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Mastercard, as part of its crypto expansion strategy, is close to acquiring the crypto tech company, Zerohash for roughly $1.5 to $2 billion. For the uninitiated, Zerohash, founded in 2017 and based out of Chicago, provides backend support that lets fintechs and other financial institutions add crypto, stablecoin and tokenization features on to their platforms via APIs. The backend solution package also includes custody, conversions and payouts. According to a 29 October report by Fortune, if Mastercard manages to bring Zerohash in-house, its tools will help the financial giant strengthen its role in handling stablecoins and other blockchain-based payments. Moreover,…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The global non-fungible token market has experienced extreme volatility in October, driven by geopolitical news from the United States and other prominent countries. Earlier this month, Trump imposed a tax on products from China and Canada. This form of geopolitics harshly impacted the NFT market, liquidating more than $1.2 billion. Despite this volatility, the global NFT market has recorded a trading sales volume of +$605 million in October 2025, up +8% from September. NFT Sales Jump 8% To $605M In October Data compiled by CryptoSlam.io, an on-chain…

The GBP/USD forecast shows the pound steady amid improved sentiment and a less dovish Fed.  Chair Powell reduced interest rates by 25 bps on Wednesday but provided no clarity on another cut in December.  Traders look forward to FOMC members Bowman and Logan’s speeches for further Fed policy direction.  The GBP/USD forecast reflects a downward momentum, as it trades around 1.3180, following a slight recovery towards the 1.3200 level earlier in the session. The pound sterling faced pressure as the dollar strengthened amid the progressing trade talks. On Thursday, President Trump and Xi decided to cooperate and support the dollar.…

Absorb LMS is a well-known name in the corporate learning world. It gets a lot of attention for its deep e-commerce engine, making it a common choice for businesses that sell training. The learning platform also efficiently manages complex external training programs for customers, franchises, or partners. But no single learning management system, even a very capable one, can be the perfect tool for every company. Every organization has its own specific budget, internal goals, and team culture. And sometimes, when Absorb LMS doesn’t meet those needs, many L&D leaders hunt for an alternative.  This list explores the best alternatives…

NEED TO KNOW Demi Lovato is opening up about married life with husband Jordan “Jutes” LutesShe spoke to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe for a new interview”I’ve definitely been in relationships before and thought I’ve been in love, but I’ve never loved like this,” said Lovato Jordan “Jutes” Lutes brings joy to Demi Lovato’s life. In a new interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, the “Fast” singer got emotional as she opened up about married life with husband Jutes and how her love for him has only grown since they tied the knot in May. “I’ve definitely been in relationships before…

Change was in the air at Aardman Animation in the early 2000s. After decades of making a name for themselves through animated ads and celebrated shorts, it was only natural for the studio to get bigger. ​“I personally think of the Aardman story as being very linear,” says co-founder Peter Lord, talking to Little White Lies over Zoom. ​“That’s my optimistic post-rationalisation. We started out as two school boys, did a bit of work, had a little breakthrough with Morph, had good luck and good timing, and a company that started with two guys ended up with hundreds and hundreds.”Those two school boys – Peter…

Saya ingat pertama kali mendengar tentang Tarisland. Awalnya, saya hanya mendengar dari seorang teman gamer yang tidak berhenti memuji keindahan dunia virtual ini. “Kamu harus coba sendiri, Hidayat. Ini bukan sekadar game, tapi pengalaman hidup dalam dunia lain,” katanya. Awalnya, saya skeptis. Saya sudah mencoba banyak game, dari MMORPG besar hingga indie, tetapi klaim seperti itu selalu terdengar dilebih-lebihkan. Namun, rasa penasaran itu membara, dan akhirnya saya memutuskan untuk menjajal Tarisland.Pertama Kali Masuk ke TarislandSaat pertama kali masuk ke Tarisland, saya langsung terpesona. Dunia ini bukan hanya indah secara visual, tetapi juga terasa hidup. Pepohonan bergoyang seiring angin, burung-burung berkicau,…

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The young Australian opener, Phoebe Litchfield, delivered a sensational performance in the high-stakes Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semi-final against India at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. She slammed a magnificent century, cementing her status as one of Australia’s emerging batting stars. This knock was pivotal after Australia, who won the toss and elected to bat first, lost captain Alyssa Healy early on, necessitating a rebuilding partnership. Litchfield’s century was a blend of aggression and timing, achieving a remarkable milestone in a knockout fixture.Phoebe Litchfield’s record breaking knock in the Women’s World Cup 2025 knockout against IndiaLitchfield scored…

The New Jersey Devils sit atop the NHL through ten games, boasting a 16-point start and an 8-2-0 record. They are a perfect 5-0 on home ice and lead the Metropolitan Division, signaling themselves as one of the early juggernauts of the 2025-26 season. This week, the red-hot Devils head West, kicking off a challenging road trip that may serve as an early-season litmus test. The Devils begin a three-games-in-four-nights sequence Wednesday in San Jose. They will then face tough matchups in Los Angeles and Anaheim before returning home to face the Montreal Canadiens on November 6. Though New Jersey…