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Israeli fire in Gaza killed Reuters journalist Hussam al-Masri.

As he lived in a tent and battled to provide for his family, Hussam al-Masri, a Reuters journalist killed by Israeli fire on Monday while running a live video feed at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, covered the suffering of civilians during the conflict. According to journalist colleagues, Masri, 49, was a seasoned cameraman who was well-liked by Gaza's close-knit community of reporters because of his upbeat demeanor in the most perilous circumstances. In the months before his death, he would say, "Tomorrow will be better," despite the fact that the Palestinian enclave was becoming increasingly desolate and hungry. That was the conclusion of his final discussion with Mohamed Salem, a senior Reuters visuals journalist who had collaborated with Masri in Rafah, in southern Gaza, last year and had known him since 2003. Salem, who left Gaza later in 2024 but stayed in daily contact with Masri until Monday morning, said he was a pleasure to work with because of his smiles and o...

Bitcoin reaches record as Fed easing bets boost tailwinds.

Bitcoin hit a record high on Thursday as expectations for easier Federal Reserve monetary policy and financial reform tailwinds increased.

The world's largest crypto-asset by market capitalization rose 0.9% to $124,002.49 in early Asia trading, surpassing its July peak. Ether, the second-largest crypto-token, reached $4,780.04, its highest level since late 2021.
According to IG market analyst Tony Sycamore, Fed rate cuts, institutional buying, and Trump administration efforts to ease crypto investment are driving bitcoin's rally.
"Technically a sustained break above $125k could propel BTC to $150,000," he wrote.
Bitcoin has risen nearly 32% in 2025 after President Donald Trump's return to the White House led to regulatory wins. Trump calls himself the "crypto president," and his family has invested in the sector over the past year.
Last week, an executive order allowed crypto assets in 401(k) retirement accounts, indicating a more favorable regulatory environment in the US.
Throughout 2025, cryptocurrency has achieved a number of regulatory victories in the United States, such as the adoption of stablecoin laws and the action taken by the securities regulator to modify rules to better suit the asset class.
Over the past few months, the rise of Bitcoin has also spurred a more general rally in the asset class, ignoring the tremors caused by Trump's expansive tariff policies.
The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency industry has risen to over $4.18 trillion, according to Coin Market Cap data, from roughly $2.5 trillion in November 2024, when Trump won the U.S. presidential election.
Bitcoin Price in US Dollar - 2025


An executive order issued last Thursday would facilitate access to the asset class in 401(k) retirement accounts, marking the most recent push for cryptocurrency adoption in the US.
Asset managers that run cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), like BlackRock and Fidelity, may also benefit from the executive order.
Because cryptocurrencies are a much more volatile asset class than stocks and bonds, which asset managers have traditionally relied on for such accounts, their push into retirement savings can also be fraught with risks.


SOURCES: NEWS AGENCIES

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