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business1 month ago•4 min saved

Crypto’s Big Investor Wave Fizzles as Adoption Stalls

New Urban Institute data show crypto adoption in the U.S. remains tepid: about 17% have ever owned crypto and roughly 9% currently own it, meaning nearly half of past investors have exited. Despite regulatory moves and products like spot Bitcoin ETFs and proposals to include crypto in retirement plans, uptake remains limited as stocks remain far more common and crypto is still seen as volatile and specialized. Demographics skew younger and male, with Asian Americans more likely to own crypto, and many holdings are small; experts call for clearer disclosures while noting ongoing questions about crypto’s portfolio value and its fit in retirement accounts.

via USA Today|

#bitcoin #business #crypto-adoption

politics4 months ago•180 min saved

Nebraska kicks off Medicaid work rule, stirring coverage concerns

Nebraska becomes the first state to implement a GOP‑backed work requirement for Medicaid expansion, mandating able‑bodied adults to work or meet exemptions to keep coverage; the change could shrink enrollment by roughly 16,000–30,000 by 2028, as enrollees will be redetermined every six months under a federal provision; new applicants must show they meet the requirement in the month before applying, and renewals for existing enrollees begin July 31; exemptions include pregnancy, parents of children under 14, medical frailty and certain treatment statuses, while advocates warn about documentation hurdles and potential care gaps, particularly in rural areas, despite state outreach efforts.

via CNN|

#health-policy #medicaid #nebraska

economy5 months ago•4 min saved

New benchmark: $145,000 a year to feel financially secure, and about half miss it

A March 16 Urban Institute analysis finds the typical U.S. family needs about $145,000 a year to be economically secure, yet roughly 49% of Americans fall below that threshold, signaling many households struggle to cover basics despite decent wages.

via CBS News|

#cost-of-living #economic-security #economy