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Fake Barron Trump coin surges and crashes A new and unofficial meme coin named BARRON, inspired by Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has made headlines after an insider wallet managed to earn over $1 million from it in just a short period of time. The Solana-based token, launched on January 20, 2025, alongside other presidential-themed meme coins like TRUMP and MELANIA, experienced a rapid surge in value, only to crash shortly after, leaving many traders facing significant losses. The coin, though unofficial and not linked to Barron Trump in any official capacity, was designed to capitalize on the popularity of Trump's family name in the meme coin market. Despite its lack of authenticity, BARRON quickly attracted significant trading attention. At its peak, the market capitalization of the meme coin soared to $72 million, although it has since fallen to approximately half that value.         View this post on Instagram           ...

Netflix increases subscription prices, driving stock surge Netflix has announced a price hike for most of its subscription plans in the US and Canada following its record-breaking subscriber growth in the last quarter of 2024. The streaming giant added 19 million new subscribers, bringing its global total to 302 million. The surge in subscribers is Netflix's largest-ever, driven in part by the massive popularity of live events such as the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match, which drew 108 million viewers, making it the most-streamed sporting event in history. The platform also saw record-breaking viewership for two Christmas Day NFL games, as well as the release of "Squid Game" season two, which had 68 million views in its first week. Netflix shares listed in Frankfurt rose 14.3% in early trading on Wednesday after the streaming service said on Tuesday it attracted a record number of subscribers over the holiday quarter. The company said it plans to hike prices in the...

Six or seven planets to align in rare parade tonight Starting 21 January, stargazers can witness a rare celestial event as six planets – Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune – align in the night sky. The alignment, commonly referred to as a "planetary parade," will be visible to the naked eye for Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, while Uranus and Neptune require a telescope for observation. The best viewing time is just after sunset, with the event lasting until the last week of February. By late February, Mercury will briefly join the alignment, making seven planets visible from Earth. However, spotting all seven simultaneously will be challenging as Saturn, Mercury, and Neptune will remain close to the horizon during sunset. Astronomers recommend heading to dark, cloud-free areas away from city lights for optimal viewing. Jennifer Millard, an astronomy expert, described the experience of seeing planets directly as extraordinary. "The light you see has tr...

TikTok returns online as Trump promises full access restoration   TikTok said on Sunday it was restoring its service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US when he returns to power on Monday. The statement came after US users reported being able to access the Chinese-owned service's website while the far more widely used TikTok app itself began coming back online for some users with just a few basic services. "In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service," TikTok said in a statement that thanked Trump for "providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties (for) providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive." TikTok stopped working for US users late on Saturday before a law shutting it down on national security grounds took effect on Sunday. US officials had warned...

Dollar slips as bitcoin hits record high before Trump inauguration The US dollar fell, and Bitcoin surged to a record high on Monday ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president later in the session, with investors anticipating policy announcements that could impact financial markets. Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $109,071.86 before settling 4.2% higher at $107,120, buoyed by softer US inflation data and expectations of multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts. Trump, who has pledged to be a "crypto president," is expected to issue executive orders promoting digital assets. Analysts, however, warned of a potential "sell the news" reaction if policy measures are delayed. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, fell 0.36% to 109.02, retreating from last week’s 26-month high of 110.17. "There are high expectations of Trump announcing trade tariffs under executive order along with many other policy announcements that could...

WhatsApp to add music feature to status updates WhatsApp is introducing a new feature for its status updates, allowing users to share music along with their photos and videos. The feature, currently available in the WhatsApp Android beta version (2.25.2.5), aims to make status updates more engaging and interactive, similar to Instagram's music story sharing option. In the latest update, users will see a music icon in the status update section. By tapping this icon, users can search for their favourite songs, artists, or trending tracks. Once a song is selected, users can add a 15-second clip to a photo-based status or customise the duration for a video. For video status updates, the music duration will match the length of the selected clip. The new feature aligns with WhatsApp’s broader efforts to enhance user interaction and is part of a collaboration between Meta and Universal Music Group. The partnership allows WhatsApp users to browse through a music catalogue and select trac...

$Trump and $Melania go 'stoinks' ahead of inauguration Donald Trump and Melania Trump have launched two meme coins, $TRUMP and $MELANIA, ahead of his second term in office. Since their introduction, the coins have attracted significant attention, with $TRUMP reaching a market cap of $15 billion and $MELANIA at $1.19 billion. Photo: @RealDonaldTrump on X According to CoinGecko, $TRUMP is currently the 22nd most valuable cryptocurrency, while $MELANIA ranks 94th.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Melania Trump (@melaniatrump) Trump’s advocacy for cryptocurrency: Trump, an advocate of cryptocurrency, referred to the new meme coins as "investments" during a recent rally. His wife, Melania Trump, launched her coin, $MELANIA, on January 20, 2025. Trump has also expressed his intention to implement crypto-friendly regulations, with pro-crypto figures nominated for positions wit...