Dollar Weakness Spurs Yen Gains, Gold Hits $5,000

Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory, has benefited significantly from the “.ai” top-level domain, originally assigned in the mid-1990s. The surge in demand for “.ai” domains, driven by the popularity of AI technology.

This Sherwood News article reports that Anguilla has seen a surge in revenue from the sale of '.ai' domain names, contributing an estimated $70 million to the government's income in 2023. The number of '.ai' domains surpassed 1 million in early 2024, suggesting continued growth in revenue from domain name registrations.

The percentage of U.S. employees using AI in the workplace increased slightly in Q4 2025, with frequent use rising from 10% to 12% since 2023. 49% report that they “never” use AI.

Gallup's latest data shows a continued rise in AI adoption in the U.S. workplace, with frequent use increasing by three percentage points to 26% in Q4 2025. While total AI use remained flat, usage varies significantly by industry and role type. Knowledge-based industries and remote-capable roles report the highest AI adoption, while production and service-based sectors show lower use. Leaders are more likely to use AI frequently than managers and individual contributors, suggesting a need for clear AI use cases and communication.

Wall Street braced for a private credit meltdown. The risk of one is rising

TL;DR Private credit has surged in popularity since post-financial crisis regulations discouraged banks from serving riskier borrowers. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned after a pair of private credit-backed companies declared bankruptcy that problems in credit are rarely

Silver Breaks Milestone $100 For The First Time As Gold Nears $5,000

Precious metals continued a record-breaking rally

Trump Just KILLED Credit Cards!! Here's What Replaces Them...

This video discusses the growing trend of crypto card adoption and the potential impact of changes to credit card interest rates and fees, as well as pending crypto regulations.

A new test for AI labs: Are you even trying to make money?

TechCrunch proposes a five-level scale to evaluate AI labs' commercial ambitions, with Level 5 representing the highest ambition. The article analyzes four AI labs: Humans& at Level 3, TML potentially at Level 2 or 3, World Labs at Level 4, and SSI at Level 1.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warns of upcoming price increases due to tariffs and changing consumer behaviour.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warns consumers of impending price increases due to rising tariffs, affecting both Amazon and its retail rivals. Amazon has been proactive in mitigating the impact by pre-buying goods, but the strategy is now exhausted. Tariffs, which have raised the cost of imported goods, are primarily to blame, with U.S. consumers bearing the brunt of the burden. Despite these challenges, Amazon remains committed to keeping prices as low as possible for consumers.

Epic Games and Google have a secret $800 million deal involving the Unreal Engine, Fortnite, and Android. The deal, which includes joint product development and marketing, could impact their antitrust settlement talks.

Epic Games and Google have reached a secret $800 million deal involving the Unreal Engine and unspecified services, which has come to light during antitrust settlement talks. The deal, which includes joint product development, joint marketing, and joint partnerships, could influence the outcome of the antitrust case. Judge James Donato expressed concerns that the partnership might lead Epic to moderate its demands for changes to the Android ecosystem. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney clarified that the deal involves separate product lines and does not constitute a single new product. The settlement arrangement is tied to the business deal, with Epic suggesting that the deal would only proceed if the settlement goes through.

Gold rises toward $5,000 as weaker Dollar adds impetus to rally

Gold prices have surged to a record high near $5,000 an ounce, driven by a weaker dollar and geopolitical risks, with silver also hitting a record high. The US dollar's decline and threats to the Federal Reserve's independence have fueled the rally in precious metals. Investors are now looking forward to President Trump's choice for the next Fed chair, which could further impact gold prices.

Senate’s NEW Crypto Market Bill - Here’s What It Means for Bitcoin!

This video discusses the Senate's new Crypto Market Bill and its implications for Bitcoin, including changes to regulatory frameworks, self-custody, and DeFi protections.

Equifax rolls out AI-driven synthetic identity fraud detection as lenders feel the pressure

Equifax has launched Synthetic Identity Risk, an AI-powered fraud detection product for lenders. It uses AI and machine learning to spot synthetic identity fraud, which combines real and fake personal information to create a new identity. The product aims to flag suspicious identities early, both at onboarding and during the account's life, helping lenders intervene before losses occur.

Forbes is launching a prediction platform, ForbesPredict, in February to boost engagement and foster reader loyalty.

Forbes is launching ForbesPredict, a prediction platform in beta, to boost onsite engagement and reduce reliance on search traffic. The platform, developed with Axiom, allows users to make forecasts in exchange for tokens, focusing on engagement rather than real-money betting. It aims to create daily habits among users, provide a voice beyond commenting, and generate sentiment data for ForbesOne, with potential monetization through brand sponsorships.

Japan’s $7.2 Trillion Bond Market Wiped Out by Just $280 Million of Trading

It took only about $280 million of actual trading to trigger a massive sell-off in Japan’s government bond market, sparking roughly $41 billion in losses across the yield curve and unsettling global markets. That relatively tiny amount of turnover was enough to set off a dramatic