xrp-vs.-bitcoin:-if-xrp-control-is-a-concern,-what-about-microstrategy,-blackrock,-and-btc-whales-–-the-crypto-basic

XRP vs. Bitcoin: If XRP Control is a Concern, What About MicroStrategy, BlackRock, and BTC Whales – The Crypto Basic

A top crypto proponent pushes back against criticism from Bitcoin maximalists who claim XRP is centralized due to Ripple’s involvement.  Tensions between the Bitcoin and XRP communities have skyrocketed recently following reports that the U.S. government is preparing to establish a national digital asset reserve.  Feud Between XRP and Bitcoin Communities  Ripple is advocating for

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Financial Analyst Says Owning 0.1 Bitcoin Could Position Your Family For Generational Wealth: Here’s How – The Crypto Basic

Financial analyst Rajat Soni emphasized that only 21 million Bitcoin tokens exist, making 0.1 BTC a scarce asset that could secure generational wealth. Bitcoin and other major crypto assets recovered on Tuesday as market sentiment improved. The rally followed an announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump, who delayed the implementation of new tariffs on Canada

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Barclays bank outage leaves Leicestershire family without a home – BBC.com

Conor O’Grady BBC News, Leicester Supplied Emily McAllister lives with her 19-year-old daughter Keira and her son Ryan A woman was left without a home for three days after Barclays was hit by a technical issue just as she was completing the purchase of her new house. Emily McAllister, from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, was told

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EUR/JPY holds positive ground near 160.00 amid tariff jitters – FXStreet

EUR/JPY gains ground to around 159.95 in Tuesday’s early European session, adding 0.42% on the day.  Trump paused new tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month.  The prospect of a BoJ rate hike might cap the downside for JPY.  The EUR/JPY cross edges higher to near 159.95 during the early European session on Tuesday.  US

Terrorist infiltrates IDF outpost in Tayasir, shoots eight soldiers – The Jerusalem Post

All of the wounded soldiers have been evacuated to hospitals for treatment. Two of them are in critical condition. By YONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 4, 2025 06:45 Updated: FEBRUARY 4, 2025 11:32 Magen David Adom ambulances arrive at the scene of a terror shooting at Tayasir, neart he Jordan Valley, February 4, 2025. (photo credit:

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Trump sows uncertainty – and Xi Jinping sees an opportunity – BBC.com

Laura Bicker China correspondent Reporting from Beijing Reuters Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in 2019 If China was angry at the United States for imposing an extra 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, it did a good job of hiding it. It urged Washington to start talks after repeated warnings that there would be

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Trump and Netanyahu hold talks as US president warns ‘no guarantees’ fragile peace in Gaza will hold – The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday as the Israeli prime minister faces competing pressure from his right-wing coalition to end a temporary truce against Hamas militants in Gaza and from war-weary Israelis who want the remaining hostages home and the 15-month conflict to end. Trump is guarded

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War of attrition strains Ukraine’s army – POLITICO Europe

News Defense Ukraine wants Donald Trump’s support, but has suffered thousands of casualties and desertions as it holds the line against Russia. AI generated Text-to-speech Personnel problems are coming to the fore as Ukraine struggles to slow Russia’s advance. | Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty Images February 4, 2025 4:41 am CET KYIV — Anastasia, a Ukrainian

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EU leaders deflect Trump on Greenland and on tariffs – POLITICO Europe

News Defense EU leaders are looking for a way to keep Trump from invading the Danish territory. EU leaders underlined that they will protect Greenland. | Emil Stach and Ritzau Scanpix/Getty Images February 4, 2025 4:00 am CET BRUSSELS — A Monday meeting among European leaders on beefing up defense in response to the threat