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Crypto Market Plunges, Congress Restricts Afghan Visas, Royal Residence Changes, and Sports Injury Reported
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant downturn, with Bitcoin trading below $64,000, nearly 50% lower than its peak in October, according to the New York Times. Ether and Solana have also seen declines of over 30% in the past week. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., Congress has quietly ended a special visa program for Afghan partners who worked with the U.S. government during the war in Afghanistan, the New York Times reported. In other news, Prince Andrew vacated his royal mansion earlier than expected and is temporarily residing at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, according to Fox News. In sports, Seattle Seahawks rookie Nick Emmanwori suffered an ankle sprain during Super Bowl practice, but downplayed the injury, stating, "Training staff has a good plan for me. I’ll be good to go," according to Fox News.
The crypto slump, described by the New York Times as a "crypto winter," is impacting major crypto firms, with Strategy, a company that invests heavily in Bitcoin, down 75%. The decline follows months of falling prices and setbacks, and a push for industry-friendly legislation has stalled in Congress.
The decision by Congress to end the visa program for Afghan partners closes off a key path to legal status in the United States for those who served alongside American forces. The New York Times reported that the program was frozen last year after an Afghan national, who had previously fought in a paramilitary group linked to the C.I.A., shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C.
Prince Andrew's move from his 30-room mansion to Wood Farm was reportedly expedited, according to Fox News. He is expected to move to Marsh Farm, another residence on the Sandringham estate, after renovations are completed. Buckingham Palace told the BBC that the former Duke of York was expected to move in "early 2026."
Seahawks cornerback Nick Emmanwori's ankle sprain occurred during practice on Wednesday. Despite the injury, Emmanwori expressed confidence in his ability to play in the Super Bowl, telling reporters on Thursday, "Feel good."
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