Fertilizers give crops the nitrogen they need, but when too much leaches into rivers it harms fish and plants. Scientists need to know how much nitrogen leaves fields each year to plan better solutions. Because real‑world data are scarce, researchers built a computer model that learns from all
German authorities have brought charges against Daniela Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction, for violent acts carried out in the early 1990s. The accusations include attempted murder, bomb attacks that were both failed and successful, kidnapping for ransom, and aggravated robbery. Klette
A big change in the U. S. housing market is happening now: Fannie Mae, the company that buys most mortgage loans, has started accepting Bitcoin and USDC as down‑payment help. Two new partners, Coinbase and Better Home & Finance, created the first mortgage that keeps crypto safe in a regulated accoun
Goldman Sachs’ latest research suggests that the sharp decline seen in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could be coming to an end, according to analyst James Yaro. The note points out that crypto‑related stocks have lost almost half of their value since October 2025, yet recent trading shows a mo
The House Financial Services Committee looked at how the SEC handles crypto. Rep. Stephen Lynch said he likes new tech but worries about recent rules. He claimed the SEC stopped many teams that fight fraud and shut down FinHub, an office that helped the agency understand digital money. Lync
The President has added David Sacks, known for his work on AI and cryptocurrency, to lead the new Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The council was created by an executive order this week to bring top scientists and tech leaders together and guide national policy. Sacks will now work wi
A shadowy online marketplace handling cryptocurrency just got hit with sanctions that could freeze its operations. The UK government named Xinbi Guarantee, a platform that lets users trade in stolen data, money-laundering tools, and even tech used for running scams. This isn’t just a small operation
For the first time, AI assistants aren’t just giving advice—they’re being given real power over people’s crypto money. Trust Wallet just showed how by launching something called an Agent Kit. This tool lets AI agents make real transactions on over 25 different blockchains. But here’s the catch: user
Buying a home usually means saving up cash for a down payment. But what if you could skip selling your crypto instead? A new plan lets future homeowners use Bitcoin or USDC from a Coinbase account as collateral for their down payment loan. This means no need to cash out crypto early, which could loc
The UK government recently froze assets linked to a major Southeast Asian scam network, including properties in London. The crackdown targets a crypto marketplace called Xinbi, accused of selling stolen personal data and helping launder money for North Korean hackers. Over $19 billion in crypto has
