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FACTBOX-European regulators crack down on Big Tech
Feb 6 (Reuters) - European regulators have launched a series of investigations into Big Tech in recent years.Here are some of the actions taken: ALPHABET GOOGL.OThe European Commission said in December it had opened an antitrust probe into whether Alphabet's Google was breaching EU competiti...Reuters
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Cryptocurrencies
Bitfarms Announces U.S. Redomiciliation Plan & Intent To Rebrand As Keel Infrastructure
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Bitfarms Ltd BITF.TO:BITFARMS ANNOUNCES U.S. REDOMICILIATION PLAN AND INTENT TO REBRAND AS KEEL INFRASTRUCTUREBITFARMS LTD - CO'S SHARES TO BE EXCHANGED FOR KEEL INFRASTRUCTURE SHARESBITFARMS LTD - KEEL INFRASTRUCTURE SHARES TO TRADE ON NASDAQ AND TSX UNDER TICKER KEELBITFARMS:...Reuters
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Commodities
Broadridge To Acquire CQG, Expanding Global Futures And Options Trading Capabilities
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc BR.N:BROADRIDGE TO ACQUIRE CQG, EXPANDING GLOBAL FUTURES AND OPTIONS TRADING CAPABILITIESBROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC - TERMS OF TRANSACTION WERE NOT DISCLOSEDBROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC: TERMS OF TRANSACTION WERE NOT DISCLOSEDBROADR...Reuters
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Cryptocurrencies
Bit Digital Inc. Reports Monthly Ethereum Treasury And Staking Metrics For January 2026
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Bit Digital Inc BTBT.O:BIT DIGITAL INC. REPORTS MONTHLY ETHEREUM TREASURY AND STAKING METRICS FOR JANUARY 2026BIT DIGITAL INC - HOLDS ABOUT 155,239.4 ETH AS OF JANUARY 31BIT DIGITAL INC - ETH HOLDINGS VALUED AT ABOUT $380.2 MILLION AS OF JANUARY 31Reuters
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Cryptocurrencies
Chip industry set to ride AI and data center spending to $1 trillion revenue year in 2026
The global chip market is about to hit $1 trillion in yearly revenue for the first time. That’s happening way faster than anyone expected. Sales were $791.7 billion last year, and they’re now set to jump another 26% in 2026. The demand for AI gear and data infrastructure is exploding. This is pushing companies like […]Cryptopolitan
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Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Could See a 70% Crash to $38K: Could Be Time for $HYPER
Quick Facts: ➡️ A $38K Bitcoin target implies a severe bear-leg, but the bigger story is positioning: leverage resets, correlations rise, and liquidity concentrates. ➡️ Current pricing puts $BTC near $66K, making mid-$60Ks a critical sentiment zone as traders judge whether this is capitulation or co...Bitcoinist
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Stocks
Down 50% From Its High, Could Now Be an Opportune Time to Buy Joby Aviation Stock?
Key PointsJoby hopes to obtain certification from the FAA for its electric air taxi this year.It plans to raise up to $1 billion as it's still a cash-burning machine right now.Investors need to brace for the prospects of many more offerings in the future.10 stocks we like better than Joby Aviation ›...The Motley Fool
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Indonesian comedian summoned by police over Netflix show
JAKARTA, Feb 6 (Reuters) - An Indonesian comedian who became the first from his country to air a special on Netflix was called in for questioning on Friday after police said they had received complaints that some of the material in the show was insulting and blasphemous.Pandji Pragiwaksono came out ...Reuters
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Pricesmart Announces 11.1% Increase To Annual Dividend And Voting Results From The 2026 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders
Feb 6 (Reuters) - PriceSmart Inc PSMT.O:PRICESMART ANNOUNCES 11.1% INCREASE TO ANNUAL DIVIDEND AND VOTING RESULTS FROM THE 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERSPRICESMART INC - BOARD DECLARES ANNUAL CASH DIVIDEND OF $1.40 PER SHAREReuters
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Philip Morris forecasts upbeat annual profit on nicotine pouch sales
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Philip Morris International PM.N forecast higher-than-expected annual profit on Friday, betting on strong sales of its leading nicotine pouch label, Zyn, even as it strives to defend market share from rising competition. The world's largest tobacco company by market capitalizat...Reuters
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JPY: Political stability expected post-election – TD Securities
TD Securities anticipates a landslide victory for the LDP in Japan's upcoming Lower House election, which is expected to restore a stable political environment. The report warns that investors should be cautious of potential FX intervention if USD/JPY breaks above 160.
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Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold gains on safe-haven demand as equities fall, U.S.-Iran tensions linger
Silver up over 4% after falling below $65 during Asian tradeSilver, gold headed for second straight weekly lossIran, US start crucial talks in OmanCME raises margins for gold, silver on ThursdayBy Noel John Feb 6 (Reuters) - Gold prices gained on Friday, rebounding from a sharp selloff in the pre...Reuters
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Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Firms Propose Key Stablecoin Concessions To Advance CLARITY Act – Report
Crypto firms are reportedly stepping up efforts to advance the highly anticipated market structure bill by proposing potential compromises to address some of the banking sector’s concerns on stablecoins. Related Reading: South Korean Authorities Question Crypto Exchange Executives Over Lawmaker’s ‘F...Bitcoinist
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Olympics-Italy's Meloni plays down ICE agent furore as she meets Vance
MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Milan on Friday, hours before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, using the encounter to reaffirm the strength of U.S.–Italian ties despite tensions around the presence of U.S. security person...Reuters
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Cryptocurrencies
Here’s Why Vitalik Withdrew 16,384 Ethereum To Self-Fund The Roadmap
Recent on-chain data has shown that Vitalik Buterin’s withdrawal of 16,384 Ethereum has sparked renewed debate around the ETH distribution and founder intent. While large wallet movements often trigger speculation, this transfer aligns with a long-standing reality of the ETH development model,...NewsBTC
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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-US minerals push strains against anti-green pull
By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The Trump administration’s plan to rival China in producing critical minerals started with a curious first step: destroy demand. Now, as it tries to encourage investments in home-spun metals and rocks, the White House is pushing a $12 b...Reuters
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Global chip sales expected to hit $1 trillion this year, industry group says
By Stephen NellisSAN FRANCISCO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Global semiconductor sales are expected to hit $1 trillion this year, the Semiconductor Industry Association said on Friday.The group, which represents most U.S. chip firms, said that chip sales hit $791.7 billion in 2025, an increase of 25.6% over t...Reuters
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