The Protocol: Ethereum Foundation Fracas

Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I’m Ben Schiller, CoinDesk’s Opinion and Features editor. In this issue: DAO governance tool merger Ethereum Foundation drama Stablecoin USDh comes to Bitcoin $25 million grant program for DePIN Network News DAO GOVERNANCE PLATFORM ACQUIRES RIVAL: Agora, a blockchain … Read more

How Many Votes Does Pete Hegseth Need for Confirmation? – Hollywood Life

Image Credit: Getty Images Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, was nominated by Donald Trump to become the next U.S. Secretary of Defense upon Senate approval. After a number of Democrats — and a few Republicans — voiced their opposition over his nomination, Americans wondered if Hegseth had the votes needed to get confirmed. … Read more

Weston McKennie, Mr. ‘Do Everything,’ is back from Juventus brink and starring once again

Versatile midfielder Weston McKennie has become indispensable for both Juventus and the USMNT. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images) Weston McKennie is in Year 5 at Juventus and, fueled by “haters,” after being told to leave, he is thriving yet again. He is comfortable in Italy, “just chillin’, playing soccer, living life,” as he said … Read more

Crypto Critic Elizabeth Warren Probes Trump’s Meme Coin Venture ($TRUMP)

Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling foul on President Donald Trump’s meme coin, pressing for the U.S. Office of Government Ethics and financial regulatory agencies to dig into the ethical and regulatory details around the $TRUMP token. Warren, who is the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee that oversees U.S. financial regulators, says the assets, … Read more

Retail Demand for BTC Provides Firm Underpinning in Weaker Crypto Market

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin and most major cryptocurrencies are weaker after Chicago Mercantile Exchange, a proxy for institutional activity, denied reports of listing futures tied to XRP and SOL. Traditional markets are also holding their breath for the expected Bank of Japan interest-rate increase on Friday. Despite BTC’s continued … Read more