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A popular Korean TikTok influencer has been murdered, and the alleged killer is one of her most dedicated supporters, a man in his 50’s who had donated more than $70,000 to the social media starlet. The Chosun Daily reports that tragedy struck the Korean streaming community when the body of Yoon Ji-ah, a beloved TikTok star with over 300,000 followers, was discovered on a remote mountainside in September. The 20-something influencer had been strangled to death, her body left bruised and battered. Investigators quickly zeroed in on a suspect — a man in his 50s known only as “Choi” who…
One of the most affordable EVs in America, the Chevrolet Bolt, has made its long-awaited comeback. After discontinuing the Bolt in 2023, the American automaker has refreshed the popular EV with a 2027 model that has some key upgrades. Chevy said the new Bolt will be available at dealerships in the first quarter of 2026, starting with a comfort trim that goes for at least $29,990. The updated Bolt will get even cheaper in the coming months when Chevy releases an LT base model that starts at $28,995.That price tag offers an upgraded EV with an estimated range of 255…
Semilore Faleti is a cryptocurrency writer specialized in the field of journalism and content creation. While he started out writing on several subjects, Semilore soon found a knack for cracking down on the complexities and intricacies in the intriguing world of blockchains and cryptocurrency. Semilore is drawn to the efficiency of digital assets in terms of storing, and transferring value. He is a staunch advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency as he believes it can improve the digitalization and transparency of the existing financial systems. In two years of active crypto writing, Semilore has covered multiple aspects of the digital…
The new social media trend of sending friends and family members AI-generated images of strangers in their homes is causing panic and prompting law enforcement agencies across the United States to issue urgent warnings about potential criminal consequences. NBC News reports that the prank, which has gained significant traction on TikTok, involves users creating AI-generated images that show unknown individuals inside their homes, then sending these fabricated photos to family members with messages suggesting the stranger is a welcomed guest. What participants consider harmless entertainment has evolved into a serious public safety concern, with police departments nationwide reporting multiple emergency…
Auto-deleveraging is the emergency brake in crypto perpetuals that cuts part of winning positions when bankrupt liquidations overwhelm market depth and a venue’s remaining buffers, as Ambient Finance Founder Doug Colkitt explains in a new X thread.Perpetual futures — “perps” in trading shorthand — are cash-settled contracts with no expiry that mirror spot via funding payments, not delivery. Profits and losses net against a shared margin pool rather than shipped coins, which is why, in stress, venues may need to reallocate exposure quickly to keep books balanced.Colkitt frames ADL as the last step in a risk waterfall. In normal conditions,…
Auto-deleveraging is the emergency brake in crypto perpetuals that cuts part of winning positions when bankrupt liquidations overwhelm market depth and a venue’s remaining buffers, as Ambient Finance Founder Doug Colkitt explains in a new X thread.Perpetual futures — “perps” in trading shorthand — are cash-settled contracts with no expiry that mirror spot via funding payments, not delivery. Profits and losses net against a shared margin pool rather than shipped coins, which is why, in stress, venues may need to reallocate exposure quickly to keep books balanced.Colkitt frames ADL as the last step in a risk waterfall. In normal conditions,…
Auto-deleveraging is the emergency brake in crypto perpetuals that cuts part of winning positions when bankrupt liquidations overwhelm market depth and a venue’s remaining buffers, as Ambient Finance Founder Doug Colkitt explains in a new X thread.Perpetual futures — “perps” in trading shorthand — are cash-settled contracts with no expiry that mirror spot via funding payments, not delivery. Profits and losses net against a shared margin pool rather than shipped coins, which is why, in stress, venues may need to reallocate exposure quickly to keep books balanced.Colkitt frames ADL as the last step in a risk waterfall. In normal conditions,…
Auto-deleveraging is the emergency brake in crypto perpetuals that cuts part of winning positions when bankrupt liquidations overwhelm market depth and a venue’s remaining buffers, as Ambient Finance Founder Doug Colkitt explains in a new X thread.Perpetual futures — “perps” in trading shorthand — are cash-settled contracts with no expiry that mirror spot via funding payments, not delivery. Profits and losses net against a shared margin pool rather than shipped coins, which is why, in stress, venues may need to reallocate exposure quickly to keep books balanced.Colkitt frames ADL as the last step in a risk waterfall. In normal conditions,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving office, a spokesperson said Saturday.“As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment,” said Biden aide Kelly Scully.The 82-year-old Democrat left office in January after he had dropped his bid for reelection six months earlier following a disastrous debate against Republican Donald Trump amid concerns about Biden’s age, health and mental fitness. Trump defeated Democrat Kamala Harris,…
Crypto analyst Levi Rietveld has claimed that a $400 trillion XRP revolution is underway, driven by Ripple’s expanding efforts in Real-World Assets (RWA) tokenization. With major partnerships reportedly forming between Ripple and some of the largest players in the financial sector, XRP’s role in bringing traditional assets onto the blockchain is gaining significant attention across the industry. XRP To Lead The $400 Trillion Tokenization Wave According to Rietveld, XRP is not just another digital asset but a cornerstone of a financial revolution worth more than $400 trillion. In a recent post on X social media, the analyst explained that XRP…