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
Key Takeaways Circle introduces GLDC and SILC, allowing users to swap USDC for tokenized gold and silver 24/7 with deep COMEX-based liquidity. Gold and silver have both hit record highs in December, gaining over 70% and 140% year to date, respectively. Circle announced today that it has entered the tokenized commodities market with the launch
Rob Hadick, general partner at cryptocurrency-focused investment firm Dragonfly, appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” program and offered important insights into the current state of cryptocurrencies, predictions for 2026, and emerging technologies. Hadick said that the focus should be on long-term trends rather than short-term price movements. Hadick responded to criticisms of Bitcoin’s performance this year
Crypto traders’ concerns about Strategy center on how aggressively the company has borrowed money to buy Bitcoin weekly. Over the years, Strategy issued large amounts of convertible debt and other loans to stack more BTC. Strategy performed well during bull markets; however, it makes people nervous during price drops. Crypto investors worry that the company