American asset manager Franklin Templeton has entered the growing XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) race, becoming the latest firm to file for a spot XRP ETF in the United States. Franklin Templeton’s XRP (XRP) ETF is designed to track the performance of the XRP price, with XRP holdings stored at Coinbase Custody Trust, according to an…
Building on its debut at Expo 2020 Dubai, Cartier plans to introduce its second Women’s Pavilion next month at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, an event bringing together countries, organizations and businesses from around the world. This year, 165 national pavilions, along with various corporate ones, are to participate in the six-month exhibition, scheduled to…
Mar 10, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard AJ Lawson (0) gets congratulated after making a basket against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Young Toronto Raptors players are getting to show what they can do and the next opportunity comes Wednesday night against…
The Web3 gaming industry is facing tighter investment conditions as capital flows become more selective, with investors prioritizing sustainable projects over hype-driven fundraising. In February, Gunzilla Games Web3 director Theodore Agranat described blockchain gaming as a “game of musical chairs” in which the same capital cycles through different projects and “no new money” comes in….
An early morning tour of the historic Sèvres porcelain factory was part of a recent work day for Hervé Lemoine, the president of Manufactures Nationales, a decorative arts organization established in January by the French government. “To understand the richness of these crafts, you have to see them practiced,” Mr. Lemoine, 63, said on a…
Mar 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (24) shoots for three during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images A depleted Memphis Grizzlies team, beset with a late-season rash of injuries to key players, got an unlikely boost Monday and may need more of…
Bitcoin whales are back buying BTC while “panic” is keeping smaller investors away, according to new research. Data from onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant shows sell-side pressure from Binance whales cooling. Bitcoin whales reset market approach Bitcoin (BTC) at $80,000 is proving attractive for large-volume investors, or at least a poor value selling proposition for those…
As Paris Fashion Week neared its final hours, I found myself once again talking about clothes with ASAP Rocky. Come on, who else could’ve been the Ebert to my Roeper, here? Rocky loves a fashion show! From Milan to Paris, he has been my unofficial fashion week north star. He wasn’t always visible, but when…
Opposite the bustling Nassau Bahamas Cruise Terminal, where it is not unusual to see four or five passenger ships docked at once, is a slice of tropical paradise with miles of white-sand beaches and turquoise water. Once dotted with mansions, the 17-acre expanse on the western end of the Bahamas’ Paradise Island, has been acquired…
Feb 23, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) drives past USC Trojans guard Chibuzo Agbo (7) during the second half at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images Cross-continent conference foes meet on Wednesday in Indianapolis, where No. 11 seed Rutgers takes on 14th-seeded Southern California in the…