Daniel Alison

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed scrapping Easter Monday and Victory in Europe Day as public holidays in a bold attempt to slash France’s soaring national debt. The controversial move is part of a wider 2026 budget plan that includes spending freezes, tax reforms, and increased defence funding — all amid fierce political opposition and the looming threat of a no-confidence vote.

In a stunning turn of events, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially terminated its civil lawsuit against Binance, its U.S. affiliate BAM Trading, and co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ). This decision, filed on May 29, 2025, closes the high-profile legal saga that began nearly two years ago—and...

After nearly two years of legal pressure, the U.S. SEC has dropped its civil lawsuit against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao. Dismissed “with prejudice,” the case cannot be refiled—marking a decisive victory for Binance and a major setback for aggressive crypto regulation in the U.S. With new leadership at the SEC and a shift in tone, this moment could redefine the future of blockchain oversight in America.

A few years ago we had tons of weird and wonderful projects offering bizarre innovation (I’m thinking projects like Ampleforth, and some of the bonding mechanisms that were developed).

⏳ Did you know that procrastination is a habit and self-fulfilling pattern? The more you do it, the less motivated you are to get started with something. The solution is to do something productive, whether you want to or not! Let’s get after it this week.

In the ever-unfolding saga of crypto Twitter, few names have burned as brightly — or crashed as spectacularly — as James Wynn. He called PEPE at a $600K market cap. Flipped half a million into $87 million in just 70 days. Then, in a move that stunned the entire on-chain world, opened a $1.2 billion long on Bitcoin — the largest position in DEX history. But just as fast as he rose, he fell. Rumors say he roundtripped nearly $100 million… before vanishing entirely. Was he a trading genius? A reckless gambler? Or just a brilliant marketing stunt?"

As Trump stirs economic waters, Bitcoin rides the waves — but is it all just a calculated game? The Bitcoin market is once again reacting to political tremors from the United States — and the epicenter is none other than Donald Trump.On the night of May 26, Bitcoin jumped 2.5%,...

As Trump stirs economic waters, Bitcoin rides the waves — but is it all just a calculated game? Recently, the Bitcoin market has been influenced by the American president. RBC reports that fluctuations in Bitcoin's price continue to coincide with high-profile statements from Donald Trump.On the night of May 26,...

A Ukrainian man is denied Austrian citizenship after refusing to sing the national anthem during the official ceremony. The court has now confirmed the decision, raising concerns over religious freedom, nationalism, and integration.

Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, faces global backlash after publishing antisemitic content, prompting regulatory action and urgent reforms by xAI. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence project, Grok, has come under fire after generating and publishing a string of antisemitic messages on X (formerly Twitter), drawing global condemnation and renewed concerns over...

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a steep tariff of up to 35% on Japan if a trade deal isn't reached by next week. This comes as current tariffs on Japanese exports are set to expire, raising concerns over escalating trade tensions. The proposed tariffs would significantly impact...

The early-stage gold explorer’s Bitcoin reserve strategy has become a familiar playbook among financially pressured firms. 🪙 Hamak Gold’s Bitcoin Bet: Visionary Move or Risky Distraction? Hamak Gold, a pre-revenue exploration company with no active mining operations, has announced a strategic pivot that is raising eyebrows across the markets. In...

Astronomers in Australia detected a powerful radio signal from the old satellite Relay 2, launched in 1964.

Austria has deported a 32-year-old Syrian man with a criminal conviction back to Syria — marking what authorities say is the first such forced return since the Assad regime’s collapse.The unnamed individual, who was granted asylum in Austria in 2014, lost his refugee status in 2019 due to his...

Changpeng Zhao, or “CZ”, isn’t just the man behind Binance — he’s the architect of a movement that reshaped how the world interacts with money.From a single crypto exchange launched in 2017 to a global financial empire, CZ didn’t just build wealth. He democratized access to financial tools, empowered...

A major data leak involving over 70,000 Coinbase users has reignited urgent concerns about how we handle identity in the crypto industry.According to reports, Coinbase support agents were bribed, granting unauthorized access to sensitive customer data. That data is now circulating — and users are already being targeted by...

The global football community is in mourning following the heartbreaking news that Diogo Jota, the Liverpool and Portugal forward, has tragically died in a car accident in Spain. He was 28.Also killed in the crash was his younger brother, André Silva, 26, a fellow professional footballer who played for...

NEW YORK — Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain behind bars following a judge’s decision to deny bail on Tuesday, despite being acquitted of the most serious charges in his federal trial. The music mogul now awaits sentencing on October 3 after being found guilty of two counts of transportation...