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If you’ve been following the billionaire exodus from California with some confusion, here’s what’s actually driving the nervousness: it’s not the 5% rate. As highlighted Friday in the New York Post, the proposed wealth tax would hit founders on their voting shares rather than the actual equity they own. Take Larry Page, who about 3% of Google but controls roughly 30% of its voting power through dual-class stock. Under this proposal, he’d owe taxes on that 30%. For a company valued in the hundreds of billions, that’s a lot more than a rounding error. The Post reports that one SpaceX…

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Bitcoin just notched its third straight weekly gain for the first time since July. Bitcoin USD hovered near recent highs, holding firm amid political and geopolitical headlines. That resilience fits a bigger trend: large investors keep buying quietly through regulated Bitcoin ETFs. While daily price moves looked calm, the weekly chart told a different story. Bitcoin climbed even as traditional markets reacted to uncertainty in Washington and abroad. For beginners, that disconnect matters because it shows who controls momentum right now. DISCOVER: Top Ethereum Meme Coins to Buy in 2026 Why Is Bitcoin Rising Even When Headlines Look Messy? The…

Opeyemi is a proficient writer and enthusiast in the exciting and unique cryptocurrency realm. While the digital asset industry was not his first choice, he has remained absolutely drawn since making a foray into the space over two years. Now, Opeyemi takes pride in creating unique pieces unraveling the complexities of blockchain technology and sharing insights on the latest trends in the world of cryptocurrencies. Opeyemi savors his attraction to the crypto market, which explains why he spends the better parts of his day looking through different price charts. “Looking” is a rather simple way to describe analyzing and interpreting…

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Contrary to some reports, using artificial intelligence for customer service isn’t all that scary. In fact, when used appropriately, it can automate repetitive and mundane tasks, freeing your team to focus on higher-value areas. AI phone assistants may seem complex, but they are quite simple in practice. After you do some pre-configuration behind the scenes, the software fields incoming calls, from basic to advanced queries. Your customers can already press 1 for sales and 2 for support. You can already play your opening hours and transfer callers with voice navigation. Now, let’s explore what these new supercharged, AI-powered phone assistants…

The Bitcoin price resumed its hot start to the new year this week, jumping above the $97,000 mark for the first time since November 2025. The flagship cryptocurrency reignited debates about the current phase of the market in its latest attempt to reclaim its six-figure valuation. Having surpassed the previously formidable $94,000 technical level, the Bitcoin price seemed set to cross the $100,000 mark again. However, recent on-chain evaluation has brought focus on an ongoing phenomenon among a specific set of investors in the market. Bitcoin Price Action Could Hinge On STH Realized Price In a January 16 post on the…

Market data shows that the top 10 addresses control about 18.56% of the total XRP supply. Addresses numbered 10 to 50 control 24.85% more, and the rest, 56.59%, is spread out among millions of smaller wallets. Ripple Labs remains the single largest owner of XRP when all company-linked wallets are added together. When escrow wallets count toward rankings, seven of the top ten XRP wallets belong to Ripple.   Ripple Labs Escrow is at the top of the list with 45% of the total supply, which manages predictable releases. The second-largest holder of XRP is Ripple Labs (operational), which holds nearly…

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one, with some odd words and bizarre categories. If you’re struggling with it but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for…

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