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Supreme Court: A Broken System?

December 20, 2025

The Supreme Court is in big trouble. Two smart professors, Ryan Doerfler from Harvard and Samuel Moyn from Yale, think it's too late to fix. They say the court has lost its way, especially since Donald Trump's second term. The conservative justices have been making big decisions that help Trump and

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Ethereum's Identity Crisis in 2026: Can It Stand on Its Own?

December 20, 2025

Ethereum's role in the crypto world is still up for debate. Is it a digital currency like Bitcoin, or just a token for a tech platform? This question is more relevant than ever as Ethereum faces a tough 2026. Early in 2025, things looked bad for Ethereum. Its price dropped, and it even fell behind

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Tokenization: A Slow and Steady Race

December 20, 2025

Tokenization is a hot topic in finance. It involves using blockchain to represent real-world assets like stocks and bonds. This allows for fractional ownership and easier trading. Many people think this change will happen quickly. But not everyone agrees. Sidney Powell, co-founder of Maple Finance,

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Crypto ETFs: Simplifying Investments in a Complex Market

December 19, 2025

Investing in crypto is getting easier, thanks to a new wave of crypto index ETFs. These funds bundle together different cryptocurrencies, making it simpler for investors to get broad exposure without picking individual tokens. Since the start of 2024, US spot crypto ETFs have pulled in over $70 bil

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Crypto Traders Face Bleak Holiday Outlook

December 19, 2025

The holiday season is usually a time for cheer, but crypto traders aren't feeling the festive spirit this year. Predictors on Myriad, a platform for forecasting market trends, are not optimistic about a Santa rally for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The odds are heavily stacked ag

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Crypto Comes to French Banks: What You Need to Know

December 19, 2025

Big news in the world of banking and crypto! BPCE, a major French banking group, is diving into the crypto market. They are going to let customers buy and sell cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, solana, and USDC right from their banking apps. This is a big deal because it means more people can ea

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Tua's Honest Talk After Losing His Spot

December 18, 2025

Tua Tagovailoa, the Dolphins' quarterback, recently shared his feelings about being replaced by rookie Quinn Ewers. He admitted he was upset but stayed professional, saying he would support the new starter. Tua spoke briefly with Coach Mike McDaniel, who made the change to give the team the best ch

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The Confidence Conundrum: Is It a Personality Trait?

December 17, 2025

People often think they're better at things than they really are. But is this overconfidence just a random thing, or is it part of who they are? To find out, two teams of researchers teamed up and agreed on some tests. They even planned their analyses and predictions before collecting any data. The

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Bitwise's Bold Bitcoin Predictions for 2026

December 17, 2025

Bitwise, a big name in crypto investments, is making some bold predictions for Bitcoin in 2026. They think Bitcoin will hit new highs, breaking the usual four-year cycle pattern. This cycle pattern is known for three strong years followed by a big drop in the fourth year. But Bitwise thinks things a

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Crypto in the UK: Fewer People, Bigger Bets

December 17, 2025

In 2025, fewer adults in the UK owned cryptocurrency compared to the previous year, but those who did were investing more money. This shift was revealed in a recent survey. The number of crypto owners dropped to 8% in 2025 from 12% in 2024. However, this is still double the ownership rate from 2021,