Recent quarterly earnings reports from Flutter Entertainment, DraftKings, Coinbase, and Robinhood highlight rapid growth and expanding competition in the prediction markets sector.
Flutter shares fell Wednesday after slashing its full-year U.S. profit guidance by 22% and announcing CEO Peter Jackson's departure, with Dan Taylor set to take over.
NSW Icac exposes a 'shit sheet' document targeting former police minister David Elliott, linked to the Liberal's Reformers sub-faction, alleging undeclared donations from banned donors and systemic corruption.
An assessment of the recently concluded World Cup highlights various controversies, including the 'Balogun Affair' regarding player eligibility, high ticket prices, and the social and environmental costs for host cities like the US, Canada, and Mexico. The article also criticizes FIFA's treatment of the media and evaluates the football quality as good but not great, with a dismal final.
Karolina Muchova defeated Coco Gauff in a thrilling Wimbledon semi-final, coming back from a set down to win 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10). Muchova will face Linda Noskova in her first Wimbledon final.
Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 housing crash, has bought shares in DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment. He believes regulators will eventually crack down on prediction markets, benefiting these established sports-betting operators.
Dior's Jonathan Anderson presented his haute couture collection, inspired by sculptor Lynda Benglis, at the Rodin Museum in Paris. The designer notably refused to comment on Taylor Swift's wedding dress, which he designed, while his collection featured liquefied silhouettes and artistic expressions, including a veiled pearl column wedding dress.
Fifa's sudden reversal of Folarin Balogun's suspension shocked Belgium's coach Rudi Garcia and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who questioned the timing and integrity of the decision. The Belgian FA released a statement expressing astonishment and vowing to explore options, while US players reacted with initial disbelief.
La quinta edizione di Futures, promossa da Flutter Southern Europe & Africa, si è tenuta a Roma. L'evento ha discusso il ruolo dell'impresa nell'innovazione e sostenibilità, integrando competitività e responsabilità per la crescita a lungo termine.
Marc Isaacs's new film, 'Synthetic Sincerity,' uses a fictional AI lab to explore authenticity. The documentary maker and writer Adam Ganz fabricated the university setting, admitting they haven't licensed Isaacs's work for AI. The film features Uyghur restaurant owner Ablikim Rahman and actress Ilinca Manolache as an AI avatar, questioning the nature of reality and truth in the digital age.
Ripple has acquired an equity stake in Flutterwave, a major African fintech company, valued at $3.3 billion. The deal aims to deepen Ripple's presence in Africa's growing cross-border payments market and will see Flutterwave integrate Ripple's stablecoin and XRP Ledger for faster, cheaper transactions.
Ripple has acquired an equity stake in Flutterwave, a major African fintech company, as part of its expansion into the continent's growing cross-border payments market. The deal will see Flutterwave integrate Ripple's stablecoin and XRP Ledger for faster, cheaper transactions.
Flutterwave announced a Series E funding round valuing the company at $3.2 billion, including an investment from Ripple. The deal aims to expand financial services in Africa, addressing challenges in cross-border payments.
Flutter Entertainment to delist from London Stock Exchange due to low trading and high costs, following move to New York in 2024
Donald Trump's visit to Beijing featured parades and banquets but lacked substance, leaving a wary stalemate. Despite White House claims of renewed American strength, the meeting highlighted trade tensions, rare earth curbs, and concerns over long-term national security versus short-term economic gains.
11th century China pioneered the world's first paper money, jiaozi and huizi, transitioning from metal coins to state-backed fiat currency, centuries ahead of the Western world.
Ankara Kalkınma Ajansı desteğiyle Teknopark Ankara tarafından hayata geçirilen Deep Tech Ankara 2026 Hızlandırma Programı, 98 başvuru arasından seçilen 32 girişime 80 saat mentorluk ve eğitim desteği sunacak. Program kapsamında marka-patент desteği, yatırım görüşmeleri ve Gitex AI İstanbul fuarında stant imkanı sağlanacak.
Chelsea secured a spot in the FA Cup final after defeating Leeds 1-0, with Enzo Fernández scoring the winner. The victory comes shortly after the departure of head coach Liam Rosenior, with interim boss Calum McFarlane now set to face Manchester City in the final.
Chuckie Egg, the classic 1980s platform game created by 15-year-old Nigel Alderton, became a defining title of British 8-bit gaming culture. Originally released on the ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro and Dragon 32 in autumn 1983, it topped the charts and spawned around 11 conversions. The game featured players collecting eggs while avoiding hens, with level eight introducing a duck boss battle that changed gameplay entirely. Now, 40 years later, Elite Systems has announced a new smartphone version with 3D graphics.
