Finance: News, Insights, Predictions

Montenegro's state transport administration announced that local construction firm Bemax has commenced road repair projects valued at 11.5 million euros ($13.5 million) on a 9-kilometer stretch.

Investor morale in the euro zone fell sharply in September, reaching its lowest point since April, according to a survey released on Monday. This decline was attributed to renewed economic concerns.

Spain's BBVA officially initiated a hostile takeover bid valued at 14.8 billion euros for its smaller competitor, Sabadell, on Monday, marking the commencement of the deal's acceptance process.

Large currency speculators in the Euro futures market have slightly reduced their net long positions, as indicated by the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Global stock markets experienced mixed but cautiously optimistic sentiment on Monday, September 8, 2025, influenced by recent geopolitical developments. The Nikkei 225 in Asia showed significant gains, while the Euro Stoxx 50 and the U.S. Dow remained cautious.

Europe is optimistic about the development of the digital euro. Traditionally, cash has been the primary anchor for commercial bank deposits, which are direct claims on the central bank.

The MINI Cooper and MINI Aceman have received top ratings in the Euro NCAP crash tests, achieving a prestigious 5-star rating. This success means that four models in the latest MINI family have now earned this high standard of safety.

Colombia announced its intention to issue euro-denominated bonds for the first time since 2016 and will also initiate a tender offer for dollar notes, as part of its financial strategy.

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has established the foreign exchange rates for 22 international currencies as of Monday, September 8.

Spain's BBVA has officially initiated a hostile takeover bid for its smaller rival Sabadell, offering 14.8 billion euros, equivalent to approximately $17.34 billion.

Spanish bank BBVA has officially initiated its 14.8 billion euro ($17.34 billion) hostile takeover bid for Sabadell. Analysts believe there may be potential for additional incentives in this acquisition attempt.

Tether CEO refuted rumors regarding Bitcoin sales, stating that the company's BTC holdings have actually grown when considering transfers to different projects.

The recent removal of several thousand bitcoins from Tether's balance sheet has sparked significant controversy. Over the weekend, the issuer of USDT became the center of attention as this incident raised questions about its financial practices.

Tether has made an additional investment of $100 million in Elemental Altus Royalties, a Canadian gold royalty company, reinforcing its commitment to a gold-backed strategy.

A prominent market analyst has predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to $150,000 before experiencing a significant market collapse in 2026.

Tether has addressed recent speculation regarding a $3.9 billion transfer, clarifying that no Bitcoin was sold. This clarification comes after a noticeable decrease in Tether's reported Bitcoin holdings from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2025.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino addressed rumors on X, stating that the company did not sell its Bitcoin holdings to purchase gold.

Tether is set to integrate its artificial intelligence platform, QVAC AI, with the peer-to-peer messaging app Keet. This move aims to provide users with fully private messaging capabilities enhanced by cryptocurrency transfers.

Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of Tether, denied rumors that the company is selling Bitcoin. He stated that Tether will continue to invest its profits in safe assets as global conditions worsen.

Bitcoin's price remains volatile, but analysts are optimistic, predicting it could reach $1 million. Additionally, Bitcoin Hyper has successfully raised over $14.4 million during its current presale.

The Tether Keet app has launched QVAC AI, a personal assistant that facilitates crypto payments using Bitcoin, USDT, XAUT, and the Lightning Network.

Tether, the firm behind the largest stablecoin USDT, is shifting its strategy from merely holding gold bullion in vaults to actively pursuing investments in gold mining.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denied allegations that the company sold Bitcoin, emphasizing that Tether remains committed to investing in safe assets such as Bitcoin, gold, and land.

Stablecoins have gained traction as a mainstream financial instrument, largely due to the backing of the Trump administration. This development poses significant challenges for local banks.

Tether, the company behind the stablecoin USDT, held discussions with officials from Shinhan Bank, a prominent South Korean financial institution, on September 8.