Quick Overview Fourth quarter revenue climbs 5.4%, matching forecasts, while margins compress to 14.1% Earnings per share of $3.68 surpass expectations, though adjusted EBITDA comes in light Hollister brand delivers 15% revenue jump; Abercrombie nameplate slips 1% year-over-year First quarter outlook trails estimates by 2.8%, triggering significant price fluctuations Balance sheet remains robust with $760M […]
Here’s why Mantra price surged 62% despite modest crypto market gains
Mantra price has surged sharply after upgrade, rebrand, and 1:4 token split. MANTRA jumped 62% in 24 hours to trade at $0.02419 at press time, sharply outperforming a relatively calm broader market where Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP posted gains of…
Bitcoin is a real-time sentiment gauge for weekend warmongering
Bitcoin reacted to Iran war news while stock markets were closed, showing how crypto is becoming a real-time gauge of macro risk.
Kraken Breaks New Ground with Federal Reserve Master Account Approval
TLDR Payward Financial (Kraken Financial) obtained the cryptocurrency industry’s first limited-purpose Federal Reserve master account Direct integration with Fedwire and other essential U.S. payment infrastructure is now possible Initial approval spans one year with a gradual implementation beginning with enterprise-level customers Operations run through a Wyoming Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) charter utilizing a full-reserve […]
Wedbush’s Top 10 Resilient Tech Stocks: Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), and Palantir (PLTR) Lead the Pack
TLDR Wedbush Securities identifies 10 technology stocks built to withstand geopolitical uncertainty stemming from Iran tensions Microsoft earns top billing as the premier defensive technology investment, supported by a massive $625B order backlog Three cybersecurity firms — CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Check Point Software — emerge as particularly attractive defensive holdings Palantir stands out […]
Iran’s Nobitex Crypto Exchange Weathers Storm, Demonstrates Impressive Resilience in 2026
According to TRM Labs, Iran’s biggest crypto exchange, Nobitex, has not displayed any definite signs of capital flight after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The exchange’s activities after the brief jump in volume were more likely its normal liquidity management rather than withdrawals made by the users. Nobitex’s Robust Liquidity Management TRM’s study […]
XRP Derivatives Activity: OI Hits $2.23 Billion as Short Positions Get Liquidated
XRP open interest rose as much as 8% as volatility increased on the markets.
Angle Protocol Winds Down EURA and USDA Stablecoins After Community Governance Vote
TLDR: Angle Protocol’s AIP-112 vote approved an orderly wind down of both EURA and USDA stablecoins. EURA and USDA holders can redeem tokens 1:1 for EURC and USDC until March 1, 2027, on Ethereum. Remaining reserves after redemption will be airdropped pro-rata to eligible Ethereum-based holders. The Angle team now operates Merkl, a leading DeFi […]
MEXC Partners with Ondo Finance to Launch Tokenized US Equities in Defense and Energy Sectors
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange, redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, today announced the launch of seven tokenized US equities across defense and energy sectors in partnership with Ondo Finance. The tokens are available for immediate trading on MEXC. The assets trade […]
Why JPMorgan’s Top Blockchain Architect Just Walked Out the Door
Key Takeaways Standard Chartered has hired Naveen Mallela, the architect behind JPMorgan’s $5B/day blockchain payments platform The move signals a strategic shift from “fast follower” to building proprietary on-chain infrastructure Major banks including HSBC, Citi, and Lloyds are racing to embed digital assets into core banking systems Specialized blockchain talent is becoming one of the […]