10 hours ago | Saint Louis Today | 2 articles

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Kiki Smith scored 19 points, Danielle Rainey added 13 and 12th-seeded Florida opened the Southeastern Conference tournament with a 69-62 win over 13th-seeded...
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Bitcoin reclaims $50,000 level as more businesses eye exposure to cryptocurrencies

19 hours ago | Business Insider

Summary List Placement Bitcoin surged 5% on Wednesday to reclaim the $50,000 level as more firms eye exposure to the cryptocurrency space. PayPal is said to have paid more than...
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A top biotech VC and a top tech VC are making a $500 million bet in 2 of the hottest areas of healthcare

20 hours ago | Business Insider

Summary List Placement Arch Venture Partners and General Catalyst - two of the hottest investors in the healthcare and tech sectors - have teamed up to make waves in mental...
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Biden's SEC pick calls for scrutiny of trading app gimmicks

22 hours ago | Al Jazeera

Gary Gensler says he will strengthen transparency and accountability in markets so people can invest with confidence.
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Biden's SEC pick says GameStop saga raises questions about trading apps like Robinhood

1 day ago | Chicago Tribune

President Joe Biden's choice to head the Securities and Exchange Commission told Congress on Tuesday that the agency should address how to protect investors who use online...
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Biden SEC pick Gensler grilled over bitcoin, GameStop mania and board diversity

1 day ago | CNBC

Gary Gensler, Biden's pick to lead the SEC, said he would tackle cryptocurrency regulation, the "gamification" of trading and board diversity.
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Bitcoin falls 4% after Biden nominee Gary Gensler says SEC will seek to eliminate fraud and manipulation in crypto markets

1 day ago | Business Insider

Summary List Placement Bitcoin fell as much as 4% on Tuesday after SEC Chairman nominee Gary Gensler testified that he would seek to eliminate fraud and manipulation from...
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SEC chair nominee says he will evaluate payment for order flow practice at the heart of the GameStop saga

1 day ago | Business Insider

Summary List Placement Gary Gensler, the nominee to be the next head of the Securities and Exchange Commission said the agency under his watch would review issues surrounding...
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Cboe seeks green light for first US Bitcoin ETF

1 day ago | Al Jazeera | 3 articles

In an SEC filing, Cboe sought approval for the VanEck Bitcoin Trust.
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CBOE files for approval to list the first US bitcoin ETF

1 day ago | Business Insider | 3 articles

Summary List Placement The Chicago Board Options Exchange has filed a request with the US Securities and Exchange Commission seeking approval to list shares of asset manager...
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House passes expansive policing overhaul bill named in honor of George Floyd

T.J. McConnell's triple-double: Just how crazy was it?

The Pacers backup guard did something no other NBA player had done, officially, in 48 years. Read more ...

Texas power grid operator axes its CEO after deadly blackout caused by...

The entity delivering power to most of Texas has decided to fire its CEO, as it faces criticism for failing to prepare the power grid for last month's winter storm and leaving... Read more ...

Former NFL Pro Bowler Kellen Winslow II Sentenced To 14 Years For Sex Crimes

A San Diego judge said Kellen Winslow II preyed on especially vulnerable women, including a homeless woman and an unconscious teen. Read more ...

USC routs Stanford 79-42 to stay in hunt for Pac-12 title

LOS ANGELES - Tahj Eaddy scored 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting and Southern California routed Stanford 79-42 on Wednesday night, snapping a two-game skid and keeping the Trojans... Read more ...

House Passes George Floyd Bill Designed To Help Prevent Police Misconduct

The legislation bans police chokeholds and no-knock warrants, requires data collection on police encounters and ends qualified immunity. Read more ...

House Passes Landmark Voting Rights Bill, Setting Up First Major Filibuster...

The sweeping reform bill would nullify the new wave of voter restrictions that Republicans are pushing at the state level. Read more ...

House passes sweeping voting rights bill over GOP opposition

The bill would require states to offer mail-in ballots, same-day voter registration and a minimum of 15 days of early voting. Read more ...

Texas power grid CEO is fired following widespread outages during winter storms

Following widespread power outages that left many in the dark for days, the head of the organization overseeing the state's power grid has been fired. Read more ...

Caps edge Bruins 2-1 in SO in Chara's return to Boston

BOSTON - Jakub Vrana had the only score in the shootout and the Washington Capitals beat the Bruins 2-1 Wednesday night in Zdeno Chara's return to Boston. Read more ...