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Iran Bars UN Inspectors From Bombed Nuclear Sites, IAEA Flags ‘Urgent’ Gaps In Oversight

IAEA says it cannot verify Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles after Tehran blocks access to bombed nuclear facilities, raising fresh concerns amid fragile US-Iran talks.

‘No Endless War’: JD Vance Says Any US Strike On Iran Won’t Spiral Into Long Conflict

The remarks come amid ongoing talks between US and Iranian officials in Geneva, which mediators said would continue next week after no breakthrough was achieved.

T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Top Performers: Jacks, Ahmed Star As England Thwart New Zealand

England’s flawless Super 8 run continued in Colombo, powered by a dream debut by Rehan Ahmed & Will Jacks’ record-equalling fourth Player of the Match performance, leaving the Kiwis vulnerable to a late Pakistan charge in the race to the semifinals.

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Have Slimmer Of Hope As England Beat New Zealand

Pakistan must secure a victory by a massive, record-breaking margin when they face an eliminated Sri Lanka on Saturday.

‘I Saw Nothing And I did Nothing Wrong’: Bill Clinton Testifies Before House Panel On Jeffrey Epstein Ties

Bill Clinton's testimony is taking place a day after his wife and former Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton, testified.

‘Not A Clean Chit’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Takes Jibe At Relief To Arvind Kejriwal

Gupta pose questions regarding corruption charges surrounding the Aam Aadmi Party leader after his clearance by the court.

Zerodha Set To Enable US Stock Investing Via GIFT IFSC By April-May

Somnath Mukherjee said a broker-dealer who plans to undertake activities as a global access provider (GPA) in GIFT ISFC needs to obtain authorisation from the IFSCA.

Govt’s SIM Binding Directive On App-Based Messaging Platforms ‘Ultra Vires’: Tech Industry Body BIF

The matter pertains to a direction issued by the central government in November that will ensure app-based communication services, the likes of WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and others, are continuously linked to a user's active SIM card.

Dell Jumps Most In Two Years On Strong AI Server Sales Outlook

The shares surged as much as 18% on Friday after trading got underway in New York, their biggest intraday gain since March 1, 2024. The stock was already up 13% over the past year heading into Thursday's report.

Vishal Mega Mart Bulk Deal: Govt Of Singapore, HDFC MF Buy Stake As Promoter Pares Shares Worth Rs 7,636 Crore

Government of Singapore bought 12.69 crore shares for Rs 117 apiece taking the total to Rs 1,485.09 crore.

Bitcoin Holds Support While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On Friday

Bitcoin is maintaining support around the $65,000 level amid strong institutional interest heading into the weekend.

Cryptocurrency Ticker Price
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $65,364.43
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,921.84
Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $81.58
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.35
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09324
Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055740

Notable Statistics:

  • Coinglass data shows 96,079 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $259.25 million.
  • SoSoValue data shows net inflows of $254.5 million from spot Bitcoin ETFs on Thursday. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw net inflows of $6.6 million.
  • In …

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WBD employees fear coming wave of job losses as Paramount tops Netflix’s bid to acquire company

WBD employees fear potential job cuts, culture clashes and high debt loads as Paramount supplants Netflix as the company's acquirer.

Nvidia’s stock wrapping up tough week as Wall Street focuses more on competition than growth

Meta will use AMD's chips and is reportedly interested in Google processors, while OpenAI is turning to Amazon silicon, as Nvidia faces increasing competition.

Are Jack Dorsey’s aggressive job cuts the start of an AI jobs apocalypse? Economists weigh in

Economists question whether such moves signal a broader shift in the labor market or simply reflect company-specific adjustments.

What’s Going On With Novavax Stock On Friday?

Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:NVAX) shares are down on Friday, possibly on profit-taking after the stock rallied on Thursday following the company's announcement of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results. It is worth noting that Novavax has a short interest of...

Examining the Future: CPS Technologies’s Earnings Outlook

CPS Technologies (NASDAQ:CPSH) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Monday, 2026-03-02. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement. Analysts expect CPS Technologies to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.01....

A Look at WhiteHorse Finance’s Upcoming Earnings Report

WhiteHorse Finance (NASDAQ:WHF) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Monday, 2026-03-02. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement. Analysts expect WhiteHorse Finance to report an earnings per share (EPS) of...

Indian Market News

MFS Creditors Warn of £930 Million Shortfall

Some creditors of Market Financial Solutions Ltd., the failed UK mortgage firm backed by Wall Street lenders, warned there may be a £930 million ($1.3 billion) shortfall in collateral backing their loans.

Crypto Market News

Traders may rotate into Bitcoin if UBS’ bearish US stocks view comes true

A UBS report dinged US stocks for being “overvalued” suggesting that better investment opportunities exist outside of US markets. Is this the next rally catalyst for Bitcoin?

Bitcoin Holds Support While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On Friday

Bitcoin is maintaining support around the $65,000 level amid strong institutional interest heading into the weekend. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $65,364.43 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,921.84 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $81.58 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.35...

‘Almost Zero Legal Use Cases’—Former Biden Advisor Calls Crypto ‘Pretty Good For Scammers’

Former Biden Council of Economic Advisors Chair Jared Bernstein called crypto an asset with “almost zero legal use cases” that’s “pretty good for scammers,” arguing even Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance can’t stop Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) 40% decline. The ‘Almost Zero...

Bitcoin manipulation claims face pushback as ETFs snap 5-week outflow run: Finance Redefined

Analysts dispute claims of a daily Jane Street Bitcoin dump as spot Bitcoin ETFs post three days of inflows and DeFi debates shift to real revenue.

Price predictions 2/27: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, LINK

Bitcoin’s attempt to top $70,000 stalled throughout the week, but analysts believe that the short-term downside will be limited. Will altcoins hold on to their weekly gains?

Citi and Morgan Stanley expand bitcoin and crypto custody, trading and tokenization efforts

As Citi integrates Bitcoin into bank-grade custody and reporting frameworks, Morgan Stanley moves to bring crypto trading, lending exploration and tokenized products to mainstream wealth clients.

Why yen stablecoins are key to Japan’s crypto ambitions

Japan’s regulators and conglomerates are working to bring one of the world’s key funding currencies into DeFi, but retail activity remains muted.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Pivots To AI After $1.7 Billion Loss As Stock Surges 10%

MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) surged over 10% after announcing a joint venture with Starwood Digital Ventures to pivot mining sites toward AI infrastructure, despite reporting a $1.7 billion Q4 loss driven by Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) writedowns. MARA Reports $1.7 Billion...

Figure Technology stock crashes 20% following mixed Q4 earnings

The blockchain-based lending platform beat revenue estimates but fell short on earnings, even as annual profit reached $134 million.

Minnesota to weigh ban on crypto kiosks after scam reports

Representative Erin Koegel proposed a total ban on crypto ATMs in Minnesota, building on a 2024 state law that imposed restrictions on kiosk operators.

Bitcoin’s rebound cancelled as U.S. stocks fall, gold surges, amid mounting macro risks

Between credit stress concerns, a hot PPI inflation reading, and tensions between U.S. and Iran, investors have plenty of reasons to stay away from risk assets.

The AI Race Behind Crypto’s Next Bull Run

For most of its history, crypto has moved in cycles driven by speculation, liquidity, and macro sentiment. Each rally has exposed familiar weaknesses: fraud, unstable platforms, and weak risk controls. The next bull run may look different. This time, the quiet driver...

Bitcoin In A Bear Market: When And Where Will It Bottom?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has fallen about 26% over the past month, yet on-chain data show a steady rise in large wallet holders, a pattern historically associated with accumulation phases. Large Wallets Near Record Levels Bitcoin is approaching 20,000 wallets holding at...

Vitalik Buterin reveals his bold new plan to fix Ethereum’s scaling problem

The new post reflects Buterin’s renewed focus on scaling Ethereum’s base layer, after several years in which much of the ecosystem’s scaling strategy centered on layer-2 rollups.

Barclays looks for tech provider for new blockchain settlement engine: Bloomberg

The U.K. bank would rival JPMorgan and others in using decentralized technology for banking services.

Cathie Wood, Chase Coleman Bet On Block — Now Jack Dorsey Is Rewriting The Cost Curve

Billionaire investors had already built exposure. The cost curve is now being rewritten. Shares of Block Inc (NYSE:XYZ) surged roughly 20% premarket after CEO Jack Dorsey announced the company will cut nearly 4,000 employees — about 40% of its workforce — to become...

Grant Cardone To Tokenize $5B Of Real Estate, But XRP Is Not On His Partner Shortlist

Real estate mogul Grant Cardone asked which blockchain should partner with Cardone Capital to tokenize its $5 billion portfolio, publicly calling out Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), Polygon (CRYPTO: POL), and Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX). The $5B Tokenization Plan Cardone Capital...

How the EU’s crypto tax rules are expected to work for users and platforms

The EU’s new crypto tax rules will require platforms to report user data and transactions, reshaping tax transparency for digital assets starting in 2026.

Barclays probes blockchain for banking functions like payments, deposits: Report

The UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech.

Bitcoin to $30K? Analysts debate when and at what price BTC will bottom

Several analysts forecast Bitcoin extending its bear market into late 2026, with potential cycle lows between $30,000 and $45,000 backed by rising exchange reserves.