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Feb 17 2026CRYPTO

Russia's Crypto Boom: Big Money, Big Rules

Russia is seeing a lot of crypto action. People there are spending about 50 billion rubles ($648 million) on crypto every day. That's a huge amount! The government is taking notice. They want to make rules for this fast-growing market. The finance ministry and central bank are pushing for quick act

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Feb 17 2026CRYPTO

A7A5's Bold Move: Navigating Sanctions to Build a Crypto Empire

A7A5, a stablecoin company, is making waves in the crypto world, despite facing U. S. sanctions. The company, based in Kyrgyzstan, is not letting these restrictions hold them back. They are focused on compliance with local laws and have implemented strict Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laun

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Feb 17 2026CRYPTO

Nexo's Big Comeback: A New Play in the U. S. Crypto Game

Nexo is making a splashy return to the U. S. crypto scene, teaming up with Bakkt to launch a fresh lineup of digital asset services. This move comes after Nexo packed up and left the U. S. in late 2022, citing regulatory roadblocks that made it tough to keep running its Earn Interest Product. The co

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

China's Digital Yuan and Asia's Crypto Moves: What's Happening?

China is shaking things up with its digital yuan, adding interest to red envelopes for the Lunar New Year. This move is part of a bigger plan to boost spending and encourage people to use the digital currency more. The digital yuan is now treated like a bank deposit, which means users can earn inter

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Crypto's Dark Side: Funding Human Trafficking

Crypto payments to groups suspected of human trafficking saw a huge jump in 2025. A recent study found that these transactions went up by 85%. This money was mostly moving through public blockchains. The study also found that most of this activity was happening in Southeast Asia. There, scam compoun

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

Young Minds Get a Grip on Money Matters

In Blauvelt, young students are getting a crash course in managing money. This is not your typical class. It's a new program at South Orangetown Middle School. The class is called Finance and Careers. It's designed to teach seventh-graders the basics of handling money. The idea behind this class is

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Gabon Eases Financial Burden with Tax Relief on Essentials

Gabon has taken a step to help its people by temporarily removing taxes on some important goods. This move is meant to make life a bit easier for families struggling with high prices. The government has decided to pause import duties and value-added tax on items like meat, fish, dairy, and other bas

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Feb 17 2026SCIENCE

Unlocking Hidden Science: How AI Turns Text into Powerful Discoveries

The world of science is full of information. But much of it is stuck in words, not numbers. This makes it hard to find new things. A new way to solve this problem has been created. It uses AI to read and understand science words. Then, it turns them into useful data. This new method is like a detec

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

A New Face in London's Legal Scene: Lisa Seifman Joins Cahill

Lisa Seifman has just started a new job at Cahill's London office. She's now the head of the Real Estate Finance team and shares leadership of the Digital Infrastructure Finance group. This move comes right after Jeremy Duffy joined the firm, boosting Cahill's presence in Europe. Seifman is known f

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Portugal's Stormy Path to Financial Stability

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying to keep its budget balanced and reduce debt, but recent storms have made things harder. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, said that helping people and businesses affected by the storms is a priority. This means that the government migh

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