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globalnews.caFifty-four financial and technology firms have joined a UK government taskforce to develop live tokenization use cases, beginning with tokenized repurchase agreements. The group includes BlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle.
winnipegfreepress.comThree veterans including Shaun Byrnes filed suit against the Trump administration to block the arch. The 250-foot structure would stand in a traffic circle at the base of Arlington National Cemetery.
bleedingcool.comCircle has received approval to establish a national digital-currency trust bank. The charter supports its stablecoin business and adds institutional custody services under a single federal trust charter. It also places USDC infrastructure under direct federal oversight for the f…
enr.comThe National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-1 on July 9 to advance the project, with three members voting present. Commissioners postponed a decision on whether the Height of Buildings Act applies to the federal project.
SemaforA United Nations report found that actions by a paramilitary group in Sudan's civil war amounted to genocide. Investigators described encirclement of one city and a siege on another.
Prosecutors say roughly two dozen Telegram groups formed an online network where mainly Chinese men shared tips and bragged about assaults on mostly Chinese women in Germany. Three inner-circle members have been convicted and a fourth man is on trial.
The president stated he contacted the head of FIFA regarding a U.S. soccer player's ban but did not direct any action. The reversal of the ban has drawn attention within soccer circles and prompted examination of ties between the two leaders.
nypost.comCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department of a politically motivated fishing expedition. Multiple outlets reported that at least two criminal investigations involving his associates started about a year ago under the prior administration.
CoinDeskArk Invest acquired more than $75 million in shares of Coinbase, Circle Internet and Bullish during June. The purchases occurred while Bitcoin posted its worst month in four years and related stocks declined sharply.
fantasypros.comThe Buffalo Bills decided against honoring O.J. Simpson in the family circle area at their new Highmark Stadium. Other Wall of Fame members will be featured there instead. The choice follows internal debate as recently as spring 2026.
ESPNThe Buffalo Bills will not display O.J. Simpson among team legends in the family circle area at Highmark Stadium. Other Wall of Fame members will be honored there instead. The decision follows internal debate that continued into spring 2026.
abcnews.go.comDemonstrators blocked roads and circled government buildings in Beirut after Lebanon signed a trilateral peace framework with Israel and the United States. Protesters criticized the agreement for lacking a fixed withdrawal timeline and for linking Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah…
Abc NewsMore than 10,000 Vespas circled the Colosseum and Roman Forum on Saturday to mark the scooter's 80th anniversary. Enthusiasts traveled from across Europe, the United States, Australia, and Asia for the event.
insurancejournal.comCircle is partnering with Nomura Holdings to offer instant foreign currency settlement using USDC to Japanese corporates. The service is scheduled to begin operations in 2027.
ForbesSmart introduced the #2, reviving its two-seater city car as an all-electric model after ending Fortwo production in 2024. The vehicle uses new battery architecture for greater range while retaining the original's tight turning circle. It targets European buyers as the company do…
Wessex Archaeology uncovered two wooden poles at Bulford that predate the stone circle by roughly 500 years and mark both the summer sunrise and winter sunset.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewExcavation at Bulford uncovered two large pits that once held wooden posts aligned with the solstices, predating the stone circle by about 500 years.
cointelegraph.comCircle introduced five new products on June 16, 2026, including an AI assistant, unified inbox, course redesign, discovery marketplace, and studio service for community businesses.
medium.comA fictional AI model called Le Chaton Fat has become a running joke in tech circles following Mistral's chatbot rebrand. The gag references U.S. restrictions on Anthropic models.
anglotopia.netThe Magic Circle, a London-based organization of magicians, turned down an application from a robot named D4RYL. The group cited its requirement that members serve as human storytellers. The decision follows the robot's appearance at a technology trade show in Hong Kong.
uctoday.comUntrained bumblebees moved a Styrofoam ball beneath a blue circle to climb and reach a reward in experiments published June 7, 2026. The study appears in the journal Science.
thehindubusinessline.comBitcoin dropped to $61,311 before recovering to around $62,580 amid ETF outflows and Strategy's first Bitcoin sale in years. Crypto-related stocks including Coinbase, Circle, and several miners fell in tandem.
The journalist signed a multi-platform agreement with ESPN weeks ago and described the development as a full-circle moment after interning at ESPN Classic in Bristol.
theregister.comA conservative research organization has received new funding and hired staff who left another think tank. The group seeks to increase its role among Republican policy circles.
koreatimes.co.krThe town of Social Circle filed a federal lawsuit opposing plans to convert a warehouse into a large immigration detention facility. The complaint cites environmental review requirements, federal administrative procedures, and state public nuisance law.
abcnews.go.comThe Trump administration announced the restoration and reopening of Columbus Circle outside Union Station. Work included cleaning the monument, repairing grass, and restarting the fountain that had been off since 2007.
NprA 75-page document and livestreamed video attributed to two teenage suspects in last week's attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego show references to neo-Nazi and white nationalist ideas. The materials also contain explicit statements of misogyny that experts say have become m…
news.google.comBermuda announced plans to develop a sovereign digital dollar and a fully onchain economy in partnership with Circle, Coinbase, and Stellar. The initiative aims to create the first national economy built entirely on blockchain infrastructure.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSeveral cryptocurrency companies are expanding beyond Bitcoin trading into stablecoin infrastructure, tokenization, and blockchain services. CNBC reporter Tanaya Macheel described the change in a documentary segment. The companies named include Coinbase, Robinhood, Circle, Bullis…
deccanchronicle.comThe Commission of Fine Arts voted Thursday to grant final approval to a 250-foot arch structure planned for a traffic circle on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. The vote came after preliminary approval in April and despite public comments largely opposed to the project.
The IndependentThe U.S. Commission of Fine Arts will consider revised designs for a 250-foot arch planned for a traffic circle between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The review follows the agency's April approval of the concept after it suggested changes.
CoinDeskChristoph Hock of Union Investment stated that Tether and Circle stablecoins hold gold and bitcoin reserves that resemble speculative funds rather than cash equivalents. He cited past USDC price drops and warned of mark-to-market losses for institutional users.
nypost.comNewport police are searching for two men and a woman in connection with a May 9 shooting that left a man with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim survived the attack outside a Circle K station.
dnaindia.comReports indicate fewer advisors and public appearances for the Russian leader. The changes coincide with a series of decisions described as increasingly risky.
CoinDeskHyperliquid designated USDC as its aligned quote asset last Thursday. Coinbase will serve as treasury deployer and Circle will handle minting and redemptions for the stablecoin on the exchange.
news.sky.comLondon Underground drivers will walk out for 24 hours starting midday on Tuesday and again at noon on Thursday. The strikes will halt service on the Circle and Piccadilly lines and parts of the Metropolitan and Central lines.
The IndependentResidents on Battleview Drive in Atlanta reported Waymo driverless cars circling the cul-de-sac day and night. The company said the vehicles experienced a routing problem. Some residents placed traffic signs in an attempt to redirect the cars.
foxnews.comA regional jet carrying 76 passengers including Congressman Tracey Mann diverted to an emergency landing on May 15 after smoke filled the cabin moments before touchdown. The PSA Airlines-operated CRJ-900 evacuated everyone onto the taxiway while other aircraft circled the airport…
nypost.comAtlanta residents report dozens of empty Waymo self-driving cars circling neighborhood cul-de-sacs for hours, mainly in the early morning. The company stated it has addressed the routing behavior.
New York PostPresident Trump named six new members to the Presidio Trust Board of Directors on Thursday, including Lynne Benioff who previously served as chair. The move follows last month's dismissal of all prior presidential appointees and an executive order targeting the agency. New board…
news.google.comNew Scientist's 16 May 2026 issue highlights an update to Henry Cavendish's 300-year-old experiment that may prove 10,000 times more sensitive than current dark matter detection methods. The magazine also reports discoveries ranging from a Neanderthal kneeprint beside a stalagmit…
abcnews.go.comThe experimental plane that completed the first round-the-world trip without jet fuel in 2016 has crashed into the Gulf of Mexico, its owner has revealed. The aircraft went down recently in the latest chapter for the solar-powered craft. The owner disclosed the accident in a stat…
deadline.comDominic Cascio and his three siblings have filed a lawsuit claiming Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children after their family joined his inner circle in the 1980s. Dominic detailed allegations in a 60 Minutes Australia interview that aired Sunday night, including claims…
CnbcCircle beat Q1 2026 earnings estimates with EPS of $0.21 while reporting revenue of $694 million and USDC circulation of $77 billion. The company, led by CEO Jeremy Allaire, unveiled its Arc blockchain initiative with backing from Andreessen Horowitz, BlackRock and other major in…
CoinDeskBermuda is distributing USDC stablecoins to residents and onboarding merchants to accept digital payments as part of its onchain economy plan. Premier David Burt said the initiative aims to build payment infrastructure outside traditional card networks and banking rails. The proj…
upi.comThe agency made public thousands of new photographs captured by the Orion spacecraft Integrity during the crewed mission that circled the moon in April 2026. Images document Earth passing behind the lunar horizon, a solar eclipse observed by the crew, and detailed views of lunar…
koreatimes.co.krSouth Korean investigators raided more than 10 sites linked to the Unification Church on Wednesday, targeting claims that leader Han Hak-ja embezzled funds. The action stems from a probe into corrupt ties between religious and political circles. Han remains under arrest since Sep…
koreaherald.comThe Secretary of Defense has started bringing his wife to meetings with Pentagon staffers as his inner circle tightens. This follows the removal of more than two dozen senior military leaders in recent weeks. The changes occur amid ongoing U.S. military efforts in the Iran confli…
The sons of a powerful family closely linked to Iran's supreme leaders oversee the country's biggest cryptocurrency exchange. This connection highlights influential ties within Iran's leadership circles. The details emerged from recent reporting on the family's role in the crypto…
dailyhodl.comTether issued 1 billion USDT seven hours before April 24, 2026, according to blockchain tracker Lookonchain. Over the past week, Tether and Circle together minted 4.75 billion dollars in stablecoins. The activity highlights ongoing expansion in the stablecoin sector.
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle Internet Group, stated that China could launch a yuan-backed stablecoin within three to five years. He emphasized the opportunity this presents for digital currency in global trade during an interview in Hong Kong.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFierce fighting occurred in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil as Israeli troops encircled the area and Hezbollah militants responded with rockets and artillery. The clashes escalated over the past week following a temporary truce between Iran and the United States.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPresident Donald Trump posted on Truth Social criticizing several conservative commentators, calling them 'Low IQ.' The post has prompted responses from commentators Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones. The exchange highlights tensions within conservative media circles.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA Reuters report provides details on the health condition of Iran's Supreme Leader based on accounts from sources close to his inner circle. The 56-year-old leader is said to be managing the country from a hospital bed while facing a conflict. The report describes injuries includ…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEric Swalwell, a Democratic candidate for California governor, denied allegations of inappropriate behavior with staffers after rumors circulated in political circles. The San Francisco Chronicle published an article on Friday quoting a former staffer who alleged sexual encounter…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer U.S. President Donald Trump issued criticism against four conservative commentators who have opposed the Iran war. The remarks highlight divisions within his supporter base. BBC News reported the comments as part of ongoing tensions in conservative circles.
The Trump administration unveiled renderings on Friday for a 250-foot triumphal arch in Memorial Circle, Washington, DC, to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary. The structure features a golden statue of Lady Liberty and golden eagles, designed by Harrison Design.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer President Donald Trump criticized Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones on Truth Social for their remarks on the Iran conflict. Carlson released a statement suggesting Trump faces pressure from pro-Israel groups. The exchange highlights tensions within…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCircle minted 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain, according to on-chain data analyst @lookonchain. This addition brings the total USDC minted by Circle on Solana over the past month to 10.5 billion. The minting reflects ongoing expansion of stablecoin supply on the network…
cnet.comNASA's Artemis II mission features four astronauts who completed the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972. The crew includes Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and engaged in communications with world leaders and families during the journey. The mission advances plans for future lun…