Affordable Chinese cars disrupt BMW and Mercedes sales in Mexico

The Mexican automotive market is undergoing a significant transformation as Chinese car manufacturers gain a foothold, disrupting the dominance of long-standing luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, as per an AFP report. Traditionally, Mexico’s high-end car market leaned heavily on European and American manufacturers, but changing consumer preferences, price sensitivity, and improved quality are paving… Continue reading Affordable Chinese cars disrupt BMW and Mercedes sales in Mexico

Bitwise seeks approval for ETF tracking companies holding over 1,000 BTC

Bitwise has filed an application to list and trade shares of an exchange-traded fund that will track companies holding significant amounts of Bitcoin as part of their treasury. The asset management firm’s regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Dec. 26 outlines the ‘Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF’ as a fund that will… Continue reading Bitwise seeks approval for ETF tracking companies holding over 1,000 BTC

What makes iDEGEN an exciting meme coin to buy as we head into 2025?

Cryptocurrencies are broadly expected to have a strong 2025 as Donald Trump makes good on his promise of pro-crypto regulatory policies after taking office in January. A lack of a basic regulatory framework for exchanges and trading of cryptocurrencies is the predominant reason why many still feel reluctance in spending on this asset class, as… Continue reading What makes iDEGEN an exciting meme coin to buy as we head into 2025?

Can ZEN hit $40 after Grayscale Horizen Trust filing? This coin could be next

Grayscale has filed its 8-K form for a Horizen Trust with the SEC, creating significant buzz around Horizen (HEZ). Notably, Grayscale’s move, coupled with the release of over 3.5 million shares and a steady accumulation of ZEN tokens, has sparked a rally in the price of Horizen (ZEN). With ZEN surging by over 27% in… Continue reading Can ZEN hit $40 after Grayscale Horizen Trust filing? This coin could be next

Elon Musk’s AI startup raises $6B from BlackRock, Nvidia, AMD, and others

xAI has successfully closed its Series C funding round, raising $6 billion with participation from investors such as A16Z, BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Lightspeed, and Sequoia Capital, among others. With this, the company is said to have raised a total of around $12 billion. Strategic investments from NVIDIA and AMD were also secured, supporting xAI’s… Continue reading Elon Musk’s AI startup raises $6B from BlackRock, Nvidia, AMD, and others

The email that wasn’t: Lessons from YesMadam’s controversial corporate wellness campaign

An internal email sent by the HR manager of an Indian startup, YesMadam, surfaced on LinkedIn, sparking widespread outrage over its content, which suggested that employees experiencing workplace stress had been laid off. The controversial email quickly propels the company—previously relatively unknown beyond metros—into the spotlight, albeit for all the wrong reasons. The following day,… Continue reading The email that wasn’t: Lessons from YesMadam’s controversial corporate wellness campaign

Bitwise launches Solana staking ETP with 8% rewards in Europe

Bitwise, a prominent asset manager in the cryptocurrency space, has launched a Solana staking Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) called BSOL in the European Union. This launch comes as the company continues to face significant regulatory challenges in the United States, where efforts to introduce a similar Solana ETF have been stalled. The BSOL ETP offers up… Continue reading Bitwise launches Solana staking ETP with 8% rewards in Europe

Rally’s $13.75 mn Stegosaurus IPO is bringing fossils to the market. Should you invest?

Forget traditional investments like stocks or cryptocurrency—Rally, a platform specializing in fractional ownership, has launched a groundbreaking $13.75 million IPO for a Stegosaurus fossil. Known as “Steg,” the fossil is being unearthed on a private plot of land in northern Wyoming. Rally co-founder Rob Petrozzo told MarketWatch the offering is being valued at $13.75 million,… Continue reading Rally’s $13.75 mn Stegosaurus IPO is bringing fossils to the market. Should you invest?

Bitcoin CME futures cross $100K for the second time in a week as analysts eye BTC at $100K

Bitcoin CME futures have surged past $100,000 for the second time in just five days, signalling robust institutional demand and fueling optimism for the cryptocurrency’s spot price to achieve the same milestone. With open interest at record levels and rising volumes across major exchanges, analysts point to key price thresholds and market dynamics that could… Continue reading Bitcoin CME futures cross $100K for the second time in a week as analysts eye BTC at $100K