Major crypto holder Strategy sells 6M of Bitcoin as it abandons Michael Saylor’s ‘never sell’ mantra

Strategy, the largest corporate crypto hoarder, sold $216 million of Bitcoin last week – a sign that it is abandoning co-founder Michael Saylor’s “Never sell your Bitcoin” mantra as a slumping digital asset market hits its own shares. It marked the company’s largest Bitcoin sale since it started building up its massive holdings in 2020, and only its third sale overall as it makes a hard pivot to a more flexible investment strategy – treating the token as just another source of liquidity. Bitcoin ticked up 0.4% Monday to $63,870.52 – still far below the firm’s average purchase price of…

US judge rejects Elon Musk’s bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict

A federal judge on Monday rejected Elon Musk’s bid to dismiss a recent jury verdict finding that the world’s richest person defrauded Twitter investors when buying the social media company, despite finding that Musk was not liable for one of his challenged tweets. US District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco also denied Musk’s motion to…

Why you should rethink wearing contact lenses on airplanes

‘Tis the season for travel, but here’s some insightful information for jet-setting contact wearers. When packing for a summer trip, you may be tempted to leave your eyeglasses at home and just wear contact lenses on the plane. Before you whip out your boarding pass, though, you may want to…

How much do tickets cost to see Messi in Argentina vs. Egypt in Atlanta?

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Two of the World Cup’s most battle-tested clubs are about to meet in the Hollywood of the South. On Tuesday, July 7, Lionel Messi’s defending…

Rui Hachimura leaving Lakers for M deal with Clippers

The Lakers are losing their starting forward to their crosstown rival. Rui Hachimura will sign with the Clippers in free agency. Hachimura agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers, ESPN first reported. Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura has signed a 2-year, $28M deal with the LA Clippers.…

Former Astros prospect Jon Kemmer, 35, dead in rollover car crash

Jon Kemmer, a former minor leaguer who played with the Astros, Twins and Dodgers, died over the weekend after getting into a rollover crash while returning home from coaching a youth baseball tournament, according to multiple reports. He was 35. Explore Jefferson, citing the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office in…

Tulsi Gabbard refers ex-intel community watchdog, whistleblower behind 2019 Trump impeachment to DOJ for criminal prosecution 

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s office has reportedly referred at least two former Intelligence Community members to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution over their roles in advancing the 2019 impeachment of President Trump.  Former Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who was found by Gabbard’s office to not…

Breaking down 10 most intriguing storylines in these NBA playoffs

After the NBA closed a season with rampant tanking and record ratings — wait, those things can coexist? — now comes the postseason. With the attention mercifully turning away from lottery positioning to playoff competition, here are 10 storylines that will define the next month or two. 1. Are the…

Morgan Stanley traders see massive wins as bank posts record results

Morgan Stanley posted record first-quarter revenue on Wednesday and a 29% jump in profit as its trading desks cashed in on Wall Street’s volatile start to the year. The New York banking giant reported net income of $5.57 billion, or $3.43 per share, easily topping the $3.02 analysts expected. Revenue…

Anxiety drug Xanax recalled nationwide: How to check if your prescription is included

Bottles of Xanax – one of the most widely-prescribed medications for anxiety – have been recalled after failing a quality-control test, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Viatris, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based pharmaceutical firm, in March initiated a voluntary recall of its 60-tablet bottles of Xanax, citing “failed dissolution specifications,”…

Eric Swalwell quietly scrubbed from powerful PAC supporting ‘young Dems’

Congressional candidates across the nation will have to navigate what they will do with endorsements and money from disgraced former congressman Eric Swalwell, now considered politically toxic after accusations that he sexually assaulted multiple women. Swalwell’s own political action committee recently scrubbed mentions of him on his website. In 2015,…

Mark Mobius, ‘Indiana Jones of emerging markets,’ dead at 89

Mark Mobius, widely credited as a pioneer in emerging markets investing, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his LinkedIn page. Known as the “Indiana Jones of emerging markets” for his willingness to unlock new, sometimes hazardous jurisdictions, Mobius relished the challenge. “Volatility,” he wrote in “Passport…

One-way star: Shohei Ohtani will pitch, but not DH against Mets

Shohei Ohtani will be the Dodgers starting pitcher Wednesday night. But in a surprise, the two-way star will not serve as designated hitter in the team’s series finale against the New York Mets. The reason behind the lineup decision wasn’t immediately clear. Since joining the Dodgers and returning from a…

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