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Key Takeaways The city of San Francisco sued 10 major food and beverage companies on Tuesday, accusing the companies of selling ultra-processed products. These products have led to a public health crisis and have burdened governments with healthcare costs, the lawsuit alleged. Examples of ultra-processed foods include breakfast cereal, candy and chips. San Francisco has filed the first government lawsuit in the U.S. specifically targeting ultra-processed foods like Pringles, Hot Pockets and Cheetos, and the major companies that make them. The city attorney, David Chiu, filed the lawsuit against 10 food and beverage giants, including Coca-Cola, Nestle and Kraft, on…

Bitcoin’s recent rebound came as traders raised the probability of a December Federal Reserve rate cut, the dollar eased, and attention turned to who will lead the central bank after Jerome Powell’s term ends in 2026. Futures markets moved the odds of a 25-basis-point cut this month into the mid-to-high 80% range, a shift that loosened financial conditions and coincided with a ninth straight daily decline in the dollar.The move helped pull BTC out of the $84,000–$87,000 range back toward $93,000 after a volatile November that saw leveraged crypto products and proxy equities whipsawed.Spot levels hovered near $92,300 in mid-week…

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one…

The Alberta market has long been known for its strong demand for light pickup trucks. Since Calgary is part of the province, the same preference is evident here as well. Vehicle owners generally choose SUVs and pickups over traditional passenger cars. Today, many brands offer a lot of options in the Canadian market, but the Japanese juggernaut Toyota remains one of the most recognized—especially in the light-truck category. The Toyota Tundra, in particular, is a popular choice for its advanced technology, convenient features, distinctive headlight design, bold grille, and other impressive configurations. Do you also want to own one? Some…

The broader Solana memecoin economy is currently facing a liquidity crisis and collapsing volumes, but one asset has successfully decoupled from the sector-wide decline.According to CryptoSlate data, PIPPIN, a token born from an AI experiment in early 2024, has emerged as one of the best-performing crypto tokens in the last 30 days, surging 556% to defy a market trend defined by capital flight and investor fatigue.This divergence is stark. Across the Solana network, the “meme mania” that defined the early part of this year has largely evaporated, replaced by a harsh period of consolidation.Yet, PIPPIN has moved in the opposite direction, propelled…

Discover six leading digital payment platforms for utility companies, covering features, integrations, security, and key considerations for modernizing billing systems.  Today’s consumers seek digital payment gateways that are modern, convenient and secure — this includes the ability to pay household bills online. Utility companies must modernize their payment systems to meet the demands of the digital age. If you are wondering where to find top-rated digital payment solutions for utilities, these six platforms may deliver the solution you are looking for.   1. KUBRA HQ     KUBRA tailors its customer experience management solutions to the utilities industry through KUBRA…

Bitcoin has clawed its way up from its $81,000 lows and is now holding above $90,000. How high can the OG crypto fly? The 4-hour chart is already hinting at the spots where the bears might try to jump in. Bitcoin (BTC/USD) 4-hour Chart by TradingView Bitcoin (BTC/USD) broke from the rest of the risk crowd on Tuesday, pushing higher even as equities cooled off, and it did so without any obvious spark. Profit-taking from previous downswings and talks about a possible “innovation exemption” from the U.S. SEC Chairman likely helped keep the crypto mood lifted. At the same time,…

Bitcoin jumped back above key levels on Wednesday, with prices climbing past $93,000 after dipping to $84,400 earlier this month. Related Reading The move followed a sharp sell-off that removed about $8,000 from the price late over the weekend, and traders pushed the coin to a 24-hour peak of $93,910 on Coingecko. Bitcoin Climbs Above Key Levels According to MN Fund founder Michaël van de Poppe, regaining ground above $93,000 is important for momentum. He said that if the price holds and breaks higher, a run toward $100,000 becomes more likely. Bitcoin breaks past the key $93k barrier. Source: Coingecko.…

Announcing the 2025 edition of the DoW PEO Directory. Online here. Think of this PEO Directory as a “Who buys in the government?” phone book. Finding a customer for your product in the Department of War is hard: Who should you talk to? How do you get their attention? What is the right Go-To-Market Strategy? What is a PEO and why should I care? Ever since I co-founded Hacking for Defense, my students would ask, “Who should we call in the DoW to let them know what problem we solved? How can we show them the solution we built?” In…

Since the start of 2024, ECC’s top priority has been delivering the best experience for ZEC users. That means building an intuitive interface for Zcash and letting the  UX requirements inform protocol development, always in service of real users. Thanks to our small team’s hard work, we’ve made major progress in driving Zcash adoption, most notably through the launch of the Zashi mobile wallet. Zashi is growing rapidly, and the momentum around shielded ZEC has never been higher. To keep building on this growth, we’re making several important organizational changes to remove internal friction and position ECC for continued success…