Altcoins
3 Major Crypto Stories Shaking February 2026
Bitcoin plunges to $60,000 as on-chain data reveals capitulation. Senior crypto executives depart. $201M Ponzi schemer gets 20 years.
Economy
El Paso Airspace Crisis Exposes U.S. Military’s Counter-Drone Technology Gaps
U.S. military counter-drone testing in New Mexico caused El Paso airspace closure, exposing inter-agency communication failures and defense tech struggles
Stocks
Anthropic Hits $380 Billion Valuation in Massive Silicon Valley Funding Round
Anthropic, creator of Claude AI, reaches $380 billion valuation in $30 billion Series G round, potentially making it one of the most valuable private firms ever
Americas
Argentina Targets Hidden Dollar Hoards with Radical Tax Reform
Argentina formalizes ambitious tax reform targeting $170bn in undeclared 'mattress dollars' to boost currency stability and forex reserves
Americas
ExxonMobil, Shell Exit Argentina as Local Players Seize Vaca Muerta Assets
Major oil companies exit Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation in $4.6B asset sale spree, with local firms and state-owned entities taking control.
Stocks
Rivian Proves EVs Can Still Thrive Despite Subsidy Loss
California-based Rivian posted $144M profit after $1.2B loss, shares surge 27% as company bets on lower-priced R2 model amid struggling EV market
Commodities
Can Cuba Survive Its Worst Fuel Crisis in Decades?
Cuba faces severe fuel shortages forcing tourist evacuations while palm oil futures eye RM4,000 targets and Venezuelan oil trades shift to US-China channels.
Economy
The Washington Post’s Spectacular Financial Collapse
Washington Post loses $100M annually while New York Times posts $200M profit, highlighting divergent fortunes in US media industry amid major layoffs.
