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A weakening yen could give Metaplanet a lasting advantage over US bitcoin treasury firms, according to analysts.

California’s proposed wealth tax has sparked backlash from crypto billionaires, reviving debate over tax-driven migration.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index moved back to neutral, signalling easing fear after months of market stress.

A controversial Maduro wager has prompted a US lawmaker to push for tighter rules on political prediction markets.

Bitcoin surged sharply as Venezuela-related political shocks triggered liquidations and renewed demand for decentralised assets.

Two days after a US commando raid put Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in US custody, markets are still digesting Washington’s pledge to “run” Venezuela and oversee its oil sector.

WLFI jumped on geopolitical shock tied to Venezuela, with profits rising sharply as traders weigh resistance and selling risks.

Robert Kiyosaki links Maduro’s arrest to global monetary tensions, arguing bitcoin is gaining relevance as finance becomes politicised.

KBR (NYSE:KBR) announced today that it has been awarded a Technical Support Services Contract by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) with a ceiling value of $350 million.

Springview Holdings (NASDAQ:SPHL) said on January 5, 2026 that its Singapore subsidiary, Springview Enterprises, signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Future Faith Pte. Ltd. to distribute premium hardwood and sawn timber in Singapore.

Australia has urged a diplomatic solution to the escalating crisis in Venezuela after being caught off guard by a dramatic United States raid that resulted in the detention and removal of President Nicolas Maduro.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) is unlikely to face a sharp sell-off following the US military strike on Venezuela, according to market analysts monitoring geopolitical risk.

GigaCloud Technology (NASDAQ:GCT) announced on January 2, 2026, the successful completion of its acquisition of New Classic Home Furnishings, a prominent U.S.-based furniture distributor.

The transaction, valued at $18 million on a debt-free basis, marks a significant step in GigaCloud’s mission to create a "channel-agnostic" B2B ecosystem for large-parcel merchandise.

Occidental (NYSE:OXY) announced on Friday, January 2, 2026, the completion of its $9.7 billion cash sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A).

The transaction, first revealed in October 2025, marks the largest divestment in Occidental’s history and effectively ends the company’s half-century tenure as a major player in global commodity chemicals.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) started 2026 on a somber note, reporting fourth-quarter delivery figures that fell short of Wall Street expectations and confirmed a second straight year of shrinking annual sales.

The electric vehicle pioneer delivered 418,227 vehicles in the final three months of 2025, a significant 15.6% drop from the 495,570 units delivered in the same period a year earlier.

Analysts had expected the company to clear at least 434,487 units.

The miss brings Tesla’s total 2025 deliveries to 1.64 million, down from 1.79 million in 2024.

This 8.4% annual decline underscores the persistent "demand cliff" following the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the $7,500 federal EV tax credit in September 2025.

While a Q3 surge was driven by customers rushing to lock in the subsidy, the ensuing Q4 vacuum proved deeper than many anticipated.

In response to the subsidy withdrawal, Tesla introduced "Standard" versions of its flagship Model 3 and Model Y in October, slashing base prices by roughly $5,000.

While these stripped-down models were intended to defend market share, the move appears to have been insufficient to counter a "perfect storm" of rising interest rates, intensified competition from domestic rivals like Rivian—which met its own 2025 targets—and a cooling sentiment in Europe and North America.

The company produced 432,608 vehicles in Q4, leading to a build-up of approximately 14,000 units in inventory.

This surplus raises concerns about further price cuts in early 2026, which could continue to compress automotive gross margins that were already under stress throughout 2025.

Despite the softening auto business, Tesla shares finished 2025 up 11.4%, largely fueled by Elon Musk’s "Master Plan Part 4" pivot.

Maumee, Ohio-based Dana (NYSE:DAN) said Friday it completed the previously announced sale of its Off-Highway business to Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN) Holdings for $2.7 billion, effective Jan. 2.

The transaction was valued at 7.5 times the unit's projected 2025 adjusted EBITDA.

Iran has begun accepting cryptocurrency payments for advanced weapons systems as part of efforts to work around international sanctions.

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) announced on Friday that it produced 42,284 vehicles and delivered 42,247 in 2025, landing squarely within its revised annual targets.

The Irvine, California-based company capped the year with a fourth-quarter performance that saw 10,974 units roll off the line at its Normal, Illinois, facility and 9,745 units reach customers.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) pushed towards the $90,000 level as Wall Street opened for the first time in 2026, meeting familiar resistance while broader markets returned from the New Year break.

EagleNXT (NYSE:UAVS) announced on January 2, 2026, a successful sale of six eBee TAC tactical mapping drones to the U.S. Army.

The transaction was facilitated through the company's European strategic partner, Dronivo GmbH, and represents a key win for the firm following its comprehensive 2025 rebrand from AgEagle Aerial Systems.

New Brunswick, New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) said Friday that its board declared a cash dividend of $1.30 per share for the first quarter of 2026.

The dividend is payable March 10 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 24, with an ex-dividend date of Feb. 24.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Investar Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:ISTR) said Friday that it completed its acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares, the holding company for First National Bank of Wichita Falls, Texas, effective Jan. 1.

The transaction consideration consisted of $7.2 million in cash plus 3,955,334 shares of Investar common stock, for an aggregate value of approximately $112.9 million based on Investar's Dec. 31 closing price of $26.72 per share.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) announced on January 2, 2026, that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share.

The dividend is payable on January 30, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2026.

GFL Environmental (NYSE:GFL), the fourth-largest diversified environmental services company in North America, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.0154 per outstanding subordinate voting share and multiple voting share for the fourth quarter of 2025.