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Crypto Rallies Through Fed’s First Rate Increase Since 2023

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose after Fed delivered its first interest-rate hike since 2023, with traders focusing on the central bank’s future path rather than the quarter-point increase itself. Zcash led gains as speculative appetite returned across the market. Bitcoin climbed above $76,000 on Thursday after initially dipping around the Federal Reserve’s decision. BTC reached…

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Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 words and definitions, from ‘vibe coding’ to ‘Sunday scaries’

Your “Sunday scaries” are now in the dictionary. So are “crashout,” “vibe-coding,” “Promposal,” “cuffing season,” and the “Mandela Effect.” Merriam-Webster announced Tuesday that it has added 1,400 words and definitions to its dictionary. The update spans social media, technology, food, relationships, and pop culture. If a group chat has ever sent you looking up a…

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We Tried GStocks PH: How to Buy PSE Stocks and Public Offerings via GCash

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. As retail interest in traditional assets grows, friction remains the primary barrier for crypto-native traders looking to diversify. Traditional stock brokerage accounts have historically required physical paperwork, branch visits, and multi-day approval wait times. We…

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America’s Sixth-Largest Bank Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin for Cross-Border Transfers

A major billion-dollar bank is executing a live pilot of its proprietary dollar-backed stablecoin on a public blockchain to move funds across borders. U.S. Bank, which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, says the transaction was completed on the Stellar network between its North American and European entities. The pilot validates the bank’s Digital Asset Platform,…

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