Month: May 2025

National Media Keeps Ignoring the Giants — But for How Much Longer?

May 8, 2025 RAYMOND 0

The New York Giants have been largely dismissed in recent years, overlooked by fans, analysts, and even the league itself. But after a quietly effective rebuild under general manager Joe Schoen, that narrative may soon change. With standout draft selections like edge rusher Abdul Carter and quarterback Jaxson Dart, along with veteran additions Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, the Giants have addressed their most pressing needs. Though last season’s 3-14 record paints a bleak picture, a closer look reveals a team that was consistently competitive. If their traditional formula of pass rush and solid quarterback play holds true, the Giants could be primed for a surprise resurgence in 2025.

Castagne has ankle surgery.

May 8, 2025 Simeon 0

Fulham full-back Timothy Castagne will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after undergoing successful ankle surgery earlier this week. The Belgian international had […]

Sunderland Star Sparks Double Drama at Hibs as Easter Road Eyes Two Major Award

May 7, 2025 RAYMOND 0

In a season that began in disarray and flirted with disaster, Hibernian’s dramatic turnaround under rookie head coach David Gray has not gone unnoticed. Gray, who took permanent charge in the summer, has been shortlisted for the William Hill Manager of the Year award by the Scottish Football Writers Association. Meanwhile, on-loan midfielder Nectar Triantis, whose commanding performances have transformed Hibs’ midfield, is up for the SFWA Player of the Year prize. The 21-year-old Australian, now a full international, has become a central figure in Hibs’ push for European football and is at the heart of the club’s plans for next season.

Ripple Set to Unveil Expanded XRP Markets Report as Institutional Demand Soars – What’s Coming Next?

May 6, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Ripple is set to retire its current quarterly XRP Markets report format after Q2 2025, introducing new versions that will offer deeper insights into XRP’s growing institutional usage. This shift comes as Ripple recognizes the increasing demand from institutional investors, prompting a need for more detailed market data. The decision follows Ripple’s admission in its Q1 2025 report that the current format hasn’t had the intended impact, with the company’s transparency often being used against it, particularly by former SEC leadership. As institutional interest in XRP continues to rise, the revamped reports will include enhanced perspectives to better reflect the evolving market dynamics.

The Q1 2025 report also highlighted XRP’s impressive performance, with the token surging nearly 50% in February, outpacing Bitcoin and Ethereum amid market turbulence. XRP’s relative strength was underscored by a 10% rise in its ratio against BTC. Institutional interest was evident, with \$37.7 million in net inflows into XRP-based investment products, bringing the year-to-date total to \$214 million. This surge in interest also mirrored strong spot market activity, with average daily volumes around \$3.2 billion, and a sharp spike in price volatility during the quarter. Despite some slowdown in on-chain activity, XRP’s decentralized finance sector showed resilience, particularly through RLUSD, which surpassed a \$90 million market cap.