Robinhood Reports $4.47B Record Annual Revenue, but Q4 Profits Slide 34%

Robinhood posted Q4 revenue of $1.28 billion, up 27% year‑over‑year but shy of Wall Street’s $1.34 billion forecast. Net income fell 34% to $605 million, largely due to a tax provision versus last year’s tax credit. Mixed Results in Q4 Despite Robust Revenue Growth Robinhood Markets Inc. reported a 27% increase in fourth-quarter revenue, reaching … Read more

Ripple Treasury Disrupts 9-to-5 Finance, Unlocking 24/7 Liquidity and Lower Fees

Ripple is pushing corporate treasury into an always-on era, pitching blockchain settlement as a practical upgrade that unlocks 24/7 liquidity, cuts cross-border payment costs, and blends traditional finance with digital asset infrastructure. Ripple Treasury Challenges Legacy Finance With 24/7 Settlement and Institutional Custody Ripple is positioning itself at the center of always-on corporate finance. Treasury … Read more

Vaneck: Gold to Reach $184K if Adopted as Broad Money

Vaneck did the math to find the “real price of gold” if it were to reclaim its role as the global reserve asset, given that central banks have maintained steady demand. It estimated that each ounce of gold would be priced at $184,211 if adopted as broad money. Vaneck Puts Gold at $184K if Adopted … Read more

X Aims to Roll out Smart Cashtags, Aiming to Clean up the Internet’s Messiest Money Talk

X is reportedly sharpening its financial toolkit after the firm’s Head of Product Nikita Bier announced Smart Cashtags on Jan. 11, 2026, pitching the upgrade as a way to turn the platform into a cleaner, more precise arena where market conversations already sway billions of dollars. What Are Smart Cashtags, Exactly? Smart Cashtags are an … Read more

Sell Your Bitcoin and Cry Later? Tim Draper Backs a Way out as BTC Holders Face Brutal Liquidity Trap

Bitcoin holders can now tap liquidity without selling, as Tim Draper backs Sats Terminal’s non-custodial bitcoin-backed lending marketplace designed to preserve long-term upside while avoiding custody risks and forced exits. Never Sell Your BTC Again? Tim Draper Backs a Non-Custodial Borrowing Market as Liquidity Fear Hits Holders Famous investor and venture capitalist Tim Draper posted … Read more

Emerging Markets Poised to Become an Alternative for Investors in 2026

Several analysts have become bullish on emerging markets because of their results and the resilience they’ve shown in the face of geopolitical and economic disruption this year. After posting double-digit returns, these markets could become valuable investment alternatives in 2026. Emerging Markets Shine Bright With Stellar Performance Before 2026 The Facts While most investment capital … Read more

Charles Schwab Widens Regulated Crypto Exposure With Solana Futures Inside Brokerage Accounts

Charles Schwab quietly widened regulated crypto exposure by adding solana-linked futures to its trading platform, signaling deeper integration of digital asset derivatives into mainstream brokerage accounts without requiring direct cryptocurrency ownership. Regulated Solana Futures Enter Schwab Platform, Expanding Leverage-Based Crypto Exposure A major brokerage broadened crypto-linked derivatives access within its trading ecosystem. Charles Schwab Corp. … Read more

Bhutan and Cumberland DRW Sign MoU to Develop Digital Asset Infrastructure

Bhutan and Cumberland DRW have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue a multi-year partnership focused on building digital asset and financial infrastructure within Gelephu Mindfulness City, according to an announcement released Monday. The agreement outlines cooperation on developing digital asset frameworks, infrastructure for digital asset activity and artificial intelligence computing, and potential yield-related initiatives … Read more

JPMorgan Hits Landmark Breakthrough Using Public Blockchain Rails

JPMorgan hit a landmark breakthrough by issuing Galaxy’s commercial paper on Solana, with Coinbase and Franklin Templeton participating, signaling accelerating institutional momentum toward programmable, transparent on-chain rails reshaping how real financial instruments move across public blockchain markets. JPMorgan Showcases Institutional Blockchain Momentum J.P. Morgan, a global financial institution, announced on Dec. 11 that it arranged … Read more

124 Pending Crypto ETFs Signal Mounting Liquidity Shifts Among Issuers

Crypto ETF filings are piling up fast, with 124 registrations pressing against the market’s upper limits. Bitcoin leads, followed by tight clusters in XRP, solana, ethereum, and litecoin, signaling issuers bracing for a high-stakes battle as breakout pressure builds. Crypto ETF Filings Stack Higher as 124 Registrations Build Breakout Pressure Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain … Read more