South Korea crypto liquidity tumbles as stablecoin balances plunge 55% and stock heat up

Stablecoin balances in South Korea have fallen sharply since July even as stock inflows rise, underscoring a shift in where money is flowing. The total amount of these so-called tokenized versions of fiat currencies held in wallets tied to South Korea’s five largest crypto exchanges have plunged 55%, with on-chain…

This UK investor made a fortune from gold and oil. Which FTSE 100 shares does he like now?

Image source: Getty Images After flying out of the traps in early 2026, the FTSE 100 has tanked around 8% in three weeks. Yet this just makes what was an already cheap index even better value while increasing dividend yields. UK investor Jim Mellon certainly sees a lot of value…

What I look for when searching for shares to buy

Image source: Getty Images Finding shares to buy can be a complicated process. But investors can make it a lot easier by sticking to two key rules. In my own analysis, I follow these religiously. And I think they apply just as well to investors at any age and stage. The…

Are we staring at a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this beaten-down UK growth stock?

Image source: Getty Images Just a few years ago, this FTSE 100 growth stock was considered the ultimate no-brainer buy. Then suddenly it wasn’t. Is the cycle about to swing back in its favour? The company in question is consumer goods giant Unilever (LSE: ULVR). For years, it was viewed as…

Could an ISA be a good way to start investing?

Image source: Getty Images Ever thought you might want to start investing but not been sure about where to begin? Things can already seem confusing enough, even before adding in potentially baffling acronyms like ISA, SIPP, ETF, or more (here’s a useful glossary of investment terms). Actually, though, an ISA…

Should investors consider Rolls-Royce shares as war rocks global markets?

Image source: Getty Images Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) shares have fallen 10% in the last month. That’s a modest dip, relative to their recent stellar run. But is it a rare opportunity to buy them at a reduced price? The tragedy of the war in Iran has driven up energy prices,…

If one trader can force the outcome of a prediction market, it shouldn’t be tradable

As platforms such as Polymarket gain mainstream visibility during U.S. election cycles and major geopolitical events, their prices are increasingly cited as real-time signals of truth. The pitch is seductive: let people put money behind beliefs, and the market will converge on reality faster than polls or pundits. But that…