USA
RedNote Rises as TikTok Faces U.S. Shutdown, Sparking Debate
As the U.S. prepares to enforce a nationwide ban on TikTok, influencers and users are flocking to the Chinese lifestyle app RedNote. The...
Trump to Sign Crypto-Friendly Executive Order on First Day, Report Claims
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to sign a pro-crypto executive order on his first day in office, aimed at addressing key issues...
New White House AI Chip Rules Could Slash U.S. Market by 80%
The White House has announced new restrictions on artificial-intelligence (AI) microchip exports, which could dramatically reduce the global market for U.S. companies. These...
US Senate to Create First Crypto Subcommittee, Trump Eyes Pro-Crypto CFTC Chair
As President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 draws closer, reports suggest two major developments in the crypto industry that could significantly impact...
US Bitcoin Reserve Could Push BTC Past $1 Million, Says CoinShares
A proposed Bitcoin Act in the United States could have a profound effect on Bitcoin adoption, even more than 2024’s exchange-traded fund (ETF)...
US Bitcoin ETFs Dominate as Canada Faces Record Outflows
In 2024, the United States emerged as the leader in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), drawing in $44.2 billion in inflows and cementing...
California Homeowners Insurance Faces Challenges Amid Wildfires
California’s homeowners insurance market is being tested as wildfires rage across Southern California, burning over 29,000 acres and forcing 180,000 people to evacuate....
Bitcoin and Crypto Gain Momentum After Trump’s Presidential Win
A recent Bitwise survey highlights a significant rise in cryptocurrency interest among U.S. financial advisers following Donald Trump’s re-election. The survey, conducted between...
U.S. Government Set to Sell 69,000 BTC—What It Means for Bitcoin Prices
The U.S. government is preparing to sell 69,370 Bitcoins, valued at over $6.5 billion, following a Supreme Court ruling that ends a prolonged...
Oklahoma Bill Proposes Bitcoin as Alternative to US Dollar
Oklahoma Senator Dusty Deevers has introduced the Bitcoin Freedom Act (SB325), aiming to integrate Bitcoin into the state’s economy. The bill seeks to...
US Adds Tencent and CATL to List of Chinese Military Companies
The US Department of Defense has added several Chinese tech companies, including Tencent and CATL, to its Section 1260H list of Chinese military...
U.S. and Japan Join Forces for Cyber Defense Against AI Threats
The U.S. and Japan are working together to research how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in cyberattacks. This partnership comes as AI...
Rolex Increases Watch Prices in the US and UK for 2025
Rolex has raised retail prices for its iconic watches in the US and UK markets as of January 1, 2025. The adjustments affect...
US Telecom Networks Cleared of Salt Typhoon Hackers, Say T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon
T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon have all issued statements confirming that their networks are now free of the Salt Typhoon hacking group, which is...
Chinese Cyberattack Exposes U.S. Telecoms, Geolocates Millions and Records Calls
In a sweeping cyberattack, Chinese hackers infiltrated U.S. telecommunications networks, gaining access to millions of Americans’ cell phone records and the ability to...
Satellite Messaging Now Available for Some Samsung Phones in the U.S.
Samsung has started rolling out satellite messaging support for some of its latest phones, including the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Z Fold...
Motorola Phones Could Face Import Ban in the US Over 5G Patent Dispute
Motorola phones could soon face an import ban in the United States. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) recently ruled that some Motorola...
U.S. Set to Blacklist Sophgo Over Huawei AI Chip Connection
The U.S. government is preparing to blacklist Chinese chipmaker Sophgo, a move that could mirror the 2019 sanctions imposed on Huawei. Sophgo, a...
RCS Messaging on iPhone — Full List of Supported US Carriers
Apple’s iOS 18 introduced RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging, bridging the gap between iPhone and Android users. Unlike traditional SMS, RCS offers features...
Supreme Court to Review TikTok Ban Law as Deadline Approaches
The fate of TikTok hangs in the balance as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to review a federal law that could ban the...
Apple and Google Should Remove TikTok by January 19, Lawmakers Demand
Apple and Google are being urged by U.S. lawmakers to prepare for the removal of TikTok from their app stores by January 19,...
TikTok Requests Emergency Pause to Avoid US Ban
TikTok has filed a legal request to stop a law that could ban the app in the US by January 2025. The law...
U.S. Court Ruling Could Remove TikTok from App Stores Soon
The U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a law requiring Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores by January 19,...
How Huawei Overcame Sanctions to Launch the Mate 70
In 2020, Huawei faced a crippling blow as US sanctions under the Trump administration severed its access to advanced semiconductors. Partnering with SMIC,...
Microsoft Faces Broad U.S. Antitrust Investigation Over Cloud and AI Practices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a comprehensive antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its software licensing, cloud computing practices, and...
Apple Leads with 53% Market Share in US Smartphone Market
Apple continues to dominate the US smartphone market, holding 53% of the share in Q3 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. Samsung trails behind...
Top 10 EDM Festivals in the USA
The USA is home to some of the biggest and most exciting EDM festivals in the world. Whether you’re into high-energy raves, immersive...
