Finance: News, Insights, Predictions

Doordash experienced its largest one-day stock decline, falling 17% due to concerns over spending. The company has spent billions this year on acquisitions, including the restaurant booking platform SevenRooms and the British delivery service Deliveroo.

Shares of DoorDash (NYSE:DASH), the on-demand food delivery service, dropped 15.5% in the morning session following the release of its third-quarter results.

Microsoft has announced the addition of native keyboard shortcuts for em and en dashes in Windows 11, a feature that punctuation enthusiasts and writers have eagerly anticipated.

Romania has officially acquired 18 used F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Netherlands for a mere 1 Euro, approximately $1.15. This significant deal raises questions about the reasons behind such a low selling price for the fighter jets.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama executed an impressive euro step slam to evade Luka Doncic's defense during the game against the Lakers on Wednesday night.

The euro-sterling currency pair is rebounding, aiming for its highest levels since May 2023, with trading around 0.8810 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday.

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Wednesday that the minimum wage in the country will rise to Euro 500 starting January 1, 2026, with a further increase to Euro 700 expected by the end of his term in 2029.

Serbian state-owned passenger railway operator Srbijavoz has announced a tender worth 4.69 billion dinars (approximately $46 million or €40 million) for the procurement of electric locomotives.

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate has faced considerable pressure, falling to 30-month lows near 1.1320. Rabobank forecasts that the rate will stabilize at approximately 1.1250 within the next 12 months.

Galatasaray is reportedly planning to make a bold move to sign Argentine superstar Lionel Messi on loan from Inter Miami during the upcoming winter transfer window.

Worldline announced on Thursday its intention to raise 500 million euros ($583 million) by partnering with some of France's largest banks. This capital injection will support a strategy focused on transforming the company's operations.

Worldline announced on Thursday its intention to raise 500 million euros ($583 million) by collaborating with several major banks in France. This capital injection will support the company's strategy for future growth and development.

Tether has partnered with KraneShares and a regulated exchange to enhance the development of tokenized capital markets through its asset tokenization platform, Hadron.

Cathie Wood of ARK Invest has reduced her long-term Bitcoin price forecast by $300,000, expressing concerns that stablecoins are diminishing Bitcoin's position as a store of value.

Tether's Hadron, KraneShares, and Bitfinex Securities have joined forces to develop a tokenized securities infrastructure aimed at tapping into the $10 trillion market.

Three prominent companies, Tether, Bitfinex, and KraneShares, have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the tokenized securities market. This collaboration is in response to industry forecasts of significant growth in the sector.

Tether's Hadron has partnered with KraneShares and Bitfinex Securities to create tokenized investment products. This collaboration aims to facilitate the tokenization of real-world assets.

Tether's asset tokenization platform, Hadron, has formed a strategic partnership with Kraneshares, a global asset management firm, to enhance global tokenization initiatives.

Bitso, the leading digital financial services company in Latin America, has integrated Tether (USDT) on the Solana blockchain. This move aims to enhance the speed and affordability of stablecoin transactions for its users.

Could 2025 mark a significant turning point for stablecoins, similar to the impact of ChatGPT? While it is a possibility, the slow progress of this new payment technology suggests that widespread adoption may take time.

Tether's asset tokenization platform, Hadron, has entered into a strategic partnership with KraneShares, a global asset management firm, and Bitfinex Securities to enhance tokenized capital markets.

Circle has updated its USDC stablecoin terms of service to permit users to purchase firearms and weapons that adhere to applicable laws. The previous policy prohibited such transactions.

Circle has updated its USDC policy to permit legal firearm transactions, receiving political support and sparking renewed discussions on financial neutrality.

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has retracted its policy that banned firearm purchases after facing significant political backlash.

Circle has announced that it now allows legal firearm purchases using the USDC stablecoin, with the only restriction being the prohibition of transactions that violate applicable laws.