Germany Blocks Facebook From Accessing Non-User Contact Data
A German court has ruled that Facebook cannot access contact data from individuals who are not registered on the platform, citing violations of European data protection laws.
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Glassnode Launches GEX Heatmap to Track Bitcoin Volatility Regimes
Glassnode has launched a new tool called the Gamma Exposure Strike Heatmap to track how Bitcoin options dealers adjust their positions across strike prices, offering traders a new way to analyze market dynamics.
Tim Draper Bets Bitcoin Will Surge 4x by 2028 on Polymarket
Tech investor Tim Draper has predicted Bitcoin will surge fourfold by 2028 and is offering a bet on the prediction platform Polymarket.
Retail Crime Surges: CVS, Walmart, Home Depot Face Organized Theft Crisis
Retailers across the U.S. are grappling with a surge in shoplifting and organized retail crime, with incidents rising by 18% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a new report.
NCC Bank Cardholders Get Exclusive Perks at Sayeman Resorts in Cox’s Bazar
NCC Bank has partnered with Sayeman Beach Resort and Sayeman Heritage in Cox's Bazar, offering exclusive benefits to its credit cardholders.
NAFDAC Seizes ₦3 Billion in Fake Cosmetics from Lagos Warehouse
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized over ₦3 billion worth of banned and counterfeit cosmetic products from a warehouse in Lagos, marking one of the largest such operations in recent years.
Cross-border payments backbone of international monetary, financial systems – Cardoso
Cross-border payments have become the backbone of the international monetary and financial system, Nigeria's Central Bank Governor Yemi Cardoso declared Thursday. He called for digital reforms to slash costs and boost inclusion in developing economies.
Small caps to watch: Earnings from MTY Food Group, Organigram’s German acquisition and more
Canada's S&P/TSX Small Cap Index climbed 64 percent over the past 52 weeks through Thursday's close, reaching a record 1,413.69 on Jan. 29. MTY Food Group reported fourth-quarter revenue that topped estimates and swung to a profit, driving potential activity in its shares.
Renault Austral: The Euro Hybrid SUV Americans Are Importing Early
American car enthusiasts are bypassing U.S. dealers to personally import the Renault Austral, a compact hybrid SUV popular in Europe for its fuel efficiency and Google-integrated tech. The vehicle, unavailable through official channels stateside, has sparked buzz on YouTube, Reddit and TikTok.
Corporate PPA deals down 10% in 2025 as AI demand plugs gaps
Corporate power purchase agreements for clean energy fell 10% in 2025 to 55.9 gigawatts across 712 deals, marking the second-best year on record, a BloombergNEF report shows. Technology giants Meta, Amazon, Google and Microsoft drove nearly half the global volume as AI demand offset broader declines.
New home sales outpace forecasts, signaling strength in housing market By Investing.com
New single-family home sales in the US jumped to a 745,000 annualized rate last month, topping economist forecasts of 732,000. The surge from June's 656,000 rate points to renewed buyer demand in the housing sector.
Fraud Reports Jump 137% in Ireland as Major Crimes Fall, Garda Data Shows
Fraud and economic crimes in Ireland surged by 137% in 2025, according to new garda statistics, even as most major crimes saw a decline.
American Airlines Inspects Boeing 737 MAX 8 After Bullet Damage in Colombia
American Airlines is conducting a full inspection of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 that was found with bullet holes after landing in Miami, following a suspected attack in Colombia.
Partnered prosperity in a Globalist Gambit: Mapping India’s trade ascent
India's economy will expand by 6.2 percent in 2026-27 and 6.4 percent in 2027-28, the OECD forecasts in its latest Economic Outlook. The projection comes as New Delhi seals free trade agreements with economic powerhouses to counter U.S. tariffs and global trade fragmentation.
Warning: Ethereum Bull Trap Ahead or Historic Breakout Loading?
Ethereum's price swings sharply between explosive rallies and steep pullbacks, trapping traders as whales hunt liquidity in a high-volatility market. Analysts debate if the action signals a bull trap or the start of a historic breakout driven by Layer-2 growth and institutional interest.