Citi exec says fragmented crypto systems risk repeating old banking problems
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Tokenized currencies cannot live up to their promise if they remain siled within individual banks, said Ryan Rugg, head of digital assets for treasury and trade solutions at Citigroup. Speaking at the Consensus conference in Miami, Large corporate customers are looking not for a single banking solution but for systems that…
Best social media reactions from Texas A&M’s 16-7 win over PVAMU
The Texas A&M baseball team ended midweek action with a 16-7 win over Prairie View A&M as the Aggies head toward another must-win Southeastern Conference series this weekend. The Maroon and White dropped from No. 4 to No. 8 in the College Baseball RPI after the program lost to Auburn in the SEC series for…
Crypto’s barbell; speculation and stablecoin payments won users, Tempo’s Romero says
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — After years of experimentation, today’s cryptocurrencies have boiled down to two core uses: transactions and payments. Speaking during a fireside chat at Consensus 2026 in Miami, Dan Romero, Tempo’s head of marketing, said the industry is forming a “barbell” between speculative trading such as the Hyperliquid market on the one hand…
Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme
A man with multiple aliases used the names of the prominent Astor family to defraud a Mexican billionaire of approximately $450 million through a phony stock-backed loan scheme, according to a newly unsealed U.S. indictment and other court records. Federal prosecutors allege that 63-year-old Vladimir Sklarov, also known as Gregory Mitchell and Mark Simon Bentley,…
State Street says institutions want improved blockchain security in wake of recent DeFi attacks
Large traditional financial firms need guardrails in the world of blockchain-based assets, especially given that decentralized finance (DeFi) remains so vulnerable to hacks and losses, the head of digital assets at custodial banking giant State Street said on Tuesday at the Consensus conference in Miami. What’s still fresh in people’s minds is that last month…
Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Pistons Game 1 – Unforced errors seal their fate
The Cleveland Cavaliers missed a steal in Game 1 against the Detroit Pistons. Let’s take a look at today’s winners and losers. Loser – Mistake Cleveland committed 20 turnovers tonight and gave up 31 points. This is probably the quickest way to guarantee yourself failure down the road. advertise The ball was especially slippery for…
Kraken eyes IPO as it partners with MoneyGram to bridge crypto-to-cash gap
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Payward and Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi said cryptocurrency exchanges are “about 80% ready” to go public, underscoring the company’s IPO ambitions as it forges a new partnership with MoneyGram aimed at solving the “last mile” problem for cryptocurrencies. Sethi, who spoke at the Consensus Conference in Miami alongside MoneyGram Chairman and…
New weapons charges filed against suspect in deadly shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An Australian man accused of massacring 15 people during Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney’s Bondi Beach will face 19 additional charges related to the attack, officials said Wednesday. Naveed Akram has been charged with 59 counts, including murder, attempted murder and committing a terrorist act, after two gunmen opened fire at…
Florida 12-year-old accused of threatening teacher, saying she will ‘shoot up’ school
A 12-year-old Florida girl is facing felony charges after authorities say she used a classmate’s account to make chilling threats to “shoot up” her elementary school. The girl was charged with making a written or electronic threat to kill and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, both felonies, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office….
Robert Kraft expresses “hope” that next labor deal will expand season to 18 games
Probably not”inevitable“The NFL expanded the regular season to 18 games. It is inevitable that the NFL will try. patriots owner robert craft Talk about an 18-game seasonThere are 16 international competitions held every year, with many held in recent months. He is quoted in a new article vanity fair Commissioner Roger Goodell’s profile shows he…
