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May 11 2026OPINION

Stability Over Speculation: Why Worcester Needs Rent Limits

Rent control in Worcester has become a shouting match, with one side saying housing is a right and the other warning that any rule will kill growth. The real issue is how landlords treat apartments: as long‑term homes or quick profits. The upcoming ballot question only touches buildings with five o

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May 10 2026CRYPTO

The Telegram-TON link: a risky bet on quick crypto growth

Telegram’s move to take over TON’s network has sent its token on a wild ride. TON jumped from $1. 32 to nearly $2. 90 in just a week, making it worth over $7 billion. The push came when Telegram said it would become the network’s biggest validator soon. The company also took control of ton. org, a k

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Why Crypto Trading Fails to Keep Platforms Afloat

Robinhood’s recent earnings report shines a light on a bigger problem in crypto: making money isn’t as simple as it seems. Even with years of hype, new tech, and big investors joining in, crypto still struggles to bring in steady income. Most platforms rely on trading fees, which rise and fall with

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Jan 02 2025FINANCE

Crypto and Meme Stocks Boom on the First Trading Day of 2025

As 2025 trading kicked off, the market was buzzing with speculation. Stocks linked to cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, took a leap forward. Bitcoin's price climbed over $96, 000, causing related stocks to surge. Microstrategy, for instance, added 3% to its already massive 360% gain from 2024. Other c

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Nov 06 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin Boom: Trump's Election Win Sparks Crypto Frenzy

Bitcoin hit a new high of $75, 345 on Wednesday, rising by about 8%, as investors anticipated that Donald Trump's victory in the U. S. presidential election would be great news for cryptocurrencies. This was a significant turnaround for Trump, who was once skeptical about crypto but later embraced i

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