SEC turns a new leaf with flurry of crypto probe endings

The ending of multiple Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations into cryptocurrency firms is sending a strong signal that the agency’s approach to enforcement is quickly changing ...

The Hill - 11h

SEC ends investigation into Robinhood's crypto arm

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into the cryptocurrency arm of Robinhood without taking action against the online brokerage, the company announced Monday. ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Coinbase says the SEC has agreed to end 'bogus' enforcement case against crypto exchange

The announcement comes as the regulator is expected to be more friendly to crypto under President Donald Trump.

CNBC - Feb. 21

SEC dropping crypto lawsuit, Coinbase says

The largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange said Friday that the Securities and Exchange Commission would drop its lawsuit against it, a signal that the Trump administration plans to take a ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

The SEC Is Abandoning Its Biggest Crypto Lawsuits

Regulators at the US Securities and Exchange Commission have called a sudden truce with the cryptocurrency industry, bringing an end to years of legal conflict.

Wired - 3d

OpenAI reveals GPT-4.5 amid flurry of new AI model releases

The San Francisco-based company said its latest product has fewer so-called ‘hallucinations’

Financial Times - 3d

Coinbase claims victory over ‘rogue’ SEC. So what’s next for crypto regulation?

The company says the U.S. government has more to do to foster crypto innovation, and an analyst notes there are still lingering regulatory matters for Coinbase at the state level.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Robinhood app says SEC dismissed crypto investigation in sign of easier industry regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission is dropping its investigation into Robinhood’s crypto arm, the company revealed Monday.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Robinhood says SEC dismissed crypto unit investigation in latest sign of easier regulation for industry

The Securities and Exchange Commission is dropping its investigation into Robinhood's crypto arm, the company said Monday.

CNBC - Feb. 24

US orders probe into copper dumping, opening door to new tariffs

White House signals it will expedite measures despite investor concerns over how threats of levies will affect the economy

Financial Times - 6d

Carmakers turn to new hybrid and petrol models to bolster profits

Investments continue in combustion and hybrid engine vehicles amid lengthy wait for EVs to become mainstream

Financial Times - Feb. 23

How Gage Spex Turned Their New York Apartment Into a Barbie Dollhouse

The performance artist Gage Spex has amassed a collection of over 200 carefully styled toys.

The New York Times - 5d

Really, who were those masked men? New series of books probes backstories of Marvel superheroes

If you love movies or comics, you’ve likely followed the adventures of Spider-Man, Iron Man and other superheroes

ABC News - Feb. 19

Texas probes medical school's use of bodies without consent following NBC News investigation

The University of North Texas Health Science Center's failure to obtain permission before using corpses for research may have violated state law, authorities said.

NBC News - 5d

Don’t Call it Crypto: How This Founder Used Stablecoin to Build a New Cross-Border Payment Network

Sinclair Toffa left Palantir to bring innovation to international payments.

Inc. - 5d

FDA says Ozempic and Wegovy shortage is ending. That’s bad news for this wellness stock.

“We will continue to offer access to personalized treatments as allowed by law to meet patient needs,” Hims & Hers CEO said.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

'Holte End have a new hero' - Rashford shines in Aston Villa win

Marcus Rashford inspires Aston Villa to a comeback victory over Chelsea, providing assists for both of Marco Asensio's goals.

BBC News - Feb. 22

New York City given March 21 deadline to end congestion pricing

The Department of Transportation gave New York City a deadline of March 21 to end its congestion pricing plan. In a letter to New York State Transportation Department(NYSDOT) officials, Federal ...

The Hill - 5d

Latest news on Iowa's bill to end transgender rights protections

Iowa's lawmakers approved legislation to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.

CBS News - 3d

Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country's struggling economy

Friedrich Merz has criticized Olaf Scholz on the economy, but experts question if a government led by the Christian Democratic Union would fare much better.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Mohamed Salah turns it up to 11: devotion, dexterity – and a new deal? | Jonathan Liew

Arguments around the Liverpool star’s future keep adding up, but what if we’re all asking the wrong question?. There are numbers, of course, if you choose to want them. Records enough to drown in. ...

The Guardian - 6d

Trump Fires Joint Chiefs Chairman Amid Flurry of Dismissals at Pentagon

The decision to fire Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., a four-star fighter pilot, upends a tradition in which the Joint Chiefs chairman traditionally remains in place as administrations change.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Curry's vintage 'flurry' keys 56-point night in win

Stephen Curry caught fire for 22 of his season-high 56 points in the pivotal third quarter, leading the Warriors to a come-from-behind 121-115 win over the Magic.

ESPN - 3d

This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout

Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under ...

Wired - Feb. 21

Victor Wembanyama rookie card sets auction record price despite news of season-ending injury

However, the market for Wembanyama cards among collectors appears to be lowering with news of his blood clot.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Deal reached to end illegal strike by New York state prison workers, governor says

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced an agreement to end a wildcat strike that has roiled the state’s prison system for more than a week

ABC News - 3d

SEC says most meme coins are not securities

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance Thursday evening saying it does not deem most meme coins securities under U.S. federal law.

CNBC - 3d

Mulkey: LSU's Johnson (shin) to miss SEC tourney

LSU junior guard Flau'jae Johnson, who has been battling shin inflammation since a Feb. 16 conference loss to the Texas Longhorns, will miss the SEC women's basketball tournament this week, Tigers ...

ESPN - 18h

Damselfly peering through leaf among eye-catching entries in nature photo awards

The winners of the Nature inFocus Photography Awards 2024 have been announced.

BBC News - Feb. 22

NHL Rumor Roundup: Brayden Schenn Linked To Leafs, Plus Updates On Islanders And Flyers

St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn continues to be linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs with a week to go until the NHL trade deadline.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Matthew Knies breaks 3rd-period tie in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 victory over the Rangers

Matthew Knies broke a third-period tie, Anthony Stolarz made 33 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Friday night

ABC News - 2d

Starmer’s diplomatic flurry puts him at centre of attempts to shape Ukraine-Russia deal

PM’s decision to bring forward Zelenskyy meeting and forge Franco-British peace plan shows UK can still play global leadership role . Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates As Keir Starmer ...

The Guardian - 1d

Scientists probe gulls' 'weird and wonderful' appetites

Photographs of gulls eating anything from chips to starfish will help solve a scientific puzzle.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Reports: UNO hoops bans over gambling probe

Four New Orleans players who have been suspended since late January are under investigation for possible NCAA violations related to sports gambling, according to multiple reports.

ESPN - 5d

Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve'

Trump named five cryptocurrencies he wanted in a potential national reserve so the US could become "the Crypto Capital of the World".

BBC News - 23h

Why are all my cryptos down?

Stablecoin nationalism meets attention-economy fatigue

Financial Times - 6d

Trump announces US crypto reserve

President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. would be creating a crypto reserve to boost the growing industry. “A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt ...

The Hill - 1d

SEC, Big Ten to push for seeding changes to 2025 College Football Playoff

The two leagues will push CFP executives to alter the seeding of the upcoming postseason, aligning the seeds based directly on the selection committee’s rankings.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

SEC will drop lawsuit against Coinbase, cryptocurrency company says

The Securities and Exchange Commission will drop its lawsuit against Coinbase pending approval, the cryptocurrency company said. In 2023, The U.S. alleged Coinbase was operating as an unregistered ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Gamecocks secure SEC No. 1 seed after coin flip

South Carolina claimed a share of the SEC regular-season title with Texas and won a coin flip over the Longhorns for the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament.

ESPN - 6h

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