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Jan 11 2026CRYPTO

Big Banks Are Now Big on Crypto: What's Going On?

Big banks are no longer just watching crypto from the sidelines. They're diving in headfirst. This isn't just about Bitcoin anymore. It's about tokenized cash, stablecoins, and even crypto ETFs. Banks are starting to see crypto as an opportunity, not a threat. Take JPMorgan, for example. They're mo

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Jan 11 2026FINANCE

The Silent War Over Your Cash

Big banks are quietly trying to block stablecoins from offering rewards. Why? Because they rake in billions from fees and interest on the money you park in their accounts. They don't want stablecoins to steal even a slice of that profit. Stablecoins could offer better deals, like rewards for using

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Jan 11 2026SPORTS

Florida's Dominant Victory Over Tennessee: A Closer Look

Florida's basketball team showed their strength on January 10, 2026, with a strong win against the 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. The final score was 91-67, extending Florida's winning streak at home to 15 games. Boogie Fland had a standout performance, scoring a season-high 23 points. His impres

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Jan 10 2026CRYPTO

Big Banks Start to Like Crypto

Big banks are starting to like crypto. For a long time, they saw it as risky. Now, they are finding ways to use it. They are adding crypto to their services. This is a big change. JPMorgan is moving its digital money to a new system. This system is called the Canton Network. It lets money move fast

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Jan 10 2026OPINION

Florida's Housing Hurdle: What's Holding Back Affordable Living?

Florida's Live Local Act, a 2023 law aimed at tackling housing affordability, is facing resistance from some wealthy areas. These communities are putting up barriers to block new housing developments, despite the law's incentives like tax breaks and easier zoning rules. The law was designed to enco

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Jan 09 2026FINANCE

Smart Ways to Spread Your Money Around

Big wins in the stock market can be exciting, but putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Experts often suggest that no single stock should make up more than 10% of your investment portfolio. This rule helps manage risk and keeps your money safe. For those who have a lot of stock in one compa

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Jan 09 2026BUSINESS

Celebrities Are Getting Paid Big Bucks in Ads

Big brands are spending a lot of money on celebrities for their ads. They are putting more cash into famous faces while making fewer commercials. This is what a new study found. The study looked at thousands of ads and payments made from 2019 to 2025. It showed that brands spent over $1 billion on

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Jan 08 2026CRYPTO

Banks vs. Crypto: The Fight Over Stablecoin Rewards

Big banks are pushing for changes to the GENIUS Act. They want to stop stablecoin issuers from offering rewards through third parties. Crypto leaders say this is just a way for banks to keep out competition. The GENIUS Act already stops stablecoin issuers from giving interest. But major crypto exch

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Florida's Big Move: Redrawing the Political Map

Florida is making a big move in politics. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will start redrawing its congressional districts in April. This could give the Republican Party up to five more seats in Congress. Why is this a big deal? Well, the party in power usually loses seats in midterm

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Jan 07 2026BUSINESS

Big Pharma's Urgent Quest for New Drugs

Big Pharma companies are in a rush to buy biotech firms. Why? They face a huge problem. Many of their top-selling drugs will soon lose patent protection. This is called the "patent cliff. " By 2032, they could lose over $170 billion in sales. To avoid this, they need new drugs fast. That's where bi

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