Russian spy spacecraft have intercepted Europe’s key satellites, officials believe
Unencrypted European communications are being targeted by Moscow
Bitwise to Acquire Chorus One as Crypto Staking Demand Accelerates
Bitwise Asset Management is reportedly acquiring institutional staking provider Chorus One, extending its push into cryptocurrency yield services. The acquisition adds a major staking operation to the crypto asset manager’s platform as demand for onchain yield products increases among both retail and institutional investors. Chorus One provides staking services for decentralized networks and currently has … Read more
JK Rowling Denies Epstein ‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ Invite
Jeffrey Epstein was refused entry to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child‘s Broadway opening party, according to U.S. Department of Justice files on the sex offender. The Epstein documents revealed that the late financier wanted to attend the Cursed Child event in April 2018 and was sent tickets by the stage show’s producers, but was … Read more
Everyone and their mother is peddling an AI application
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Technology sector myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Anyone in doubt about the widening impact of AI on US companies should try taking my commute. The subway line that stops near the FT’s New York office is plastered with adverts from a trading … Read more
How To Watch It On Broadcast, On Cable TV & On Streaming
The Super Bowl LX face-off between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will take place across broadcast, cable and streaming this Sunday, February 8. NBC Sports’ presentation will feature an all-star commentating team led by Mike Tirico, calling his first Super Bowl, and six-time Super Bowl analyst Cris Collinsworth. The game is scheduled to kick … Read more
Lloyds plans corporate banking push in strategy overhaul
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK banks myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Lloyds Banking Group is planning to increase lending to big corporate clients and expand its services to financial institutions, signalling a shake-up for the retail banking giant that could see it grow internationally. The UK’s … Read more
First Recipients Of Palestine Film Fund Unveiled
EXCLUSIVE: The Palestine Film Institute (PFI) has announced the first recipients of its new Palestine Film Fund (PFF) following its launch at the Cannes Film Festival last year. The inaugural funding round has supported six-feature-length films and three short films in various stages of development and production, with financial support totalling 45,000 Euro ($53k). They … Read more
Aave Shutters Avara Brand and Family Crypto Wallet
Aave Labs says it is sunsetting its “umbrella brand” Avara in the company’s latest move to refocus on decentralized finance and simplify its branding. Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov posted to X on Tuesday that Avara, a company encompassing projects including the Family crypto wallet and previously the social media platform Lens, “is no … Read more
UBS profits rise on cost savings from Credit Suisse takeover
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UBS reported fourth-quarter net profit rose 56 per cent year on year to $1.2bn, boosted by strong client activity and cost savings from its Credit Suisse takeover. The performance at Switzerland’s biggest bank beat analyst … Read more
I Wanted To Go Home
Lisa Rinna was uncovered on The Traitors after her fellow co-stars voted her out of the game, confirming she was a traitor. After having heat on her for a couple of episodes as The Bachelor’s Colton Underwood painted a target on her, Rinna was eliminated from the show, but didn’t put up a big fight to stay … Read more