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The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an appeal against a recent judicial order that restricts immigration officers' actions amid ongoing demonstrations in Minneapolis. The order, issued in response to concerns about the conduct of federal agents, forbids arrests and use of tear gas against nonviolent protesters and observers. This developme…
Crunch, a decentralized machine learning intelligence platform, is opening its Bittensor mining capabilities to a diverse community of over 11,000 ML engineers and 1,200 PhDs from academic and enterprise backgrounds. By managing the blockchain infrastructure on behalf of participants, Crunch allows contributors to focus exclusively on machine learn…
DipCoin has launched a novel component called Vaults on the Sui blockchain, designed to allow users passive access to professional perpetual trading strategies without requiring active market involvement. This innovation emphasizes transparency, non-custodial participation, and real-time strategy execution directly on-chain, differentiating itself …
The U.S. dollar declined slightly on Monday following tariff threats by President Donald Trump targeting several European nations over Greenland, stirring fears of heightened trade disputes between the United States and Europe. As investors reevaluate risk, the euro and pound gained ground. Meanwhile, Asian currencies showed modest fluctuations ami…
The British pound stands to benefit this week with important UK economic data on the horizon, including employment and inflation statistics. Analysts indicate that these releases could push sterling higher, particularly through the GBP/USD pair, amid emerging dollar weakness and an existing short squeeze in the pound. Nonetheless, sterling’s perfor…
Bitcoin declined sharply during early Asian trading hours, erasing gains from the previous week following U.S. President Trump’s announcement of tariffs targeting key European nations over Greenland issues. The broader cryptocurrency market experienced similar setbacks amidst growing geopolitical uncertainty and delays in U.S. regulatory legislatio…
Asian foreign exchange markets experienced limited fluctuations as investors navigated heightened uncertainty from U.S. tariff announcements on European countries and digested China's fourth-quarter economic growth figures. The Chinese yuan strengthened moderately after GDP results surpassed expectations, while regional currencies maintained narrow…
The U.S. dollar weakened as President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on several European countries triggered risk aversion among investors, who moved into traditionally safer currencies such as the Swiss franc. European nations are responding with efforts to avoid a trade conflict that could disrupt transatlantic commerce. Despite initi…
The US dollar experienced a decline on Monday following President Trump's announcement of new tariffs targeting European countries over Greenland. This development has led investors to seek refuge in safe-haven currencies such as the Swiss franc and Japanese yen. While European currencies showed resilience after early losses, the evolving trade dis…
Cardano's price plummeted by over 12% in a single trading session, descending to $0.3473 and dragging its market capitalization down to approximately $13.5 billion. This marks Cardano's most pronounced daily percentage decrease since October 2025, further contributing to its decline over the past week. Meanwhile, major cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and …
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a response opposing a request by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie to appoint a special master to supervise the public release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The lawmakers criticized the DOJ's slow progress in disclosing the files and sought court intervention, but the DOJ maintains that …
Minneapolis is on high alert as opposing demonstrations are scheduled in response to federal immigration enforcement activities and the recent death of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen shot by an ICE agent. Authorities have mobilized law enforcement and National Guard units to mitigate potential violence, while political and community divisions deepen ov…
In Minneapolis, heightened federal immigration enforcement has prompted parents and community members to organize protective patrols around schools to shield children and staff from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. This response follows a recent fatal incident involving ICE agents near a local elementary school, leading to incr…
The Trump administration has reversed its earlier attempt to consolidate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The decision follows significant resistance from both gun-rights advocates and gun-control groups, as well as bipartisan political pushback and concerns from agency em…
Virginia's Democratic-led Senate has passed a constitutional amendment that would authorize the state legislature to redraw congressional districts, potentially resulting in Democrats gaining up to four additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. If voters approve the amendment in a forthcoming special election, it would temporarily over…
Emergency call transcripts and incident reports reveal a scene of confusion and conflict following the shooting of Renee Good by a U.S. immigration officer in Minneapolis, sparking heightened political tensions and protests. The incident coincides with a large federal immigration enforcement operation in the city, which has led to scrutiny of local…
Venezuela is initiating its first substantial dollar sales since mid-December to alleviate pressure on the bolivar, which has faced sharp volatility amid disruptions caused by a U.S. blockade on oil exports. Government-backed banks in Caracas have started gathering bids from corporate clients, although funds have yet to be distributed. This move fo…
Following disruptions from a US-imposed blockade on Venezuela's oil exports, the government is preparing to resume its sale of US dollars, potentially aiding in the stabilization of the faltering bolivar currency. Banks in Caracas have been reaching out to corporate clients with offers of dollar funds, marking the first considerable government doll…
President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to Wanda Vazquez Garced, the former Governor of Puerto Rico, who faced federal bribery charges related to her 2020 gubernatorial campaign. The pardon also covers her co-defendants Julio Martin Herrera Velutini and Mark Rossini. The White House described the case as political prosecution. This development …
NEXST, a cutting-edge Web3 entertainment platform, has forged a strategic partnership with KISS OF LIFE, the 2025 Asia Artist Awards “Best Musician Group.” This collaboration marks KISS OF LIFE as the second official artist to appear on NEXST VR LIVE, the platform's immersive virtual reality concert service. By blending AI, VR, blockchain technolog…
Security Matters PLC (SMX) has launched a corporate account with cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, driven by a Board-approved treasury strategy. This move aims to integrate operational capabilities with SMX's molecular-marker technology, supporting the development of transparent digital assets aligned with physical supply chain verification.
A China-led digital currency initiative called mBridge has processed over $55 billion in cross-border payments, demonstrating substantial progress in creating alternatives to dollar-based global payment infrastructure. The platform, jointly tested by multiple central banks, predominantly uses the digital yuan for transactions and highlights China's…
The mBridge digital currency platform, spearheaded by China and tested alongside central banks from Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, has processed more than $55 billion in cross-border transactions. This marks a significant escalation since its inception in 2022, with the digital yuan comprising the majority of the volume. The platfo…
The mBridge digital currency platform, initiated by China in collaboration with central banks from several countries, has seen its transaction volume soar to over $55 billion. This surge underscores increasing adoption of alternatives to the US dollar in global payment infrastructures, led predominantly by the digital yuan.
Mingo has launched its innovative digital ticketing platform, Mingo Tickets, expanding its presence across 54 countries with an emphasis on enhancing security and user experience for live events. Leveraging Hedera blockchain technology, it aims to curb ticket fraud and duplication while providing scalable and affordable solutions for organizers. Th…
