Last week an obscure crypto market-maker quietly turned into a registered broker-dealer in the United States. GSR, which has spent years making markets for digital tokens, now holds FINRA and SEC approvals that let it act as a middleman for big-money investors who want to buy, sell, or issue crypto-
Last week something rare happened in crypto: a major player bet big during a downturn. BitMine Immersion Technologies, known for holding large amounts of Ethereum, purchased 126, 971 ETH—about $214 million—during what many saw as a market crash. This wasn’t just any buy. It was the largest Ethereum
Last week, several Orange County food spots had to close their doors temporarily after health inspectors found serious problems. Most issues were related to pest control, like cockroaches and rodents, which are major red flags in food safety. A breakfast buffet in Anaheim had to shut down for a day
Last year in New Orleans, a group of medical professionals found themselves in an unexpected situation. During a major diabetes conference organized by a respected health association, local police arrived and removed several attendees. The reason? These attendees were handing out a document that cri
Last week, Tripoli saw its largest protest in years. Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside a U. N. building, angry at migrants moving through the country. Some blamed newcomers for making life harder in a place already struggling after 15 years of chaos. But the real issue behind the anger might not
Last month, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security scrapped nearly all unapproved contracts from the previous secretary’s era. This shake-up came after fresh leadership took over and politicians started questioning how money was being spent. During a congressional meeting, the new secretary expla
Last year, a YouTuber known for giving away expensive prizes handed a private jet to Jabari Brown, a man now caught in a major legal mess. Brown was arrested over the weekend in Asunción alongside several others after a plane carrying 577 pounds of marijuana landed. Authorities say the group faces c
Officials found a bat carrying rabies in Irvine Regional Park last weekend. This case led to warnings about how easily the virus can spread to people. Rabies is almost always deadly once symptoms show up. But quick action after exposure can prevent illness. The virus can enter the body through smal
Officials in Wyoming are debating a massive $4 billion project that promises to store energy using water. The plan involves building a giant reservoir near Seminoe Reservoir to pump water uphill when electricity is cheap and let it flow back down to generate power when demand rises. Sounds smart, ri
Last spring, Napa Valley College made tough budget decisions that cut a program over 40 years old, serving more than 200 students with disabilities each semester. The adaptive physical education program gave disabled students and older adults a place to exercise safely using special equipment design
