VanEck’s head of research has pitched a new type of US Treasury bond partially backed by Bitcoin to help refinance $14 trillion in US debt. Matthew Sigel pitched the concept of “BitBonds” — US Treasury bonds with exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) — at the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Summit 2025 on April 15. The new 10-year…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 16, 2025 Tiffany & Co. has opened a new store on Via Monte Napoleone in Milan. Inspired by The Landmark—its iconic Fifth Avenue flagship—the boutique reflects the modern aesthetic of the New York-based fine jeweler, which was founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1837 and became part of…
Apr 13, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets left wing Alex Iafallo (9) scores on Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) in the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images The Winnipeg Jets and visiting Anaheim Ducks will close out their regular seasons on Wednesday night and then head in…
Ethereum’s push toward layer-2 (L2) blockchain scalability may be a double-edged sword for Ether, potentially weakening the value accrual of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, according to a new report from Binance Research. The report suggests that Ethereum’s L2 blockchain networks — built to improve mainnet scalability and lower transaction costs — may be cannibalistic of…
Apr 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) pours the ice bucket on left fielder Alan Roden (18) against the Atlanta Braves at the end of the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. All players wore #42 for Jackie Robinson Day. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves right-hander…
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has dropped by over 2.5% over the last 24 hours to $83,400 as concerns over tariff impacts continue to sour investor sentiment. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Several factors are behind Bitcoin’s decline today, including: Negative spot Bitcoin ETF flows return Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been a significant driver of…
Apr 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen (11) reacts with defenseman Brian Dumoulin (2) after Dumoulin scored the winning goal in overtime against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images A second trip to the playoffs in three seasons means the New Jersey Devils safely…
Italy’s minister of economy and finance warned that US stablecoin policies are more concerning than President Donald Trump’s tariffs, citing the potential for these crypto assets to undermine the euro’s dominance in cross-border payments. Speaking at an event in Milan, Giancarlo Giorgetti said that while trade tariffs dominate headlines, new US policies on dollar-backed stablecoins…
Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published April 16, 2025 Desigual ended its 2024 fiscal year with a turnover of €332 million, driven primarily by an increase in international sales and the strong performance of its online channel. Pretax profit reached €3.1 million, a slight increase from the €3.04 million recorded in the 2022 fiscal year—the most…
Apr 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (right) congratulates left fielder James Wood (left) crossing home plate on a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Jake Irvin scattered three hits over seven shutout innings to help the Washington…