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Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF's bank charter
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application.
This is what caused Friday’s sudden spike in the Japanese yen
Friday was a quiet day in markets for the most part, but there was one big move that raised eyebrows: Late in the New York morning, the U.S. dollar suddenly cratered against the Japanese yen.
Nearly 6,000 U.S. flights have been canceled ahead of winter storm — and the number is growing
U.S. airlines have already canceled nearly 6,000 flights through Sunday ahead of a winter storm expected to wallop two-thirds of the United States over the weekend.
I need to spend $15K on my roof. Should I take it from my Roth IRA, 401(k), IRA or money-market account?
“I’m 61 years old, single and still have a job.”
SEC dismisses civil action against Gemini with prejudice
The SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery of Gemini Earn investors’ assets lost as a result of the Genesis bankruptcy.
Investors should be wary of buying the dip if the S&P 500 falls to this level
If December’s lows are broken during the first quarter of a new year, a bear market often follows.
Why the dollar just had its worst week in 8 months despite Trump’s pivot on tariffs
While stocks and Treasurys put in a partial recovery after President Trump’s pivot on Greenland, the greenback struggled to keep pace and booked its worst week in eight months.
CertiK keeps IPO on the table as valuation hits $2B, CEO says
Speaking from Davos on Thursday, co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu said a CertiK public listing would represent a significant advancement for companies involved in Web3.
Natural-gas prices see ‘historic’ surge as U.S. braces for winter storm. What that means for heating bills.
Consumers don’t have to worry yet about the three-session 62% spike in prices
Binance confirms tokenized equities plans five years after initial push
The crypto exchange briefly offered tokenized versions of cryptocurrency and technology company stocks in 2021 before halting trading amid regulatory scrutiny.
Why AMD’s stock is charging higher as Intel’s sinks
AMD might be better equipped than Intel to handle a supply crunch.
Remittances ‘more important than aid’ as Africa turns to stablecoins
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, economist Vera Songwe pointed to remittances and inflation hedging as key drivers of stablecoin use across Africa.
Kevin O’Leary — aka ‘Mr. Wonderful’ from ‘Shark Tank’ — explains why he calls altcoins ‘poo-poo coins’
The entrepreneur is bullish on crypto, but prefers the established names like bitcoin and ether.
‘Bitcoin trade is over,’ Bloomberg strategist says in 2026 macro outlook
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWRmY2YtZDJmYS03MmQ4LWFiYzEtNWExYjlhOTM1ZjQ0.jpg" alt="‘Bitcoin trade is over,’ Bloomberg strategist says in 2026 macro outlook" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone explains his bearish turn on Bitcoin outlook and broader market expectations for 2026.</p>
Paradex refunds $650K to 200 users after maintenance bug triggers liquidations
Paradex said a planned database upgrade briefly corrupted funding data, prompting a chain rollback and refunds after unintended liquidations across multiple markets.
US crypto policy pause fuels fresh debate over DeFi and governance: Finance Redefined
US lawmakers pause the CLARITY Act as DeFi leaders warn the bill still risks developers, DAOs rethink governance and regulators face mounting pressure.
BitGo’s IPO pop turns volatile as shares slip below offer price
The digital asset custodian’s choppy debut reflects shifting investor sentiment and tighter scrutiny of new listings as crypto markets struggle to regain momentum.
Restaking promises yield but delivers only stacked risk and no real value
Restaking yields come from token emissions and VC incentives, not productive activity. Complex models concentrate power among large operators, while compounding risk cascades.
The case for a U.S. bear market was building even before Trump antagonized overseas investors
There are two important measures that point to a downturn for stocks, according to Longview Economics.
Gold is approaching $5,000, and ‘unavoidable uncertainty’ means it could go higher
RBC’s head of commodities says there could be paths even higher for gold in a “real risk-off scenario.”