Follow live updates on the Trump administration here. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to create a national stockpile of Bitcoin and other digital currencies, an audacious idea that has been widely criticized as a scheme to enrich crypto investors. The basis of the stockpile will be a stash of Bitcoin, estimated to…
Authentic Brands Group announced on Wednesday a new long-term licensing partnership with BR South Pacific for its action and outdoor sports brands across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific region. Quiksilver The brands represented in the new deal include Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Element, VonZipper, Spyder and Volcom, according to a press release from the New York-based…
Crypto services platform Nexo shared its plans to reenter the United States market on Monday, marking the eighth major crypto firm to announce such plans since US President Donald Trump took office at the start of the year. Firms like Circle, Binance and OKX are banking on favorable regulatory clarity in 2025 to herald their…
Apr 11, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Rowdy Tellez (23) hits a home run against the Texas Rangers during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Cal Raleigh hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 5-3 on…
Macroeconomist Lyn Alden expects Bitcoin to finish 2025 higher than its current price of around $85,000, though she says it would have been much higher if not for US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement in February. “Before all this tariff kerfuffle, I would have had a higher price target,” Alden told Natalie Brunell on the…
A man lay on a New York City sidewalk with a gun shot wound, clutching his side. Emily Borghard, a social worker who hands out supplies to the homeless through her nonprofit, found him and pulled out her phone, preparing to dial 911. But the man begged her not to make the call, she said….
First Trust Advisors has launched two Bitcoin (BTC) strategy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to provide investors with Bitcoin exposure while capping losses and earning yield, the asset manager said. The move comes amid an outpouring of funds seeking to enhance Bitcoin’s appeal to traditional investors by offering tailored exposure to the cryptocurrency’s performance. The FT…
Bitcoin mining firm American Bitcoin is going public through a merger with crypto mining company Gryphon Digital Mining, the companies announced on May 12. Under the terms of the deal, Gryphon Digital Mining will acquire American Bitcoin in a stock-for-stock transaction. After the merger, the new company will operate under the American Bitcoin brand and…
May 5, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) celebrates with third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) after hitting a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Willson Contreras had two hits including a go-ahead two-run home…
Apr 3, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) passes the basketball as Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) defends during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has become infamous for his celebrations. In 2023, several social media videos showcasing firearms on…