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DeFi Protocols Shift Toward Chainlink After Major Kelp DAO Exploit Raises Security Concerns
Crypto & Fintech

DeFi Protocols Shift Toward Chainlink After Major Kelp DAO Exploit Raises Security Concerns

The $293 million exploit of Kelp DAO’s cross-chain tokens sparked a wave of DeFi protocols migrating to Chainlink’s oracle services to reinforce security and reliability.

New York State Budget Advances Auto Insurance Reforms Amid Ongoing Lawmaker Disputes
Corporate Power

New York State Budget Advances Auto Insurance Reforms Amid Ongoing Lawmaker Disputes

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget including auto insurance reforms, tax measures, and consumer protections, though key legislative agreement remains unsettled.

Navigating Europe's Left-Wing Perspectives on China Beyond Simplistic Divisions
Trade & Tariffs

Navigating Europe's Left-Wing Perspectives on China Beyond Simplistic Divisions

The European left holds diverse views on China, balancing cooperation, critique, and strategic rivalry amid shifting economic and geopolitical pressures.

U.S. Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in April, Surpassing Projections
Markets & Macro

U.S. Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in April, Surpassing Projections

Job growth outpaced expectations as the economy added 115,000 positions in April, while federal employment continued to decline and unemployment steadied at 4.3%.

Wall Street edges up as oil steadies amid tensions in US-Iran ceasefire talks
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Wall Street edges up as oil steadies amid tensions in US-Iran ceasefire talks

Markets showed cautious gains with Wall Street futures rising and oil prices holding steady despite renewed tensions challenging the US-Iran fragile ceasefire.

Bitcoin Eyes $80,000 Mark Amid Renewed Volatility and Key Support Tests
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Eyes $80,000 Mark Amid Renewed Volatility and Key Support Tests

Bitcoin retreated amid US-Iran tensions but quickly rebounded near $80,000, with traders watching critical support levels in the mid-$70,000s to maintain bullish momentum.

Magic: The Gathering’s Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box Hits Record Low at Amazon
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Magic: The Gathering’s Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box Hits Record Low at Amazon

Amazon offers the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box at its lowest price ever, with Walmart matching the deal and TCGplayer slightly undercutting it.

Bitcoin ETFs Experience Outflows as BTC Dips Below $80,000 Threshold
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin ETFs Experience Outflows as BTC Dips Below $80,000 Threshold

Spot Bitcoin ETFs listed in the US reversed a nearly week-long inflow streak with significant outflows as Bitcoin's price fell below $80,000 amid increased market volatility.

Australian Police Seize $4.1 Million in Bitcoin Linked to Darknet Market Operation
Crypto & Fintech

Australian Police Seize $4.1 Million in Bitcoin Linked to Darknet Market Operation

Australian authorities confiscated over $4 million in Bitcoin and arrested two suspects after a lengthy investigation into a darknet marketplace operating from Sydney.

Ripple CEO Hints at Possible XRP Holder Benefits if Company Goes Public
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Ripple CEO Hints at Possible XRP Holder Benefits if Company Goes Public

Ripple’s CEO indicated XRP holders might receive special advantages from a future IPO, but emphasized that a public listing is not an immediate priority for the company.