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May 13 2026FINANCE

People with crypto investments are spending less and saving more

A new study shows over a third of US crypto traders are cutting back on daily expenses because their digital money isn’t worth as much as before. About 36% have reduced spending on things like food, entertainment, or transportation. For 10% of those, the cuts are big enough to affect their quality o

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May 13 2026CRYPTO

Binance’s top marketer moves on after shaping the crypto giant’s brand

The woman leading Binance’s push to make crypto feel mainstream has decided to step back. After just nine months in the role, the company’s chief marketing officer is leaving at the end of June, closing a brief but notable chapter in the exchange’s history. Her exit comes as the broader crypto marke

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May 13 2026BUSINESS

Why Iran’s Strait Shut-Down Is Making Gas Prices Jump

For weeks, ships carrying oil from the biggest producers in the Middle East have been stuck near Iran. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that normally moves one in every five barrels of world oil, has been blocked since fighting flared up. Because so much supply is stuck, countries are racing

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May 12 2026FINANCE

Gas Prices Jump on Hot Weather and Global Supply Worries

A sharp rise in U. S. natural gas prices last week surprised many who thought supplies were plentiful. Forecasters now predict a hot week ahead, which could push power plants to burn more gas for air conditioning. Demand might climb higher, but the real spark came from worries over Middle Eastern su

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May 12 2026FINANCE

Micron’s Tech Struggles: Why Investors Should Think Twice

The memory chip industry isn’t new to ups and downs, but Micron’s current phase stands out as a textbook example of industry cycles in action. Analysts often warn that past success doesn’t guarantee future wins, especially in fast-moving sectors like semiconductor manufacturing. The bigger question

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May 12 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s April calm as small firms shun short bets

April saw Bitcoin edge closer to $70, 000 even though tensions in Iran kept investors on edge. What caught attention wasn’t the price swing—it was the quiet among smaller players. Data shows these firms slashed their bets against Bitcoin to the lowest point this month. That’s a bold move when big vo

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May 12 2026CRYPTO

Can XRP still climb despite recent struggles?

XRP has been stuck in a sideways pattern since February, bouncing between support and resistance levels. Every attempt to push higher keeps failing, leaving traders confused about the next move. Instead of breaking out, the coin is now testing old support zones that held strong before. Volume spiked

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May 12 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin hits new highs as investors bet big on US crypto rules

Last week, digital money investment funds pulled in nearly $860 million, their biggest weekly gain since April. Most of that cash went into Bitcoin. The surge follows weeks of rising confidence, partly because a new US bill called the CLARITY Act is making its way through Congress. This bill aims to

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May 12 2026FINANCE

Young Americans see job market differently than their older peers

For a long time, younger Americans stayed cheerful about finding work, even when the economy hit tough times. But now their mood has changed fast. A recent worldwide survey shows young people in the U. S. feel much less hopeful about jobs than older Americans. Only 43% of those aged 15 to 34 think n

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Predict with $20 Free to Start on NBA Playoff Bets

Polymarket offers a $20 bonus for new users ready to try prediction markets, but it comes with rules most beginners ignore. The promotion gives fresh players $20 in extra credit after they put down at least $20 of their own cash, a move that sounds generous until you realize how little cushion it pr

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