Coinbase is accelerating its diversification strategy with the acquisition of The Clearing Company, reinforcing its push beyond pure crypto trading into multi-asset, event-driven markets. Prediction markets allow users to trade contracts linked to real-world outcomes — from elections and macro data to sports and policy decisions — effectively transforming expectations into tradable signals. While proponents...
SoftBank and Nvidia are reportedly negotiating a $1B+ investment into Skild AI, the fast-rising robotics foundation model startup, in a deal that would value the company at ~$14 billion — nearly 3× its valuation from earlier this year. Why Skild AI Is Attracting Mega Investors Founded in 2023 by former Meta AI researchers and backed...
Guggenheim Investments — the $357 billion U.S. asset manager — is actively considering opening an office in Saudi Arabia, expanding its Gulf footprint as the region accelerates investment in infrastructure, transportation, and technology. Already present in Dubai and in the process of licensing in Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim views the Gulf as a strategic growth hub....
Barrick Mining is evaluating an IPO for a new subsidiary that will hold its North American gold assets, capitalizing on record-high gold prices in 2025. Key Highlights Barrick will provide a formal update in February 2026.
Michael Burry — the famed “Big Short” investor — has shifted his criticism from the AI boom to Tesla, calling the automaker “ridiculously overvalued” in a new post on his Cassandra Unchained newsletter. Key Points The famed contrarian investor is once again sounding alarms — this time targeting the heart of the EV and AI...
Hedge funds have built their largest short positions since 2023 on UK companies heavily exposed to the domestic economy, according to a Goldman Sachs client note.The positioning shift comes just before Finance Minister Rachel Reeves’ budget, expected to include £35 billion in tax increases, which could pressure consumer demand and slow economic momentum. 🔻 Key...