Prediction markets firms take heat in Senate Commerce hearing scrutinizing surge
Prediction market platforms run by Kalshi and Crypto.com came under intense questioning for two hours at a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing, including scrutiny of the platforms’ advertising practices, regulatory disputes and the cheating they may encourage. “We want athletes to compete on merit, but the opportunity to make money may attract gamblers – and…
Hackney and Charles: Man United target Championship maestros
Manchester United are on the lookout for two of the Championship’s best midfielders, with the club considering a move for Hayden Hackney and Shay Charles, a new report has revealed. Strengthen the lineup Ineos’ priority in his third summer at the helm of Manchester United is to overhaul the midfield, with previous transfer windows focused…
Arizona executes inmate who set couple on fire in ‘horrific attack’
Arizona has executed a death row inmate who set two people on fire more than 20 years ago, killing one and forever changing the life of another. On Wednesday, May 20, the state executed 63-year-old Leroy McGill by lethal injection for the 2002 murder of 21-year-old Charles Perez. Perez and his girlfriend accused McGill of…
Latest Congressional swing at crypto tax reform would direct IRS to review de minimis exemptions
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a revised cryptocurrency tax bill that would update the tax code to better address cryptocurrency use cases and, if signed into law, direct the Internal Revenue Service to analyze the possible impact of de minimis exemptions. Congressmen Steven Horsford (D-N.V.), Max Miller (R-Ohio), Susan DelBene (D-Wash.), and…
Heineken hosting Women’s Champions League watch party in London
With the UEFA Women’s Champions League final taking place in Norway this weekend, Heineken is hosting a watch party in Hackney, Oslo. With Norway’s advertising laws prohibiting alcohol brands from promoting themselves in Oslo, the beer company is shifting its focus from the host city to a venue in east London. advertise Hackney, Oslo will…
Platner holds 7 point lead over Collins in new Maine Senate poll
A new poll shows Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plattner leading Sen. Susan Collins by 7 percentage points in the race for the seat. In the General Atlantic Research poll, 48% of likely voters said they would support Plattner in a hypothetical matchup, while 41% said they would support Collins. Eleven percent are undecided. Broken…
Securitize posts record revenue in the first quarter as it gears up for public listing
Securitize reported record quarterly revenue as the tokenization platform continues to move toward an eventual public listing through its proposed SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT), underscoring growing institutional demand for tokenized real-world assets despite continued profitability pressures. The Miami-based company reported Wednesday that first-quarter revenue rose 39% year-over-year to $19.5 million, the…
AT&T sues California in bid to stop offering traditional phone service
David Shepherdson WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) – AT&T filed a lawsuit against California officials on Wednesday, seeking a court order declaring that it does not have to continue providing traditional copper phone service to new customers as the company vows to spend $19 billion to buy modern telecommunications services. AT&T said California requires U.S. wireless…
Fit-again Baloucoune starts for Ulster in final
Ulster have been given a major boost after fit winger Robert Balukuna was named as a starter for Friday’s European Challenge Cup final against Montpellier. Balukuon suffered an elbow injury during Ireland’s Triple Crown win over Scotland in March and is expected to be sidelined for three months. advertise But after returning to training early,…
Why Henley T-Shirts Are a Must-Have in Every Wardrobe
A henley shirt might look like a simple variation of a regular t-shirt. But once you wear one, the difference becomes clear. The defining feature is the buttoned placket at the neckline, which adds just enough detail to elevate an otherwise basic piece. It sits somewhere between a casual tee and a polo, giving it…
