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XRP Rockets 30% in a Week—Is the Bull Run Just Beginning?
XRP is catching everyone’s attention this week after making a big jump in price. The digital coin, created by Ripple, rose over 30% in just a few days. On Wednesday, it hit $3.25, and many people are now asking, “Why is XRP going up?”
Jul 172 min read
Trump’s Bold Bitcoin Plan Sends Prices Soaring to All-Time High
Bitcoin recently achieved a significant milestone, surpassing the $100,000 mark for the first time. This surge is largely attributed to President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to establish a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, akin to the nation's strategic oil reserve. Such a move has invigorated investor confidence, propelling Bitcoin to unprecedented heights.
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Business and Finance
Fed's Rate Cut Fails to Lower Mortgage Rates: Homebuyers Face Prolonged High Costs
Mortgage rates in the United States have become a focal point for potential homebuyers and the broader economy, especially following recent decisions by the Federal Reserve. On December 18, 2024, the Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25 percentage point reduction in the federal funds rate, marking its third rate cut of the year.
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Market Mayhem: Dow Plummets 1,100 Points After Fed's Rate Cut Announcement
The U.S. stock market experienced a significant downturn today, following the Federal Reserve's announcement of a 0.25 percentage point interest rate cut—the third reduction this year. Despite this cut, the Fed signaled a more cautious approach for 2025, projecting only two additional quarter-point cuts, a revision from the four anticipated in September.
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Sports
Breaking: Student Loan Repayment Plan Denials Leave 460K Students Stuck
Thousands of borrowers are facing student loan repayment plan denial due to system errors and eligibility confusion. The Department of Education is investigating reported issues and has urged affected individuals to reapply.
Jul 202 min read
IRS Reveals 2024 Tax Brackets: How Much Will You Save?
The IRS recently released updated income tax thresholds for the upcoming tax year. These changes reflect annual inflation adjustments, ensuring taxpayers aren't unfairly pushed into higher brackets as wages rise with inflation. Here's a breakdown of what these updates mean and how they might affect your finances.
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Entertainment
Banking Systems at Risk, Says OpenAI Sam Altman in Fed Talk
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is making headlines again after delivering a string of bold statements that signal both excitement and danger in the AI-powered future. Speaking at a Federal Reserve event, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned that AI voice cloning is now advanced enough to completely fool voice authentication systems used by banks.
Jul 242 min read
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