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Bitcoin just suffered its biggest one-day fall since 2024, with prices plunging sharply amid broad market sell-offs and rising risk aversion. Heavy liquidations, outflows from institutional ETFs, and weakening tech stocks pushed crypto sentiment into “fear,” driving rapid price declines and wiping out billions in market value.
Fashion quick-commerce startup ZILO has secured $15.3 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners. The fresh capital will help the company scale operations, strengthen its supply chain, and accelerate rapid fashion deliveries across key markets.
UK supermarket Asda has been struggling with falling sales, low customer satisfaction, and lost market share as discounters and rivals outperform it. The retailer’s turnaround plan—including major price cuts and leadership changes—faces setbacks from IT problems, debt pressures, and customer concerns, making revival an uphill battle.
On January 26, 2026, gold rates in India stayed elevated. In major cities, 22-carat gold was around ₹1,60,000 per 10 g and 24-carat hovered near ₹147,000 per 10 g, with slight differences across locations. Prices reflect steady bullion demand amid wider market trends.
The Bank of Korea disclosed that it sold a net $1.745 billion in foreign currency during the third quarter as part of its market intervention efforts. The move aimed to curb excessive volatility in the won amid global uncertainty and shifting capital flows.
