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Jimmy Carter, Who Led the US During ‘stagflation,’ Dies At 100 – Can Donald Trump Live Up to His ...
Former President Jimmy Carter passed away on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, holds the record for the longest-lived president in American history.
President-elect Donald Trump called him a good person but a “terrible president,” and we probably have a good idea why. Will Trump’s second-chance administration outpace who many call the most “humble and devoted” commander-in-chief in US histo
Elfin Metaverse Gears Up for Its TGE, Ushering in a New Era of Blockchain Gaming!
The TGE offers web3 games’ enthusiasts access to the Elfin Metaverse for future rewards
The Elfin Metaverse project has announced that it will be launching its highly anticipated Token Generation Event (TGE). The Binance Labs-backed project says it’s TGE provides investors, gamers, and game developers an opportunity to contribute to its growth while enjoying rewards.
Participants can earn $ELFIN tokens by completing exciting tasks ranging from daily missions to leaderboard competitions. The p
SUI and Optimism (OP) Lead $832 Million Token Unlocks This Week
The latest round of token unlocks, scheduled for the week between December 30 and January 5, is valued at more than $832 million.
Sui (SUI) leads the cliff unlocks with a release worth $263.20 million, while Worldcoin (WLD) continues to lead linear unlocks at $80.41 million. This period marks one of the largest coordinated token releases of the cryptocurrency market in early 2025, according to data from Tokenomist.
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Shed $388M in Weekly Outflows While Ethereum ETFs Gain $349M
Bitcoin spot ETFs shed almost $388 million in weekly outflows between December 23 and 27. On the other hand, Ethereum realized a $349M net inflow over the same period.
Although Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a significant shed, Fidelity’s FBTC stood out with a noteworthy weekly flow of $183 million. The mixed performance within the Bitcoin ETFs makes it difficult to assess investor mood during Christmas.
Following the shed, Bitcoin spot ETFs net asset value is $106.683 billion. The latest outflows show
Dogs (DOGS) Has Twice As Many Holders As DOGE, but This Soaring Token Is Stealing New Year Headlines
Dogs (DOGS) is creating a buzz in the crypto space, now boasting double the holders of Dogecoin (DOGE). As the token continues its rapid growth, the excitement doesn’t stop there. Investors are also turning their attention to the Lightchain AI Presale, a revolutionary project that’s set to redefine blockchain technology.
With its strong community backing and innovative ecosystem, DOGS is quickly becoming one of the standout memecoins of the year. Its unique features and rising adoption are soli
Trump Snaps Over Biden’s US Debt Ceiling Extension in 2023
Donald Trump unleashed a verbal nuke on Joe Biden and his administration over their handling of the U.S. debt ceiling last year. On Truth Social, Trump called the decision to extend the debt ceiling “one of the dumbest political moves in years.”
According to him, Biden dumped an economic grenade into Republican hands, making a disaster that should have been Biden’s problem now a Republican mess.
“There was no reason to do it—NOTHING WAS GAINED,” Trump wrote. He tagged Democrats as reckless, cl
Bitcoin’s Explosive Rally Hits a Wall As 2024 Ends
Bitcoin’s rally was fueled by Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, but that momentum is slowing as the year winds down.
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Bitcoin traded at $93,085 early Monday in London. It’s down about $15,000 from its mid-December high.
The leading cryptocurrency faces challenges after riding high on optimism around Trump’s crypto-friendly stance. Meanwhile, other digital currencies, including Ethereum and the meme coin Dogecoin, have failed
Santa Rally Fails As US Stocks Post Back-to-back Losses, Bitcoin Sheds $15,000
The “Santa Claus Rally” has officially bombed. U.S. stocks are set to close 2024 with back-to-back losses during the holiday trading period, a rare and unwelcome event that’s happened only twice before in market history.
Investors counting on the traditional year-end bump to pad their portfolios are getting coal instead. Early Monday, stock futures pointed to more pain. Dow Jones futures dropped 81 points, or 0.19%. S&P 500 futures fell by 0.16%, while Nasdaq-100 futures stayed flat.
From being one of the largest trading platforms in Malaysia to losing credibility, Bybit is on the edge, facing legal troubles. The crypto exchange and its CEO, Ben Zhou, have been the subject of an enforcement case by the Malaysia Securities Commission (SC) for operating without legal registration.
The SC explained, “This decision comes after concerns about the platform’s compliance with local regulatory requirements and protecting investors’ interests.”
Sky Protocol (Maker DAO) Posts Record December Fees, Closes the Second Most Successful Year Since...
Sky Protocol built up its loans in 2024, leading to record interest fees in December. Тhe successful month also wraps up one of the best years for the DeFi lending protocol since its 2021 peak.
Sky Protocol locked in $22.18M in earnings for December, the highest level for the past six months, based on TokenTerminal data. Its performance reflects several trends in the past year, including DeFi’s overall recovery.
Sky Protocol (formerly MakerDAO) achieved peak earnings in December, reflecting
A Whale Withdraws 10M PNUT From Binance Worth $6.1M,1% of the Total Supply – How Low Will PNUT Cr...
A crypto whale has withdrawn 10 million PNUT tokens from Binance, equivalent to $6.1 million and accounting for 1% of the total token supply. According to Lookonchain, the tokens were transferred to a non-centralized exchange wallet labeled “76yGJ,” making the wallet the sixth-largest holder of PNUT. The withdrawal occurred at an average price of $1.641 per token.
Over the past two days, another whale reportedly sold PNUT tokens to acquire 60.03 million MIRA tokens at $0.031 each, spending $1.8
Confidence Grows on FX Guys ($FXG) As Price Consolidates on Solana and SUI
Are you ready to seize the next big opportunity to profit in crypto trading? The FXGuys Presale is stealing the spotlight, offering unique features that stand out against top altcoins like Solana (SOL) and Sui (SUI). As investor confidence increases and the $FXG DeFi token inches closer to its launch, now is the time to position yourself for 100x gains.
With its groundbreaking features and passive income opportunities, FXGuys is redefining how to profit in the crypto market. Thus, it is a good
China’s Central Bank Highlights Hong Kong’s Crypto Licensing Push Amid Global Regulatory Shifts
In its latest China financial stability report, the People’s Bank of China highlighted the strides Hong Kong has made in implementing crypto licensing despite widespread regulatory changes both internationally and in mainland China.
Now, Hong Kong remains one of the more crypto-friendly cities, even as 51 nations have already banned cryptocurrencies.
Hong Kong strengthens crypto regulations despite restrictions
According to the People’s Bank of China, Hong Kong has made significant advancemen
Rising US treasury yields boosted the dollar, while the Japanese yen hit five-month lows on Monday. However, most currencies were steady due to low year-end liquidity.
According to a recent report by Reuters, the yen slid to 157.71, and speculation of Japanese intervention could prevent another test of the 160 level seen in July
But the US dollar index, which tracks the currency against major rivals, was flat at 107.98.
The euro stayed at $1.0429, not far from recent lows, as holiday trading
Michael Saylor Teases Potential Bitcoin Purchase Ahead of New Year
MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor has hinted at a Bitcoin purchase before the year ends by posting a Bitcoin (BTC) chart from the SaylorTracker website. In his regular style, the Bitcoin ambassador always posts the same chart on Sunday before making a Bitcoin purchase on Monday.
The tech entrepreneur has made a pattern on his X account where he makes a post to nearly his 4 million followers on Sundays. The post normally elicits reactions from market participants anticipating a move from M
Crypto Predictions for the New Year- Which Altcoin Will Be the Next Blockchain Titan?
As the crypto market prepares for another exciting year, all eyes are on which altcoin could rise to become the next blockchain leader. Among the top contenders, Lightchain AI is generating buzz not only for its decentralized AI ecosystem but also for its highly anticipated Lightchain AI Presale, a major opportunity for early investors.
Alongside Solana (SOL) and Avalanche (AVAX), Lightchain AI is leading discussions in the industry. From cutting-edge AI integration to high-speed blockchain inn
Nvidia Ruled 2024, but 2025 Holds Tough Challenges
2024 was a great year for Nvidia, making it the clear leader in the AI market with smart technology and investments. In 2025, Nvidia will face increased competition from AMD, Intel, and tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, who are developing their own AI chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia’s products.
Nvidia has had a great year in 2024. The ranking has placed the company, without a doubt, at the top of the artificial intelligence market. Innovative AI technologies and strategic inves
Will Corporate Ownership of Bitcoin Lead to Its Centralization and Loss of Freedom?
As large corporations accumulate more Bitcoin, there is a risk of centralization, market manipulation, and increased government regulation that could undermine the original principles of decentralization and freedom in the future.
In recent years, we have seen huge attention from large corporations towards Bitcoin, the celebrated currency for years as decentralized and peer-to-peer. It was the currency’s ability to function outside of central banks, governments, and large financial institutions
EU’s Stablecoin Rules Hint At Political a Power Play With Tether Against America
The European Union could be playing a dangerous game with Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin, and it looks less like financial regulation and more like a calculated political jab.
Under the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rules, set to take full effect tomorrow, the EU has made it crystal clear that Tether’s $102 billion worth of U.S. Treasuries aren’t good enough for their taste.
Instead, they’re demanding that stablecoin issuers back their tokens with at least 60% reserves held in fi