Silver Market Surges as Prices Triple and Outpace Bitcoin
Silver prices have surged to a record $108 per ounce, with Shanghai prices reaching $124, sharply outperforming bitcoin and producing one of the largest regional price gaps on record.
Story of the Day
Catch up quickly with the day’s most important and insightful stories. Our Stories of the Day category curates the standout articles across markets, economy, business, personal finance and innovation. Each post brings together multiple key developments, breaking news or deep-dive features chosen for their impact and relevance. It’s a fast, reliable way to understand what really matters today without scrolling through dozens of feeds. Whether you want a quick overview or a richer perspective, this section delivers the essential stories with context and clarity.
Blue Origin Introduces TeraWave Network With Speeds Up to 6 Tbps
Blue Origin introduced its TeraWave satellite communications network, promising data speeds of up to 6 terabits per second for enterprise clients. The constellation is set for deployment by 2027, positioning it as a high-capacity rival to Starlink.
U.S. Markets Suffer $1.4 Trillion Selloff as Stocks Slide and Gold Hits Record
U.S. equities suffered a sharp selloff that wiped out roughly $1.4 trillion in market value in a single session, marking the worst daily performance since October 2025. While stocks and cryptocurrencies tumbled, gold surged to a fresh all-time high.
Elon Musk Seeks Up to $134 Billion in Damages From OpenAI and Microsoft
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Elon Musk is pursuing up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming he was misled after OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission and entered a deep commercial partnership with Microsoft.
BlackRock Posts Higher Q4 Profit as ETF Inflows and Index Fund Demand Accelerate
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
BlackRock reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit driven by strong ETF inflows and heightened demand for index funds, underscoring continued investor interest in passive strategies amid market volatility.
Bitcoin Breaks $96,000 as Commodities Surge in Broad Risk Rally
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Global markets surged as bitcoin climbed above $96,000 for the first time since November, while silver and copper hit fresh records amid aggressive short covering and renewed investor risk appetite.
Polygon Commits $250 Million to Expand Stablecoin Payments Network
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Blockchain network Polygon says it will invest $250 million in deals aimed at boosting stablecoin payment adoption and infrastructure, positioning itself as a key hub for crypto payment activity.
Gold Breaks Above $4,600 for First Time as Political and Geopolitical Risks Surge
By
Michael Foster
• 2 mins read
Gold surged past $4,600 an ounce for the first time as investors rushed into safe-haven assets amid mounting political pressure on the Federal Reserve and escalating geopolitical tensions.
Nasdaq and CME Group Launch Joint Crypto Index to Expand Institutional Access
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Nasdaq and CME Group have unveiled a joint crypto index aimed at bringing greater transparency and institutional-grade benchmarks to digital asset markets.
Discord Files Confidentially for IPO as Tech Listing Pipeline Builds
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Chat platform Discord has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, signaling renewed momentum in venture-backed tech listings as market sentiment improves.
Energy Stocks Rally as Markets Endorse Washington’s Move in Venezuela
By
Michael Foster
• 2 mins read
Global markets whipsawed after political upheaval in Venezuela, pushing oil and gas sharply lower while triggering a powerful rally in U.S. energy stocks, precious metals, and bitcoin.
Warren Buffett Steps Down After 60 Years, Hands Berkshire Hathaway Reins to Greg Abel
By
Michael Foster
• 3 mins read
Warren Buffett will step aside as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway this week after six decades, marking the end of one of the most successful leadership tenures in corporate history.
AMD and Nvidia Signal GPU Price Hikes in 2026 as Memory Costs Surge
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
AMD and Nvidia are preparing to raise graphics card prices in early 2026 as soaring memory costs squeeze margins and disrupt long-standing pricing strategies.
Fed Emergency Injection Sparks Market Fears After Silver Bet Backfires
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
The Federal Reserve injected at least $17 billion into a major U.S. bank after heavy losses linked to a failed silver trade, reviving fears of systemic stress as precious metal prices soar.
Silver Smashes Records Above $82, Becomes World’s Second-Largest Asset
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Silver surged to a historic high above $82 per ounce, posting its strongest performance since 1979 and overtaking Nvidia by market value amid an explosive commodities rally.