Strategy unveils capital framework to preserve Bitcoin exposure, pay dividends
Strategy announced a capital framework permitting Bitcoin sales to fund dividends, a $2.55 billion reserve, and share buybacks. The framework raises the STRC payout to 12% while preserving Bitcoin exposure through these mechanisms.
Trading Technologies launches multi-asset trade surveillance tools
TT Trade Surveillance now includes a new Market Replay tool and enhanced case management system interface that covers equities, futures, options, foreign exchange, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. The upgrade improves workflow speed and scope across multiple asset classes for surveillance operations.
The Most Important Packers: No. 30 — Trey Smack
Rookie Trey Smack has joined the Green Bay Packers as their kicker. The team is looking to address kicking inconsistencies they have experienced in previous seasons.
BlackRock partners with Ethena to bring USDe to Aladdin platform
Ethena's USDe stablecoin is now supported on BlackRock's Aladdin platform. The integration makes the stablecoin available to institutional users of BlackRock's investment management system.
Bitmine reaches 94% of ETH target as it joins Russell 1000
Bitmine has accumulated 94 percent of its Ethereum target and gained inclusion in the Russell 1000 index. The company's Russell 1000 membership may increase institutional investor participation in Ethereum markets.
What Went Wrong With ‘Supergirl,’ Critical, Audience And Box Office Disaster
Supergirl performed poorly at the box office with disappointing critical and audience reception. The film faced multiple underlying problems that contributed to its commercial and critical failure.
How universities can better prepare graduates for the demands of the modern workplace
Universities need to integrate AI literacy across curricula to prepare graduates for modern workplaces where organizations increasingly rely on these technologies. UK employers are demanding workers who can use AI tools effectively and confidently to maintain competitive advantage.
Critically Endangered White-Rumped Vulture Returns to Cambodia Refuge After Years of Effort
A white-rumped vulture was sighted in a Cambodian wildlife sanctuary after a 10-year absence. Conservation efforts including habitat expansion, food supply increases, and poison reduction measures preceded the bird's return to Lomphat refuge.
Many Child Safety Features on Social Apps Don’t Work, Report Finds
Researchers discovered that child safety features on social media apps fail to prevent teens from accessing harmful content, contacting unknown adults, and circumventing time restrictions. The study examined major platforms and found these protective mechanisms ineffective at their core functions.
Why nanoscale droplets don't coalesce and microscale droplets do
Water and oil droplets behave differently based on size due to their molecular properties. Nanoscale droplets remain separated while microscale droplets merge, a distinction relevant to emulsion stability in applications like salad dressings that use emulsifiers such as mustard or mayonnaise.
Mara Brock Akil Changed TV. But Her Most Urgent Story Demanded a New Medium
Mara Brock Akil, creator of television shows including "Girlfriends" and "Forever," released her debut novel to tell a story she has pursued for decades. The novel represents a shift from her television work to explore narrative material requiring a different medium than scripted series.
Where to watch Netherlands vs. Morocco live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Round of 32 match
The Netherlands will face Morocco in a World Cup Round of 32 match. The game will air on specific TV channels and streaming platforms depending on your location, with a scheduled start time to be announced.
The Lab Mistake That Might Revolutionize Computing
A laboratory mistake led to the development of a new computing approach that could reduce energy consumption in artificial intelligence systems. The discovery involves creating artificial neurons on silicon chips that operate more efficiently than current processing methods used in large language models and recommendation systems.
Omen AI’s plan to optimize data centers is all wet
Omen AI raised $31 million in Series A funding to develop technology that monitors chip coolant in data centers. The company aims to prevent bacterial outbreaks that can damage cooling systems.
Breez launches Bitcoin-to-stablecoin payments across more than 30 blockchains
Breez released an SDK feature enabling developers to route payments from Bitcoin balances directly to recipients receiving USDC and USDT across more than 30 blockchains. Users can send stablecoin payments without holding stablecoins themselves through the Bitcoin-to-stablecoin conversion.
Russia's Drone Force Needs A Different Kind Of Recruit
Russia is recruiting female university students to operate drones as it seeks technically skilled personnel for unmanned warfare. The recruitment targets women in higher education to fill operator positions for its expanding drone operations.
British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
British American Tobacco will eliminate 9,000 jobs globally as part of a restructuring effort. The company aims to become more digital and AI-focused through these cost-saving measures.
Sanchez expects to fight Itauma for IBF heavyweight title
Frank Sanchez expects to fight Moses Itauma for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title. Itauma is an unbeaten contender from Britain.
Qualification and format confirmed for cricket's return at 2028 Olympics in LA
Cricket will return to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with confirmed qualification pathways for both men's and women's events. Great Britain has already qualified for the women's competition.
Kalshi and Polymarket could become M&A targets as prediction markets consolidate: Bernstein
Prediction market platforms may become acquisition targets as operational consolidation blurs distinctions between exchanges, brokerages, and sportsbooks. Kalshi and Polymarket are specifically identified as potential M&A targets within this consolidating ecosystem.
USMNT's World Cup legacy: 10 pivotal games that changed U.S. Soccer forever
The USMNT played ten matches that transformed American soccer, ranging from a goal nicknamed the "billion-dollar goal" to games featuring the "Go, go, USA" moment. These pivotal World Cup matches shaped the trajectory and legacy of U.S. Soccer throughout its history.
LSE warns of listed companies moving to US
Up to 200 UK-listed companies could relocate their listings to the US under a worst-case scenario, according to planning documents from the London Stock Exchange. The LSE cited post-Brexit regulatory divergence and competitive pressures from American markets as key factors in this potential migration.
Tom Lee blames crypto weakness on quarter-end 'window dressing' as Bitmine adds another $43 million of ETH
Bitmine purchased $43 million of ETH during a period when crypto prices weakened. Tom Lee attributed the weakness to quarter-end "window dressing" as investors reduced positions before the second half of the year began.
ANALYSIS: Consolidation and contiguous — two words that sum up Sibanye’s Marikana miracle
Sibanye consolidated operations at Marikana through contiguous asset management, transforming a previously troubled mine into a profitable operation. The company's strategic approach to consolidation and integrated operations has positioned Marikana as a cornerstone asset within South Africa's mining sector.
US Futures Up as Dip Buyers Lift Tech, US-Iran Hostilities Fade
Technology stocks recovered as dip buyers purchased beaten-down shares before Monday's market open. US stock-index futures rose as tensions between the US and Iran eased in the Middle East.
Strategy Could Sell Up to $1.25B of Bitcoin Under 'Digital Credit Capital Framework'
Strategy has approved a framework allowing it to potentially sell up to $1.25 billion of its Bitcoin holdings through a digital credit capital mechanism. Chair Michael Saylor described this as part of an "active capital management" approach for the firm.
Strategy (MSTR) Raises STRC Dividend, Authorizes $2B in Buybacks, and Unlocks Further Bitcoin Sales
Strategy raised its STRC dividend to 12% and authorized $2 billion in share buybacks. The company also permitted limited bitcoin sales to fund reserves, dividends, debt obligations, and stock repurchases.
JPMorgan sees limited institutional demand for perpetual futures
JPMorgan found that institutional investors show limited demand for perpetual futures, viewing them primarily as speculative trading instruments rather than hedging tools. The bank concluded these products are not well-suited to the hedging needs that institutional clients typically require.
XRP Ledger Sandwich Attack Risk: Ripple EX CTO Proposes a Fix
A reservation fix has been proposed to address sandwich attack vulnerabilities on the XRP Ledger. The issue was characterized as real but overstated by Ripple's former CTO David Schwartz.
Octopus EV: Leading The Electric Vehicle Charge
Octopus EV executives integrated all aspects of the EV leasing value chain to establish leadership in the UK market. The company combines multiple components of the electric vehicle business into a single operation for leasing services.