Asia’s startup ecosystem hasn’t been doing well in the past couple years, as everything from geopolitics to higher interest rates affected investors’ willingness to write checks. Many venture firms have exited China, which used to be the continent’s biggest venture market, and elsewhere, though there hasn’t been a huge decline in the number of fundraising […]
Global crypto firms turn to Hong Kong for refuge — and opportunity
With U.S. regulators continuing to ramp up their scrutiny of crypto, startups and founders in the space are looking overseas to find friendlier climates to support their growth. One such destination is Hong Kong, which, seeking to restore its status as a financial hub, is banking on favorable crypto regulations to draw a fresh raft […]
WNBA Draft lottery, explained: How Fever got opportunity to select Caitlin Clark with back-to-back No. 1 picks
It’s a quick turnaround for college basketball players heading into the WNBA Draft. South Carolina won the national championship on Sunday, April 7, and the WNBA Draft is scheduled for Monday, April 15. That’s just a week to celebrate — or decompress from — the end of the college hoops season. Players such as Caitlin […]
Atletico Madrid And Borussia Dortmund See Rare Champions League Opportunity
Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund do battle on Wednesday with both teams conscious the tie offers their best chance of reaching the Champions League semi-finals in years. The duo are the underdog sides remaining in this season’s quarter-finals, with the other six teams either among the elite, spending as if they were or boasting trophy-laden […]
Brian Burns trade grades: Giants deal a reminder of Panthers' missed opportunity
Giants fans endured a rough start to free agency when Saquon Barkley bolted for NFC East rival Philadelphia and New York missed out on high-end offensive line targets. Then came a splash. The Giants swung a blockbuster deal for Panthers defensive end Brian Burns on Monday, landing the two-time Pro-Bowler for two draft picks and […]