The U. S. military has begun running a live Bitcoin node, according to the commander of the Indo‑Pacific Command, who spoke before Congress this week. The node is not used for mining; instead it allows the service to observe network traffic and experiment with security measures that rely on the Bitc
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
The CEO of Ripple, who runs the company that makes the digital currency XRP, told a gathering in Miami on Tuesday that he does not support only one crypto. He said the industry needs many different chains to thrive, and that a strong partnership with the XRP community is a great example of how peopl
Coinbase has decided to reduce its workforce by about 14 percent, roughly 700 employees. The move follows a shift toward artificial intelligence to speed up product delivery and cut costs. The company’s leader explained that engineers can now finish tasks in days that once took weeks. Non‑technical
The year 2026 saw a wave of talent reshaping pop culture, from stand‑up comics to global music stars and viral creators. One standout was a Japanese American comedian whose playful “Drop Challenge” sparked internet fame after a quirky performance that turned into a viral dance. HBO soon invited her
The Met Gala is famous for its high‑concept outfits that spark conversation. Once the official event ends, many stars switch gears and choose looks that feel more relaxed or playful. Some keep the same theme, but add a splash of color or texture that wasn’t there during the main ceremony. Others co
People often use famous faces to see if someone can spot them. This helps find prosopagnosia, a condition where people miss familiar faces. Recently, tests that use unfamiliar faces became popular because they are quick and can be done online. However, skipping famous‑face tests might change what w
The first Monday in May usually sparks a rush of online jokes as celebrities step onto the Met Gala carpet. This year’s “Costume Art” theme and “Fashion is Art” rule set sparked a flood of memes that outshone many of the actual outfits. Sabrina Carpenter wowed with a Dior dress made from 1954 fil
The 2026 Met Gala drew a star‑packed crowd, and the buzz was quick to turn toward the differences between the glossy images shared on social media and the raw shots taken by professional photographers. The highlight was Beyoncé, who returned to the Met after a decade. Her Instagram post showed her i
Despite a disagreement in Washington last month, the UK chancellor and her US counterpart still seem to get along fine, based on recent remarks from British officials. A spokesman stressed today that their partnership remains solid, claiming they’ve had productive talks since the UK finance chief vi
