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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 - 1h

Crypto firm Digital Currency Group to pay SEC $38.5 million for misleading investors

Digital Currency Group, the crypto firm founded by Barry Silbert, is paying the SEC $38.5 million for misleading investors.

CNBC - 2h

Navalny Lawyers Sentenced to Years in Prison

Three lawyers who defended the Russian opposition leader before his death were sentenced to up to five years as the biggest crackdown on dissent since the Soviet era deepened.

The Wall Street Journal - 8h

Swissquote Expects Results To Beat Views on Crypto Demand

The online bank said its results for 2024 should exceed market expectations as it was boosted by cryptocurrency trading.

The Wall Street Journal - 14h

They Went After the Hawk Tuah Crypto Promoters. Now They're Suing Pump.Fun

The same lawyers handling a lawsuit over the infamous Hawk Tuah crypto coin are bringing a new class action against memecoin platform Pump.Fun for allegedly putting investors in high financial risk.

Wired - 22h

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 - 23h

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 - 1d

Crypto in your pension? It’s not going to help.

U.S. state and local pension funds are looking at speculating on cryptocurrencies to solve their funding crisis.

MarketWatch - 5h

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 - 1d

Revealing Red Wings Move Of The Year

It's only January, but it's clear what move has impacted the Detroit Red Wings the most this season.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

The criminal question in the coming wave of pro-crypto legislation

The Trump administration and Congress are expected to act quickly on pro-crypto bills, and likely without much focus on cybercrime prevention.

CNBC - 4d

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 - 6d

My year as a conscript in the Egyptian army

Smartphone photographs capture life as a soldier and the loneliness of night shifts

Financial Times - 6d

Last year was hottest on record: NOAA

Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

US regulator plans to toughen customer protection on crypto accounts

CFPB proposes to put digital wallets under same standard as bank accounts

Financial Times - Jan. 10

FirstFT: The hottest year on record

Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other

Financial Times - Jan. 10

A highly musical movie year

Never in Academy Awards history have so many women from musicals been likely Oscar nominees in a single year.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9

In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making

Some Pacific Palisades residents said the community had long asked for more detailed fire preparation plans. When a fire raged through the community this week, gridlock ensued.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Boeing Looks Back on a Turbulent Year

A year ago, a side panel on one of its 737 MAX planes blew off in midair, sending Boeing into a financial, industrial, and existential crisis.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Questions to ask yourself … to be healthier this year

Dr Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon, lecturer and author of This Book May Save Your Life, on how to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. I’m not a believer in setting lofty targets or an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

The Year Ahead

There’s an empty calendar spread out before us. What meaning will we give to it?

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Farewell to a bad year

The unexpected happened at home and abroad, auguring a new year of chaos and civil unrest.

The Hill - Jan. 3

2025: Labour’s year of pain?

Plus, the Tories vs Reform – who’s the real opposition?

Financial Times - Jan. 3

This will be the year of investing dangerously

Investors have no clue what the returning President Trump will actually do

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Crypto, Roaring Kitty and 'fartcoin': Market speculation picks up to start 2025

Many speculative pockets of the stock market surged in early trading Thursday, the first session of the new year.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Mogul Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty in Crypto Suit

Terraform Labs founder Kwon entered the plea in Manhattan federal court.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Crypto Industry Anticipates Trump Executive Orders Day 1

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

Inc. - Jan. 2

Crypto mogul Do Kwon pleads not guilty in first US court appearance

South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon has pleaded not guilty to a freshly unsealed indictment released in time for his first U.S. court appearance

ABC News - 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

Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through?

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

The tricky year ahead for Labour

The spending review, an industrial strategy and housing present big challenges for the government

Financial Times - Jan. 2

China Introduces New Forex Rules To Tighten Crypto Oversight and Target Illegal Cross-Border Transactions

Yahoo News - 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

Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message

Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...

The Hill - Jan. 1