Aster Launches Privacy-Focused Layer 1

The second-largest perpetual futures DEX by volume began the rollout of its mainnet, which uses ZK proofs to keep trades private. Aster, the BNB Chain-native perp DEX backed by YZi Labs, has launched the genesis phase of Aster Chain, its privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain, the team announced on X. According to the announcement, Aster Chain…

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Fortnite publisher Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees to curb costs

Epic Games on Tuesday said it will lay off more than 1,000 employees as the video game publisher moves to cut costs amid industry-wide pressures and company-specific challenges, AP reported.The Cary, North Carolina-based company said the job reductions are not linked to artificial intelligence, but reflect slower growth in the gaming sector, weaker consumer spending…

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Chappell Roan: Soccer star Jorginho Frello slams Chappell Roan, says she ‘doesn’t deserve’ fans’ affection after daughter’s upsetting encounter | English Movie News

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…

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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Democrat accused of stealing FEMA funds, set to face rare ethics “trial”

Washington — The House Ethics Committee on Thursday will hold a rare public “trial” for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, who is accused of stealing $5 million in federal pandemic funds and using some of the money to boost her congressional campaign.  Republicans are already trying to expel Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress over the allegations….

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Iran war not to end soon? Treasury’s Bessent says US has ‘plenty of money to fund this war’

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the United States has “plenty of money to fund” its war against Iran, asserting that President Donald Trump is keeping “all options on the table” amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.Speaking to NBC News, Bessent defended the administration’s actions, saying Trump acted within his legal authority. “President…

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