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A Mario Kart Veteran Retires: ‘The People Who Shaped An Era Are Leaving Nintendo’
26.1.2026
Also: More Nintendo Directs and Blizzard showcases
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Japanese Yen Jumps to 2-Month High as Intervention Talk Rattles Currency Markets
26.1.2026
On Monday, activity across much of Wall Street and U.S. equity markets remained subdued, while precious metals like silver and gold pressed higher. At the same time, the Japanese yen firmed sharply against the U.S. dollar, as markets responded to rising expectations of coordinated currency...
Ripple partners with Saudi bank unit on blockchain payments, custody
26.1.2026
Ripple’s agreement with Riyad Bank highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain for payments, custody and tokenization across global financial markets
UGREEN Drops Its 25,000mAh Power Bank to a New Record Low to Rival Anker’s Portable Chargers
26.1.2026
For a limited time, Amazon has dropped the price of the UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 25000mAh 200W Laptop Portable Charger to just $85.
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UBS Plans Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Private Clients as Institutional Demand Accelerates: Report
24.1.2026
UBS is quietly opening the door to cryptocurrency trading for wealthy clients, signaling a cautious but meaningful shift as global wealth managers respond to rising demand for bitcoin exposure and the growing role of blockchain in traditional finance. UBS Prepares Bitcoin Trading Pilot for Swiss...
Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF's bank charter
24.1.2026
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application
U.S. Senator Warren rebuffed on delay of World Liberty bank charter over Trump ties
23.1.2026
The OCC says the trust-bank application tied to President Donald Trump-connected World Liberty Financial will move ahead without the senator's requested pause
Bitcoin surges to $91,000, showing signs of life on suspected Bank of Japan intervention
23.1.2026
Having earlier breached $100 per ounce for the first time ever, silver has risen to $101, while gold sits just shy of $5,000 per ounce
Anker Offloads Its USB-C Car Charger (167.5W Max, 3-Port) at Its Lowest Price After Power Bank Deals
23.1.2026
You'll always have a quick and easy way to juice up your phone wherever you go.
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AMD Ryzen 7 Just Dropped Again Overnight to 43% Off After the Ryzen 9 Clearance Deal on Amazon
23.1.2026
Workstation upgrades don't have to break the bank.
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Revolut drops U.S. bank merger plan to seek standalone license: FT
23.1.2026
The fintech company believes a de novo banking license under the Trump administration will be faster than acquiring an existing bank, avoiding the need to maintain physical branches
Revolut Drops US Bank Buyout Plan, Eyes Fresh OCC License
23.1.2026
Key Highlights: Revolut scraps plans of acquiring US bank as per report by Financial Times. The company is…
Bitcoin and yen hold steady as Japan's inflation eases and BOJ keeps interest rates unchanged
23.1.2026
The Bank of Japan held rates steady while revising inflation and growth projections higher
US bank lobby says stopping stablecoin yields a top 2026 priority
23.1.2026
The American Bankers Association’s fight over stablecoin yields has become its top priority as Congress looks to pass crypto market structure legislation before the midterms
Capital One bank buys stablecoin fintech Brex for $5.15B
23.1.2026
Capital One’s acquisition of Brex comes just months after the payment company launched support for stablecoins
Citi sounds the alarm on ‘address poisoning’ scams flooding the Ethereum network
22.1.2026
A record surge in activity on the Ethereum network is likely being driven by scam-related behavior rather than genuine user growth, according to the bank's analysts
‘Totally absurd’: Circle CEO rejects bank-run fears over stablecoin yields
22.1.2026
At the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader shifts in finance
Younger Americans Trust Crypto Far More Than Banks, OKX Survey Finds
22.1.2026
OKX survey shows Gen Z and Millennials far more trusting of crypto platforms than Baby Boomers. OKX released survey results in the United States on January 21, 2026 showing 40% of Gen Z and 41% of Millennials give crypto platforms high trust scores (7+), versus just 9% of Baby Boomers, while 74%...
Bank lobby targets stablecoin yield and open banking in policy push
22.1.2026
The American Bankers Association’s latest priorities aim to limit how digital dollars earn returns and how financial data is shared as lawmakers debate U.S. crypto market structure legislation
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spars with France’s Central Bank chief at Davos over yield and ‘bitcoin standard’
22.1.2026
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse called the WEF panel ‘spirited’ as Coinbase’s CEO defended bitcoin and stablecoins, while Villeroy warned of threats to monetary sovereignty and financial stability