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Dec 17 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Wild Ride: From Pizza to Big Money

Bitcoin's story is a wild one. It all started in 2009 when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block. No one knew what it would become. Early days were all about experimenting. People gave away Bitcoin for free. Someone even bought pizza with 10, 000 BTC. That's a lot of pizza! Things got serious when

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Smart Ways to Manage Your Money with Bank Budgeting Tools

Managing money can be tough, but some banks make it easier with built-in budgeting tools. These tools help track spending, set savings goals, and even categorize expenses automatically. This means no more manual tracking or guesswork. Ally Bank is great for savers. It lets you create "buckets" to o

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Smart Ways to Avoid Holiday Debt and Save Your Money

Every year, people fall into the same trap. They spend freely in December, thinking they can handle it. But when January comes, the credit card bills pile up. It's not just bad luck. It's bad planning. The key to avoiding this problem is simple: plan ahead. Start saving for Christmas throughout the

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Stock Market Insights: A Cautious Look at Recent Trends

Jim Cramer, a well-known market commentator, recently shared his thoughts on several companies during a TV segment. He advised caution with Lumen Technologies, suggesting the stock has seen a significant rise and might be due for a pause. This comes as Lumen recently appointed a new chief technology

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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

A Shift in the Media Maze: Kushner's Firm Steps Back

In a surprising turn, Jared Kushner's investment group, Affinity Partners, has decided to exit the race to back Paramount Skydance's ambitious bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. This move comes after a significant shift in the investment landscape since they first got involved last October. The firm's

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Crypto in the UK: Fewer People, Bigger Bets

In 2025, fewer adults in the UK owned cryptocurrency compared to the previous year, but those who did were investing more money. This shift was revealed in a recent survey. The number of crypto owners dropped to 8% in 2025 from 12% in 2024. However, this is still double the ownership rate from 2021,

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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

The Big Price Tag on Oracle's Cloud Deal

Oracle recently made headlines with a massive financial commitment. They agreed to pay a staggering $248 billion over 20 years. That's a lot of money! To put it into perspective, that amount could buy a lot of things. For example, you could purchase every piece of art in the Louvre. And still have e

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Dec 16 2025FINANCE

Japan's Move to Create a Yen-Based Digital Currency

Japan is stepping into the digital currency arena with a new yen-denominated stablecoin. This isn't just any digital currency; it's designed for big players in the financial world. Startale Group and SBI Holdings have teamed up to make this happen. The plan is to create a stablecoin that's fully re

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

EU's Plan to Use Russian Money for Ukraine Hits Roadblocks

The European Union is inching closer to a decision on how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. However, some major hurdles remain, and a final agreement might not be reached until Thursday's EU summit. Most of the frozen Russian assets, around 210 billion euros, are currently held in th

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Dec 16 2025CRYPTO

Custodia's Fight for Crypto Banking Rights

Custodia Bank, a financial institution specializing in crypto, is not giving up easily. They just took a big step by asking all the judges in the Tenth Circuit Court to take another look at their case. The case is about getting a master account with the Federal Reserve, which they were denied. This

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