DeFi is quietly shifting from niche crypto experiment to a legitimate financial tool across the region, … How DeFi is changing the financial landscape for Latin AmericansRead more
After the Baby, I Didn’t Just Bounce Back—I Catapulted
In the days following my return from the hospital, I have gained agility, speed, and mass. … After the Baby, I Didn’t Just Bounce Back—I CatapultedRead more
U.S. hiring slowdown could be great for bitcoin — unless wages spoil the party
Your day-ahead look for May 8, 2026
Massachusetts Supreme Court Hears Case Challenging Marijuana Legalization Rollback Initiative (Op-Ed)
“Even if the the court ultimately rules against the plaintiffs and allows the petition to be … Massachusetts Supreme Court Hears Case Challenging Marijuana Legalization Rollback Initiative (Op-Ed)Read more
Louisiana House Passes Bill To Create Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program Funded By Opioid Settlement Dollars
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill to create a psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program, using opioid settlement … Louisiana House Passes Bill To Create Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program Funded By Opioid Settlement DollarsRead more
U.S. added 115K jobs in April, nearly doubling expectations
The data comes ahead of what’s expected to be a new Federal Reserve chairman taking the … U.S. added 115K jobs in April, nearly doubling expectationsRead more
Coinbase bulls point to crypto legislation and stablecoins after earnings miss
Analysts say Coinbase’s long-term growth may depend more on stablecoins and U.S. crypto legislation than a … Coinbase bulls point to crypto legislation and stablecoins after earnings missRead more
Stablecoins have their ‘permission slip.’ Now comes the hard part.
Executives from MoonPay, Ripple and Paxos said at Consensus Miami 2026 that regulation has accelerated stablecoin … Stablecoins have their ‘permission slip.’ Now comes the hard part.Read more
CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gains 6.3%, leading index higher
Internet Computer (ICP), up 5.8% from Thursday, was also a top performer.
White House Drug Czar Clarifies That Marijuana Is ‘Still Illegal’ Following Trump Administration’s Rescheduling Move
The Trump administration’s drug czar is clarifying that move to federally reschedule marijuana doesn’t make cannabis … White House Drug Czar Clarifies That Marijuana Is ‘Still Illegal’ Following Trump Administration’s Rescheduling MoveRead more