XO Market bets on user-generated prediction markets to rival Polymarket and Kalshi
XO Market is betting that the future of prediction markets will not be one where a centralized team decides what people can trade, but rather the users themselves. The startup just closed a $6 million seed round led by 20VC, Picus Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Venture Together and a group of angel investors including Australian cricket…
McLaren Golf can make the clubs, but the real test is just starting
MIAMI, Fla. – There is a valid version of the McLaren Golf story. The clubs are real and the shows are there. I’ve used the 3 series irons and you can feel it right away. There’s a clean, solid feel when hitting the ball, and feedback that makes better players nod quietly and reach for…
Israel defense chief warns strikes on Iran could resume soon, signals campaign not over
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Thursday that Israel could soon resume military operations against Iran, a sign that despite what he said was a devastating setback for Tehran, Israel believes the broader campaign may not be complete yet. Speaking at a ceremony to promote the incoming Israeli Air Force chief, Katz said Iran…
Crypto hacks continue as Wasabi Protocol drained of $4.5 million in admin key compromise
DeFi can’t stop the bleeding, and Wasabi Protocol is the latest to discover why. Security firm Blockaid said in an This is the latest hacking incident in a month, with at least 12 incidents causing DeFi losses of more than $605 million. The attack is very similar to the April 1 Drift Protocol breach, in…
Friday Cheese Curds: Work begins today with rookie minicamp
Today marks another important milestone for the Green Bay Packers as they prepare for the 2026 season. Rookie minicamp opens today, giving the Packers’ six draft picks, reported undrafted free agents and numerous draft invitees their first chance to impress the team’s coaching staff and front office. Because teams have more players on their 90-man…
BTC price faces $80,000 resistance as derivatives show signs of risk aversion: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin Bitcoin$77,982.76although it’s slightly greenish, which can be shocking. The largest cryptocurrency has gained less than 0.5% since midnight UTC, with the strong move towards $80,000 likely to encounter resistance. Luke Deans, a senior researcher at Bitwise, told CoinDesk that this is because short-term holders’ cost basis is centered around that price. The move above…
Ravens’ Jesse Minter is masterful, but Trey Hendrickson is a machine
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter deserves a mention as a defensive mastermind. Minter’s performance alone helped the Los Angeles Chargers rank 10th in opponents rushing yards per game last season. Despite having almost no All-Pro players on their roster last year, the Chargers will have 45 sacks in 2025, ranking 10th in the NFL….
Three months after Nancy Guthrie’s abduction, sheriff’s office renews plea as key questions remain unanswered
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for three months after a suspected kidnapping from her bedroom in her decades-long home in the Catalina Foothills, north of Tucson, Arizona. Local authorities said search and rescue efforts “remain actively underway.” “We encourage anyone with information regarding Nancy Guthrie’s case…
Seasonal trends favor bulls even as BTC price ends April in a defensive mood: Crypto Daily
Bitcoin Bitcoin$77,954.82 Stocks are on the defensive as April comes to a close, although seasonal trends suggest any pullback may be short-lived and could pave the way for a fresh leg higher in the coming weeks. Data dating back to 2013 shows that May tends to be a bullish month for the largest cryptocurrency, rising…
Kentucky Derby 2026 odds, betting, post position, updated field: Renegade remains favorite for 152nd Run for the Roses
Renegade earned the No. 1 spot and was a 4-1 favorite in the early going into the 152nd Kentucky Derby, but was eclipsed by the Cougars early Tuesday. With the odds constantly changing, Renegade is back as the favorite, but with company. The other four horses in the 20-horse field all have single-digit odds: Happy…
