Western Union (WU) gears up stablecoin launch to settle global transactions without SWIFT
Western Union (WU) is preparing to launch a stablecoin strategy that could reshape how the 175-year-old money transfer company settles payments across its global network. Western Union’s U.S. dollar stablecoin (USDPT) is in the final stages of preparation and is expected to launch next month, CEO Devin McGranahan said during the company’s first-quarter earnings call….
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge on Monday sentenced “Dances with Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse to life in prison for sexually assaulting Native women and girls. A jury had previously found him guilty of 13 counts, most of which related to the sexual assault of three women. The accusers and their families told…
Nuggets go ‘all hands on deck’ to keep series, season alive vs. Timberwolves
DENVER — With the season quickly approaching, Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman said before the game that Monday night’s Game 5 will be “all hands on deck.” This is not a smokescreen. With Aaron Gordon suffering a calf injury, the Nuggets began looking early for players whose previous roles in this series ranged from…
Bitcoin signals flash caution as conference kicks off and momentum fades
Bitcoin’s rally late Sunday stalled near $79,400 and is starting to show signs of weakness, with multiple indicators pointing to potential short-term weakness as the price moves back toward around $77,000. First, the Coinbase Premium Index turned negative for the first time since April 8, according to Coinglass data. Bitcoin prices also rose from $66,000…
Baby on board: Paramedics help passenger give birth just before Delta flight lands
Please buckle up, make sure your tray table is in the upright and locked position, and prepare for delivery. A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta gave birth to a healthy 5 1/2-pound girl Friday night before the Boeing 737 landed at Portland International Airport in Oregon. Two paramedics who happened to…
No Milan forward safe from summer axe after drab performance in Juve draw
According to Calciomercato , Milan are likely to listen to offers for all forwards during the summer transfer window. this Rossoneri The striker’s poor performance in front of goal was once again in the spotlight as Milan drew 0-0 with Juventus at the San Siro on Sunday. advertise Sharing the spoils has moved Max Allegri’s…
Who’s pledging to Aave’s $300 million DeFi recovery effort after massive Kelp DAO exploit
In the often fractured world of decentralized finance, crises tend to expose fault lines. This time, they also displayed an unusual level of coordination. Aave, one of the largest lending protocols in DeFi, is at the center of an extensive recovery effort after suffering losses due to the Kelp DAO exploit, attracting capital and credit…
Theodore’s OT winner helps Knights even series with Mammoth
SALT LAKE CITY — The first-round series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoths promises to be a wild affair in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Boy, did we have a crazy time at Delta Center on Monday. Vegas leads 3-0. Utah State went on a four-game winning streak and took the lead in the…
Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration has disbanded the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired members said on Monday. Here are some details: • The independent commission was established in 1950 to guide the governance of the National Science Foundation and advise the President and…
BTC remains under pressure after three Bank of Japan (BoJ) members call for a rate hike
The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy decision on Tuesday boosted expectations of higher borrowing costs at the end of the second quarter. The Japanese yen is in favor, while Bitcoin remains under pressure. As widely expected by the market, the central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.75%. However, the decision was…
