Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.
Year: 2025
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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December Sets Record for Spot and Derivatives Trading on Centralized Crypto Exchanges
December marked a historic milestone for centralized crypto exchanges, achieving the highest combined spot and derivatives trading volumes ever recorded.
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Biden gives warnings on climate and oligarchy in farewell speech
The outgoing US president warned against power in the hands of the wealthy, the threat of the tech industry and climate change.
Lift-off for Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket
The mission was partially successful after the booster that propelled the rocket into space failed to land on a platform in the ocean.