Wall Street’s BNY expands crypto custody in Abu Dhabi, starting with bitcoin, ether
Bank of New York, the world’s largest custodian with $59 trillion in assets under management, is expanding its digital asset custody business into the United Arab Emirates through local partners. The global financial services giant is partnering with Finstreet and the ADI Foundation to build regulated digital asset infrastructure in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM),…
Del Monte bankruptcy prompts massive peach tree removal in California
California peach growers will destroy an estimated 420,000 rock-solid peach trees after a decades-long partnership with Del Monte Foods collapsed, leaving farmers without buyers for tens of thousands of tons of fruit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture previously approved up to $9 million in federal relief funds to help California farmers cut down about 3,000…
Alaska wildlife agents can kill bears from helicopters in an effort to protect caribou, judge says
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A judge ruled Wednesday that Alaska wildlife law enforcement officers can resume shooting black and brown bears — including using helicopters — as part of a plan to help restore caribou herds that were once an important food source for Alaska Native hunters. Two conservation groups, the Alaska Wildlife Federation and…
2026 NFL draft: What Utah ties have signed as free agents after going undrafted?
Editor’s note: This article will be updated as additional player signings are announced. The 2026 NFL Draft concluded after three days, seven rounds, and 257 picks. Here’s where every Utah State player is headed, whether through the draft, free agency or rookie minicamp invitation (based on designation): advertise Brigham Young University player selected Free agent…
Trump family-backed American Bitcoin’s costs dropped 23% in Q1 as mining industry pivots to AI
The Trump brothers’ bitcoin mining venture has cut the cost per bitcoin by nearly a quarter in three months, bucking industry trends. American Bitcoin Corporation (ABTC) said in a filing on Wednesday that the cost of mining one Bitcoin fell to approximately $36,200 in the first quarter, down 23% from $46,900 in the fourth quarter…
Trump family-backed American Bitcoin’s costs dropped 23% in Q1 as mining industry pivots to AI
The Trump brothers’ bitcoin mining venture has cut the cost per bitcoin by nearly a quarter in three months, bucking industry trends. American Bitcoin Corporation (ABTC) said in a filing on Wednesday that the cost of mining one Bitcoin fell to approximately $36,200 in the first quarter, down 23% from $46,900 in the fourth quarter…
Chief Justice Roberts defends Supreme Court against charges of partisan rulings
Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday lamented widespread misunderstandings of the Supreme Court’s work and pushed back against criticism that many of its most high-profile cases have ended in conservative outcomes. “People think we’re making policy decisions,” Roberts said when asked at a conference of attorneys and judges in Hershey, Pa., what he believed was…
Bombshell update: Virgil van Dijk could now leave Liverpool with Mo Salah
Virgil van Dijk could leave Liverpool this summer, according to reports. Mo Salah is set to leave the Reds. Türkiye’s FotoMac claims Virgil van Dijk is currently assessing his future. The Dutchman has just over a year left on his contract with Liverpool after renewing his contract last April. advertise But the dramatic changes at…
Bitcoin (BTC) price prediction: Three signals pointing to a possible jump to $85,000
Bitcoin Bitcoin$81,362.41The world’s largest digital asset by market capitalization has risen from about $63,000 to more than $80,000 in the past three months, according to CoinDesk market data. The key signals that professionals are watching closely are all pointing in the same direction right now: $85,000. This rise isn’t just about price, it’s also about…
China asks banks to pause new loans to US-sanctioned refiners, Bloomberg News reports
May 6 (Reuters) – China’s financial regulator has advised the country’s largest banks to temporarily halt new loans to five refineries recently hit by U.S. sanctions over ties to Iranian oil, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The National Financial Regulatory Authority (NFRA) has…
