A UBS report dinged US stocks for being “overvalued,” suggesting that better investment opportunities exist outside of US markets. Is this the next rally catalyst for Bitcoin? Key takeaways: Analysts downgraded US stocks due to high valuations, a weak dollar and policy risks despite AI-driven earnings growth. Limited S&P 500 upside may shift capital toward Bitcoin, especially if major sovereign funds announce BTC reserves. Read more
Ropharma (RPH.RO), Exchange, a pharmaceutical retail and wholesale business, ended 2025 with RON10.15 million net profit, down 4.1% from RON10.59 million in 2024, amid increased pressure on expenses.
Bitcoin treasury companies face investor backlash as stablecoin issuers post strong earnings and legacy payment giants navigate mounting pressure. After months of sliding digital asset prices, public companies that embraced Bitcoin (BTC) as a treasury strategy are facing renewed scrutiny. Activist investors are now challenging those balance-sheet bets, echoing broader concerns about the volatility and long-term viability of the corporate Bitcoin model. Stablecoins, meanwhile, continue to anchor the market. Circle posted a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter, even as early signs of a so-called “crypto winter” began to surface. However, not every payments player is sharing in that momentum. PayPal’s push into digital assets, including the launch of its PayPal USD stablecoin, has yet to reverse its stock decline, with reports suggesting the company is drawing takeover interest. Read more
The system enables AI agents to automatically pay for blockchain data and compute credits in USDC, as autonomous crypto applications gain traction. Blockchain infrastructure company Alchemy has launched a system that allows autonomous AI agents to buy compute credits and access its blockchain data services using onchain wallets and USDC on Base. According to the company’s announcement, the initial release allows AI agents to directly query blockchain networks, check nonfungible token (NFT) ownership, view wallet balances across multiple chains and access live token price data, with additional networks and services planned. If an agent exhausts its prepaid compute credits, Alchemy issues a payment request that can be automatically settled in USDC (USDC) on Base, allowing the agent to continue operating without human intervention. Read more