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Superman’s Dad Is Sole Krypton Survivor In DC ‘Elseworlds’ Comic

Part of DC‘s iconic imprint, the upcoming story from writer Kenny Porter () and artist Danny Earls () imagines a reality where Superman’s father, Jor-El, was the sole survivor of Kryptons tragic destruction.　　“We‘ve seen stories where Jor-El has been to Earth before, but I’d never seen anyone do things like, ‘What fundamentally changes if Jor-El is the only one who makes it and decides to become Superman？’ What kind of DC Universe is that？” Porter mused over a Zoom call. “I pictured him as more of a science, pulp hero— kind of like a Tom Strong. How would that ripple out and affect how Batman and other superheroes operate？ How does the government view him as an adult alien who shows up？ That was the genesis of it.”　　Across Supermans 87-year history, the character has almost always been depicted as a nebulous mentor to Clark, appearing as an impersonal hologram meant to pass on the knowledge of their once-great home orbiting a red sun. Because Kal-El was just a baby, he had no memories of his parents or planet. Jor-El, on the other hand, arrives on Earth with constant reminders of what he lost.　　“We‘ve only ever seen it from the side

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Official Approval for Israeli Shekel Stablecoin BILS

The BILS token is seen being developed in collaboration with Solana, Fireblocks, and EY.　　The stablecoin market has reached a volume exceeding 300 billion dollars in the last 18 months as regulations have clarified; USD-pegged tokens have been the engine of this growth. However, dollar dominance raises concerns about financial sovereignty in markets outside the US; on-chain payments remaining perpetually dependent on the dollar carries risks. As emphasized in Bits of Golds announcement, the Israeli shekel stands out with its resilient structure among developed economies. Supported by the strength of the technology sector and consistent macroeconomic policies, the shekel has gained more than 20% against the dollar in the past year. According to Visual Capitalist data, it has shown the best performance among countries with annual GDP exceeding 250 billion dollars. Actors like Solana, Fireblocks, and EY have kept the technical infrastructure of this initiative solid.　　BILSs Technical Infrastructure on the Solana Network　　BILS joins the ranks of currencies like the euro, yen, and Singapore dollar that are gaining ground in blockchain financial systems. Solana‘s high transaction speed and low fees support BILS’s real-time peg stability. Fireblocks MPC wallet technology combined with EYs independent audit ensures the transparency of reserves. This structure could

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Startale taps Privacy Boost to bring self-custodial privacy to Sony-backed Soneium app

Startale Group is integrating Sunnyside Labs Privacy Boost directly into its Sony-backed Soneium super app, giving users fast, self-custodial shielding and zk-powered private payments without sacrificing auditability or everyday UX.Startale Group has selected Privacy Boost, built by Sunnyside Labs, as the official privacy partner for the Startale App, bringing self-custodial onchain privacy to a mainstream consumer crypto platform.Privacy Boost will deploy natively on Soneium and integrate into the Startale App via SDK, enabling private transfers, shielding, and privacy-preserving payments with sub-500 millisecond proof generation and over 1,800 transactions per second throughput.The deal marks both a milestone for the Startale App as a core entry point to Soneium and Privacy Boosts first integration into a consumer-facing application, with a roadmap covering payments, Mini Apps, and future card rails.　　Startale Group has named Privacy Boost as the official privacy partner for the Startale App, in a move that brings self-custodial, onchain privacy features directly into a consumer gateway to Soneium, the Sony-affiliated blockchain.　　Startale App adds native, opt-in onchain privacy　　Under the partnership, Privacy Boost will deploy natively on Soneium and integrate into the Startale App, giving users the option to shield assets, send private transfers, and route payments through privacy-preserving flows while retaining control

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The Sphere Is A Visual Rebuttal Of Live Nation’s “Monopoly” Critics

The Sphere in Las Vegas is a visual rebuttal of those claiming Live Nation is a monopoly. Its young, but remarkable existence as the world‘s highest grossing entertainment venue isn’t necessary to discredit Live Nation‘s attackers, but it’s surely an effective way to do just that. That‘s because the Sphere wasn’t supposed to be the.　　As a recent story in the indicated, when the Sphere “opened three years ago, it had all the signs of an impending disaster.” Few other than owner James Dolan saw its potential.　　Yet even there, Dolan likely risked his entertainment conglomerate (it includes the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, and Madison Square Garden) on what few expected to succeed. Evidence supporting the previous claim can be found in the fact that the Sphere was not just “years behind schedule” according to the , it was also nearly $1 billion over budget. Only for the story to become even more terrifying.　　Construction on the venue began in 2018. Most readers can probably see where this is heading. Its creation coincided with lockdowns related to the coronavirus, the very lockdowns that had the future of live entertainment venues very much in question. Which requires a quick pivot back to

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XRP Price Prediction: KBank Picks Ripple For Cross-Border Transfers As XRP Loses $1.40 Support

XRP trades at $1.3921, down 0.61%, breaking below $1.40 with the 20 and 50-day EMAs now flipped to resistance.KBank, exclusive banking partner of South Korea‘s Upbit, is testing Ripple’s Palisade wallet for on-chain remittances to UAE and Thailand.Longs absorbed $4.59M in 24h liquidations against $94.41K for shorts as options volume doubled to $2.66M.　　XRP trades at $1.3921 on April 28, down 0.61%, slipping below the $1.40 level that has acted as support through most of April, as South Koreas KBank announces a Ripple partnership for on-chain cross-border remittances and the chart resolves a multi-month triangle to the downside.　　XRP Daily Chart: Triangle Breaks Down, $1.40 Flips To Resistance　　XRP built a descending triangle from the January low near $1.20, lower boundary rising from that base and upper boundary capping every rally below $1.60 through March and April. Todays session broke below $1.40 on rising volume, resolving the pattern to the downside.　　The 20-day EMA at $1.4059 and 50-day at $1.4142 are both just above current price, now resistance after the breakdown. The Supertrend at $1.2993 never flipped bullish during the entire triangle formation and remains the deeper support if selling continues. The next levels below current price are $1.37 and $1.31, with the Supertrend

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The Calm Before XRP Storm: Why A Massive Breakout Is Brewing

My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life.　　My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They‘ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world.　　I was exposed to the cryptocurrency world 3 years ago and got so interested in knowing so much about it. It all started when a friend of mine invested in a crypto asset, which he yielded massive gains from his investments.　　When I confronted him about cryptocurrency he explained his journey so far in the field. It was impressive getting to know about his consistency and dedication in the space despite the risks involved, and these are the major reasons why I got so interested in cryptocurrency.　　Trust me, I‘ve had my share of experience with the ups and downs in the market but I never for once lost

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Startale taps Privacy Boost to bring self-custodial privacy to Sony-backed Soneium app

Startale Group is integrating Sunnyside Labs Privacy Boost directly into its Sony-backed Soneium super app, giving users fast, self-custodial shielding and zk-powered private payments without sacrificing auditability or everyday UX.Startale Group has selected Privacy Boost, built by Sunnyside Labs, as the official privacy partner for the Startale App, bringing self-custodial onchain privacy to a mainstream consumer crypto platform.Privacy Boost will deploy natively on Soneium and integrate into the Startale App via SDK, enabling private transfers, shielding, and privacy-preserving payments with sub-500 millisecond proof generation and over 1,800 transactions per second throughput.The deal marks both a milestone for the Startale App as a core entry point to Soneium and Privacy Boosts first integration into a consumer-facing application, with a roadmap covering payments, Mini Apps, and future card rails.　　Startale Group has named Privacy Boost as the official privacy partner for the Startale App, in a move that brings self-custodial, onchain privacy features directly into a consumer gateway to Soneium, the Sony-affiliated blockchain.　　Startale App adds native, opt-in onchain privacy　　Under the partnership, Privacy Boost will deploy natively on Soneium and integrate into the Startale App, giving users the option to shield assets, send private transfers, and route payments through privacy-preserving flows while retaining control

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Dogecoin Open Interest Surges 33% as Price Action Lags Behind

Dogecoins futures market is flashing mixed signals. Open interest has climbed 33% over the past five days, according to data from Maartun, a CryptoQuant analyst. Yet has barely kept pace. This gap between derivatives activity and spot performance is raising fresh questions about where DOGE is headed next.　　The surge in open interest reflects a sharp rise in the total value of active futures contracts. More traders are entering positions. However, whether those bets are long or short remains unclear, and that ambiguity is at the heart of the current market tension.　　Rising Futures Activity Points to a Divided Market　　Dogecoins futures market has seen consistent growth in participation over the past week. The 33% jump in open interest is significant by any measure. It signals that capital is flowing into DOGE derivatives at an accelerated rate.　　At the time of writing, at around $0.09972. Dogecoin has risen approximately 5.12% over the past seven days. In the last 24 hours, the asset has gained 2.35%. That decline is minor, but it stands in contrast to the momentum building in the derivatives market.　　When open interest rises sharply without a corresponding price breakout, it often indicates that traders are simultaneously positioning on both sides. and bears

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Best Bars In Medellín, Colombia: A Guide To One Of Latin America’s Most Exciting Emerging Bar Scenes

Medellín, Colombia has always known how to party, but in recent years, a more mixology-driven bar scene has emerged. Now, two of the city‘s top bars have claimed spots on the list of rhe World’s 50 Best Bars, signaling a shift in Medellín that cant be ignored.　　With second annual Medellín Cocktail Week kicking off in June, more than 75 of the world‘s most innovative bartenders are set to descend upon the city, helping to cement its status as one of the region’s coolest new destinations for a drink. Think five full days of guest bartending shifts and industry events featuring the best of the best—even Hong Kong‘s Bar Leone, named the number one bar in the world by the World’s 50 Best Bars, is set to attend.　　Mark your calendars for June 1-5, but there‘s no need to wait until Medellín Cocktail Week to enjoy an unforgettable drink in Colombia’s cosmopolitan second city. These are the best bars in Medellín.　　Mamba Negra　　Mamba Negra　　Mamba Negra is known for having some of the best views in Medellín—and some of the best drinks. Work your way through a menu of award-winning cocktails and bites at the oversized elliptical bar of this World‘s 50 Best Bars-listed

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XRP Price Prediction: KBank Picks Ripple For Cross-Border Transfers As XRP Loses $1.40 Support

XRP trades at $1.3921, down 0.61%, breaking below $1.40 with the 20 and 50-day EMAs now flipped to resistance.KBank, exclusive banking partner of South Korea‘s Upbit, is testing Ripple’s Palisade wallet for on-chain remittances to UAE and Thailand.Longs absorbed $4.59M in 24h liquidations against $94.41K for shorts as options volume doubled to $2.66M.　　XRP trades at $1.3921 on April 28, down 0.61%, slipping below the $1.40 level that has acted as support through most of April, as South Koreas KBank announces a Ripple partnership for on-chain cross-border remittances and the chart resolves a multi-month triangle to the downside.　　XRP Daily Chart: Triangle Breaks Down, $1.40 Flips To Resistance　　XRP built a descending triangle from the January low near $1.20, lower boundary rising from that base and upper boundary capping every rally below $1.60 through March and April. Todays session broke below $1.40 on rising volume, resolving the pattern to the downside.　　The 20-day EMA at $1.4059 and 50-day at $1.4142 are both just above current price, now resistance after the breakdown. The Supertrend at $1.2993 never flipped bullish during the entire triangle formation and remains the deeper support if selling continues. The next levels below current price are $1.37 and $1.31, with the Supertrend

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