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J.P. Morgan revises gold price target for 2026 - thestreet.com

J.P. Morgan revises gold price target for 2026 thestreet.comJPMorgan sees gold price reaching $6,300 by year-end Mining.comJP Morgan sees gold at $6,300 an ounce by year-end on robust central‐bank, investor demand ReutersUBS raises gold price target for 2026. Here are the new forecasts Investing.comJPMorgan Chase (JPM) Tells Investors to ‘Buy Gold on Weakness’ TipRanks

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Washington Prepares Broad License to Restart Venezuelan Oil Production
oilprice64d ago

Washington Prepares Broad License to Restart Venezuelan Oil Production

Washington is preparing to take another step deeper into Venezuela’s oil sector, with plans to issue a broad license that would allow companies to pump crude in the country for the first time in years. According to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg, the U.S. Treasury could issue the general license as soon as this week. If it happens, it would follow last week’s authorization allowing companies to buy, sell, ship, and refine Venezuelan crude—provided the activity runs through established U.S.-linked entities....

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New year, new record-keeping habits? ATO urges SMEs to shape up
smartcompany64d ago

New year, new record-keeping habits? ATO urges SMEs to shape up

The tax office says small businesses should make accurate record-keeping and cashflow management their new year's resolutions for 2026.The post New year, new record-keeping habits? ATO urges SMEs to shape up appeared first on SmartCompany.

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Bitcoin Meets Treasuries In A Weekly Income ETF Investors Didn't Know They Wanted
benzinga64d ago

Bitcoin Meets Treasuries In A Weekly Income ETF Investors Didn't Know They Wanted

VistaShares has rolled out a new ETF that combines U.S. Treasuries, Bitcoin exposure, and an active options strategy, in line with the rising interest in hybrid ETFs that aim to optimize income without forgoing a defensive approach.The VistaShares BitBonds 5 Yr Enhanced Weekly Option Income ETF (NYSE:BTYB) began trading on Tuesday, offering a portfolio that combines intermediate-term Treasury investments with a synthetic covered call strategy based on Bitcoin price changes. The fund is actively managed and one-of-a-kind.Treasury Core With Bitcoin ExposureThe ETF is organized so that about 80% of the portfolio is invested in U.S. Treasury securities, Treasury futures, and ETFs focused on Treasuries ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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AI Fears and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Asian Markets
devdiscourse64d ago

AI Fears and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Asian Markets

Asian markets experienced instability as investors grappled with fears over AI advancements potentially upending the software industry This added to the strain following significant losses in US and European equities

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Byte Exchange Announces Blockchain Infrastructure Ready for $16 Trillion Real-World Asset Era
benzinga64d ago

Byte Exchange Announces Blockchain Infrastructure Ready for $16 Trillion Real-World Asset Era

An emerging exchange and blockchain ecosystem positions itself for the real-world asset eraİZMIR, Turkey, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Byte Exchange today announced that blockchain adoption is entering a new phase, moving beyond speculative digital assets toward real-world assets (RWAs) brought on-chain in a compliant, income-generating form.Research from Boston Consulting Group projects that tokenized RWAs could grow into a $16 trillion market by 2030, covering sectors such as real estate, government debt, infrastructure projects, and revenue-sharing financial instruments.This shift is driving the evolution of blockchain infrastructure, as platforms like Byte Exchange develop systems capable of supporting complex, regulated, and cash-flow generating assets on-chain.Why Real Assets Can't Run on Speculation-First SystemsEarly blockchain platforms were optimized for speed, composability, and volatility. That architecture worked for trading digital-native tokens — but it breaks down when applied to real assets.Tokenized property, treasury products, or infrastructure-linked revenue streams introduce very different requirements:Identity and complianceStructured ownershipPredictable settlementEvolving financial dataThese are not optional features. They are foundational.This gap between speculative infrastructure and asset-grade requirements is where ecosystems like Byte Exchange and its underlying network ByteChain have focused their development. Rather than retrofitting existing systems, the Byte ecosystem was built around the assumption that blockchain's long-term value lies in representing real economic activity — not just price Movement.Assets That Generate Cash Flow, Not NarrativesThe defining difference between speculative tokens and RWAs is simple: cash flow. Owning a fraction of a commercial property, an infrastructure asset, or a revenue-producing agreement is fundamentally different from holding a governance token. Investors expect distributions tied to real performance, not emissions ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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Evolve Africa publishes first state of marketing Uganda report
independentug64d ago

Evolve Africa publishes first state of marketing Uganda report

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Africa has released the inaugural State of Marketing Uganda Report 2025, providing the first data-driven assessment of the country’s marketing and advertising industry. The report was launched during the fifth anniversary of the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) and comes at a time when businesses are reassessing marketing strategies ...The post Evolve Africa publishes first state of marketing Uganda report appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Dogecoin Slides As Bitcoin Sells Off: What's Going On?
benzinga64d ago

Dogecoin Slides As Bitcoin Sells Off: What's Going On?

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is trading lower Tuesday afternoon, moving in the red alongside Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as the broader crypto market pulled back. • See what is going on with DOGE now.Bitcoin fell below $75,000 after sliding roughly 6% on the day, pressured by rising geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Iran–U.S. nuclear negotiations.Dogecoin, one of the market's best-known meme coins, is often more sensitive to mood swings than larger, more established tokens. When sentiment cools, buyers step back and recent gains can unwind quickly.Full story available on Benzinga.com

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