Opinion by: Laura Wallendal, co-founder and CEO of Acre Restaking is often heralded as the next big thing in decentralized finance (DeFi) yields, but behind the hype lies a precarious balancing act. Validators are stacking responsibilities and slashing risks, incentives are misaligned, and much of the $21 billion in total value locked (TVL) is held … Read more
I keep thinking about the kind of person who owns a little Bitcoin tucked away for the future, a little gold tucked away for the past. They are usually calm people; they do not trade headlines, they do not care about the daily noise, and they just want something solid on both sides of the … Read more
MovieStillsDB.com Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot. On TV this Friday: Jeremy Allen White’s Bruce Springsteen … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world One of the remarkable things about the Donald Trump administration is how keen corporate executives are to avoid the US president’s wrath. Some have U-turned on past unsupportive remarks. Many have paid tribute … Read more
Really, really ancient mariners The hand stencil on the wall of Liang Metanduno is, so far, the oldest evidence of our presence in Wallacea: the group of islands stretched between the continental shelves of Asia and Australia. Populating these islands is “widely considered to have involved the first planned, long-distance sea crossing undertaken by our … Read more
The curved display floats above the textile-covered dash, and the daylight visible between them helps the cabin’s sense of spaciousness, even without a panoramic glass roof. A stowable touchscreen display lower down on the center console is where you control vehicle, climate, seat, and lighting settings, although there are also physical controls for temperature and … Read more
Changpeng Zhao spoke at the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Davos this week, his first appearance on the official programme since Binance’s 2023 US settlement and his subsequent guilty plea, prison sentence, and presidential pardon. The listing placed him squarely in WEF’s “New Era for Finance” track, including a session titled “Where Are … Read more
In early December, I brought you the news that Google has begun replacing Verge headlines, and those of our competitors, with AI clickbait nonsense in its content feed. Google appeared to be backing away from the experiment, but now tells The Verge that its AI headlines in Google Discover are a feature, one that “performs … Read more
Anne Hathaway, Liz Hurley and Anne Wintour were among stars, models and fashion royalty paying their respects to legendary fashion designer Valentino as he was laid to rest in Rome on Friday. The designer, born Valentino Garavani, died peacefully at his Rome residence surrounded by loved one on January 19 at the age of 93. … Read more
While the visual sees her embrace a sensual, sophisticated pop alter-ego, when I speak to the musician at home in the week before it’s release, it’s the other Jessie Ware on the line. She’s the personable, self-effacing figure who has become a podcasting phenomenon thanks to Table Manners, the chart-topping food show she co-hosts with … Read more