The crypto sector reportedly saw a record $8.6 billion worth of deals in 2025, as the crypto-friendly Trump administration brought confidence to crypto-focused mergers and acquisitions. The Financial Times reported on Wednesday that 267 deals were inked in the crypto industry up to Tuesday, an 18% increase from 2024. The $8.6 billion in deal value
While expectations for the Fed’s interest rate policy in 2026 point to limited easing, statements from market participants and the Trump administration reveal differing perspectives on monetary policy. BlackRock strategists Amanda Lynam and Dominique Bly note that the Fed has already implemented a total of 175 basis points of rate cuts in its current cycle,
NVIDIA has agreed to pay approximately $20 billion to acquire assets from artificial intelligence chip startup Groq, marking the company’s largest transaction on record and continuing its strategy of absorbing potential competitors before they can challenge its market dominance. The chipmaker’s latest licensing deal mirrors a similar transaction just three months ago, reinforcing the narrative
Americans are feeling the pressure of higher living costs, but they are not stepping away from crypto. A new holiday spending survey from Visa Inc. shows a growing appetite for digital assets as gifts, even as inflation continues to limit disposable income and keep consumers cautious. The contrast highlights a deeper shift in how households
Ripple, the blockchain payments and infrastructure company behind XRP, has once again become the focus of IPO speculation. Recent claims circulating among crypto observers suggest the company could be engaging in late-stage discussions for a potential public offering in 2026. These claims come despite clear statements from Ripple’s leadership that the company has no immediate
One of Russia’s largest banks is now offering tokens based on regular unleaded fuel, of the kind sold at gas stations across the country. When the instrument matures, investors can either collect their money with accrued interest or receive a fuel card and use it to top up their tanks. Russia’s Alfa-Bank issues digital financial
Investors who followed financial educator Robert Kiyosaki’s long-standing preference for hard assets and select cryptocurrencies at the start of 2025 would have seen mixed results by late December. Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has consistently argued that gold, silver, Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH) help protect against inflation, currency debasement, and systemic
A press release published on Christmas Eve claimed that Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, had launched a new platform offering tokenized gold and silver trading. However, it is “fake,” a Circle spokesperson told CoinDesk. The platform, launched under the name CircleMetals, was promoted through a press release distributed on Dec. 24, a date