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The collapsed Stablecoin TerraClassicUSD (USTC) – the collapsed stablecoin formerly known as TerraUSD (UST) – has become a speculative curiosity in the crypto world. Once designed to maintain a $1 peg via an algorithmic linkage with sister token LUNA, USTC infamously lost its peg during the Terra ecosystem meltdown of May 2022. Now trading at … Read more
As the war in Ukraine drags on into its third year, Russia finds itself at a critical economic crossroads. The Kremlin’s war chest is rapidly depleting, and sanctions are tightening the noose around key revenue streams. With the National Wealth Fund almost exhausted and budget deficits ballooning, Russia’s ability to sustain the current pace of … Read more
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has once again revolutionized our understanding of the universe by capturing breathtaking images of distant exoplanets. This time, the spotlight is on HR 8799, a young planetary system located 130 light-years away from Earth. Scientists have long studied HR 8799 to understand how giant planets form, and Webb’s latest … Read more
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has triggered significant debates, particularly in the realms of science, education, and health. His policies from the first presidency were often criticized for undermining scientific research, healthcare access, and environmental protections. Now, as he embarks on his second term, there are renewed concerns about the future of American … Read more
The race to return to the Moon took another dramatic turn this March as two robotic landers, Blue Ghost and Athena, attempted to establish their presence on the lunar surface. These missions, led by private U.S. companies under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, mark critical steps in humanity’s renewed push for lunar exploration. … Read more