Institutional participation in crypto markets has grown steadily over the past several years. From asset managers launching Bitcoin exchange-traded products to corporations adding digital assets to their balance sheets, the presence of professional capital is reshaping how cryptocurrency markets operate. This shift is not only influencing liquidity and regulation discussions. It is also changing how […]

The rapid ascent of artificial intelligence has sparked intense discussions across policy circles, financial markets, and research communities about its potential to reshape growth, efficiency, and jobs. Projections vary widely: some foresee limited aggregate benefits from task automation, while others anticipate sustained expansion through enhanced capabilities and innovation acceleration. Empirical evaluation of generative AI’s lasting […]

Bitcoin (BTC) started the new week in positive territory after consolidation around the $70,000 mark over the weekend. The flagship cryptocurrency spiked to an intraday high of $71,878 early on Monday but failed to push higher, instead slipping below the $70,000 mark. BTC is down nearly 1%, trading around $69,950.  Meanwhile, hedge fund veteran Gary […]

The debate among leading crypto venture capitalists highlights a fundamental split in perspectives on the trajectory of Web3 beyond finance. Prominent voices like Chris Dixon of a16z crypto and Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly Capital are at the forefront, debating whether decentralized applications in areas like social platforms, gaming, and identity solutions can achieve mainstream success […]

Dubai, UAE, 9th February 2026, FinanceWire

Bitcoin (BTC) continued its weekend recovery, rising nearly 4% to reclaim the $70,000 mark as price action stabilizes after a brutal sell-off that saw the flagship cryptocurrency plunge to a low of $59,000 before rebounding.  BTC is down over 50% from its October all-time high of $126,200. Glassnode data has revealed that Bitcoin accumulation has […]

Ibiza, Spain, 8th February 2026, Chainwire

Tether, the issuer of the world’s leading stablecoin USD₮ (USDT), has announced a strategic investment in t-0 network, an innovative institutional-grade settlement solution built to revolutionize international money movement. This collaboration focuses on empowering regulated banks and fintech companies to handle seamless, near-real-time cross-border transactions. Participants send and receive funds in their preferred local currencies, […]

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is aggressively advancing its role in next-generation artificial intelligence systems by prioritizing innovations in optical interconnects and flexible, large-scale computing frameworks. Under the guidance of Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Mark Papermaster, the company focuses on overcoming traditional bottlenecks in bandwidth, power consumption, and thermal management that challenge massive […]

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly reclaimed the $70,000 mark late on Friday, reaching an intraday high of $71,605. However, it failed to retain momentum and slipped to its current level of $67,915. Despite the decline, the flagship cryptocurrency remains up over 3% in the past 24 hours.  Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the $60,000 mark on Friday as […]

Crypto venture capital faces mounting challenges, with fundraising commitments stuck at multi-year lows even as Bitcoin climbed substantially from post-2022 lows toward six-figure territory in recent cycles. Industry observer Miya, who oversees crypto hedge fund activities, recently connected with numerous venture investors from both traditional finance and specialized crypto backgrounds. Her conclusion: enthusiasm for launching […]

The InsureTech Connect (ITC) London 2026 event, held January 26-27 at The Brewery, brought together over 650 senior executives, innovators, investors, and technology providers from the global insurance ecosystem. Focused on the London Market and UK insurance landscape, the invite-only conference emphasized that artificial intelligence has shifted from an optional enhancement to a critical driver […]