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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

AI Firms Push for Rules, Drop $20M to Support Like-Minded Politicians

Anthropic has announced a $20 million donation to help elect U. S. candidates who favor new rules for artificial intelligence. The money goes to Public First Action, a group that fights against federal moves to stop states from creating their own AI laws. One of the politicians they back is Republic

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Feb 12 2026FINANCE

TradFi and Crypto: Rules and Tech Pave the Way

The finance world is changing. Traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto are coming together. This is happening because of clearer rules and better tech. Experts talked about this at a recent event in Hong Kong. Rules are important. They give companies the confidence to operate. Jason Urban from Gala

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Crackdowns: What's Happening with the SEC and Justin Sun?

The SEC is under fire for dropping crypto cases, including one against Justin Sun. Maxine Waters, a top Democrat, questioned SEC Chairman Paul Atkins about the agency's sudden change in direction. She pointed out that the SEC abandoned many crypto enforcement cases when Trump took office and replace

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

India Calls for Clear Rules on Crypto to Keep Money Home

A member of India’s upper house said the country should set up clear rules for digital money. He pointed out that India already taxes gains from crypto at 30 percent, yet treats it as illegal. This mix of high taxes and unclear laws pushes traders to move abroad. The tax on virtual assets is

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Feb 10 2026ENVIRONMENT

EPA Plans to Remove Key Climate Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency is set to cancel a 2009 scientific assessment that has supported U. S. climate policies for over a decade. The agency filed paperwork with the Office of Management and Budget to delete this “endangerment finding, ” a move that would strip it of the legal power to

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Feb 10 2026FINANCE

Stablecoins Grow Big, But Tether’s Treasury Tricks Raise Questions

Tether is the biggest holder of U. S. Treasuries, with about $135 billion in bonds. That makes it larger than countries like South Korea and Germany. The company earns huge interest by putting the money from people who buy USDT into these bonds. People or companies that want USDT send dollars to Te

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Feb 10 2026CRYPTO

Crypto and Tokenization: A New Chance for Everyone

Brian Armstrong, the chief executive of Coinbase Global Inc. , used a post on X to highlight how digital currencies and tokenized assets can open doors for billions of people. He said these tools give a “level playing field” that helps anyone chase wealth, drawing on psychologist Jordan Peterson’s i

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Super Bowl Bets Surge to $1. 7 Billion, Sparking Debate

The biggest day of football is also the hottest day for legal betting, with experts saying this year’s Super Bowl will bring in more than $1. 7 billion from wagers across the country. This huge flow of money has put lawmakers on alert about how fast the sports‑betting industry is expanding and what

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Feb 08 2026BUSINESS

Success Stories That Went Wrong

Forbes publishes a yearly list that spotlights the most promising young people in business, art and technology. Yet some of those celebrated have later been caught breaking the law, especially in finance. Among the past decade’s honorees are six individuals who faced serious charges. A 26‑year‑old

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Feb 07 2026FINANCE

Vietnam’s New Crypto Tax Plan: What It Means for Traders

Vietnam is drafting a rule that will treat cryptocurrency moves like stock trades, adding a small tax to every transfer. The proposed law says anyone who sends crypto through an approved service will owe 0. 1% of the transfer value as personal income tax, just like traders pay when they buy or sell

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