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Nobel Prize-winning economist Eugene F. Fama has made a bold prediction about the future of Bitcoin, suggesting that the world’s most popular cryptocurrency may become worthless within the next decade. Speaking on the podcast Capitalisn’t with hosts Bethany McLean and Luigi Zingales, Fama argued that

The European Commission has announced that Chinese e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein will be held accountable for the sale of unsafe or non-compliant products on their platforms. This move is part of the EU’s broader effort to curb the influx of low-cost e-commerce imports, which authorities say pose consumer safety

The European Union’s General Court has dismissed Poland’s legal complaints regarding €320 million ($333 million) in fines imposed by the EU in 2022 and 2023 over a dispute concerning judicial reforms. The ruling, announced on Wednesday, confirms the enforcement of financial penalties related to

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled impending trade tariffs on the European Union and the United Kingdom while hinting that a trade deal with Britain remains a possibility. His remarks, made during an interview with the media on Sunday, underscored his administration’s growing frustration with what

Bitcoin surged past $105,000 following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain current interest rates, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell affirming that U.S. banks can serve cryptocurrency clients, provided they effectively manage associated risks. On Thursday, Bitcoin climbed 3%, trading just above $105,000 after dipping to $101,800 the previous day.

Hedge fund Elliott Management has issued a stark warning about the cryptocurrency market, describing it as a speculative bubble that is on the verge of an “inevitable collapse.” In an investor letter first reported by the leading media houses, the firm attributed

US Mortgage rates have climbed back above the 7% threshold, stalling the U.S. housing market at the start of 2025. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage reached 7.04% last week, marking the highest level since May 2024, according

A severe storm named Éowyn has brought extreme weather conditions to the United Kingdom and Ireland, disrupting travel and power supplies across the region. Winds reaching speeds of up to 113 mph (182 km/h) and heavy rainfall have prompted authorities to issue

French authorities are warning about the growing prevalence of “erectile honey,” a dangerous black-market product containing a mix of honey and erectile dysfunction medications like sildenafil or tadalafil. This illicit product, often marketed in small sticks or vials, has flooded the

Germany’s DAX stock index reached a historic milestone on Tuesday, surpassing 20,000 points for the first time despite the country grappling with significant economic challenges. The index, which tracks 40 of Germany’s largest publicly traded companies, has defied domestic economic sentiment,