TLDR Ripple has formed a partnership with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini to test RLUSD stablecoin payments. The collaboration aims to use Ripple’s XRPL platform to process real-time fiat card settlements. Mastercard will integrate Ripple’s technology to explore regulated on-chain payment capabilities. WebBank will act as the issuer for the Gemini credit card involved in the [.] The post Ripple and Mastercard Test Secret Stablecoin System for Card Payments appeared first on Blockonomi.
Massachusetts election results: Everett mayor, Quincy council, Newton parking war
It wasn’t an enjoyable election night for Everett Mayor Carlo DiMaria, who lost his reelection bid amid heat over $180,000 in bonus payments.
Renck: Darren Rizzi finally owned Broncos’ special teams errors, but can Sean Payton trust him to fix it?
Is Darren Rizzi to blame? He pointed the finger in the mirror Tuesday when asked about the mess, a positive step forward.
Nintendo Store app available now on Android and iOS outside of Japan
The app gives access to the digital Nintendo store front where users can purchase games and apps, and queue them for download to linked devices.
Felony charges ‘a tough hill to climb’ as Regina Hill’s political comeback fails short
Her defeat could mark the end of Hill’s political career, with a trial looming and her grip on her district clearly weakened.
Jury deliberates in assault case against DC man who threw sandwich at federal agent in viral video
WASHINGTON (AP) A jury began deliberating Wednesday in the Justice Department’s assault case against a man who threw a.
Anti-CZ Whale Nets $100M Profit Shorting Aster
The post Anti-CZ Whale Nets $100M Profit Shorting Aster appeared com. An on-chain trader dubbed the “Anti-CZ Whale” earned nearly $100 million shorting Aster following a cautionary tweet from Changpeng Zhao. Aster’s price dropped 14% from $1. 16 to $0. 83 as the market reacted to CZ’s self-deprecating comment about his buying timing. The trader has since shifted strategy, opening a massive $109 million long position in Ethereum despite the recent volatility. An on-chain trader nicknamed the “Anti-CZ Whale” has recorded multimillion-dollar profits after Aster’s decline following remarks from Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Blockchain data from Lookonchain and Hyperdash indicates the trader held coordinated short positions on Aster, Dogecoin, and other assets. These positions increased significantly in value as Aster’s price fell 14% over the past week. Related: CZ’s ‘I Buy Tops’ Reminder Lands As Aster Sinks 14% To $0. 90 Support Zhao posted on his X account, noting that his crypto purchases “always go down,” a self-deprecating reminder about market risk that traders interpreted as a warning. The post, referencing previous cycles where even strong assets dropped after major buys, coincided with a broad cooldown across altcoins. Aster’s market response was immediate, the token fell below the $1 mark, forming a sequence of lower highs and lower lows before rebounding. Related: CZ’s $2M Aster Purchase Triggers 30% Price Spike and Frenzied Trading This pullback aligned with renewed activity from the Anti-CZ Whale. Reports indicate the trader added to their Aster short positions shortly after CZ’s post. The token subsequently dropped from $1. 16 to $0. 83. During this slide, the trader’s short exposure expanded to $59. 7 million. This generated $4. 95 million in profit in a single account and over $16 million across multiple associated wallets. Whale Secures $100 Million in Cross-Asset Profits According to Lookonchain data, the trader’s total equity increased to above $75. 6 million, with unrealized gains exceeding $31. 27 million and a 142%.
This Maine goalie didn’t just make a clutch penalty save. He also stepped up and scored.
It’s not uncommon for a goalie to provide the game-defining save in a penalty kick shootout. But Orono’s Matthew Allen also stepped up and made one of the kicks for the Red Riots.
1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 88 Deluxe Station Wagon
This 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 88 Deluxe station wagon was first sold in Texas and is said to have remained in the state through a 2021 refurbishment that was performed under the ownership of the seller’s father. It was relocated to Nebraska following the seller’s acquisition in 2025, and the vehicle has green paintwork accented by wood trim on the windows, sides, and split rear tailgate. Powered by a 303ci V8 linked with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, the car is equipped with a windshield visor, a hood ornament, rear fender skirts, and 15″ wheels in addition to air conditioning, a push-button radio, and bench seating trimmed in brown. This Futuramic Series 88 is now offered in Nebraska with a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.