What Did The FBI Press Conference on NBA Gambling Investigation Tell Us? All Details We Know So Far
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Ecuador Rejects Prosecution of Survivor of U.S. Strike on Vessel
The country has freed the man, one of two survivors of a U.S. military strike on a submersible vessel last week, defying President Trump’s claim that he would be held and prosecuted.
Long Island Democrat DA candidate threatens to sue GOP for linking her to Zohran Mamdani
An attorney for the candidate sent a “cease and desist” letter to the GOP Campaign Committee earlier this month, calling the ads “completely fabricated, false and defamatory.”.
Ohio judge grants temporary order allowing high school students to profit from NIL deals
An Ohio common pleas judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday, which would allow high school athletes in the state to enter into deals that profit off their talent.
Florida issues criminal subpoenas against Roblox over child safety
Florida’s attorney general announced Monday that criminal subpoenas have been issued to gaming site Roblox, calling the platform a “breeding ground for predators.”.
9th Circuit court rules Trump can deploy National Guard to Portland
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday ruled that President Donald Trump can deploy Oregon National Guard troops into the city of Portland.
Alleged pro-Hamas Oct. 7 attacker granted religious accommodations while jailed in Louisiana
Al-Muhtadi’s lawyers asked Magistrate Judge David Ayo to order federal authorities to provide him with a halal diet, allow to fast and carry out daily prayers.
EXCLUSIVE: Hulk Hogan’s Massive Money Diss – Late WWE Star Left Son Nick as Sole Beneficiary of $5Million Estate… Snubbing Daughter Brooke, Widow Sky Daily and Ex-wife Linda
Hulk Hogan’s money diss has been revealed as the late WWE star left Nick as the sole beneficiary of his $5 million estate.
Pro-Crypto Lawyer Says Ripple Isn’t Done After New $1.25 Billion Acquisition
The post Pro-Crypto Lawyer Says Ripple Isn’t Done After New $1. 25 Billicom. In a recent X post on Thursday, October 16, pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton reacted to Ripple’s latest venture into the corporate treasury space following its newest acquisition. Earlier that day, Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the San Francisco-based blockchain firm had made an epic acquisition of GTreasury for $1. 25 billion, sparking discussions and excitement across the XRP community. According to the announcement, the acquisition aims to integrate Ripple’s blockchain capabilities with GTreasury’s global cash management infrastructure. Notably, this will enable CFOs worldwide to manage stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and idle capital more efficiently through decentralized finance solutions. Ripple continues aggressive acquisition While Ripple’s future plans remain uncertain, the crypto lawyer appears convinced that Ripple is still far from concluding its aggressive acquisition spree after securing seven major companies. To back his prediction, Deaton highlighted Ripple’s acquisition streak over the past few years as it continues to expand across multiple nations. Deaton pointed to similar power moves Ripple has made to strengthen its position across payments, custody, and stablecoin infrastructure, positioning its associated cryptocurrency XRP and the RLUSD stablecoin for broader adoption. Ripple has acquired: Hidden Road for $1. 25B: Prime Brokerage/Clearing/Multi-asset infrastructure; Rail for $200M: Bolsters Ripple’s stablecoin infrastructure payments adds virtual account & automated backend and strengthens its competitive position in stablecoin-based.- John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) October 16, 2025 Among the major acquisitions Ripple has secured over the years, as spotlighted by Deaton, are Algrim, a market-making, trading, and liquidity engineering firm; Fortress Trust, a regulatory and licensing infrastructure provider; and Standard Custody & Trust Company, a regulated trust and custody backbone for stablecoin reserves. Some more recent acquisitions include Metaco, an institutional crypto custody and tokenization services provider, and Rail, a stablecoin infrastructure and backend automation enhancement firm, acquired for $250 million and $200 million, respectively.
Bloomberg Law: Race-Based Voting Maps (Podcast)
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