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Famed rapper Snoop Dogg lost more than 500,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 20,000 on X after his appearance at the Crypto Ball, a celebratory event tied to Donald Trump’s inauguration. The “Gin and Juice” singer’s Instagram dropped by 571,800 and 17,177 on X as fans accused Snoop of hypocrisy due to his past criticism of Trump. Snoop Dogg, who boasted 88.1 million followers on Instagram as of Monday, isn’t the only A-list celebrity to have followers abandon him in droves over perceived support for the Republican president. Kim Kardashian, the reality television star and entrepreneur, lost nearly 150,000 social...

In a move celebrating President-elect Donald Trump’s second presidency, one that blends business with the digital age, he has minted a staggering $31 billion by launching his official $TRUMP crypto meme coin. Capitalizing on cryptocurrency's explosive growth and meme coins' popularity, Trump’s latest venture has already attracted a massive following, making nearly $30 billion in just 24 hours. The $TRUMP coin not only marks Trump’s entry into the world of blockchain and crypto assets but also leverages his brand’s influence, tapping into both his loyal fanbase and the growing interest in alternative digital investments. A report from Axios pointed out...

Snoop Dogg has come under fire for performing at Donald Trump’s Crypto Ball just days ahead of the President Elect’s inauguration. The event took place on Friday (January 17) at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington D.C., with a VIP reception hosted by Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks. Among the performers on the night was Snoop, despite having been somewhat vocal in his opposition to the Republican in the past. His appearance has prompted several fans to criticise him online, with some saying that it was “a bridge too far”.

This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the health-care system, the presidential transition, the economy, President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, and cryptocurrency.Health careTwo-thirds (66%) of Americans with health insurance say they are very or somewhat satisfied with it; 14% say they are dissatisfied while 20% say they do not have health insurance or are not sureThe highest satisfaction levels are among Americans with health insurance coverage from Medicare (86%) or Medicaid (89%)One in four Americans (25%) say they or an immediate family member have ever had a health insurance claim denied60% of Americans who have had an insurance claim in...

Google announced on Dec. 9th that it had developed a new quantum computing chip known as ‘Willow.’ The chip performed a computation that would take a supercomputer ten septillion (1025) years in under five minutes. Google’s Quantum AI lead Neven said Willow was a major breakthrough in quantum error correction. There is speculation that the new developments could threaten crypto.

The video platform, which hosts content creators like gamer Dr. Disrespect, conservative host Dan Bongino and Dana White's Power Slap, will receive $250 million, with the remaining going to a tender offer.The crypto stablecoin venture Tether says that it is investing $775 million in the video sharing platform and cloud provider Rumble, which has become a favorite of conservative hosts and content creators and positions itself as a free speech alternative to its competitors. The companies announced the deal Friday evening. Rumble will receive $250 million in the deal, with the remaining proceeds “to fund a self tender offer for...

Hailey Welch has gone MIA. The "Hawk Tuah" girl has not released a new episode of her popular weekly podcast, Talk Tuah, in two weeks. There was no previously announced hiatus of the show. Welch also has not posted on her social media channels in weeks either. Welch became a viral sensation over the summer after dropping what would go on to become her catchphrase "Hawk Tuah" in a video clip that spread across the internet like wildfire. Welch capitalized on her internet fame by selling merchandise like t-shirts and then eventually launching a weekly podcast called Talk Tuah, which...

The cryptocurrency world is often marred by volatility and the collapse of unsustainable projects.However, Quintes Protocol, founded by Saudi entrepreneur Rand al-Kharashi, is poised to break the boom-bust cycle and rewrite the rules of decentralized finance (DeFi) – a blockchain-based system that eliminates the need for traditional intermediaries like banks, enabling users to trade, borrow, and lend directly on secure, transparent platforms. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Quintes Protocol aims to ensure continuous asset growth and long-term value stability, backed by innovative engineering and now, a newly secured patent from...

Valley investor David Sacks will serve as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s new artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto czar, advising the White House on the two critical emergent technologies. Sacks was an early backer of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) during the 2024 Republican presidential primary but later jumped ship as the campaign struggled, eventually backing Trump’s bid to retake the White House.A close ally of technology and space exploration mogul Elon Musk, Sacks, too, hails from South Africa. He was born in Cape Town before his parents emigrated to Tennessee. In 1999, Sacks—then a business consultant with McKinsey & Company—joined the...

Venture capitalist David Sacks has been tapped to serve as President-elect Trump’s White House czar for artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, taking on a newly created role to lead the administration’s policy on the two technologies. “David will focus on making America the clear global leader in both areas,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Thursday night. “He will safeguard Free Speech online, and steer us away from Big Tech bias and censorship.” Sacks, who will also lead the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology, has been a key voice of support for Trump in...

In this important role, David will guide policy for the Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, two areas critical to the future of American competitiveness. David will focus on making America the clear global leader in both areas. He will safeguard Free Speech online, and steer us away from Big Tech bias and censorship. He will work on a legal framework so the Crypto industry has the

President-elect Donald Trump, keeping with his promise for a crypto-friendly administration, plans to nominate former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins to head the agency, according to his Truth Social post. Currently the CEO at Patomak Global Partners, Atkins is a well-known veteran of the financial world and Republican political circles specifically. He had been widely expected to get the position as the nation’s top financial market regulator. If confirmed, Atkins would succeed Gary Gensler, a widely reviled figure in the digital currency community for his many efforts to clamp down on the $3.5 trillion crypto market. Trump has promised a easier...

Are you ready for the Circle IPO? The “stablecoin” giant just filed to go public. It’s aiming for a valuation between $4 billion and $5 billion and plans to list on the NYSE as early as June under the ticker CRCL. It will be the biggest crypto IPO since Coinbase (COIN) went public back in 2021. Circle is the company behind USD Coin (USDC)— the world’s second-biggest stablecoin. I’ll share my favorite way to profit from the rise of stablecoins in a minute. First, let me quickly break down what stablecoins are and why they’re a huge disruption to the...

Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent declares it during Senate hearing for his confirmation. CBDCs are Fascist Coin. A CBDC would effectively give the government total control over each person's money individually....a level of control even Orwell never dreamed of.

Sam Bankman-Fried's revealing interview where he spoke about being imprisoned with Diddy and Luigi Mangione has earned the FTX founder a stay in solitary confinement. The convicted cryptocurrency king is serving a 25-year sentence for fraud at New York's Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn alongside his famous fellow inmates. -snip- 'Have you made friends there? Are you hanging with Diddy? I think he's in there with you,' Carlson asked. A grinning Bankman-Fried replied, 'He is.. he's been kind. I've made some friends, it's a weird environment. It's a combination of a few other high-profile cases and a lot of alleged...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of an ongoing effort to lead America into a safer and more prosperous future, President Donald Trump announced on Friday the creation of a Strategic U.S. Hawk Tuah Coin Reserve. The announcement came on the heels of Trump's previous order to create a similar reserve of Bitcoin, with sources saying Trump wanted to do the same for Hawk Tuah Coin to diversify the country's cryptocurrency portfolio. "We are going to win bigly with the Hawk Tuah Coin," President Trump from the Oval Office. "America has the best memecoins in the whole world, and now our...

Danielle R. Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced her resignation in a statement that does not refer to the DOJ directive. Danielle R. Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York who was ordered to drop the corruption charges against New York City mayor Eric Adams, has resigned, a senior official said Thursday. The move appears to be a rebuke to the Justice Department. It comes three days after Emil Bove, the acting U.S. deputy attorney general, issued a memo ordering federal prosecutors in New York to drop the...

Caroline Ellison, the star witness in the prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried...Judge Lewis Kaplan said a "literal get-out-of-jail-free card I can't agree to" as he sentenced Ellison while praising her extensive cooperation...The prison term was significantly stiffer than the recommendation by the federal Probation Department...FTX was once valued at $32 billion.

The former National Security Agency contractor did not name any particular US or international lawmakers but warned many didn’t belong to the “tribe” of Bitcoiners. Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who has been in exile in Russia since 2013, warned attendees at the Bitcoin 2024 conference about politicians trying to woo them over crypto. In a July 26 speech held virtually at the crypto conference, Snowden said many lawmakers were trying to earn the “love” of Bitcoiners, hinting at those attending the Nashville event. He did not explicitly refer to United States or international politicians, though US...

The first close associate of Sam Bankman-Fried to plead guilty in the aftermath of FTX‘s downfall will be sentenced on Tuesday. What Happened: Ryan Salame, former CEO of FTX's Bahamas subsidiary, struck a plea deal with federal prosecutors in September. This occurred just weeks before Bankman-Fried was set to go on trial for allegedly stealing about $10 billion from customers, investors, and lenders. Salame pleaded guilty to violating campaign finance laws and operating an unlicensed money transmitter. Bloomberg reported that prosecutors are seeking a sentence of five to seven years, while the defense argues for 18 months or less. Judge...