A leaked phone call between a top Russian official and a U. S. envoy has stirred up quite a mess. The conversation, which took place on October 14th, involved Yuri Ushakov, a senior diplomat close to Vladimir Putin, and Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy for peace missions. The leaked details, published by Bloomberg, have caused quite a stir. Ushakov, now 7...
People are placing bets on what the Federal Reserve will do with interest rates next month. The chances of a small cut, 25 basis points, have gone up to 81% on a platform called Polymarket. This is a big jump from the 67% seen the day before and 44% from the previous week. But the idea of a larger cut, 50 basis points, is still low at just 2%. The thought of rates s...
A daring thief in San Francisco pulled off a bold robbery. The thief pretended to be a delivery person. They broke into a home and stole $11 million in cryptocurrency. The thief also took the homeowner's phone and laptop. This all happened early in the morning on a Saturday. The thief tied up the homeowner with duct tape. They used a gun to scare the victim. Police ...
Crypto investment products have seen a big drop in value recently. Over the past four weeks, investors have pulled out $4. 9 billion from these funds. This is the third-largest withdrawal since 2018. The main reason? A mix of people selling their crypto and the value of cryptocurrencies going down. Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two biggest cryptocurrencies, have seen th...
In the world of digital currencies, Ripio, a major player in Latin America, has made a big splash. They've been quietly building a crypto treasure chest worth over $100 million since 2017. This stash, filled with bitcoin and ether, makes Ripio the second-largest crypto holder in the region. But how did they do it? By using smart trading and hedging tricks, they've g...
People often think that Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana are in big trouble because so much of their supply is held at a loss. But, when you look closer, the story isn't as scary as it seems. First, let's talk about Bitcoin. Right now, 35% of Bitcoin is held at a loss. That might sound like a lot, but it's not all that's out there. A big chunk of Bitcoin is held by big co...
On a typical Wednesday in Washington DC, Farragut Square, usually bustling with office workers and coffee enthusiasts, turned into a chaotic scene. Two National Guard troops were shot, sending shockwaves through the city. The area, known for its calm atmosphere, was suddenly filled with flashing lights, police vehicles, and a hovering helicopter. Nearby offices were ...
A recent legal decision in Georgia has put an end to a high-profile case involving former President Donald Trump. The case, which accused Trump and 18 others of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, has been dismissed. The dismissal came after the new prosecutor in charge, Pete Skandalakis, decided that pursuing the case would take too long and wouldn't serve...
Starting next year, foreign visitors to some of the most famous U. S. national parks will have to pay more. The National Park Service has announced that international tourists will be charged an extra $100 to enter popular parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. This change is part of a new policy that also excludes foreign visitors from fee-free days, wh...
In a significant legal showdown, a federal judge in Denver recently took a stand against what he saw as excessive actions by immigration authorities. Judge R. Brooke Jackson, who was appointed by President Obama, criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for conducting warrantless arrests. He argued that these actions were part of a larger issue whe...