In a post on X, Justin Bons, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Cyber Capital—Europe’s oldest cryptocurrency fund—asserts that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is centralized and permissioned, contradicting claims made by Ripple executives. Bons also accuses the XRP...
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Dark comedy A Different Man surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards
In a surprise that stunned the audience of Hollywood's first big awards-season bash, A Different Man, a dark comedy about doppelgängers, deformity and authenticity in acting, won best feature film at the 34th Gotham Awards on Monday night (Tuesday AEDT).Much can be...
Trump expected to name new SEC chair “as soon as tomorrow”
Key Takeaways Paul Atkins is the leading candidate for the new SEC Chair position with a 70% probability. Current SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, has focused on increased crypto oversight. Share this article President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is weighing in on a...
Binance, Coinbase access restricted in Cambodia amid tightening crypto regulations
Key Takeaways Cambodia has blocked access to 16 cryptocurrency exchange websites, including Binance and Coinbase, due to lack of licenses. Despite restrictions, Cambodia remains a leading country for retail crypto use per capita. Share this article Cambodia has cut...
MARA Holdings upsizes note offering to $850 million to buy more Bitcoin
Key Takeaways Marathon Digital Holdings has upsized its convertible senior notes offering to $850 million for Bitcoin acquisitions. Marathon is the second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder with 34,794 BTC, valued at $3.3 billion. Share this article MARA Holdings...
TRENT WILLIAMS AND WIFE, SONDRA, MOURN LOSS OF STILLBORN SON
San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams and his wife, Sondra, are grieving the loss of their son, Trenton O’Brien Williams Jr., who was stillborn on November 24, 2024. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Sondra shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional...
Kate Winslet fights back tears recalling criticism of her appearance as a young actress: ‘Absolutely appalling’
English actress Kate Winslet has spoken candidly about the criticism over her appearance that she's unfairly received over the years. The Titanic star, who is on the promotional trail for her new war drama film Lee, fought back tears in a new interview with CBS' 60...
Brazil follows US footsteps, proposes national Bitcoin reserve
The Brazilian politicians are influenced enough by the US pro-crypto president Donald Trump, who proposed a Bitcoin reserve strategy.Over the past 4 years, the Brazilian population has shown a growing interest in cryptocurrency adoption, & the government...
Are Rob & Sophie from 90 Day Fiancé: The Last Resort Still Together? This Telling Clue
They had the most troublesome relationship in 90 Day Fiancé history, and Rob and Sophie’s future will be tested on 90 Day Fiancé: The Last Resort? Could they give it another shot? When Rob and Sophie first met on social media, the attraction was immediate. It wasn’t...