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Elon Musk's mass government cuts could make private companies millions
The Guardian - 16 Feb 2025 14:00
Defense and tech firms - including Musk's own - await potential contracts as Doge decimates US agencies The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has vowed to oversee a radical hollowing out of government agencies, asserting t...
FBI Saves 4,300 Crypto Victims, Stopping $285M in Devastating Losses
Bitcoin.com - 16 Feb 2025 06:30
The FBI's Operation Level Up has saved over 4,300 potential victims from losing $285 million to cryptocurrency scams, preventing life-altering financial losses and exposing fraudulent platforms. Operation Level Up: Insid...
DOGE's inner workings — and workers
Business Insider - 16 Feb 2025 13:40Javier Milei risks impeachment after endorsing $107M Libra rug pull
Coin Telegraph - 16 Feb 2025 12:34
The President of Argentina faces significant political pushback after a token he endorsed became a financial catastrophe for investors.
US Lawmaker Blasts Trump's Meme Coin, Accuses Elon Musk's DOGE of Gutting Consumer Protections
Bitcoin.com - 16 Feb 2025 05:30
A U.S. representative has slammed President Trump and Elon Musk for dismantling consumer protections, warning they've turned crypto into a breeding ground for scams. Elon Musk's ‘DOGE Bros’ Shutting Down Consumer Pro...
Saylor and Bukele Discuss How El Salvador Can Accelerate Global Bitcoin Adoption
Bitcoin.com - 16 Feb 2025 04:30
Michael Saylor has met with Salvadoran President Bukele to discuss accelerating global bitcoin adoption as El Salvador strengthens its position, continuing to accumulate bitcoin despite IMF-driven policy adjustments. Mic...
Trump, Tariffs, and Turmoil, Oh My!
Bitcoin.com - 16 Feb 2025 01:30
The mere announcement of Trump's tariffs last week triggered billions in liquidations across the crypto market, reinforcing the sector's heightened sensitivity to political risk. This editorial is from last week's editio...
Reddit's CEO says paywalled forums are coming to the platform soon. Here's what we know.
Business Insider - 16 Feb 2025 00:08
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said paywalled forums are coming this year, and the company is also exploring expanding e-commerce features in the future.
Bitcoin trades in tight range as XRP, LT, OM, and GT aim to move higher
Coin Telegraph - 16 Feb 2025 23:39
If Bitcoin's tightening range trading resolves to the upside, XRP, LTC, OM, and GT could rally higher.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Traders Brace for Explosive Move -- Here's the $96K Line in the Sand
Bitcoin.com - 16 Feb 2025 23:30
Over the last hour, bitcoin held steady between $96,850 to just above $97,000, backed by a $1.92 trillion market cap, as traders weigh $12.95 billion in daily volume on Sunday against a narrow 24-hour range of $96,731 to...
Dave Portnoy claims he returned 6 million Libra tokens to founder
Coin Telegraph - 16 Feb 2025 23:28
Portnoy said he did not get bad vibes from Hayden Davis and believes the young tech entrepreneur did not intentionally rug-pull investors.
Hermès will give staffers a $4,700 bonus as sales and revenue jump
Business Insider - 16 Feb 2025 23:00
Hermès employees will receive a 4,500 euro — or $4,723 — bonus this year in response to the company's 2024 financial performance.
Best Wallet Token Hits $10M in Presale - Is This 2025's Next Crypto Gem?
Bitcoin.com - 16 Feb 2025 23:00
The Best Wallet (BEST) token presale has gone viral, racing past the $10 million mark. That kind of early success has traders buzzing about the project’s potential. With its mix of secure wallet features and DeFi tools...
SEC Seeks More Time in Coinbase Battle as Crypto Rules Shift
Bitcoin.com - 16 Feb 2025 22:30
The SEC seeks a 28-day extension to respond to Coinbase's appeal, citing ongoing crypto regulatory reviews. With a leadership shift under Trump, the agency's stance on crypto is evolving. SEC Requests Extension in Coinba...
Ex-Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill -- who killed Osama bin Laden -- set to peddle pot in NYC: 'Helps get rid of the noise'
New York Post - 16 Feb 2025 22:23
Robert O'Neill, the decorated ex-Navy hot shot who fired the bullets that killed the al Qaeda fiend, is mellowing out as the owner of a new cannabis firm -- Operator Canna Co.
Your avocado toast with eggs may become a breakfast luxury rather than a tasty staple
Business Insider - 16 Feb 2025 22:12Latam Insights: Bukele Discusses Bitcoin With Strategy's Saylor, World Halts Operations in Brazil
Bitcoin.com - 16 Feb 2025 21:40
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news over the past week. In this week’s edition, President Nayib Bukele met Strategy’s Michael Saylor to discuss bitcoin,...
Trump admin adviser meeting with Federal Reserve chairman 'regularly'
Coin Telegraph - 16 Feb 2025 21:32
Investors are patiently waiting for interest rate cuts to fuel risk-on-asset markets amid high inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Trump admin advisor meeting with Federal Reserve chairman 'regularly'
Coin Telegraph - 16 Feb 2025 21:32
Investors are patiently waiting for interest rate cuts to fuel risk-on-asset markets amid high inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Trump admin advisor meeting with Federal Reserve chairman 'regularly'
Coin Telegraph - 16 Feb 2025 21:32
Investors are patiently waiting for interest rate cuts to fuel risk-on-asset markets amid high inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty.
ChatGPT is making homework a lot easier - for parents
Business Insider - 16 Feb 2025 20:54
From customizable tutors to brainstorming partners ChatGPT is easing the stress of homework time on parents.
President Trump Declares the Death of De-Dollarization With Tariffs at the Frontline
Bitcoin.com - 16 Feb 2025 20:40
Trump believes that by using tariffs as a weapon, he can safeguard the current U.S. dollar’s status as the world reserve currency and stop de-dollarization. So far, this has been proven right in a limited way. Trump St...