The broader cryptocurrency market is having a mixed performance on Friday, with most leading cryptocurrencies currently in the red. However, POL, the native coin of the Polygon blockchain, is one of the best performers in the market. It has added 3.5% to its value over the last 24 hours and could be set for a
Bitcoin’s latest bout of selling has a different feel. Instead of the usual crypto stress signals, panic from small investors, a wave of forced liquidations, or miners dumping coins to pay bills, this time the pressure looks more like portfolio housekeeping by institutions. As US rate expectations swing and cross‑asset volatility climbs, professional allocators are
Coinbase stock price continued its freefall this week as the crypto exchange released its financial results. COIN plunged to a low of $141 on Friday, its lowest level since February 2024. It has plunged by 68% from its all-time high. Coinbase business deteriorated in the fourth quarter The COIN stock price remained under pressure after
Kalshi is moving into the sports insurance sector through a partnership with specialist broker Game Point Capital, signalling a shift in how insurers hedge financial exposure tied to sports performance. The regulated prediction market exchange is positioning itself within a fast-growing industry valued at around $9 billion annually and expected to double by 2030. The
US consumer price inflation eased more than expected in January, offering markets some relief, but signs of firm underlying price pressures, along with a strong jobs report has reinforced the view that interest rates are likely to stay unchanged for now. Data from the Labor Department showed consumer prices rose 2.4% in the 12 months
The cryptocurrency market has turned green following a poor start to the week. Bitcoin and Ether are up 1% and 2% respectively over the last 24 hours. ADA, the native coin of the Cardano blockchain, is up 5% during that period, making it the second-best performer among the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap. ADA’s
Singapore is accelerating its artificial intelligence strategy with sweeping measures aimed at reshaping businesses, upgrading worker skills, and strengthening financial markets. Presenting the national Budget on Thursday, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a national AI council, new tax incentives, workforce programmes, and expanded access to AI tools. The initiatives reflect a coordinated effort to embed
Restaurant Brands International delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue as Burger King’s international business gained momentum and helped offset weaker performance in parts of its portfolio. The fast food group, which also owns Tim Hortons and Popeyes, reported solid global sales growth even as overall profit declined from a year earlier. International expansion, especially in
US stock index futures moved modestly higher on Thursday after a stronger-than-expected labor market report eased fears of an economic slowdown, though investors grew more cautious about the outlook for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. Markets are now focused on upcoming inflation data and corporate earnings for further direction. The January jobs report showed payroll growth
AppLovin stock price retreated by over 6% in the extended hours after the technology giant published its financial results and maintained a positive outlook despite the rising fears of AI disruption. APP dropped to $429 after ending the day at $455. AppLovin growth accelerated AppLovin, a top software in the advertising industry, has come under