The story most people tell about tribal casinos is neat and convenient. That it is a modern industry, seized as an economic opportunity. Robert J. Madden’s research points somewhere much older. “We’re talking about a very deep cultural tradition,” he tells me, “probably one of the oldest continuous cultural practices in North America.” Not decades old. Not centuries old. If his research is right, Native American gambling traditions stretch back 12,000 years, forming an unbroken line from Ice Age campsites to present-day casino floors. It lands at a moment when the legal structure governing tribal gaming is being tested in…
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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission revealed the first lineup of its Innovation Task Force (ITF), now headed by Michael Pascualaqua, a senior adviser to Acting Chairman Mike Selig. The team now features blockchain lawyers who worked at leading law firms, a prediction markets consultant, and seasoned legal professionals from within the CFTC. The move comes amid escalating jurisdictional battles over platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, which allow users to trade contracts on real-world outcomes ranging from elections to sports. The CFTC has argued that such products fall under federal derivatives law, not state gambling statutes, a position that…
World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token fell about 12% in the past 24 hours after the Trump-linked crypto venture published a thread on X defending its lending position on Dolomite, the DeFi protocol whose co-founder advises WLFI.The thread came in response to CoinDesk’s reporting that WLFI had deposited its own governance token as collateral, borrowed stablecoins against it, and drained the USD1 lending pool to the point where other depositors could not withdraw.When CoinDesk reached out for a comment, WLFI did not directly address or dispute the transactions. Instead, it pointed to a social media post published after CoinDesk’s report, which…
The real cost of email marketing software isn’t the starting price — it’s what you pay when you scale. In some cases, email marketing software’s entry-level plans are priced low enough to feel easy to justify. For instance, a plan might start at about $19 per month for around 1,500 contacts with basic features. But that price can rise quickly as lists grow or as teams need more advanced functionality.
Mechanistically, it’s similar to the covid-19 vaccines. What’s different, of course, is that the patient is being immunized against a cancer, not a virus. And it looks like a possible breakthrough. This year, Moderna and Merck showed that such shots halved the chance that patients with the deadliest form of skin cancer would die from a recurrence after surgery. In its formal communications, like regulatory filings, Moderna hasn’t called the shot a cancer vaccine since 2023. That’s when it partnered up with Merck and rebranded the tech as individualized neoantigen therapy, or INT. Moderna’s CEO said at the time that…
Make CryptoSlate preferred on March inflation has delivered a split result with one immediate consequence. US consumer prices accelerated hard enough to keep the Federal Reserve boxed in, while the softer core reading kept the next month alive as the real test.That tension reaches well beyond macro calendars. Bitcoin has spent much of 2026 trading through rates, liquidity, and the price of money. When inflation jumps because fuel prices rise, the chain reaction runs from the pump to bond yields to risk appetite, and then into crypto.The March data shows headline CPI rose 3.3% year over year, up from 2.4%…
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new colocation cross-connect service providing customers with direct access to Liquidity Connect’s Virtual Private Servers (VPS) and bare metal dedicated servers, hosted in Equinix London, one of the world’s leading financial connectivity hubs. Institutional and individual traders can connect to our trading environment with sub-millisecond latency, supporting efficient execution and latency-sensitive trading strategies. “Liquidity Connect (LIQC) and Kraken are elevating crypto trading by empowering every trader with the speed and security previously reserved for major financial institutions,” said Dennis Miranda-Cruz, Head of Business at Liquidity Connect. “Our goal is to provide stable,…
Starting a sole proprietorship can be a smart choice for those looking to maintain control over their business as they enjoy a straightforward setup. You’ll need to think about a unique business name, secure the necessary licenses, and stay on top of your tax responsibilities, as income will flow through to your personal tax return. Comprehending these elements is essential, as they lay the groundwork for your venture. So, what are the key steps you need to take to successfully launch your business? Key Takeaways Choose a business name and conduct a name availability search to ensure it’s not trademarked.…
Ticket discounts of up to $500 will end tomorrow, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. PT. After that, prices for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 go up again. Miss this, and you’ll be paying more for the same access to one of the most anticipated tech epicenters of the year. Register now to lock in these savings. Disrupt: Your launchpad in the tech ecosystem If you want to raise capital, hire top talent, launch your startup, or discover your next portfolio company, missing Disrupt from October 13–15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West is not an option. Here’s what you’ll gain by attending: Actionable insights from builders, operators, and VCs actively shaping today’s market. Check the event page regularly for…
Crypto analyst Cupra has revealed that Bitcoin has printed a historical aggressive recovery setup, signaling that a rally to the upside may be on the horizon. The analyst predicted that BTC could rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $150,000 as the next bull phase approaches. Bitcoin Prints One of the Most Aggressive Setups In Years In an X post, Cupra stated that Bitcoin has just printed one of the most aggressive recovery setups that the market has seen in years. He noted that such a setup played out in 2019 after months of “pain,” which then led to…
