Business News
- Famed director James Cameron sends scathing letter to antitrust lawmaker over Netflix-WBD deal
James Cameron, award-winning director known for "Avatar" and "Titanic," calls Netflix's proposed acquisition of WBD assets "disastrous" for theater business.
- Trump holds first meeting of Board of Peace
US president says billions of dollars pledged to ‘most prestigious’ body
- Trump holds first meeting of Board of Peace
US president says billions of dollars pledged to ‘most prestigious’ body
- Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach
President Donald Trump on Wednesday invoked the Defense Production Act to spur the domestic production of glyphosate and elemental phosphorus.
- Some crazy post-earnings stock swings cast a spotlight on the dangers of trading
We are seeing some of the most stupid moves during this earnings season, and the last 24 hours were among the dumbest.
- Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for first time, as both chase AI-fueled growth
The shuffle underscores the rivalry between the two retailers, particularly as Walmart expands its advertising and third-party marketplace businesses.
- Trump administration issues warning to hundreds of colleges with low student loan repayment rates
Trump officials are turning up the pressure on colleges to ensure their students repay their federal student loans or risk losing their financial aid.
- U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump's tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged.
- Why Iran is betting on war
Tehran thinks a drawn-out conflict could eventually yield a better deal than what Trump is offering today
- Why Iran is betting on war
Tehran thinks a drawn-out conflict could eventually yield a better deal than what Trump is offering today
Crypto News
- Bitcoin ETFs still sit on $53B in net inflows despite recent outflows: Bloomberg
Heavy outflows haven’t erased the success of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which still hold $53 billion in cumulative inflows, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.
- ‘Resilient’ Bitcoin holders defend BTC, but bear floor sits 20% lower: Glassnode
Bitcoin trades in a tight demand zone that formed in 2024, but previous bear market data suggests the channel will break and lead to new lows.
- Bitcoin 'roadmap to bottom' says $58.7K Binance cost basis now crucial
New Bitcoin price analysis set out key safety nets for bulls ahead of a potential showdown with Binance traders' aggregate deposit cost basis.
- Bitcoin price forecast sees new breakdown as crypto liquidates over $200M
Bitcoin fed into "extreme bearish sentiment" as a tight BTC price range fueled daily crypto liquidations of over $200 million.
- Dash Evolution chain integrates Zcash Orchard privacy pool
Initial features will support basic transfers, setting the stage for subsequent upgrades, including privacy features for tokenized real-world assets.
- Voltage rolls out USD-settled Bitcoin Lightning credit line for businesses
Voltage has launched a US dollar‑settled revolving credit line that plugs directly into Bitcoin and Lightning payment flows, letting businesses send instant, Lightning‑style payments.
- Google searches for ‘Bitcoin going to zero’ at highest since 2022
“Bitcoin going to zero” Google searches have spiked to their highest level since the FTX collapse, even as institutional buyers accumulate BTC and macro uncertainty hits record highs.
- Blockchain data may predict drug overdose surges months in advance: Chainalysis
Larger crypto payments to darknet markets were linked to higher stimulant hospitalizations and deaths in Canadian health data.
- Robinhood’s L2 testnet hits 4M transactions in first week, CEO says
Robinhood plans a mainnet launch later this year as the testnet hosts experimental assets, including stock-style tokens.
- Ledn raises $188M in first Bitcoin-backed loan securitization: Bloomberg
The Bitcoin lender reportedly packaged thousands of Bitcoin-backed consumer loans into rated bonds, giving investors a new way to take crypto‑linked risk without holding BTC.
General News
- Palestinians in Gaza say ‘Board of Peace’ will further occupation
Many Palestinians in Gaza reacted to the first meeting of the so-called “Board of Peace” with deep scepticism.
- Trump announces billions of dollars in Gaza aid at Board of Peace meeting
US President Donald Trump announces pledges to a Gaza reconstruction fund during first meeting of his Board of Peace.
- Les Wexner: How the billionaire enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s rise
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak received Wexner Foundation funds. Years later, he partnered with Epstein.
- The quiet conquest of the West Bank and the death of the Oslo Accords
Israel is seeking to achieve through paperwork what warfare alone could not.
- OpenAI’s Sam Altman: Global AI regulation ‘urgently’ needed
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world “urgently” needs global regulation of fast-evolving AI.
- Gaza ‘stabilization force’ commander outlines security plans
US Major General Jasper Jeffers said the Gaza “International Stabilization Force” will first deploy to Rafah.
- Can Europe reduce its dependence on the US and at what cost?
Trump's tariffs, Greenland and defence spending are testing US-Europe alliance.
- Trump suggests Iran has 10 days to reach agreement with US
US president says at inaugural Board of Peace summit that Washington and Tehran should make a 'meaningful deal'.
- Trump praises ‘magnificent’ B-2 bombers that struck Iran in 2025
Donald Trump praised the “magnificent” B-2 bombers that “totally decimated the nuclear potential” of Iran.
- Italy opposes Paralympics allowing Russia and Belarus to use flags, anthems
The two countries had been banned following the invasion of Ukraine, but had their rights restored last year.












