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Bank of America’s CEO says he’s bullish on the U.S. economy as earnings edge past expectations

Bank of America on Wednesday joined rival JPMorgan Chase in beating earnings estimates after the number-two bank saw broad-based revenue growth in the fourth quarter.

Spain’s Bankinter joins $35M Bit2Me round amid growing bank crypto alliances

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmJjNDYtYTEzZi03MzRiLTg5Y2MtMmIyMDA5YzgwY2NlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Spain’s Bankinter joins $35M Bit2Me round amid growing bank crypto alliances" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bankinter joins Tether and BBVA in the $35 million investment round after the Spanish crypto exchange received its MiCA license in 2025.</p>

The ‘space economy’ is booming. Here’s where most of the money is going.

Expect a further rush of spending beyond last year’s record levels, as investors chase the promise of space-based data centers and look to piggyback on a potential SpaceX IPO.

Homeowners and home buyers race to lock in falling mortgage rates

Mortgage rates fell over the last week, pushing the 30-year down and sparking a boost in mortgage demand.

Perp DEXs will ‘eat’ expensive TradFi in 2026: Delphi Digital

Perp DEXs handle only a fraction of the trading activity seen in TradFi investments, but their infrastructure is catching up to the slow and fragmented centralized trading venues.

Backpack exchange launches beta testing of prediction market platform

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjAzNTktZGNjYi03ZTBjLWJkOWItYWIxYjQxN2YyNDNm.jpg" alt="Backpack exchange launches beta testing of prediction market platform" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Backpack exchange launched an invite-only beta for its Unified Prediction Portfolio, letting users hedge and trade across markets in a single crypto account.</p>

Visa taps BVNK to power stablecoin payouts on Visa Direct

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjIyMTYtMDhhYS03YzdlLWJlMGQtYWEwM2Y2MGIyNGM0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Visa taps BVNK to power stablecoin payouts on Visa Direct" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Visa has chosen BVNK to power Visa Direct pilots using stablecoins, enabling pre-funded cross-border payouts to wallets in select markets.</p>

‘It all feels impossible’: I’m 57 and on disability. My boyfriend died of a heart attack. Do I buy a townhouse or a condo?

“I can afford a $175,000 cash purchase.”

Bitcoin cools near $96.5K as markets shrug off US tariff uncertainty

Bitcoin held near yearly highs as traders weighed geopolitical risks and a potential US Supreme Court tariff ruling that markets appear to have already priced in.

China’s record trade surplus is as big as the GDP of most countries

China was able to offset a slump in exports to the U.S. by redirecting them to Africa, India, Europe and Southeast Asian countries.

Animoca buys Somo as NFT market rebounds early in 2026

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmJiYTctNzAxZS03M2M1LWFhZTUtZjJiNDZjZTVmNjBlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Animoca buys Somo as NFT market rebounds early in 2026" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Animoca’s acquisition of Somo comes as NFT market data shows a short-term increase in prices and trading activity early in 2026.</p>

‘I’m considering driving Lyft part time’: I’m 58 with a $1 million home. Do I finally give up work and enjoy life?

“One thought is for me to stop working at age 60, while my wife continues for two more years at her teaching job.”

Galaxy says Senate crypto bill risks expanding Treasury surveillance authority

Galaxy says the draft crypto market structure bill would give the US Treasury new powers to freeze transactions and deploy Patriot Act–style measures.

Billionaire Google co-founder Larry Page shells out $173 million on Miami mansions

Page purchased two opulent homes in the tony Miami enclave of Coconut Grove, reports say.

Actress Olivia Wilde sells L.A. home at a loss for $5.23 million

Olivia Wilde is living up to her name by taking some bold steps with her real estate portfolio amid rumors that her romance with British art dealer Caspar Jopling is heating up.

France flags 90 unlicensed crypto companies ahead of MiCA cutoff: Report

Of the 90 crypto businesses registered in France without a MiCA license, 40% are not seeking the license, while 30% remain unresponsive as regulators warn of July shutdowns.

UK rolls back digital ID for work checks as privacy fears drive backlash

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmJiN2UtMjdhYS03YTc4LThlMzAtZGExODgzNTQ0ZDQ5LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="UK rolls back digital ID for work checks as privacy fears drive backlash" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped plans to make digital ID mandatory for workers after a backlash over “Orwellian” surveillance fears.</p>

Ripple targets MiCA passporting in EU with Luxembourg e-money nod

The preliminary Luxembourg approval boosts Ripple’s EU expansion aims following its recent UK authorization, supporting its push toward full MiCA compliance.

BP doesn’t wait for new CEO to take big write-off of renewables business

BP isn’t even waiting for its new CEO to start before taking a big charge over its push into renewable energy.

Saks Global files for bankruptcy. Here’s how luxury retail went out of style

The Chapter 11 filing announced on Wednesday for the iconic, century-plus-old retailer — which oversees Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Off 5th — could ripple through to other parts of the industry