CFTC chair urges Congress to issue legislation for crypto regulations

CFTC chair urges Congress to issue legislation for crypto regulations

CFTC chair Rostin Behnam told Congress there is an urgent need for legislation that can provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry to ensure investors are appropriately protected. Behnam made the statement during his testimony before the House Agriculture Committee on March 6 that primarily focused on the C FTC’s …

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What if ‘Coriolanus’ were a video game?

What if ‘Coriolanus’ were a video game?

The Roman soldier obeys curt commands. When a disembodied voice raps out, “Crouch!,” the soldier crouches. When the voice barks, “Attack!,” the soldier lunges with a sword. “Block!” “Jump!” He follows the directives, which appear to be controlled by white-coated techies at a nearby gaming console. Could this be a …

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Christopher Walken’s Hidden ‘Dune’ Connection

Christopher Walken’s Hidden ‘Dune’ Connection

If you turned on MTV for any length of time in 2001, you almost certainly saw Christopher Walken flying around the lobby of a Marriott in Los Angeles. Even in an era when music videos were far more hotly discussed than they are now, it was a weird sight. Walken’s …

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Review | ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’: The energy’s not yet extinct

Review | ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’: The energy’s not yet extinct

StarSolidStarSolidStarHalfStarOutline(2.5 stars) There’s a scene in “Kung Fu Panda 4” that resonates with anyone who’s struggled to meditate. The heroic panda, Po (Jack Black), plops under a blossoming peach tree, relaxes his paws and attempts to concentrate on a mantra. “Inner peace, inner peace,” he chants, but his mind can’t …

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