Flash floods that ripped through parts of central Nigeria have killed at least 115 people, an emergency services official said on Friday, with the toll expected to rise further. Teams of rescuers continued to search for missing residents after torrential rains late on Wednesday through early Thursday washed away and submerged dozens of homes in […]
The British government has introduced Super Priority Visa and Priority Visa options, ensuring applicants receive a decision within 24 hours or five business days through quick UK visa processing. The UK government has taken this step, considering delays in European visa processing. Travellers who seek a quick alternative can opt for any of the UK […]
Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski, actress Sistine Stallone, and Mischa Barton are joining the cast of Bad News on the Doorstep, a new crime thriller set in the 1950s. The film recently finished shooting in Rhode Island. Rob Gronkowski, known for his football career and more recently The Roaring Game, is taking on a new […]
The platform allows investors in Africa to access global real estate and stock markets through tokenized fractional shares using stablecoins. Xend Finance, a decentralized finance project backed by Binance and Google, is launching a platform in Africa to offer tokenized access to global real estate and stock markets. Partners in the launch include Risevest, a digital wealth management platform that offers individual and institutional investors exposure to global markets. The company recently acquired a broker-dealer license in the United States. According to a May 30 announcement, the new platform will allow users to invest in international real estate and stock markets by purchasing fractional shares via tokenization. The entry barrier is low, starting at $5 when investors use stablecoins such as USDt (USDT) and USDC (USDC). Read more
Fans began rooting for Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series after her audition tape surfaced online. Earlier this week, HBO confirmed that the lead trio of Harry, Ron and Hermione in the upcoming series was cast after over 30,000 auditions. Actor Dominic McLaughlin will portray Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will star […]
Spot Bitcoin ETF flows play a key role in the asset’s price action, but macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns are also impacting investors’ choice to buy BTC. Key takeaways: Bitcoin demand is driven by investors’ macroeconomic fears, not just spot BTC ETF netflows. Global bond market volatility is boosting Bitcoin’s safe-haven appeal, with interest rate cuts and rising inflation triggering a shift into risk assets. Read more