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National Bank of Kazakhstan to allow QR code top-ups for crypto exchange accounts
The monetary authority in Kazakhstan intends to allow cryptocurrency users to replenish their exchange-hosted accounts using QR codes at point-of-sale (POS) terminals. The announcement comes after earlier statements by officials indicated that Astana plans to legalize some crypto operations, such as investments and trading, but keep others, like payments with digital coins, outside the law. […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
Saylor Says ‘Don’t Sell Your Bitcoin’, as LiquidChain Unites Liquidity for Utility
Michael Saylor says that Bitcoin isn’t currency for spending, it’s ‘economic energy’ meant to be preserved for 100 years. The Strategy chairman’s thesis is simple: you don’t sell the winner to buy the losers. While this ‘Diamond Hand’ philosophy has shifted Bitcoi...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Chocolate maker Tony's Chocolonely says lower cocoa price offers chance to bolster supply chain
Tony's Chocolonely brand has pledged corporate good behaviour Firm wants industry to invest more to limit supply chain shocksCocoa prices now falling after soaring to record highs in 2024By Alexander Marrow LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Tony's Chocolonely, a chocolate brand that's built a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold set for biggest daily gain since 2008; silver also rebounds
Gold jumps over 5%, silver up over 9%Analyst sees gold resuming longer‑term riseNo US employment report on Friday due to partial government shutdownBy Anmol Choubey Feb 3 (Reuters) - Gold and silver prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday after a steep selloff over the previous two sessions and the b...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Retired and Moving in 2026? How This Could Affect Your Social Security and Medicare Benefits
Key PointsMoving usually doesn't affect your ability to receive Social Security benefits.It could affect how much money you lose to Social Security benefit taxes.You can lose access to your Medicare plans during some moves.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Moving ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Forex
Russia's GDP up 1% in 2025; price spike to be short-lived, Putin says
MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Russia's gross domestic product grew 1% in 2025, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with the government on Tuesday.Addressing a spike in prices seen in January following a value‑added tax increase, Putin said the impact would be short‑lived and that inflation wa...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Novo Nordisk Expects 2026 Adjusted Sales Growth Between -5% To -13% At CER
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk A/S NOVOb.CO:NOVO NORDISK RELEASES 2026 SALES AND OPERATING PROFIT OUTLOOKNOVO NORDISK - 2026 PROFIT IMPACTED BY USD 4.2 BILLION REVERSALNOVO NORDISK - TO EXPAND WEGOVY ROLL-OUT IN 2026NOVO NORDISK - 2026 ADJUSTED SALES GROWTH EXPECTED -5% TO -13% AT CERNOVO NORDISK - ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
Refiner Phillips 66 can process 250,000 bpd of Venezuelan crude, CEO says
By Georgina McCartney and Sheila Dang HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. refiner Phillips 66 PSX.N can process around 250,000 barrels per day of Venezuelan crude, CEO Mark Lashier said at a conference in Houston on Tuesday. The price for Venezuelan crude does, however, have to be competitive, and Ve...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Applied Digital vs. CoreWeave
Key PointsThe rise of artificial intelligence has led to the creation of neoclouds -- companies that specialize in operating data centers designed to power AI.Neocloud CoreWeave rents data center space from Applied Digital.CoreWeave and Applied Digital each took on a ton of debt to finance their inf...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Why Palantir Technologies Stock Charged Higher Today
Key PointsPalantir's track record of impressive growth continued.The company beat on both the top and bottom lines, and its 2026 forecast outpaced Wall Street's expectations. Palantir's valuation is still lofty by any measure, but its growth rate is convincing skeptics.10 stocks we like better than ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Forex
FOREX-Dollar firms vs yen, but broad rally losing steam
Dollar fails to extend gains a third consecutive dayAussie surges on RBA's inflation warningsYen traders focus on Japan electionBy Laura Matthews and Sophie Kiderlin NEW YORK/LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The dollar strengthened against the yen on Tuesday but was backing away from a third consec...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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Billionaire activist investor Peltz open to more buyouts
Peltz considers market conditions favorable for buyoutsTrian and General Catalyst agreed $7.4 billion Janus Henderson buy in DecemberPeltz criticizes Trump's tariff policy for focusing on revenue and not lowering trade barriersBy David FrenchWEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Nelson Pel...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Economic Indicator
Germany: Growth recovery expected in 2026 – BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas projects that Germany will experience a return to robust growth in 2026, following a modest recovery in 2025. The report emphasizes that infrastructure spending approved for 2026 will facilitate this growth, despite previous delays.
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Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Why Pfizer Stock Dropped Today
Key PointsPfizer beat on 2025 sales and beat on earnings -- but still delivered a loss.Pfizer reaffirmed 2026 sales and earnings guidance for under $3 per share.10 stocks we like better than Pfizer › Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) stock gave up 3.3% through 10:50 a.m. ET Tuesday despite delivering an earnings b...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Olympics-Italy rolls out 24/7 command centre for Winter Games security plan
By Emilio Parodi MILAN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Italy has rolled out a sweeping security plan for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics to be coordinated by a single command centre, the International Olympic Operations Room (SOIO).Based in Rome, the SOIO will operate around the clock from the opening of t...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
