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    Russia Beefs Up Bases Near Finland’s Border

    Russian forces have been beefing up bases and building military infrastructure near the Finnish border, according to recent satellite imagery, in moves that...

    El-Erian says the era of U.S. exceptionalism is on pause

    Mohamed El-Erian, the former chief executive of bond giant Pimco and Allianz’s chief economic adviser, said the era of U.S. exceptionalism isn’t conclusively...

    Metaplanet scoops 1,004 Bitcoin in 2nd-biggest buy ever

    Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made its second-largest single Bitcoin purchase ever, scooping up more than 1,000 Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency came within...

    Stock futures fall after Moody’s strips U.S. of its top credit rating

    Strategists warned the move, announced after the market close on Friday, could spark some near-term selling in stocks and Treasurys. Source link

    Russia arrests Blum co-founder Vladimir Smerkis on fraud charges

    Vladimir Smerkis, a co-founder of the Telegram-based crypto project Blum, has reportedly been arrested in Moscow, Russia, on fraud allegations, amid Blum confirming...

    Prices are probably going up at Walmart. Watch for Target and other retailers to detail the tariff impact this week.

    President Trump tells Walmart to ‘eat’ higher costs brought on by his trade approach as terms like ‘tariffs,’ ‘uncertainty’ and ‘recession’ are coming...

    Ethereum back to $3K in May? Latest rebound says ETH price ‘still has more gas’

    Key points:Ether price rose 3% to $2,550 on May 18, triggering $22 million in short ETH liquidations.A bull flag on the chart suggests...

    Crypto execs beef up security following string of kidnappings: Report

    Crypto industry executives are beefing up personal security and demanding more bodyguard services in response to a recent string of kidnapping and ransom...

    ‘They will drown you too’: My co-worker found out I inherited money — and harassed me to give him a loan

    “When I didn’t give him money, this co-worker became so enraged that he went on a whispering campaign.” Source link

    BTC price to $116K next? Bitcoin trader sees ‘early week’ all-time high

    Key points:Bitcoin is convincing traders that an upside breakout is around the corner, with all-time highs in sight.One target demands $116,000 next week,...

    My father’s widow keeps sending me $200 checks in the mail. Why would she do this?

    “I sent a ‘thank you’ card and asked what it was for, but I got no answer.” Source link

    UK to require crypto firms to report every customer transaction

    United Kingdom crypto companies will need to collect and report data from every customer trade and transfer beginning Jan. 1, 2026 as part...

    I’m 57 and ready to retire next year on $7,500 a month, but my wife says no. Who’s right?

    “I also have $300,000 in a 401(k). My wife has a 403(b) that currently sits at $650,000.” Source link

    The Public internet is a bottleneck for blockchain — DoubleZero CEO

    Public internet infrastructure is the critical speed and performance constraint on high-throughput blockchain networks, according to Austin Federa, co-founder and CEO of DoubleZero,...

    Medicare patients getting emergency surgery in private-equity hospitals are 42% more likely to die in the next 30 days. What’s going on?

    New research raises concerns about the way these investment funds balance care and the pursuit of profits. Source link

    A Bitcoiner’s guide to South Africa’s Garden Route

    South Africa’s Garden Route, famed for its lush forests, expansive beaches and charming towns, has become a testbed for Bitcoin adoption.From Mossel Bay...