Visa (V) is expanding its stablecoin push by adding support for five more blockchains as it leans into a multichain approach to global payments. The payments giant said Wednesday its stablecoin settlement pilot now spans nine networks and has reached a $7 billion annualized run rate, up 50% from the prior quarter. The program lets…
Strategy and Bitmine both announced fresh crypto buys today, while Metaplanet revealed its latest capital raise. Strategy and Bitmine — the two largest digital asset treasury companies by crypto holdings — disclosed fresh crypto acquisitions on Monday, continuing the aggressive accumulation that defined their activity last week. Strategy acquired 22,337 BTC for approximately $1.57 billion…
Tune into your physical and emotional well-being today; you might find your stamina waning. Keep your intentions private and steer clear of contentious topics, particularly in professional settings or family discussions. Emphasize tranquility rather than dispute and allow your achievements to shine quietly. In interactions, practice thoughtful dialogue, and approach financial decisions with caution. Your…
NEW DELHI: India remains among the countries bearing the highest burden of hepatitis-related deaths even as global efforts show progress, according to the WHO’s Global Hepatitis Report 2026, which warns that the world is off track to meet the 2030 elimination targets.The report flags viral hepatitis as a major public health threat, with over 1.3…
Pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turned the biggest music festival – Coachella- into their own romantic date night. The couple, who has been making waves with their appearances around town, hit the event together. Twinning in white tees, the two were seen keeping their look rather casual as they…
Hulk Hogan. Image via: AP Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, spoke in detail about the most difficult period of his life in his final recorded interview, released posthumously in the Netflix docuseries Hulk Hogan: Real American. Hogan died in July 2025 at 71 from acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart…
The music we listen to today, and the content we watch on TV, YouTube and other OTT platforms, has been facing backlash across the country over its “objectionable” nature, especially songs that appear to glorify crime.From songs linked to Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah being taken down, to the controversy around “Sarke Chunar Teri…
During an unexpected episode at Lollapalooza Brazil, Brazilian footballer Jorginho Frello claimed that singer Chappel Roan directed a bodyguard to confront his young daughter in an aggressive manner. The incident occurred after Frello’s 11-year-old daughter, thrilled by the presence of Roan at a hotel breakfast, merely glanced in the musician’s direction. Brazilian Soccer star Jorginho…
Luka Doncic. Image via: Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Luka Doncic injury update sits at the center of the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff push, even as the team edges closer to a first-round sweep. The spotlight has shifted from results to recovery, with questions growing louder about when the Slovenian star might return. For now,…
In the countryside of Hidrolândia, life moves differently. Francisco Matías, known locally as Seu Chiquinho, is 80 years old and has chosen a path most people would consider unusual today. He lives in a clay house built by his father in 1920, a structure that has quietly endured for 105 years. The house is simple…