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In a new study, Parkinson’s patients walked more when they were encouraged to do so by a points-based rewards system. The findings could have major implications for treating the disease Research has firmly established that physical activity, like walking, is known to improve symptoms and quality of life and slow disease progression for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. But Parkinson’s patients experience decreased mobility, motor control and physical ability over time, making exercise a significant challenge both mentally and physically. Gamifying movement could be a potential solution to encouraging Parkinson’s patients to move more, though, according to a new study…

The belief that XRP could someday trade between $10,000 and $50,000 continues to circulate across social media, often justified by claims that the token will underpin the global financial system. However, not everyone in the crypto space is buying into that dream. A respected market analyst known as ChartNerd has pushed back strongly against such projections, calling them “nonsense.” This comment, as expected, led to a wave of reactions among members of the XRP community, especially those who are really locked in firmly into such ultra-bullish projections. Analyst Says $10,000-$50,000 Target Is Nonsense Talk of four- and five-figure valuations for…

Bitcoin’s on-chain picture is flashing a rare combination: substantial profits across cohorts, rising realized capitalization, and record network hashrate—yet none of the price-accelerating euphoria that typically marks late-stage bull legs. That is the central takeaway from CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju’s latest thread, which parses holder cost bases, cohort profitability, leverage, and the evolving role of ETFs and corporate treasuries in setting the tape. Is The Bitcoin Bull Run Over? The headline number is startling on its face. “Bitcoin wallets’ avg cost basis is $55.9K, meaning holders are up ~93% on average,” Ju wrote, adding that realized capitalization climbed by…

Newly appointed captain Shaheen Shah Afridi on Monday backed Babar Azam ahead of Pakistan’s three-match ODI series against South Africa after the former captain helped the Green Shirts seal the T20 International series last week. On Saturday, Babar showed his mastery with the bat after Shaheen led a sparkling bowling performance from Pakistan as the hosts cruised to a four-wicket victory over South Africa in the series-deciding third T20I. The ODI series will be held at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad from November 4-8, after which Pakistan play another three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it. President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Sunday that he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats who are demanding negotiations to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies that expire at the end of the year for millions of Americans. Echoing congressional Republicans,…

Every once in a while, a new project catches the market’s eye for all the right reasons. BlockchainFX ($BFX) has just done that. They crossed the $10 million mark in their token presale. The milestone comes as investors look for projects that actually do something – and BFX seems to fit that bill perfectly. The presale is now more than 93% toward its soft cap, with tokens selling at $0.029 before a confirmed $0.05 launch price. That’s nearly a 70% jump waiting to happen before the token even hits exchanges. It’s no wonder traders are starting to talk about whether…

Changpeng Zhao, the multibillionaire founder of crypto exchange Binance, spent four months last year locked in a federal prison. After US president Donald Trump pardoned Zhao in October, the government has recast him as a martyr.Zhao, who goes by CZ, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to failing to maintain an effective anti-money-laundering program at Binance. In parallel, Binance admitted to violating US sanctions and settled with financial regulators, which accused the company of failing to report suspicious transactions involving terror groups, child exploitation networks, and cybercriminals, among other violations. In a particularly incriminating exchange detailed in court documents, one Binance…

Certified market analyst Tony Severino has revealed that the Litecoin 2M Bollinger band width has hit new lows. He explained what this means and how it provides a bullish outlook for the altcoin.  Litecoin’s 2M Bollinger Band Hits New Record Lows In an X post, Severino stated that the Litecoin 2M Bollinger Band Width has continued to set new record lows, representing the tightest volatility in LTCUSD history. The expert further revealed that the 2M candle closed as a Hammer above the Bollinger Band basis despite the wick to the downside.  Related Reading He explained that this gives the technical…

A stark line in the sand has emerged for Dogecoin. Market analyst Ali Martinez (X: @ali_charts) argues that the meme-coin’s near-term trajectory is binary around the $0.18 handle, pairing a channel-based price map with an on-chain URPD readout that concentrates risk directly below. His warning is unambiguous: “Dogecoin fate could hinge on $0.18. If it fails, $0.07 might be next.” Dogecoin Needs To Bounce Now Martinez published a one-day chart on November 1 depicting DOGE oscillating inside an ascending channel and presently testing its lower boundary. The chart print shows Binance’s perpetual pair near $0.187 at the time of capture,…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday said he did not know anything about Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire crypto exchange founder with close ties to the Trump family’s own crypto empire — despite the fact that he he pardoned him last month. “I don’t know who he is,” Trump said when asked on CBS’s “60 Minutes” why he pardoned him.“I can only tell you this. My sons are into it,” Trump added. “I’m glad they are, because it’s probably a great industry, crypto. I think it’s good.”“I know nothing about the guy,” Trump said again when pressed.He claimed that Zhao,…