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El Salvador Advances Bitcoin Strategy with 0% Capital Gains Tax, Interpol Captures Key Fraud Figure in LATAM Crypto Crackdown, Revolut Enters Mexico Banking Market

El Salvador Advances Bitcoin Strategy with 0% Capital Gains Tax, Interpol Captures Key Fraud Figure in LATAM Crypto Crackdown, Revolut Enters Mexico Banking Market

Latin America’s cryptocurrency landscape continues evolving rapidly in early 2026, blending bold pro-innovation policies, enforcement against fraud, and fintech disruption in traditional banking. Key developments this week highlight the region’s dual focus: fostering digital asset growth while combating illicit schemes. El Salvador Implements Zero Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin to Attract Global Capital El Salvador […]

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Kazakhstan Launches $350 Million Crypto Investment Initiative from National Reserves

Kazakhstan Launches $350 Million Crypto Investment Initiative from National Reserves

Kazakhstan’s central bank has taken a major step toward integrating digital assets into its sovereign wealth strategy by dedicating $350 million from the nation’s gold and foreign exchange holdings to cryptocurrency-related opportunities. The initiative falls under the National Investment Corporation (NIC), an arm of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK), which will oversee the allocation. […]

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2025 Crypto Listings: Median ROI Below 0.5x Signals Challenges for Buy-and-Hold Strategies in Altcoins

2025 Crypto Listings: Median ROI Below 0.5x Signals Challenges for Buy-and-Hold Strategies in Altcoins

The 2025 crypto token listings delivered dismal post-launch performance, with the vast majority of new altcoins declining sharply on major platforms. This widespread underperformance has sparked intense discussion about the viability of traditional passive strategies like buy-and-hold (or HODL) in the current cryptocurrency landscape. Broad-Based Weakness in New Token Launches Across Exchanges Data compiled by […]

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The Federal Reserve’s Influence on Stocks, Bonds, Cryptocurrency, Commodities, and Key Investment Assets

The Federal Reserve’s Influence on Stocks, Bonds, Cryptocurrency, Commodities, and Key Investment Assets

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) opted to maintain the federal funds target range at 3.5%–3.75% during its January 28, 2026 meeting, marking a deliberate pause after three consecutive 0.25% reductions in late 2025 (September, October, and December). This follows a broader easing phase that began in September 2024, with six total cuts bringing borrowing […]

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Best Crypto to Buy Now in 2026: Mutuum Finance (MUTM) vs Ripple (XRP) – Why DeFi Innovation May Outpace Established Payments Leader

Best Crypto to Buy Now in 2026: Mutuum Finance (MUTM) vs Ripple (XRP) – Why DeFi Innovation May Outpace Established Payments Leader

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts hunting for strong opportunities in 2026 often weigh mature assets against innovative newcomers. Ripple’s XRP holds a prominent position in cross-border payments, yet recent market dynamics reveal challenges, while Mutuum Finance’s MUTM emerges as a compelling DeFi contender with active development and attractive entry points. XRP Faces Bearish Technical Pressures XRP trades within […]

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2026 F&G Risk Tolerance Tracker: Rising Caution Among US Investors Amid Cost Pressures, AI Concerns, and Retirement Insecurities

2026 F&G Risk Tolerance Tracker: Rising Caution Among US Investors Amid Cost Pressures, AI Concerns, and Retirement Insecurities

Financial advisors are navigating a shifting landscape as American households adopt more conservative approaches to investing, driven by persistent living expenses, emerging technologies, and doubts about long-term income sources. A recent comprehensive study from F&G Annuities & Life reveals that economic strains have deepened risk aversion. In the company’s sixth annual Risk Tolerance Tracker, released […]

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Stablecoin Market Drops $2.2B as Funds Flow to Gold and Silver

Stablecoin Market Drops $2.2B as Funds Flow to Gold and Silver

Key Takeaways Top 12 stablecoins lost ~$2.24 billion in market cap over 10 days, signaling reduced liquidity in crypto. Capital rotation favors gold and silver, which hit record highs amid rising uncertainty. Lower stablecoin supply limits buying power, pressuring altcoins more than Bitcoin. Even major players like Tether are bolstering gold holdings for stability. Capital […]

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Boosting Europe’s AI Leadership: Why Massive Telecom Investments and Regulatory Reform Are Essential in 2026

Boosting Europe’s AI Leadership: Why Massive Telecom Investments and Regulatory Reform Are Essential in 2026

Europe needs substantial additional funding to realize its bold AI goals and maintain global competitiveness in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Accelerating adoption of cutting-edge, reliable, and secure connectivity infrastructure stands as a cornerstone for success. Policymakers must prioritize supportive regulations, streamline cross-border rules, and drive harmonization alongside advancements in hardware and deployment. Artificial intelligence […]

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Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX:SDF): Underrated Australian Insurance Powerhouse Poised for Steady Long-Term Gains in 2026

Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX:SDF): Underrated Australian Insurance Powerhouse Poised for Steady Long-Term Gains in 2026

Steadfast Group Ltd stands out as one of Australia’s most substantial yet under-the-radar players in the insurance sector. While high-growth tech and meme-driven names dominate headlines, this established insurance network operator delivers dependable performance through scale, recurring revenue, and shareholder returns—making it appealing for patient, value-oriented investors. As of mid-January 2026, shares trade in the […]

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UBS to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading for Wealthy Private Banking Clients in 2026

UBS to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading for Wealthy Private Banking Clients in 2026

UBS, the global wealth management leader overseeing more than $7 trillion in assets under management, is set to introduce direct cryptocurrency access for high-net-worth individuals. The Swiss institution plans to enable select private banking clients to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking a strategic pivot toward digital assets amid rising client interest. Per a Bloomberg report […]

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Data centres are transforming the worldwide foreign direct investment (FDI) scene, emerging as a leading driver of capital flows amid the AI boom.

Data centres are transforming the worldwide foreign direct investment (FDI) scene, emerging as a leading driver of capital flows amid the AI boom.

According to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s latest Global Investment Trends Monitor (No. 50), released in January 2026, the data centre sector attracted over $270 billion in announced FDI during 2025. This figure represents more than 20% of total global greenfield project values, positioning data centres as one of the top destinations for new-build cross-border […]

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WealthTech in 2026: Technology Decisions Will Define Winners and Losers in Wealth Management

WealthTech in 2026: Technology Decisions Will Define Winners and Losers in Wealth Management

Wealth management enters a pivotal phase in 2026, where strategic technology investments will determine long-term competitiveness. F2 Strategy’s latest outlook, based on 2025 surveys of executives from 85 RIAs, hybrid firms, broker-dealers, and asset managers managing over $61 trillion in assets, highlights stark contrasts in adoption across critical areas: alternatives oversight, artificial intelligence integration, custody […]

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