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Dec 16 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Social Media Swamp: Where Hype Meets Fraud

The crypto world is a wild place. Social media has made it even wilder. Platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are filled with influencers pushing crypto projects. Many of these influencers are paid to promote these projects. But they don't always say they are being paid. This is a big problem. In the

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Dec 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Building the Future: Sergey Nazarov's Vision for On-Chain Finance

Sergey Nazarov, a key figure in the crypto world, has been working tirelessly since 2017 to integrate the global financial system with blockchain technology. As the co-founder of Chainlink Labs, he has been instrumental in expanding the Chainlink network beyond just being an oracle for decentralized

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Dec 15 2025FINANCE

UK's Bold Move: Crypto Under Finance Laws by 2027

The UK is taking a big step to include cryptocurrencies under its finance laws. This change is expected to happen by late 2027. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will oversee crypto companies, ensuring they follow the same rules as traditional finance. The UK government is introducing new legis

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Dec 15 2025FINANCE

Figuring Out the Auto Loan Interest Deduction Rules

The new auto loan interest deduction is causing quite a stir among banks, credit unions, and captive finance companies. The confusion lies in what exactly they need to tell car buyers about this tax break. There's no clear agreement on how to handle this yet. This tax break is part of a bigger law

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Dec 15 2025FINANCE

Why Canada Needs to Go Beyond Open Banking

Canada is finally moving towards a more secure banking system. The government has announced a new framework for open banking, set to launch in 2026. This system will replace the risky practice of sharing online banking passwords with third-party apps. Instead, users will be able to securely share th

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Dec 15 2025SPORTS

Big 12's Bold Moves to Boost Schools' Cash

The Big 12 Conference is shaking things up with a new plan to bring in big bucks. They're teaming up with investment firms RedBird and Weatherford Capital to offer schools a chance to grab up to $30 million each. This isn't about selling shares of the conference, though. It's more like a smart finan

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Dec 15 2025CRYPTO

Making Crypto Easy: VALR and Checkout. com Team Up

VALR, a major player in the crypto exchange world, has joined forces with Checkout. com. This team-up is all about making it easier for people around the globe to get into crypto. Now, users can add money to their VALR accounts and buy cryptocurrencies using their local money and familiar payment op

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Dec 15 2025BUSINESS

Geekplus Tech: A Bright Spot in the Market?

Beijing Geekplus Technology Co. Ltd. Class H has caught the eye of analysts. China Everbright recently shared their thoughts. They kept their Buy rating on the tech company. They also set a price target of HK$33. 54. This news is not alone. Other analysts agree. The general feeling is positive. The

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Dec 15 2025FINANCE

AI's Impact: Apollo Takes a Stand Against Tech

Apollo, a major investment firm, has shifted its view on technology companies. It now sees risks, especially for those in software. The firm is betting against loans from companies like Internet Brands, SonicWall, and Perforce. Why? Apollo thinks AI is a big threat. It can do many jobs that people

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Dec 15 2025CRIME

A Travel Scam Leaves Florida Students and Parents in the Lurch

A man from Marblehead, Massachusetts, is in serious trouble after being accused of swindling over 100 Florida high school students and their chaperones out of a huge sum of money. Robert Goodwin, the owner of a travel agency called Stone & Compass, is facing serious charges. He is accused of grand t

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