OpenAI and SoftBank Group have announced a combined $1 billion investment in SB Energy to expand the infrastructure supporting their ambitious Stargate AI initiative. Each company is contributing $500 million, funding the development of data center and power facilities designed to meet the growing energy demands of advanced AI systems. SB Energy to Build OpenAI’s

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Stablecoin company Rain has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round led by ICONIQ, boosting its valuation to $1.95 billion. The latest fundraise underscores growing investor confidence in the digital assets sector, particularly in stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar to maintain a stable value. Rain’s Rapid Growth

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Morgan Stanley, a leading U.S. bank, has filed for regulatory approval to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to cryptocurrency prices, marking a significant expansion of its digital assets strategy. The filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signal the bank’s first foray into offering ETFs based on major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Solana,

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A U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider has submitted a groundbreaking filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first ETF dedicated to companies with exposure to Venezuela, tapping into renewed investor interest following recent political developments in the South American nation. Teucrium Files for Venezuela Exposure ETF Vermont-based ETF issuer Teucrium has

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Global equity funds experienced their first weekly outflow in three weeks in the week ending January 7, 2026, as investors reduced risk amid geopolitical tensions, uncertainty over U.S. interest rates, and stretched stock valuations. The move reflects a cautious sentiment in markets following a period of strong inflows, particularly into U.S. equities. Net Outflows from

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South Korea announced plans to open its currency market for 24-hour trading starting in July 2026, marking a major step toward internationalizing the won and seeking an upgrade to developed-market status from Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). The move is part of a broader effort by the South Korean government to enhance financial market accessibility

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The Swiss National Bank (SNB) reported a profit of 26 billion Swiss francs ($33 billion) for 2025, driven by a record surge in gold prices as investors sought safe-haven assets amid global economic uncertainty. While below the record 80.7-billion-franc profit in 2024, the 2025 result ranks among the top five annual profits in the SNB’s

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Sterling remained steady against the U.S. dollar on Friday after falling to its lowest level of the year, signaling a potential weekly decline as traders await critical UK economic indicators. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming gross domestic product (GDP) and jobs data, which are expected to provide clarity on the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary

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The U.S. dollar extended its winning streak on Friday after December’s job report showed weaker-than-expected employment growth. The data suggested the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming January meeting, supporting continued dollar strength across global markets. U.S. Jobs Data Supports Dollar Strength According to the U.S. Labor Department, the economy added

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India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has proposed a set of new regulations aimed at standardizing trading disclosures across the country’s stock and commodity exchanges. The move is intended to strengthen market transparency and improve investor protection while supporting liquidity in both equity and commodity markets. Uniform Disclosure Requirements for

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