Author: Adrian Garrett

Former chair of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Timothy Massad, has emphasized the urgent need for regulatory clarity following a recent court ruling involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple. In an op-ed co-authored by former SEC Chair Jay Clayton, Massad argues that the lawsuits brought by the SEC and CFTC against crypto firms may not effectively enhance investor protection and market integrity as intended. The recent court ruling in the SEC v. Ripple case, which stated that the XRP token is not a security, holds significant implications for businesses and lawmakers in the crypto…

Tom Cruise Joins Hollywood Actors’ Strike Against Artificial Intelligence Takeover In a surprising turn of events, A-list actor Tom Cruise has thrown his weight behind the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike, demanding fair compensation and protection against the increasing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the TV and film streaming era. The star made a surprise appearance at a negotiating session via Zoom, lending his support and adding major star power to the movement. The strike, organized by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), has caused a halt in production for several high-profile projects, including the…

Title: South Korea to Bolster Assistance to Ukraine with Essential Demining Equipment In a significant response to Ukraine’s urgent requirements, South Korea has pledged to provide additional demining equipment as part of its ongoing aid efforts. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the commitment during his recent visit to Kyiv, following his attendance at a NATO summit in Lithuania and a visit to Poland. Being a steadfast US ally and a prominent arms exporter, South Korea has previously hesitated to arm Ukraine directly due to its diplomatic and business ties with Russia, as well as Moscow’s influence over North…

Team Vanilla Takes the Win in the Latest Splatoon 3 Splatfest The highly anticipated results for the latest Splatfest in Splatoon 3 are in, and Team Vanilla has emerged as the victor! The intense competition featured three popular ice cream flavors: vanilla, strawberry, and mint chip. With a slim lead of 33.94 percent, Team Vanilla narrowly edged out the competition, followed closely by Team Mint with 33.40 percent, and Team Strawberry with 32.66 percent. When it comes to overall points, Team Vanilla showcased their dominance by earning an impressive 45p. On the other hand, Team Strawberry unfortunately came up empty-handed…

Stocks on Wall Street are on the rise as investors eagerly await the release of second-quarter earnings reports from major companies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 60 points higher, reflecting a 0.2% increase. Similarly, the S&P 500 saw a climb of 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced by 0.4%. This week, prominent financial institutions including Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs, as well as United Airlines, Las Vegas Sands, Tesla, and Netflix, are set to unveil their earnings results for the second quarter. Analysts are predicting a significant decline of more than 7% in S&P 500 earnings…

Prime Day has come to an end, but the savings on Apple products are still going strong. If you’re in the market for a new iPad, Amazon has a fantastic deal on the latest 11-inch M2 iPad Pro. You can now save a whopping $150, bringing the price down to $849. This marks the first discount on the M2 iPad Pro in months and matches the best price of the year. Not only can you save on the 11-inch model, but other storage capacities are also on sale. Prices start from $749, giving you plenty of options to find the…