CRYPTOCURRENCY

May 07 2026CRYPTO

AlphaPepe hits $1. 1M before launch while Bitcoin eyes $250K

A crypto project called AlphaPepe has quietly smashed through $1. 1 million in its presale just weeks ahead of its big exchange debut. While Bitcoin grabs most headlines with predictions of hitting $250, 000 by 2026, AlphaPepe isn’t waiting around for the spotlight. Instead, it’s quietly ticking off

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Coinbase Cuts Staff as AI Changes the Game

Coinbase, the biggest U. S. crypto exchange, will let go of about 700 employees—roughly 14 percent of its workforce. The move comes as the company says artificial intelligence is speeding up work, making many tasks faster and less labor‑intensive. CEO Brian Armstrong told staff that the biggest d

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Justice Needs Better Rules, Not More Punishment

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, California faced a terrifying monster—the Golden State Killer. He hurt countless people and got away for decades. Then came a breakthrough: Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), a new tool that mixes DNA science with family history research. It finally cracked the

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May 05 2026FINANCE

April’s Stock Winners: Why Fintech and Digital Lenders Outperformed

April saw some financial stocks hit impressive highs, with the top performers jumping anywhere from 29% to nearly 62%. Most of these gains came from companies shaking up traditional finance—think digital payment tools, crypto-related businesses, and online lending services. As investors grew more co

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Trump Family’s Crypto Project Faces New Heat Over Suspected Ties

A recent report put a spotlight on World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency project tied to the Trump family, after it launched a stablecoin on AB Chain—a blockchain network connected to a controversial resort plan in Timor-Leste. That project, meant to promote blockchain adoption and charity

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May 02 2026CRYPTO

Making money moves in the digital age

A startup called Fun just bagged $72 million to help regular apps handle digital cash and crypto. The money came from big names like Multicoin Capital and SignalFire, plus some smaller investors. Fun’s boss, Fine, won’t say how much the company is worth now. Fun already raised $3. 9 million back in

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May 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Smoother Way to Handle Digital Money

Many people still find cryptocurrencies tricky to use. Switching between wallets, checking transaction fees, and keeping track of everything can feel overwhelming. A new platform called Crypto Office aims to solve these problems by offering a single place to store, send, and trade digital coins. Th

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May 02 2026CRYPTO

Dogecoin mining gets a boost as new company forms with big plans

A little-known company called Shuttle just teamed up with a Dogecoin-focused miner called United Dogecoin. Together, they’re making a big move to go public through a special merger. The deal includes $11 million in fresh funding to help United Dogecoin grow faster than private miners usually do. Th

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Crypto stumbles while oil hits fresh highs as Middle East tensions grow

Oil prices hit their highest level in four years this week, pushing past $126 per barrel. That surge isn’t just about supply—it’s because of rising fears over potential military action in the Middle East. Reports suggest the U. S. is considering sending advanced weapons to the region, which has kept

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Why Crypto Trading Fails to Keep Platforms Afloat

Robinhood’s recent earnings report shines a light on a bigger problem in crypto: making money isn’t as simple as it seems. Even with years of hype, new tech, and big investors joining in, crypto still struggles to bring in steady income. Most platforms rely on trading fees, which rise and fall with

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