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The anticipation is building for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, where team strategies will be built, and fortunes will be made. As is often the case, uncapped stars are likely to remain a key focus. They generally fall into a limited price category and possess immense skill, with the majority standing on the edge of making their international debuts for their respective countries. Franchises will keenly compete for these high-potential players, eager to secure versatile and future-proof talent. Here are some uncapped stars, all with a base price of INR 30 lakh, who are expected to trigger intense…

Xabi Alonso has the full backing of Jude Bellingham amid growing speculation the Real Madrid manger could be in danger of losing his job after defeat against Manchester City in the Champions League. Los Blancos suffered a second-straight defeat at the Bernabeu as they were beaten 2-1 by Manchester City just three days after losing to Celta Vigo in LaLiga. Rodrygo ended his 32-game goal drought but a comeback before the break courtesy of Nico O’Reilly and an Erling Haaland penalty turned the tie in City’s favour as Real’s dismal run was extended to just two wins from their last…

Steven Stamkos Should Go To A Team With a Creative Centerman Anthony DiMarco of the Daily Faceoff joined TSN Radio in Montreal to discuss the potential for Steven Stamkos to be traded from the Nashville Predators and where the best fit would be. Di Marco stated that if Stamkos moves, he needs to be with a creative centerman. NHLRumors.com Transcriptions Host: “I jump back to (Steven) Stamkos, because you guys were discussing Stamkos. To me, do you think Stamkos, his game has kind of tailed off a bit with his age? He was a goal scorer. Goal scorers at later…

John LaurensonBusiness reporter, Lugano, SwitzerlandAFP via Getty ImagesShops and restaurants across the Swiss city of Lugano now accept bitcoinIn a McDonald’s by a lake surrounded by mountains, in the centre of the Swiss city of Lugano, a customer orders coffee.”Can I pay with bitcoin?” he asks, and the person behind the counter holds out what looks like a credit card payment terminal.It is in fact a machine for paying by crypto currency. The equipment has been distributed free to local retail businesses by the city council.The buyer pays by contactless, from the bitcoin wallet on his mobile phone. The bill…

This piece is featured in the print edition of Bitcoin Magazine, The Freedom Issue. We’re sharing it here as a sample of the ideas explored throughout the full issue. On November 3, 2025, the freedom for developers to build financial privacy software is on trial. Samourai Wallet was a Bitcoin privacy wallet developed by Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill. It included specialized privacy tools that mixed the coins of wallet users in ways that required no third-party custody. The service’s servers helped coordinate “mixing” — methods to conceal the origin of coins and offer users some degree of forward…

‘Dhurandhar’ starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and more, has been hogging the limelight for several reasons, one of which is its impressive box office collection. In just six days of its theatrical run, it has surpassed the lifetime box office score of several previous releases. According to the latest trade report, the high-octane action drama is eyeing the Rs 200 crore milestone, which, considering the current pace of the movie, is not a far-fetched goal. Read to know more about ‘Dhurandhar’s box office.’Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 6: Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar film to join…

By John Morris, updated December 10, 2025 The cryptocurrency market is constantly evolving, and Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs) have emerged as one of the most exciting ways for investors to participate in early-stage projects. As 2025 unfolds, several IDOs, including promising decentralized finance token opportunities, are set to launch with verified information on ICOHolder, providing transparency and reliability for potential investors. Here’s a detailed overview of the top IDOs to watch, including launch dates, participation conditions, and the sectors likely to experience rapid growth. Verified IDOs Provide Confidence Investing in IDOs can be risky, especially with the proliferation of unverified…

Alex Carey of Australia walks from the field during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey said England’s mid-series break in Noosa could help them, but cautioned Australia against relaxing despite the 2-0 lead in the Ashes. Carey said memories of the 2023 Ashes in England, when Australia were unable to win the series after leading 2-0, would keep his side alert.England reached Noosa, a resort town on the Queensland coast, on Tuesday for a four-night break.…

Carina Hong’s path into artificial intelligence began far earlier than her decision to leave Stanford University. Before founding Axiom Math in March, Hong studied mathematics and physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduating with a grade of 4.9 out of 5.0. She then completed a Master of Science in Neuroscience at the University of Oxford. Her academic record marked her as a rising researcher, and she later received a Rhodes Scholarship. Yet she chose to step out of formal study and move into startup building, driven by a belief that the next frontier in AI will be shaped by…