USD/JPY dips near 156.00 as BoJ hints at 2026 policy tightening

USD/JPY loses ground after registering modest gains in the previous session, trading around 156.20 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair weakens after the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) Summary of Opinion...

WTI drifts higher above $57.00 as Chinese fiscal plans boost demand outlook

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $57.10 during the early Asian trading hours on Monday. The WTI price edges higher amid prospects for improved Chinese deman...

Bank of America CEO says Trump will ease trade tensions in 2026

The Chairman and CEO of Bank of America, Brian Moynihan, states that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have significantly disrupted the United States’ economic growth. Still, he asserted that there ...

GBP/USD edges higher above 1.3500, eyes Fed rate cut outlook

GBP/USD gains after a gap-down open, trading around 1.3510 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair gains ground as the US Dollar (USD) faces challenges, which could be attributed to growing expecta...

US President Donald Trump says Ukraine deal closer but no breakthrough in talks

US President Donald Trump said that he made “a lot of progress” in talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy over a possible peace deal, Bloomberg reported on Sunday. However, Trump stated th...

China flags sustained fiscal support for growth in 2026 plan — Bloomberg

China signaled a more proactive fiscal stance in 2026, indicating sustained government support to drive growth in a challenging external environment, Bloomberg reported on Sunday. A statement from the...

Euro gathers strength above 1.1750 as Fed rate cut prospects pressure US Dollar

The EUR/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.1775 during the early Asian session on Monday. The prospect of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in 2026 weighs on the US Dollar (USD) against ...

Down 45% this year, is Bloomin’ Brands finally finding a floor?

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (BLMN) stands as a heavyweight in the casual dining sector, managing a well-known portfolio that includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Flemin...

Oil nearing breakout, testing key trendline resistance

The commodity crude oil may be the next big commodity trade. The oil price is hammering a resistance trendline at $59/bbl. Should price break above this level, upside could be as much as 50% in the fi...

Riding the trendline into major resistance

Affirm Holdings (AFRM) has spent the better part of this year grinding higher along a rising daily trend line, and the chart now sits at a decision point between sustained upside and a deeper pullback...

Nasdaq futures test upper structure as key pivots hold

Daily and intraday structure remain aligned following the December 19 pivot reclaim Nasdaq March Futures (NQH) – Asia, London and New York Market context This update is a direct continuation of ...

S&P 500 futures — Structure completes upper rotation

Price follows predefined levels as the market responds across all timeframes S&P 500 futures — Trading desk update As of the close – December 24 Market context S&P 500 futures continue t...

When are the BoJ Summary of Opinions and how could they affect USD/JPY?

The BoJ Summary of Opinions Preview The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will publish its report on Sunday at 23:50 GMT. This report includes the BOJ’s projection for inflation and economic growth. It is sch...

BubbleMaps flags risk in Atlas meme inspired by VP JD Vance’s pet dog

Blockchain analytics platform BubbleMaps has raised serious concerns about potential insider manipulation in the Atlas token, a memecoin inspired by Vice President JD Vance’s pet dog, after the crypto...

deBridge co-founder raises red flags over Flow’s post-hack restart plans

Alex Smirnov, co-founder of deBridge has pointed out some things he perceives as critical missteps as the Flow team continues to recover from the recent attack that hit its network.  As part of its ef...

Hyperliquid wraps up the year with $844M in revenue, onboards more than 600k new users

Hyperliquid has marked the end of 2025 with $844 million in revenue from trading activities, alongside a total trading volume of $2.95 trillion. The decentralized exchange has also added more than 600...

Dogecoin Price Prediction: Expert Weighs 560% DOGE Rally if it Complete Wedge

Key Insights: An expert Dogecoin price prediction indicates the meme coin price action is on the cusp of forming a bullish wedge on the weekly chart. If it forms, DOGE price could see a 560% rally to ...

DEX products must reach exchange-level security standards, OKX CEO

OKX CEO Star Xu has advice for decentralized exchange (DEX) products after a weekend of security risks being exposed in exploits. The exchange executive highlighted the need for them to meet the same ...

Here’s how much Elon Musk is up on his 2025 monster Tesla stock buy 

Elon Musk’s September 2025 purchase of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares has generated a substantial paper gain as the stock rallied into year-end. Musk entered the position on September 12, 2025, buying Te...

Will XRP hit $5 in 2026?

With 2026 on the horizon, XRP is struggling after slipping below the $2 level, far from its anticipated record high of $5.  The token is down nearly 10% year-to-date, trading around $1.8 at press...

South Korea extradites hacker behind $1.18 million heist

South Korea has announced that it has extradited a hacker who stole more than 1.7 billion (approximately $1.8 million) worth of digital assets. According to reports, the 29-year-old Lithuanian nationa...

Why the Old Market Cycle Is Breaking Down

The crypto market may be drifting into unfamiliar territory. Not because prices can’t rally anymore, but because the forces that decide when, how, and why markets move have fundamentally changed. The ...

IPO Genie Adds 25% Christmas Bonus

Crypto Projects Discover why IPO Genie is a top crypto presale this Christmas, offering a 25% bonus, early pricing, and festive timing before the New Year ends soon. Christmas morning may be over, but...

Will XRP hit $5 hit 2026?

With 2026 on the horizon, XRP is struggling after slipping below the $2 level, far from its anticipated record high of $5.  The token is down nearly 10% year-to-date, trading around $1.8 at press...

Indian doctor loses $70K to fraudulent investment scheme

An Indian doctor has lost about Rs. 63 lakh (approximately $70,000) to a fraudulent scheme after he was lured under the pretext of high returns. The 69-year-old doctor from Ahmedabad, who has been pra...

R. Kiyosaki sets date when silver will hit $200

Financial educator Robert Kiyosaki believes the ongoing silver momentum is likely to be sustainable and could hit the $200 mark in the coming months. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author pointed to silver’s r...

Flow Network Investigates Potential Security Incident

The Flow Foundation says it is investigating a potential security incident that could impact the Flow blockchain. In a public update, the foundation confirmed that engineering teams are actively worki...

Bitfinex executive says real-world asset tokenization set to surge globally

Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities, a regulated platform offering issuers and traders access to capital and tokenized securities, foresees continued growth in the tokenized real-...

Aave Founder Breaks Silence After Contentious DAO Vote

Aave founder Stani Kulechov has directly addressed growing concerns around governance, alignment, and transparency following a heated DAO vote that exposed deep tensions between Aave Labs and $AAVE to...

Uniswap burns 100M tokens as ‘UNIfication’ upgrade sends UNI soaring

Uniswap has announced that its fee-burning “UNIfication” upgrade is live onchain. The upgrade has led to the burning of 100 million UNI tokens from its treasury, resulting in a surge in UNI’s price. U...

AI predicts S&P 500 price for end of 2026

2025 has generally been a lucrative year for the benchmark S&P 500 index, which has hit multiple record highs despite periods of market volatility. With 2026 on the horizon, expectations are that ...

Trust Wallet launches compensation for browser extension hack victims

Trust Wallet has launched a formal compensation package for victims of a security incident affecting its Chrome browser extension. The platform announced the breach in a post, noting that malicious co...