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MicroStrategy Fortifies Balance Sheet With $2.2B War Chest to Weather 'Bitcoin Winter'
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MicroStrategy Fortifies Balance Sheet With $2.2B War Chest to Weather 'Bitcoin Winter'

MicroStrategy has increased its dollar reserves to $2.2 billion, creating a 2.5-year buffer to cover dividends and a key 2027 debt maturity. This move allows the company to weather a potential 'bitcoin winter' without selling its BTC holdings.

Gold's New Playbook: How to Invest as Central Banks and Inflation Fears Drive Prices
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Gold's New Playbook: How to Invest as Central Banks and Inflation Fears Drive Prices

As central banks continue to buy and inflation concerns linger, learn how to invest in gold. We break down the options, from physical bullion to ETFs, and analyze the key market drivers.

NeuroTech Unveils Synapse-2 AI Chip: 3x Performance on 2nm Process to Challenge Rivals
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NeuroTech Unveils Synapse-2 AI Chip: 3x Performance on 2nm Process to Challenge Rivals

NeuroTech has launched its new Synapse-2 AI chip, promising a 3x leap in inference performance and 50% better training efficiency, setting a new benchmark in the competitive AI hardware market.

Takaichi Vows Fiscal Grip as Japan's Bond Yields Spike to 26-Year High
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Takaichi Vows Fiscal Grip as Japan's Bond Yields Spike to 26-Year High

As Japan's 10-year government bond yield hits a 26-year high of 2.1%, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vows to maintain fiscal discipline, rejecting 'irresponsible' tax cuts or bond issuance.

VanEck: Bitcoin Miner Capitulation Is a Classic 'Buy The Dip' Signal
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VanEck: Bitcoin Miner Capitulation Is a Classic 'Buy The Dip' Signal

VanEck's new report suggests Bitcoin miner capitulation and falling hashrate is a powerful buy signal, not a bearish indicator. Historically, these periods have led to positive 180-day returns 77% of the time.

Bitcoin's Year-End Rally Hits a Wall as Key Trendline Halts Push Above $90,000
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Bitcoin's Year-End Rally Hits a Wall as Key Trendline Halts Push Above $90,000

Bitcoin's (BTC) recovery stalled after failing to break a key descending trendline from its $126,000 peak. With prices below $88,000, the focus shifts to support at $84,000. Here's what's next for the cryptocurrency.

Midnight Token Plummets 22% as Data Shows 85% of 2025 Crypto Launches Are Underwater
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Midnight Token Plummets 22% as Data Shows 85% of 2025 Crypto Launches Are Underwater

Cardano-based Midnight (NIGHT) token plunges 22%, leading a market downturn. An analysis by Memento Research shows 85% of crypto tokens launched in 2025 are trading below their initial valuation.

Japan's Economy Shrinks More Than Feared, Fueling Record ¥122 Trillion Budget Plan
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Japan's Economy Shrinks More Than Feared, Fueling Record ¥122 Trillion Budget Plan

Japan's Q3 GDP was revised down to an annualized -2.3%, prompting the government to plan a record ¥122 trillion budget. However, conflicting signals, such as a review of solar subsidies, are creating market uncertainty.

SMFG Taps Bain, Muzinich for $3.5 Billion European M&A War Chest
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SMFG Taps Bain, Muzinich for $3.5 Billion European M&A War Chest

Japan's SMFG is partnering with Bain Capital and Muzinich & Co. on a $3.5 billion fund to finance European M&A deals, capitalizing on financial leeway from higher domestic interest rates.

Bank of Korea Cuts Key Rate for First Time in 3 Years, Pivots to Growth
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Bank of Korea Cuts Key Rate for First Time in 3 Years, Pivots to Growth

The Bank of Korea cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.25%, the first reduction in over three years, as it shifts its focus from inflation to supporting economic growth.

Fed Holds Rates, Dials Back 2026 Cut Expectations in Hawkish Pause
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Fed Holds Rates, Dials Back 2026 Cut Expectations in Hawkish Pause

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but reduced its forecast for 2026 rate cuts, signaling a "higher for longer" stance. Here's what Jerome Powell said and what it means for your portfolio.

KOSPI Hits 3-Day High as Foreigners Bet AI Fears Are Overblown
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KOSPI Hits 3-Day High as Foreigners Bet AI Fears Are Overblown

South Korea's KOSPI rose for a third day, driven by foreign buying as AI valuation fears eased. Shipbuilding stocks surged on reports of a new naval deal with the U.S.