Money & Business

Finance

Jack Dorsey Cuts Block Workforce by 40% to Embrace AI Efficiency

Block CEO Jack Dorsey announced a drastic 40% workforce reduction, cutting over 4,000 jobs from more than 10,000 to under 6,000, explicitly attributing the move to AI-driven efficiency gains. In a detailed 600-word X post, he justified the decision as a proactive shift to smaller teams empowered by intelligence tools....

📅 Feb 28, 2026 8

Crypto

Bitcoin ETFs Face Sustained Outflows as Metaplanet Defends Treasury Strategy

US spot Bitcoin ETFs record significant outflows amid market volatility, while Japanese firm Metaplanet firmly denies accusations regarding its Bitcoin trade disclosures....

📅 Feb 23, 2026 5

Banks

SoFi and Square Prove the Strategic Value of Bank Charters in 2026

The divide between sustainable FinTech giants and struggling apps is defined by bank charters. SoFi and Square show why owning the regulatory stack is the key to profitability....

📅 Feb 23, 2026 8

Finance

Robinhood Launches $1B Fund: Retail Access to SpaceX and Stripe Pre-IPO

Robinhood unveils a $1 billion closed-end fund designed to give everyday investors rare access to private tech giants like SpaceX and Databricks before they go public....

📅 Feb 23, 2026 15

Business

The Great Correction: SVB Report Reveals Shrinking US Startup Ecosystem

A new analysis by Silicon Valley Bank highlights a significant contraction in the number of active VC-backed startups across major US tech hubs since 2022....

📅 Feb 23, 2026 10

Monetization

E-Commerce Stocks Rally: Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Boosts Amazon and Etsy

Major e-commerce players see immediate stock gains as the Supreme Court blocks aggressive tariff measures, signaling relief for global digital supply chains....

📅 Feb 23, 2026 11

Crypto

CME Group Launches 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading May 29

CME Group will enable 24/7 trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options contracts starting May 29, 2026, pending regulatory approval. This move meets surging institutional demand, allowing traders to manage bitcoin, ether, SOL, and XRP exposure around the clock on the CME Globex platform....

📅 Feb 19, 2026 6

Finance

Badge Raises $17M to Dominate Mobile Wallet Automation

Badge, the operating platform for mobile wallets, has raised $17.1 million in a new funding round backed by Stripe and other investors. The capital fuels the San Francisco startup's mission to transform how enterprises engage customers through Apple, Google, and Samsung Wallets....

📅 Feb 19, 2026 10

Business

Palantir's Miami Move Signals a New Tech Hub—But Not Silicon Valley 2.0

Palantir Technologies relocated its headquarters from Denver to Miami this week, joining a wave of tech and finance leaders fleeing California. The move reflects a broader shift toward Republican-led states with lower taxes—but Miami's tech ecosystem remains fundamentally different from Silicon Valley....

📅 Feb 19, 2026 4

Crypto

Starknet Integrates EY's Nightfall for Enterprise-Grade Privacy on Ethereum

StarkWare has integrated EY's Nightfall zero-knowledge privacy protocol into Starknet, enabling institutions to execute confidential B2B payments, treasury management, and DeFi transactions on public Ethereum infrastructure while maintaining regulatory compliance....

📅 Feb 17, 2026 14

Crypto

Bitcoin Cash Dips 2.2% in CoinDesk 20, But Resilience Shines Amid Crypto Slump

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) led the CoinDesk 20 index lower with a 2.2% drop, yet holds firm above $450 amid broader market declines, showcasing mining profitability and scalability advantages....

📅 Feb 17, 2026 10

Finance

Hong Kong SFC Grants First Crypto License in 8 Months to Victory Fintech

Hong Kong's SFC has approved Victory Fintech as the first new crypto trading platform since June 2025, signaling a regulatory thaw in the city's virtual asset sector....

📅 Feb 17, 2026 9

Business

SVB Declares 2026 Crypto's Integration Year Into Finance

Silicon Valley Bank forecasts 2026 as the pivotal year when cryptocurrencies evolve from speculative assets to core financial infrastructure, driven by regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and explosive M&A activity....

📅 Feb 17, 2026 12

Monetization

Alibaba Stock: 40% Upside in 2026 Despite E-Commerce Pressures

Wall Street forecasts over 40% upside for Alibaba (BABA) stock in 2026, driven by cloud and AI growth, even as core e-commerce faces margin squeezes in China....

📅 Feb 17, 2026 11

Crypto

Steve Kurz's 'Great Convergence': Crypto's Path to Mainstream Finance

Steve Kurz of Galaxy Digital predicts a 'Great Convergence' where crypto integrates deeply with traditional finance, driving long-term gains despite recent price dips....

📅 Feb 14, 2026 7

Crypto

Trump Media Files for Bitcoin, Ether, Cronos ETFs with SEC

Trump Media & Technology Group has filed with the SEC for two cryptocurrency ETFs tracking Bitcoin, Ether, and Cronos, partnering with Crypto.com for custody and liquidity....

📅 Feb 14, 2026 13

Crypto

How to Convert WBTC to FTM: Step-by-Step Guide

Converting Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) to Fantom (FTM) is straightforward using trusted exchanges. This guide covers steps, rates, and platforms for efficient swaps....

📅 Feb 14, 2026 16

Crypto

JPMorgan Cuts Coinbase Price Target to $252 After Q4 Miss

JPMorgan reduced its Coinbase price target following weak fourth-quarter earnings, but maintained an overweight rating, citing confidence in the exchange's long-term strategy despite near-term crypto market headwinds....

📅 Feb 13, 2026 11

Finance

Fintech Investment Surges 44% in 2025 Despite Deal Slowdown

Global private equity and venture capital poured $18.54 billion into fintech companies in 2025, marking a 43.7% year-over-year surge. The growth signals investor confidence in digital financial services despite a contracting deal environment....

📅 Feb 13, 2026 9

Crypto

Canaan Stock Falls 7% Despite Record $196M Q4 Revenue

Bitcoin mining equipment manufacturer Canaan reported a 121% year-over-year revenue surge in Q4 2025, yet investors punished the stock with a 7% decline, signaling market concerns beyond headline growth figures....

📅 Feb 11, 2026 15

Business

Stellantis CEO Pushes Silicon Valley RTO Vibe for 5-Day Mandate

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, inspired by San Francisco tech firms, urges employees to embrace full-time office work amid a strict five-day return-to-office policy....

📅 Feb 11, 2026 14