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U.S. Lawmakers Target Regulatory Overhaul for Banks and Digital Assets
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee, under the leadership of Chairman French Hill, has announced a comprehensive plan to overhaul key aspects of the nation’s financial regulatory landscape. This ambitious agenda is aimed at fostering economic growth, protecting consumers and investors, and ensuring that innovation in emerging industries remains a hallmark of American competitiveness. In…
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Coinbase Kicks Off 2025 with a Pivotal Legal Victory: Details
In a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry, Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, has shared unredacted letters from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that shed light on an apparent concerted effort to suppress cryptocurrency activities. This revelation, which follows a court-mandated release, highlights the extent of federal intervention in the crypto ecosystem…
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British government confirms four migrants dead in the English Channel
The British government has confirmed that at least four people have died following the sinking of a “small boat” carrying migrants in the English Channel between France and the UK on Wednesday. In a statement in parliament, Home Secretary Suella Braverman refused to give further details, saying only that “so far, tragically, there have been…
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India cuts internet to 27 million as Punjab police hunt Sikh separatist
Indian authorities have blocked internet access for about 27 million people in the state of Punjab for a fourth straight day – one of the country’s most extensive blackouts in recent years – as police search for a Sikh separatist on the run. The Punjab government initially announced a 24-hour internet ban on Saturday as…
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Phoenix’s Extreme Heatwave Poses Energy System Challenges
Phoenix, Arizona, is currently facing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 110 degrees for an astonishing 20-day streak. This extreme weather event has been attributed to climate change and the rise in carbon dioxide levels. The city’s power grid, which relies on various energy sources, including the largest nuclear power plant in the US,…
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Affordable Onions: Delhi Government Implements Subsidized Pricing Scheme from Today
In an effort to counter the adverse effects of soaring food inflation on consumers’ budgets, the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Limited (NCCF) is set to launch a significant initiative. Starting Monday, the NCCF will facilitate the sale of onions at a subsidized rate of ₹25 per kilogram in the city of Delhi. According…