Key takeaways: US Treasury funds saw $19 billion inflows, the highest since March 2023, as the 30-year yield fell 30 basis points. Foreign central banks cut US Treasury holdings to 23%, a 22-year low, as gold reserves hit 18%. Bitcoin soared in 2020 from $9,000 to $60,000 amid similar trends, hinting at a similar outcome…
Opinion by: Steven Smith, head of protocol and applied research, Tools for Humanity Blockchains were designed as systems of trust that are transparent, decentralized and accessible. The age of AI has, however, introduced significant new challenges. Nearly half of all internet traffic is generated by bots, with up to 80% of blockchain transactions now automated…
A week after Donald J. Trump was inaugurated, a senior scientist at the National Institutes of Health was preparing to give an invited talk at a scientific meeting when an urgent call came in from an administrative assistant. There is a total communications ban, the scientist was told, and you cannot give the speech. As…
A raging measles outbreak in West Texas, which has so far killed one child, has not abated and may have taken root in New Mexico, state health officials reported on Friday. The outbreak has sickened nearly 200 people — roughly 40 more cases than were reported on Tuesday — and has left 23 hospitalized in…
Two Democratic lawmakers in the US Senate and House of Representatives have called on acting Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mark Uyeda to preserve information regarding World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm backed by President Donald Trump’s family. In an April 2 letter, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Maxine Waters — ranking members of…
Apr 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Cole Perfetti (91) celebrates with teammates after he scores the game winning shootout goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the overtime period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images The Winnipeg Jets can secure their first Presidents’ Trophy in franchise history with a single point…
On my first day as a line cook in a pastry kitchen, I was tasked with turning lemons into little bowls for housemade sorbet. I angled a sharp paring knife from the edge of a lemon half toward its center, then circled the knife to slice out a cone of seedy yellow flesh. Cupping that…
Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark again on May 8 as institutional investors continue stacking sats. Farside Investors’ data shows that spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded cumulative net inflows of $142.3 million on May 7, in a sign of “sustained institutional interest,” according to the founder of Obchakevich Research, Alex Obchakevich. “These inflows indicate…
We’ve seen him fronting Boss campaigns and now he’s going deeper. Yes, David Beckham and Boss have launched their first collection that’s been designed by the brand’s own team alongside the superstar ex-footballer. David Beckham – Boss “Inspired by his personal style, Beckham brings his vision, impeccable taste, and innate fashion expertise to the Boss…
Mar 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei (6) celebrates his game tying goal against the Florida Panthers with center Jakub Lauko (94) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images The second week back at Deadspin panned out much nicer than the first. However, there are still…