Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) reacts during the first half against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images MILWAUKEE — Illinois will be looking to regain its offensive form when the sixth-seeded Fighting Illini face No. 11 Xavier in the opening…
Bullish Bitcoin (BTC) positions using leverage on the Bitfinex exchange surged to their highest level in nearly six months, reaching 80,333 BTC on March 20—equivalent to $6.92 billion. The 27.5% increase in Bitcoin margin longs since Feb. 20 has fueled speculation that the 12.5% BTC price gain from the $76,700 low on March 11 is…
The Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday that it would delay by 30 months a requirement that food companies and grocers rapidly trace contaminated food through the supply chain and pull it off the shelves. Intended to “limit food-borne illness and death,” the rule required companies and individuals to maintain better records to identify…
Mar 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) goes to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The fading Orlando Magic will look for better shooting and a better result when they visit the Washington Wizards on Friday. The Magic…
Bitcoin (BTC) volatility climbed to 3.6% on March 19 — the highest point since August 2024, according to data from CoinGlass. The volatility reflects heightened market uncertainty amid structural unknowns in the US economy, according to Uldis Tearudklans, chief revenue officer at UK-based cryptocurrency exchange Paybis. “The policy landscape is becoming more complex with the…
Plus-size men’s apparel retailer Destination XL announced on Thursday a 10.5% decrease in sales to $467 million for fiscal 2023, on the back of plunging sales in the fourth quarter. DXL Big + Tall The Canton, Massachusetts-based company said sales for the fourth quarter ending February 1 fell 13.1% to $119.2 million, hurt by a 8.7% decrease in…
As soon as he arrives to his office, just before 8 a.m. each day, Xander Maddox makes his way to the kitchen and lounge area, where large windows drench the space with ample natural lighting. Usually his colleagues aren’t yet in at that hour, so he makes himself a cup of coffee and positions his…
Mar 17, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The contrast is stark. When the Miami Heat plays host to the Houston Rockets on Friday night, it will be a battle between…
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) — the US’s primary clearinghouse for securities transactions — has committed to promoting Ethereum’s ERC-3643 standard for permissioned securities tokens, according to a March 20 announcement. DTCC is joining the ERC3643 Association, a nonprofit dedicated to catalyzing the standard’s adoption with the goal of “promoting and advancing the…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published March 20, 2025 The bill on the textile industry’s environmental impact is making progress in France, over a year after being tabled in the Senate following a unanimous vote in the National Assembly, France’s Parliament. Government questions session at the National Assembly in Paris on November 12, 2024 – Ian…
