Business News
- US could ease sanctions on Venezuela next week, says Bessent
Trump is seeking to convince sceptical US oil companies to invest in Latin American nation after overthrow of Maduro
- US could ease sanctions on Venezuela next week, says Bessent
Trump is seeking to convince sceptical US oil companies to invest in Latin American nation after overthrow of Maduro
- How we navigated the market’s winning week amid Trump's Truth Social surprises
Wall Street shook off a barrage of uncertainty.
- Iran tightens crackdown as it tackles biggest protests in years
Scores arrested as authorities step up warnings to protesters
- Iran tightens crackdown as it tackles biggest protests in years
Scores arrested as authorities step up warnings to protesters
- The bad habits we're leaving in 2025—and expert tips for making changes that stick
Looking to break a bad habit? Here's how to be successful in cutting it out of your life in 2026.
- AI memory is sold out, causing an unprecedented surge in prices
Three primary memory vendors — Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics — make up nearly the entire RAM market, and they're benefitting from this shortage.
- The AI question every job candidate on interview should be prepared to answer
AI may not be responsible for most layoffs to date, but workers will increasingly need to defend their jobs in terms that directly relate to the technology.
- Trump faces headwinds on Venezuela, health care as some Republicans break rank
A White House official said Republicans breaking with the president represent a "tiny fraction" of the congressional GOP.
- Behind Anthropic's stunning growth is a sibling team that may hold the key to generative AI
Daniela Amodei has helped build Anthropic into a serious AI player by betting on safety and enterprise adoption.
Crypto News
- Bitcoin mining difficulty falls in first adjustment of 2026
The Bitcoin mining difficulty continued to push through to new all-time highs in 2025 amid a turbulent year for the mining industry.
- Starknet publishes post-mortem report after temporary network outage
The outage was the second major network disruption in 2025, with both incidents requiring a block reorganization that rolled back some activity.
- Bitcoiners celebrate 17th anniversary of Hal Finney's Bitcoin post
Many in the Bitcoin community continue to speculate that cryptographer Hal Finney was Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
- Bitfinex whales dump BTC longs as $135K Bitcoin price target reemerges
Bitcoin whales began repeating a classic bull signal as they took BTC long positions off the table after a year of declining overall market exposure.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs lose $681M in first week of 2026 as risk appetite fades
Spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed early inflows in 2026 and posted four straight days of outflows as fading rate-cut hopes and rising geopolitical risks pushed investors into risk-off positioning.
- Bitcoin tests key support as bulls reset to prepare for futures-led rally to $101.5K
Bitcoin traders’ risk sentiment turned bullish, with the proof being in this week’s futures-led advance to $95,000. Will bulls make another attempt after retesting a key underlying support level?
- Nasdaq, CME Group join forces to launch Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index
Cryptocurrency index benchmarks and crypto index investment vehicles will grow in popularity as market complexity increases, analysts say.
- Bitcoin holds $90K as ETFs wobble and institutions reposition: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin steadied near $90,000 as ETF flows turned negative, altcoins continued a valuation reset and DeFi markets showed pockets of renewed activity.
- Bitcoin’s next super rally could depend on this key data point
Long-term Bitcoin holders sold nearly $300 billion worth of BTC in 2025, but as this sell pressure declines, a bullish outlook for 2026 has emerged.
- Price predictions 1/9: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
Buyers are attempting to defend the near-term support in Bitcoin and select major altcoins, but the bears have not given up and continue to exert pressure near the intraday range highs.
General News
- US launches ‘large-scale’ attacks against ISIL in Syria after deadly ambush
US military says the strikes are in response to an ISIL ambush that killed three American personnel in Palmyra.
- Nicaragua frees dozens of prisoners amid pressure from Trump administration
Opposition groups say release triggered by 'political chess moves' following US abduction of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.
- Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Supercopa final 2026 – El Clasico, teams, start
Barcelona and Real Madrid bring the El Clasico to Spanish Super Cup final for a third year as the latter defend crown.
- Colombia’s Petro on US threats and whether he fears Maduro’s fate
Colombia’s president responds to US pressure and what it means for sovereignty and stability in Latin America.
- Salah seals Egypt win against holders Ivory Coast to reach AFCON 2025 semis
Egypt set up semifinal meeting with Senegal at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by beating Ivory Coast 3-2 in thriller.
- What are Saudi Arabia’s plans in southern Yemen?
Saudi Arabia says it will soon host a dialogue between Yemen's main players.
- ‘We have to stand up’: ICE killing in Minneapolis sparks protests across US
Protesters demand justice for Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week.
- Impressive Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to set up AFCON semifinal with Morocco
Victor Osimhen scores one and sets up another to send Nigeria into the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Yemeni gov’t says southern areas ‘recaptured’ from separatist STC
Rashad al-Alimi says government forces have retaken Hadramout and al-Mahra provinces from Southern Transitional Council.
- Thousands of Irish farmers protest EU’s Mercosur trade deal
Farmers flood the streets of Athlone to raise concerns over the trade deal's impact on Ireland's beef industry.












