How Amorim, Man United made it to the Europa League final in spite of themselves

The pressure is on at Manchester United. Wednesday’s Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao, Spain, will be a £100 million lottery for Ruben Amorim and his players. It is a reality that explains why Amorim, sources tell ESPN, has been working 14-hour days at United’s Carrington training ground in recent weeks, arriving at…

Bancor Launches Historic Patent War Against Uniswap – Could This $40B DEX Battle Redefine DeFi IP Rights?

Key Takeaways: Bancor has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Uniswap Labs and the Uniswap Foundation over the origin of automated market maker (AMM) technology. The lawsuit raises fundamental questions about how intellectual property rights apply in a sector traditionally grounded in open-source development. If the court sides with Bancor, it could set a major…

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Ripple CEO Slams Sen. Lummis After Canceled Talks – $5B Circle Bid Looms

Key Takeaways: Garlinghouse’s criticism of Lummis comes as Ripple attempts to expand its influence in Washington while pursuing a $4–5 billion bid to acquire USDC issuer Circle. Circle rejected Ripple’s offer and is still in talks with both Ripple and Coinbase while targeting a $5 billion IPO valuation. Coinbase is viewed as a stronger suitor…

Students heckle Columbia acting president at graduation, shout ‘Free Mahmoud’

Students interrupted Columbia University’s graduation ceremony in New York City on Tuesday morning by heckling Acting University President Claire Shipman and shouting, “Free Mahmoud!” Shipman was immediately met with boos when she stepped up to the podium to speak during the Columbia College Class Day ceremony. The crowd continued to heckle Shipman as she spoke…