Finance: News, Insights, Predictions

Damon Dash has launched an original talk show series titled 'OG Stories' on BET, where he will engage in conversations with prominent figures from his inner circle.

Dash cam footage reveals a Milwaukee officer hanging onto the window of a tow truck just moments before the driver was fatally shot on Thursday in the city's south side.

AFP reporters have been interviewing various individuals in Iran to illustrate the challenges of daily life amid ongoing US and Israeli bombardments, coupled with widespread shop closures and rising unemployment.

DoorDash has seen significant growth in its Marketplace Gross Order Value (GOV), driven by increased demand across its various platforms.

DoorDash, Inc. (DASH), valued at $73.6 billion, operates as a commerce platform that links merchants, consumers, and delivery drivers via its online service.

DoorDash's Marketplace Gross Order Value (GOV) surged by 39% to reach $29.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by significant growth in retail and grocery sectors. The forecast for the first quarter of 2026 suggests continued positive momentum in GOV.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group announced that its financing in Croatia reached 547 million euros ($631 million) last year, aimed at promoting technological advancements in the country.

Allianz has become an associate member of Euro NCAP's Safer Trucks programme, providing claims data and risk analysis to enhance the safety of heavy goods vehicles.

This week’s pedigree story may be delayed, but it highlights the significance of Euro Blueblood Sires, particularly focusing on the prominent horses Sire out of Fashion and Chicquita, amidst the backdrop of seven G1 races.

One of Cuevas del Almanzora's cherished traditions is making a comeback. The Town Hall has announced the 19th Non-Motorised Downhill Kart Race will take place soon, bringing excitement back to the community.

BMW has announced a projected profit of seven billion euros for the year 2025, despite the current challenges facing the automotive industry. This announcement comes as the company prepares for a pivotal year with the launch of its Neue Klasse range of vehicles.

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong indicate that despite rising nominal expectations for European Central Bank rates, the Euro is under pressure due to oil-driven factors.

The dollar continued its upward trend against the euro on Thursday, marking a third consecutive day of gains. This rise brings the dollar closer to its highest levels of the year, driven by escalating energy prices impacting the euro.

Circle's EURC has become the leading euro stablecoin, yet the euro stablecoin market remains limited, accounting for only 0.35% of the total decentralized finance (DeFi) supply. This stagnation is largely due to fragmented liquidity, which hinders further growth in the sector.

Tether has invested $5.2 million in a seed round for Ark Labs, aiming to develop programmable Bitcoin finance through its platform, Arkade, and to integrate USDT back into Bitcoin's base layer.

In early March 2026, Rumble Inc. announced its Q4 2025 sales reached $27.07 million, while reporting a net loss of $32.69 million. For the full year of 2025, the company's total sales amounted to $100.62 million.

Tether has announced funding for startup Ark Labs, aimed at developing programmable payment infrastructure on the Bitcoin network.

On Thursday, the leading coins in social media discussions, based on social data, include Tether ($USDT), which experienced a notable on-chain error involving approximately $50.4 million.

Tether Holdings SA Chief Investment Officer Richard Heathcote will step down after managing the substantial reserves that support its primary stablecoin and overseeing a series of investment deals.

Tether has supported Ark Labs in raising $5.2 million in seed funding to enhance stablecoin and programmable finance infrastructure on the Bitcoin network. This funding aligns with Arkade's initiative to incorporate support for digital assets, including infrastructure tailored for stablecoins like USDT.

Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, participated in a $5.2 million funding round for Ark Labs. This investment aims to support software development that will enable stablecoins to facilitate transactions and settlements.

Tether's Chief Investment Officer Richard Heathcote is transitioning to an advisory position, with Zachary Lyons appointed to succeed him. Additionally, Tether has made investments in Ark Labs and Arkade, focusing on bitcoin infrastructure.

Circle's USDC has demonstrated resilience, attracting attention from Wall Street as analysts adopt a bullish outlook. Additionally, Pepeto's exchange presale has achieved an impressive 267-fold return.

A whale has invested 5.6 million USDC in Hyperliquid to initiate a 20x leveraged short position on oil, anticipating that crude prices, influenced by Iran, will revert from their current level near $96.

Circle's stock has experienced a remarkable increase of over 120% since early February. This surge follows a report from William Blair, which highlights the growing market share of USDC, its extensive cross-chain capabilities, and its strong position in payment processing.