Centralization and the dark side of asset tokenization — MEXC exec

Tracy Jin, the chief operating officer at the MEXC crypto exchange, warns that tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) carries a substantial amount of centralized risks that can lead to censorship, liquidity issues, legal uncertainty, cybersecurity problems, and asset confiscation through state or third-party intermediaries. In an interview with Cointelegraph, the executive said that as long as…

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As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear

The Ebola outbreak in Uganda has worsened significantly, and the country’s ability to contain the spread has been severely weakened by the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign assistance, American officials said this week. The officials, representing a variety of health and security agencies, made the assessment during a meeting with U.S. Embassy staff in Kampala,…

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Bitcoin bulls rush into long positions ahead of May 7 Fed FOMC interest rate decision

Key Takeaways: Data shows Bitcoin bulls opening margin long positions from $94,400. A $189 million increase in Bitcoin futures open interest and a 15% increase in trading volume show sustained buying interest. BTC momentum tends to slow before FOMC meetings and then turns volatile afterward. The same could happen following this week’s Federal Reserve statements….

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Jacob Lopez set to oppose Rangers in first A’s start

Apr 20, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Athletics relief pitcher Jacob Lopez (57) pitches during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images The Athletics keep finding ways to win close games against the Texas Rangers, and they will look to continue that trend on Tuesday in the…

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LuxExperience unveils Yoox leadership team

LuxExperience — the group formerly known as Mytheresa — has been announcing a series of leadership updates for its various brands and Wednesday saw it unveiling the top team of its off-price giant, Yoox. Yoox The company said the “move comes as the Yoox store brand transforms as part of the newly formed group into…

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Quiz: How Healthy Is Your Social Life?

We interact with people every day: A brief nod to a neighbor. A friendly chat in the school pick-up line. A heart-to-heart with a friend. Together, these moments add up to your “social biome,” a term coined by the communication researchers Andy Merolla, of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Jeffrey Hall, of the…

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