Exceptionally sensitive to security risks in smart contracts, having read a large number of attacked project codes. Not a professional auditor, but has an amazing intuition, often issuing subtle warnings before projects crash, and later gently reminding everyone that they had already warned.
Amazon plans to invest $200 billion in capital expenditures by 2026 for data centers, chips, and infrastructure, reflecting high demand in the technology sector.
A recent tax and spending package is expected to increase refunds for many Americans this filing season, primarily benefiting higher-income households and active investors, according to the New York Times.
Zscaler acquired SquareX to improve its Zero Trust security features in standard browsers, allowing organizations to use lightweight browser extensions in the AI era.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for the passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, highlighting delays in the Senate due to disagreements among lawmakers and industry stakeholders.
Circle Internet Group has partnered with Polymarket to transition its prediction marketplace to use the USDC stablecoin for dollar-denominated settlements, enhancing its financial operations.
U.S. stocks rose on Friday, recovering from a sell-off driven by mixed earnings from Amazon and a volatile week impacting tech shares. Key stock movers were highlighted.
The U.S. stock market saw a recovery on Friday, but weekly gains remained in the red. Notably, the Dow Jones reached a significant milestone by surpassing the 50,000 level for the first time.
Bitcoin plunged below $65K, down 13% in 24 hours, as investors moved away from the speculative asset. This reflects a continued decline after previously falling below $70K.
Bitcoin rebounded in U.S. premarket trading after a significant drop of approximately 13%, recovering from falling below $65K, though it continues to face volatility.
The essay discusses Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch, highlighting key upcoming events that could influence stock prices in the week ahead, starting with a volatility watch for February 9.
As Bitcoin and altcoins decline, equities linked to these assets also drop, leading to a global sell-off in tech stocks and increased risk aversion across various asset classes. Bitcoin's price struggles near critical support at $62,000.
Stock index futures increased following a Wall Street sell-off as investors analyzed Amazon's earnings. Additionally, Bitcoin showed signs of recovery.
February has been challenging for cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, which has dropped about 45% from its peak in October, with other cryptocurrencies experiencing similar declines.
Market volatility increased as investor concerns grew, with the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) surging over 20, rising nearly 11.3% to reach a peak of 23.1, its highest level recently.
The Nasdaq Composite rebounded significantly after a major selloff triggered by turmoil in crypto markets, indicating renewed investor confidence in risk assets.
Bitfarms is transitioning from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, planning to redomicile to the U.S. and rebrand as Keel Infrastructure. This shift led to a 17% surge in shares.
Crypto-related stocks surged on Friday as major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum recovered from a significant drop the previous day, with MicroStrategy, the top corporate Bitcoin holder, seeing a 21% increase.
Bitcoin reached a peak of $126,000 in October 2025 but has since dropped to around $60,000, losing over half its value amid market anxieties, including concerns about a potential SaaS crisis.