Crypto exchange Gemini has listed Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, for trading. The move was confirmed in a recent announcement by the exchange, stating that deposits and withdrawals are now enabled for the asset. Gemini Lists Ripple Stablecoin RLUSD According to an X post, crypto exchange Gemini has enabled trading, deposits, and withdrawals for RLUSD. The announcement follows a cryptic message earlier ...
The International Court of Justice has dismissed Sudan’s case alleging that the United Arab Emirates violated the Genocide Convention by supporting paramilitary forces in the Darfur region. The court said Monday it did not have the jurisdiction to enact provision measures against the UAE, as Sudan had requested, and its judges voted to end the case. The UAE was quick ...
Malik Khadim’s lips tremble, his voice chokes and his head dips as he raises a hand to his grief-stricken face. It’s a vain effort to stem the tears gushing down his gaunt and weatherbeaten cheeks. Khadim is a farmer who lives on the Pakistani side of the de-facto border in the disputed Kashmir region known as the Line of Control, ...
Israel struck Houthi targets in Yemen on Monday night, an Israeli security source said, one day after a ballistic missile struck Tel Aviv’s international airport. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to retaliate at a time and place of Israel’s choosing and promised Sunday that a powerful response would be coming. These attacks mark the first Israeli strikes in ...
Communication Services Drops to #5 The composition of the top five sectors remains largely stable this week, with only slight adjustments in positioning. Consumer staples continue to lead the pack, followed by utilities, financials, real estate (moving up one spot), and communication services (dropping to fifth). This defensive lineup persists despite a rallying market, presenting an interesting dilemma for sector ...
Footwear giant Skechers has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm 3G Capital for $63 per share, ending its nearly three-decade run as a public company, the retailer announced Monday. The price 3G Capital agreed to pay represents a 30% premium to Skechers’ current valuation on the public markets, which is in line with similar takeover deals. Shares of Skechers soared ...
The 2025 Miami Grand Prix saw continued dominance for McLaren as Oscar Piastri won his third consecutive race. Piastri’s now won four of the first six races and he’s gaining momentum as the top challenger for the 2025 drivers’ championship. He had an NFL star cheering him on Sunday in Miami in Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The Vikings ...
Local favorite and native Texan Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player, prevailed at the 2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson, shooting a 31 under to tie the PGA Tour scoring record, finishing at 253 for the week. Scheffler was eight shots ahead of second-place Erik van Rooyen, the largest margin of victory at the event since 1983. Scheffler’s win at ...
The Pittsburgh Pirates fan who plunged 21 feet onto the warning track in right field at PNC Park last week is recovering, according to a statement on Saturday that accompanied his GoFundMe page. Kavan Markwood, a 20-year-old who was at Wednesday night’s game between the Pirates and visiting Chicago Cubs and was sitting in the front row, put both hands on ...
Gold trended down this week, dropping to just over US$3,200 per ounce on the first day of May. While the yellow metal remains historically high after a strong run this year, its price has pulled back from last week’s record-setting level of US$3,500, causing concern for some market participants. However, many experts agree that this week’s retreat isn’t a reason ...
Bitcoin price briefly crossed $98,200 on Friday before slipping into a two-day pullback, reflecting lower weekend liquidity and growing macro caution. Bitcoin Stalls Below $98K, Amid Lean Weekend Volumes Bitcoin slid 0.7% on Sunday, May 4, falling below $96,000 for the first time since midweek. The drop marks a second consecutive day of losses, following a strong institutional-led rally that ...
Ethereum price continued to consolidate above $1,820 over the weekend, outperforming BTC over the 14-day timeframe. Ethereum (ETH) Consolidates as Vitalik Shares Fresh Proposal Ethereum held steady above $1,820 across the weekend, registering relative strength compared to Bitcoin, which slid below $96,000. According to CoinGecko, ETH price posted a 14-day gain of 15.7% while Bitcoin price rally was subdued at ...