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Sandisk shares surge 17% after strong Q2 results and bullish outlook

Revenue up 61% year-on-year as enterprise SSD demand and product mix drive margin expansion

Bitget Wallet lists USA₮ stablecoin in move to expand compliant digital payments

Dollar-backed token issued under GENIUS Act aims to support global freelancers and small businesses

NFL and Zebra Technologies to host Next Gen Stats preview ahead of Super Bowl LX

Panel will showcase how player and ball tracking data enhances fan and broadcast experiences

ICE environmental markets surpass $1 trillion in notional value for fifth year running

2025 sees record trading volumes, carbon deliveries and first CORSIA futures settlement

BTCC Exchange tokenised metals hit record volume

BTCC Exchange's tokenized metals reached a record $301 million in daily trading volume as silver surged amid global uncertainty.

Expedia Group expands Affirm partnership for exclusive Buy Now, Pay Later travel payments

Affirm becomes sole BNPL provider across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo in US

Xfinity unveils tech-rich Olympic viewing features for Milan Cortina 2026

Cable provider promises personalised and low-latency streaming for NBCUniversal’s Winter Games coverage

Apple TV sets 19 June premiere for second season of Sugar

Apple TV will launch the second season of Sugar, its original detective drama starring Colin Farrell, on 19 June.

Google blocks IPIDEA via Play Protect

Play Protect will warn users about apps with IPIDEA code and block them.

Eli Lilly to build $3.5bn weight-loss drug facility in Pennsylvania

The $3.5 billion Lehigh Valley plant will make next-generation weight-loss medicines, including retatrutide.

Kraken lists Bitget Token (BGB)

Kraken has opened trading for Bitget Token (BGB), effective 27 January.

Google expands Gemini tools with new personalisation and creative features

App update introduces AI-driven browsing, video generation and test preparation tools

Kraken lists HYPE for trading

Kraken has opened trading in HYPE, the native token of Hyperliquid.

Kraken lists CASH stablecoin

CASH is now tradable on Kraken and deposits are open for supported networks.

Microsoft reaches 40 gigawatt renewable energy target through global portfolio of wind, solar and hydro projects

The technology company has contracted enough clean power to match electricity consumption across its data centres and campuses, with 19 gigawatts already operational

Fanatics partners with leagues for USA 250 patches

Fanatics and major sports properties will feature USA 250 patches on uniforms and fan apparel.

Tether reveals how much USDT stablecoin grew in 2025

“What matters about 2025 is not just the scale of growth, but the structure behind it,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.

Google’s infinite AI worlds hint at a deeper strategic shift

Big platforms are racing to turn AI from a tool into an environment

Starling Bank eyes IPO but rules out listing in 2026

Chief executive Raman Bhatia says the digital lender is preparing for a public market debut, though timing and venue remain undecided.

Amazon’s AI spending spree is forcing a brutal trade-off between people and machines

The company says layoffs are about culture. The numbers, laid out by commentator Nate B Jones, suggest something far more concrete: a $125 billion race to build AI infrastructure that has to be paid for somehow.