An idea to tokenize or track US gold reserves to make their movements transparent on a blockchain won’t work in the same trustless way as Bitcoin does, but doing so could help the cryptocurrency, says a research analyst. Greg Cipolaro, global head of research at New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), said in a March…
Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Chaz Lanier (2) drives to the basket against Wofford Terriers forward Jeremy Lorenz (32) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images LEXINGTON, Ky. — Two of the top defensive teams in the NCAA…
US authorities are seeking to return $7 million to victims of a social engineering scam that tricked them into sending money to fake cryptocurrency investment platforms. The scam involved the fraudsters contacting victims and earning trust before directing them to websites masquerading as legitimate crypto investment platforms, Virginia’s Eastern District US Attorney’s Office said in…
Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images RALEIGH, N.C. — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 23 points and top-seeded Florida built a big early lead on the way to dismissing No. 16…
The UK should begin taxing crypto purchases in a bid to sway Britons to invest in local stocks, which could boost the country’s economy, says the chair of investment bank Cavendish, Lisa Gordon. “It should terrify all of us that over half of under-45s own crypto and no equities,” Gordon told The Times in a…
Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Henri Veesaar (13) dunks the ball against Akron Zips guard Isaiah Gray (13) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Jaden Bradley recorded 19 points and six rebounds to help fourth-seeded Arizona…
Bitcoin may have bottomed and could rebound toward $90,000 after US President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to ease tariffs and the Federal Reserve resisted short-term pressure last week, according to a crypto analyst. “Bitcoin is attempting to form a bottom, supported by Trump’s recent shift toward ‘flexibility’ on the upcoming April 2 reciprocal tariffs,…
Mar 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) congratulates center Morgan Geekie (39) after scoring a goal during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images The Boston Bruins have no choice. After losing a 5-1 laugher Thursday night at the Vegas Golden Knights,…
Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) is fouled by Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) on the way to the basket during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a…
Mar 21, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) shoots against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images No. 1 seed South Carolina began its pursuit of a third national championship in four seasons on Friday afternoon with a…