What the U.S. shutdown tells us about market resilience

During the U.S. federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) went into contingency staffing mode. Almost a hundred crypto ETF decisions got stuck in approval limbo as a result, and key economic-data releases from agencies such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau […]

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Practical Applications (Part 2) — Smashing Magazine

Motion can be tricky: too much distracts, too little feels flat. Ambient animations sit in the middle. They’re subtle, slow-moving details that add atmosphere without stealing the show. In part two of his series, web design pioneer Andy Clarke shows how ambient animations can add personality to any website design. First, a recap: Ambient animations […]

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Samsung is working on XR smart glasses with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster

As part of its Galaxy XR headset presentation, Samsung also briefly teased another wearable product. It’s working in collaboration with two eyewear companies, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, on AI-powered smart glasses to go up against Meta’s Ray-Ban models, Samsung’s head of customer experience Jay Kim announced at the end of the livestream. “We’re also […]

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Bitcoin miners sell BTC reserves and eye AI to boost revenues

Bitcoin miners are running out of room to breathe. In the wake of a $19 billion market rout, operators have begun moving massive volumes of Bitcoin onto exchanges, a classic signal that sell pressure is building. Data from CryptoQuant shows that between Oct. 9 and Oct. 15, mining wallets sent 51,000 BTC, worth more than […]

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5 things that need to happen for Bitcoin to stay above $100k

Bitcoin price traded near $110,000 today as ETF flow streaks and the $107,000 support take focus. Spot ETF demand remains the pivot. BlackRock’s IBIT is approaching $100 billion in assets, roughly 799,000 BTC, as the largest U.S. fund complex continues to concentrate supply. U.S. spot products printed fresh net inflows of $102 million yesterday and […]

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8 Real Estate Side Hustles to Earn Six Figures in 2025

1. Real Estate Photography: Capture Homes, Capture Profits Photos sell properties, and real estate agents know it. That’s why many are willing to pay hundreds of dollars per shoot for professional-quality images. If you have a good camera and some editing skills, this can become a lucrative side business. To stand out, consider offering drone […]

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