Five years ago, Covid took hold and the world transformed almost overnight. As routines and rituals evaporated, often replaced by grief, fear and isolation, many of us wondered: When will things go back to normal? Could they ever? Today, for many, the coronavirus pandemic seems far away and foggy, while for others it’s as visceral…
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has partnered with Mastercard to issue crypto debit cards across the United Kingdom and Europe, the company announced on April 8. The partnership will enable the crypto exchange to expand its payment offerings by launching physical crypto debit cards. The partnership comes as Kraken continues to pursue a license under the European…
Last year, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, and Tom Alison, one of his top lieutenants, were discussing how they wanted to reshape Facebook for the future of social networking. Mr. Zuckerberg, who had grown Facebook from a dorm room project to a $1.5 trillion company that he renamed Meta, wanted to bring back some of…
Apr 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) and Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault (24) chase down the puck in the third period of game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Evan Bouchard scored twice in Game 3, including…
Apr 25, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots against Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Franz Wagner broke a late tie with consecutive driving hoops over…
In a bold display of fragile emotions, a Georgia man is suing the NFL for $100 million, alleging emotional distress after Shedeur Sanders slid to the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Named in court documents as John Doe, a self-proclaimed diehard Colorado Buffaloes fan, he is going after the NFL for what he calls…
New filings from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) reveal that several cryptocurrency firms and their executives made significant contributions to US President Donald Trump’s inauguration fund after the results of the 2024 election. According to FEC filings made public on April 20 by the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, Uniswap CEO Hayden Adams donated more than $245,000,…
Shibtoshi, the founder of the SilentSwap privacy-preserving trading platform, outlined several concerns that make institutions hesitant to adopt decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, including privacy, a lack of standardized compliance regulations, and legal accountability. The DeFi founder told Cointelegraph that the high transparency of onchain transactions presents a problem for companies that must conceal sensitive information,…
Key takeaways: ETH price rallied by 22% on May 8, but demand for spot ETH ETFs and derivatives remains muted. President Trump’s reversal on certain altcoins aligns with ETH’s renewed outlook. Ether (ETH) posted an impressive 29% gain between May 8 and May 9, likely marking the end of a 10-week bear market that bottomed…
Time to travel! The White Lotus star Michelle Monaghan wowed viewers with her performance as Jaclyn Lemon in season 3 of the hit HBO television series, and now that we’ve had some time to process the shocking finale, she’s sharing everything you need to bring on your own trip to Thailand. First on Monaghan’s packing list? The newly launched…