Calls for harsher regulations around cryptocurrencies and digital assets will likely grow louder in the aftermath of FTX’s collapse — something former United States presidential candidate Andrew Yang said isn’t conducive to making America a hotbed for blockchain innovation. Speaking at the Texas Blockchain Summit in Austin on Nov. 18, Yang acknowledged that the bankruptcy … Read more
New Central Committee on October 23 will choose the elite Politburo Standing Committee, with Mr. Xi, 69, widely expected to secure a third leadership term. New Central Committee on October 23 will choose the elite Politburo Standing Committee, with Mr. Xi, 69, widely expected to secure a third leadership term. The Chinese Communist Party elected … Read more
When Wang Yang was the Chinese Communist Party boss of economic powerhouse Guangdong province, the man now considered a top contender to be China’s next premier displayed a liberal streak that has been less visible since Xi Jinping took power. During his time in Guangdong, which borders Hong Kong, Wang made his mark by pushing … Read more
The dark side of human nature is live-streaming in Technicolor, playing on every wide-screen TV and on full display in theaters across the United States this summer. It may be a Gothic horror show, but the only thing worse than being on this dark thrill ride is not being on it. Hunter S. Thompson, a … Read more
Producer Janet Yang has been elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors at a meeting held Tuesday. She replaces David Rubin, who has served as president for the past three years but has termed out because he has reached the end of the maximum number … Read more
Late-night legend Conan O’Brien, SNL cast member Bowen Yang, Hacks breakout Meg Stalter, Emmy nominee X Mayo (The Daily Show) and Nichole Sakura (Maggie) have joined the cast of Universal’s untitled buddy comedy from Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy—the SNL comedy trio best known as Please Don’t Destroy. The recently-announced film currently in … Read more
