Finance: News, Insights, Predictions

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in North Macedonia dropped to 467.5 million euros ($552 million) in 2025, a substantial decrease from 1.2 billion euros in 2024.

Bare Knuckle Fight Championship (BKFC), the prominent bare-knuckle boxing organization partially supported by Conor McGregor, is set to make its eagerly awaited return to Spain.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, in collaboration with Serbia's Banca Intesa, will provide 120 million euros to support local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and initiatives led by women.

Croatia's finance ministry announced the sale of one-year Treasury bills amounting to 827.8 million euros ($978.4 million), falling short of its target of 900 million euros.

In the last winter trading session on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange, the US dollar, euro, and Russian rouble all experienced an increase in their exchange rates.

The pound has dropped to its lowest point against the euro in over two months, prompting traders to seek protection against potential further declines following a special election.

Two British tourists have been arrested in Benidorm for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping in an attempt to extort a £725 ransom.

Tether has strategically invested in Whop, an emerging online marketplace, to facilitate the integration of stablecoin payments.

The cryptocurrency market is facing challenges as Tether (USDT) exchange reserves have significantly decreased, indicating tighter liquidity conditions.

Tether announced that it has frozen approximately $4.2 billion in USDT stablecoin due to connections with illicit activity, with the majority of these actions occurring recently.

Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer globally, announced that it has frozen approximately $4.2 billion worth of its USDT tokens due to associations with illegal activities.

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the seizure of $61 million in Tether, which is reportedly linked to fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes known as pig butchering scams.

Tether's re-entry into the United States aligns with a remarkable private valuation in the financial markets, nearing $375 billion and showcasing a striking 99% profit margin.

Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin USDT, has frozen approximately $4.2 billion in crypto tokens due to their connections with illicit activities.

Tether's USDT maintains its price peg despite increasing competition from yield-bearing stablecoins and changing regulatory environments.

Recent secondary market transactions indicate that Tether, the stablecoin leader, could be valued at approximately $375 billion. This valuation may elevate its top shareholder's wealth beyond that of Warren Buffett.

Tether, the El Salvador-based stablecoin issuer, announced that it has frozen approximately $4.2 billion of its crypto tokens due to associations with illicit activities, primarily occurring in recent times.

The market capitalization of stablecoins represents the total value of various stablecoins, which maintain stable performance throughout the day.

Gracy Chen announced that USDC is now available on Morph, alongside new business and consumer payment solutions for the blockchain.

The trading volume for #CRCL, #Circle, and #USDC has reached exceptional levels, characterized as "event-level" volume. This indicates a significant increase in market activity surrounding these assets.

Canza Finance has successfully integrated USDC into its cross-border transactions and structured asset models, according to a report by Circle on February 27.

Binance Earn has announced a new campaign for its USDC Simple Earn Flexible Products. During the promotional period, users who subscribe to USDC can enjoy an annual percentage rate of up to 5.5%.

Morph Network is introducing the USDC stablecoin along with Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to its platform. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility and use of the stablecoin.

Concerns have been raised about the potential impact on Ethereum if stablecoin issuers such as Circle (USDC) and Tether (USDT) were to create public chains. However, experts believe that Ethereum's foundation is strong enough to withstand such developments.

Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) announced its Q4 results, which surpassed expectations due to robust adoption of USDC and an increase in on-chain transaction volumes.