Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez

Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez

Zhipu leads rally in Chinese AI stocks, surging 30%, as a wave of new releases hits market
The Shanghai STAR AI Industry Index climbed 1.7% before paring gains.
Meet the high-profile Emirati business leader lawmakers are linking to Epstein ‘torture’ email
U.S. officials have identified DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem as the recipient of a 2009 email from Jeffrey Epstein regarding a supposed "torture video."
A year into Trump tariffs, Chinese factories and ports are buzzing with activity
A year after Trump's tariffs spooked manufacturers and customers, Chinese factories and ports were humming unfethered ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.
Four partners leave EY after independence rule breach on Shell audit
Big Four firm set to be replaced by PwC on lucrative contract after compliance error
Keir Starmer faces backlash over ousting of Britain’s top civil servant
Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald’s exit follows resignations of prime minister’s chief of staff and communications director
Trump prompts global surge in people viewing US as a threat
Poll for Munich Security Conference shows sharp rise in Canadians and others perceiving peril from Washington
Mustafa Suleyman plots AI ‘self-sufficiency’ as Microsoft loosens OpenAI ties
Big Tech group’s AI chief predicts white-collar work could be automated within 18 months
How is the weight-loss revolution showing up in the data?
Slimming the world is a slow business
Epstein trustee document contradicts Jes Staley testimony
Signed 2014 contract shows former Barclays boss would be paid $250,000 a year for role
Four partners leave EY after independence rule breach on Shell audit
Big Four firm set to be replaced by PwC on lucrative contract after compliance error

Bitcoin futures data shows bears gearing up for an assault on $60K
Bitcoin’s rejection at $70,000 and the large liquidity void below leave $60,000 vulnerable, a move analysts see as likely in the coming days.
Price predictions 2/11: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, BCH, HYPE, ADA, XMR
Technical charts show Bitcoin and altcoins consolidating as part of establishing a new price floor after last week’s sharp sell-off. As a range is set, will bulls or bears establish dominance?
Bitcoin rebound hype fades as range highs crumble: Here’s why BTC is volatile
Bitcoin price crumbled back toward its 2026 low as a lack of fresh capital inflows, weak investor sentiment, and rising selling in spot markets chipped away at the $66,000 level.
When will Bitcoin start a new bull cycle toward $150K? Look for these signs
Bitcoin price could still reach $150,000 by year-end, but several things must happen for BTC price to find its technical footing and spark a new bull run.
Bitcoin reacts to major US jobs data beat as Fed rate pause odds near 95%
Bitcoin volatility spiked on the back of surprisingly strong US nonfarm payrolls numbers, but traders retained $50,000 BTC price targets. Will a Fed rate decision lead to a bullish outcome?
Lombard looks to link institutional custody to onchain finance
The product will let institutions use custodied Bitcoin as onchain collateral without moving assets or transferring control, with Morpho set as the initial liquidity partner.
Why blockchain TPS numbers often collapse in the real world
High TPS figures promise scale, but every additional transaction increases the burden on the very nodes meant to keep networks decentralized.
Why Bitcoin has recently reacted more to liquidity conditions than to rate cuts
Bitcoin’s recent moves track liquidity stress more than Fed rate cuts. Here’s how balance sheet policy and cash flows shape crypto markets.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs add $167M, nearly erase last week’s outflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have posted $311 million inflows this week, almost offsetting last week’s $318 million outflows, even as BTC fell 13%.
Spark’s new lending suite tests institutional appetite for onchain stablecoins
Spark is rolling out Spark Prime and Spark Institutional Lending, aiming to turn its DeFi stablecoin stack into institutional margin and credit lines.

Epstein sought help of ex-Russian official linked to FSB, files show
Official with links to Russia's spy agency collected information on a woman to pass on to Epstein, emails show.
Why was El Paso airspace shut down? Drones, security fears and confusion
The FAA initially announced a 10-day airspace closure but removed the restriction less than eight hours later.
Three children killed in drone strike on mosque in central Sudan: Doctors
The Sudan Doctors Network said the deadly strike was carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Trump orders Pentagon to buy electricity generated by coal
Trump's order is the latest move by US administration to boost fossil fuel industry despite climate change concerns.
Russia evacuates tourists from Cuba as US-engineered fuel crisis deepens
Russia will operate only return flights from Cuba as 'evacuation' of tourists from Caribbean island gets under way.
Breaking with Trump, US House votes to pass a bill ending Canada tariffs
The vote was a rare rebuke against Trump from the Republican-led chamber, as Congress members face midterm elections.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright touts oil production on Venezuela visit
Democrats introduce legislation to force Donald Trump's administration to be transparent about Venezuelan oil sales.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,449
These are the key developments from day 1,449 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Protesters clash with police over bid to restrict Argentina’s labour rights
Trade unions and thousands of supporters express anger in Buenos Aires as Congress considers curbs on right to strike.
‘Nothing definitive’ reached about Iran during Netanyahu’s visit with Trump
US president says he 'insisted' that negotiations with Iran will continue and that 'progress' was being made on Gaza.

Digital Asset Treasuries and Microcap or Nanocap companies
This episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez focuses on Digital Asset Treasuries and Microcap or Nanocap companies, the benefits and misconceptions, as well as the cost of missed opportunities
Scams and Fraud, Mining, Gold, Diamonds, Crypto and more
Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, the topic is Scams and Fraud, Mining, Gold, Diamonds, Crypto and more. We jumped into the various scams out there that investors should be aware of to protect themselves.
Tokenization The Future of Financial Markets
Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, Topic is Tokenization The Future of Financial Markets
Nasdaq Delisiting Microcaps, Digital Asset Treasuries
Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, Nasdaq Delisiting Microcaps, Digital Asset Treasuries
Cryptocurrency, blockchain, tradfi, defi, fintech
Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, Cryptocurrency, blockchain, tradfi, defi, fintech
Private Equity, Digital Asset Treasuries, Private Equity, Cryptocurrency
Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, Digital Asset Treasuries, Private Equity, Cryptocurrency

Leverage in Financial Markets, is it a Friend or Foe?
Leverage has always been one of the most powerful and dangerous forces in financial markets. At its best, leverage amplifies liquidity, improves price discovery and allows capital to be deployed more efficiently across stocks, commodities and cryptocurrencies. At its worst, it accelerates losses, forces indiscriminate selling and can turn ordinary market stress into systemic freefall. The post Leverage in Financial Markets, is it a Friend or Foe? first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.
Copper in 2026, Where Bullish Rationale Meets Significant Risks
Copper has emerged as one of the most closely watched commodities heading into 2026, with prices briefly breaking record levels above $13,400 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange in early January as markets reacted to supply concerns and robust demand signals. This surge reflects a convergence of long-term structural factors that have redefined The post Copper in 2026, Where Bullish Rationale Meets Significant Risks first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.
BitGo’s Big Move, From Crypto Custody Pioneer to Wall Street Debut
In an industry still battling questions of legitimacy and regulatory clarity, BitGo Holdings has emerged as one of the most consequential early success stories in digital asset infrastructure. Founded in 2013 to address the acute security concerns that plagued early cryptocurrency markets, BitGo pioneered institutional-grade custody solutions, multi-signature wallets, cold storage and compliance-oriented key management, The post BitGo’s Big Move, From Crypto Custody Pioneer to Wall Street Debut first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.
SPACs in a Deal-Starved Market are Scrambling for Targets
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies or SPACs, got headline news with dramatic fanfare in the early 2020s as an alternative route to public markets, enabling private companies to list without the prolonged process of a traditional IPO. But now six years into the SPAC boom, and in the midst of broader macroeconomic and regulatory headwinds, many The post SPACs in a Deal-Starved Market are Scrambling for Targets first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.
Mining in the Age of Innovation, Why Technology, Not Just Commodity Prices, Is Redefining the Sector
For much of modern financial history, mining has been viewed as a cyclical, capital-intensive industry whose fortunes rise and fall with commodity prices. Gold rallies during periods of fear, copper surges during economic expansions and silver and platinum oscillate between industrial and monetary narratives. Yet beneath the familiar boom-and-bust cycle, something more structural is taking The post Mining in the Age of Innovation, Why Technology, Not Just Commodity Prices, Is Redefining the Sector first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.
Registered Direct Offerings, A Double-Edged Tool for Public Companies and a Red Flag for Investors
Registered Direct Offerings (RDOs) occupy an unusual place in the public markets. They are fully registered with the SEC, marketed as “clean” capital raises and often positioned by issuers as institutional-friendly alternatives to PIPEs or other structured financings. Yet for all their legitimacy, RDOs can carry consequences that materially reshape a company’s stock performance, shareholder The post Registered Direct Offerings, A Double-Edged Tool for Public Companies and a Red Flag for Investors first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.
Private Equity’s New Frontier, From Classic Buyouts to Family Office Powerhouses and Crypto Integration
For more than half a century, private equity (PE) has played a central role in reshaping corporate ownership and capital markets. What started as a relatively niche form of financing in the post-World War II era evolved dramatically in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when leveraged buyouts and institutional capital began to push private The post Private Equity’s New Frontier, From Classic Buyouts to Family Office Powerhouses and Crypto Integration first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.
Rio Tinto Lines Up Banks for Potential Glencore Acquisition
In a significant development that signals a deeper wave of consolidation across the global mining industry, Rio Tinto plc has lined up a trio of high-profile financial advisers as it explores a potential acquisition of Glencore plc, according to multiple sources close to the matter. Such a transaction, if executed, would create the world’s largest The post Rio Tinto Lines Up Banks for Potential Glencore Acquisition first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Financial, Business and Tech News.

Leverage in Financial Markets, is it a Friend or Foe?
Leverage has always been one of the most powerful and dangerous forces in financial markets. At its best, leverage amplifies liquidity, improves price discovery and allows capital to be deployed more efficiently across stocks, commodities and cryptocurrencies. At its worst, it accelerates losses, forces indiscriminate selling and can turn ordinary market stress into systemic freefall. The post Leverage in Financial Markets, is it a Friend or Foe? first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Global Financial, Business and Tech News.
Copper in 2026, Where Bullish Rationale Meets Significant Risks
Copper has emerged as one of the most closely watched commodities heading into 2026, with prices briefly breaking record levels above $13,400 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange in early January as markets reacted to supply concerns and robust demand signals. This surge reflects a convergence of long-term structural factors that have redefined The post Copper in 2026, Where Bullish Rationale Meets Significant Risks first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Global Financial, Business and Tech News.
BitGo’s Big Move, From Crypto Custody Pioneer to Wall Street Debut
In an industry still battling questions of legitimacy and regulatory clarity, BitGo Holdings has emerged as one of the most consequential early success stories in digital asset infrastructure. Founded in 2013 to address the acute security concerns that plagued early cryptocurrency markets, BitGo pioneered institutional-grade custody solutions, multi-signature wallets, cold storage and compliance-oriented key management, The post BitGo’s Big Move, From Crypto Custody Pioneer to Wall Street Debut first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Global Financial, Business and Tech News.
SPACs in a Deal-Starved Market are Scrambling for Targets
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies or SPACs, got headline news with dramatic fanfare in the early 2020s as an alternative route to public markets, enabling private companies to list without the prolonged process of a traditional IPO. But now six years into the SPAC boom, and in the midst of broader macroeconomic and regulatory headwinds, many The post SPACs in a Deal-Starved Market are Scrambling for Targets first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Global Financial, Business and Tech News.
Mining in the Age of Innovation, Why Technology, Not Just Commodity Prices, Is Redefining the Sector
For much of modern financial history, mining has been viewed as a cyclical, capital-intensive industry whose fortunes rise and fall with commodity prices. Gold rallies during periods of fear, copper surges during economic expansions and silver and platinum oscillate between industrial and monetary narratives. Yet beneath the familiar boom-and-bust cycle, something more structural is taking The post Mining in the Age of Innovation, Why Technology, Not Just Commodity Prices, Is Redefining the Sector first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Global Financial, Business and Tech News.
Registered Direct Offerings, A Double-Edged Tool for Public Companies and a Red Flag for Investors
Registered Direct Offerings (RDOs) occupy an unusual place in the public markets. They are fully registered with the SEC, marketed as “clean” capital raises and often positioned by issuers as institutional-friendly alternatives to PIPEs or other structured financings. Yet for all their legitimacy, RDOs can carry consequences that materially reshape a company’s stock performance, shareholder The post Registered Direct Offerings, A Double-Edged Tool for Public Companies and a Red Flag for Investors first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Global Financial, Business and Tech News.
Private Equity’s New Frontier, From Classic Buyouts to Family Office Powerhouses and Crypto Integration
For more than half a century, private equity (PE) has played a central role in reshaping corporate ownership and capital markets. What started as a relatively niche form of financing in the post-World War II era evolved dramatically in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when leveraged buyouts and institutional capital began to push private The post Private Equity’s New Frontier, From Classic Buyouts to Family Office Powerhouses and Crypto Integration first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Global Financial, Business and Tech News.
Rio Tinto Lines Up Banks for Potential Glencore Acquisition
In a significant development that signals a deeper wave of consolidation across the global mining industry, Rio Tinto plc has lined up a trio of high-profile financial advisers as it explores a potential acquisition of Glencore plc, according to multiple sources close to the matter. Such a transaction, if executed, would create the world’s largest The post Rio Tinto Lines Up Banks for Potential Glencore Acquisition first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Global Financial, Business and Tech News.

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