Back in 2011, a little-known crypto exchange called Kraken quietly started what would later become a major talking point in U. S. finance. Fast-forward 13 years, and the Wyoming-based platform just scored something rare: a direct line to the Federal Reserve’s payment network. Think of it like gettin
A federal judge is now deciding whether the government can dig through a reporter’s personal devices—phones, laptops, and more—after they were seized in a leak investigation. The reporter, who has spent years covering government agencies, used these tools to communicate with over 1, 200 confidential
A personal assistant in New York stole almost $10 million from an elderly couple who relied on her help. For seven years, from 2017 to 2024, she took advantage of their trust. Instead of doing her job, she wrote herself checks that were meant for them. She used the money to buy luxury items like han
A Swiss-German company working on quantum technology is making a bold move toward U. S. markets. Terra Quantum plans to go public this year by merging with a blank-check firm, giving it a massive $3. 25 billion valuation. The company, founded in 2019 in St. Gallen, has already caught the attention o
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical waterways, handling about 20% of global oil shipments. Recently, a new idea surfaced about how ships might pay to pass through this busy route—using Bitcoin. Reports claimed Iran could charge at least one dollar per barrel of oil transported,
Money topics usually put people to sleep—but not when fintech brands get creative. Most finance companies sound like they’re reading from a legal document, but some businesses ditch the boring approach to make their products feel exciting. Instead of listing technical details, they focus on why it m
A famous singer made headlines by showing up at a church service on Easter Sunday. The pastor, who also works in politics, spotted the singer in the crowd during the livestreamed event. The church has a special connection to her through its music director, who used to work there before moving on to
Smart money isn’t always smart when the bet is placed by AI. A fresh test throws cold water on the idea that today’s most advanced AI models can handle long-term financial tasks without human help. Researchers built a fake English Premier League betting market where AI agents had to grow their bankr
The fifth and final season of a well-known crime series set in a Michigan town deeply connected to the prison industry is now in production. The show, which has been running since 2021, follows Mike McLusky, played by Jeremy Renner, as he tries to maintain order in a place where prisons play a huge
In March 2026, public companies added 47, 435 Bitcoin to their accounts, worth about $3. 2 billion at the time. But here’s the twist: one company—Strategy—bought 44, 377 of those coins. That means almost every other business combined didn’t add much at all. Strategy’s push is so big that it now hold
