The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, recently spoke at The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina. She was there to talk to cadets about jobs in the federal government, especially in homeland security. She said that working in this area is more than just a job; it's a commitment to serving the country. Noem pointed out that over 23 federal agencie...
Ripple, a company that deals with digital money, just got a huge boost. They raised $500 million from big investors like Fortress and Citadel. This puts their value at $40 billion. Other big names like Pantera Capital and Galaxy Digital also joined in. This shows that more and more big players are starting to trust Ripple and its role in the future of money. This is...
The Citadel's football team pulled off an impressive comeback against VMI, scoring 28 points in the final quarter to win 35-24. It was a game that seemed out of reach, with VMI leading 24-7 early in the fourth quarter. But Quentin Hayes, The Citadel's standout player, changed the game with three touchdowns in that final quarter. Hayes didn't just pass the ball; he r...
Hedge funds had a strong month in October. Citadel's main fund, Wellington, saw a 1. 8% increase. This brought its yearly performance up to 6. 8%. Citadel's other funds also did well. The Tactical Trading fund gained 2. 7% in October and 13. 4% for the year so far. The Global Fixed Income fund rose by 1. 1% in October and 7. 3% for the year. Other big hedge funds li...
MEXC, a top global crypto exchange, has shared its latest security report. It covers September and October 2025. The report shows how MEXC keeps user funds safe. It also talks about how the exchange works with law enforcement to stop illegal activities. MEXC uses a strong Proof of Reserves system. This means user assets are fully backed. Users can check this data on...
A big shake-up happened in the crypto world. The boss of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez, got a five-year prison sentence. Why? He ran a service that mixed up Bitcoin to hide where the money came from. Prosecutors say this service laundered a huge amount of money—over $237 million. Rodriguez and his partner, William Lonergan Hill, were arrested last year. They wer...
BitMart, a major player in the cryptocurrency world, just got a big boost. Their CEO, Nathan Chow, has been invited to join the Forbes Business Council. This isn't just any club; it's a group of top business leaders who share ideas and set trends. Chow's invitation shows how far BitMart has come and how much they're doing to make digital money accessible to everyone....
Kazakhstan is making a bold move into the world of cryptocurrency. The country's government is thinking about using some of its National Fund assets, along with gold and foreign exchange reserves, to create a crypto reserve. This isn't just a small experiment. They're talking about investing between $500 million and $1 billion. That's a lot of money! The idea was sh...
Hamster Kombat, a play-to-earn (PTE) game, has taken the world by storm, with over 300 million users since its launch in March 2024. But in Iran, where the local currency has lost value, the game's appeal is even stronger. A recent study looked at why so many Iranians are playing Hamster Kombat and what risks come with it. The study focused on 529 Iranian players, m...
China has just added a new aircraft carrier to its fleet. This one is special. It's the first to use catapults to launch planes. The carrier, named Fujian, was officially introduced at a ceremony in Yulin, Hainan. President Xi Jinping was there to celebrate the event. The Fujian is huge. It's about 316 meters long and 76 meters wide. That's like three football field...