Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York, is back in the legal spotlight. A federal grand jury is looking into a new set of criminal charges against her. This comes after a judge threw out an earlier set of charges. The initial case was dismissed because the prosecutor who brought the charges
A recent investigation in the UK has shed light on the tragic events surrounding the poisoning of a woman in 2018, which was linked to a failed assassination attempt on a former Russian spy. The inquiry, led by a former top UK judge, has pointed fingers at Russian operatives and even the Russian pre
A serious problem has been found in a popular smartphone chip. It can't be fixed with updates. This chip, made by MediaTek, is in many Android phones. Researchers found a way to take control of the phone by using special electromagnetic pulses during startup. This attack can't be stopped by software
Big changes are happening in the world of crypto. Brad Garlinghouse, the boss of Ripple, thinks Bitcoin could reach $180, 000 by the end of 2026. He shared this idea at a big event called Binance Blockchain Week 2025. Right now, the mood around Bitcoin is a bit down. But Garlinghouse believes this
Crypto wallets are getting a major upgrade. For years, users have had to deal with the hassle of seed phrases, which are like secret passwords to access their digital money. But now, wallet providers are testing out new ideas, like smart accounts and easier recovery options. This is changing how peo
The Trump family's financial ventures have hit a rough patch lately. Their assets aren't doing as well as the rest of the market. This is especially true for their crypto investments. Eric Trump's American Bitcoin (ABTC) took a big hit. It dropped almost 50% in early trading on Tuesday. By the end o
Citadel Securities, a major player in traditional finance, has asked the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take a closer look at decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. They believe some DeFi platforms, especially those dealing with tokenized U. S. stocks, might be doing things similar
In November, U. S. companies announced fewer job cuts, but hiring remained slow. This happened as businesses struggled with economic uncertainty, tariffs, and lower demand. The number of planned layoffs dropped by 53% from October, but it was still higher than last year. So far this year, employers
In recent times, politics has taken center stage in financial planning discussions. This shift comes as no surprise, given the recent government shutdown, fluctuating tariffs, and stock market ups and downs. A recent study by the CFP Board reveals that politics is now the top concern for many Americ
China and France recently had a big talk in Beijing. The main topic? Trade. China said it would buy more stuff from France if France makes it easier for Chinese companies to do business there. This is important because there's been some tension lately. France has been upset about the trade imbalance
