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The crypto industry is approaching a major milestone as the market anticipates the potential approval of an XRP Spot ETF in the United States (US). Analysts suggest that recent developments regarding the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) review could deliver the final nail in the coffin for XRP. With ETF filings still awaiting approval, the market is watching closely, as a green light could pave the way to greater mainstream adoption and institutional investment in XRP. XRP ETF To Become Game-Changer For The Market Nate Geraci, President of NovaDius Wealth Management and co-founder of The ETF Institute, recently stated…
The cryptosphere is keeping a close eye on Ethereum (ETH), as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap demonstrates resilience amid market shakes. Related Reading While spot ETF outflows are causing concern in some quarters, underlying network fundamentals and technical charts are painting a cautiously optimistic picture, with analysts pointing to a potential move toward the $4,400 mark. Ethereum ETF Outflows and Institutional Sentiment Despite ETH’s recent price recovery, institutional sentiment appears to be on firmer ground even as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Ethereum record sizeable outflows. Data show that Ethereum spot ETFs suffered a net outflow of approximately $508…
Snap is offering Snapchat+ subscribers the chance to have 2D Bitmoji avatars once again. In the coming days, they’ll be able to activate a setting called Comic Bitmoji. Snap said this will revive “the charm of classic avatars, while keeping all the benefits of today’s 3D infrastructure.” If you turn on Comic Bitmoji, all Bitmoji avatars that you see in Snapchat will be rendered in 2D. You’ll also be able to send stickers to your friends in that style.Snap switched from 2D to 3D avatars back in 2023. The company said the move allowed it to offer a larger array…
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan is ripping artificial intelligence, calling it a “plagiarism machine” and “horseshit” in a recent interview. Gilligan, who has become one of the few show creators who still has carte blanche in Hollywood after his huge success with twin hits Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, spoke to Variety about his recently debuted sci-fi thriller, Pluribus. During the interview, the TV mogul raked AI over the coals. The new Apple TV series is not about the impending problems that artificial intelligence will present humanity, but there is a tantalizing note in the credits that shows how Gilligan…
The tech giant is growing its fitness footprint, expanding an existing content partnership with iFIT and striking a new deal to sync its Samsung Health data to True Fitness equipment Samsung Health, the health and wellness arm of Samsung Electronics, is expanding its fitness presence with new partnership moves. The first comes with iFIT, which will partner with Samsung Health to distribute its curated library of connected fitness content. As part of the agreement, Samsung users will have immediate access to iFIT’s instructor-led workouts, with a variety of modalities available including HIIT, strength training, barre, yoga, Pilates and mindfulness. While…
Walmart is offering its Walmart+ subscription at half off for new sign-ups, and it includes a choice of either Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential. The deal for new subscribers is just $49 for the first year, marked down from $98.WalmartA Walmart+ subscription is 50 percent off for new subscribers. $49 at WalmartThe real value is in selecting Peacock Premium, which would normally run you $110 per year on its own. With the current discount on a Walmart+ subscription you are essentially getting half off on your streaming subscription for that year.Just about every major streaming service has raised its prices…
The Health & Fitness Association praised the Trump Administration’s move to expand Medicare coverage for GLP-1s, but urged policymakers to take the next step by funding exercise programs for older adults The Trump Administration’s decision to expand Medicare coverage for GLP-1 medications is drawing support from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), which called the policy a milestone in addressing obesity and chronic disease. But the fitness industry’s top trade group, which has been a staunch supporter of the PHIT Act, says the effort will only reach its full potential if Medicare also covers physical activity programs, recognizing exercise as…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington “right now” after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown. It is unclear when the Senate will hold final votes on the legislation. But Johnson said the “nightmare is finally coming to an end” after the Senate voted 60-40 to consider a compromise bill to fund the government. “We have to do this as quickly as possible,” Johnson said at a news conference.…
XRP is printing its most constructive long-term structure on record, according to independent chartist “The Great Mattsby” (@matthughes13), who points to the three-month Ichimoku system and a year-long base forming above its key quarterly averages. XRP Is In The Strongest Bull Run Ever On the latest 3-month XRP/USD chart from Bitstamp, the in-progress candle shows price around $2.31, with the Ichimoku conversion line and baseline tracking just beneath spot. The analyst highlights that XRP “has never built a base above the 3 month conversion or baseline in its history and it’s doing it now for the past year” (posted Nov.…
Siddhant Awasthi, who led Tesla’s Cybertruck program from engineering to large-scale production, has announced his departure from Elon Musk’s EV giant after more than eight years with the company. This is the latest in a long series of executive departures from every corner of Musk’s business empire. CNBC reports that Elon Musk’s Tesla is bidding farewell to Siddhant Awasthi, the head of its Cybertruck program. Awasthi, who began his journey at Tesla as an intern eight years ago, has been instrumental in overseeing the development and production of the Cybertruck, as well as the Model 3 program since July of last…