Economy
The IMF has praised El Salvador for its strong 4% economic growth, but the nation's continued accumulation of Bitcoin remains a point of tension, defying the fund's advice.
Global asset manager VanEck predicts Bitcoin will become a top-performing asset in 2026, despite lagging stocks by 50% in 2025. The firm cites accelerating monetary debasement as the key driver.
A battle for control over the Aave brand has erupted between its DAO and core developer Aave Labs, threatening the $33 billion DeFi protocol. We break down the arguments and what's at stake.
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group announces a deal to acquire full ownership of Malaysia's AHAM Asset Management for up to $575 million, signaling a major strategic expansion into Southeast Asia.
US manufacturing production was unexpectedly flat at 0.0% in November, according to the Federal Reserve. Here's how high interest rates are impacting the economy and what it means for Fed policy.
Aptos (APT) declined 2.8% amid a wider market slump, but trading volume surged 35% above average. Find out why this signals institutional rotation out of mid-cap altcoins.
Mitsubishi Corp. will begin importing gallium from Kazakhstan in 2026, a strategic move to reduce Japan's reliance on China for the metal crucial to EVs and semiconductors.
Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange, will restrict services for Japanese residents from 2026 to comply with the country's tough financial regulations, a move that contrasts with its recent re-entry into the U.K.
Despite a sell-off in AI stocks like Nvidia, Wall Street's M&A market for data centers is booming. An inside look reveals deals valuing power at over $400,000 per megawatt, proving the real AI trade is in infrastructure.
The U.S. will increase tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports in June 2027, according to a USTR filing. An 18-month grace period with zero duties offers a temporary reprieve, signaling a strategic move in the ongoing trade war.
The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in Q3, the fastest in two years, driven by robust consumer spending. However, rising inflation raises questions about sustainability.
According to Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn, Bitcoin's rally to $126,000 this year didn't break the $100,000 barrier in inflation-adjusted 2020 dollars, providing insights for both bulls and bears.