Under Trump, cryptocurrency is set to go mainstream – but that won’t make it any safer for investors | Larisa Yarovaya

His easing of regulations could leave many unprotected from financial manipulation, misconduct and bursting bubbles As the United States prepares for Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, all eyes are on the cryptocurrency markets. After Bitcoin’s price reached $100,000 (£81,917) for the first time in history in December 2024, the cryptocurrency community is eagerly anticipating … Read more

California wildfires: investigators explore possible link between new year’s fireworks and Palisades blaze

Questions raised of whether Palisades fire is connected to earlier fire put out new year’s day, with possible human origins California wildfires: live updates As efforts continue to put out two massive firestorms that are ravaging Los Angeles, officials have started to investigate the cause and origin of the blazes that have killed at least … Read more

Schumer directs Dems to to put pressure on Trump nominees ahead of confirmation hearings

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., instructed his caucus not to hold back when it comes to confirmation hearings beginning this week for some of President-elect Trump’s nominees for top roles.  During last week’s caucus lunch, Schumer said these hearings will be an opportunity for them to grill Trump’s choices and ask them questions about … Read more

‘Make Greenland Great Again’: Trump’s House GOP allies unveil bill to authorize country’s purchase

FIRST ON FOX: President-elect Donald Trump’s House GOP allies are clearing the runway for him to make good on his vow to acquire Greenland. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is leading a bill to authorize Trump to enter negotiations with Denmark over purchasing Greenland, a territory located in North America but with longstanding cultural and geopolitical … Read more