Markets Lower as China Holds War Drills Near Taiwan
Shares in Asia were mostly lower in subdued holiday trading on December 29, 2025, as China conducted military exercises near Taiwan, dampening investor sentiment.
Shares in Asia were mostly lower in subdued holiday trading on December 29, 2025, as China conducted military exercises near Taiwan, dampening investor sentiment.
As gold and silver hit record highs, major banks and traders are aggressively expanding their precious metals operations, transforming a once-sleepy sector into a profit powerhouse. Discover the driving forces.
Canadian stocks showed modest gains in light pre-holiday trading as investors awaited crucial U.S. economic updates on growth and labour. Get the latest market analysis.
Bank of Montreal's head of global credit trading, Steve Thom, is retiring. The veteran banker joined BMO five years ago after a long career at RBC. Learn about the changes in BMO's capital markets division.
A consumer group in Austria alleges TikTok engaged in unlawful cross-app tracking of Grindr usage. The claim raises major digital privacy concerns for Canadian users.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget launches TradFi, giving users direct access to forex, gold, and commodities using USDT. A major step in merging traditional and digital finance.
GTA thieves are targeting valuable Pokémon trading cards, prompting two Toronto stores to implement new security measures. Learn how local businesses are fighting back.
Thieves in the Greater Toronto Area are targeting valuable Pokémon trading cards. Two local store owners reveal their security strategies and the impact of these thefts on their businesses.
A Calgary man and his mother are accused of using confidential information for stock trades, the Alberta Securities Commission alleges. Read the details of the case.
A new app developed by a Saskatoon woman helps families compare grocery prices as Canada's food price report forecasts higher costs. Learn how this tool aims to ease budget struggles.
Meta has officially shut down its standalone Messenger applications for Windows and Mac desktop computers. Learn what this means for users and the company's strategic shift.
Meta has removed its standalone Messenger apps for Windows and Mac desktops. Discover what this means for users and what alternatives are available now.
American legislators are urging Google and Apple to remove applications that track the locations of immigration enforcement officers, citing serious safety risks. Learn about the political pressure and tech accountability.
Bitget has launched a major upgrade to its GetAgent AI trading assistant, featuring smarter responses and expanded free access for all user tiers. Learn how this enhances crypto trading.
Stephen Colbert skewered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a Pentagon watchdog report flagged his use of Signal app, risking sensitive data. Watch the monologue.
Russia has banned Snapchat and Apple's FaceTime, accusing them of facilitating terrorism. This continues a trend of restricting Western services since the Ukraine war began and the launch of a state 'super app.'
Prediction market platform Polymarket is recruiting an internal trading team to face customers, a strategy that has drawn criticism for its main rival, Kalshi. This comes as Polymarket re-enters the U.S. market.
A Pentagon report found Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth endangered personnel by using Signal for war plans. Read the full details on the security breach and ongoing controversies.
Canadian stock markets exhibited a mixed performance on December 4, 2025, as global sentiment was influenced by Wall Street's surge toward a record peak. Explore the key factors and sector movements shaping the day's trading.
A Pentagon watchdog report concludes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth endangered U.S. troops by sharing attack plans on Signal. Read the full investigation details.
A Pentagon inspector general report found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the encrypted Signal app created security risks for U.S. personnel, according to AP sources.
Bitget partners with football star Julián Alvarez in a new video to demonstrate how its AI assistant, GetAgent, helps traders make smarter decisions, blending sports strategy with crypto insights.
EBC Financial Group secures FSCA approval to launch in South Africa, targeting the country's rapidly expanding fintech and trading sector. Discover their strategic expansion plans.
A classified Pentagon inspector general report concerning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the encrypted Signal app has been delivered to congressional oversight committees. The move follows scrutiny of secure communications practices at the highes
A new Alberta-made app is helping consumers find and purchase locally produced goods, supporting small businesses and the provincial economy. Discover how this tool empowers shoppers.
Apple Inc. faces a wave of class action lawsuits in the EU after the bloc's top court ruled Dutch users can sue collectively in the Netherlands, regardless of location. The decision challenges Apple's jurisdictional defenses.
India orders smartphone makers to preload an unremovable government cybersecurity app, raising major privacy and surveillance concerns among rights advocates. Learn about the implications.
India now requires all new smartphones to have the government's 'Sanchar Saathi' cybersecurity app pre-installed. Learn about the policy's details and its global implications for digital privacy and security.
A new Dating Difficulty Index ranks U.S. states by how hard it is to find love. Utah tops the list, while Rhode Island is the easiest. Experts explain the financial and social pressures on modern daters.
Bitget Universal Exchange lists Monad (MON), launching a dual promotion with 20% APR on-chain Earn and an 800,000 MON trading reward pool. Explore new ways to engage with modular L1 ecosystems.