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The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Nasdaq’s proposal to list cash-settled Bitcoin index options on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.The options are European-style contracts tied to the Nasdaq Bitcoin Index, a benchmark that tracks one one-hundredth of the CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index, which updates with data from major cryptocurrency exchanges every 200 milliseconds. The approval was granted on an accelerated basis and published Friday on the SEC’s website.The new contracts are cash-settled, meaning holders receive the difference between the Bitcoin spot price and the strike price at expiration. Unlike options on spot Bitcoin ETFs, there is no physical…

Stewart “Stew” McLean was best known for appearing in Virgin River before his disappearance and death made headlines in May 2026. On May 18, 2026, McLean was reported missing to the Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) after last being seen at his Lions Bay, British Columbia home three days prior. Three days after McLean’s disappearance was being investigated as a missing person’s case, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team stepped in to help with the search. The police’s running theory is that McLean could potentially be a murder victim. On May 22, Canada’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced via…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says his administration has completed 414 road projects, covering 864.12 kilometres across the state in the last three years. Mr Otti disclosed this at his May media briefing held on Friday night at the renovated Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia. He spent time to reel out the achievements recorded by his administration in infrastructure, health, education, transportation, environment and fiscal management. He said that the emphasis on roads was part of the efforts to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic growth in the state. The governor said that an additional 82 road projects, measuring about 212 kilometres,…

Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire founder of Facebook and the sixth richest man in the world, according to Forbes, is not known for throwing money around frivolously. In fact, his favourite everyday outfit is a simple T-shirt paired with jeans, both of which an average Walmart shopper could easily access. But in this one project, however, Zuckerberg is pulling all stops. He has been in the news for building for himself and his family, a ginormous piece of real estate that makes the Buckingham Palace look like a playpen. Koolau Ranch, a highly secretive  $270 million compound, is situated on the Hawaiian…

Nigerian activist, JusticeCrack has spoken about his ongoing legal challenges, while calling for accountability, justice and good governance in the country. The remarks were contained in a statement posted on JusticeCrack’s official page. According to the statement, JusticeCrack said his experience had tested him emotionally, mentally and physically, but further strengthened his belief in a better Nigeria. He added that he would continue to respect the ongoing legal process surrounding the case. “What I went through, and what I am still going through, has tested me emotionally, mentally, and physically, but it did not break me. Instead, it made me…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi says all aspirants vying for the party’s presidential ticket have agreed to stop making derogatory comments against each other. This followed a recent outburst by Amaechi, who slammed former vice president Atiku Abubakar over his refusal for zoning. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Friday night, Amaechi said there was a resolve for all aspirants to back down on launching verbal attacks on each other. “We’ve agreed in our meeting that nobody should discuss any of the presidential aspirants anymore”, he said when asked how he would defeat Atiku and…

A Nigerian man, Adepoju Salako, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in the United States for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme linked to the 2022 Permanent Fund Dividend programme in Alaska. Salako, 33, who resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on Tuesday after investigations uncovered his role in defrauding the Alaska Department of Revenue through fraudulent applications submitted under the PFD programme. Details of the conviction were contained in a statement published on Friday by the United States Department of Justice. According to court documents, the fraudulent activities took place between January and February 2022. Investigators said Salako obtained the personal…

At least 25 teams are assured of a spot in the league phase of the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League. With domestic leagues concluding across Europe, several clubs have already qualified for the next season’s competition. This is based on their league positions and the number of teams that UEFA will allow qualify. They include: England: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Manchester United Spain: Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Real Betis, Real Madrid, Villarreal Italy: Inter Milan, Napoli Germany: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Stuttgart France: Lens, Lille, Paris Saint-Germain Netherlands: Feyenoord, PSV Eindhoven Portugal: Porto Belgium: Club Brugge Turkey: Galatasaray Ukraine:…

The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has concluded arrangements to distribute 53,040 bags of fertiliser to farmers and other beneficiaries across the 13 local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District ahead of the 2026 farming season. The intervention, which comprises 88 trucks of fertiliser, is expected to commence on May 31, 2026. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir. According to the statement, the annual fertiliser distribution forms part of Barau’s efforts to support farmers, boost agricultural productivity…

Federal Road Safety Corps, Osun State Sector Command, has deployed 555 personnel for special patrol during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state. The Osun Sector Commander, Mr Sunday Adebayo, made the disclosure in a statement issued by the Sector Public Education Officer, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, on Saturday in Osogbo. Adebayo said the week-long operation would commence from May 25 to May 31 across the state to prevent road accident and ensure free flow of traffic during the festive period. He enjoined road users to adhere strictly to road safety guidelines to avoid being sanctioned for wrongful or dangerous driving. According…