The price of Bitcoin surged past $80, 000 on Monday, a move that coincided with new developments in U. S. legislation and market sentiment. A key figure, Senate Banking Committee chair Tim Scott, announced that the CLARITY Act is “in the red zone, ” indicating a need for urgent action. Scott plan
Kraken’s parent company, Payward Inc. , has filed a new lawsuit against former custody partner Etana and its CEO, alleging that more than $25 million of client money was misused. The claim comes as Etana is battling Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has been accused of running a “Ponzi‑style” operation. Acc
Bitwise is ending two of its crypto‑linked exchange‑traded funds, one that mixed Bitcoin and Ethereum with U. S. Treasuries and another that focused on Web3 companies. The last chance for investors to buy new shares is May 21, after which the funds will close. Their final net asset value will be set
President Trump met with business owners in the White House’s East Room, bragging that his tax cuts and rule‑reductions have created a booming economy. He said the nation’s businesses are thriving and that the market is “roaring. ” The event was billed as a celebration of Main Street’s revival under
The British Prime Minister has called a meeting of top figures from business, education, health and policing to address the surge in antisemitic attacks that have left Jewish communities shaken. The plan comes after a series of stabbings, including two fatal incidents, and follows the government’s d
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her backing for Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles, as she seeks another term. Harris praised Bass for tackling major city problems: a historic drop in homelessness, crime rates that are lower than they’ve been since the 1960s, and standing up
Carlos Prates has always been the wild card in a sport that prizes discipline. He smokes, drinks, and jokes like a rockstar, which many coaches see as a bad example for other fighters. After his recent win in Perth, he took to Instagram with a cigarette and a drink, calling his critics “Instagram Sa
A Boston meeting brought together doctors, scientists, and business leaders to talk about new ways to spot illnesses early. The group highlighted technologies that can find cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases before symptoms appear. One of the main ideas is that early detection can lower lo
The U. S. government launched a program in 1999 to help people with disabilities find jobs without losing their health care or income support. The plan was simple: let the Social Security Administration run it, spread the word, and give people a safe path back to work. But that last part—telling fol
The 2026 Met Gala drew a crowd of fashion lovers and art enthusiasts, each guest bringing a unique twist to the evening. Amazon founder Bezos arrived in a navy blue dress that echoed a famous 19th‑century portrait. The gown featured a single pearl‑laden strap that slipped off her shoulder, mirror
