AI pivot accelerates as HIVE raises fresh capital and Keel reshapes portfolio
Mining companies HIVE Digital (HIVE) and Keel Infrastructure (KEEL) are doubling down on investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, continuing a broader industry-wide shift away from Bitcoin. Bitcoin$77,698.14 Exclusive mining. HIVE raised $115 million through a zero-coupon convertible note offering, with proceeds earmarked for expanding its global data center footprint and GPU capacity, according to…
Derrick White vows to play better in Game 3 for Celtics vs. Sixers
The Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers by 14 points in Game 2 on Tuesday night, struggling to contribute outside of superstars like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. In the 111-97 loss to Philadelphia, Brown scored a game-high 36 points, but the other Boston starters: Derrick White, Sam Houser and Neemias Queta combined for…
Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse
President Donald Trump’s political team knows voters are not thrilled with the current state of affairs. But they’re betting that if Democrats return to power in November, they can convince them that things will get significantly worse. Trump’s top advisers are planning an election push focused on communicating that the midterm elections are a clear…
Pistons pound the Magic in paint and meet them at the rim to end their long home playoff win drought
DETROIT (AP) — Ben Wallace and Rick Mahon watched like proud uncles as the Detroit Pistons pounded the Orlando Magic in the paint and met them at the rim before winning 98-83 to tie their first-round series. “I’m sure they appreciate it,” Pistons power forward Isaiah Stewart said. advertise Wallace, the four-time NBA Defensive Player…
Crypto giant GSR launches its first ETF to give investors an easy way to bet on the big three
As investor demand for regulated cryptocurrency exposure continues to rise, cryptocurrency trading firm GSR has launched its first exchange-traded fund (ETF), entering the fast-growing sector of the digital asset market. The GSR Crypto Core3 ETF trades on Nasdaq under the ticker BESO and provides exposure to three major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin Bitcoin$77,698.14Ethereum (ETH) and Solana…
The London P2P sweep: UK FCA raids eight illegal peer-to-peer trading hubs
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in conjunction with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the South West Regional Organized Crime Unit (SWROCU), has launched the first coordinated crackdown on illegal peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading at eight locations across London. According to the FCA, officers issued cease and desist notices at each location and collected evidence that…
Mets snap 12-game losing streak but lose Francisco Lindor to injury in a 3-2 win over Twins
Even if the Mets finally get a taste of victory in 2026, it’ll be mixed with a little defeat. The Mets finally got back in the winning column Wednesday night, beating the Twins 3-2 to end their 12-game losing streak, the fourth-longest in franchise history. However, they may also have lost star shortstop Francisco Lindor…
More battle-tested American-made interceptor drones will be heading to NATO’s eastern edge
Lithuania said on Wednesday it was purchasing the U.S.-made Merops counter-drone system. Merops have been combat-tested in Ukraine and have recently been deployed to the Middle East. Lithuania is the latest NATO country to acquire the low-cost system. Another NATO ally is procuring a U.S.-made interceptor drone that has already been combat-tested in Ukraine. The…
Judge bars certification of Virginia redistricting results; state AG promises appeal
A congressional map approved by Virginia voters aimed at helping Democrats pick up four U.S. House seats in the November midterm elections faces another legal hurdle just a day after its passage. A judge in rural southern Virginia on Wednesday ordered that Tuesday’s vote results not be certified, citing a variety of reasons, including that…
Bitcoin price news: BTC tops $79,000 as crypto rally accelerates; MSTR, COIN, CRCL jump
Bitcoin Bitcoin$77,736.19 Bitcoin price climbed above $79,000 on Wednesday, hitting its highest level since early February as a long-awaited breakout attempt gathered momentum. The largest cryptocurrency is up 4.5% in the past 24 hours, ahead of major altcoins Ethereum (ETH), BNB Binance Bank$635.61Solana (SOL) and XRP are higher. The broad market CoinDesk 20 index rose…
