Marvie Basilan

Waltz has been trending on Google and X overnight following news that he was leaving the administration. Trump soon took to his Truth Social account to confirm that Waltz will be replaced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an interim role.

Virologists are sounding the alarm on a potential bird flu pandemic in the United States that has already affected at least 70 people – the infections are present in all 50 states and one death has been linked to the H5N1 outbreak.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her first major address since her presidential election loss to President Donald Trump, wherein she called out the latter's "reckless tariffs" and criticized his defiance of court orders.

$XRP appeared affected by a new report that revealed Ripple's offer of up to $5 billion to acquire $USDC issuer Circle has been rejected as the crypto token dipped overnight.

$USD1, World Liberty Financial's stablecoin, has become the fastest-rising stablecoin in terms of market cap, even as concerns remain around the DeFi venture's $WLFI token and listing on major exchanges.

President Trump is once again exploring another crypto venture, and this time, it will be tied to his Truth Social platform, but some crypto holders aren't sure if it's a good idea.

Cardinal Peter Turkson is rising as a strong contender to succeed Pope Francis, at least among crypto bettors on Polymarket who believe he will bring a breath of fresh air to the Vatican.

President Trump on Tuesday joked that he would like to succeed Pope Francis, and Sen. Lindsey Graham seconded the motion, but their jokes are now facing increasing backlash from X users who called out the "disturbing" and "offensive" manner in which the Republican leaders approached the topic on the next pontiff.

Six states will be affected by severe thunderstorms Wednesday, the weather service said, warning further that there is a possibility for "numerous" flash flooding instances.

The SEC has delayed a decision on proposed $XRP and $DOGE ETFs, triggering comparisons between the former and current SEC Chairs, who were both embraced by the crypto space when they were confirmed.

Base has reached Stage 1 Decentralization, marking a major leap in the Layer 2 blockchain's vision of providing the global onchain economy with an open and decentralized ecosystem that's accessible to all.

Elon Musk is once again in the spotlight over concerns around his role within the Trump administration, and this time, there is money involved.

$XRP prices have been unmoved in recent weeks, despite big news around the XRP Ledger's native crypto token. Amid rising impatience among retailers, an expert provided an explanation into what could be affecting the digital coin's price action.

President Trump has signed a new executive order that seeks to strengthen the American law enforcement system, which includes increased pay and benefits for officers, as well as protection against state and local officials who allegedly "demonize" officers.

Bitcoin is on track to hitting new record-highs this quarter and by the end of the year, an analyst projected Monday, especially as American investors continue to pull their money out of homegrown assets.

ProShares has received SEC approval to launch $XRP futures ETFs this week, and while they aren't spot products, the news appears to have helped pump the token's price overnight.

The first ALS patient with a Neuralink brain implant is taking X by storm as he explained in a nearly 10-minute video how his implant works – his story gained much attention given he is the first non-verbal individual to highlight the potential of the technology.

Crypto bettors have placed India on top of the list of countries that they believe will get a trade deal with the U.S. before July, pushing Japan and Israel in second place in the rankings.

Bitcoin and major altcoins pumped Thursday night after the Federal Reserve Board announced banks can now engage in crypto activities without advanced notice, marking a major pivot that could affect broader adoption.

The State Department, with backing from President Trump, has reportedly dismissed federal employees that worked under its climate aid and climate policy office.

A teenager has been charged with arson in relation to a massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, that has been ravaging thousands of acres since Tuesday.

The House Select Committee on China has subpoenaed three Chinese telecom giants over concerns that it may have access to American data and may be funneling the information to the Chinese government.

Teucrium launched an $XRP ETF and, in an interview, CEO Sal Gilbertie explained why the asset adviser chose the XRP Ledger's native cryptocurrency for an ETF and also lauded the $XRP Army.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs appear to be bouncing back, fueled by $BTC's surge to $93,000 following weeks of outflows amid fears around the global trade war initiated by President Trump.

The Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey has ravaged 13,500 acres and is 50% contained, but residents are frustrated over Gov. Phil Murphy's absence and the alleged late declaration of a state of emergency in the affected county.

Elderly Americans were the most targeted age group last year by crypto scammers and fraudsters, a new FBI report revealed, highlighting how threat actors set their eyes on the most vulnerable demographic to dupe U.S. consumers.

The partnership was first announced late last month, but it was only finalized Tuesday through a binding agreement, paving the way for the upcoming launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that include crypto assets.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is under fire after he presented a restructuring plan that will eliminate some of the State Department's human rights offices and will implement layoffs across the agency.

Paul Atkins has promised he will prioritize providing "coherent" rules of the road for crypto businesses, grabbing the attention of crypto leaders who believe his leadership will usher in positive change.