Business News
- Dick's Sporting Goods issues weak profit guidance as Foot Locker merger weighs on bottom line
Dick's Sporting Goods' merger with Foot Locker led to a 60% increase in sales but a substantial decline in companywide profits.
- Trump administration has scaled back oversight of student loan servicers, congressional watchdog finds
The Department of Education has scaled back its oversight of student loan servicers, a new report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office finds.
- As Iran war heightens affordability issues, don't expect the Fed to 'ride in and save the day,' analyst says
Amid geopolitical turmoil, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its March meeting.
- Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh meets with more senators as Thom Tillis blockade continues
Sen. Tillis vows to vote against sending Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve chair to the full Senate as a criminal probe of Jerome Powell is pending.
- UK government under fire over ‘bungled’ crypto Isas policy
Digital investments will be restricted to niche Innovative Finance Isas from next month
- UK government under fire over ‘bungled’ crypto Isas policy
Digital investments will be restricted to niche Innovative Finance Isas from next month
- Rivian's crucial R2 EV launch to begin with $58,000 model in spring
Rivian will launch sales of its crucial R2 all-electric vehicle this spring with a roughly $58,000 special edition model, the company announced Thursday.
- Here's a shopping list of 5 stocks to buy in this sharply oversold market
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- Trump tariffs: Martin Heinrich bill would give families tax rebate for higher import costs
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 ruling Feb. 20 ruled that President Donald Trumps IEEPA tariffs were illegal.
- TSA workers set to miss first paycheck of shutdown as Senate bickers over DHS funding
Democrats and Republicans remain at loggerheads over reopening the Department of Homeland Security.
Crypto News
- Is Bitcoin price at risk if private credit breaks?
A looming private credit crisis risked triggering liquidity crunches that could initially suppress Bitcoin prices, but Fed interventions may ignite a major BTC rally.
- Bitcoin catching up to gold hints at an ‘opportunity within risk’
Bitcoin showed early signs of overtaking gold in the market as new data outlined an opportunity based on historical returns around the US midterm elections.
- Ark Invest sees one-third of Bitcoin supply at risk from quantum threat
Ark and Unchained say about one-third of the Bitcoin supply remains exposed to future quantum threats, though the risk is still years away.
- Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins: What True Self-Custody Actually Requires
New research examines how investor behavior, wallet architectures, and operational security practices determine what genuine self-custody requires in 2026.
- Bitcoin hugs $70K range as March Fed rate cut odds fall below 1%
Bitcoin reacted in kind to calm US macro data, while oil stayed volatile amid uncertainty over the duration of the Middle East conflict.
- Binance says US midterms could boost Bitcoin and stocks
Binance Research says US midterms could set up a rebound for Bitcoin and stocks, though oil shocks and Middle East tensions may weigh near term.
- Perp DEXs become the latest battleground for blockchains
Chains are launching perp DEXs to capture trading activity, but history suggests liquidity will consolidate around only a handful of platforms.
- Why Ray Dalio says Bitcoin can’t replace gold
Ray Dalio argues Bitcoin cannot replace gold as a store of value, citing central bank demand, market maturity and Bitcoin’s risk-asset behavior.
- Chinese fraud victims challenge UK redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin: FT
Chinese investors defrauded in the Zhimin Qian case are asking the UK High Court to reject a redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin, saying it could deprive them of the assets’ gains.
- Bitcoin buyers ‘in control’ but trend won't change until this level breaks
Bitcoin analysts said buyers were regaining control, but reclaiming $78,000 as support was key to reversing the overall downtrend.
General News
- FBI reports ‘active shooter situation’ at Detroit-area synagogue in the US
Law enforcement officials have reported gunfire near the Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
- Israel launches air attack on Beirut during live Al Jazeera broadcast
An Israeli air attack struck a building during a live Al Jazeera broadcast in a new "wave of attacks" on Hezbollah.
- Israel attacks central Beirut in escalation of deadly assault on Lebanon
Israel targets centre of Lebanese capital in escalation of military campaign that has killed nearly 700 people.
- Two in critical condition after shooting at Old Dominion University in US
Authorities say suspect is dead after opening fire in university building in latest shooting on US university campus.
- Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case
Charges dropped against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military facility.
- Trump says not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to participate in the World Cup in US
US president, who won the FIFA Peace Prize says Iran would be welcome but should not come for its players' safety.
- Iran’s president sets terms to end the war: Is an off-ramp in sight?
Iran is asking for 'reparations' and a guarantee that the US and Israel will not attack in the future.
- US military ‘not ready’ to escort oil ships through Hormuz, official says
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei says strait should remain closed as Donald Trump claims US benefits from high oil prices.
- Iran’s new supreme leader issues first statement
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement since being appointed.
- Pakistan’s Abrar signed by India-owned Sunrisers in Hundred auction
Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has been signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in UK cricket's Hundred auction.











