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Mar 13 2026CRYPTO

XRP’s Quiet Stand: A Possible Upswing on the Horizon

Bitcoin has been moving inside a clear band since early February, hitting both the top and bottom limits again and again. Those highs can either signal a turn or become a launchpad if buyers gain momentum. XRP is currently near the bottom of its own band against Bitcoin, a pattern that started in

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Mar 13 2026CRYPTO

Kraken Moves Into the Fed’s Inner Circle

Kraken, a crypto exchange that began in 2011, has taken a big step by gaining access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system. The move is part of its plan to mix blockchain with mainstream finance, a goal the company’s co‑CEO, Arjun Sethi, has been pushing since 2024. The new Fed account is not a

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Crypto Bets Predict Early Exit for Iran's New Supreme Leader

The new head of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, has sparked a wave of speculation among cryptocurrency traders who are placing bets on how long he will stay in power. The prediction market Polymarket, which runs on the Polygon blockchain, reports that there is a 64 percent chance he will be removed or incap

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Mar 13 2026CRYPTO

Mastercard Teams Up with Borderless. xyz to Push Stablecoins into Everyday Payments

Borderless. xyz, a global network that helps businesses use stablecoins, has joined Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program. The program already includes big names such as Binance, Circle, PayPal, Ripple and others. It aims to make cross‑border transfers, business‑to‑business payments and worldwide payo

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Mar 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Lily Life in Polish Forests

The martagon lily, a rare flower that grows under trees in Europe and Asia, was studied in three Polish woodlands. Researchers visited Wolski Forest, Mount Chełm, and Hrabeński Forest between 2018 and 2023. In each place they laid out ten plots of 100 square metres to record plant diversity and meas

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

AI May Shift Power, Says Silicon Valley Leader

A top tech executive recently warned that future AI tools could tilt political and economic influence away from educated, often female voters who lean Democratic. He believes these people will see their job prospects and bargaining power shrink, while workers with more practical skills could gain an

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Mar 13 2026RELIGION

Faith and Family: How Parents of Children with Disabilities Feel About Their Beliefs

Parents who raise kids with disabilities in the United States often turn to religion for comfort and guidance. A study surveyed 330 such parents, asking them about their religious habits and how strong they feel their faith is. The results showed that most of these parents reported very high levels

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Blair, Epstein and a Secret Meeting at Downing Street

In 2002, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was invited to a brief sit‑down at the official residence in London by none other than Jeffrey Epstein, the financier known for his later criminal charges. The invitation came after Peter Mandelson, a senior Labour figure with close ties to both men,

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Oil Refiners Gain the Upper Hand in a New Battle of Profits

The clash over Iran has shifted the money game for U. S. oil makers, giving them a new chance to earn big in 2026. Instead of tech giants like Nvidia, the spotlight is on refineries that turn crude into gasoline and diesel. When prices for oil products rise while the cost of raw oil stays low,

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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Cubs Pick Experienced Pitcher for Opening Day

The Chicago Cubs have chosen veteran left‑handed pitcher Matthew Boyd to start their first game of the season. The decision was announced by manager Craig Counsell on Thursday, with Boyd set to face the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on March 26. Boyd, who is 35 years old, will be in hi

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