BIS report warns crypto exchanges’ rapid growth and lack of standardized rules leave users at risk

Cryptocurrency exchanges are increasingly offering bank-like services such as loans and yield products but without the protection offered by traditional financial institutions, according to a report released by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) on Thursday. “What appear to be high-yielding savings products are actually unsecured loans to lightly regulated shadow banks,” the report said….

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Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center’s indictment and prepare for legal fights

WASHINGTON (AP) — This week’s criminal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center has drawn outrage but not surprise from civil rights leaders who have been bracing for more than a year for increased legal scrutiny by the Trump administration and a coordinated response. Advocates discussed in several rounds of phone calls after the indictment…

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K.C. Concepcion’s fantasy football outlook after Cleveland Browns take WR in 2026 NFL Draft

Yahoo’s Justin Boone breaks down KC Concepcion His fantasy football prospects after being selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, including wide receiver projection and rankings moving forward. You can also read His reaction to every fantasy-related pick in the first round. KC Concepcion, WR, Browns (No….

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Harvard students revolt over new grading policy they call ‘racist’

Some Harvard students have launched a petition urging the university to abandon plans to introduce grading reforms, calling it “racist.” “This petition calls on Harvard to reject the proposed grading policy, arguing that it is not only flawed but actually racially harmful,” petition Angelina Agostini, a freshman at Harvard University, wrote on Change.org. “We address…

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