Global investment banking revenues exceeded $100 billion in 2025, with Wall Street bankers forecasting a bustling year ahead after benefiting from substantial deals and public listings. Major U.S. banks reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, highlighted by a 25% increase in investment banking fees at Goldman Sachs and a remarkable 47% rise at Morgan Stanley. Citigroup achieved…

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Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has indicated that Dogecoin is exhibiting a bullish signal that may propel its price past the $0.15 mark. This development comes as the cryptocurrency market gains momentum, with Bitcoin reaching a new annual high of over $97,000. In a post on X, Tardigrade noted that after bouncing off the Kumo support…

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Robinhood’s CEO, Vlad Tenev, has expressed his concerns regarding the sluggish advancement of crypto regulations in the United States. He noted the absence of crypto staking options in four states, contrasting this with the European Union’s progress in tokenized stocks. In a social media discussion, Tenev emphasized that staking is a highly desired feature among…

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Bloomberg — Silver reached an all-time high, and gold experienced an uptick as disappointing US inflation figures bolstered predictions for further interest rate reductions, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The price of silver surged by 2.5%, peaking at $89.1644 per ounce, while gold approached its historic high. December’s inflation, although lower than anticipated, was impacted by…

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As the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting approaches in Davos, Switzerland, from December 9-13, 2025, business and political leaders will grapple with the challenges to the rules-based international order influenced by recent U.S. actions. President Donald Trump’s anticipated presence highlights a stark contrast between his agenda and the consensus-driven philosophy of the WEF, which…

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According to recent reports, the global trading volume on cryptocurrency exchanges soared to over $79 trillion in 2025, primarily fueled by futures and perpetual contracts. This dramatic increase allowed derivatives to dominate market activity, while the growth rate for spot trading lagged behind. Spot trading concluded the year at approximately $18.6 trillion, marking a 9%…

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In 2025, crypto exchange activities experienced a stark divergence, with a slowdown in spot market growth and a robust expansion in derivatives trading. The total spot trading volume hit $18.6 trillion, marking a 9% year-on-year increase, but a significant drop from the 154% growth seen in 2024. In contrast, perpetual futures trading surged by 29%…

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By Jarrett Renshaw, January 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that he might block Exxon Mobil from investing in Venezuela after the company’s CEO labeled the South American nation as ‘uninvestable.’ During a White House meeting on Friday with other oil executives, Darren Woods, the CEO of Exxon Mobil Corp, informed…

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On January 10, 2023, former President Donald Trump announced via social media his intention to impose a one-year limit on credit card interest rates, setting the cap at 10% starting January 20, 2026. Trump stated that Americans are being ‘ripped off’ by credit card companies; however, he did not elaborate on how this proposal would…

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The XRP community is buzzing with renewed interest in tokenized gold, as experts suggest the XRPL technology is nearly ready. Prominent figures in the XRPL developer community report that the ledger can facilitate 24/7 access, rapid transactions, and seamless integration with automated market makers. Recently, Meld Gold has taken a significant step forward by partnering…

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