The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has confirmed banks under its jurisdiction can trade crypto on behalf of customers and outsource some crypto activities to third parties. Acting comptroller Rodney Hood said in a May 7 letter that banks and federal savings associations can buy and sell crypto they hold in…
Mar 17, 2025; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) avoids Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley (20) in the second inning at Hohokam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images With high-priced newcomer Luis Severino on the mound, the team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics opens its 2025 season Thursday night in Seattle….
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bill into law allowing the US state to keep unclaimed crypto and establish a “Bitcoin Reserve Fund” that won’t use any taxpayer money or state funds. Hobbs signed House Bill 2749 into law on May 7, which allows Arizona to claim ownership of abandoned digital assets if the…
Trump family-backed crypto platform World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is proposing to airdrop a small amount of its new US dollar-pegged stablecoin to reward early WLFI holders in a test of its airdrop mechanism. With over 99% of votes in favor of the proposal already, the airdrop will distribute a small amount of USD1 to eligible…
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Tied for fourth place in the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers and Bucks look for another “moment” when they meet in Milwaukee on Saturday night. It will be the fourth — and final — regular-season meeting…
2025 Kentucky Derby contender Rodriguez, trained by Bob Baffert, works April 30, 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Rodriguez, a colt trained by Bob Baffert and entered into Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, was officially scratched from the race late Thursday afternoon. Tom Ryan, managing partner of SF Racing LLC, made the announcement on X, calling…
Apr 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Hunter Brown extended his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 24 and the Houston Astros parlayed a four-run fifth inning into a 7-0…
Apr 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (left) and bench coach Don Kelly (right) talk in the outfield before the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Pirates are back home Friday night to face the Atlanta Braves with a new manager but…
Wherever the cook extraordinaire Yewande Komolafe goes, I will absolutely follow — even if it’s to boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Normally I’d prefer literally any other part of the bird (thigh, drumstick, wing, neck, liver, giblets, tail or feet), but I know from experience that Yewande works magic with everything she touches. And that includes…
Firemen from Highland Beach, Fla., were heading to a conference in Miami, a money manager to his office in Boca Raton. Families with young children wearing Mickey Mouse ears and toting Little Mermaid backpacks, filled the train’s sun-soaked four-seaters on their way to or from Disney cruises and various theme parks. Florida, of all places,…