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Lnfi Network, a DeFi platform on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, has integrated the RGB Protocol, enabling scalable, programmable assets on Bitcoin. Announced alongside RGB’s mainnet launch, this allows developers and users to trade and manage RGB-based assets using Lnfi’s infrastructure. Darius, co-founder of Lnfi Network, described the platform as “next-gen peer-to-peer financial infrastructure built to empower Bitcoin-native assets that can be settled on Lightning.” Operational on mainnet since late 2023, Lnfi processes $20-30 million in daily trading volume on its orderbook exchange, he said. RGB, developed by the LNP/BP Standards Association, uses off-chain smart contracts compatible with Lightning, supporting complex financial…

Mark SavageMusic CorrespondentReporting fromGlastonbury FestivalPA MediaLorde promised to play her new album Virgin in full to mark its releasePop star Lorde has launched the 2025 Glastonbury Festival with a surprise pre-lunchtime set to a packed crowd on the Woodsies stage.There was an almighty roar as she took to the stage, washed in strobe lights, and launched into her recent single Hammer.Just before her set, Glastonbury announced it had closed the Woodsies field due to overcrowding – after rumours about her appearance spread around the site.The New Zealander, whose hits include Royals, Green Light and Solar Power, previously played on the…

Rishabh Pant (Getty Image) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant is on the cusp of entering an elite club of visiting batters as India gear up for the second Test of the series against England at Edgbaston starting July 2. Following his twin centuries at Headingley, the 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is now one ton away from joining a legendary list that includes Don Bradman, Rahul Dravid and Brian Lara.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Pant smashed 134 and 118 in the first Test at Leeds, showcasing a dazzling array of strokes in both innings. Despite India’s five-wicket defeat after setting…

Software developer jobs shrink by over 70% in the US The software development career path, long considered one of the most reliable gateways into the American workforce, is now facing a severe downturn. According to new data from Revelio Labs, a workforce intelligence company, job postings for software developers in the U.S. fell by over 70% between Quarter 1 in 2023 and Quarter 1 in 2025 — a decline more than twice as steep as the 35.8% drop in white-collar postings overall.For thousands of new graduates with degrees in computer science, coding bootcamp credentials, or tech-focused MBAs, this sharp contraction…

The Trump administration is opening the door for cryptocurrency to play a role in the mortgage market. On June 25, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to begin developing systems that allow borrowers to count crypto holdings when applying for a mortgage. If regulated U.S. platforms hold the assets, lenders could factor them into the underwriting process, potentially helping more Americans qualify for home loans. It is a shift that blends digital assets with traditional finance in a way that would have seemed unlikely just a few years ago. Although the new policy is…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! Bit Digital, a company previously focused on Bitcoin mining, saw its share price decline after announcing a $150 million stock sale and a shift toward Ethereum staking. On June 26, Bit Digital stated that it would sell 75 million new shares at $2 each. The goal is to raise funds to expand its Ethereum holdings and grow its staking operations.This follows Bit Digital’s decision to shift its focus from Bitcoin BTC $106,812.22 to Ethereum ETH $2,432.53 . The company stated on June 25 that it plans to become an Ethereum-only staking and…

Forex trading is a craft that demands a certain level of discipline. Not only do you have to stick to a set of trading rules, but you also have to be able to keep your eyes on the prize at all times. This is what seasoned traders refer to as self-discipline. Mark Douglas, author of Trading in the Zone, defines self-discipline as “a mental technique to redirect our focus of attention to the object of our goal or desire, when that goal or desire conflicts with some other component of our mental environment.” Self-discipline is NOT a trait that you are born with.…

Should Your Organization Invest In VR Development For Employee Training? From equipment operation simulations to customer service scenarios, Virtual Reality activities have played a pivotal role in shaping modern L&D programs. In fact, well-known brands such as Fendi, Vodafone, and Johnson & Johnson have tapped into the power of this emerging technology to provide hands-on training. Through use cases and case studies, this eBook delves into how VR is transforming learning across industries. eBook ReleaseHeadset To Skillset: The Rise Of Virtual Reality In Workforce Training Discover how leading organizations are leveraging Virtual Reality in workforce training to onboard faster, upskill smarter,…

Nicola Peltz Beckham Was Allegedly in Tears When Wedding Guest Marc Anthony Shouted Out Victoria BeckhamMore recent fuel for the wedding drama fire: The newlyweds’ first dance didn’t go as expected, and it’s extremely unclear why it went down as it allegedly did. “Brooklyn and Nicola were under the impression they were being gifted their first dance by Marc Anthony,” a source told E! News in May. Instead, the singer announced, “‘Please welcome to the stage the most beautiful woman in the room—Victoria Beckham.’ Brooklyn wasn’t quite sure what to do and was put in an awkward situation.” Moreover, the…

No one signs up for the Squid Game—contestant or viewer alike—expecting to have a good time. Netflix’s smash-hit Korean thriller series was a massive, massive hit in its first season, partly due to its uncompromising (but hardly subtle) exploration of the vagaries of late-stage capitalism, literalizing the rat race we must all suffer through a series of deadly children’s games. The walls may start out pastel, but they run red not too long after the games begin. But off the back of that success, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk returned for a two-season continuation of the series; much like his protagonist, Seong…