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Google researcher warns Bitcoin encryption could fall to quantum computing, study shows quantum computers need fewer qubits to break crypto security

A new study from Google’s Quantum AI team has raised alarms about the future of Bitcoin’s encryption. Researcher Craig Gidney revealed that quantum computers could break 2048-bit RSA encryption with far fewer resources than previously estimated. While Bitcoin does not use RSA, it relies on elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), which experts warn is also vulnerable …

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Recession talk spikes on S&P 500 earnings calls. CEO survey shows 62 percent brace for slowdown or worse. Small business optimism drops fourth month to 95.8

US executives are getting more concerned about the economy: The share of S&P 500 companies mentioning “recession” during their Q1 2025 earnings calls spiked to 23%, the highest since 2022. This percentage has surpassed levels recorded in all years between 2008 and 2020, except for 2010. Additionally, 62% of US CEOs expect either a slowdown …

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DownDetector shows a massive spike in outages reported among all major payment processors, banks, and card companies…

🇺🇸⚡️- DownDetector shows a massive spike in outages reported among all major payment processors, banks, and card companies, including Visa, Wells Fargo, First National Bank, Discover, CashApp, and more. https://t.co/aFBawTDo2H pic.twitter.com/I6SR4QvZzO — Rerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts (@officialrnintel) April 30, 2025

China tests non-nuclear hydrogen bomb, science paper shows

Chinese researchers have successfully detonated a hydrogen-based explosive device in a controlled field test, triggering devastating chemical chain reactions without using any nuclear materials, according to a study published last month. The 2kg (4.4lbs) bomb generated a fireball exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius (1,832 degrees Fahrenheit) for more than two seconds – 15 times longer than …

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The U.S. just slapped a 245% tariff on Chinese products. China says it is open for talks if Trump shows “respect” and names a point person. US stocks rebound

🚨🇺🇸245% TRUMP TARIFF BODYSLAMS CHINA — WELCOME TO TRADE WAR SEASON 2 The U.S. just jacked tariffs on China up to a face-melting 245% — yeah, not a typo — up from the already brutal 145%. Why? Because Beijing hit back and Trump doesn’t do chill. He also signed an executive… https://t.co/9uWfqezUUd pic.twitter.com/YHzkOpMrXr — Mario …

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Last week’s trade data shows incredibly bleak picture for the US economy: 49% drop in global container bookings, 30% drop in exports

Last week’s trade data shows an incredibly bleak picture for the economy: – 49% drop in global container bookings – 64% drop in U.S. imports. – 30% drop in U.S. exports. The data from March 24-31, 2025, compared to the subsequent week (April 1-8, 2025), shows a dramatic decrease in pre-order quantities. The total number …

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U.S. market circuit breaker chart shows crash thresholds

7%, 13%, 20% drops will trigger halts in S&P trading If the Russell 2000 futures hit a circuit breaker and halt before the cash session (before the regular stock market opens), here’s what typically happens: Futures Trading Halts OnlyThe halt applies only to the futures market (like the Russell e-mini). The cash session (stock market) …

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Gold’s long-term outperformance vs. S&P500 shows cracks in traditional investments. Gold ETFs just saw a 2-month inflow of $12 Billion, the largest since 2020

BREAKING: Gold prices officially surge above $3,150/oz for the first time in history. pic.twitter.com/bPOF4P1GSg — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) March 31, 2025 Gold has officially crossed a major threshold, pushing above $3,150 per ounce for the first time in history. This surge comes as investors flock to the most historically reliable store of value known …

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Data shows collapse isn’t coming—it’s already happening

The real collapse isn’t coming.It’s already in the data. 46% of student loan borrowers who missed a payment now have scores under 620. 46% ya'll!!!!! Avg. job search now over 21 weeks …. severance is long gone. FHA delinquencies? 11.03% officially, closer to 15% in… — Amanda Goodall (@thejobchick) March 30, 2025 🚨US consumer sentiment …

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The Fed’s OWN Data Shows It Is Lying About Inflation and Tariffs

By Graham Summers, MBA | Chief Market Strategist The Fed SHOULD have cut rates last week. That is a fact. Instead, the Fed stated it is on “hold” for rate cuts because the potential tariffs the Trump administration introduces might trigger inflation. This is 100% nonsense. Europe, Japan, China, and countless other nations have introduced tariffs, duties and other …

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Fartcoin’s value is non-existent, likely heading to zero. Stop draining, uplift each other. Bitcoin shows head and shoulders pattern; knees and toes next?

i am saying Fartcoin is worth nothing and will go to zero. fuck you and your memes. PVP draining each other when we should be upliftin' and shit https://t.co/ukYlPn6tqH — Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) January 2, 2025 https://twitter.com/leadlagreport/status/1874888207080554993 Bitcoin Update Head and shoulders depicted. Soon Knees and toes. pic.twitter.com/ZBY4t4yG1a — The Great Martis (@great_martis) January 2, …

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Body-cam footage shows NY officers smirking while fatally beating handcuffed man.

If you're standing there not saying or doing anything, you're not the good guy even if you didn't physically touch the guy. — The Disrespected Trucker (@DisrespectedThe) December 27, 2024 Newly released video of a fatal New York prison beating shows correctional officers repeatedly pummeling a handcuffed inmate, striking him in the chest with a …

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US debt balloons by $1 trillion every 100 days; “Bidenomics” stokes inflation. Gold shows bullish breakout; $2,790 level key for further upside.

US Debt Growing by $1000 billion every 100 days pic.twitter.com/O1UwAch94y — Willem Middelkoop (@wmiddelkoop) December 26, 2024 On the next advancing cycle in gold towards $2,900, I expect senior gold miners GDX test $48 mark. Gold $3,400, GDX to $65. This is my personal view… pic.twitter.com/kr0MTHUkGo — Rashad Hajiyev (@hajiyev_rashad) December 26, 2024 Behold the …

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Attention Advertisers — Stop avoiding political news, study shows it actually boosts your brand.

TV-news programs are some of the most-watched in a fragmented media ecosystem, but advertisers have increasingly shied away from the medium in recent years, fearful that polarized audiences will associate their pitches with hot talk and tough stories tied to politics, climate change and cultural debates. They may be making a poor decision. A new …

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