What’s Happening in the Philippines, Local News and Philippine People
February’s Bitcoin headlines have run the gamut of extreme forecasts, ranging from a potential drop to $30,000 to year-end predictions as high as $150,000. This stream of Bitcoin price updates has effectively become a barometer for the overall sentiment in
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TLDR: In the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, Medtronic experiences an 8.7% revenue growth, led by the cardiac and diabetes sectors. The cardiac ablation division witnesses an 80% revenue growth, driven by PFA technology. The diabetes business grows by
MoreTLDR: Nvidia’s stock has pulled back, but Citigroup sets a $270 target, pointing to 50% potential upside. Citigroup reaffirms ‘Buy’ rating on Nvidia, with strong AI growth projections for 2026. Nvidia’s revenue is expected to outpace consensus estimates, driven by
MoreTLDR Nexo is re-entering the U.S. market, partnering with Bakkt to access regulated crypto services. It provides flexible yield programs, credit lines, and trading tools that comply with U.S. regulations. Nexo’s $11B AUM and $371B in total global transactions underscore
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In the landscape of high-potential assets this year, certain projects are emerging as the top cryptos to watch currently. BlockDAG dominates the discussion after its Mainnet launch, outperforming industry leaders like Ethereum with a throughput of 5000 TPS. Its final
MoreTLDR: Metaplanet’s revenue jumps 738% driven by its Bitcoin strategy. Metaplanet is now Japan’s largest Bitcoin holder, with a total of 35,102 BTC. Metaplanet’s success is fueled by its Bitcoin holdings, with a target to hold 1% of global Bitcoin
MoreTLDR Rivian’s stock soared by 26.64% to $17.73 following analysts’ upgrades of ratings and hikes in price targets after the Q4 earnings report TD Cowen raised its price target from $13 to $17, while UBS upgraded Rivian from Sell to
MoreTLDR Hapag-Lloyd is engaged in advanced negotiations to purchase Zim Integrated Shipping Services for more than $3 billion, collaborating with Israeli private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds. This transaction would result in the delisting of Zim shares; the company went
MoreTLDR Siemens increased its 2026 revenue forecast to the upper half of its 6-8% growth range following a robust first quarter, fueled by AI and data center demand. First-quarter orders rose 10% to $21.5 billion, with U.S. orders skyrocketing 54%
MoreTLDR Shopify’s stock dropped 11% following its Q4 earnings report—even though revenue rose 31% year-over-year to $3.67 billion, surpassing analyst forecasts The company provided guidance for revenue growth in the low 30% range for Q1 2026—far higher than the 25.1%
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TLDR Oil prices are largely unchanged, with Brent crude at $67.60/barrel and WTI at $62.30/barrel, as markets await U.S.-Iran discussions. Both benchmarks recorded weekly losses, with little chance of breaking above $70 without supply interruptions in the Middle East. A
MoreTLDR Russia sets its sights on curbing the daily 50 billion ruble surge in crypto activity through stringent regulations. New crypto laws are designed to bring Bitcoin trading under control. The Moscow Exchange is eyeing up to $15 billion in
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TLDR Animoca Brands was granted a VASP license by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority on February 5, 2026 The license enables Animoca to provide broker-dealer services and investment management to institutional and qualified investors in Dubai Animoca Brands holds an
MoreTLDRs; Citigroup shares declined slightly before a shortened trading week, weighed down by news of its Russia withdrawal and insider selling. The bank anticipates a $1.2 billion pre-tax loss as its Russian subsidiary AO Citibank rebrands and winds down operations.
MoreTLDRs; Chevron shares climb due to the strategic sale of its Hong Kong fuel business, underscoring its Asian expansion and robust sector momentum. Thai energy company Bangchak’s $270 million acquisition enhances Chevron’s regional presence and boosts investor confidence. CVX closes
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TLDR Bitcoin has stayed below the $70,000 mark for 10 consecutive days, while the total cryptocurrency market capitalization has fallen by $48 billion to $2.33 trillion Strategy intends to convert $6 billion in convertible bond debt into equity, with its
MoreKey Takeaways; Spotify shares advanced by 2.8% as investors carefully observe AI developments across the technology sector. Growth in premium subscribers and strong user engagement are helping Spotify maintain its gains amidst broader tech market volatility. Traders continue to be
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TLDR Ray Dalio has warned that escalating geopolitical tensions may spark a “capital war” disrupting global capital flows and financial markets The AI industry is projected to need an estimated $3 trillion by 2030, with most funding coming from debt
MoreTLDR: FSS is enhancing its artificial intelligence for cryptocurrency market surveillance by adding H100 GPUs. The VISTA platform has been upgraded to improve its ability to detect concealed trading patterns. The AI system can now identify coordinated cryptocurrency manipulation in
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TLDR Bittensor (TAO) saw a 5.1% increase over the last week, coinciding with improved investor sentiment towards AI-related investments. A supply halving event in December reduced daily emissions from 7,200 to 3,600 TAO tokens, with three-quarters of the total supply
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