Gunman Wearing MAGA Hat Shoots Indigenous Activist at New Mexico Protest over Conquistador Statue
In New Mexico, a 23-year-old gunman wearing a red MAGA hat opened fire last week on Jacob Johns and other Indigenous activists opposing plans to reinstall a statue honoring the 16th century conquistador Juan de Oñate, New Mexico’s first colonial…
Police Killings of Black & Brown People May Be Double Previous Estimates: La Raza Database Project
The newly released Raza Database Project reveals the number of Brown and Black people killed by police in the United States may be more than double the amount that is widely reported. Statistician and demographer Jesus Garcia explains how the…
Binance to cease BUSD lending services by October 25
Binance is carrying out a phased termination of BUSD-related services. BUSD withdrawals via various blockchain networks were suspended last month. Binance is currently locked in a legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a significant development…
Embattled crypto lender Celsius wants to start repaying customers by year-end
Key takeaways Celsius is seeking court approval to start repaying customers in the coming weeks. The company will repay its creditors using Bitcoin and Ethereum and stock in the new company. Celsius seeks to start repaying customers soon Embattled crypto…
Grayscale to convert its Ethereum Trust to a spot ETH ETF: Will that boost institutional interest in altcoins
Key takeaways Grayscale has filed to convert its Ethereum Trust to a spot ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF). Shiba Memu’s presale has now officially surpassed the $3.5 million mark. The cryptocurrency market has underperformed over the last few hours, but that…
LGBTQ+ Americans feel they are just getting by in retirement and face greater financial risks
Even financially comfortable LGBTQ+ Americans may find themselves vulnerable to economic shocks. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images While preparing for retirement can be difficult for anyone, LGBTQ+ Americans face unique challenges that can cast a shadow over their golden years….
FTX auditor Prager Metis faces SEC legal action over violations
SEC takes legal action against Prager Metis, auditor of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX. Prager Metis is accused of breaching auditor independence rules by adding indemnification provisions. Lack of transparency and ethical concerns raise questions about auditing practices in the cryptocurrency…
Will XRP collapse? 3 cryptos to buy with promising futures
The crypto market, characterized by its volatility, often witnesses unprecedented surges and sudden declines. However, the recent uncertainty surrounding Ripple’s XRP has shaken the very foundations of the crypto community. With the SEC reigniting their battle against Ripple, potential investors…
Grayscale files to convert its Ethereum Trust into a spot Ethereum ETF
Grayscale is seeking for SEC’s approval to convert its Ethereum Trust to an Ethereum ETF. Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust manages nearly $5 billion in Ethereum assets. Transition to spot ETF offers direct and regulated cryptocurrency exposure. Grayscale Investments, a global leader…
Justice Department Charges Ex-IRS Consultant With Leaking Tax Information to News Organizations
by Paul Kiel ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The Justice Department announced criminal charges on Friday against a former IRS contractor for leaking…