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Here is everything you should be watching today:

• Bessent tells Davos to take a deep breath

• US capitalism comes to Venezuela and makes millions in one go

• Ripple CEO sees all time highs for Crypto in 2026

• AI touts for enterprise business at Davos

• “You’ll find out! Trump teases the press with his plans for Greenland

Today’s markets + assets:

• ✅ DOW: 48918.21 (0.89%)

• ✅ S&P: 6817.39 ( 1.01%)

• ✅ NASDAQ: 23038.94 ( 1.19%)

• ⚠️🔴CBOE VIX Volatility Index: 17.62 (⬇️ 12.29%)

• ✅ Gold: $4851.80(⬆️ 1.75%)

• 🔴 Silver:$94.69 (⬇️ 1.15%)

• ✅ Bitcoin: $87,761 (⬆️ 0.24%)

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Treasury chief brands Denmark “irrelevant” at Davos

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shrugged off market jitters at Davos Wednesday, declaring Denmark and its modest Treasury holdings “irrelevant” amid escalating tensions over President Trump’s push to acquire Greenland from the Nordic nation.

• Danish Sell-Off Dismissed: Bessent downplayed a Danish pension fund’s $100 million Treasury sale as insignificant, noting they’ve been reducing holdings for years with no concern for U.S. markets.

• Greenland Security Imperative: Bessent stressed Greenland must join the U.S. to safeguard Arctic interests, preventing potential conflicts with Russia and China as warming opens new trade routes.

• Media Amplification Criticized: Bessent blamed “fake news media” for hyping a single Deutsche Bank analyst’s note on European asset sales, claiming record foreign investment in Treasuries continues.

• Europe Urged Patience: Bessent advised allies to “take a deep breath” and await Trump’s arguments, predicting persuasion on national security needs without reflexive anger or bitterness.

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Venezuela pockets $300M from post-Maduro oil deal

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez announced Tuesday that the country has received $300 million in initial proceeds from a U.S.-brokered oil sales deal following Nicolas Maduro’s capture, with funds aimed at stabilizing the economy amid ongoing political upheaval.

• Oil Funds Allocated: The $300 million will flow through Venezuela’s exchange market via national banks and the central bank to consolidate stability and protect workers’ incomes and purchasing power.

• Law Reform Planned: National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said upcoming hydrocarbons law changes will incorporate partnership models from the Maduro era to formalize new investment structures.

• Investment Boost Targeted: Interim government supports revising the rigid joint-venture model controlled by state-owned PDVSA to attract more foreign capital into the struggling sector.

• Deal Context Emerges: Proceeds stem from Trump’s announced 50-million-barrel supply agreement, though shipping data shows the full volume has not yet been exported.

Ripple CEO predicts crypto all-time high

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, declared he’s “very bullish” and predicted cryptocurrency markets will hit all-time highs this year, citing surging institutional interest and recent regulatory breakthroughs.

• Institutional Interest Surges: Major financial institutions are deeply engaging with crypto, creating a “massive sea change” not yet fully reflected in current market prices.

• Regulatory Wins Unlock Growth: The GENIUS Act, passed in June, provides stablecoin guardrails like full reserves and audits, enabling massive scaling and efficiency in operations.

• Ripple’s Legal Victory Stands: SEC dropped its four-year lawsuit against Ripple in March after a $150 million defense, with Ripple winning key legal questions on XRP.

• XRP Emerges Breakout Star: Ripple’s token surged as the rally’s standout performer, trading around $1.90, while Bitcoin sits at $89,000 after its 2025 peak.

AI Giants Chase Enterprise Billions at Davos

At the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, OpenAI and Anthropic executives revealed their fierce push into enterprise markets, with enterprise now comprising 40% of OpenAI’s business and a dominant 80% of Anthropic’s revenue as both AI leaders compete aggressively for corporate adoption and stable growth in 2026.

• Enterprise Dominates Anthropic: The safety-focused company derives 80% of its revenue from businesses, viewing them as a more reliable and synergistic source compared to volatile consumer markets.

• OpenAI Accelerates Corporate Shift: With over 1 million business customers worldwide, enterprise makes up roughly 40% of OpenAI’s business today, projected to approach 50% by year-end amid rapid growth.

• Executives Stress Value Addition: OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar emphasized closing capability gaps and delivering value to both consumers and enterprises, while Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei highlighted reliability advantages in corporate partnerships.

• Valuations Reflect Massive Scale: OpenAI boasts a $500 billion valuation with explosive growth since ChatGPT, while Anthropic, founded by ex-OpenAI leaders, has climbed to $350 billion on strong enterprise traction.

Trump teases mysterious Greenland takeover plan

President Donald Trump cryptically declared “You’ll find out” when pressed on how far he’d go to acquire Greenland from Denmark, amid tariff threats against European nations and upcoming Davos talks, as he insists U.S. control of the Arctic island is vital for national security but rules out military force.

• Cryptic White House stance: Trump dodged specifics on acquisition methods during a lengthy briefing, heightening tensions after linking the push to recent geopolitical moves like the Maduro capture.

• Tariff pressure tactics: Administration threatened escalating duties on multiple European countries to force Greenland’s handover, sparking market volatility and European retaliation warnings.

• Arctic security imperative: Trump repeatedly emphasized Greenland’s critical role in countering Russia and China threats, declaring anything short of full U.S. control unacceptable for Arctic dominance.

• Davos diplomacy ahead: With meetings scheduled at the World Economic Forum, Trump predicted positive outcomes while European leaders, including Denmark, firmly resist and prepare countermeasures against coercion.

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