Bitwise Unloads 10 Predictions: ‘Bulls Will Win out’ Across Bitcoin, Altcoins, Crypto ETFs

Bitwise Asset Management released 10 crypto predictions for 2026, outlining a forcefully bullish, bitcoin-centered outlook driven by ETF demand, institutional adoption, regulatory progress, supply constraints, and a shifting market structure favoring sustained upside momentum ahead. Bitwise Forecasts 10 Predictions as Bitcoin Decouples From Stocks and Follows Crypto-Specific Catalysts Bitwise Asset Management, a U.S.-based asset manager, […]

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Crypto’s Reputation Pivot: Why Sports Sponsorship Became the Key to Normalizing Web3 in 2025

Tether’s rejected $1.2 billion bid to acquire Juventus will likely trigger a high‑stakes battle for control of the club, fueled by the stablecoin issuer’s vast profits, deep liquidity, and existing 10% stake. Beyond the takeover drama, the move signals crypto’s evolution into a mainstream, institutionally credible force, as Web3 companies increasingly use elite sports partnerships […]

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2025 EOY Report: VC of the Year

After a bruising multi-year downturn, 2025 marked a decisive comeback for crypto venture capital, led by a small group of firms shaping regulation, infrastructure, and consumer adoption. Capital flowed again, but more selectively, and the firms that rose to the top were those with long-term conviction, technical depth, and the ability to shape markets beyond […]

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GDP contracts sharply than expected, Economists on rate cut chances after latest GDP slide, 2026 Salary increase budgets, More

View in browser A surprise October contraction put more distance between policymakers and their next rate move View web version | Forward to a colleague 24 December 2025 Top News GDP slide hardens case for Bank of Canada to stay on hold A surprise October contraction put more distance between policymakers and their next rate move Here's what economists say about rate cut chances after latest GDP slide October's GDP slide adds to slowdown signs but leaves rate path largely unchanged Canadian employers hold pay gains as mortgage stress lingers into 2026 Flat salary budgets collide with higher-for-longer rates and rising household costs 'Low hire, low fire' jobs market tightens screws on mortgage borrowers Stable but soft labour conditions could cap housing demand even as rate cuts loom International News January rate cut could be off the table after delayed inflation data shows increase Data delayed by government shutdown shows GDP, inflation growth State of broking industry 2025: Year of headwinds for asset and equipment finance Connective's Brent Starrenburg discusses the ups and downs of this corner of the broking market as 2026 approaches London's "two‑speed" housing market deepens as brokers report price cool‑off and tougher negotiation Prime prices are stalling, buyers are haggling harder, and bridging is booming as movers fight to keep chains alive $5m-plus luxury home sales surge as rules ease Investor visa changes fuel next wave of high-end demand Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

Ether ETFs Flip Green as Bitcoin Sees 3rd Straight Outflow Day

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logged a third consecutive day of outflows, while Ether ETFs reversed course with fresh inflows. XRP and solana ETFs extended their late-year momentum with continued capital additions. Bitcoin ETFs Extend Outflows as Ether Rebounds, XRP and Solana Stay Hot The final full trading week before the holidays opened with a familiar […]

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Google Parent Alphabet to Buy Intersect Power for $4.75B to Fuel AI Data Center Expansion

Alphabet Inc. has agreed to acquire clean energy developer Intersect Power LLC for $4.75 billion in cash, plus existing debt, as the Google parent races to secure reliable electricity for its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data center empire, Bloomberg reported. Alphabet Snaps up Intersect Power as AI Data Centers Strain U.S. Grids The deal […]

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Report: Erebor Secures $350M as Investors Bet on Regulated Crypto Banking

Digital bank Erebor Bank has quietly raised $350 million at a multibillion-dollar valuation, signaling renewed investor appetite for regulated institutions willing to bank crypto, artificial intelligence (AI), and defense-sector firms, according to reporting from Axios citing “multiple sources.” Erebor Raises $350M as It Prepares to Launch Digital-First Bank Erebor’s latest financing reportedly values the digital-first […]

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Breaking: GDP slide hardens case for Bank of Canada to stay on hold

View in browser View web version | Forward to a colleague 23 December 2025   BREAKING NEWS… 23 December 2025 GDP slide hardens case for Bank of Canada to stay on hold A surprise October contraction put more distance between policymakers and their next rate move Read full story Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

2026 Housing wish list, Tariff tightrope, Slow housing relief, More

View in browser Ottawa economist targets 'alphabet soup' of fees in 2026 housing wish list View web version | Forward to a colleague 23 December 2025 Top News Ottawa economist targets 'alphabet soup' of fees in 2026 housing wish list Ten-point agenda urge to cut delivery costs and revive middle-class housing Carney faces a tariff tightrope: RBC Tariff politics puts 2026 housing and mortgage outlook on a knife edge Holiday travel squeeze shows how mortgage stress reshapes budgets New poll highlights how housing and debt pressures are grounding Canadians Canada's housing relief slows as affordability rebound hits a wall Affordability improved again – but the easy gains now appear to be over International News Why non-QM surged in 2025, and why one executive says 2026 could be even bigger What brokers need to know about the surge in non-agency loans State of broking industry 2025: A landmark year for customer-owned banking Michael Lawrence, chief executive of the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA), gives a deep dive into what was a defining year for the mutual banking sector Brokers see borrowers move early as appetite for mortgage flexibility grows More borrowers are acting early, with advisers seeing rising interest in flexible mortgage options ASB follows Westpac's move to scrap trail commissions Banks' commission cuts raise alarm Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us