Economy

Fed Chair Powell deflected questions five times during press conference as criminal probe and political pressure test central bank independence amid dollar weakness.

Cuba faces a critical energy crisis with only 15-20 days of oil reserves left as Trump administration intensifies sanctions. Analysis of how geopolitical pressure translates into humanitarian impact.

Sygnum's BTC Alpha Fund raised over $65 million in its first quarter, delivering 8.9% returns through arbitrage strategies that don't rely on bitcoin price movements.

Gold surged past $5,500 per ounce, gaining $1.6 trillion in notional value while Bitcoin stalled below $90K, challenging the digital gold narrative

News Corp's launch of California Post signals a strategic westward expansion amid the struggling local news landscape.

Brazil's fintech PicPay goes public after four years without major IPOs, signaling potential revival of Latin America's largest capital market amid economic recovery.

Bitcoin drops toward $88K as investors flee to gold amid geopolitical tensions. Fed holds rates, but risk-off sentiment reveals crypto's true nature as a liquidity asset.

Japanese bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet secures fresh capital through share issuance to reduce debt and continue aggressive bitcoin accumulation strategy.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund posted record $184B returns in 2025, driven by tech giants like Nvidia and Apple. The world's largest fund now manages over $2 trillion.

Onchain data reveals most Bitcoin investors face losses as 63% of invested wealth has cost basis above $88K. Key support at $80K could determine February trajectory.

Blockchain storage project Cere Network hit with $100 million lawsuit alleging insider token dumping caused 99% price collapse after 2021 ICO.

Chinese manufacturers are supplying unregulated peptides to Western consumers through online channels, creating a regulatory nightmare and potential health risks.