As someone who has predominantly lived in liberal cities, I am largely surrounded by people who share my political views. Guns, no way. LGBTQ+ rights, yes, of course. Abortion, absolutely. Immigration, come on in.But I also have relatives, most of whom I love and am deeply attached to, in red states, which means I’m regularly exposed to people across the political spectrum. There are liberals, moderates, conservatives, and a few MAGA individuals in my bloodline. And while I’d like to believe I’m a level-headed, logical human being who gets along with everyone, there’ve been times where I’ve completely lost my…
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Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, says the negotiations on stablecoin yields are pretty much done. In a recent Fox Business interview, he mentioned the bill is moving forward and added, “I think we’re very close to a deal.” He pointed out that even amid the ongoing controversy over stablecoin rewards, progress isn’t lost. Grewal also noted that policymakers are starting to realize they need to find the right balance between encouraging innovation and providing clear regulations. Coinbase challenges bank concerns The biggest point of debate right now is whether stablecoin yields could cause money to flow out of traditional…
Stablecoins have rapidly evolved from a niche crypto tool into a serious force in global payments. In fact, stablecoin-backed card usage has been one of the fastest-growing segments in fintech — with crypto card volume increasing 106% annually since 2023, reaching an $18 billion annualized market by late 2025. The opportunity is clear. But for most fintechs, actually building stablecoin-powered payment products has been anything but simple. The Problem: Too Many Moving Parts Launching a stablecoin-funded card product has traditionally meant stitching together multiple providers: Each layer comes with its own integrations, contracts, and complexity. The result? Months of development time and heavy engineering lift…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways A simple shift from solving to questioning restores ownership and accelerates growth. Resisting the urge to intervene can transform capable teams into self-sufficient problem solvers. In the early stages of my leadership career, especially in tech-driven environments, I thrived on the adrenaline of solving problems under pressure. It felt heroic. I was the person holding everything together when things started to fall apart. Every time I stepped in to resolve a crisis, it validated my presence and reinforced the team’s reliance on me.At the time, I didn’t realize that what…
Authorities in Sarasota County say they’ve dismantled an illegal gambling setup and taken two people into custody after spending months building the case. Investigators focused on a business operating as Spin 24/7 along South Beneva Road. Deputies arrested Mohamed Belyaqout, 52, at the storefront on March 26. The next day, they tracked down a second suspect, Mabielka C. Cumbrera, 45, and arrested her at a Sarasota residence. Both are now facing charges tied to running what deputies describe as an unlawful gambling house, along with possession of slot machines. Jail records show they were booked into the Sarasota County Correctional…
With the first quarter of 2026 over, Bitcoin’s weak showing looks less like a single crypto-specific break and more like the product of a market that spent the past months under growing macro and geopolitical pressure.As Q1 closed out on March 31, Bitcoin was trading near $66,280 and down about 24% for the year, while the S&P 500 was also heading for its worst quarter since 2022 as investors pulled back from risk assets.Bitcoin Quarterly Price Performance Since 2018 (Source: CoinGlass)The quarter began with expectations that the ETF era, corporate treasury buying, and a friendlier US policy backdrop could keep…
The Ethereum Foundation just locked up another 22,517 ETH – worth approximately $46.2 million – bringing its total staking position to 24,623 ETH, or roughly $50 million, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence. That’s not a rounding error. It’s the Foundation’s largest single-day staking event ever. ETH is currently trading near $2,045, and this move – executed quietly across 11 separate transactions – tells a story the price alone doesn’t. The signal here isn’t just the dollar figure. It’s what the Foundation is choosing not to do with that ETH: sell it. With approximately $78 billion worth of ETH…
86% of buyers will pay more for a great customer experience. Yet most businesses leave these critical interactions to chance. Great customer journeys aren’t accidental. They’re engineered. They’re built by paying close attention to how customers interact with your brand at every stage, using real data to remove friction, and continuously improving based on what the numbers tell you. That process has a name: customer journey optimization. What Is Customer Journey Optimization? Customer journey optimization (CJO) is the process of understanding and systematically improving every stage of the customer experience, from the first time someone discovers your brand to long…
I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 California has defied Trump to impose new AI regulations Governor Newsom signed off on the new standards yesterday. (Guardian) + Firms seeking state contracts will need extra safeguards. (Reuters $) + States are installing guardrails despite Trump’s order to stop. (NYT $) + An AI regulation war is brewing in the US. (MIT Technology Review) 2 Experiments have verified quantum simulations for the first time It’s a breakthrough for quantum computing applications. (Nature) + Which could one day help solve healthcare problems. (MIT Technology Review) 3 The new White House app is a security and privacy nightmare It extensively tracks users and relies…
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…
