FBI Nominee Kash Patel Distances Himself from Trump’s January 6 Pardons
During his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for a 10-year term as FBI director, Kash Patel distanced himself from President Donald Trump’s broad pardoning of January 6 rioters, expressing disapproval…
Poll Reveals Trump’s Unfavorable Start in Second Presidential Term
Donald Trump continues to be notably unpopular among U.S. presidents, as indicated by recent polling data. According to Gallup’s senior editor Megan Brenan, “President Donald Trump’s initial job approval rating…
Robinhood Launches Bitcoin Futures Trading
Online brokerage Robinhood is expanding its offerings with the launch of futures trading, including Bitcoin and other assets. Expanding Beyond Stocks The company, known primarily for stock trading, introduced…
Gary Gensler Rejoins MIT Faculty to Explore AI and FinTech
Gary Gensler, the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has taken up a professorship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to teach and conduct research on…
Fortitude Mining Emerges as DCG’s Dedicated Mining Subsidiary
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has announced the creation of Fortitude Mining, a new subsidiary focused on cryptocurrency mining. This move signals DCG’s intention to provide institutional investors with exposure to…
Biden Faces Criticism for Delayed Menthol Cigarette Ban After Trump Pulls Proposal
When President Joe Biden’s administration announced its intent to ban menthol cigarettes, the medical community celebrated, anticipating it could save lives and encourage more people to quit smoking. However, the…
Utah Advances Bill Allowing State to Invest in Crypto
A Utah House committee has given the green light to a bill that could pave the way for the state to invest public funds in cryptocurrencies. The Utah House Economic…
Bitwise Seeks SEC Approval for Dogecoin ETF Tracking Memecoin Price
Bitwise has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price movements of Dogecoin, the popular memecoin. The proposed Bitwise…
Trump Offers Buyouts to Federal Workers in Effort to Shrink Government
President Donald Trump’s administration is offering buyouts to federal employees to reduce the size of the government workforce. The deadline for employees to decide is Feb. 6. The buyout offer…
Colombia and U.S. Reach Agreement After Trump’s Tariff Threats on Deportees
Colombia has walked back from the brink of a damaging trade war with the United States, reaching an agreement to accept deported migrants returned on military planes, following a flurry…
Poland Surpasses El Salvador in Global Bitcoin ATM Count
Poland added 10 new Bitcoin ATMs on Jan. 27, bringing its total to 219 active machines and surpassing El Salvador as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency ATM network globally, following the US,…
Trump’s Border Czar Confirms Daily Deportations for the Next 4 Years
Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan said that mass deportations will be carried out every day throughout Trump’s term, and that the numbers will continue to rise each week. Homan appeared…
Bitpanda Becomes Second Crypto Firm to Secure MiCA License in Germany
Austrian fintech unicorn Bitpanda has become the latest cryptocurrency firm to secure a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. Bitpanda announced on January 27 that…
President Trump’s Controversial Plan to “Clean Out” Gaza Stirs Debate
President Donald Trump indicated on Saturday that he had discussed with King Abdullah II of Jordan the possibility of relocating over a million Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, marking…
Bitcoin Wallets Holding $100 Surge to Near Record Levels
Onchain data reveals that the number of Bitcoin wallets holding at least $100 is approaching all-time highs. According to Binance, the number of wallet addresses holding $100 or more surged…
iOS 18 Adoption Reaches 68% Across iPhones, Apple Reports
Apple released new adoption figures on Friday, showcasing how users have embraced iOS 18 since its public debut in September 2024. The new mobile operating system is now installed on…
European Regulators Focus on U.S. Tech Platforms Before Germany’s Election
The European Union is preparing to give tech and social media companies a “stress test” ahead of Germany’s upcoming election in February to assess how they handle misinformation. European Commission…
French E-Bike Startup Angell Nears Bankruptcy Due to Design Defects
Angell, a French smart electric bike startup, has announced that it is declaring insolvency and seeking judicial liquidation through the courts. In a message to customers, company co-founder and CEO…
Sam Altman’s World Aims to Authenticate AI Agents as Digital Representatives
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman surprised the tech world on Thursday with the launch of Operator, his company’s first AI agent that can act autonomously on the web. However, OpenAI is…
Google Steps Up Efforts to Tackle Fake Reviews in the UK
The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has reached an agreement with Google to counter the widespread issue of fake online reviews. The company has committed to several measures aimed at tackling the…