Stablecoins are moving from the margins of crypto markets into the plumbing of global payments. Visa is betting that the next phase of adoption will not come from consumers holding digital dollars, but from banks, fintechs, and businesses using them behind the scenes. Its new Visa Stablecoin Platform is designed to give financial institutions a […]
Tthe market’s view of artificial intelligence is that one of the big winners will be the model-makers,. after all those are the people who invented it. Markets — at least private markets — have assigned huge valuations to the companies building the models, predominantly OpenAI and Anthropic. The history of great invesntions suggests investors should […]
Meghan Markle is officially a Daytime Emmy nominee. On Tuesday, the 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations were announced, and Netflix’s “With Love, Meghan” was nominated in the Outstanding Lifestyle Program category. The show focuses on Meghan, 44, sharing cooking and hosting tips alongside celebrity guests, from Mindy Kaling to chef Samin Nosrat. She celebrated the nomination […]
There is a common misperception that philanthropy is inherently rigid, with funding and grant agreements tied to narrowly defined activities. Thankfully, this viewpoint is rapidly changing. Modern philanthropy is increasingly recognizing the importance of flexible funding and transferring agency to grantees to make smart, sound decisions on how best to serve their target populations. Without […]
Soybeans rebounded from the Thursday losses to close Friday with a late push higher, up 4 ½ to 9 ½ cents. August was 12 ¾ cents in the green on the week, with November 12 ¼ cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 10 3/4 cents at $11.66 3/4. Soymeal futures were $2.70 […]
Shares of Sweetgreen (SG +14.31%) rallied on Friday after health officials identified the source of a worrisome illness that has spread rapidly across the U.S. Image source: Getty Images. A welcome relief Prior to today, Sweetgreen’s stock had lost about a quarter of its value due to concerns regarding the cyclospora parasite that has sickened […]
At a time when Hollywood needs a win, acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan is again betting on the experience economy. His epic masterpiece The Odyssey hits theaters today (Friday, July 17) and is already projected to break box office records. Let’s take a look at the numbers, what sets this film apart, and how this summer […]
Key Takeaways Hudick began to explore her passion for design at a jewelry-making class in 2006. She honed her craft over the years, and friends suggested she start to sell her pieces. Now retired as an engineer, she’s focusing on the business and teaching workshops. In 2024, Anna Hudick, then 58 years old, retired from […]
A proposed exemption could reshape institutional deals – and the four-month wait may be next
Volvo is exploring the use of a proprietary cryptocurrency to streamline payments across its supplier network. Operating on a private blockchain, the token would simplify supply chain transactions with vendors. If successful, the initiative could demonstrate a significant new use case for digital currency. Volvo Group’s interest in blockchain reflects the complexity of managing a […]