Ripple has faced a tough road, but it's not letting that stop its big plans. After a long fight with US regulators, the company is now aiming to combine different financial services using blockchain and stablecoins. Even with all the legal trouble, Ripple has still managed to impress some major play
A judge in New York recently handed down a 15-year sentence to a notorious figure in the crypto world, Kwon. The judge wasn't kind. He said Kwon was still hooked on the crypto craze and needed to be stopped. Without Kwon's guilty plea, the sentence would have been even harsher. This all started in
Wall Street is feeling the heat as tech stocks, once the darlings of the market, are taking a nosedive. The S&P 500 dropped 1. 2% from its record high, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell 1. 8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average wasn't spared either, shedding 266 points from its recent peak.
In a move that has sparked debate, a group of U. S. lawmakers from both major parties have proposed new rules. These rules would make it harder for American companies to send synthetic DNA sequences to other countries. The focus is on countries like China and Russia, which are seen as major competit
Russia is making a bold move against Google. They've frozen about $129 million of Google's assets in France. This is unusual because Russia is trying to use the law to go after a big Western company's money abroad. It's all part of a bigger fight over frozen Russian assets in Europe. Google Russia
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was recently taken into custody in Iran. This happened while she was at a memorial service for Khosrow Alikordi, a human rights lawyer who died under mysterious circumstances. The Iranian government has not yet commented on her arrest, but it's clear tha
A hot new show is making waves. Crave, a Canadian streaming service, has given the green light for a second season of "Heated Rivalry. " This isn't just any show; it's a steamy drama about two professional hockey players who fall in love in secret. HBO Max is teaming up to bring this series to more
The British navy has been busy lately. They spent three days keeping tabs on a Russian submarine cruising through the English Channel. The submarine, named Krasnodar, is a sneaky Kilo-class type. It sailed on the surface the whole time, but the British were ready to dive into action if it went under
A new plan is in the works to send international troops to Gaza. This isn't about fighting but about keeping the peace. Many countries are interested in helping, but the details are still being worked out. Who will lead these troops? An American general might be in charge, but nothing is set in ston
Fernando Haddad, Brazil's Finance Minister, hinted he might step down soon. He shared this with O Globo in a recent chat. Haddad wants to help Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2026 presidential campaign. He made it clear he won't run for office himself, but he wants to shape the campaign's strategy. Had
