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Apr 13 2026CRYPTO

Jito Steps into Korea with New Custody Deal

Jito Foundation has inked a deal with Korean custodian KODA, aiming to bring its JitoSOL token into South Korea’s growing crypto scene. The partnership focuses on secure storage and staking options for institutional players, a move that lines up with the country’s upcoming digital‑asset rules set to

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Apr 13 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Trading Sites Can Skip Broker Rules, Says SEC

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has given new guidance that lets some crypto trading apps avoid the usual broker‑dealer registration. The rule only applies to “user interfaces” that help people send orders with self‑custodial wallets, not to firms that actually trade or advise. To quali

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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Threats Unpacked: From PDF Bugs to Fiber‑Cable Spyware

The week started with a reminder that small software flaws can become big problems. A hidden weakness in PDF readers has been used for months to run malicious code when a victim opens a crafted file. Adobe’s quick patch shows how quickly attackers can exploit overlooked details. At the same time, a

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Crypto. com Fuels UFC’s White House Showdown with $1 Million CRO Bonus

Crypto. com is set to co‑present UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, a day that doubles as the United States’ 250th anniversary. The exchange has announced a hefty $1 million bonus pool, to be paid in its CRO tokens, for fighters on the card. The event will take place on White House grounds, a first for t

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

City Fixes and New Food Stores: A Fresh Look at the Mayor’s First 100 Days

The mayor used a big rally in Queens to say that the next part of his term will focus on small, everyday fixes – what he calls “pothole politics. ” He also announced three new promises for the rest of his time in office: opening five city‑run grocery stores, making all trash containers available eve

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Apr 13 2026FINANCE

Governments, Elections and Bank Behaviour in MENA

In many countries, banks act like the nervous system of the economy. If they misbehave, the whole country can feel pain. Researchers wanted to see what makes banks act well or poorly, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. They looked at ten commercial banks from 2015 to 2020, all of whi

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

US Warns Iran of Blockade Threat

President Trump issued a stern warning about Iranian vessels that might approach the U. S. maritime blockade. The threat came as the embargo on ships entering and leaving Iran was set to take effect that day. During a recent war, Trump claimed the U. S. had destroyed Iran’s navy. He noted that only

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran Conflict Sways GOP Midterms

Congress returns from a short break and faces a new fight over Trump’s Iran war, a battle that could hurt Republican chances in upcoming elections. Senate Leader Chuck Schumer pushes for another vote to stop the president from acting without Congress, a move that many GOP lawmakers fear will cost

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Small‑Venue Tax Break: A Boost for Cleveland’s Live Music Scene

Cleveland officials are considering a new rule that could ease the financial load on many of the city’s intimate music halls. A bill led by Councilman Kris Harsh would lift the 4 % admissions tax on venues that sell no more than 750 tickets. Right now, any place that can host between 150 and 750 peo

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

Movie Watching Beats Tasks in Spotting Face Areas

In brain scans, scientists often use specific exercises to find where certain functions live in the brain. These tasks can be boring, causing people to move and tiredness, especially kids who find long scans hard. A new idea is to show them a fun movie instead of a strict task, hoping they stay stil

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