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This article previously appeared in Defense Scoop The Department of War (DoW) senior Acquisition leadership (the people who decide what and how the DoW buys equipment and services) now is headed by people from private capital (venture capital and private equity.)  The Department of War is in the midst of once-in-a-lifetime changes of how it acquires weapons, software and systems. The new Warfighting Acquisition System rewards speed and timely delivery of things that matter to the Warfighter. But this new system is at risk of making the wrong things go faster. Here’s why and what they should do. What Now?Acquisition…

Side hustles have become the new financial air freshener amongst all the rate noise. You spray a little extra income around and hope the stress smells less intense. One recent stats roundup by Omni Calculator found that 27% of U.S. adults had a side hustle in 2025, and the average side hustler earned about US$885 a month. Even more telling, 35% said the money goes toward regular living expenses, and 29% said they think they will always need a side hustle to make ends meet. And it’s needed more than ever as rates feel stuck. Groceries are still rudely expensive.…

The idea that investors would eventually trade their gold and silver for Bitcoin hasn’t happened yet. In fact, the opposite is occurring. In the past year, instead of crypto replacing precious metals, we are seeing a trend where crypto money moves to gold whenever the economy gets shaky. While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP prices have dropped, investors have shifted their capital into gold. This is happening even though gold and silver have recently been more volatile than people are used to. It seems that when investors get nervous, they are now preferring the traditional safety of metals over crypto. Will…

by Sharelle B. McNair February 4, 2026 Essentially, the bill does not give any government control to host remote “kill switches” or permit automakers from giving government access to anyone’s car. This is why everyone should be cautious in what they believe on social media, as Republican leaders spread false rumors that the U.S. Congress passed a “kill switch” legislation that would “remotely” shut vehicles down, Snopes reports.  Rumors spread online in January 2026 that Congress had passed a bill known as the ‘‘Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’’ that would allow the government to shut off cars whenever it pleased.…

HSBC India has rolled out one of its most lucrative signup offers of the year. You can now apply for the HSBC TravelOne Credit Card and earn an additional cashback of 3,999 INR, on top of the existing welcome benefits. Offer Details Apply online on or before 31st December 2025 Joining Fee: 4,999+GST New Cashback offer: 3,999 INR cashback on spending 25,000 INR in 30 days Existing cashback offer: 1,000 INR cashback (download app, spend 10K INR in first 30 days) Existing points offer: 3,000 Points (after spending 1L INR in 90 days) When you stack all these offers together, the total…

If you are a resident of the ‘City of Joy’ and need care for your bones, joints, or spine, finding the best orthopedic hospital in Kolkata is absolutely crucial. When you start searching, the sheer number of options for an orthopedic hospital in Kolkata can feel overwhelming. We hope this blog will simplify that search for you. We’ll walk you through the top hospitals, what advanced treatments they offer, and what sets them apart, so you can confidently choose a top orthopedic hospital in Kolkata and get the highest quality care you need. List of Orthopedic Hospitals in Kolkata 1.…

Key takeawaysDubai does not criminalize privacy coins yet has ordered them to be removed from regulated financial channels. This means licensed firms in the DIFC can no longer trade, promote or package them into investment products.From a compliance perspective, privacy-by-default features conflict with AML and sanctions frameworks that require transaction visibility, making certain tokens structurally incompatible with regulated intermediaries.The policy reflects a broader global trend, as regulators in Europe, the US and parts of Asia are also restricting privacy-focused assets on licensed crypto platforms and within financial institutions.Dubai’s decision signals that future growth in regulated crypto will prioritize financial transparency,…

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Bitcoin continues to trade below the $80,000 level as the market remains under sustained selling pressure and heightened uncertainty. Recent price action reflects a fragile environment in which downside moves are met with limited conviction from buyers, while broader risk sentiment across crypto stays defensive. As volatility persists, analysts are increasingly focused on on-chain indicators to assess whether the market is approaching exhaustion—or if further downside still lies ahead. Related Reading A new report from CryptoQuant highlights a notable deterioration in holder profitability through the Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR), which has fallen to its lowest levels of the past…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Relying on just one or two marketing channels is risky. A multi-channel mix, on the other hand, creates resilience and sets you up to be discovered in the AI-powered future. Start with a strong digital foundation to drive discovery, then bridge that with offline experiences to build trust. Add affiliate marketing and partner channels to add performance-based volume without upfront ad spend. Growing businesses rely on marketing to generate demand. However, they rely too often on just one or two channels. And while that can work short-term, it leaves them…