Bitcoin hits an 8-month high — and sends a clear message about risk appetite right now
The lack of clarity around crypto’s regulatory framework hasn’t stopped bitcoin from surging, as investors haven’t abandoned hopes for clearer U.S. rules.
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Japanese 10,000-yen banknotes arranged in Kyoto, Japan, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Kentaro Takahashi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan’s historic effort to prop up the yen may have had an unintended consequence: giving some investors a better opportunity to double down on carry trade. Japanese investors net bought more than 5 trillion yen of…
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Retailers Report 69% Increase in Phone Scams as Shoplifting Dips
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Kraken Parent Payward Reports 17% Rise in Q2 Revenue | LeapRate
Payward, the financial infrastructure platform behind crypto exchange Kraken, reported its latest quarterly results on Friday, with second-quarter adjusted revenue rising 17% to $508 million. The increase comes as growth broadened beyond crypto trading. The Wyoming-based company said it remained adjusted EBITDA positive at $23 million for the quarter ended 30 June. Funded accounts grew…
Stocks Supported by Renewed Middle East Optimism
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