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The 71-year-old said she doesn’t have six more years in her. Cynthia Lummis, an American attorney and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Wyoming since 2021, said she will not seek reelection. She is known as a long-term supporter of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies who spearheaded several attempts to introduce pro-digital-asset legislation. Thank you, Wyoming! Serving our state has been the honor of my life. – Cynthia Lummis pic.twitter.com/FoRTlHaHxI — Cynthia Lummis 🦬 (@CynthiaMLummis) December 19, 2025 After thanking her home state for the “incredible honor” to represent it in the US Senate, she admitted that she…

While Gemini 3 is still making waves, Google's not taking the foot off the gas in terms of releasing new models.Yesterday, the company released FunctionGemma, a specialized 270-million parameter AI model designed to solve one of the most persistent bottlenecks in modern application development: reliability at the edge. Unlike general-purpose chatbots, FunctionGemma is engineered for a single, critical utility—translating natural language user commands into structured code that apps and devices can actually execute, all without connecting to the cloud.The release marks a significant strategic pivot for Google DeepMind and the Google AI Developers team. While the industry continues to chase…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Over the last week, Bitcoin recorded waves of significant correction, reaching a price bottom of $85,000 as broader financial markets also tumbled in fear of an impending economic recession. As many are opting to exit their investments, recent on-chain data show that the current tumultuous market presents an ideal accumulation opportunity for risk-seeking Bitcoin investors. Accumulation Zones – Stressful In Real Time, Rewarding Long-Term: Analyst  Q4 2025 has largely been an enduring period for most Bitcoin investors. After attaining a new-time high of $126,100 in early October,…

Hyundai Group evacuated employees from two major offices in Seoul today after receiving a bomb threat email demanding payment in bitcoin, police said.  Authorities later confirmed the threat was a hoax, but the incident added to growing concern over a recent wave of extortion, crypto and non-crypto related, threats targeting South Korea’s largest companies. According to local reports, a 112 emergency call was received at about 11:42 a.m. The caller relayed the contents of an email sent to Hyundai. The message said an explosive device would be detonated at Hyundai Group’s building in Yeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, at 11:30 a.m. It added…

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and former FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh will be barred from assuming company leadership roles for eight to 10 years following a court judgment.In a Friday notice, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said that it had obtained final consent judgments against Ellison, Wang and Singh for their roles in the misuse of investor funds at FTX from 2019 to 2022. The former Alameda CEO consented to a 10-year officer-and-director bar, while Wang and Singh consented to eight-year officer-and-director bars each. All three are also subject to five-year ”conduct-based injunctions,” according to the…

Hedera’s HBAR continues to trade under pressure as a persistent downtrend limits upside attempts. Multiple breakout efforts have failed, keeping the altcoin from establishing higher levels. The broader market environment has added strain, preventing HBAR from gaining traction despite brief stabilization near key support zones.Hedera Is Facing BearishnessTechnical indicators show growing bearish momentum. The Squeeze Momentum Indicator was released earlier last week, triggering heightened volatility. Instead of an upside move, the release resulted in a sharp price drop, reinforcing negative sentiment among short-term traders.Sponsored SponsoredThe indicator’s histogram continues to deepen in bearish territory. This pattern suggests selling pressure remains dominant.…

Of all the many industries, it’s marketing where AI is no longer an “innovation lab” side project but embedded in briefs, production pipelines, approvals, and media optimisation. A WPP iQ post published in December, based on a webinar with WPP and Stability AI, shows what AI deployment in daily operations looks like.Here, we’re talking about a focus on the practical constraints that determine whether AI changes daily work or merely adds another layer of complexity or tooling.Brand accuracy a repeatable capabilityMarketing agencies’ AI treats brand accuracy as something to be engineered. WPP and Stability AI note that off-the-shelf models “don’t…

This week started shaky as we reacted to Federal Reserve uncertainty, but sentiment flipped fast. Ethereum surged nearly 2%, and confidence returned as macro data softened. Right from the start, the ongoing Bessent Warren dispute framed much of the conversation, especially as the Bitcoin price held firm despite volatility. But the week closed with a calm look at the market. The market setup this week can easily be looked at as a pause before something bigger. Inflation data surprised to the downside, and liquidity injections quietly stacked up across the globe. Against that backdrop, the Bessent Warren clash has become…

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Bitcoin continues to struggle below the $90,000 level as volatility remains elevated and market conviction weakens. Short-term price swings have failed to establish a clear directional bias, reinforcing a broader sense of uncertainty among traders and investors. While price remains historically high, internal market conditions suggest that underlying stress is building beneath the surface, particularly within the mining sector. A recent analysis by Axel Adler highlights growing pressure on Bitcoin miners using the Miner Financial Health Index, a composite metric that assesses mining profitability relative to price. Readings above 80% historically signal excessive profitability and late-cycle conditions, while levels below…