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10 Hacks Every Brave Browser User Should Know — lifehacker.com
If you like the idea of using Chrome extensions with a browser that's not made by Google, Brave Browser is a great choice. This Chromium-based browser is designed with user privacy in mind, and comes with a number of quality-of-life perks as well. The
The Trump Family’s Crypto Venture Is Being Sued by Its Own Billionaire Backer — motherjones.com
The Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial is being sued by one of its billionaire investors, who claims the company froze his token holdings. In the lawsuit filed Tuesday, Justin Sun accused World Liberty Financial of “engaging in
Coinbase and Gemini Accused of Illegal Gambling in N.Y. Lawsuits — nytimes.com
Attorney General Letitia James said the cryptocurrency giants were illegally running gambling platforms in the state after they expanded into prediction markets, which are loosely regulated.
Truth Social CEO Out After $1.1 Billion in Losses — motherjones.com
Devin Nunes was not an obvious choice to run a fledgling social media network, but after $1.1 billion in losses, the former dairy farmer and congressman is out as the head of Truth Social. Donald Trump Jr., a board member at Trump Media + Technology, the
Kevin O’Leary reveals the only two cryptocurrencies he says are worth owning — foxbusiness.com
Kevin O’Leary is narrowing his crypto strategy after years of experimenting across the digital asset space, arguing that most tokens have failed to justify their place in portfolios as institutional money reshapes the market. US BANS NEW FOREIGN-MADE
Billionaire sues digital currency venture co-founded by Trump and sons for illegal account freezing — theguardian.com
Justin Sun alleges World Liberty Financial installed tools to prevent sale of his tokens after they became tradeable Billionaire crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun on Tuesday sued World Liberty Financial, the digital currency venture co-founded by Donald Trump
Milei’s popularity plummets amid corruption scandal in Argentina — semafor.com
Argentinian President Javier Milei’s popularity plunged to a new low, as rising unemployment and a burgeoning corruption scandal threatened his ambitious economic program and prospects for reelection next year. Since taking office in 2023, Milei has
Truth Social owner Trump Media ousts ex-congressman CEO after massive stock plunge — fastcompany.com
Kevin McGurn will replace former California congressmen Devin Nunes as chief executive officer. The Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as the leader of the social media platform
Billionaire Investor Sues Trump’s Crypto Firm Over Shady Tactics — newrepublic.com
Justin Sun, a Chinese national accused of fraud who invested $45 million in President Trump’s crypto firm after his election victory, is now suing the shady venture, which he says is “on the brink of collapse.” Sun’s lawsuit alleges that the company
Gen Z is doing (almost) everything right with money—and still getting burned — fortune.com
It’s not so much fun to be young anymore. Just ask the parents of anyone in their twenties — Gen Zers — and you’re bound to hear how “kids today have it so much harder than we ever did.” In many ways, that’s true. Homes cost five times more than the median
Investors lost billions on Trump’s memecoin. Another gala won’t fix that. — arstechnica.com
The next Donald Trump memecoin event could very well be the last. If Democrats retake control of Congress this fall, they may succeed in quickly passing legislation banning the president and his family from profiting from the shady token that has deeply
Prediction Markets Turn Everything into a Wager—Even War — thewalrus.ca
It’s about war but not really. It’s high tech and low cunning. It’s about making money or losing money. It’s about secrecy and anonymity. It’s a profound combination of greed and moral turpitude. It seems like a deeply depressing commentary on our times.
El Salvador tries nearly 500 Mara Salvatrucha gang leaders amid international criticism — elpais.com
El Salvador began a mass trial on Monday against 486 members of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang, including members of the national leadership known as the Ranfla Nacional, whom the government accuses, among other crimes, of ordering the massacre of 86
Should Barron Trump be drafted – or left alone to keep building his $150m fortune? | Arwa Mahdawi — theguardian.com
Prominent Maga bros have suggested the 20-year-old son of the US president should be called up this year. Why does this seem so vanishingly unlikely? It can’t be easy being the youngest son of a man who compares himself to the son of God. Rather a lot to
Warsh hearing puts Fed onus back on Trump — semafor.com
The News Now that Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh is through his confirmation hearing, Senate Republicans are back to hoping they can nudge President Donald Trump into a compromise. The Trump administration had thought the hearing might spur Sen. Thom
North Korea’s Lazarus suspected of stealing US$290 million in KelpDAO cyberattack — scmp.com
A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly US$300 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year. It is the latest such incident linked to North Korea,
Bitcoin Rises on Optimism Over Trump’s Extended Iran Ceasefire — bloomberg.com
Bitcoin jumped along with equities on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Iran, bolstering market confidence.
Bitcoin Price (BTC) Rises on Optimism Over Trump’s Extended Iran Ceasefire — bloomberg.com
Bitcoin Price (BTC) Rises on Optimism Over Trump’s Extended Iran Ceasefire Bloomberg.com
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