Trump Treasury Signals Ambitious Strategy to Lead Global Digital Asset Innovation
The Trump administration outlined plans to advance digital asset integration, supporting new legislation and aiming to cement the US as a global cryptocurrency leader.
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Federal Immigration Crackdown Likely Cost Minnesota Thousands of Hospitality Jobs and Millions in Wages
A new analysis links the recent federal immigration enforcement surge to significant job and wage losses in Minnesota’s hospitality sector, with slow recovery projected through 2026.
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Surge in Energy Costs Linked to U.S.-Iran Conflict Threatens Over a Million European Jobs
Rising energy prices fueled by the U.S.-Iran conflict could put up to 1.3 million jobs at risk in Europe, with the automotive sector facing the heaviest impact.
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LG gram Book 15-Inch Touchscreen Laptop Available for $550 in Limited-Time Sale
Best Buy offers LG’s 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop at $550, a significant discount that combines solid Intel performance with useful features for everyday computing.
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Former Treasury Printing Chief Reassigned Amid Controversy Over Trump $250 Bill
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s director was unexpectedly reassigned after reportedly resisting efforts to produce a $250 bill featuring President Trump’s portrait.
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US Treasury Targets Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange in Expanded Sanctions
The US Treasury has sanctioned Iran’s top cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex, along with three others, to block their use in evading sanctions and financing Iran’s regime.
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U.S. Treasury Targets Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Nobitex Over IRGC Links
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Nobitex and key figures for allegedly aiding Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps by facilitating sanctioned transactions and asset transfers.
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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh Appoints Conservative Advisers Linked to Heritage Foundation
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh appoints two conservative policy veterans, including a key author of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, signaling potential shifts in Fed strategy.
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US Treasury Targets Iranian Crypto Exchanges in New Sanctions to Curb Sanctions Evasion
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on four Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges, accusing them of facilitating sanctions evasion and supporting illicit activities linked to Iran’s regime.
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Nearly All US Tax Filers Received Cuts Totalling $82 Billion Under New Law
Almost every US taxpayer benefited from significant relief this year, with $82 billion in cuts delivered by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed last year.
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Fed Poised to Shift Toward Rate Hikes as Inflation Pressures Mount
The Federal Reserve plans to signal a move away from easing and toward tightening amid rising inflation driven by energy costs and a resilient economy.
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Del Mar’s Retaining Wall Expansion Faces Delays Amid Utility and Terrain Challenges
Construction on a critical retaining wall along Jimmy Durante Boulevard in Del Mar is extending into September due to complex utility coordination and difficult slope conditions.