Keira Alexander
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IOG Aims to Boost Bitcoin DeFi Landscape
IOG Aims to Boost Bitcoin DeFi Landscape Charles Hoskinson, the visionary behind Cardano, has announced that Input Output Global (IOG) will significantly contribute to enhancing the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem surrounding Bitcoin. This initiative arises from the increasing interest in Bitcoin’s functionality and the recent collaborations between Cardano and Bitcoin. What Are IOG’s Plans for Bitcoin DeFi?
Coinbase projected will flip Schwab as most valuable brokerage
Keira Alexander · Follow 2 min read · -- Coinbase projected will flip Schwab as most valuable brokerage Coinbase is projected to be the world’s most valuable brokerage, surpassing $7 trillion asset manager Charles Schwab, which is supported by several key factors. Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer Bitwise is projecting that Coinbase shares (COIN) in the U.S. stock market will double to $700 next year, which now only traded about $302.
Here’s What’s Next for Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Rally as it Losses a Crucial Price Range
Keira Alexander · Follow 2 min read · -- Here’s What’s Next for Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Rally as it Losses a Crucial Price Range While the memecoin mania had kicked off, Dogecoin & Shiba Inu refrained from making massive moves. As a result, these tokens lag behind their respective ATHs while the others form a new one. Now that the Bitcoin price rally has kicked off above the psychological barrier at $100K, these top memecoins have begun to swell.
Bitcoin Exchange OKX Announces Listing of Solana Staking Token! Here Are the Details
Bitcoin Exchange OKX Announces Listing of Solana Staking Token! Here Are the Details OKX Launches New Solana Liquid Staking Token OKSOL This move aims to increase asset utilization while providing staking rewards to users. OKSOL’s Basic Features Dual Functionality Staking Rewards: Users who stake SOL on OKX receive OKSOL at a 1:1 ratio, enjoy staking and MEV (Maximum Extractable Value) rewards while maintaining liquidity.
DWF Labs Partners with The Blockchain Centre Abu Dhabi to Propel Web3 Innovation in MENA Region
Keira Alexander · Follow 3 min read · -- DWF Labs Partners with The Blockchain Centre Abu Dhabi to Propel Web3 Innovation in MENA Region In a strategic step aimed at propelling blockchain innovation throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, DWF Labs, which is recognized as a prominent Web3 market maker and a key player in crypto investment, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Blockchain Centre Abu Dhabi.
Forget Solana Coin - This Altcoin Could Be 2024’s Biggest Winner
Keira Alexander · Follow 2 min read · -- Forget Solana Coin – This Altcoin Could Be 2024’s Biggest Winner A strategic change is being observed in the year-ending crypto market, wherein Solana Coin and all other big players are facing new challenges. Meanwhile, Bitgert promises to be one of the best altcoins, with a full ecosystem and innovative features. It is highly attractive for investors and developers because of its blockchain offering 100,000 TPS and almost zero charges in gas fees.
HGS Application Hacked, Bitcoin (BTC) Demanded! Statement from PTT!
HGS Application Hacked, Bitcoin (BTC) Demanded! Statement from PTT! As the use and adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies increase day by day, hackers are trying to take advantage of this situation. While many altcoin projects, crypto platforms and sites have been hacked, this time the hacking incident came from Turkey. According to NTV, an interesting hacking incident occurred in Turkey. According to the news, PTT’s Fast Transit System (HGS) application was hacked.
A History of USDT: The Stablecoin That Changed Crypto
Keira Alexander · Follow 2 min read · -- A History of USDT: The Stablecoin That Changed Crypto USDT, or Tether, is a cryptocurrency pegged to the US dollar. It’s one of the most popular stablecoins in the crypto market, often used as a medium of exchange and a store of value. But how did this digital asset come to be? The Birth of Tether Tether was first introduced in 2014 by Tether Limited, a company based in Hong Kong.
How to Visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef - and Help Preserve It While You're There
A hidden universe of spectacular marine life awaits under the surface and above a 1,400-mile stretch of Australia's northeastern coastline. Listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO since 1981, the Great Barrier Reef is an awe-inspiring destination that offers visitors a profound connection to nature. Despite mass coral bleaching events in the summers of 2016 and 2017 that badly damaged parts of the reef, much of the marine park — roughly the size of Japan — continues to thrive.
The T+L Travel Guide to Melbourne
By Keira Alexander Jan 26, 2022 WHILE AUSTRALIAN’S SOUTHERNMOST MAINLAND CITY seems understated on its surface, those who travel to Melbourne don’t need a guide to quickly discover there are layers of passion, hard work, and history behind every aspect Australia‘s cultural capital. Situated on the Yarra River as it flows into Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne and its population of 5 million inhabits a land that has been lived on by Aboriginal Australians for more than 40,000 years.
Things To Do And Vacation Ideas
While Australian‘s southernmost mainland city seems understated on its surface, visitors quickly learn there are layers of passion, hard work, and history behind every aspect of Melbourne — Australia’s cultural capital. By Keira Alexander Situated on the Yarra River as it flows into Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne and its population of five million inhabit a land that has been lived on by Aboriginal Australians for more than 40,000 years.
Take a Virtual Trip to Victoria, Australia and Explore Its Stunning Landscapes, Fascinating Museums, and Adorable Wildlife
This private tour company is bringing the best of Victoria to you. By Keira Alexander Updated April 14, 2020 Wanderlust is strong in the age of social distancing, but luckily, opportunities to explore the world online continue to emerge. Localing, a private tour company based in Melbourne, Australia, recently launched Virtual Victoria, where couch-travelers can join 360-degree tours showcasing popular tourist attractions around the state and its capital.
Australia's Paronella Park Is a Total Green Dreamscape - and You Can Sleep Right in the Middle of It
By Keira Alexander November 14, 2019 At Paronella Park, elaborate Gaudí-esque structures covered in moss are encompassed by thousands of tropical trees and ferns. You couldn’t be blamed for wondering where on Earth you might be (or what year it is) — though the sound of laughing kookaburras may provide a clue. The green-soaked dreamscape is located 90 minutes south of Cairns in Queensland, Australia.
Rainforest Meets Reef on This Epic Four-wheel-drive Road Trip Through Queensland
By Keira Alexander November 14, 2019 You’re high up and behind the wheel of a four-wheel-drive vehicle, built for adventure. A seemingly endless jungle is to your left, while on your right is a view out to the Coral Sea. Heading toward a forest that’s existed for more than 150 million years, the view ahead as you travel the Great Barrier Reef Drive makes this an Aussie road trip of a lifetime — it’s where the rainforest meets the reef.
Most of This Australian Town's Residents Live in Underground 'Dugouts' — and You Can Stay There in a Subterranean Hotel
“If you’re into truly one-of-a-kind destinations, then this has to be on your list.” By Keira Alexander November 14, 2019 It’s a desert town like nowhere on Earth... in fact, it kind of resembles the surface of the moon. With a large percentage of its inhabitants and attractions underground, Coober Pedy is one of Australia’s more unusual destinations. Renowned as the opal capital of the world, Australia’s national gemstone has been mined here for more than 100 years.
This Tiny Island in Australia Has a 'Penguin Parade' Every Night — Here's How to Get a Front Row Seat
By Keira Alexander November 14, 2019 Every night of the year, the world’s most adorable invasion takes place on the shores of Phillip Island. As the sun goes down, hundreds (often thousands) of Little Penguins return to their beach burrows after days — sometimes even weeks — out at sea. It’s the Penguin Parade, and a must-see spectacle of nature. An added bonus: it’s also a stone’s throw from Melbourne. A 32,000-strong colony of Little Penguins call this 40-square-mile island home.
This Scenic Train Ride in Australia Is the Best Way to Venture Deep Into the Outback
Cross-country train travel is inherently nostalgic, harkening back to a time before travel meant gate changes and rental cars, and instead included the glamour of dining cars and matching luggage sets. Mix this with the vast beauty of the Australian outback, and you've got an intoxicating blend of luxury and adventure — and The Ghan just happens to be one of the world’s greatest and most luxurious train journeys.
How to Visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef - and Help Preserve It While You're There
A hidden universe of spectacular marine life awaits under the surface and above a 1,400-mile stretch of Australia’s northeastern coastline. Listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO since 1981, the Great Barrier Reef is an awe-inspiring destination that offers visitors a profound connection to nature. Despite mass coral bleaching events in the summers of 2016 and 2017 that badly damaged parts of the reef, much of the marine park — roughly the size of Japan — continues to thrive.
Behind the scenes at the U.S. Open with ESPN commentator Patrick McEnroe
By Keira Alexander keira.alexander@amny.com @keira_alexander Updated September 3, 2019 8:29 AM A lot of things have changed at the U.S. Open since Patrick McEnroe last competed as a player. The native New Yorker, who reached the quarterfinals here in 1995, is now at home in the commentary box, where he can often be found calling matches alongside big brother John McEnroe.
Cate Blanchett reveals how moms can relate to 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette'
"God ... This is unadaptable." That's what Cate Blanchett thought while reading Maria Semple’s “Where’d You Go, Bernadette.” Funnily enough, the adaptation of the 2012 bestseller hits theaters Friday, with the Australian acting legend as the star.
'Coriolanus' stars on Shakespeare in the Park, NYC's heat wave and scene-stealing raccoons
By Keira Alexander keira.alexander@amny.com @keira_alexander Updated July 30, 2019 4:30 PM Mother Nature can be such a diva. She’s been giving some rather uninvited assistance to the Public Theater’s production of “Coriolanus” at Shakespeare in the Park since previews began mid-July.
Tony-nominated costume designers bring new life to musicals on Broadway
The Broadway musicals idolized for their elaborate costume designs at the 2019 Tony Awards couldn’t be more different, from the tale of a ghost rising from the dead (“Beetlejuice”) to the story of a pop icon’s career (“The Cher Show”).
World premiere of Danny Boyle's 'Yesterday' set to close Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Film Festival announced on Thursday that Danny Boyle's anticipated film "Yesterday" will hold its world premiere as the festival's closing night selection on May 4. Newcomer Himesh Patel stars as struggling songwriter Jack Malik in the movie, in which a global blackout wipes the world population's memory of The Beatles and all of their songs — except for Jack's. "Yesterday" also stars Lily James and features Kate McKinnon, Ed Sheeran and James Corden.
'The Female Triumphant' showcases pioneering women artists at new Sotheby's exhibit
The future is female — and so is the past. An art exhibit at Sotheby's this week highlights the women who chipped away at the glass ceiling of the European art world over the course of hundreds of years. While Caravaggio was making waves in the art world at the turn of the 17th century, fellow Italian artist Fede Galizia was also causing a stir. Today she’s recognized as a pioneer in the art world — at least, to those who know her name.
'Burn This' Broadway revival starring Adam Driver and Keri Russell gets opening date
Winter may end early in New York this season if Adam Driver and Keri Russell have anything to do with it. The pair will take to the Broadway stage mid-March in the steamy love story “Burn This,” it was announced on Tuesday. Described as “a smoldering story of love and raw attraction,” the play will begin preview performances on March 15 at the Hudson Theatre, befoe an official opening on April 19.
'Moulin Rouge!' musical to open on Broadway next summer
This week New York City theater fans can, can, can secure tickets to the highly anticipated Broadway opening of the "Moulin Rouge!" musical. On Monday, producers announced key details about the stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 hit film, including the cast, theater and preview dates.
'The Girl in the Spider's Web' review: Claire Foy's performance marred by messy adaptation
From corrupt government agents to an evil twin sister, Lisbeth Salander sustains fresh assaults in “The Girl in the Spider’s Web,” but the harshest blows come from the filmmakers' attempt to turn a dynamic heroine into a generic big-screen superhero. The crime-thriller checks a lot of boxes for a mass-appeal hit — explosions, sexy cars, supervillains — but it lacks the depth that has allowed this series to sell over 80 million books and counting.
'Johnny English Strikes Again' star Rowan Atkinson on the perils of high tech and Mr. Bean
Watching an abominably clueless, self-absorbed narcissist on a big screen might not sound like escapism, but “Johnny English Strikes Again,” out Friday, serves as a medicinal distraction, delivering satisfying stupidity in a way only Rowan Atkinson can. The actor, 63, returns as the slapstick MI7 spy, brought out of retirement when a cyber attack exposes all British field agents.
Drake breaks a record held by The Beatles for more that 50 years
There's a good nine weeks until the end of the year, but when it comes to the Billboard chart, 2018 belongs to Drake. The Canadian rapper has claimed an impressive feat held by The Beatles for over 50 years: Most top 10 hits in a calendar year. With classics like "Love Me Do," "A Hard Day's Night" and "Can't Buy Me Love," the fab four dominated the 1964 charts, with 11 singles making the top 10. But Drizzy's taken things one step further — and the year's not yet done.
‘Doctor Who’ star Jodie Whittaker to join season 11 watch party in NYC
New York City Whovians are in for a special treat when season 11 of “Doctor Who” premieres on Oct. 7, with the opportunity to celebrate the return of BBC’s iconic sci-fi series with the Doctor herself, right in the middle of Manhattan. When Jodie Whittaker hits the small screen as the 13th — and first female — doctor, the 36-year-old actress will be headlining a special event at New York Comic Con alongside “Doctor Who” showrunner Chris Chibnall and executive producer Matt Strevens.
Madonna hits back at VMA speech criticism
Madonna took to Instagram on Tuesday to justify her angrily received Aretha Franklin tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards the night prior. The star’s speech was skewed toward the effect Franklin’s music had on her, rather than commemorating the late singer outright. The Queen of Pop’s explanation? It was never intended to be a tribute in the first place. “I was asked to present video of the year by MTV!” Madge, 60, said in a lengthy post.
Idris Elba hints on Twitter he’ll play James Bond
He’s got the acting chops, looks great in a tux, and on Sunday Idris Elba showed he can be as effective a tease as any incarnation of 007. “My name’s Elba, Idris Elba,” the 45-year-old posted in a cheeky tweet Sunday, fanning the flames of reignited rumors that he’s next in line for the role of MI6 spy James Bond, once Daniel Craig hangs up his pistol holster.
‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ director Ol Parker talks fun on star-studded set
Turns out it can be stressful having your BFF on set when you’re trying to impress for a scene — even if you’re Cher. According to “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” director Ol Parker, Meryl Streep had to hide out on set behind plants so as not to distract her longtime buddy during takes. “[She] didn’t want to put Cher off because they’re really close friends,” explained the 47-year-old, who also wrote the screenplay for the sequel.
‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ star Stellan Skarsgard talks A-list reunions and working with his kids
By Keira Alexander keira.alexander@amny.com Updated July 18, 2018 8:59 AM From ’80s Euro film darling to Hollywood star and dynastic patriarch, Stellan Skarsgard’s life as an actor has an arc like none other.
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ breaks Broadway record
It appears last week’s Tony Awards have worked some magic on “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s” bottom line. The play broke its own record for weekly ticket sales for a play on Broadway, grossing $2,277,446 in the week ending June 17. The play had set a new record while it was in previews on April 8 with $2,138,859, shattering 2014’s “All The Way” (starring Bryan Cranston as President Lyndon B. Johnson), which held a record of $1,623,495.
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson are engaged, reports say
Ariana Grande is so into Pete Davidson. In fact, the pop star is so into the “Saturday Night Live” cast member that after a whirlwind romance the pair are reportedly engaged. Just three weeks after news emerged that Grande and Davidson are an item, multiple outlets on Monday — including TMZ, People magazine and Us Weekly — confirmed with “sources” that the couple are now planning to wed.
‘Hotel Artemis’ star Sterling K. Brown talks dream roles and returning to NYC
Feeling contained to a genre is hardly an unheard of situation for an actor. And while Sterling K. Brown has earned Emmy wins for his performances in TV dramas “This Is Us” and “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” the 42-year-old is taking a proactive approach to broadening his horizons. “This is sort of [my] first opportunity to be a lead in an action movie, and it’s completely different from Randall Pearson,” Brown told us, citing his “This Is Us” character from NBC’s hit show.
‘This Is Us’ Randall mystery points to where series will end, Sterling K. Brown says
The “This Is Us” second season finale cliffhanger will set the tone for the remainder of the series, actor Sterling K. Brown says. The episode’s “bombshell” interaction between Brown’s character, Randall Pearson, and his oldest daughter has become the show’s new fan-theorized moment — especially now that the details behind patriarch Jack Pearson’s death have been revealed.
‘Ocean’s 8’ stars discuss changing times for women in film
Women’s empowerment was the theme at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Tuesday, where the cast of “Ocean’s 8” held a news conference for the all-woman addition to the “Ocean’s” film franchise. Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson and Awkwafina were joined by director Gary Ross and screenwriter Olivia Milch for the event, where the discussion continued to return to the topic of changing times for women in film.
Chrissy Teigen gives birth to second child
The Legends are now a family of four. Chrissy Teigen revealed on Thursday morning that she’d given birth to her second child. “Somebody’s herrrrrrre!” the model posted to Twitter, alongside a series of baby bottle emojis. The baby, which the 32-year-old had previously revealed to be a boy, is the second child for the star and husband John Legend, 39. Teigen gave birth to daughter Luna on April 14, 2016.
The Met’s ‘Heavenly Bodies’ exhibition takes inspiration from Catholicism
Fashion as a religious experience might be a feeling only the most devoted New York Fashion Week fans are familiar with, but with its latest exhibit the Metropolitan Museum of Art is looking to change that. “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” — the largest exhibit in the museum’s history — invites visitors on a pilgrimage spanning more than 100 city blocks, from the museum’s Fifth Avenue spot uptown to The Cloisters, and encompassing 25 galleries and 60,000 square feet.
‘Broad City’ to end with season five, Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson say
After nearly a decade of making their iconic comedy series, two New York City broads are getting ready to move on. The fifth season of Comedy Central’s “Broad City” will be its last, it was announced on Thursday, but fans can rest assured they’ll be seeing plenty more from stars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, with three Comedy Central projects already in the pipeline.
Nordstrom’s men’s store is opening Thursday with alcoholic drinks and digital style boards
Fashion-forward and a little futuristic is the tone Nordstrom has set for its New York City Men’s Store, which opens on to the public on Thursday. The 47,000 square-foot, three-level space will be the companion to the company’s main NYC store, expected to open in 2019 in the supertall Central Park Tower, currently under construction across the street.
Chloë Sevigny saddles up to play jockey in ‘Lean On Pete’
Chloë Sevigny is a long way from the East Village in her latest movie, “Lean On Pete.” The quintessential New Yorker plays a jockey named Bonnie in Andrew Haigh’s heart-wrenching rural Oregon-set drama, based on a novel by Willy Vlautin. The 43-year-old actress appears alongside Steve Buscemi and up-and-comer Charlie Plummer, who stars as the sweet-natured, bereaved teenage Charley, who finds solace in a friendship with an aging racehorse.
‘Chappaquiddick’ star Jason Clarke has no sympathy for Ted Kennedy
A day later, Ted Kennedy’s car plunged off a narrow bridge in Chappaquiddick, killing Mary Jo Kopechne. Two days after that, man set foot on the moon. Now, 49 years later, the Australian actor is set to star in films based on both historic events. “I’ve found the best way of educating myself has been through the history books,” says Clarke, who plays the late Massachusetts senator in “Chappaquiddick,” out Friday.
Imelda Staunton on filming with friends in ‘Finding Your Feet’
It’s Imelda Staunton as you’ve never seen her before. As newly-single Sandra in “Finding Your Feet,” the 62-year-old BAFTA-winning actress dances her way through London’s Piccadilly Circus, goes viral online and lets loose in a way “Harry Potter’s” malevolent Dolores Umbridge could scarcely dream. With a career spanning four decades across stage and screen, Staunton finds herself in familiar company for Richard Loncraine’s latest film, which hit theaters Friday.
‘The Americans’ actress Holly Taylor says she experienced ‘community’ when filming in the city
As “The Americans” heads into its sixth and final season, a major chapter of Holly Taylor’s life is coming to a close. The 20-year-old has spent the better part of her adolescence playing Paige Jennings, the benevolent but headstrong young daughter of Russian spies Elizabeth (Keri Russell) and Philip (Matthew Rhys) in the FX thriller series. From dating the FBI agent neighbor’s son to taking an interest in the family business, Paige’s character arc has been a tumultuous one.
Blue Ivy steals the show at Los Angeles charity art auction
She may only be 6 years old but Blue Ivy is a boss in the bidding room. Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s eldest child ruled the room at an art auction in Los Angeles over the weekend, bidding tens of thousands of dollars for multiple artworks. The second annual Wearable Art Gala was organized by Blue’s grandma, Tina Knowles Lawson, and raised money for North Hollywood’s WACO (Where Art Can Occur) Theater Center.
‘Tomb Raider’ star Walton Goggins talks Alicia Vikander fight scenes
He’s been consistently gracing screens for nearly 30 years, but it seems as if Walton Goggins has recently leveled-up. Goggins is front and center in “Tomb Raider,” out Friday, as Mathias Vogel — Lara Croft’s (Alicia Vikander) island-stranded foe.
Zach Galifianakis talks ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ and working with Oprah
Even for an actor who has built a career playing oddballs, Zach Galifianakis’ character comes out of left field in “A Wrinkle in Time.” In Disney’s whimsical and weird adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s story, the 48-year-old actor plays the memorable role of The Happy Medium, a cave-dwelling clairvoyant that protagonist Meg (Storm Reid) seeks for assistance in the locating of her dimension-hopping dad (Chris Pine).
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