MoonPay CEO calls on Congress to keep state authority over stablecoins

Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of cryptocurrency payment firm MoonPay, is calling on US lawmakers to leave a path open to state-level regulators when passing legislation on stablecoins. In an April 18 X post, Soto-Wright said he wanted Congress to “keep state-regulated issuers in the game” when it comes to stablecoin regulation, referencing efforts in the House … Read more

How Future Fair Is Reimagining the Art Fair Model from the Ground Up

Future Fair’s mission is to provide a platform that supports the advancement, sustainability and empowerment of art galleries. Photo by Keenon Perry As is the case with many good ideas, the story of Future Fair began with brainstorming—specifically, Rachel Mijares Fick jotting down her thoughts about what an art fair should be versus what she … Read more

Tips and tricks to get the most out of your CarPlay experience

For the vast majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Apple’s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. There’s quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless connectivity, and more. Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks for making sure you’re getting the most out … Read more

Women’s Cricket World Cup: Ireland defeat ends Scotland bid despite Kathryn Bryce heroics in Lahore | Cricket News

Scotland’s hopes of reaching this year’s Women’s Cricket World Cup were ended in a final-ball thriller against Ireland, who squeaked home by one wicket in Lahore. The Scots needed to win to stay in contention for a top-two finish at the qualifying tournament and looked to be doing their bit thanks to Kathryn Bryce’s brilliant … Read more

Cal football, basketball sink from optimism to alarm bells. Are there any life rafts?

BERKELEY — Maybe this is a Bears thing. The Baylor Bears, who advanced to the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament last month, subsequently lost nine players to the transfer portal. Four others ran out of eligibility and one entered the NBA draft, leaving their roster bare. This wasn’t supposed to happen to … Read more

Mantra exposes crypto liquidity problems, and Coinbase is bearish: Finance Redefined

Crypto investor sentiment took another significant hit this week after Mantra’s OM token collapsed by over 90% within hours on Sunday, April 13, triggering knee-jerk comparisons to previous black swan events such as the Terra-Luna collapse. Elsewhere, Coinbase’s report for institutional investors added to concerns by highlighting that cryptocurrencies may be in a bear market … Read more

More than 1,000 international students and graduates in the US have had their visas revoked or statuses terminated – The Mercury News

By Caroll Alvarado, Javon Huynh and Amanda Musa | CNN The Trump administration has revoked hundreds of student visas in nearly every corner of the country as part of a vast immigration crackdown – and few universities know why. More than 1,000 international students and recent graduates at more than 130 schools in the US … Read more