Gustavo Petro tells the BBC’s Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US “empire”, after Trump threatened Colombia with military action.
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Truebit Token Plunges After Protocol Confirms $26M Ethereum Exploit
Truebit’s TRU token collapsed after the protocol confirmed a smart contract exploit that drained about 8,535 ETH, roughly $26M.
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Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.
Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show
Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran’s second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces.
Optimism Proposes Using Half Its Revenue to Buy Back OP Tokens
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Optimism Foundation has outlined a shift in OP tokenomics: 50% of Superchain sequencer revenue would fund monthly OP buybacks from Feb 2026 via OTC ETH-to-OP swaps. Using last year’s inflows, it could deploy ~2.7k ETH (~$8m).
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Footage shows violent clashes as Iran protests spread to more areas
Semi-official Iranian media say two police were killed in a western town, as videos show security forces firing guns and tear gas at crowds elsewhere.
Why Is Crypto Down Today? – January 8, 2026
The crypto market is down today. BTC fell 2.7% to $90,235, and ETH dropped 4.1% to $3,120. “BTC is trading in a choppy range, reflecting a fragile balance between monetary policy expectations, liquidity conditions, and global risk appetite.”
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US immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis
Trump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree.
Asia Market Open: Bitcoin Softens As Asian Stocks Extend Pullback From Records
Bitcoin slid toward $90,000 as Asia’s stock rally cooled and oil sank after Trump said Venezuela would supply up to 50M barrels, refocusing markets on data and geopolitics.
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Trump actively discussing potentially buying Greenland, White House says
Both Greenland and its owner Denmark have repeatedly stressed the island was not for sale.