BitMine has slowed its Ethereum (ETH) purchases, adding only 7,430 tokens last week, to prioritize a $85.9 million share buyback. The company is now 95.7% towards its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum's supply, needing 257,532 more ETH, but plans a gradual approach.
Hyperliquid is rolling out permissionless prediction markets, allowing anyone to deploy a market by staking 500,000 HYPE tokens. This move aims to open-source the category, contrasting with curated platforms, as prediction markets see record growth, while other crypto news includes an Allbridge exploit and regulatory updates.
The Oura Ring 5 offers a smaller, lighter design and new software features, but reviewers suggest existing Oura users likely don't need to upgrade as the core functionality and sensors remain the same as the previous generation. The new model is primarily an aesthetic update, with the same battery life and software features available on the Ring 4. Concerns include data overload, limited sizing options, and the charging case being a separate purchase.
Ethereum treasury company BitMine now holds 5,742,237 ETH, 4.8% of the total supply, nearing its 5% target. With $11.1 billion in assets and 85% of its ETH staked, BitMine is shifting from passive holder to active economic participant, influencing ETH demand and exposing investors to BMNR via the Russell 1000 Index.
OpenAI is reportedly discussing a 5% equity stake for the U.S. government to ease political concerns and share AI's economic benefits. CEO Sam Altman believes this could democratize AI wealth and foster ties with the Trump administration.
India's opening T20I against England in Chester-le-Street was abandoned due to rain without a ball bowled in the second innings. India posted 189/7, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 59 off 24 balls and Shreyas Iyer adding 68.
The Oura Ring 5 is a significant upgrade, shrinking 40% in volume, weighing 2g, and offering comprehensive health tracking, including women's health, with a 6-9 day battery life, but comes with a £399+ price tag and a £5.99/month subscription.
The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor without compromising battery life or performance, targeting those who found previous models too bulky. It retains the same features as its predecessor, with no new sensors added, focusing instead on size reduction.
India opener Abhishek Sharma acknowledged his team's difficulty in adapting to conditions after Ireland's unexpected 34-run victory in the first T20I in Belfast. Despite Sharma's quickfire 50, India collapsed to 148, falling to Ireland for the first time in any format.
Pawan Kumar Chandana, once a low-scoring math student, founded Skyroot Aerospace, India's first private rocket company. After working at ISRO, he secured funding and launched India's first privately built rocket, Vikram S, in 2022. The company is now valued at $1.1 billion and aims for orbital launches.
South Korean ETF net assets are approaching 500 trillion won after an eight-day dip. Despite market volatility and foreign sell-offs, individual investors bought over 9 trillion won in ETFs, cushioning the decline. Leveraged ETFs and S&P 500 ETFs saw significant inflows, while semiconductor ETFs experienced outflows.
ITV anticipates the World Cup will be its most profitable sports broadcast, projecting advertising revenues 30% higher than Euro 2024. The expanded tournament offers six weeks of high viewership, attracting a diverse range of advertisers, including tech giants and new entrants to TV advertising.
ITV anticipates the World Cup will be its most profitable sports broadcast, projecting significant advertising revenue. The expanded tournament offers a "six-week summer Super Bowl moment" for advertisers, attracting new brands and premium ad slots.
The Oura Ring 5 is a significant upgrade, boasting a 40% smaller and lighter design than its predecessor. It offers improved comfort, aesthetics, and battery life, making it appealing to a wider audience. Priced from $399, it faces competition from rivals like RingConn and Ultrahuman.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar deserves more recognition for his performances in the IPL. Clarke highlighted Patidar's leadership and batting prowess, suggesting he should be considered for the Indian T20 and potentially ODI teams.
Binance revealed a revenue-sharing agreement with Alpaca, a provider of tokenized US stock and ETF infrastructure. Binance will receive 50% of Alpaca's PFOF fees and 65% of stock lending profits.
Eliya Cohen, a former Israeli hostage, described his 505-day captivity in Gaza, including pleading with captors to shoot him, enduring starvation, and beatings after being taken from the Nova festival on Oct 7, 2023. He spoke at the Nova Exhibition in London.
Oura introduces the Ring 5, 40% smaller than its predecessor, with redesigned components, improved health tracking, and new features like Health Radar, AI-powered medical advice, and enhanced data management, available for pre-order at $399-$499.
Oura Ring 5, daha küçük tasarım, tansiyon takibi ve 9 güne varan pil ömrü sunuyor. Akıllı yüzük, gece uykusu sırasında kan basıncı trend takibi, 30 günlük gece nefes alma analizi ve GLP-1 tabanlı ilaç entegrasyonu sunuyor.
Oura unveils Ring 5, a 40% smaller smart ring designed for sleep, stress, readiness, and heart health, as it moves toward an IPO later in 2026. Priced from £399 and £5.99/month, the company touts continued growth and a global footprint alongside new health software features.
Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar shattered the national pole vault record at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, clearing 5.45m. Meena won gold on countback. Both athletes met the Commonwealth Games qualification standard.
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Pole-vaulter Kuldeep Kumar set a new national record of 5.41m at the inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, representing Madhya Pradesh. The 21-year-old from Prayagraj bettered Dev Kumar Meena's previous mark of 5.40m, achieved at the World University Games last year. Kuldeep hopes his achievement will bring visibility to pole vault in India and prevent future incidents like the one in January when he and Meena were briefly detained at Panvel railway station after ticket examiners objected to their poles being called 'steel pipes'.
Pole vaulter Kuldeep Kumar set a new national record of 5.41m at the inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, bettering Dev Kumar Meena's previous mark of 5.40m. The 21-year-old from Prayagraj, who was briefly detained at Panvel railway station in January with his poles, said he hopes this achievement ensures no one else faces similar issues.
