Trump's embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industry

Is Trump’s bitcoin embrace the biggest ‘pump-and-dump’ ever?

The U.S. government buying bitcoin at inflated prices would do nothing to pay off America’s debt.

MarketWatch - 3d

Wealth of US ‘oil-garchs’ went up 15% in nine months as industry figures plan Trump inauguration party

Oil and gas firms have given more than $75m to Trump’s campaign and stand to benefit from his ‘drill, baby drill’ plan. As Joe Biden warns in his farewell address as president that “an oligarchy is ...

The Guardian - 3d

Smaller crypto may gain more than bitcoin after Trump takes office – should you invest?

Altcoins may have more room to rally than bitcoin after the pro-crypto president elect Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office, with his inauguration scheduled on Monday, industry participants said.

MarketWatch - 3d

Bitcoin gains as Trump reportedly plans crypto executive order

Bitcoin rejoined the crypto rally amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump could release an executive order on crypto as soon as day 1.

CNBC - 4d

Hot flashes and mood swings: why perimenopausal symptoms get misdiagnosed – and how to treat them

Symptoms like insomnia, bloating and emotional shifts can occur before menopause begins, but they are often improperly addressed by doctors. In her 40s, Karen Cummings started to notice a shift in ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump and bitcoin: BlackRock predicts another historic year for crypto

BlackRock ETF investment chief Samara Cohen thinks President-elect Donald Trump will push crypto-friendly policies.

CNBC - 5d

The Tech Industry Is Preparing for Trump 2.0 by Not Preparing

Big tech helped Trump win the election, but will small-medium tech reap the benefits?

Inc. - 5d

Small-cap crypto rallies ahead of Trump inauguration, bitcoin trades at $100,000

Cryptocurrencies jumped as investor appetite shifted to smaller, higher risk coins ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

CNBC - 5d

AMD gets another downgrade. Here’s why analysts are souring on the stock.

Wolfe Research expects AMD’s AI business to disappoint this year relative to current market expectations.

MarketWatch - 5d

The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections

Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.

Wired - 6d

A Euphoric Tech Industry Is Ready to Celebrate Trump and Itself

The elite of Silicon Valley are set to revel in their new clout during a long weekend of inaugural parties as President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to resume power.

The New York Times - 6d

‘My Chinese Spy’ Memes Show Americans Aren’t Sold on the TikTok Ban

With a TikTok shutdown all but inevitable, users are dedicating their final days on the app to fictional agents of the Chinese government.

Wired - 6d

Embrace Your Brand of Weird

Let your unique personality inform and improve company culture.

Inc. - Jan. 14

US LNG industry poised to expand as Trump vows to lift restrictions

S&P finds ramp-up of exports could add $1.3tn to American economy in next five years with capacity expected to double

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Dynasty Warriors: Origins - How To Get Old Coins And Rewards

You can find a special kind of currency known as Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins . Part of an overall tally, these items allow you to obtain nifty rewards as you progress through the ...

GameSpot - Jan. 13

Germany's AfD embraces mass deportation of migrants as German election nears

During a party conference Alice Weidel publicly endorsed the mass "return" or deportation of people with a migrant background.

BBC News - Jan. 13

George Orwell to be honoured on new £2 coin by Royal Mint

Author of Nineteen Eighty-Four to be commemorated on coin to coincide with 75th anniversary of his death. He was a writer concerned with poverty, class and power; we will never know how George ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Deep joy: Wales embraces ‘hwyl’ in tourism campaign to rival Danish ‘hygge’

‘Hwyl can raise the heartbeat or relax the body; it’s your own particular form of happiness,’ says Welsh psychologist. The Danish word hygge , which summons a feeling of cosy, fire-crackling ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Trump’s Day 1: Incoming president looks set to act on tariffs, crypto, energy and immigration

On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump is planning to go big on executive orders and other actions, including ones that aim to rollback some of his predecessor’s policies. ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

France Far-Right Party Embraces Jean-Marie Le Pen as a Visionary

For years, the far-right National Rally tried to distance itself from Mr. Le Pen’s racist and antisemitic remarks. But after his death Tuesday, it hailed him as a visionary.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

As Elon Musk Embraces the Far Right, Some of Its Leaders Reject Him

Mr. Musk has fallen out with prominent right-wing Americans who say they are worried that their agenda may be sidelined in favor of his own — and that he is willing to silence them on X.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate

Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now

BBC News - Jan. 8

Nippon Steel chief warns Trump that tariffs alone will not strengthen US industry

Eiji Hashimoto says legal action against blocking of takeover aimed at winning another review under new administration

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Trudeau to Resign as Voters Sour on His Vision for Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down after almost a decade in power, setting up a leadership battle in the G-7 country.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Analysts embrace ServiceTitan’s market-share potential in parade of buy ratings

The software maker for blue-collar businesses, which recently went public, draws “buy” or “overweight” ratings from at least six analysts.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problem

Financial Times - Jan. 6

How Austria’s embrace of the far right could fracture the EU centre

Also in this newsletter: The next EU leaders’ meeting searches for a venue

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Trump accused of attacking UK energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry

Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to ‘get rid of windmills’ is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms. Climate campaigners have accused Donald Trump of attacking Britain’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

SPFL appeals for witnesses after Engels hit by coin

The Scottish Professional Football League has appealed for fans to contact Police Scotland with information that will help find whoever threw a coin that struck Celtic midfielder Arne Engels during ...

BBC News - Jan. 3

Joey Logano embracing role as sport's leader as defending champion

For the third time in seven seasons, Joey Logano bears the honor of being the defending champion of the NASCAR Cup Series. At age 34, Logano is a wily veteran who has been fortunate enough to ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Will a weakened Hollywood embrace Trump 2.0?

When Donald Trump won in 2016, Hollywood promised ‘resistance’. But shrinking revenues and declining influence make it less likely this time around

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Crypto Industry Anticipates Trump Executive Orders Day 1

Cryptocurrency could see a slew of policy positions when Trump takes office.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Americans more likely to embrace driverless cars, but still skeptical: Survey

Americans are more likely to embrace driverless cars but are still skeptical of them, according to a new survey from YouGov. In the survey, 35 percent of Americans said when it comes to driverless ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Will crypto continue to rally? Trump’s first 100 days will be the key.

For crypto’s bull run to continue, digital assets enthusiasts hope for a more friendly regulatory environment under the second Donald Trump administration and a favorable macroeconomic setup to ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 2

Crypto industry dreams of a golden era under Trump

The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risks

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Industrial policy must be practical not performative

New structures and pronouncements mean little unless business takes them seriously — there is no appetite for talking shops