Maryland middle school’s Transgender Awareness Week lesson gave kids as young as 11 ‘binding’ tips, ‘coming out’ advice

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A Maryland middle school's Transgender Awareness Week lesson provided guidance to students as young as 11 on practices such as chest binding and advice on how to "come out." The instructional material, aimed at young adolescents, included tips for gender identity expression, sparking discussion and concern regarding the age-appropriateness of such content in a school setting.

Solana’s $14mln whale move vs retail exit – Which side controls $130?

Solana's price dropped to $131, breaching the $130 support level after a failed breakout attempt at $144. Despite the decline, a significant whale withdrew over 101,000 SOL ($13.89M) from Kraken, increasing its holdings to 628,564 SOL, signaling strong confidence. Institutions also showed sustained demand, with Solana ETFs recording net inflows for five consecutive days, bringing total assets near $1 billion. In contrast, retail traders continued selling, as evidenced by negative spot market metrics and higher sell volume. Momentum indicators remained bearish, with the SMI Ergodic Indicator showing a bearish crossover. If selling continues, SOL could fall further toward $123. Regaining bullish momentum would require closing above $146.

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Solana’s $14mln whale move vs retail exit – Which side controls $130?

ambcrypto6분 전

Texas grid is heating up again, this time from AI, not Bitcoin miners

Texas is rapidly becoming a major hub for AI-driven energy demand, with a significant surge in large-load power requests—now dominated by AI data centers rather than Bitcoin miners. ERCOT, the state’s grid operator, reports a queue of 226 gigawatts of new power requests, 73% of which are linked to AI facilities. While the supply side has 1,999 generation proposals totaling 432 GW, mostly solar and battery projects, these sources can't provide the 24/7 power AI data centers need, creating potential reliability issues. Regulators are adapting with new rules for large power users and increased transmission projects. Meanwhile, Bitcoin miners, once major energy users, are shifting toward AI computing to capitalize on growing demand, as seen in projects like Galaxy’s $460 million conversion of a Texas mining site into an AI data center.

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Texas grid is heating up again, this time from AI, not Bitcoin miners

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US SEC's Crenshaw takes aim at crypto in final weeks at the agency

In her final weeks at the SEC, Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw criticized the agency's approach to cryptocurrency, arguing that regulatory standards have "eroded" and markets increasingly resemble "casinos." Speaking at a Brookings Institution event, she expressed skepticism about crypto's economic fundamentals, suggesting most purchases are driven by speculation, hype, or gambling rather than sound investment principles. Crenshaw also warned against exempting crypto firms from traditional securities regulations, fearing it could lead to broader market risks. Her departure will leave the SEC with a Republican majority, reflecting a broader shift in financial regulatory leadership under the Trump administration.

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US SEC's Crenshaw takes aim at crypto in final weeks at the agency

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Wall Street goes on-chain: JPMorgan executes landmark debt issuance on Solana

J.P. Morgan has executed a landmark $50 million commercial paper issuance for Galaxy Digital on the Solana blockchain, with Coinbase and Franklin Templeton as buyers. This represents one of the first U.S. debt issuances on a public blockchain, signaling growing institutional adoption of open networks. The transaction was settled entirely in USDC, highlighting Solana’s capability to support high-throughput, low-cost institutional settlements. The move underscores a shift toward tokenized real-world assets and positions Solana as a leading infrastructure for next-generation capital markets.

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Wall Street goes on-chain: JPMorgan executes landmark debt issuance on Solana

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Belarus blocks ByBit, Bitget, OKX as Russia clamps down on crypto gray area

Belarus has blocked access to several major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Gate, Bingx, and Weex. The Ministry of Information cited "inappropriate advertising" as the reason under the country's mass media law. This move coincides with Russia's announcement on the same day that it plans to allow qualified investors into the crypto market. A senior Russian central bank official acknowledged that cryptocurrencies are being used for cross-border payments, especially under international sanctions. Russia's approach involves strict access limited initially to high-net-worth qualified investors, with about one million people currently eligible. The central bank emphasized the need for strong regulations and that transactions should occur through licensed entities to be considered legal.

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Belarus blocks ByBit, Bitget, OKX as Russia clamps down on crypto gray area

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