TL;DR Bitcoin surpassed $98,500 after a 5.65% increase, driven by large volume buyers in the spot market, reviving the “Santa rally.” Optimism grows in the crypto market. BTC reached new local highs and over $40 million in short liquidations in 24 hours. Despite the...
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Hollywood A-listers support Blake Lively amid claims against Justin Baldoni
Many from Hollywood’s A-list are throwing their support behind Blake Lively in the wake of her misconduct claims against her It Ends with Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. The complaint, filed late last week with the California Civil Rights Department,...
Ripple Network Sees Nearly $20M RLUSD Shifted in Post-Minting Transfers
TL;DR In the last 12 hours, around 17 million RLUSD have been transferred. The movements could be linked to Ripple’s treasury. The company has made several large-volume transactions, including one of 10 million RLUSD in one hour, aimed at strengthening the liquidity...
What Restaurants & Fast-Food Chains Are Open on Christmas Eve 2024?
Image Credit: Getty Images It’s Christmas Eve, which means some people are out last-minute shopping, but rushing through stores for holiday gifts can work up an appetite. Fast-food chains are typically the easiest places to grab a cup of coffee, a burger or a sandwich...
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson faces off against ‘AI roast bot’ in smart contract debate
Key Takeaways Charles Hoskinson engaged in a public exchange with an AI bot over Cardano's smart contracts. Input Output Global is developing Me-Box for creating digital representations of individuals. Share this article Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson unexpectedly...
Is There Mail on Christmas Eve 2024? USPS, Fedex & UPS Status
Image Credit: Getty Images Christmas Eve is finally here, and although it’s not a federal holiday, some people are wondering if they can send and receive mail. President Joe Biden issued an executive order granting federal employees the day off on December 24, 2024....
Why Were American Airlines Flights Grounded on Christmas Eve?
Image Credit: Getty Images On perhaps the worst travel day in the U.S., American Airlines grounded its flights on Christmas Eve. Customers were left frustrated in the early morning hours on December 24, 2024, and of course, many want answers now. In a statement...
DeFi Sees 40% Fewer Financial Losses as CeFi Struggles With Breaches
TL;DR DeFi reduces losses by 40% thanks to improved security measures, including robust bridges and advanced cryptographic techniques. Attacks on CeFi rise sharply, surpassing $694 million in total losses due to increased vulnerabilities in centralized systems. Access...
Russia bans crypto mining in key regions starting 2025
Key Takeaways Russia will ban crypto mining in several regions starting January 1, 2025. The ban addresses electricity shortages and interregional cross-subsidization issues. Share this article Russia will prohibit crypto mining in several regions starting January 1,...