The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has confirmed banks under its jurisdiction can trade crypto on behalf of customers and outsource some crypto activities to third parties. Acting comptroller Rodney Hood said in a May 7 letter that banks and federal savings associations can buy and sell crypto they hold in…
Pinterest has introduced a new visual search feature targeting “a more personalised discovery experience”. It’s be available for women’s fashion content across the UK, US and Canada, and “will expand to more categories and countries over time”. Pinterest The company said that “most online searches start with words, but describing a vibe, style or aesthetic…
May 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) high fives outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (51) after the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Jung Hoo Lee belted a two-run homer in the third inning and added an RBI single during a nine-run 11th,…
Bitcoiners expect Bitcoin to soon break past $100,000 and potentially hit a new all-time high as US President Donald Trump is set to announce a trade deal with the UK. Trump said in a May 7 Truth Social post that a “major trade deal” with a “big, and highly respected, country” would be announced on…
What are you wearing? It’s the most frequently asked question at any red carpet event. At last night’s Met Gala, the theme of which was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” some attendees gave an unusual answer. “I’m wearing Courrèges and eBay,” said Emma Chamberlain, who was hosting Vogue’s livestream of the glamorous fund-raiser for the Metropolitan…
May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) waits on the mound as manager Oliver Marmol (37) walks out to remove him from the game against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Coming off his first loss and…
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bill into law allowing the US state to keep unclaimed crypto and establish a “Bitcoin Reserve Fund” that won’t use any taxpayer money or state funds. Hobbs signed House Bill 2749 into law on May 7, which allows Arizona to claim ownership of abandoned digital assets if the…
On Monday, around the world, South Asian fans tuned in to watch an exciting moment unfold at the Met Gala — the arrivals of Shah Rukh Khan, a Bollywood star so popular he is referred to as King Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh, a record-breaking artist and actor who goes by Diljit. It was the first…
Apr 11, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray (38) reacts during the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The San Francisco Giants have every reason to smile when left-hander Robbie Ray trots onto the field. After all, they’ve won all…
Bitcoin has reclaimed $98,000 for the first time in almost three months after the US Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates the same for another month. The Fed’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged comes despite mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump, who just weeks ago threatened to fire Fed chair Jerome…