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Louis Velazquez is a dynamic force at the crossroads of technology, finance, and media. As the founder of MegaHoot Technologies and a financial industry veteran, Velazquez has built a reputation for identifying disruptive trends and turning them into profitable ventures. His diverse career spans from his early days as a competitive athlete to becoming a pioneering tech innovator and influential radio show host.
Ex-Treasury chief warns of US bond crash, calls for contingency plan
“When we hit it, it will be vicious, so we have to prepare for that eventuality,” said former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on a potential
Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex halts trading after $14M hack
Grinex has been accused by US authorities of assisting Russia and other entities in evading sanctions and laundering funds for Russia-linked hackers.
Zanzibar police probe crypto exec Joe McCann after fiancée’s death
Zanzibar police are reportedly holding Asymmetric founder Joe McCann for questioning after the death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson.
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Three things Bitcoin must do to hold highs above $76K: Analysts
Analysts say reclaiming $76,000, sustained spot market buy volume and consistent inflows to the Bitcoin ETFs are the necessary components required for a rally to
Singapore exports surge on AI demand, beating forecasts
Singapore NODX rose 15.3% y/y in March, beating forecasts, as AI-driven electronics exports surged, though non-electronics remained weak and MAS warned of downside risks from
Stablecoin issuer Circle faces lawsuit over $230M Drift Protocol hack
Circle was accused of aiding and abetting the conversion of the stolen funds and negligence after it did not freeze funds stolen from the Drift
NZ PM Luxon rejects leadership challenge as political pressure builds – watch the kiwi
NZ PM Luxon said he has full caucus support despite reports of a leadership push, as weak polling adds to political uncertainty ahead of the
Bitcoin liquidations top $283M after short squeeze sends BTC price above $75K
Bitcoin consolidates between $73,000 and $75,000 as liquidations trigger a short squeeze, but weak spot demand keeps the upside momentum in check.
Bitcoin eyes $90K as whales absorb 20x daily BTC supply in 30 days
Bitcoin price has entered the breakout stage of a classic bullish reversal pattern and is now eyeing a run toward $90,000.
Trump pump again – says war in Iran “should be ending pretty soon”
more to come Trump is speaking at an event in LasVegas. Feedng the chooks. – Earlier: Iran stresses need for full Israeli withdrawal from southern
NZ food prices fall, spending slows as RBNZ maintains cautious stance
NZ food prices fell 0.6% m/m (prev -0.1%) while retail card spending rose 0.7% (prev 1.4%), showing easing inflation and slowing demand, reinforcing expectations the
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