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Chinese Woman Convicted in UK’s Record £5.5 Billion Bitcoin Fraud Case

The cryptocurrency world witnessed a seismic legal victory as UK authorities concluded the largest bitcoin seizure in history, dismantling a fraud operation that spanned continents and devastated over 128,000 victims. Zhimin Qian, a 47-year-old Chinese national, orchestrated this elaborate scheme that culminated in the confiscation of 61,000 bitcoins—worth over £5.5 billion at current valuations—marking an…

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Nine European Banks to Launch Euro Stablecoin by 2026, Challenging Dollar Dominance

Nine major European banks are preparing to launch a euro-backed stablecoin by late 2026, marking a significant challenge to the US dollar’s dominance in digital currency markets. This coordinated effort represents Europe’s most ambitious attempt yet to establish strategic autonomy in digital payments infrastructure. The Banking Consortium The initiative brings together financial heavyweights including ING,…

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Scientists Close In on Earth’s Twin: 5,000+ Exoplanets Reveal Most Habitable Worlds Yet

As humanity peers beyond our solar system’s boundaries, the search for an Earth-like exoplanet—a true celestial twin—has emerged as one of astronomy’s most compelling frontiers. With over 5,000 confirmed exoplanets cataloged to date, scientists are methodically narrowing the field to identify worlds that could harbor life. This systematic hunt, powered by revolutionary telescopic technology and…

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Treasury Releases Official List: 68 Jobs Eligible for Trump’s $25,000 ‘No Tax on Tips’ Deduction

The U.S. Treasury Department has released a preliminary list of occupations eligible for a groundbreaking tax deduction on tips—a cornerstone of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This Trump administration initiative offers workers in tipped professions the ability to deduct up to $25,000 annually from their taxable income between 2025 and 2028. While the…

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