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Bitcoin sell-off pushes IBIT investor returns into the red — asset manager
Based on dollar-weighted flows, aggregate returns for investors in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust have turned negative following Bitcoin’s recent sell-off.
Monday open indicative forex prices, 02 February 2026 (ps. China January PMIs missed)
As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online … prices are liable
Bitcoin miner production data reveals scale of US winter storm disruption
New CryptoQuant data shows how January’s US winter storm disrupted Bitcoin mining as operators curtailed power use amid grid stress.
China January PMI slips into contraction as weak demand clouds early-2026 growth outlook
China’s January PMI data point to a soft start to 2026, with weak domestic demand offsetting pockets of resilience in high-tech manufacturing. Summary: China’s official
China Pres Xi revive push for yuan as reserve currency amid global dollar dominance debate
China is doubling down on its long-term push to internationalise the yuan, but structural and policy constraints still limit its reserve-currency appeal. Summary: President Xi
Australia manufacturing PMI hits five-month high as growth accelerates in January
Australia’s manufacturing sector started 2026 with stronger growth momentum, supported by rising orders, hiring, and improved confidence. Summary: Australia’s manufacturing sector expanded at a faster
Crypto protocol CrossCurve under attack, $3M reportedly exploited
Crypto bridge CrossCurve has told users to pause interacting with its protocol while it conducts an investigation into a smart contract breach.
Japan manufacturing PMI jumps back into expansion as demand and hiring surge
Japan’s manufacturing sector returned to growth in January, posting its strongest improvement since 2022 as demand, output and hiring all rebounded. Summary: Japan’s manufacturing sector
Strategy’s Saylor signals buy after BTC briefly dips below cost basis
The latest crash came after US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, sending Bitcoin down to $75,892 late
China private manufacturing PMI rises in January, but cost pressures intensify
China’s private manufacturing PMI edged higher in January, but rising costs and weak confidence point to a fragile and uneven recovery. Summary: China’s private-sector manufacturing
India budget derivatives tax hike slammed shares in special Sunday wipe out session
India’s budget-driven derivatives tax hike is seen as a near-term equity headwind, with investors also disappointed by the lack of immediate measures to stem foreign
China PMI setback underscores fragile domestic demand at start of 2026 – ING
Summary: China’s official PMI data point to persistent domestic weakness at the start of 2026, according to analysis from ING. The official manufacturing PMI fell
- Leverage in Financial Markets, is it a Friend or Foe?
Leverage has always been one of the most powerful and dangerous forces in financial markets. At its best, leverage amplifies liquidity, improves […]
- Copper in 2026, Where Bullish Rationale Meets Significant Risks
Copper has emerged as one of the most closely watched commodities heading into 2026, with prices briefly breaking record levels above $13,400 per […]
- BitGo’s Big Move, From Crypto Custody Pioneer to Wall Street Debut
In an industry still battling questions of legitimacy and regulatory clarity, BitGo Holdings has emerged as one of the most consequential early […]
- SPACs in a Deal-Starved Market are Scrambling for Targets
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies or SPACs, got headline news with dramatic fanfare in the early 2020s as an alternative route to public markets, […]
- Mining in the Age of Innovation, Why Technology, Not Just Commodity Prices, Is Redefining the Sector
For much of modern financial history, mining has been viewed as a cyclical, capital-intensive industry whose fortunes rise and fall with commodity […]
- Registered Direct Offerings, A Double-Edged Tool for Public Companies and a Red Flag for Investors
Registered Direct Offerings (RDOs) occupy an unusual place in the public markets. They are fully registered with the SEC, marketed as “clean” […]
- Private Equity’s New Frontier, From Classic Buyouts to Family Office Powerhouses and Crypto Integration
For more than half a century, private equity (PE) has played a central role in reshaping corporate ownership and capital markets. What started as a […]
Walmart is selling a $336 storage shed for only $169
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Home Depot finds a new way to beat Lowe’s
It’s not an accident that Home Depot and Lowe’s stores tend to open near each other. It’s actually a practice called “clustering,” which can be
What a Warsh Fed means for your gold and silver portfolio
If you owned gold and silver into this spike, you know how quickly “this can’t lose” turned into “how bad can this get.” The move
Jettylife clothing is running a 50% off winter sale on almost everything, including new arrivals
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Osprey’s top-rated duffel bag is marked down to just $90 at REI, and it has a dedicated laptop sleeve
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