The world’s top money managers are meeting in Washington, but their agenda is clouded by the war that began in late February. This conflict has become the third major shock to the global economy, following COVID‑19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The IMF and World Bank have already cut their forec
Banks are stepping away from some commodity payments because of worries about hidden ties to Iran. The result is a surge in the use of stablecoins, especially Tether’s USDT, by traders who need quick and reliable ways to move money. The global trade finance market is worth about $2 trillion, b
Justin Sun, the man behind Tron, called out WLFI for keeping its token locked too long. He said he put a lot of money into the project early on. Sun also pointed out that most votes in a March proposal came from only ten wallets. He claimed the vote process was hidden and not fair. Sun posted his t
Three local schools left big marks on the weekend sports scene, with standout performances in soccer and track. First, Genoa-Kingston’s girls soccer team took home hardware by not letting opponents score even once across three games. Their goalkeeper, Maddie Swanson, kept everything locked down, whi
This weekend Massachusetts braces for cool winds and dry air that could spark small fires. Temperatures will struggle to climb past the mid-50s on Saturday, while Springfield sneaks up to 60 degrees. Boston tops out at 58, Worcester at 56, Cape Cod at 57, and the Berkshires only at 52. Gusts up to 3
Shipping businesses thinking about using cryptocurrency to pay fees for passing through Iranian waters could be walking into a legal trap. Experts warn that such payments might count as illegal support for a sanctioned government, putting companies in violation of tough US and international laws. Th
Comedy legends Will Ferrell and Steve Carell share more than just a knack for making people laugh. They also share a passion for hockey. Recently, the duo showed up at Crypto. com Arena to watch the Los Angeles Kings face off against the Edmonton Oilers. Sitting side by side in Ferrell’s season seat
Lawmakers in the U. S. are trying to create clear guidelines for cryptocurrencies, but progress is slow. Experts estimate there’s only about a one-in-three chance the new rules will pass in 2025. Some even predict the odds are closer to one in four. The main issue isn’t just about passing the rules—
Colombia isn’t off-limits for travelers, but it does come with warnings that shouldn’t be ignored. The U. S. government is flagging specific zones where dangers like crime and civil conflicts are more likely, not the whole country. Kidnapping and armed clashes make certain areas too risky for visito
A year ago, San Francisco wasn’t exactly known for safety. Today, the city reports the lowest crime in twenty years. The biggest drop? Car thefts fell forty-four percent. Robberies and burglaries each dropped a third. Even murder fell fifteen percent. Numbers like these usually come from big budget
