Month: February 2026
Bitcoin is under pressure after a brutal week. Here’s why
Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Bitcoin extended losses on Monday as the world’s biggest cryptocurrency fell below $80,000 for the first time since April 2025. Bitcoin was trading at $77,494.65 at 05:43 a.m. ET on Monday, according to CoinMetrics. Bitcoin fell as low as $74,876 but later pared some of the losses. The […]
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Oracle dips 3% after announcing $50 billion fundraising plans. Here’s why
Data center giant Oracle‘s stock took a 3% hit in early premarket on Monday, after the company announced plans to raise up to $50 billion to develop additional capacity for customers, and an analyst said the company was considering laying off thousands to free up cash flow. Hyperscalers have scrambled to build the infrastructure needed […]
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From Clawdbot to Moltbot to OpenClaw: Meet the AI agent driving buzz and fear globally
Illustration of OpenClaw logo on smartphone screen Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Through several name changes, rapid adoption across Silicon Valley to Beijing, and mounting controversy, the open-source AI agent now known as “OpenClaw” has emerged as one of the most talked-about tools in the artificial intelligence space this year. Previously called Clawdbot […]
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Gold’s worst day in decades and why JPM Private Bank still likes it
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Gold deepens losses after seeing its worst day since 1980, but J.P. Morgan Private Bank maintains its price target of $6,500. Global Head of Investment Strategy Grace Peters joins Squawk Box Europe to discuss, amid wider market volatility. 07:43 Mon, Feb 2 […]
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India courts Big Tech with long‑term tax breaks as it doubles down on AI ambitions
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other officials outside the Finance Ministry prior to the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 at Kartavya Bhavan on Feb. 1, 2026 in New Delhi, India. Hindustan Times | Hindustan Times | Getty Images India has announced a 20-year tax […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Gold and silver tank amid Trump picking Kevin Warsh as Fed chair
Kevin Warsh, former governor of the US Federal Reserve, during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, U.S., on Friday, April 25, 2025. Tierney L. Cross | Bloomberg | Getty Images Markets got what they wanted. U.S. President Donald Trump tapped Kevin Warsh to lead […]
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European stocks set for sharp declines as global market fears are reignited
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in negative territory as concerns over artificial intelligence and volatility in precious metals haunt global markets. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 0.5% lower, Germany’s DAX down almost 1%, France’s CAC 40 down 0.8% and Italy’s FTSE MIB also down by a similar amount, according to data […]
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Why the catastrophe bond market is so hot right now
A local resident watches on as the remaining area of the Harcourt fire burns in the background on January 12, 2026 near Harcourt, Australia. Jesse Thompson | Getty Images News | Getty Images The catastrophe bond market shattered a host of records in 2025 — and many expect another banner year as investors flock to […]
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Oil slides over 6% as Trump signals Iran talks, easing supply shock fears
Oil prices rose more than 1.5% in Asian trade on Thursday, on increasing concerns of a U.S military attack on Iran that could disrupt supply from the region. Anton Petrus | Moment | Getty Images Oil prices slid Monday as investors dialed back fears of a supply shock after U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements on […]
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Chinese organized crime networks moved $16 billion in crypto in 2025, according to report
Amber Casino and former scam center, owned by Chen Zhi, a Chinese businessman who was deported to China, is seen in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Jan. 18, 2026. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Chinese-language money laundering networks funneled an estimated $16.1 billion in illicit funds through cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, according to a report released […]
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