LBank announced its Q1 2026 results, showing a surge in multi‑asset trading that pushed daily volume past two billion dollars. The exchange rolled out its TradFi section, allowing users to trade both traditional and digital assets from a single platform. On March 18 the volume milestone was hit, sig
Companies in China’s most polluting industries often get caught between two kinds of government pressure. One kind, called environmental subsidies, actually seems to push some firms toward lying about how green they are. It sounds backwards, but getting cash for being green can make managers focus o
A company that once printed glossy books for pop stars and popes has suddenly run out of cash. The publisher behind books like a Madonna photo album and a coffee-table edition on Michelangelo’s ceiling told a judge it cannot pay its bills right now. It once got a loan from a tech legend to launch di
Big banks smell money in prediction markets—places where people bet on real-world events like election outcomes or sports results. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, casually mentioned his firm might jump in, but ruled out betting on sports or politics. Goldman Sachs is already deep in talks with leading
A Lexington County man now faces fraud charges after allegedly swapping a real lottery ticket with a fake one worth $500 back in 2022. The incident came to light when lottery officials noticed something odd about a winning ticket claimed at a local convenience store. Instead of paying out the winner
Venezuela’s government is making a move to take back control of Citgo, its prized U. S. oil company, but it’s not as simple as just appointing new leaders. The Trump-appointed interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, wants to replace Citgo’s current board—chosen by Venezuela’s opposition back in 2019—but
The Big Ten is no longer just another conference—it's running the show. While the SEC once ruled college football, its grip has slipped. The Big Ten has claimed the last three national football titles, and now it's planting its flag in men's basketball, too. The SEC's struggles run deeper than just
A new sports betting app wants you to try it out with a free $20 bonus. If you sign up and deposit at least $20 using the promo code WTOP, the money appears instantly in your account. The catch? You have to be in the US and at least 18 years old. The app focuses on predicting game outcomes rather th
Raccoons trash pandas are more than just pests rummaging through bins. Scientists at the University of British Columbia tested 20 captive raccoons with a clear box full of obstacles like latches and dials hiding a marshmallow prize. The team noticed something unexpected the raccoons didn’t just grab
A close friend of the former mayor of New York, Eric Adams, has run into legal trouble once again. Zhan Petrosyants, also known as Johnny, has been charged with taking part in a widespread scheme to defraud health insurance companies and launder money. The charges involve submitting fake claims for
