XDC Network, a blockchain platform, has taken over Contour, a digital trade finance platform. Contour, once supported by big banks like HSBC and Citi, faced challenges and closed down in late 2023. Now, under XDC's leadership, it's getting a fresh start with new funds and a plan to use stablecoins i
Crypto's end-of-year outlook is looking pretty good, but there are some things to watch out for. After a big drop on October 10th, things have calmed down a bit. The drop happened because too many people were borrowing too much money, and when some exchanges had to close out trades, it made things w
Russell Wilson and Sean Payton, former teammates, are at it again. This time, their feud went public after the Giants and Broncos faced off. Payton, the Broncos coach, made a comment that seemed to take a shot at Wilson. He praised the Giants' new quarterback, Jaxson Dart, saying the team found a sp
In the latest financial update, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, a company based in New York, shared its third-quarter earnings. The company reported a profit of $13. 8 million for the quarter. When broken down per share, this amounts to a profit of 12 cents. However, when adjusting for one-time gains
A new fund is making waves in the world of mining. Appian Capital Advisory and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have teamed up to create a $1 billion fund. This fund is all about investing in critical minerals like nickel, copper, cobalt, and rare earths. These minerals are super importan
Karine Jean-Pierre, who once served as the White House press secretary under President Joe Biden, has shared her thoughts on the Democratic Party's recent challenges. In her memoir, she talks about her decision to leave the party and become an independent. She believes the Democrats did not support
L'Oreal just made a huge move in the beauty world. They spent $4. 7 billion to buy some top brands from Kering. This isn't just any purchase. It gives L'Oreal the rights to make products for big names like Gucci for 50 years. That's a long time in business! Why is this a big deal? Well, L'Oreal alr
Big things are happening in the world of insurance technology. NTT DATA, a major player in AI and digital services, just bought Alchemy Technology Services. This move is all about making insurance smarter and more efficient. Alchemy is known for its expertise in insurance tech, especially in tricky
In the world of football, moments can define careers. For Jaxson Dart, a pivotal instant happened during a Giants game in Denver. It was a crucial play, fourth-and-19, where Dart showed something special. This moment might be the one people point to later, saying, "That's when we knew. " Looking ba
The world of Oz is getting a new roar, and it's coming from Colman Domingo. He's been picked to play the Cowardly Lion in the upcoming movie Wicked: For Good. The news dropped on Monday, ending all the guesswork that had been buzzing online. The big reveal came from the film's official Instagram pa
