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Bitcoin’s weakness versus gold and equities puts quantum computing fears back in focus
Some investors have revived concerns that quantum computing could threaten bitcoin, but analysts and developers say recent price weakness reflects market structure.
Why feds call Olympic snowboarder a 'modern-day Pablo Escobar'
Former Olympian Ryan Wedding was arrested Friday. Here's what we know about his case.
Two NFL conference title games, two matchup previews: We have predictions, score picks and X factors
Drake Maye vs. Jarrett Stidham. Matthew Stafford vs. Sam Darnold. We have picks, stats to know and more for the AFC and NFC title games.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
GameStop moves entire Bitcoin stash, signaling potential sale: CryptoQuant
A full sale at current prices would imply about a $76 million loss on GameStop’s Bitcoin bet, having purchased its 4,710 Bitcoin at an average purchasing price of $107,900.
Dabo rips Ole Miss for 'blatant' tampering with LB
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney on Friday ripped Ole Miss coach Pete Golding's alleged direct tampering with a Clemson player and lamented the current landscape of college football that encourages such mal
Sources: OT Seaton joining LSU, leaves Colorado
Colorado transfer OT Jordan Seaton committed to LSU, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Teenager Brown just misses 59, tied for AmEx lead
Blades Brown, 18, narrowly missed a 6-foot birdie putt for 59, leaving him tied for the lead in The American Express with Scottie Scheffler.
Seahawks' Darnold good to go for NFC title game
Sam Darnold and his injured oblique are good to go for the NFC Championship Game.
Former QB Rivers interviews for Bills HC position
The list of Bills head coach candidates now includes Philip Rivers after the club held an interview with the former quarterback.
'Amazing feeling:' Busch leads 3 into NASCAR Hall
Kurt Busch was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame along with fellow drivers Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick.
NCAA approves jersey patches beginning Aug. 1
The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream Friday when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments.
Ex-Niners QB Brodie, 1970 NFL MVP, dies at 90
John Brodie, who won the NFL MVP award in 1970 and later played on what is now the PGA Tour Champions, has died at age 90.
Are things going to get better for your finances?
As Sir Keir Starmer makes the cost of living a government priority, we unpack the impact on family finances.
Democrats file ethics-focused amendments to crypto market structure bill
The amendments marked the latest Democratic Party-driven push to prevent US officials from profiting off of crypto interests.
Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF's bank charter
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application.
Nvidia director Persis Drell resigns with $26 million worth of stock after decade on board
Nvidia's board now has 10 directors, including CEO Jensen Huang,
The Daily: Binance seeks MiCA license, what’s next for US crypto legislation, bitcoin holders realizing net losses, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Senate Ag Committee’s sweeping crypto market structure bill faces ethics amendment ahead of next week’s hearing
Ahead of a hearing next week to debate and vote on a sweeping crypto bill, members filed several changes to the legislation.
Cramer’s week ahead: Earnings from Meta, Microsoft and Apple. Plus, a Fed meeting
Cramer on Friday also named which stocks investors should consider buying after earnings.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand 'optimistic' Senate Agriculture will advance crypto bill despite differences
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is "very optimistic" the Senate Agriculture Committee's updated cryptocurrency market structure bill will move forward.
My husband’s kids didn’t even show up for his heart surgery. So why is he leaving them his $1 million life insurance?
“Both of us were widowed. We are in our late 60s and retired.”
This is what caused Friday’s sudden spike in the Japanese yen
Friday was a quiet day in markets for the most part, but there was one big move that raised eyebrows: Late in the New York morning, the U.S. dollar suddenly cratered against the Japanese yen.
Shares of CSG, one of the world’s fastest-growing defense firms, jump 31% on debut
Shares of Czech-based defense firm Czechoslovak Group, or CSG, soared over 31% on its stock market debut on Friday.
Nearly 6,000 U.S. flights have been canceled ahead of winter storm — and the number is growing
U.S. airlines have already canceled nearly 6,000 flights through Sunday ahead of a winter storm expected to wallop two-thirds of the United States over the weekend.
I need to spend $15K on my roof. Should I take it from my Roth IRA, 401(k), IRA or money-market account?
“I’m 61 years old, single and still have a job.”
I’m inheriting $250K. Will paying off my student loans and credit-card debt hurt my credit score?
“The money is coming from the proceeds of the sale of a family home.”
Senate Agriculture's crypto market structure draft peppered with Democrat pitches
The latest draft of the major crypto legislation has begun to be targeted with amendments as the Senate Agriculture Committee approaches its hearing next week.
SEC dismisses civil action against Gemini with prejudice
The SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery of Gemini Earn investors’ assets lost as a result of the Genesis bankruptcy.
SEC dismisses lawsuit against billionaire Winklevoss twins-backed Gemini over Earn product
The SEC said Gemini Earn customers had already received 100% of their assets back through Genesis' bankruptcy, warranting the dismissal of the case.
Chris Mason: Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Trump
This past week could mark a turning point in the relationship between the UK prime minister and the US president.
Chris Mason: Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Trump
This past week could mark a turning point in the relationship between the UK prime minister and the US president.
Belfast City Council set to suspend X use over AI deepfake concerns
Some NI Executive departments are keeping “under review” their subscriptions to social media site X.
Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to enter the contest to be Labour's candidate.
250 councillors could serve seven year terms, after election delays
Nearly 30 councils will no longer hold elections this year due to a major rejig to simplify structures.
Chris Mason: Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer
Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government - and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result.
Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer
Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government - and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result.
Labour MPs divided over potential Andy Burnham return
Labour MPs have strong views on whether Burnham should be Labour's candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
Councillor who defected from Reform told to resign
The Tories regain control of a council as a politician jumps ship after winning for Reform in May.
Scottish government facing legal action over failure to hand over Sturgeon inquiry files
The Scottish Information Commissioner is taking ministers to court after they missed a deadline to release documents.