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NFTs didn’t fail. The narratives around them did. The projects still building today made one shift: Buy this NFT → “Ecosystem access” Floor price → “Long-term community value” Whitelist → “Community access” The technology was never the problem. The communication was. The next wave won’t be won by better smart contracts. It’ll be won by better storytelling. Source link

The Financial Accounting Standards Board met this week to discuss its projects on accounting for transfers of cryptocurrency assets and enhancing the disclosures around certain digital assets, such as stablecoins.Processing ContentDuring Wednesday’s meeting, FASB’s board made certain tentative decisions, according to a summary posted to FASB’s website. FASB began deliberating the Accounting for transfers of crypto assets project and decided to expand the scope of its guidance in  Subtopic 350-60, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets, to address crypto assets that provide the holder with a right to receive another crypto asset. FASB decided to clarify the existing disclosure guidance by providing…

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official completion of One Nassau Place, a 331,700-square-foot industrial facility in Staten Island, developed by Sagard Real Estate. The asset is currently the largest new construction single-story warehouse available in New York City, according to Cushman & Wakefield. A Cushman & Wakefield team of Bill Waxman, David Gheriani, Rico Murtha and Helen Paul will serve as the exclusive leasing agents on behalf of the landlord. “As demand for high-quality industrial space in New York City continues to outpace supply, One Nassau Place represents a rare opportunity for tenants to secure scale, efficiency and connectivity within the five boroughs,” said…

76.88 million ounces of registered silver. 575.5 million ounces of open interest. A coverage ratio of 13.4% — below the stress threshold for the sixth consecutive issue. And First Notice Day for the May contract is approaching.In January 2026, 33.45 million ounces of silver were withdrawn from COMEX registered inventory in a single week. That represented roughly 26% of the deliverable pool disappearing in seven days, the kind of event that, if repeated at even half the intensity, would absorb approximately 21% of today’s registered inventory inside a week. The May 2026 COMEX silver contract delivery cycle is now approaching…

If you were to ask a Boston Red Sox fan to give you a list of some of their top contributing factors to the team’s massively underwhelming start to the season, it would be a safe bet that the play of Trevor Story would fall near the top of every single one. Now, if you asked those same people to pick which aspect of Story’s game has frustrated them the most, 99% of them would probably say his hitting, choosing to focus on things like his abysmal slash line (.208/.222/.338) or astonishingly below-league-average chase (47.2%), strikeout (2.5%), and walk (29.6%)…

Falling rupee: A cause for concern | Photo Credit: Andrii Yalanskyi As India steps into 2026, the macroeconomic picture appears, at first glance, remarkably encouraging. Economic growth remains strong, with GDP expansion projected at over 7 per cent for FY26 and a healthy 6.5-7 per cent for FY27. Inflation is largely under control, interest rates remain reasonable, and the banking sector is in its strongest shape in over a decade, supported by low non-performing assets and robust corporate credit quality.Add to this a steadily declining fiscal deficit, a stabilising public debt profile, political continuity, and an increasing emphasis on structural…

As AI drives market shifts and emerging opportunities emerge, Man Group’s expertise in alternatives positions it uniquely for global trends. U.S. and English-speaking market investors gain targeted exposure to hedge funds and quant strategies amid volatility. ISIN: JE00BJ1DLW90 You’re navigating a market where AI investments, geopolitical tensions, and emerging market tailwinds are reshaping opportunities, and Man Group plc stock (JE00BJ1DLW90) stands out with its focus on alternative assets. This London-listed asset manager specializes in hedge funds, quantitative strategies, and real assets, offering you diversification beyond traditional equities and bonds. In an environment of U.S. economic resilience and global fragmentation, its…

100 Wilshire Exterior JLL announced today that Raven Capital, an alternative investment firm specializing in asset-based, non-sponsor private credit, has signed a new 12,251-square-foot office lease at 100 Wilshire, a 21-story, 252,536-square-foot Class A office building located at 100 Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica, California. The firm is relocating from 7,256 square feet at 1335 4th Street in Santa Monica. The new space will serve as the West Coast headquarters for Raven’s expanding team and investment platform, reflecting the firm’s increasing scale, momentum and long-term commitment to the Los Angeles market. Founded in 2008, Raven Capital is an alternative investment…

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATEFriday, April 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. ETCALL PARTICIPANTSChief Executive Officer — Joseph Martin HarveyPresident and Chief Investment Officer — Jon Young CheighChief Financial Officer — Michael DonohueOperatorNeed a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected]TAKEAWAYSCompensation Ratio — 40% for the quarter, which CFO Michael Donohue specified was “in line with the guidance we provided” and is expected to remain unchanged for the rest of 2026.Liquidity — $343 million at quarter-end, down $60 million from the prior period, with the reduction tied to the annual incentive compensation cycle in Q1.Effective Tax Rate — 25.5%…

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said Friday (April 17) that European banks should develop more euro-based stablecoins and tokenized deposits to reduce the continent’s reliance on non-European payment providers, Reuters reported Friday. In pre-recorded comments delivered at a cryptocurrency conference in Paris, Lescure said that the small volume of euro-pegged stablecoins compared to dollar-pegged ones is “not satisfactory” and that a company formed by a group of European banks to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin later this year is “what we need and that is what we want,” according to the report. Lescure also said that he strongly encourages banks to…