Scott’s experience spans a number of industries outside of crypto including banking and investment. He has brought his vast experience from these industries into crypto, which allows him to understand even the most complex topics and break them down in a way that is easy for readers from all works of life to understand. Scott’s pieces have helped to break down cryptocurrency processes and how they work, as well as the underlying groundbreaking technology that makes them so important to everyday life. With years of experience in the crypto market, Scott began to focus on his true passion: writing. During this time, Scott has been able to author countless influential pieces that have drawn in millions of readers and have shaped public opinion across various important topics. His repertoire spans hundreds of articles on various sectors in the crypto industry, including decentralized finance (DeFi), decentralized exchanges (DEXes), Staking, Liquid Staking, emerging technologies, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), among others. Scott’s influence is not just limited to the countless discussions that his publications have sparked but also as a consultant for major projects in the space. He has consulted on issues ranging from crypto regulations to new technology deployment. Scott’s expertise also spans community building and contributes to a number of causes to further the development of the crypto industry. Scott is an advocate for sustainable practices within the crypto industry and has championed discussions around green blockchain solutions. His ability to keep in line with market trends has made his work a favorite among crypto investors. In his personal life, Scott is an avid traveler and his exposure to the world and various way of life has helped him to understand how important technologies like the blockchain and cryptocurrencies are. This has been key in his understanding of its global impact, as well as his ability to connect socio-economic developments to technological trends around the globe like no one else. Scott is known for his work in community education to help people understand crypto technology and how its existence impacts their lives. He is a well-respected figure in his community, known for his work in helping to enlighten and inspire the next generation as they channel their energies into pressing issues. His work is a testament to his dedication and commitment to education and innovation, as well as the promotion of ethical practices in the rapidly developing world of cryptocurrencies. Scott stands steady in the frontlines of the crypto revolution and is committed to helping to shape a future that promotes the development of technology in an ethical manner that translates to the benefit of all in the society.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/tech/xrp-price-is-forming-a-death-cross-that-previously-led-to-a-15-crash/
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Merin Partners With Fomoin to Bring AI-Powered Predictive Capabilities to Web3 Users, Unlock New Opportunities in Digital Economies
Merin, an AI-powered decentralized predictive market protocol that provides users with Web3 market intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership with Fomoin, a decentralized marketing and incubation powerhouse that is designed to support the growth of blockchain projects. This collaboration enabled the integration of Merin’s intelligence market platform with Fomoin’s marketing and incubation engine to enable Merin to advance the accessibility and adoption of its AI-powered Web3 network and attract more users to the platform. Merin is an AI-powered decentralized predictive market protocol that equips users with superior market forecasting and strategic decision-making capabilities for smarter investing, trading, and productivity in the Web3 landscape. Using AI-based predictive models, Merin enables users to forecast market trends, personalize strategies, and optimize their investments and productivity with extraordinary accuracy. Merin Aims to Advance Its Network Growth The partnership hints that Merin wants to develop greater relationships with partners and onboard more users to its innovative Web3 project. Through this collaboration, Merin leverages Fomoin’s extensive Web3 marketing expertise and incubation infrastructure to broaden its market presence and positioning to expand the reach of its platform across Web3 and DeFi communities for greater adoption and collaborations. Fomoin is a decentralized marketing solution and incubation engine that helps blockchain startups to advance their on-chain growth. Using its incubation infrastructure, Fomoin assists Web3 projects to expand their audience and gain accurate traffic so that they can develop an active community and widen their market presence. By helping blockchain projects to build relationships with potential partners and customers, Fomoin offers an efficient gateway for the Web3 startup sector’s growth. Through this partnership, Fomoin is set to amplify Merin’s efforts and expertise in front of potential DeFi users. With expert mentorship, incubation support of up to two years, and access to a huge network of partners and users, this alliance will prepare Merin to excel in the dynamic Web3 space. Driving Web3 Effectiveness with Innovation Merin’s innovative AI-powered predictive analytics tools, focused on customer-centricity, security, and decentralization, are set to redefine Web3 by enabling users to automate sophisticated processes, enhance decision-making, and create more enriching experiences. Its collaboration with Fomoin and integration into this incubation initiative accelerate its growth and adoption. Fomoin’s extensive guidance, huge network, and dedication to empowering Web3 projects offer Merlin with exceptional foundation for success. Merin’s AI innovations combined with Fomoin’s structured support will drive massive technological developments in Web3 accessibility, fairness, and economic inclusion for people around the world.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/tech/merin-partners-with-fomoin-to-bring-ai-powered-predictive-capabilities-to-web3-users-unlock-new-opportunities-in-digital-economies/
Sheriff Chad Bianco, who’s running for California governor, asks donors to help pay legal bills
“Send lawyers, guns and money,” rock legend Warren Zevon once urged in a song. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has raised at least $1. 6 million for his 2026 campaign for governor. Now he wants help paying his lawyers. The Republican, who led Democratic frontrunner Katie Porter in a recent poll, started a legal defense fund in late October, campaign finance records show. The fund allows donors to help pay the sheriff’s legal bills for what, it’s not clear. In an emailed response to questions about the fund, Bianco said: “This is your typical biased, selective reporting.” “This is common to most all campaigns,” he said, adding that the fund is unrelated to his work with the county. RELATED: President Trump was a big factor in California’s redistricting war. What about the governor’s race? A check of campaign finance paperwork found no record of legal defense funds for Porter, Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, Antonio Villaraigosa or other 2026 gubernatorial hopefuls. Elected officials with legal defense funds include U. S. Sen Adam Schiff, D-California. The federal justice department is investigating Schiff, a prominent critic of President Donald Trump, for mortgage fraud, an allegation the senator denies. There’s nothing to suggest Bianco, who routinely assails Democrats for ruining California, is under criminal investigation. But the outspoken sheriff is dealing with civil litigation. In August, Democrat Stephen J. Cloobeck, who recently dropped out of the governor’s race, sued Bianco alleging the sheriff broke state campaign finance law by wearing his uniform at campaign events. Bianco dismissed Cloobeck’s lawsuit as a publicity stunt. The sheriff also is facing a lawsuit Vem Miller, who was arrested outside a 2024 Trump rally in the Coachella Valley after deputies found a gun in his car. At the time, Bianco said his deputies “probably stopped another assassination attempt” against Trump. Miller, who accuses Bianco of slandering him, denies wanting to kill Trump and has not been charged with trying to assassinate the president. He has said he carries weapons for protection and that he told deputies about his gun at a rally checkpoint. The California attorney general’s office is conducting a civil rights investigation over conditions in Riverside County jails, which Bianco’s department manages. The department also faces multiple lawsuits from families of those who died in its jails. Unless Riverside County supervisors decide otherwise, Bianco won’t have to pay for his legal defense in the jail lawsuits. That’s because the county’s legal team defends his department in court, as it would any county employee sued for actions or conduct pertaining to their job. While donors can give to a legal defense fund just as they would to a candidate’s campaign, the legal fund and the campaign account must be separate, said Sean McMorris, transparency, ethics, and accountability program manager for California Common Cause, a pro-government transparency nonprofit organization. The legal fund’s donors also have to be disclosed, and money from the fund must be spent on legal expenses, McMorris said, adding the spending is limited to what a legal defense is reasonably expected to cost. As of Tuesday, Nov. 25, there’s no online record of donors or donations to Bianco’s legal fund. Once the matter that spurred the legal fund is resolved, a candidate must disband the fund within 90 days and return leftover money on a prorated basis to donors, McMorris said. Legal defense funds pose the same ethical questions as normal campaign accounts, according to McMorris. “It’s money coming from other people,” he said. “So there’s always the issue of it’s a way to potentially curry favor with a person in a position of power.” Often politicians will seek legal defense fund donations “from special interests who want favors from these politicians or favorable votes from these politicians at some point,” McMorris added.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/26/chad-bianco-whos-running-for-governor-asks-donors-to-help-pay-legal-bills/
Gail Fairchild Parker
Gail Fairchild Parker, 78, of Vicksburg, Miss., passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born in Meridian, MS, in 1947 to Benjamin and Hazel Fairchild, Gail lived a life defined by faith, kindness, and devotion to her family and community. Gail was a fervently caring woman she had a sparkle in her that brightened every room. Generous, thoughtful, and loyal, Gail touched countless lives with her kindness and unwavering faith. She was the best mother, wife, grandmother, daughter, and friend anyone could ask for. She is survived by her husband, Michael Parker, her two children, Craig Stephen Danczyk and Kimberly Danczyk Carroll, and six beloved grandchildren who lovingly called her “Gran Gran.” A true model of Christian faith, Gail dedicated her life to serving Jesus. For over 30 years, she was an active member of Crawford Street United Methodist Church, where she joyfully sang as a talented soprano in the choir and served in numerous ministries. Gail never met a stranger and was never short of a kind word, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she encountered. A visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. at Crawford Street United Methodist Church. Funeral services will begin at 1 p. m. at the church with the Rev. Tom Potter officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bud Douglas, Phil Thornton, Harry Liggett, Jerry Dean, David Douglas, and Jimmy Turner. Her legacy of love, faith, and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25: 23.
https://www.vicksburgpost.com/obituaries/gail-fairchild-parker-5a6d4f01
Stop and do this before you buy anything on Black Friday
“Be sure to ‘pay yourself first’ before you spend a dollar on deals,” says financial planner.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/stop-and-do-this-before-you-buy-anything-on-black-friday-50dc1ccb?mod=mw_rss_topstories
New prosecutor won’t pursue charges against Donald Trump, others in Georgia election interference case
A Judge on Wednesday dismissed the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others after the prosecutor who took over the case said he would not pursue the charges, ending the last effort to punish the President in the courts for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. Pete Skandalakis, the Executive Director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, took over the case last month from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who was removed over an “appearance of impropriety” created by a romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she chose to lead the case. After Skandalakis’ filing, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee issued a one-paragraph order dismissing the case in its entirety. The latest criminal case against Trump to unravel The abandonment of the Georgia case is the latest reflection of how Trump has emerged largely unscathed from a spate of prosecutions that once threatened to imperil his political career and personal liberty. Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith, who had charged Trump with conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election and hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, dropped both cases after Trump won the White House last year. Smith cited longstanding Justice Department policy against the indictment of a sitting President. And though Trump was convicted of felony charges in New York in connection with hush money payments during the 2016 election, he was sentenced in January to an unconditional discharge, leaving his conviction intact but sparing him any punishment. It was unlikely that legal action against Trump could have moved forward while he is President. Fourteen other defendants still faced charges, including former New York Mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani and former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. Steve Sadow, Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia, applauded the case’s dismissal: “The political persecution of President Trump by disqualified DA Fani Willis is finally over. This case should never have been brought. A fair and impartial prosecutor has put an end to this lawfare.” The Associated Press has reached out to a spokesperson for Willis seeking comment on the dismissal. “The strongest and most prosecutable case against those seeking to overturn the 2020 Presidential election results and prevent the certification of those votes was the one investigated and indicted by Special Counsel Jack Smith,” Skandalakis wrote in his court filing Wednesday. He added that the criminal conduct alleged in the Georgia indictment “was conceived in Washington, D. C., not the State of Georgia. The federal government is the appropriate venue for this prosecution, not the State of Georgia.” Why a new prosecutor took over the Georgia case After the Georgia Supreme Court in September declined to hear Willis’ appeal of her disqualification, it fell to the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council to find a new prosecutor. Skandalakis said last month that he reached out to several prosecutors, but they all declined to take the case. McAfee set a Nov. 14 deadline for the appointment of a new prosecutor, so Skandalakis chose to appoint himself rather than let the case be dismissed right away. He said Willis’ office only recently delivered the case file 101 boxes and an eight-terabyte hard drive and he hadn’t had a chance to review everything yet. Citing the public’s “legitimate interest in the outcome of this case,” he said he wanted to assess the evidence and decide on appropriate next steps. Skandalakis, who has led the small, nonpartisan council since 2018, said in a court filing last month that he will get no extra pay for the case but that Fulton County will reimburse expenses. He previously spent about 25 years as the elected Republican District Attorney for the Coweta Judicial Circuit, southwest of Atlanta. How the Georgia case fell apart Willis announced the sprawling indictment against Trump and 18 others in August 2023, using the state’s anti-racketeering law to allege a wide-ranging conspiracy to illegally overturn Trump’s narrow loss to Democrat Joe Biden in Georgia. Defense attorneys sought Willis’ removal after one revealed in January 2024 that Willis had a romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she hired to lead the case. The defense attorneys alleged a conflict of interest and said Willis profited from the case when Wade used his earnings to pay for vacations the pair took. During an extraordinary hearing the following month, Willis and Wade testified about the intimate details of their relationship. They said the romance didn’t begin until after Wade was hired and that they split the costs for vacations and other outings. The Judge rebuked Willis for a “tremendous lapse in judgment” but found no disqualifying conflict of interest, ruling she could stay on the case if Wade resigned, which he did hours later. Defense attorneys appealed, and the Georgia Court of Appeals removed Willis from the case in December 2024, citing an “appearance of impropriety.” The state Supreme Court declined to hear Willis’ appeal. ___ Republished with permission of The Associated Press.
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/767421-new-prosecutor-wont-pursue-charges-against-donald-trump-others-in-georgia-election-interference-case/
Manuel M. Bandarra Jr.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready. Manuel M. Bandarra Jr., age 96, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Manuel was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a son of the late Manuel Medeiros Bandarra Sr. and Diamantina Teixiera Bandarra. In addition to his parents, Manuel was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna T. Bandarra, in 2013; a brother, George Bandarra; and a sister, Agnes Bandarra. Manuel retired from Holston Defense as a purchasing manager and was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, where he served as church treasurer and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was very active in church activities. Manuel truly had a servant’s heart and was very involved in helping his community. He was a member of the Elizabethton City Planning Commission for more than 30 years, a member of the Elks Lodge and a volunteer at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He and his wife were world travelers and loved visiting places worldwide and sharing their time and new experiences together. He loved his family and his lifelong friends and will be missed and cherished in their hearts. Those left to cherish Manuel’s memory include his sons, Larry Lee Bandarra and wife, Racheal, of Elizabethton, and Michael T. Bandarra and wife, Lynn, of Alexandria, Virginia; his beloved grandson, Michael Scott Bandarra; and several nieces, nephews and grandnephews also survive. The family will receive friends between the hours of 5 and 6 p. m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton. The funeral Mass for Manuel Bandarra will be conducted at 1 p. m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Father Jesus Guerrero officiating. Music will be under the direction of the church. The committal and entombment will follow the funeral Mass at Happy Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum of Peace. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Mr. Bandarra’s neighbors on McClellan Circle and also to Lorie Tilson and her family for their kindness and support during his illness. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Manuel to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2319 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City, TN 37604, or by visiting their website at www. alzfdn. org. Words of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting our website at www. tetrickfuneralhome. com. Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton is honored to serve the family of Manuel M. Bandarra Jr. Office phone: 423-542-2232.
https://elizabethton.com/2025/11/26/manuel-m-bandarra-jr/
Clip of Robert Irwin Aged 11 Goes Viral After Dancing With the Stars Win
Robert Irwin has won the Australian version of Dancing With the Stars (DWTS)-and fans are feeling nostalgic. The 21-year-old conservationist, who has followed in the footsteps of his late father, the “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, joined the reality competition in April of this year, and was an instant fan-favorite hit. Now, after weeks of competition, Irwin and his professional dance partner Witney Carson have clinched the Mirror Ball-10 years after his sister, Bindi Irwin, won the same competition. The Irwin siblings have been in the spotlight since they were children, thanks to their father’s status as a national treasure, with countless fans worldwide. And fans are now nostalgically recalling a much-younger Robert Irwin, as a video from 10 years ago has gone viral again. In April, after joining the DWTS cast, Irwin posted a video to his TikTok account @robertirwin, of him in the studio with his older sister while she was taking part in the show-where he was asked if he would ever take part himself. And the then-11-year-old had an instant answer: “Definitely! I would love to, that would be so much fun.” His sister then pointed out that Irwin “has some really cool moves”-which he then showed off, describing it as “the sprinkler” as he put a hand behind his head, one had in front of him, and moved from side to side like a sprinkler. The clip, which you can see here, then changed to Robert at a DWTS press conference, a giant snake draped around his shoulders, as he recalled the iconic interview with “little Robert” with a “bowl cut.” He remembered thinking: “One day, that’s going to be me. And now that dream is a reality, and I am over the moon.” The video has close to 200, 000 likes, as users flooded the comments with support, one writing fondly: “Robert has always been an old soul.” Another wrote: “You two are great supports of each other. Lovely to see,” while one said: “His dad is smiling so hard.” And, on the final day of the series on November 25, Irwin posted another video, which you can see here-this one with the 10-year-old video combined with his own time on DWTS, showing off his dance moves, with the caption: “Dreams can come true.” This video proved even more popular, with a whopping 1. 2 million likes, as one commenter wrote: “I’m crying, you did it,” and another called it “well deserved. He is the perfect Mirrorball champion,” another said, and as one put it: “I know his dad is so proud of him.”.
https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/clip-robert-irwin-aged-11-viral-dancing-with-the-stars-win-11110858
Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying U.S. arms, building defense dome
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announced a $40 billion budget for arms purchases on Wednesday. The plans include building an air defense system with high-level detection and interception capabilities called Taiwan Dome, as the U. S. pressures the island to increase its defense spending. According to the leader, this budget will be allocated over eight years, from 2026 to 2033, and comes after Lai already pledged to raise defense spending to 5% of the island’s GDP, as part of his strategy amid China’s threats of invasion. “China’s threats to Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region are escalating,” Lai said on Wednesday. “Recently, various types of military intrusions, maritime gray zones and disinformation campaigns have been occurring in Japan, the Philippines and around the Taiwan Strait, causing deep unease and distress to all parties in the region. Taiwan, as the most important and most critical part of the first island chain, must demonstrate our determination and take on a greater responsibility in self-defense,” he said, referring to the string of islands stretching from Japan’s East China Sea through the Philippines in the Pacific Ocean. Last week, Japan said that it scrambled aircraft after detecting a suspected Chinese drone near its southern island of Yonaguni, which is close to Taiwan. Currently, Taiwan has set an increase in its defense budget to 3. 3% of its GDP for 2026, allocating $949. 5 billion Taiwan dollars ($31. 18 billion). President Donald Trump has demanded Taiwan raise its defense spending to as much as 10% of GDP, a proportion well above what the U. S. or any of its major allies spend. The U. S. State Department on Wednesday said it welcomes Taiwan’s budget announcement and “supports Taiwan’s acquisition of critical defense capabilities, commensurate with the threat it faces.” It also said it welcomes commitments by Lai’s administration to increase defense spending to at least 5% of GDP by 2030, “which demonstrates resolve to strengthen Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities.” Taiwan, a self-ruled island, is claimed by China. In recent years, China has deployed warplanes, navfy ships and drones toward the island on a daily basis in military exercises as part of its efforts to exert pressure. Wellington Koo, Taiwan’s defense minister, said Wednesday the $40 billion is an upper limit for the special budget and that it will be used to buy precision-strike missiles and work toward the joint development and procurement between Taiwan and the U. S. of equipment and systems. Lai also said his government would focus on finding ways to increase its defense against Beijing’s “psychological warfare” as China attempts to “weaken our unity.” He said the government will monitor and increase public awareness of China’s interference attempts during major events and elections.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taiwan-40-billion-budget-weapons-purchases-us-defense-spending/
GoPro MAX2 Hits Its Lowest Price as Amazon Ignores the Margin on This Newly Released Action Camera for Black Friday
Winter is fast approaching, and with it comes prime season for skiing and snowboarding. As you start booking lift tickets and planning weekend getaways, it’s worth thinking about how you’ll capture those exhilarating runs down the mountain. If you’ve been searching for the right camera to document your adventures, the GoPro MAX2 might be exactly what you need. Even better, it’s currently available at a 20% discount for Black Friday-its first major price drop-cutting $100 off the usual price and bringing it down to just $400 for a short time. See at Amazon Durable and Ready for Anything GoPro is practically synonymous with action cameras, and for good reason. The brand helped popularize compact, mountable cameras capable of surviving punishing outdoor conditions. The MAX2 continues that tradition with a rugged, waterproof design that can withstand depths of up to 33 feet (10 meters). Whether you’re diving below the surface, carving through fresh powder, or tearing down muddy trails on your bike, this camera is built to go wherever the action is. The GoPro MAX2 has a remarkably smooth image stabilization. Normally, point-of-view footage from rough terrain like rocky paths or uneven snow comes out shaky and hard to watch. GoPro solves this problem with advanced in-camera stabilization and software correction, minimizing jitter and keeping your footage smooth without significantly cropping the frame. The result is clean, steady video that looks far more polished than what most handheld devices can produce. Exceptional Image Quality The GoPro MAX2 offers impressive visual clarity, capturing true 8K video packed with fine detail. Despite its small size, the camera delivers professional-grade results. It even supports full 360-degree recording, allowing you to capture your surroundings in every direction. This is perfect for skiing, biking, or any high-speed sport where the environment becomes part of the experience. To complement the visuals, the GoPro MAX2 incorporates six microphones positioned to record audio from all angles. This spatial sound input adds depth and realism to your footage, making playback feel more immersive. The camera also includes object tracking technology, ensuring your subject remains in focus even as distances shift rapidly during fast-paced activities. Thanks to HDR support, the GoPro MAX2 performs well in nearly any lighting condition. Whether you’re filming in the dim shade of a forest trail or under bright afternoon sun glinting off fresh snow, the camera can balance highlights and shadows to maintain natural, accurate detail. It also doubles as a capable still-photo camera, capturing 29-megapixel images. If you prefer pulling stills from video, the GoPro Quik app makes it simple to extract high-quality photos from your favorite recorded moments. Effortless Footage Management Accessing and storing your content is straightforward. Once you’re back indoors, just connect the camera to your Wi-Fi. While it recharges, it can automatically upload all your footage to the cloud, ensuring everything is backed up without any extra work on your part. The GoPro MAX2’s first-ever discount for Black Friday makes now an excellent time to pick one up. With 20% off its regular $500 price tag, you can score this powerful, adventure-ready camera for only $400-an offer that won’t last long.
https://kotaku.com/this-gopro-max2-action-camera-sees-its-first-ever-price-drop-ahead-of-black-friday-2000647419