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By Brian Green, updated March 20, 2026 The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is witnessing a tectonic shift that few predicted at the start of the decade. While the “Altcoin Seasons” of the past relied on speculative hype and meme-driven liquidity, the 2026 narrative is defined by utility, institutional-grade assets, and one name: Hyperliquid. A record-breaking Hyperliquid open interest of $1.43 billion marks the beginning of this new era. On March 14, 2026, Hyperliquid shattered records by reaching an aggregated open interest (OI) of $1.43 billion. But the real shockwave wasn’t the number itself—it was the composition of that volume. For…

R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) French Grandmaster (GM) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has ranked India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the third tier (B tier) for the upcoming Candidates tournament, calling it a bit of a “hot take”.While he made it clear that all eight players have a chance to win, he based his ranking mainly on current form rather than pure skill.Explaining his decision, Vachier-Lagrave, as quoted by The Indian Express, said, “It’s harsh because you know that skill-wise, if we were in the first six or eight months of 2025 right now, Pragg would have been at S tier.” Watch Abhimanyu Puranik Exclusive:…

US higher education is undergoing a decisive shift as artificial intelligence moves to the centre of academic programmes. Northwestern University’s upcoming AI major highlights a nationwide push to blend technical expertise with ethical awareness, as institutions respond to industry pressure and prepare students to navigate both the power and risks of intelligent systems. Artificial intelligence has moved decisively from research corridors into the core of undergraduate education across the United States, forcing universities to redraw academic priorities with unusual speed.In the latest move, Northwestern University has announced a standalone undergraduate major in artificial intelligence, scheduled to roll out in the…

The Algorand Foundation has cut 25% of its workforce, sending a sharp signal to holders that the bear market’s chill is far from over. This isn’t just corporate restructuring; it is a defensive maneuver to preserve runway as the ALGO token languishes near historic lows. For investors, the question now is singular and urgent: Is this a sign of a lean, disciplined survival strategy, or a distress signal from a shrinking ecosystem? Today, the Algorand Foundation made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce by 25%. This decision was not taken lightly and is in response to the uncertain global…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz believes the period of very large crypto gains may be nearing its end. He said the market currently attracts more cautious institutional investors, while many retail traders who chased high returns have stepped back.Speaking at the CNBC Digital Finance Forum in New York, Novogratz compared the two groups of investors. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe – We publish new crypto explainer videos every week! What is ENS? Ethereum Name Service Explained (ANIMATED) He said, “Retail people don’t get into crypto because…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled around 257 points, or 0.6%, on Friday as all three major US indices tracked toward a fourth consecutive losing week. The S&P 500 fell 0.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite underperformed with a decline of 1.2%. Overnight strikes between Iran and Israel, fresh attacks on energy sites in the Persian Gulf, and a Wall Street Journal report that the Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional Marines to the Middle East all weighed on sentiment. Volatility was amplified by the quarterly quadruple witching event, which saw trillions of dollars in options and futures expire, driving heavier…

Scaling Success In Workforce Development In​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ the fast-evolving business world of today, companies should invest in upskilling and reskilling their employees continuously if they want to stay in the game. Managed learning services provide a holistic, end-to-end solution that encompasses the design, delivery, and optimization of corporate learning initiatives. Instead of managing training internally, businesses engage with professional providers who handle learning strategy, administration, technology, and content delivery to deliver tangible business results. Managed learning services are more than just traditional training outsourcing. They bring together learning strategy and organizational goals in such a way that development programs become a…

Inspired by the Western movies he adored throughout his youth, Chuck had a specific vision for his career when he did enter the acting world. “When I got into the film business, my aim was to adopt a positive persona, of a guy who fights against injustice,” he told Empire in 2007, before quipping, “And it saved me, because my acting was atrocious to say the least!” After all, one of his favorite parts of playing the titular Cordell Walked was “bringing bad guys to justice.” And while Chuck was outspoken about his conservative political beliefs throughout his life, unlike his acting…

For people of faith who just want to see Bible stories on screen, Fox’s “The Faithful: Women of the Bible” will work. It’s essentially a series of three made-for-TV movies that tell different Old Testament stories from women’s perspectives. The first film, “The Woman Who Bowed to No One,” which was the only one given to critics, dramatizes the journey of Sarah (Minnie Driver) and Hagar (Natacha Karam). In this version, Abraham (Jeffrey Donovan) is a side character, and Sarah is a force to be reckoned with. These stories have endured for thousands of years, at least in part, because…

Happy Friday and aren’t all Fridays happy as it is a day of new music releases & the start of the weekend! We have a bunch of old bands with new albums or reissues and I’m good with that. Can’t wait to hear the releases from Aerosmith and Tyketto as those should keep me busy for awhile. What you do you want to hear this week or what have we missed. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Also, do you like the new Friday New Release photo above? If so, that will be…