Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Roadmap Targets 2-Second Blocks and Quantum Safety

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has added to a newly released roadmap outlining how Ethereum plans to dramatically speed up the production of new blocks and the confirmation of transactions. Vitalik’s comments on Thursday offered more detail on a visual public roadmap called “Strawmap” released by the Ethereum Foundation’s Protocol team.  “Fast slots are off in … Read more

Finance

IMF urges US to change course on economic policy

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world The IMF has taken aim at the Trump administration’s economic policies, attacking US tariffs and warning that the role of the country’s statisticians, supervisors and tax collectors needs to be respected. The fund said … Read more

Cryptocurrency

UK Security Chair Wants Temporary Ban on Crypto Donations

Matt Western, chair of the UK’s Joint Committee on National Security Strategy, has urged the government to put a temporary halt on crypto donations to political parties, citing concerns over foreign interference. In his Monday letter to Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Western recommended adding a “temporary moratorium” on … Read more

Finance

Iran to offer ‘commercial bonanza’ to US companies

Iran is aiming to tempt Donald Trump with financial incentives, including investments in its vast oil and gas reserves, as part of efforts to convince the US president to agree a deal on its nuclear programme and avoid war. One person familiar with the matter described the prospect of a “commercial bonanza”, with Tehran seeking … Read more

Outfit Ideas

7 Best Solid Perfumes Tested 2026, Approved by Fragrance Experts

Pros: Great for layering; sturdy and refillable case; glides on easily Cons: Expensive; needs a heavy application to get a stronger scent Our review: This is the type of perfume that makes me feel like a sophisticated, chic French girl in Paris. It smells clean—not laundry-product clean, but subtle, powdery clean—with gentle musky notes. It’s … Read more

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