41-year-old Malayalam actor Siddharth Venugopal passes away after battling cancer

Trigger Warning: This article mentions someone’s death, which could be triggering to some. Siddharth Venugopal was a popular name in the Malayalam television industry. Hailing from Chalakudy in Thrissur, the 41-year-old is credited for his performances in serials like Kasthooriman and Bhagyajathakam. After entertaining the audience, the ace actor left for his heavenly abode after … Read more

Polymarket Looks to Raise $400M at $15B valuation: Report

Prediction market platform Polymarket is reportedly in talks with investors to raise another $400 million in fresh capital, The Information reported Monday. The $400 million raise would be made at a $15 billion valuation, The Information said, citing two people familiar with the matter.  The raise would add to a wave of institutional capital flowing … Read more

Charles Schwab, Citadel Both Mull Prediction Market Play

Traditional finance giants Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities are both considering entering prediction markets, with each separately weighing up how they wish to get involved in the fast-growing sector. “I think at some point we likely will have prediction markets,” Rick Wurster, the CEO of the banking and investing titan Schwab, told investors during a … Read more

WrestleMania 42 Night 2: 7 big takeaways for Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar’s WWE future, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley and more

WWE WrestleMania 42 returned for Night 2 of the weekend showcase on Sunday inside Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium. The second night of the annual extravaganza did not disappoint, with both major championships changing hands, Brock Lesnar potentially retiring, and the landscape of the WWE being flipped upside down. As we wrap a whirlwind of a … Read more

Stablecoins Do Not Threaten Banking Just Yet: Analyst

The impact of stablecoins on the banking sector appears “limited” at the current phase of the adoption cycle, but banks could face increasing competition and an erosion of market share as the stablecoin sector and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) grow in market capitalization.  “So far, the use of stablecoins remains limited, but their market capitalization … Read more