Jon Stewart has been gleefully hating on Punch, the Ichikawa City Zoo monkey who found comfort in a stuffed toy after being abandoned, ever since the poor little guy first went viral. In the Daily Show clip above, the host reacts to the news that Punch may have found himself a girlfriend, playing footage of…
On March 24, 2026, OKX launched over 20 equity perpetual swaps for traders across Asia, Latin America, Türkiye, and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) region. These USDT-denominated contracts enable real-time exposure to the “Magnificent 7” and major tech stocks even when traditional markets are closed. The new offering provides up to 5x leverage and…
Delaware is pushing a comprehensive overhaul of its banking regulations, with a strong focus on integrating stablecoins and digital assets into its legal framework. According to a recent press release, Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos and Rep. Bill Bush have unveiled three interlocking bills to modernize outdated financial laws, expand regulatory oversight, and enhance consumer protections while…
Chris Hayes makes a living from attention: What deserves some, what doesn’t, and how to make sure the public gives their own limited span of it to the right things. That sounds simple enough. But as I found during my conversation with Hayes, which kicks off season two of The Big Interview podcast, it’s increasingly…
ADA is down by over 7% weekly, but history suggests more gains could be on their way. Cardano’s native token has been among the poorest performers in the past year, with on-chain data suggesting that ADA active wallets are down over 40% on their investments within this timeframe. However, this could actually be bullish…
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is outlining a sweeping vision for the future of financial markets. In his latest annual letter, Fink emphasizes long-term investing, broader market participation and the transformative potential of tokenization. He frames today’s economic environment as one defined by rapid change and uncertainty, with digital wallets and tokenized assets offering the potential…
Swish, a Bengaluru-based food delivery startup, has raised $38 million in a new funding round, as the 18-month-old company continues to draw investor interest for its 10-minute fresh food delivery service. The Series B round, led by Hara Global and Bain Capital Ventures, also saw participation from Accel, Stride Ventures, and Alteria Capital. It values…
On March 23, 2026, Moonpay launched the Open Wallet Standard (OWS), an open-source framework designed to solve fragmentation in the agent economy by allowing artificial intelligence (AI) agents to hold value and sign transactions without exposing private keys. The initiative arrives with backing from over 15 major organizations, including the Ethereum Foundation, Solana Foundation, and…
Balancer Labs is preparing to shut down as the team behind the DeFi protocol moves to cut costs after months of financial strain. The plan would leave the protocol running under a leaner structure led by the Balancer Foundation and the DAO while the corporate entity winds down. Summary Balancer Labs will shut down as…
The long-anticipated launch of Backpack’s native token, $BP, has officially arrived – bringing with it one of the most closely watched airdrops in the Solana ecosystem. For holders of the Mad Lads NFT collection and active users of the Backpack Exchange, the event marks a major milestone. But as tokens begin circulating and valuations take…
