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Bitcoin is navigating a critical test as it trades slightly above the $110,000 mark, with bulls working to defend key support after last Friday’s sharp crash. The market remains tense, and sentiment is split between hopes of recovery and fears of another leg down. Related Reading After one of the most volatile weeks of the year, BTC is showing signs of consolidation, but uncertainty dominates as traders assess whether this is the start of a stabilization phase or a temporary pause before another sell-off. Analysts note that price structure remains fragile, and momentum indicators suggest the market needs stronger demand…
In a recent discussion on the Bankless YouTube podcast hosted by David Hoffman, two of the crypto industry’s most respected figures—Tom Lee, the Chairman of BitMine, and Arthur Hayes, founder and former CEO of BitMEX—shared remarkably bullish outlooks for the Ethereum price. Both executives forecasted that Ethereum could soar to $10,000 or higher by year’s end, driven by fundamental growth and shifting market dynamics. Their comments, made after BTC reached new all-time highs above $126,000, have added fresh momentum and optimism that the upcoming Q4 bull rally could center on ETGH. Ethereum Price Breakout And Roadmap To $10,000 During the…
A new study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may slow alcohol absorption and dull intoxication, adding another twist to the sober-curious wellness movement The world’s buzziest drugs might literally make it harder to catch a buzz. A small but telling new study suggests that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may slow how quickly alcohol enters the bloodstream and make drinkers feel less drunk. The research, published this week in Scientific Reports, is among the first controlled tests in people to examine whether GLP-1 drugs alter alcohol’s effects throughout the body rather than only the brain. Researchers from Virginia…
In an interview with Jan Jekielek of the Epoch Times that aired this week, Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger announced plans to circulate a letter of protest among prominent individuals and groups harmed by Wikipedia before sending to the Wikimedia Foundation that owns the site. He further suggested such a letter could be sent to U.S. government officials and other governments to press for reform at the online encyclopedia. Two weeks ago, Sanger published his “nine theses” proposal for reform on his blog and Wikipedia itself. He discussed them initially in an interview on commentator Tucker Carlson’s podcast where a discussion about…
Tesla has added another brazenly stupid new entry to its dubious safety record. The latest update to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving System adds a mode called Mad Max, “which comes with higher speeds and more frequent lane changes” than the system’s Hurry mode. This feature isn’t new; it was part of the Autopilot mode in 2018 that pre-dated FSD. According to Electrek, the re-introduction of Mad Max mode is going exactly as well as you’d expect: “It hasn’t been out for 24 hours, and it has already been spotted rolling stop signs and driving more than 15 mph (24 km/h) over…
EA has had quite the month, and the numbers tell its story. A few weeks ago, the company confirmed an agreement to go private in a $55 billion sale. And now we know that Battlefield 6 sold over 7 million copies in its first three days. The game also had over 172 million online matches played during the holiday weekend. On top of that, it logged 15 million hours watched on streaming services.Battlefield 6’s sales numbers make it the biggest opening yet for the franchise. By comparison, 2021’s Battlefield 2042 reportedly sold a relatively paltry 4.2 million copies in its…
Despite opposition from big tech companies, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) asserts that federal regulation of AI is on the horizon. Blackburn explains, “We have to have the states standing in the gap until such time that Congress will say no to the big tech platforms.” CNBC reports that as concerns among Americans grow regarding the risks associated with AI, states have begun implementing their own AI-focused laws to address safety and privacy issues. However, Sen. Marsha Blackburn believes that federal legislators must intervene to establish a preemptive standard. Speaking at the CNBC AI Summit in Nashville on Wednesday, Blackburn stated, “The…
Skipper Alyssa Healy hit an unbeaten 113, her second century in a row, as holders Australia booked their spot in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a crushing 10-wicket win over Bangladesh on Thursday. Healy and fellow opener Phoebe Litchfield, unbeaten on 84, hardly put a foot wrong as Australia romped home to their victory target of 199 with 25.1 overs to spare in Visakhapatnam. With a fourth win in five matches — the other was washed out — seven-time champions Australia become the first team to secure a final-four berth in the 50-over marquee tournament. The left-handed…
The sneaker and apparel giant is leveraging the popularity of boutique fitness by linking up with one of the biggest brands in the market Iconic apparel and footwear brand Reebok is entering the boutique fitness space with F45 Training in a new multiyear partnership. The deal makes Reebok F45’s official partner for performance apparel, footwear and wearables, just as the brand is launching the Reebok Smart Ring to track training, recovery and other lifestyle metrics. As part of the agreement, Reebok will outfit all F45 coaches in custom-designed uniforms and debut an exclusive co-branded member collection — which highlights its…
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Democrat Jackie Norris ended her campaign for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat Thursday, saying she would focus on her job leading the Des Moines public school board following the superintendent’s arrest by immigration authorities.Norris said the Sept. 26 detention of Superintendent Ian Roberts by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents demanded her focus as chair of the board overseeing Iowa’s largest school district and put “our community, and me personally in the crosshairs of vicious and coordinated attacks.”“Those realities took time and oxygen away from the work I set out to do: stand up for…