A federal judge has authorized the Justice Department to release grand jury transcripts from its sex-trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows a new law requiring disclosure of unclassified Epstein files. Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services’ sex offender registry March 28, 2017 …
French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly warned Volodymyr Zelensky that the US could “betray” Ukraine by pushing territorial concessions without firm security guarantees. Macron, Merz, Stubb and NATO’s Mark Rutte reportedly urged caution to Zelensky during a confidential call, warning that US-driven peace proposals may undermine Ukraine’s interests.(File Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)(AFP) French President …
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The Trump administration’s latest National Security Strategy (NSS) has sharply criticized Europe’s current political direction, warning that the continent risks “civilizational erasure” unless it changes course and restores core liberties and economic strength. The document, signed by President Donald Trump and posted on Friday (December 5) on the White House website, lays out concerns about …
(Recasts paragraph 1, adds subhead on new recommendation by vaccine committee) By Nancy Lapid Dec 5 (Reuters) – A U.S. vaccine advisory panel on Friday scrapped its long-standing recommendation that all infants receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, handing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a major policy victory that disease experts warn could …
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw unfolds in Washington, D.C., California lawmakers say the US is racing against time to fix major challenges—from visa bottlenecks and travel bans to skyrocketing ticket prices—that could undermine the largest World Cup in history. With more than a million foreign visitors expected to travel to the US for …
The two companies will combine regulated market infrastructure with crypto-native expertise to create an easier path for institutions to access cryptocurrencies, tokenised assets and derivatives. The move reflects one of the strongest trends in 2025 as financial giants look for ways to serve clients who want both safety and innovation under one roof. A New …
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This move brings Solana exposure to mainstream investors in a regulated and transparent form. $SOEZ represents a practical way to participate in the growth of a blockchain network. This network is increasingly seen as a core layer of the digital economy. Solana’s Growing Role in Digital Finance Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at FTI …
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TLDR: Senate crypto market structure bill faces delays from stablecoin yield, conflicts, and DeFi disputes Banks push to expand GENIUS Act yield ban beyond direct issuer payments to close perceived loopholes DeFi developer protections emerge as non-negotiable requirement for industry support of legislation Traditional finance firms lobby to classify developers and validators as regulated intermediaries …
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BitMine strengthens its on-chain ETH reserves to maintain top status among digital asset treasuries. Photo: PJ McDonnell Key Takeaways BitMine reportedly acquired an additional 41,946 ETH, boosting its Ethereum holdings to over 3.7 million units. BitMine plans to launch the MAVAN staking solution in 2026. BitMine Immersion may have executed a fresh Ethereum purchase. According …
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With half of repurchased tokens now reserved for future airdrops, Aster signals ongoing commitment to community rewards and supply reduction. Key Takeaways Aster burned around 78 million ASTER tokens following the S3 buyback program. An equal number of tokens were moved to a locked airdrop wallet, with the S4 buyback currently in progress. Aster, a …
Aster burns 77.8M tokens and moves 77.8M to locked airdrop wallet Read More »