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States Grapple With Fundamental Change in Food Stamps
Whether states can find the money in their budgets — billions of dollars in some cases — will have wide-ranging, and likely uneven, consequences for some 42 million recipients.
Tamaraws, Eagles take first step in road to redemption
Far Eastern University and Ateneo square off to usher in the start of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, with one team hoping to shrug off the massive loss of its star player and the other hoping to bounce back from a rare absence in the Final Four. Their game is set
Several major WWE RAW stars in town for SmackDown – Reports
There are reportedly several major WWE Superstars from RAW in town for tonight’s edition of SmackDown.
49ers Kyle Juszczyk designer wife Kristin Juszczyk drops 2-word reaction for George Kittle’s wife Claire’s stylish look
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk’s wife Kristin is a part of the football community in a special manner.
Philippine debt draws more foreign cash
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign investors are stepping up purchases of Philippine government bonds. This is a shift buoyed by market-friendly reforms and declining inflation, with regulators signaling comfort about the growing foreign presence. Japanese investment bank Nomura, citing talks with Philippine officials, said policymakers may be comfortable with a gradual rise in foreign participation to
Addressing the flood problem effectively
MANILA, Philippines — Addressing the flood problem effectively needs much more than just decreasing corruption. It also requires addressing the root causes of floods. Most of the attention today is on corruption. We need to take a much broader view, and look at the whole picture. This includes not only remedial, but also preventive measures.
1 Jazz player in danger of losing starting job in 2025-26 training camp
The Utah Jazz are coming into the new 2025-26 NBA season after having finished with the worst record in the league at 17-65. It marked a franchise record for losses and the first time the Jazz have ever lost more than 60 games in a season. Nevertheless, the were rewarded accordingly with the fifth overall [.] The post 1 Jazz player in danger of losing starting job in 2025-26 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Coinbase’s Base Layer 2 Explores Native Token Issuance
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Key Points: Base explores native token issuance; Brian Armstrong confirms early-stage plans. Token could drive ecosystem growth and decentralization. Potential token valuation between $20 billion and $50 billion. Coinbase’s Layer 2 network, Base, is exploring issuing a native token, marking a change from its earlier stance, as reported by Unchained on September 19th. This exploration could substantially impact Base’s ecosystem, potentially boosting development and user engagement while reflecting a strategic shift in Coinbase’s approach to decentralization. Base Token: A Shift Towards Decentralization and Growth Base’s exploration of issuing a token suggests a departure from its original approach, denoted by its emphasis on ecosystem utility without a proprietary currency. Initially averse to tokens, Base is now considering their potential benefits, with Jesse Pollak and Brian Armstrong leading the initiative. Should Base proceed, it could enhance its ecosystem by introducing liquidity and developer incentives. An initial market cap prediction ranges from $20 billion with possible growth influenced by strategic distribution. Community involvement, including potential airdrops, remains under consideration, aligning with decentralized finance strategies similar to Ethereum. “Initially, considering launching a token wasn’t a priority for us, because we felt we needed to focus on the core product first…now…we’re exploring a network token to further decentralize and make the ecosystem more open, accessible, and community-driven.” — Jesse Pollak, Creator, Base, Coinbase Experts like Ryan Ye predict that a native Base token would significantly impact the DeFi landscape, similar to ETH’s current role. The market’s anticipation is palpable, as Brian Armstrong’s acknowledgment of exploring tokens has generated robust discussion, although the timeline and specifics remain indeterminate. Potential Market Impact: From Valuation to Ecosystem Changes Did you know? Exploring a native token for Base reflects a strategic move similar to how other Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum and Optimism saw increased liquidity and user activity…
King Princess calls JK Rowling a “demon” & says Harry Potter is “very queer”
The singer seems to believe it is possible to separate the art from the artist.
Right-of-way law seen boosting critical infrastructure projects
MANILA, Philippines — The new right-of-way law that President Marcos signed recently is expected to accelerate the development of infrastructure projects nationwide. These include roads, bridges, energy and water systems and schools. Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs, said the Accelerated and Reformed Right-of-Way Act will hasten the