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Frenetic Activity In Silver May Be Over For Now

Silver is going to take a breather. Traders should do likewise.

T20 World Cup Top Performers On Day 9: Ishan Kishan, Jason Holder, Monank Patel Headline Dominant Victories

Holder and Hope led West Indies’ win, Patel and Krishnamurthi starred for USA, and Ishan Kishan’s 77 powered India to a dominant victory over Pakistan.

Hello Girls!’: Epstein Was A Hasty Pudding Donor For Years After Sex Conviction

From 2013 until his death, Epstein donated at least $375,000 to the organization, the Justice Department documents show.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Live Updates: Axar Patel Castles Babar Azam As PAK Lose 4th Wicket In Powerplay

India and Pakistan square off in a high-stakes Group A clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the Toss and opted to bowl. Ishan Kishan (77 off 40 balls) was the star with the bat for India...

India, France To Hold Key Dialogue To Boost Defence Cooperation On Feb 17

Defence has traditionally formed an important pillar of the relationship between the two countries.

Top EU Official Kaja Kallas Highlights Security Ties With India In Munich

Countries want to diversify their partnerships to manage the risks in the rougher world, including a constant threat of tariffs, Kallas said.

PM Modi To Visit Ajmer On Feb 28, Launch Projects Worth Rs 23,500 Crore

During the programme, appointment letters will also be distributed to 21,000 youths under a state-level employment drive.

A Stock Market Doom Loop Is Hitting Everything That Touches AI

The latest bout began after Anthropic PBC released productivity tools for lawyers and financial researchers, hammering the stock price of companies across those industries.

Religare Demerger To Unlock Value: Shareholders To Receive 1 RFL Share For Every REL Share Held

The management told NDTV Profit that the company endeavours to complete the process and list Religare Finvest Limited (RFL) in Q1 of FY28.

Got India’s Commitment To Stop Buying Russian Oil: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Rubio was responding to a question on the Russia-Ukraine war and the sanctions imposed on Moscow.

US Market News

Trump trade adviser Navarro says administration may force data center builders like Meta to ‘internalize’ costs

Data centers powering artificial intelligence have strained the electrical grid and driven utility costs higher for consumers.

From Hyatt to Holiday Inn, America’s free hotel breakfast is facing a K-shaped economic threat

Free breakfast is a staple of the hospitality industry, but from Hyatt to Holiday Inn and Marriott, the economics and hotel business models are changing.

In bitcoin price plummet, ETF flows are down but aren’t signaling ‘crypto winter’ investor panic

As the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has crashed, exchange-traded funds have seen outflows, but ETF selling doesn't look like investor panic.

What’s Left For Humans?

Plus, Bezos v. Musk in space, Anthropic’s AI philosopher, killing ChatGPT 4o and a look at a viral Stanford University matchmaking app.

Some European policymakers welcome U.S. Secretary of State Rubio’s warm words, others remain cautious

Rubio's comments at the Munich Security Conference struck a softer tone than Vice President JD Vance's at last year's event.

The NFL just wrapped a record-breaking season. Here’s why next year’s going to be even bigger

In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, the NFL announced that Paris, Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro will host regular-season games for the first time.

Indian Market News

Tata Steel: Why 2026 Could Mark the Steel Giant’s Biggest Comeback Year

Tata Steel: Why 2026 Could Mark the Steel Giant’s Biggest Comeback Year

Synopsis: From a Rs 4,910 crore loss in FY24 to a recovery in FY25, Tata Steel is positioning for a stronger FY26. With India’s demand rising, Europe stabilising, and capacity expansion underway, 2026 could mark a decisive turnaround in its earnings cycle. Tata Steel Ltd may be on the verge of finally reaching a turning […]

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3 Coffee Stocks to Track as India’s Exports Hit $2 Billion

3 Coffee Stocks to Track as India’s Exports Hit $2 Billion

Synopsis: India’s coffee exports grew by 22  percent in 2025, driven by strong global demand and higher international prices despite lower volumes. This industry includes certain companies who have witnessed a 3 year sales CAGR of 104 percent. India’s coffee exports have crossed a historic $ 2.06 billion mark in 2025, registering a strong  20 […]

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7 Biggest Hostile Takeovers That Happened in the Last 25 Years

7 Biggest Hostile Takeovers That Happened in the Last 25 Years

Synopsis: Over the past 25 years, several hostile takeovers have reshaped global industries, involving massive deal sizes, intense resistance, and high strategic stakes. From telecom and banking to pharmaceuticals and consumer goods, these acquisitions created industry giants while also highlighting the risks and rewards of aggressive corporate takeovers. Over the last 25 years, global markets […]

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Crypto Market News

Michael Saylor signals another Bitcoin buy amid market rout

The purchase will mark week 12 of consecutive buys by Strategy, which continues accumulating BTC despite a sharp decline in the company's stock price.

Hong Kong is trying to build up its crypto regulations: State of Crypto

Several leaders in Hong Kong announced efforts to advance the region's regulatory environment.

Prediction markets vs. insider trading: Founders admit blockchain transparency is the only defense

Prediction markets are increasingly being framed not as gambling platforms but as vehicles for monetizing information, though founders acknowledged the line can blur.

Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin’s Wild Ride, Schiff’s Bitcoin Blast And Pudgy Penguins’ Valentine’s Day Pop-Up

This week was a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin’s price surging and then falling, sparking a flurry of activity among traders and investors. Meanwhile, the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) saw a unique Valentine’s Day celebration....

BlackRock’s digital assets head: Leverage-driven volatility threatens bitcoin’s narrative

Rampant speculation on crypto derivatives platforms is fueling volatility and risking bitcoin’s image as a stable hedge, says BlackRock’s digital assets chief.

XRP is outrunning bitcoin and ether after investors piled into the recent crash

XRP is outperforming bitcoin and ether following signs of dip buying during recent crash.

Wall Street remains bullish on bitcoin while offshore traders retreat

The difference in futures basis between CME and Deribit reflects varying risk appetite across regions.

Mirae Asset agrees to buy 92% stake in Korean exchange Korbit for $93M

Mirae Asset Consulting agreed to acquire a 92.06% controlling stake in South Korean crypto exchange Korbit for about $93 million in cash.

Senators ask Bessent to probe $500M UAE stake in Trump-linked WLFI

Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim call on Treasury’s Scott Bessent to review a UAE-backed investment in the Trump-linked crypto firm over national security concerns.

Institutions may get ‘fed up’ and fire Bitcoin devs over quantum: VC

Bitcoin developers must address the quantum risks to Bitcoin fast to avoid a successful “corporate takeover,” according to venture capitalist Nic Carter.

Roundhill’s election prediction ETFs are ‘potentially groundbreaking’: Analyst

The ETF issuer warned that investors who pick the fund tied to the losing US presidential outcome could lose nearly all invested capital.

Roundhill’s election event contract ETFs ‘potentially groundbreaking’

The ETF issuer warned that investors who pick the fund tied to the losing US presidential outcome could lose nearly all invested capital.

Prediction markets should become hedging platforms, says Buterin

Prediction markets should pivot from short-term betting and move toward becoming price stability instruments for consumers, Buterin argued.

X exec Nikita Bier says in-app trading coming in a ‘couple’ of weeks

An announcement in January teased the potential in-app trading feature, fueling online speculation about X's upcoming Smart Cashtags.

All social program benefits can be distributed onchain: Compliance exec

Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Marshall Islands are exploring tokenized debt instruments and administering social benefit programs onchain.

The Genius Act ripple effect: Sui executives say institutional demand has never been higher

Evan Cheng and Stephen Mackintosh said 2025 marked a turning point for institutional adoption, with tokenization and agentic commerce emerging as the next frontier.

Grant Cardone Is Selling A Mega Mansion For Bitcoin Only And Says He’ll Be ‘Better Off’ By 2029 — But Will Anyone Bite?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may have been hammered in the ongoing slump, but is it enough to swap your digital fortune for a beachfront luxury pad? Well, real estate mogul Grant Cardone is making that exact offer. Cardone Bets On BTC Over Fiat, Real Estate Earlier this...

Elon Musk’s X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’

Users will be able to interact with ticker symbols in posts and execute trades within the app, the company's head of product said.

Galaxy’s Steve Kurz sees ‘great convergence’ driving crypto’s long-term outlook

The firm's asset-management chief says the recent crypto selloff reflects healthy deleveraging, while infrastructure growth and institutional adoption support a bullish outlook.

Bitcoin claws back to $70,000 on cooling inflation after $8.7 billion wipeout

Despite the price recovery, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains in “extreme fear,” indicating underlying market anxiety.