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A nationwide flight ground stop in the United States has been attributed to a routine copper wire equipment upgrade, according to the transportation secretary's explanation of the disruption. Internationally, Israel has killed a Hamas commander in a strike on a Gaza camp, while Canada is mourning a fifth soldier who died from injuries sustained in a large military base fire. In other developments, the Pope has visited a remote Andes town to address community suffering, and Sotheby's $180 million Van Gogh auction is facing legal challenges over claims the artwork was sold under duress.
Rubio Works To Rebuild Trust Between US And Europe
In Munich, the applause did not dispel the unease. One year after the verbal attacks of 2025, the transatlantic relationship remains marked by distrust.
‘There Are No Rules’: Billionaire Ray Dalio on the Collapse of the Old World Order
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio declared that “the world order as it has stood for decades no longer exists,” warning…
EURO : The ECB strikes a major blow with the expansion of the EUREP
The Euro prepares its grand return to the world stage.
Russia’s Return to the Dollar: A Non-Existing Dilemma
The rumors of discussions on Russia’s return to the dollar system sparked speculation about the strength of the…
ECB Enhances Repo Facility to Broaden Global Euro Liquidity
The ECB updates the Eurosystem repo facility for central banks (EUREP) to provide standing access against euro…
Dutch House of Representatives advances controversial 36% tax law
Certain assets, like equity in a qualifying start-up company and physical property used for non-investment, were exempt…
Israeli Authorities Charge Two in Alleged Scheme to Profit From Confidential IDF Operations
Israeli prosecutors have filed charges against an Israel Defense Forces reservist and a civilian accused of using…
The Netherlands House Has Approved a 36% Tax on Unrealized Capital Gains
According to reports, the Dutch House of Representatives has approved a 36% tax on unrealized capital gains, permitting…
Valentine’s Day: U.S. Attorney Warns the Public to be Wary of Romance Scams
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Ray Dalio Warns CBDCs Could Expand Government Financial Control
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are moving closer to reality across much of the world.
U.S. Government Shutdown Odds for Feb. 14 Spike, Crypto Markets React
While the global crypto market faces selling pressure, the likelihood of a U.S.
Banks Beat Payment Providers in Argentina: Labor Reform Bans Payments to Digital Wallets
A proposal that would have allowed workers to receive wages in digital wallets managed by payment providers was defeated…
U.S. SEC Warns Prediction Markets May Fall Under Securities Law
The United States Securities Exchange Commission hinted at the prospect of regulating prediction markets under federal…
NY Fed Has Tied Inflation to Tariffs When Crypto Prices Are Already on Report Speculation
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or NY Fed, has published a report establishing a connection between tariffs and…
‘Bottom About to Drop’: Peter Schiff Predicts US Dollar Plunge Could Ignite Commodity Surge
Peter Schiff warns the U.S.
Russia Moves to Block WhatsApp, Pushes 100M Users to State-Controlled 'Surveillance App'
Moscow's communications watchdog is simultaneously restricting Telegram, as the Kremlin doubles down on its push for a…
Russia is blocking WhatsApp to push ‘surveillance’ app, company says
Russian news outlets reported on Wednesday that WhatsApp’s domain had been completely blocked and was inaccessible…
Billionaire Ray Dalio Believes CBDCs Are More About Control Than Efficiency
Ray Dalio, billionaire hedge fund founder, warned that central bank digital currencies are gaining traction among…
The Chinese Yuan Achieves a Two-Year Record as the U.S. Dollar’s Strength Declines
According to a U.S. Treasuries report, the Chinese government has instructed banks within its borders to limit their U.S.
EU Widens Sanctions Net to Ports and Banks Linked to Russian Trade
The European Union has moved to significantly widen its sanctions framework by targeting overseas ports and foreign…
US Credit Card Debt Hits Record $1.28 Trillion
U.S. consumers ended the fourth quarter with $1.28 trillion in credit card balances, marking the highest level on record.
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State Street warns dollar could fall 10% if Fed cuts more than expected
State Street argues the US dollar could fall to multi-year lows if the Fed cuts rates more aggressively, a scenario that…
Polymarket Sues Massachusetts as States Challenge Prediction Market Oversight
Polymarket has escalated its dispute with U.S.
Ray Dalio Explains the Complexity Surrounding the U.S. Economic Situation
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio says the U.S.
Europe Pushes for Payment Sovereignty to Counter Potential US Intervention
Private banking groups are warning about the growing EU dependence on foreign payment companies.