Bitcoin’s role as an inflation hedge depends on where one lives — Analyst

For years, inflation was primarily a concern for emerging markets, where volatile currencies and economic instability made rising prices a persistent challenge. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation became a global issue. Once-stable economies with historically low inflation were suddenly grappling with soaring costs, prompting investors to rethink how to preserve their…

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Decentralized science meets AI — legacy institutions aren’t ready

Opinion by: Sasha Shilina, PhD, founder of Episteme and researcher at Paradigm Research Institute Science has always been about pushing boundaries, yet today, many of those boundaries are artificial — walled-off journals, slow-moving institutions and research funding locked behind bureaucratic doors. The system is designed for gatekeepers, not explorers. But what if we could tear…

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JT Toppin, No. 9 Texas Tech take aim at Arizona

Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) drives to the basket around Baylor Bears forward Marino Dubravcic (22) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The top four seeds advanced to Friday’s Big 12 tournament semifinals, with third-seeded…

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