Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long-held traditions.
Year: 2026
Teen who died after falling 150 metres from California’s Mt Baldy identified
Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, who fatally fell 500 feet (150m) from a trail, was an “avid sailor and outdoorsman”, his family says.
Sydney sends message of peace for New Year’s after Bondi attack
The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.
Disney worker hurt stopping 180-kg fake boulder from hitting audience
The worker is “recovering” after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (180kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop.
What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg
The BBC’s Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.
Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he “believed in you and our victory” in Ukraine.
Trump Media Token Airdrop Confirmed for Shareholders With New Truth Social Utility
DJT shareholders have received confirmation regarding a Trump Media Token Airdrop executed through Crypto.com and positioned the asset as a reward mechanism for platforms like Truth Social rather than financial equity.
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XRP Price Prediction: Franklin Templeton Exec Says XRP Is Key to Cross-Border Payments – Is a $3 Breakout Next?
Franklin Templeton has again backed XRP as a building block for cross-border payments saying XRPL offers real-time, low-cost settlement. A DBS Bank MOU with Franklin Templeton and Ripple has tied tokenized money market funds to XRPL. Spot XRP ETFs have taken in $1.07B with $3–$3.05 as the next test.
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Senate Sets January Markup On The CLARITY Act – Traders Brace for DeFi Amendments
Committee staff have circulated revisions for the CLARITY Act ahead of a Jan. 15 title-by-title markup, reviving a digital-asset framework that stalled in 2025. Draft text keeps CFTC lead for qualifying tokens, sets SEC lane for yield features, and tightens DeFi front-end registration.
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Crypto Promotion Lawsuit Against Billionaire Mark Cuban and Dallas Mavericks Tossed
A US judge dismissed a crypto investor lawsuit against Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks, ruling the Florida court lacked jurisdiction over the Voyager promotion claims.
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