Layer 2s have been a great blockchain success story. They’ve reduced congestion on the Ethereum mainnet, driving down gas fees while preserving security. But maybe they’ve become too successful, drawing chain activity and fee income from the parent that spawned them? At least that’s what some are suggesting lately, most recently at Cornell Tech’s blockchain…
Jul 30, 2024; Paris, France; United States player Jimmer Fredette (5) reacts in the men’s pool basketball 3×3 game against Serbia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at La Concorde 1. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images Jimmer Fredette will lead the United States’ men’s 3×3 basketball team, responsible for identifying the coaching staff and…
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $100,000 price level for the first time since January, reflecting renewed bullish sentiment among investors. Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $100,000 mark on May 8 at 3:22 pm UTC, surging 4.2% from the intraday low of $95,967, according to data from CoinGecko. It marked the third time that BTC has broken through…
I’ve realized that part of why I love eggs is because their gentle blandness — with a little richness from the yolk — is a good excuse to be assertive with the seasonings and sauces. I’m thinking of the soy sauce I pour on my four-minute onsen eggs, the hot sauce that gets caught in…
Apr 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Angels right fielder right fielder Jo Adell (7) waits for a pitch during an at-bat against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Jo Adell won the Los Angeles Angels’ starting job in center field out of spring training, but he won’t know…
Bitcoin (BTC) has long been branded as “digital gold,” a store of value for believers in scarcity, decentralization and self-sovereignty. As institutional interest grows, geopolitics shift, and new layers emerge on Bitcoin’s stack, is it time for the narrative to evolve? In this episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast, hosts Nathan Jeffay and Gareth Jenkinson…
YNAP’s Mr porter and The Outnet on Thursday confirmed their respective leadership teams following their acquisition by Mytheresa — or the newly formed LuxExperience as it’s now known. Mr Porter’s Mr P label The company said the appointments at in-season luxury menswear e-tailer Mr porter “stress the move towards a dedicated leadership” for the brand…
By Design takes a closer look at the world of design, in moments big and small. IN THE 1920S, the Côte d’Azur, that 430-mile stretch of rugged cliffs and blue waters on the southeastern edge of France, was a popular destination for what Gertrude Stein would call the Lost Generation, a loose-knit community of expatriate…
May 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (center) celebrates the game-winning three-point basket with forward Aaron Nesmith (23) and center Myles Turner (33) after game two of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Tyrese Haliburton grabbed his…
Cryptocurrency mining firm Hut 8 increased its hashrate by 79% during the first quarter of the year. According to Hut8’s latest quarterly report released on May 8, the firm saw a net loss of $134.3 million despite revenue of $21.8 million. The firm’s CEO, Asher Genoot, explained that this was a result of large-scale investments….