These cities are economic powerhouses thanks to their strong economies, their influence on global markets and their ability to attract talent and investment. The ranking is based on 6 indicators: economy, research and development, cultural interaction, quality of life, environment and accessibility.

Elon Musk's companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX, clearly see bitcoin as a long-term investment - similar to digital gold - and not as a short-term speculative asset. This is reflected in their financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025: despite a 23% fall in the price, they did not sell any BTC.

Investing in crypto AND gold? It's definitely not a crazy combination. For example, crypto company Tether buys up to 2 tons of gold every week. By adopting this strategy, it already holds more bullion than most central banks.

Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a Czech defense group based in Prague, went public (January 23, 2026) on Euronext Amsterdam. Expectations are high as CSG is known as a fast-growing champion with a packed order book and high margins.

With suspicion, the crypto world is eyeing what will finally be decided in the United States.

Crypto wallet and custody service provider BitGo went live today (January 22, 2026) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with BTGO ticker.

One statistic makes you think: in Italy's economic heartland, one in 12 residents has assets of more than a million euros. That's according to the latest analysis by Henley & Partners, quoted by Italian economic daily Il Sole 24 Ore, which proclaims the Lombard capital as the favorite destination of the international financial elite.

Austrian cryptocurrency platform Bitpanda, backed by investor Peter Thiel, is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the first half of 2026.

In January 2026, the euro experienced a downward trend against the US dollar, with the exchange rate falling from around USD 1.1747 in early January to a low point of USD 1.1602 on January 16.

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, to be held in February, will be an unforgettable experience, but also a very expensive one for those who can afford to attend.