BlackRock is taking another step into crypto by planning two new funds that trade on blockchain instead of traditional exchanges. The move shows how Wall Street is slowly merging with digital money systems, even as regulators try to keep up. The first fund copies a well-known $6. 1 billion US Treas
Blackface wasn’t just a stage act—it was America’s unofficial pastime for a century. A new book digs into how everyday people, not just performers, kept this racist tradition alive, turning it into a tool for politics, profit, and power. From government-sponsored shows during the Great Depression to
BlackRock’s crypto division made $42 million in fees during the first quarter, a modest amount compared to its total ETF revenue. The firm’s overall ETF business earned more than $2. 4 billion in the same period. Crypto products hold about 1. 11 % of BlackRock’s $5. 48 trillion in ETF assets,
Tom Kean Jr. , a 57‑year‑old congressman from New Jersey, has finally spoken about his long absence from Washington. He said he had a “personal medical issue” that kept him away for weeks, and doctors say he will recover fully soon. Kean last voted in the House on March 5 and has missed many othe
BlackSky’s shares are closing in on their highest point in a year, sitting just below $40. 62. That’s interesting because most stocks tend to pull back when the market is shaky. But here, the price is holding strong near the top instead of falling. This often means big investors are quietly buying u
Tom Dundon just paid over $4 billion for an NBA team, yet he’s acting like the franchise runs on loose change. Since taking over the Portland Trail Blazers, he’s been spotted pocketing pennies—a habit that’s now shaping how he runs the organization. Instead of focusing on the playoffs—where the team
Black River Technical College in Arkansas just joined an exclusive club. It’s one of only four schools in the U. S. that teach short-term gunsmithing courses approved by the National Rifle Association. Most of these programs have been around for decades, but Black River only started in 2020. That’s
Tommy Fleetwood grew up on the windy coast of northwest England, where the sea and sand shaped his early life. His hometown, Southport, is a small seaside town, and he spent most of his childhood in nearby Formby, an area famous for its links courses. This environment sparked a love of golf that wou
Tom Steyer, a 68‑year‑old hedge fund founder who is now running for California governor, has found himself in the spotlight over his earlier investments. He once owned shares in a private prison company that now houses many immigrants waiting for deportation. During a recent town hall in San Dieg
Black Mirror isn’t just another sci-fi show about robots and spaceships. It’s a mirror held up to today’s tech habits, reflecting how close we already are to some of its wildest ideas. What makes the series stand out isn’t fancy effects or big explosions. It’s how it turns everyday tools—like social
