Author: Pritam Barman

Crypto market today analysis shows bitcoin holding steady near its weekly highs while the broader altcoin market continues to struggle. Despite persistent downtrends across many major tokens, overall sentiment has improved as volatility cools and traders look for signs of a potential reversal. Bitcoin traded around $93,500 on Thursday, maintaining levels not seen since early in the week, while ether rose to $3,200 after completing its Fusaka upgrade. Although both assets remain in multi-week declines marked by lower highs and lower lows, the market’s tone has shifted slightly as fear eases and liquidity returns. The latest Fear and Greed Index…

Digital banking safety has become a front-and-center topic as more Americans shift their finances online, seeking higher interest rates and faster access to their money. Once considered futuristic, digital banks are now mainstream, offering tools that traditional banks often cannot match. Yet, as adoption grows, many consumers still harbor concerns about security and reliability — a hesitation rooted in decades of brick-and-mortar habits. For some, the idea of banking without a physical branch feels unsettling. The shift from face-to-face interactions to mobile apps and virtual cards marks a major change in how people manage their money. But financial experts argue…

Epstein files release efforts are entering a critical stage as bipartisan lawmakers push the Justice Department for an immediate briefing on its progress. With the 30-day deadline established by the newly enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act fast approaching, members of Congress are pressing Attorney General Pam Bondi for clarity on what remains to be done — and whether any new information could delay the legal mandate. In a letter dated Wednesday and obtained first by NBC News, five lawmakers from both parties and both chambers expressed concern that procedural or evidentiary issues could interfere with the timely release of documents.…

Tesla stock overvalued — that’s the message from “Big Short” investor Michael Burry, who has once again placed Tesla in his crosshairs. In a new note published through his Cassandra Unchained newsletter, Burry calls the electric-vehicle giant “ridiculously overvalued,” arguing that the company’s trillion-dollar valuation sits on weakening fundamentals and increasingly speculative growth narratives. Burry, best known for predicting the U.S. housing collapse ahead of the financial crisis, believes Tesla’s soaring market cap and CEO Elon Musk’s enormous compensation package leave shareholders exposed. Without stock buybacks and with heavy equity-based compensation, he says investors face ongoing dilution at a time…

Underappreciated AI chip stocks are drawing new attention from investors as dealmaking accelerates across the artificial intelligence landscape. According to Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst Kunjan Sobhani, companies such as Marvell Technology (MRVL) and Broadcom (AVGO) may be positioned for significant upside as the next wave of AI infrastructure demand develops. While Nvidia continues to dominate the industry narrative, Sobhani argues that investors may be overlooking two critical beneficiaries of expanding hyperscaler activity. Speaking in a recent interview, Sobhani emphasized that the second half of 2026 could mark a major turning point for AI chip demand. Recent partnerships — including…

Hong Kong IPO fundraising has reached its strongest level in years, with new data showing the market’s total proceeds climbing back above HKD 200 billion for the first time since 2021. According to Wind and Livereport, 91 companies completed listings in the first 11 months of 2025, raising HKD 259.889 billion — the highest total among global exchanges this year. The performance marks a powerful resurgence for Hong Kong as a preferred international listing venue. Behind the sharp revival is a combination of large-scale IPOs, new regulatory momentum, and the rising influence of Chinese investment banks, which now dominate the…

Obamacare premium spikes are emerging as one of the biggest concerns for Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act coverage, as a new KFF poll shows millions could walk away from their health plans if federal subsidies expire this year. The findings highlight the growing pressure facing Congress in December as lawmakers debate whether to extend pandemic-era tax credits that helped keep insurance affordable. A new nationwide poll from the health-research firm KFF reveals how sharply consumers could react if premiums nearly double in 2026. Roughly one-quarter of Americans enrolled in ACA marketplace plans said they may forgo insurance altogether…

Coinbase stock valuation is back in focus after a volatile stretch for shares and renewed excitement around potential crypto ETF approvals. The stock has swung sharply in recent weeks. It is up 2.3% over the past week, but still down 24.4% over the last month and 16.0% over the past year. Longer-term holders, however, are sitting on gains of about 512.7% over three years. With regulatory headlines and shifting sentiment around digital assets driving both optimism and caution, investors are asking whether Coinbase Global is now a bargain or simply reflecting renewed crypto hype. Fresh analysis from Simply Wall St…

The PNC digital banking experience is getting a major overhaul as the Pittsburgh-based lender races to bring its online and mobile channels up to the same standard as its highly rated branches. Known for emphasizing hospitality and elevated service in its physical locations, PNC has seen customer experience scores strengthen in-branch. Now, leadership is betting that a replatformed online system, a new AI-built mobile app and a growing branch footprint can work together to create human-level quality in digital interactions too. Retail lending head Alex Overstrom and CEO Bill Demchak have both acknowledged a gap: while customers praise PNC’s branch…

Service staff in digital banking are emerging as the real backbone of modern finance, even though most customers never see them. On the surface, banking apps feel seamless. A card tap goes through, a transfer lands in seconds, a balance updates in real time. To users, it looks like pure automation. Behind that smooth experience, however, sits an intricate web of checks, reconciliations, fraud reviews, manual overrides and late‑night incident calls. When something breaks, it is rarely artificial intelligence that steps in first. It is almost always a person. This largely unseen workforce is what keeps digital banking stable from…