There is joy among families of those freed, but also concern that the deal may not last for long.
Month: January 2025
Two women killed in knife attack at Slovak school
The suspect is an 18-year-old student, who went on the run but was apprehended by police shortly after.
Up to Greenland to decide its future, Danish PM tells Trump
In her call with Trump, Mette Frederiksen also reiterated the Greenland PM’s comments that it was “not for sale”
Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk’s space dominance
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.
Strong winds weaken in LA, giving respite to weary firefighters
The two largest fires are still burning after more than a week – but gusts that fanned the flames have eased.
Dozens killed as Israeli strikes continue ahead of Gaza ceasefire
More than 60 people have reportedly been killed ahead of the deal coming into force.
Russia’s ‘Crypto Queen’ Charged With Stealing ‘Bitcoin and Fiat Worth $21.3M’
Russia’s self-styled “crypto queen” Valeria Fedyakina has been charged with “stealing” Bitcoin (BTC) and foreign currency “worth $21.3 million.
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BitMEX Hit With $100M Fine Over Bank Secrecy Act Violations
The U.S. Department of Justice noted that BitMEX violated the Bank Secrecy Act by “willfully failing” to establish US AML rules.
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Bitcoin Surges Above $100k, Ripple (XRP) Climbs Above $3 As Market Turns Green
Bitcoin briefly soars above $100,000 while altcoins like XRP, XLM, and Solana surge significantly in the last 24 hours.
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Texas Senator Files Bill to Establish First State-Level Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
The new state legislation would position Texas “at the forefront of the digital economy,” Senator Charles Schwertner noted.
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