In Chiba, near Tokyo, two American visitors caused a stir at Ichikawa City Zoo by jumping into the enclosure of Punch, a young Japanese macaque who gained fame after being abandoned by his mother. The pair, one in a bright blue suit and the other filming from behind a barrier, entered the area with
For years, Nigel Farage has played two roles in public: the friendly guy who chats easily in pubs and the politician quick to snap at tough questions. Now, that second side is on full display as he faces questions about a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire based in Thailand. The money came fr
The race for California’s 12th Assembly seat is heating up. A new ad shows a woman named Jackie Elward, who has served twice on the Rohnert Park City Council. She is running as a Democrat for state office, and she has strong backing from workers’ unions. The spot is only 30 seconds long. I
In a state where the Republican nominee almost always wins, money can change everything. A handful of crypto billionaires are ready to pour millions into the Alabama Senate primary, hoping to secure a seat for a candidate who will favor their interests. The race is set for Tuesday, with a possible r
Texas is cracking open its election funds with a fresh supply of cryptocurrency cash. This year’s primary season has already seen crypto-affiliated groups drop over $2. 5 million into local races, nearly doubling their donations compared to this time last year. Nationwide, crypto spending has climbe
In 2025, the crypto world saw some big changes, all thanks to a few key players. U. S. President Donald Trump took center stage, pushing crypto legislation and raking in profits from crypto businesses tied to his family. His actions sent ripples through the industry, proving that crypto isn't just f
Bitcoin had quite the week, with big money moving in, experts clashing, and politics mixing with crypto. First, let's talk money. Strive, Inc. , a company all about Bitcoin, just got a huge $37 million boost from a Canadian pension fund. That's a lot of cash! Now, the fund owns a big chunk of Striv
Donald Trump's use of presidential pardons has sparked a lot of criticism. Many see it as a way to reward friends and allies, not to correct injustices. Trump has pardoned hundreds of people. Many are linked to him politically or financially. This includes people who attacked the Capitol on January
Tom Lee, a well-known Wall Street strategist, has become a key figure in the Ethereum community. His background in traditional finance has helped bring a sense of trust and credibility to the cryptocurrency world. Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, recently praised Lee's influence, statin
Cryptocurrency has become a major player in the U. S. political and financial scenes. It's everywhere, even if you've never bought a single coin. Whether you like it or not, crypto is now part of your life. It's in the stock market, influencing elections, and even in your retirement fund. So, it's t
