5+ min ago (235+ words) Exchanges may be permitted to use insurance policies to partially meet the reserve requirements. These funds will ensure that, in the event of a loss, customer compensation can be made swiftly without jeopardizing the financial health of the exchange. The FSA's new rules align Japan's crypto regulations with those in traditional finance, providing more predictable safeguards for investors. In addition to the reserve requirements, the FSA's regulatory overhaul includes stricter asset segregation rules. This will ensure that customer assets are kept separate from exchange holdings, further protecting investors' funds. If an exchange goes bankrupt, the new framework will allow for the return of customer funds through a court-appointed administrator, streamlining the process. The reclassification is expected to support the growth of regulated crypto investment products like ETFs and investment trusts. It will also introduce tax reforms, with a flat 20% tax…...

19+ min ago (734+ words) With Bitcoin sitting at a surprising seasonal low and investor sentiment drifting back toward early-stage presales, this year's Black Friday crypto deals hit with a very different tone. Instead of wild leverage offers or loud meme-coin lotteries, we're seeing something more grounded: real utility, real value, and real access. This season's standout Black Friday offer is a 30% token bonus from IPO Genie. IPO Genie is an AI-powered private-market access platform that's quietly becoming one of the most talked-about presales of 2025. IPO Genie sits in a category of its own. At its core, it's an AI crypto token that gives everyday crypto investors like you and me access to big private-market deals " the kind traditionally gated behind venture capital walls and institutional groups. IPO Genie's $IPO tokens are similar to early shares of promising start-ups, pre-IPO allocations, and emerging growth companies....

47+ min ago (536+ words) The funds will support BTC buying, income business, and share repurchase MetaPlanet has now drawn $230M under a $500M credit facility BTC-backed corporate borrowing gains traction amid digital asset treasury shifts MetaPlanet has raised $130 million using its Bitcoin holdings as collateral, expanding its long-term digital asset strategy. The funding marks a major step in the company's approach to corporate treasury planning, which places Bitcoin at the center of operational financing. The firm disclosed the loan was executed under its existing $500 million credit facility. MetaPlanet stated that this capital will be allocated toward further Bitcoin purchases, growing its Bitcoin income business, and potential share buybacks, depending on market conditions. The loan was finalized on November 21, 2025, and is repayable at any time. It is secured entirely by Bitcoin, which offers liquidity without requiring the firm to sell its digital assets. The credit terms include…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (204+ words) Strategy Inc. (MSTR) surged 5.01% to $179.04 at market close following its announcement of raising $21 billion in 2025. MicroStrategy Incorporated, MSTR The funds are aimed at expanding its Bitcoin holdings and further attracting institutional investors. This capital raise is part of the company's ongoing strategy to accumulate more Bitcoin and reinforce its position in the digital asset market. The move highlights Strategy's dominance in the corporate Bitcoin space, with one of the largest holdings globally. The funding breakdown includes several securities, such as STRF, STRC, STRE, STRK, and STRD, with amounts ranging from $710 million to $2.68 billion. The move shows Strategy's ability to cater to different investor needs and customize offerings. By diversifying funding sources, the company continues to expand its capital base while supporting its Bitcoin accumulation strategy. With the funds raised in 2025, Strategy is well-equipped to continue its Bitcoin expansion. The company's…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (402+ words) Peter Thiel, the billionaire investor and PayPal co-founder, made major changes to his stock portfolio during the third quarter of 2025. His fund sold large positions in Tesla and Nvidia while buying shares of Apple and Microsoft. The moves represent a shift in investment strategy for one of tech's most watched investors. Thiel was an early Facebook investor and co-founded both PayPal and Palantir Technologies. During Q3, Thiel's fund sold approximately 208,000 shares of Tesla. Based on the stock's average trading price of $347 during the quarter, this sale was worth around $72 million. The fund also completely exited its Nvidia position. Thiel sold all 538,000 shares of the chip maker during the quarter. Using Nvidia's average Q3 trading price of $174, the total sale was worth approximately $94 million. This means Thiel cleared roughly $166 million from both stock sales combined. Thiel used some of the proceeds to establish…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (483+ words) Tesla's European operations took a sharp hit in October. The company registered only 6,964 new vehicles across the European Union, Euro free trade region, and the UK. This represents a 48.5% decline compared to the same month last year. The numbers come from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. Tesla's market share in the region dropped to 0.6% in October. That's down from 1.3% a year earlier. Meanwhile, Chinese competitor BYD posted strong gains. The company sold 17,470 vehicles in Europe during October, up 206.8% year-over-year. BYD now holds a 1.6% market share in the region. That compares to just 0.5% in October 2024. The overall European car market grew 4.9% to 1.09 million units in October. Hybrid electric vehicles remained the largest segment with 373,171 units sold, up 7.5%. Tesla's European troubles mirror challenges elsewhere. The company's China sales hit a three-year low in October. Competition from local manufacturers like Nio and Li…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (476+ words) NIO Inc. shares climbed in early trading Tuesday after the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer reported third-quarter earnings that showed progress in reducing losses. The stock gained 3.7% in premarket trading. The company posted a loss of 3.66 billion yuan for the quarter. This represents an improvement from the 5.14 billion yuan loss recorded in the same period last year. NIO's revenue reached 21.79 billion yuan in the third quarter. This marks a 17% increase compared to the previous year. " The Earnings Correspondent (@earnings_guy) November 25, 2025 The earnings report came as broader U.S. markets faced pressure. S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures both declined 0.2% during the same trading session. Year-to-date performance tells a different story for NIO shareholders. The stock has climbed 32% in 2025 before Tuesday's trading session. Vehicle deliveries have been a bright spot for the company. Through October, NIO sold approximately 270,000 vehicles. This represents a 60% jump…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago (539+ words) Zoom Communications, Inc., ZM The results marked a win for Zoom as it works to move beyond its pandemic-era identity. The company raised its full-year guidance after the strong quarter. " The Earnings Correspondent (@earnings_guy) November 24, 2025 Zoom now expects annual revenue between $4.85 billion and $4.86 billion. That's up from the previous forecast of $4.83 billion to $4.84 billion. The profit outlook also improved. The company projects adjusted earnings per share between $5.95 and $5.97 for the full fiscal year. The earlier guidance ranged from $5.81 to $5.84. For the fourth quarter, Zoom expects earnings between $1.48 and $1.49 per share. Revenue should land between $1.23 billion and $1.24 billion. Both figures exceeded analyst estimates. The company increased its share repurchase authorization by $1 billion. This signals confidence in the business trajectory. CEO Eric Yuan highlighted growing adoption of Zoom's AI tools in the earnings announcement. The company has been pushing hard to integrate artificial…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (474+ words) Symbotic shares jumped around 7% in after-hours trading Monday after the warehouse automation company delivered better-than-expected revenue numbers. The stock got a boost from both the Q4 beat and upbeat guidance for the coming quarter. The company reported Q4 fiscal 2025 revenue of $618 million. That topped Wall Street's estimate of $604.37 million. Revenue climbed 9.5% compared to the same quarter last year when Symbotic pulled in $564.6 million. The earnings picture wasn't as rosy. Symbotic posted a net loss of $19.1 million, or -$0.03 per share. Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.05 per share. Last year's Q4 showed net income of $16 million, making this a swing from profit to loss. CEO Rick Cohen pointed to the company's execution on key metrics. "We delivered on our commitments to achieve strong top-line growth, a rise in operational systems, and strong margin expansion in fiscal year 2025," Cohen said. The full fiscal year…...

2+ hour ago (467+ words) Anthropic announced the release of Claude Opus 4.5 on Monday, November 24, 2025. The AI startup launched its latest model following two other releases in recent months. Introducing Claude Opus 4.5: the best model in the world for coding, agents, and computer use. The company unveiled Claude Sonnet 4.5 in late September and Claude Haiku 4.5 in October. Scott White, product leader for Claude.ai at Anthropic, spoke about the rapid development pace in an interview with CNBC. Claude Opus 4.5 targets professional software developers and knowledge workers such as financial analysts, consultants, and accountants. The model handles coding, computer use, and complex enterprise tasks according to the company. Anthropic was founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers and executives. Last week, Microsoft and Nvidia announced multi-billion-dollar investments in the startup. These investments raised Anthropic's valuation to around $350 billion. The new model achieved state-of-the-art results on SWE-bench Verified,…...