Crypto isn’t the enemy. Broken regulation is. And this week, D.C. may have finally gotten the message. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, made headlines after testifying before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee. But he wasn’t just there to talk XRP. He was there to speak for 52 million Americans who hold crypto. And this time, Washington might have actually listened.
Think of crypto mining as the engine room of the blockchain — it’s how networks like Bitcoin and others stay secure, process transactions, and stay decentralized. Miners use computing power to solve complex puzzles that validate transactions on the blockchain. When they do, they get rewarded with cryptocurrency. It’s a bit like solving a digital Rubik’s Cube — and getting paid in gold every time you do it.
Welcome to The Karma Vault, where we break down the boldest business tools and tech plays of the week — so you can live smart, earn smarter, and scale with style. Today’s spotlight? AI Voice Agents — and how they’re quietly becoming the most powerful employees you’ll ever “hire.”
What if building wealth was as easy as buying a cup of coffee? That’s exactly what Acorns does—and even Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a fan of keeping his money game simple and consistent.