Ripple-linked XRP slips 2.5% below $1.42 as traders watch breakout
XRP retreated after failing to hold above $1.45, and the pullback comes despite Ripple joining JPMorgan Chase and Mastercard in moving further into institutional finance through cross-border tokenized Treasury settlements. This drop is important as XRP is now back near the same breakout area that traders had been waiting for confirmation from a few days…
Six underage girls recovered in sweeping operation targeting notorious trafficking corridor
At least six underage girls were found during a sweep last month targeting prostitution-related activity in Portland, Oregon, police announced Thursday. The girls, who ranged in age from 13 to 17, were recovered after a law enforcement operation was launched on April 15, according to officials with the Portland Police Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) and…
The great derivatives disconnect: Why ‘negative’ funding is actually a bullish signal for Bitcoin
Bitcoin Bitcoin$79,512.22 While spot prices continue to move higher, funding rates are flashing one of their most bearish positioning signals in years. Caerus Global founder and CIO James Aitchison said at the 2026 Consensus Conference in Miami that annualized financing rates have been approaching -4%. This means longs will be paid to hold exposure, a…
Leipzig to bid farewell to Gruda with no permanent deal in sight
Brajan Gruda will officially bid farewell to RB Leipzig on Saturday – with his loan expiring and no purchase option agreed. For now, he will return to Brighton, but Leipzig and Gruda have already established a good relationship. advertise According to German Sky TV, both parties attach great importance to each other, but Brighton will…
Virginia Democrats won the vote on the map, but voters lost the fight
Virginia Democrats celebrated with champagne last month. After winning about 51.5% of the vote, they gained the right to redraw the state’s congressional maps, giving themselves more than 90% representation. Their proposed map, while still likely to be blocked by the state Supreme Court, would cause as many as four seats in the Republican-controlled House…
The stablecoin queue: 20 banks and tech giants are waiting to issue tokens with Anchorage Digital
As many as 20 financial institutions and big tech companies are lining up to issue their own stablecoins with Anchorage Digital, CEO of U.S.-regulated cryptocurrency custodian Nathan McCauley told Consensus 2026 in Miami on Thursday. “Anchorage has won every large stablecoin issuance authorization in the entire space since the Genius Act was passed,” McCauley said….
Bayern Munich offer Anthony Gordon five-year deal as £80m Newcastle transfer looms
Bayern Munich has offered Anthony Gordon a five-year contract. It will depend on the Bundesliga champions agreeing a transfer deal with Newcastle for the first time this summer. It is understood the Magpies have a bid of around £80m for the versatile winger. advertise Bayern offers Anthony Gordon a contract Bayern remain committed to signing…
Melania Trump interrupted by laughter after mentioning husband’s empathy
The crowd chuckled at a Military Mother’s Day event when First Lady Melania Trump mentioned her husband’s empathy. President Donald Trump and the First Lady welcome military mothers to the White House on May 6. Melania Trump, the mother of Barron Trump, said a mother’s love and strength are at the core of America’s strength….
Bitcoin price news: BTC closing May over $76,000 would confirm bull market, Tom Lee says
Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine (BMNR) and co-founder of Fundstrat, said the cryptocurrency bear market may be over, arguing that a new cycle driven by tokenization and artificial intelligence-driven financial services is starting to take shape. Speaking at the Consensus 2026 conference in Miami on Thursday, Lee noted Bitcoin’s Bitcoin$79,512.22 The recent strength is a…
‘They have had a taste and want honey again’
For Crystal Palace, their European success lasted 12 months. Eberechi Eze moved to Arsenal after winning the FA Cup final, while captain Mark Gay almost moved to Liverpool, but the deal fell apart on deadline day as the Eagles could not find a replacement. advertise As European demands mount – Thursday’s game is their 55th…
