PICTURES: Carlos Alcaraz all smiles as he catches up with Juan Martin del Potro during off-season retreat
Carlos Alcaraz is enjoying time in the Maldives, which has turned out to be a major vacation hotspot among tennis circles.
Carlos Alcaraz is enjoying time in the Maldives, which has turned out to be a major vacation hotspot among tennis circles.
The California Highway Patrol’s Newhall-area Office has started its annual toy drive, according to officials. In addition to starting the collection now, officers are planning the annual “stuff-a-bus” event for Dec. 6-7 [.] The post CHP holding annual toy drive appeared first on Santa Clarita Valley Signal.
The post Ripple News: XRP Named a High-Efficiency Institutional Asset com. The post Ripple News: XRP Named a High-Efficiency Institutional Asset The report focuses on how faster settlement, lower costs and always-on payment systems are becoming practical tools for companies, not just experimental technology. Faster and Cheaper Global Payments According to the report, digital asset networks allow cross-border payments to settle within seconds instead of the two to three days required by traditional banking systems. This speed reduces delays, improves visibility into payment status and helps companies avoid the high fees associated with multiple intermediaries. For treasurers managing tight cash flow cycles, faster settlement also means fewer disruptions during international transactions. 24/7 Money Movement One of the biggest advantages highlighted is the ability to move value at any time of day. Digital asset rails operate around the clock, unlike banks that close on weekends, holidays and after business hours. Companies with global operations can make urgent payments, respond to market changes or settle supplier invoices without waiting for banking windows to reopen. Real Usage by Institutions Ripple and GTreasury note that these systems are not theoretical. Many financial institutions are already using blockchain-based payment infrastructure in production environments. These transactions involve real money and real compliance processes, showing that the technology has matured far beyond pilot programs. How XRP Fits In The report explains that XRP functions as a settlement asset within these systems because it offers fast processing, deep liquidity and a design focused on institutional stability. This makes it suitable for supporting high-volume global payments and reducing friction in international settlement. While the report does not promote XRP, it positions the asset as part of.
The Broncos have agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension with starting center Luke Wattenberg, Mike Klis of 9News reports.
Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong have designed a tiny new radar chip that could help shape the future of wireless technology. About the size of a small coin, this device is the world’s first fully integrated photonic millimeter-wave radar chip. Despite its compact size, it can deliver extremely precise information about objects [.] The post A tiny radar chip could power the smart sensing world of 6G appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.
By Narayan Prasad Mishra Nepal is no stranger to turbulence. Our political history is filled with waves of protests, movements, [.] The post Nepal: A nation trapped in conspiracy theories appeared first on Peoples’ Review.
At a recent City Council meeting, some of the city’s elected representatives finally gave voice to the communitarian origins and inspirations of the, now five-plus year, State Street “promenade” closure. The post The Great Earthquake: The City 100 Years Later appeared first on The Santa Barbara Independent.
Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers face James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and the LA Clippers on Tuesday night.
for middle-class Americans, a move he hopes will convince voters that he cares about affordability. The $2,000 payments would go to “all but the rich,” he says — a clear
Meghan Markle kept the $1,700 emerald green gown she wore for a 2022 Variety cover shoot in order to ‘archive’ her clothes as a royal, according to new claims.