Fixing It
A Trustpilot warning recently appeared on our profile, Here’s what happened, why we believe it involves suspicious review activity, how we verify real customer reviews, and what we’re doing with Trustpilot to resolve it.
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Britain to overhaul benchmark rules to cut industry burden
The UK is planning to simplify financial benchmark regulation, reducing compliance requirements while maintaining oversight of systemically important benchmarks.
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UK Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrency Starting in 2027
The UK plans to bring crypto companies under existing financial regulations from 2027, following a U.S.-style approach rather than the EU model.
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J.P. Morgan harnesses blockchain for debt issuance
J.P. Morgan issues a 50M-dollar commercial paper on Solana for Galaxy Digital, marking a major institutional step toward blockchain-based securities.
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