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Kalshi has launched its own research unit and released its first set of data, which it claims is more accurate than the forecasts typically issued by Wall Street. Kalshi is moving beyond just trading infrastructure with the launch of its own research division that is dedicated to studying prediction markets and turning platform data into

Despite official claims of recovery, Venezuela is heading toward 2026 burdened by deep structural weaknesses and rising uncertainty. Economist Aldo Contreras and political analyst Pablo Quintero told Invezz the country remains trapped in a prolonged downturn that began more than a decade ago. Venezuela’s gross domestic product peaked at over $460 billion in 2012. The

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) began the new week under pressure, posting net outflows of $142.2 million on December 22, underscoring continued caution among institutional investors as the year-end approaches. According to flow data, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) was the lone bright spot, recording modest net inflows of $6.0 million. However, those gains were

Bybit will gradually restrict accounts for its Japanese users starting in 2026 in a bid to comply with local regulatory requirements. Bybit has started notifying Japanese users that it will “discontinue services” and “gradually implement account restrictions” in an effort to comply with Japanese regulations, the exchange said in a December 22 announcement. “If you’re

Copper prices have climbed to a fresh all-time high above $12,000 a metric ton, putting the industrial metal on track for its strongest annual performance since 2009. The rally has been driven by a combination of severe supply disruptions and trade dislocations linked to the tariff agenda of US President Donald Trump, affecting global copper

Harman International, owned by Samsung Electronics, is buying a key driver-assistance business from ZF Group in a €1.5 billion transaction that reflects mounting financial pressure across Europe’s auto-supplier sector. The purchase brings radar, smart camera, and automotive computing operations under Harman at a time when suppliers are reassessing capital-intensive portfolios. For Samsung, which bought Harman

Ferrari stock price has had a difficult year, falling from a high of $516 in July to the current $375, a move that has erased its market capitalization from the year-to-date high of $136 billion to the current $90 billion.  Ferrari stock price dropped amid concerns about the company Ferrari, the iconic Italian supercar company,

Portugal’s housing pressures sharpened again in the third quarter, pushing affordability further into the political spotlight. Fresh official data showed prices rising at a record pace, underlining how far the market has moved beyond the reach of many residents. The latest surge reflects a mix of strong demand, limited supply, and population growth, with policymakers

Blockchain security firm CertiK has flagged a suspicious on-chain incident involving the loss of nearly $2.3 million in digital assets, after detecting unusual wallet activity through its monitoring systems. The case was identified using CertiK’s Skylens platform, which tracks abnormal fund movements and behavioural patterns across public blockchains. The incident highlights how wallet-level breaches continue