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The cryptocurrency market continues to decline sharply, with Bitcoin hitting a six-month low in trade in its third consecutive weekly loss.Bitcoin slipped below the key $100,000 mark to under $95,000 on November 17, slipping as low as $92,971 intraday. Bitcoin’s all-time high was around $126,000 hit in October.But Bitcoin is not the only crypto under pressure. Several altcoins and tokens have also fallen 20–30% from their 2025 highs. Why Are Cryptocurrencies Falling?There are a few key reasons behind the sell-off:Heavy Selling by InvestorsOver the last 40–45 days, nearly 850,000 Bitcoins have been sold. This is the highest selling pressure seen…
In the past decade, as the use of cryptocurrency has picked up and its market value has soared past $3 trillion, governments have been struggling to regulate the technologically novel and financially volatile industry. Across jurisdictions, authorities have been tasked with protecting consumers and safeguarding financial systems, often while still supporting innovation. The result? A global patchwork of policies that range from total bans to full legal embraces, with many countries stuck in the middle. Cryptocurrency is mostly legal in 45 nations, partially banned in 20 and generally banned in 10, according to the Atlantic Council, a Washington-based, nonpartisan think…
Meditation app Headspace is bringing back one of its biggest annual deals this Black Friday. Through December 4, you’ll be able to get 50 percent off the regular annual subscription price, bringing a full year of guided meditations, sleep sounds and mindfulness tools down to $35 per year. If you’ve been looking to build a better daily routine, this discount makes it easier to start.Headspace has become one of the most recognizable names in digital mindfulness. The app blends practical meditation guidance with structured courses and calming soundscapes designed to make everyday stress easier to manage. Its programs cover everything…
Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 to clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals on Sunday, while a 96th-minute Troy Parrott goal to complete his hat-trick booked Ireland a spot in the playoffs. Portugal were playing without suspended Cristiano Ronaldo who could miss the start of the tournament depending on whether FIFA extend his suspension beyond the mandatory one-match ban he served against Armenia. But on Sunday the Portugal side didn’t missed their talisman as Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves both scored hat-tricks to register a huge win in Porto to top Group ‘F’. “We’re at the World Cup! Let’s go,…
Google is getting ready to spend $40 billion to increase its data center footprint in Texas. In an announcement posted on its website, Google said it’s planning to build more infrastructure for its cloud and artificial intelligence operations in the state. The plans call for three new data centers, one in Armstrong County and two in Haskell County, according to Google.According to a press release from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, this is Google’s largest investment in any US state. The tech giant’s investment in the Lone Star State dates back to 2019, when it built a data center in Midlothian,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers seeking to force the release of files related to the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein are predicting a big win in the House this week with a “deluge of Republicans” voting for their bill and bucking the GOP leadership and President Donald Trump, who for months have disparaged their effort. The bill would force the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, as well as any information about the investigation into his death in federal prison. Information about Epstein’s victims or ongoing federal investigations would be allowed to be redacted.“There could…
According to market reports, Bitcoin fell sharply this week and pushed the Crypto Fear & Greed Index down to 10, a level tied to extreme fear. Related Reading Investors and traders are asking whether this marks the bottom of the cycle or just another step lower in a run that has already seen a 25% correction. Extreme Fear Hits Crypto Markets Retail panic has been clear. Funding rates on some derivatives desks have turned negative, and newer entrants to the market are showing signs of stress. Based on reports, large parts of the investor base are worried. That worry is…
Meta’s entry-level VR headset, the Quest 3S, is down to an even more budget-friendly price than usual in a deal on Amazon right now. The 128GB Meta Quest 3S is 17 percent off in an early Black Friday deal, bringing it to a record-low price of $250. It normally goes for $300. With the purchase, you also get the game Gorilla Tag for free. There’s also a 256GB option, which is on sale as well and comes with Batman: Arkham Shadow. That version costs $330, down from its usual price of $400.MetaThe Meta Quest 3S is an impressive VR headset…
Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, stormed out of a German podcast interview Friday after being questioned on a long-running dispute over his “founder” status, which he has invoked in editing disputes and when promoting for-profit ventures using the “wiki” name. Wales has long objected to co-founder and site critic Larry Sanger’s claim to having also been a founder of the online encyclopedia. The clip of the live interview, which lasted less than a minute, soon went viral on social media. Wales appeared on the online interview show Jung & Naiv as part of a promotional tour for his newly-released book…
A brilliant bowling show from Pakistan and a laboured chase later saw the hosts beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to complete a 3-0 series sweep over the visitors in the third and final One-day International at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Pacers Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim Junior (3-47) and left-arm wrist spinner Faisal Akram (2-42) starred with the ball before contrasting half centuries by Fakhar Zaman (55 off 45) and Mohammad Rizwan (61 not out off 92) guided Pakistan to the 212-run target with 32 balls remaining. It was Pakistan’s second successive ODI series triumph after their…