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The warning from the crypto industry is becoming blunt: the United States is losing the regulatory race, and Europe is picking up the slack. Following a closed-door meeting with the Senate Banking Committee on March 23, industry leaders are signaling that further delays to the CLARITY Act could permanently damage American competitiveness. While the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework is already operational, providing clear rules of the road, the U.S. remains stuck in committee debates. The frustration is palpable. Industry experts argue that every month the U.S. delays, capital and innovation migrate to jurisdictions where the rules are…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! Backpack, a crypto exchange created by former FTX employees, plans to introduce a new token with a total supply of 1 billion units. The exchange announced on X that the token release will begin with 25% of the supply, or 250 million tokens. The company has not yet shared the exact launch date.A further 37.5% of the supply, equal to 375 million tokens, will be released before any public listing. According to CEO Armani Ferrante, these tokens will unlock only after the company reaches certain goals, such as entering another market or…

UOB’s Global Economics & Markets Research, via Julia Goh and Loke Siew Ting, notes that the central bank of the Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) kept the RRP (Reverse Repurchase Rate) rate at 4.25% in an off-cycle meeting as supply-driven inflation and Middle East risks intensify. The bank expects a prolonged policy pause, with core inflation and second-round effects guiding decisions and fiscal policy taking a larger role.BSP seen on prolonged policy pause”In view of the fluid situation and uncertainty over the duration and severity of the Middle East conflict, we maintain a cautious stance and continue to expect…

Beyond LMS: The Future Of Learning Systems For many years, Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have been the backbone of corporate training. Organizations have relied on LMS platforms to deliver structured training programs, track employee progress, and manage compliance requirements efficiently. These systems brought much-needed standardization and control to corporate learning, enabling organizations to scale training across distributed teams. However, the nature of work has changed significantly. Today’s workplaces are dynamic, fast-paced, and deeply interconnected. Employees are expected to learn continuously, adapt quickly to new tools, and apply knowledge in real time. In this environment, traditional learning approaches—centered around static courses…

There’s a lot more thought that goes into shoe shopping for a wedding guest look than for any other occasion. Not only is there a dress code to follow (and I swear they’re getting more and more confusing), but you’ll want to prioritize comfort. Ya know, so you can tear it up on the dance floor and lunge during the bouquet toss.  Luckily, we scoured the internet (including thousands of reviews) to find the best of the best styles for your next spring invite. Amazon, DSW, and more retailers have seriously good finds that feel seasonal, chic, and won’t keep…

If you ever find yourself wandering the streets of east London on a Friday night, maybe a few virgin Sea Breezes into your evening, you’ll likely see someone unironically sporting the scorpion jacket that Ryan Gosling wore in Nicolas Winding Refn’s 2011 film, Drive. If you’re someone who would recognise that jacket in the wild, then this is the video essay for you – an exploration into Gosling’s jacket-wearing habits across an entire glittering screen career. Filmmaker Luís Azevedo rifles through Gosling’s wardrobe and digs out examples of slick and stylish outerwear that, while not quite rivalling the scorpion jacket, prove that this…

For My Sunday Song #477, we are talking about the song from the Christian Metal band Decyfer Down called “Fight Like This”. The album, ‘End of Grey’, was released on June 6, 2006 and the single, “Fight Like This”, and all three other singles went to #1 on the Christian Rock Charts and #43 on the Christian album chart. The band consisted of Caleb Oliver on vocals and bass, Brandon Mills and Christopher Clonts both on guitar and last but not least, drummer Josh Oliver. Strangely, it was the only album to feature Caleb on lead vocals. The song is…

For over two decades, gold’s role as a staple investment has grown more pronounced in the global financial system. Since 2000, the commodity has outperformed all major US stock indices. It has preserved purchasing power, protected investors during crises, and hedged against policy shifts. The forces propelling gold higher today extend beyond its safe-haven status. A mix of technological change and geopolitical restructuring is reshaping how investors view gold. The result is a powerful combination of structural demand and constrained supply. These conditions help explain gold’s strong performance and why many believe its appeal is far from over.  Below are…

Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was yet again targeted by the fans on social media during the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 28.Even last year, Harbhajan, alongside his fellow commentators Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina, was slammed for the quality of Hindi commentary. At that time, the former World Cup winner promised to consider the feedback and took it positively.Harbhajan Singh targeted by fans during IPL 2026 openerBut this time, the legendary off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has completely lost his cool and…

Winger Timothy Weah says the US team need to “get back into the lab and work” after the World Cup co-hosts were thrashed by Belgium in Atlanta on Saturday. The visitors ran riot at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, putting five past their hosts to pile further pressure on US head coach Mauricio Pochettino with just a few months until this summer’s tournament. Weston McKennie had opened the scoring for the US in the first half, but the Red Devils responded with goals from Zeno Debast, Amadou Onana, a Charles De Ketelaere penalty and a brace from substitute Dodi Lukebakio. Patrick Agyemang…