Ripple, a big name in digital money, just got a huge boost. They raised $500 million, making them worth $40 billion. This isn't just about money, though. It's about growing and getting better. Ripple isn't just about payments anymore. They're doing more, like keeping digital money safe and helping
CMT Digital, a venture capital firm focused on digital assets, has managed to raise $136 million for its fourth fund, despite a challenging economic environment. The fund closed in early October, attracting investments from family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and some larger institutions. Al
In the heart of Santa Clarita, a yearly event brings together beer and wine lovers for a good cause. The Anniversary Beer and Wine Festival, hosted by Pocock Brewing Co. , has been a hit for a decade. It's not just about enjoying tasty drinks. It's also about helping out local schools and students.
South Carolina is facing a big problem. Many families struggle to find good and affordable child care. This is because there aren't enough people working in child care. From 2018 to 2022, around 2, 500 early childhood educators left their jobs. Why? Low pay and few benefits. Most child care workers
The U. S. Senate is in a tough spot, trying to figure out how to reopen the government. It's been a long five weeks, and the shutdown is about to set a record as the longest in history. Both Republicans and Democrats are talking, but they can't seem to agree on anything. Senators from both sides ha
Stream Finance had a really bad day. A fund manager they trusted lost a huge $93 million. That's a lot of money! This mistake caused a big problem for their stablecoin, xUSD. Stablecoins are supposed to stay at $1, but xUSD dropped to just $0. 26. That's a 77% drop! Not good. Because of this, Strea
The EU is facing a tough situation. They want to help Ukraine with money in 2026 and 2027. The plan is to use frozen Russian assets, mostly held in Belgium. These assets could be turned into a loan for Ukraine. But there are some big hurdles to overcome. First, Belgium has concerns. They want guara
The UK's finance chief, Rachel Reeves, is set to deliver a major speech. She wants to focus on fairness and opportunity in the upcoming budget. This is her second budget since taking office. It's due on November 26. There's a lot of talk about where she might raise taxes to meet her financial goals.
Romania is taking a big step to fight flooding. They're creating a special fund to pay for important projects. This fund will help for at least five years. It's part of a deal with the European Union to get recovery money. Floods have been really bad in Romania lately. In 2024 and this year, floods
The government shutdown is causing real problems, especially with SNAP food assistance. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pointing fingers at President Trump and Republicans, saying they're using hungry Americans as pawns. He's not happy about partial benefits being handed out, especially with
