Walking into the crowded hotel conference room, Andrew Batey looked like any other tech guy attending ETHDenver, an annual cryptocurrency conference. A venture capital investor based in Florida, Mr. Batey wore a black sweatshirt emblazoned with the logos of more than a dozen crypto companies, with names like LunarCrush and bitSmiley. He had arrived in…
Will Burgess thinks his French fries taste better now that he fries them in beef tallow. But he isn’t using the animal fat for its taste. Mr. Burgess, 36, who owns a small restaurant that serves tacos and street food in Middletown, R.I., said he felt a “moral and ethical obligation” to change his menu…
Tokenization could open new opportunities for retail investors to access traditionally restricted asset classes, according to Johann Kerbrat, senior vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, who called it “very important for financial inclusion.” Speaking at the Consensus 2025 event in Toronto, Kerbrat said that some real-world assets, such as real estate and private…
Securities dealer Ocree Capital has launched a regulated real estate platform in Canada, giving investors access to tokenized shares of commercial property on the Polymesh blockchain. The new Ocree platform debuted on March 24 with a $51.9 million commercial real estate listing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The featured property is a Class “A” multi-residential development with…
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order asking drugmakers to voluntarily reduce the prices of key medicines in the United States. But the order cites no obvious legal authority to mandate lower prices. The order said the administration would consider taking regulatory actions or importing drugs from other countries in the future if drugmakers…
Mar 23, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez (9) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half against San DIego FC at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images Austin FC will carry a two-game winning streak into play when they travel north to play St. Louis City on Sunday afternoon….
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reaches for the ball ahead of Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko (10) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic tormented the Washington Wizards three months ago and his impressive effort didn’t even result in a victory. Because his career-high 56 points ended in defeat, Jokic figures…
May 1, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; President Donald Trump delivers a special commencement address to University of Alabama graduates at Coleman Coliseum. Graduation occurs over the weekend. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News The 2027 NFL Draft officially is heading to the nation’s capital. President Donald Trump announced the news on Monday afternoon in the…
Apr 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola (27) before action against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The Major League Baseball season is about a month old, so enough games have been played to determine who’s off to a disappointing start. It’s not simply…
Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Tee Higgins (5) and Ja’Marr Chase (1) celebrate a touchdown during a game on Nov. 17, 2024. The Cincinnati Bengals are keeping star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins after the pair agreed to contract extensions, according to multiple reports on Sunday night. The receivers told Fox Sports, with figures…