Coinbase falls short of Q2 revenue expectations, yet growth in stablecoins and policy victories provide optimism
Coinbase Stock Takes a Hit After Earnings Report Coinbase Global experienced a significant drop in its stock value during after-hours trading on Thursday. This came after the company reported earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations, despite achieving some notable milestones in the quarter. In the second quarter, Coinbase generated $1.5 billion in revenue, […]
Trump disputes reporter on tariffs policy, labels him a ‘lunatic’
President Donald Trump had a heated exchange with reporters on Thursday regarding newly signed tariffs, asserting that much of his first term was spent “fighting madmen like you.” This confrontation occurred right after a ceremony at the White House where he signed a series of enforcement actions aimed at bolstering tariffs and strengthening US trade […]
Transgender darts player discusses the federation’s new gender policy
The World Darts Federation announced earlier this week that its women’s competitions will not permit biological men and transgender women to participate. This decision drew criticism from a transgender darts player who expressed her disappointment on Instagram, stating that it’s a significant setback for the sports community. In her post, she shared that this new […]
Social Security considers major changes in the US: New policy may affect 3.4 million Americans this month
Changes to Social Security Policies Under the recently updated Social Security Administration (SSA) policy, seniors will no longer be able to quickly call the SSA to change their address or check on their benefits. Instead, they must first verify their identity online, or visit a local field office if that’s not feasible, as reported by […]
Douglas Murray tells Mamdani and Khan: ‘Avoid involvement in foreign policy’
Comments on Foreign Policy by New York Mayoral Candidate Douglas Murray, a British commentator who supports Israel, expressed his thoughts on New York mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani. He suggested that Mamdani, similar to London Mayor Sadiq Khan, should refrain from engaging in foreign policy. Murray criticized Khan for making international statements, asserting that a mayor’s […]
White House outlines cryptocurrency policy goals for lawmakers and regulators
On Wednesday, the White House outlined its policy priorities for regulating digital assets, giving Congress and federal regulators detailed guidance for fulfilling President Trump’s commitment to making the U.S. a “global crypto capital.” A comprehensive 166-page report from Trump’s Digital Asset Working Group offers recommendations for lawmakers and regulators, covering aspects from crypto surveillance to […]
Australia prohibits YouTube accounts for children under 16 in a change of earlier policy.
YouTube Must Implement Age Restrictions in Australia The Australian government has decided that starting this December, YouTube will be among the social media platforms required to verify that users are at least 16 years old. Previously, YouTube was exempt from a law enacted last November, which was the first of its kind globally, banning kids […]
US-China competition highlights as Trump shapes AI policy
Trump Administration’s AI Race Against China The Trump administration is organizing efforts to dominate artificial intelligence (AI), viewing it as a vital competition with China that could shape the future of powerful technologies. This perspective is central to the administration’s recent AI policy initiatives, including a plan announced this month. “The United States is in […]
US Dollar Index stays under 99.00 before Fed policy meeting
The US Dollar Index’s Streak Comes to an End The US Dollar index will halt its winning streak ahead of the Fed rate decision. The Fed is expected to not change its benchmark interest rates in July. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent said the US and China will continue to talks on maintaining the tariff […]
Sheriff Supports Sanctuary Policy Following Accusation of Illegal Immigrant in High School Sweethearts’ Deaths
Dane County Sheriff Defends Sanctuary Policy After Fatal Incident In the wake of a tragic event where two young men lost their lives, Sheriff Calvin Barrett of Dane County, Wisconsin, is standing by the county’s sanctuary policy, which aims to shield undocumented immigrants from immigration enforcement actions. Details surfaced that on July 20, Noelia A. […]