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Parsons Corporation has acquired Altamira Technologies for $375 million to enhance its position in the national security sector. The acquisition is expected to increase revenue and earnings, reflecting industry consolidation among defense contractors.

Nucor Corporation's stock rose 1.45% to $174.79, outperforming the S&P 500. Upcoming earnings on January 26, 2026, project a 49.18% EPS increase. Analysts are optimistic, but Nucor trades at a higher valuation compared to industry peers. The steel sector shows strong performance overall.

A Paradigm Shift for the Chinese Monetary System
Starting from January 1, 2026, the landscape of digital payments in China is set to undergo a significant transformation. The People's Bank of China (PBC) has implemented a new Action Plan that completely reimagines the digital yuan (e-CNY),

Decisions of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in 2026 will determine the trajectory of the entire cryptocurrency market. Jeff Mei from BTSE presents a detailed rate map showing how the Fed's monetary policy affects the valuation of Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to the analyst, four hearings

Base's launch of the cross-chain bridge connecting to Solana has sparked strong opposition from Solana developers, who see it as asset plundering, while Base describes it as bi-directional empowerment. The core of the controversy lies in the differing ecosystems and economic interests of the two chains: Base needs to introduce liquidity, while Solana is concerned about the loss of its economic value. The collaboration between the two is questioned, and the next six months will reveal whether true bi-directional flow can be achieved.

James Wynn used a 40x leverage strategy on Bitcoin, achieving over $40,000 in gains with BTC at $91.26K. This technique highlights high-risk tactics in volatile markets, requiring rigorous risk management.

The employment situation in the U.S. reveals contradictions: while some indicators improve, the labor market remains fragile. Seasonal unemployment affects perceptions, showing stagnation and increased reliance on unemployment benefits, alongside growing consumer skepticism about job opportunities.

When a blockchain network handles five trillion gas daily without stopping, something has changed in the game. BNB Chain has just revealed its roadmap for 2026, and the numbers speak for themselves after a 2025 where demand kept growing.
From theory to reality: what BNB Chain has learned

Preface
The crypto market in 2025 is like a roller coaster—an aggressive rally in the first ten months, with Bitcoin($BTC) even reaching a historic high of $126,080 on October 6th. However, the market then started to diverge, with leverage liquidations and large holders dumping, causing $BTC to fall back to above $90,000 by the end of the year. All of this seems like "a cycle of rise and return to the starting point," but upon closer inspection, significant qualitative changes have actually occurred in the market over the year—institutions are truly entering.
As we move into 2026, we may see a different story. Stablecoins breaking through traditional payment systems, asset tokenization becoming mainstream, and enterprise-level Layer-1s moving from experimental phases to practical application. While short-term market volatility may still persist, long-term institutional adoption and real-world implementation are the key.
Based on these observations, the Galaxy Research team has summarized 26 insights about 2026

A hacking incident involving Trust Wallet's Chrome extension compromised $7 million in user funds by intercepting seed phrases through malicious code. A reimbursement program is in place for affected users, and they should follow secure claim procedures to avoid scams.

When U.S. regulators approved the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products in January 2024, the decision was presented as a regulatory milestone. But its true impact was deeper: it reconfigured the architecture of how trading, custody, and discovery are conducted.

Recently, Singapore's DBS Bank acquired 3,000 ETH from GSR Markets for approximately $8.48 million, highlighting institutional interest in Ethereum and signaling deeper adoption of digital assets in traditional finance, especially in progressive Asian markets.

While global markets observe a quiet start to the year due to the Christmas holidays, the final data of 2025 reveal marked divergences among the main assets: precious metals celebrate an extraordinary performance, the dollar suffers its worst performance since 2017, and the precl

When a crypto asset declines over an extended period, technical indicators start whispering stories that many traders do not hear. In the past week, XRP has been attracting attention again, not due to surprises in the news, but because of what its charts are telling. With a

The Return of the Prodigal Son
In a small town in Italy, more than three decades ago, a boy grew up under the shadow of ancient olive trees, surrounded by the aroma of tradition and pride for the black and white colors. His father was a public official, and his grandparents took care of

Just a year ago, talking about cryptocurrencies in the Capitol corridors was like discussing the internet in 1995. Today, Bitcoin hovers around $95.51K, digital asset ETFs move billions weekly, and the battle

A global cryptocurrency exchange platform has taken a decisive step by deploying trading services on traditional finance assets, marking a turning point in the integration between the financial worlds that have historically remained separate. The move,