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by Edwian Stokes May 21, 2026 The NBA baller is banking on his signature sneaker to significantly appreciate Kyrie Irving, a 9-time NBA All-Star and a current guard for the Dallas Mavericks, is banking on a Nike 2019 signature sneaker to appreciate significantly in resale value over the next two decades. Irving equated his SpongeBob x Nike Kyrie 5 basketball sneakers to a “Sotheby’s art piece” in a recent interview with Nice Kicks, an online sneaker company focused on providing news and sneaker history to sneaker enthusiasts. In the interview, Irving, 34, said he “prayed” owners of the limited-edition sneakers kept…

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Google If you’re renting an apartment and the climate control consists of a beige plastic rectangle from 2003, I see you. In fact, I’ve been you. I’ve moved enough times to have an opinion on basically every type of heating and cooling setup a landlord can throw at you — central HVAC without a C-wire, electric baseboards that scream when you touch them, a single window AC unit that’s supposed to get you through the entire summer. That’s why I decided it was finally time to write a guide to the best smart thermostat for Alexa for renters.This is…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Bitcoin’s 2026 macro setup just flipped from waiting for relief to pricing a renewed threat.As of May 20, 2026, CME FedWatch showed a 54.1% chance of a rate hike at the December 2026 Federal Open Market Committee meeting, against 44.4% odds of no change and only 1.5% odds of easing.Fed target rate probability chart showing markets pricing 54% odds of 2026 rate hikes. (Source: CME FedWatch)For Bitcoin, the important signal is the direction of travel, not the precision of one futures-market snapshot.The trade many holders expected was simple: inflation would cool, the Federal Reserve would eventually ease, liquidity would…

FM Daily Brief – 14 May 2026 FM Daily Brief – 14 May 2026 FM Daily Brief – 14 May 2026 FM Daily Brief – 14 May 2026 FM Daily Brief – 14 May 2026 FM Daily Brief – 14 May 2026 Today’s lead: Washington moves closer to reshaping crypto markets as the CLARITY Act advances through the US Senate, with the Senate Banking Committee holding its markup and vote on the bill today. Also ahead: record revenue at Rakuten Securities, losses narrow at Valutrades, Pepperstone expands its crypto infrastructure push, and a dormant Bitcoin wallet resurfaces after more than…

Free NewsletterGet the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your InboxThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has revoked the Major Payment Institution License of Bsquared Technology (BSQ) following findings of alleged breaches of regulatory requirements as well as the submission of false or misleading information.The revocation came into effect on 14 May 2026.Bsquared Technology is no longer permitted to provide digital payment token services in Singapore under the Payment Services Act 2019.MAS detailed the enforcement action in an official notice issued 16 months after it originally licensed the firm in January 2025.According to the regulator, an onsite inspection…

A crypto analyst has shared a new report from Etherealize, a leading crypto research firm, which projects how high the Ethereum price could reach if its market capitalization were to match that of gold. The expert believes that, beyond price action, the Ethereum network could also evolve into a global settlement layer, further solidifying its position in the crypto space. Taken together, these developments paint a strong bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency, even amid the recent volatility and price declines that have weighed on the market. Digital Oil, a pseudonymous analyst and investor, is making a bold long-term case, arguing…

We’re thrilled to announce that NEX is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading NEX trading is live as of May 20, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost. Here’s some more information about this asset: Nexus (NEX) Nexus (NEX) is a Layer 1 blockchain for verifiable finance, purpose-built for high-frequency financial applications and intelligent markets. Every node runs the Nexus zkVM 3.0, providing infrastructure that is…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Entrepreneurs often embrace the “hoodie founder” image, but as their business grows, appearance becomes a strategic asset rather than a casual choice. First impressions heavily influence how competence and trust are perceived, making personal presentation an extension of the brand. While casual dress works in early-stage environments, higher-stakes situations demand a more intentional and polished image. Upgrading your look isn’t about expensive clothing but about fit, grooming and aligning your style with the context. There’s a story Silicon Valley loves to tell: the visionary founder in a hoodie, too busy…

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