April 2026

‘We’re currently being extorted’ – crypto giant Kraken says it’s facing extortion attacks, here’s what we know

Kraken faces extortion after insiders leak support system videos About 2,000 client accounts potentially seen, no breach of funds The company refuses to pay, investigation underway to identify the culprits One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges – Kraken – is facing an extortion claim after malicious insiders recorded a video of its client support systems. […]

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IMF’s global debt warning underscores bitcoin’s (BTC) role in investor portfolios

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest macroeconomic warnings paint a picture that could be one of the most consequential and bullish indicators for bitcoin BTC$74,679.62. At the heart of the warning is a steady rise in global public debt, which the IMF has predicted could approach 100% of global gross domestic product (GDP) by 2029

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Amazon has been accused of ‘bricking’ older Fire TV Stick devices to get users to upgrade – sparking a class action lawsuit

Amazon has been hit with a new class action lawsuit for tying old Fire TV Sticks It accuses the company of limiting vital software support, forcing users to upgrade The lawsuit also alleges that Amazon did not disclose the true lifespan of the Fire TV Sticks Amazon has found itself at the center of a

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The NFL is reportedly starting to hire replacement officials amid labor negotiations

NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! The NFL has reportedly begun deploying substitute officials in the event that their union referees are unavailable. The Athletic reported that teams were issued a memo by league officials Wednesday to inform them that potential replacements had undergone or were undergoing background checks. The outlet reported that the

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Sherrill rips FIFA, speaks out after reports of high NJ Transit fares for games

NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill addressed reports that NJ Transit tickets from MetLife Stadium to New York Penn Station will cost over $100 on World Cup game days. In a video posted on social media, Sherrill, who took office in January, wanted to tell those in attendance “exactly

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I have an Allbirds collection that I love and its AI pivot feels worse than ill-fitting shoes

Allbirds turn to AI The new company is called NewBird AI It will sell AI GPU space, but why did Allbirds choose this path and what does it really mean? I discovered Allbirds on TikTok. The social media platform may be a source of entertainment and information for some, but it is increasingly where I

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Prime Minister hails Saudi financial support, highlights US-Iran peace efforts in MBS meeting

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) exchanges views with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a key meeting in Jeddah on April 15, 2026. —X@PakPMO Pakistan confirms “shoulder to shoulder” support to Saudi Arabia. PM, MBS discuss the regional situation during a nearly two-hour meeting. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia review the bilateral ties and strategic cooperation.

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Wall Street Brokerage Bernstein Sees Predictable Market Volumes To Hit $1 Trillion By 2030 With HOOD, COIN As Key Players

Wall Street brokerage Bernstein expects forecast market volumes to reach about $1 trillion by 2030 as the sector evolves from niche betting to broad-based “information markets” spanning sports, crypto, politics and economics. Volumes hit $51 billion last year and are on track to reach about $240 billion by 2026, implying about 80% compound annual growth

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NEW Connections Hints and Answers for Thursday, April 16 (Game #1040)

Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers into different categories. It can be difficult, so read on if you need Connections tips. What are you going to do when you’re done? Why, play some more puns of course. I also have daily Strands Hints and Answers

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