Mars has always been a tricky destination. Now, NASA is trying a new approach with the ESCAPADE mission. This isn't your typical big-budget space adventure. It's a cost-effective, high-risk project aiming to study Mars' magnetic field and atmosphere. Launched in late 2025, ESCAPADE is part of NASA's
GigaCloud Technology (GCT) has been making waves in the cloud tech industry, recently hitting a new 52-week high. This company, valued at $1. 42 billion, is known for its global end-to-end B2B technology solutions. It connects manufacturers, mainly in Asia, with resellers in the U. S. , Asia, and Eu
Senators Maggie Hassan and Josh Hawley have taken a stand against AI-driven scams. They sent letters to major AI companies, asking how they plan to stop fraudsters from misusing their technology. The companies include Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and xAI. The senators wan
The crypto market is not responding positively to the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut. Even though the Fed lowered interest rates, Bitcoin and Ethereum have both dropped in value. The overall market is down by 2. 25% from the previous day, totaling $3. 07 trillion. Traditional markets, like the S
Hex Trust has made a bold move by introducing wrapped XRP (wXRP), a digital twin of the original XRP cryptocurrency. This new version of XRP can now be traded on multiple blockchain networks, including Ethereum and Solana. The goal? To make XRP more useful in decentralized finance (DeFi) application
Markets kicked off the week with a downturn, but tech news from China gave them a boost. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dipped early but recovered later in the day. Tech stocks like Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron, and Microsoft showed strength, while others like Google, Tesla, and healthcare stocks took a
A new XRP ETF has entered the market, but the cryptocurrency is facing a tough time. On Thursday, 21Shares introduced its XRP ETF on the CBOE, marking another option for investors looking to diversify their crypto portfolios. This move comes as major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana are experiencin
BNB, the digital currency tied to the BNB Chain, saw its value drop by more than 2. 7% in a single day, landing at $865. This happened after the Federal Reserve made a small change to interest rates. While other investments like gold and stocks went up, cryptocurrencies took a hit, with the overall
IndyCar is shaking things up with a new independent officiating board. Starting in 2026, this board will be in charge of overseeing the IndyCar Series and the Indy NXT development series. The board will have three members, and they will work under a new non-profit organization called IndyCar Officia
The U. S. is tightening its travel rules. Starting soon, visitors from 42 countries, mostly in Europe, will have to share their social media handles from the past five years. This change is part of a broader effort to increase security checks for travelers entering the U. S. The new rules also ask
