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Sydney Morning Herald
24-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney terrace that last sold for $80,000 sells for $1.95m at auction
A first home buyer from Newtown paid $1.95 million at auction on Saturday for a Victorian terrace in the suburb with 'time-worn interiors'. Records show it last sold for $80,000 in 1986. The three-bedroom property at 21 Bucknell Street was guided at $1.6 million. Adrian William Real Estate's Kate Ferrante declined to reveal the reserve but said it sold for 'more than $300,000 above the reserve'. There were 11 registered bidders and three took part. Bidding opened at the $1.6 million guide and rose in varying increments. The property was one of 992 scheduled to go to auction in Sydney this week. By evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 71.1 per cent from 641 reported results throughout the week, while 105 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate. Ferrante, who held the listing alongside CobdenHayson's Mia Fredrix, said the male buyer had help from his parents. He outbid builders and a father who bid on behalf of his son. Interiors are described as 'time-worn' on the listing. There is dated carpet and retro pink cabinetry in the kitchen. Ferrante said that while there's confidence in the market, the full impact of two interest rate cuts were yet to be felt. She said the property is something people can put their own mark on.
7NEWS
20-05-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Adelaide barber defends ‘male only' shop, amid complaints from Tik-Tok user
An Adelaide barber has come under fire from a Tik-Tok user who complained about him being a 'male only' hairdresser who won't let women into his shop. Robbie's Chop Shop, which is operated by Robbie Ferrante, labels itself as the 'last male sanctuary' where guys of all ages can 'get away and chill' in the South Australian capital. However, Adelaide-based influencer Elena Téa saying she 'didn't know how the place was allowed to exist' in a scathing video, which took aim at the barber's business concept and social media. 'It's honestly so bad that it's just laughable,' Téa said. The barber bills itself as a men's haven where you can get a coffee, read a magazine, play video games while you wait for your short back and sides or just talk about men's stuff. Ferrante told Sunrise on Tuesday that he has already been subject to a discrimination complaint a couple of years ago, which has already been upheld in his favour. Speaking to Ferrante said: 'The main thing, these days, there's a lot around men's mental health. Male suicide and all that, it's been pushed to the side and it's hard for guys to deal with it. 'Haircuts are a part of life .... It's a good place (and time) to unravel a few of life's problems.' Ferrante said he gets a lot of repeat clients, who often praise the shop. 'We hear a lot from guys who open up to us ... They appreciate it more than words can say,' he said. He also pointed to the huge number of female-only gyms around. 'You have a multitude of female businesses. There's nothing wrong with it. But, you have to allow it on the other side, too. Anyone, who is making a complaint about us, usually has had nothing to do with our shop. 'We get nothing but rave reviews.' A number of women have taken issue, with it, saying they should be allowed in and made to wait outside while their sons, brothers or husband is getting a cut. On the barber's Facebook page, a number of people praised the idea. 'Great idea can't see a problem with a male only barber ... well done. (I'm) sick of the 'woke' crowd telling the rest of us what to do,' one person wrote. 'I think it's fantastic to see a place where men can go and have a chat and open up to other men. In this day and age, with all the mental health issues out there, I think this would be a positive for them. 'If there can be a ladies' only gym, why can he have a men's only barber?'
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Top 5 crypto exchanges emerging as industry leaders in 2025
Everyone knows the majors—the names you see in airports, the logos from the Super Bowl ads. They've helped define the space, bringing scale, access, and visibility to crypto on a global stage. But alongside them, a more focused class of platforms is taking shape. They're lean, precisely built platforms for users who want focus, control, and a sharper edge. Some of them strip it all down to the bare essentials—one token, one mission. Bitcoin as a savings mechanism, not a speculative thrill ride. Others go full transparency—asset ledgers updating every 18 seconds, no hidden vaults, no clever leverage. You know where your money is. You know it's still yours. They're adding depth to the ecosystem, filling in the gaps with tools built for control and clarity—offering early token access before the hype begins, insured yields that bring stability to volatility, and hybrid models that merge self-custody with lightning-fast trades. Speed, without compromise. They're building deliberately—refining what a crypto exchange can be. Here's a closer look at five crypto exchanges doing things differently in 2025. In the wake of FTX—and amid interfaces that still feel dated and disjointed—Backpack offers a reset: a single app that merges a self-custodial wallet with a fully regulated exchange. 'Most wallets and exchanges still feel like they were built for insiders,' says Backpack Founder and CEO Armani Ferrante. 'We designed Backpack to feel intuitive—clean, seamless, and safe. Everything just works.' The result is a crypto experience stripped of excess. No switching between platforms. No second-guessing custody. Just one streamlined environment where users stay in control, always. But Backpack isn't stopping at simplicity. It's also building for the future: interest-bearing perpetuals, tokenized real-world assets, self-custodial SAFEs with embedded key recovery. Every product is designed to expand what users can do with crypto—without trading off security or sovereignty. Compliance isn't an afterthought. It's the foundation. Developed in the post-collapse era, Backpack is engineered around regulation, transparency, and user protection. Assets are 100% segregated. Proof-of-reserves is routine. Every layer is auditable. 'Our mission has always been to build trust through clarity,' Ferrante emphasizes. 'Security, transparency, and control—that's what Backpack was built for.' In the fast-moving, often chaotic world of digital finance, Abra is focused on building something built to last. As CEO Bill Barhydt puts it, 'Abra is focused on one thing—becoming a next-generation crypto bank. We're combining crypto-backed lending, yield, trading, and fully regulated custody into one seamless, institutional-grade platform.' It's not a pitch—it's a shift. Already the largest crypto-backed lender to consumers, Abra is scaling up—expanding its infrastructure to support family offices, corporations, and institutional investors entering the space with clearer strategies and bigger bets. 'Our managed account model is designed for transparency,' Barhydt says. 'Each client's assets are held in segregated vaults, viewable on-chain. It's not just about optics—it's about trust, compliance, and control.' That structure has become especially attractive to mid- and large-cap companies looking to mirror the so-called 'MicroStrategy playbook'—adding Bitcoin or other digital assets to their balance sheets, but doing so with institutional safeguards. Abra's approach isn't about disruption—it's about integration. It's not tearing down the system; it's threading crypto into the fabric of finance with discretion and clarity. The result is a full-service crypto platform that doesn't feel like a gamble. 'Put simply, Abra gives organizations a way to unlock the value of crypto—without compromising on oversight or security.' In a market fueled by volatility, Uphold offers a more deliberate edge: early access to high-potential tokens, strong earning mechanics, and a level of transparency that borders on obsessive. 'For retail users, it comes down to three things,' explains Chief Revenue Officer Nancy Beaton. 'Access, earnings, and trust. We give users early entry to promising tokens, competitive rewards, and real-time visibility into where their money stands.' Uphold's advantage starts with intel—its research team identifies promising assets early, and Rewards members get access to listings 24 hours in advance. The platform offers staking on 19 assets, up to 5% back on stablecoins, and a USD account with 4.4% APY, FIDIC-insured up to $2.5 million. Transparency is the cornerstone: every 18 seconds, Uphold publishes a live view of its assets and liabilities. 'We didn't just talk about transparency—we engineered it,' says Beaton. 'No fine print. No surprises.' For enterprise clients, Uphold powers on-chain payments and banking across 30+ liquidity venues—seamlessly bridging centralized and decentralized finance. In Beaton's words, the mission is clear: 'We're not here to follow the model. We're here to redesign it.' In a crypto landscape flooded with endless altcoins, Coinbits takes the opposite approach: it's Bitcoin-only—by design. 'We're not an exchange. We're not chasing the next token trend,' says David Birnbaum, VP of Marketing at Coinbits. 'Coinbits is about one thing: making Bitcoin simple and accessible—for people who don't want to day-trade their way to burnout.' At the heart of the platform is Round Ups—a feature that automatically invests spare change from everyday purchases into Bitcoin. It's subtle. Passive. Intentional. The kind of tool that quietly builds wealth in the background, without demanding attention. Coinbits doesn't promise overnight gains. It doesn't push charts or volatility. It meets users where they are—with tools that feel intuitive, not intimidating. 'For us, Bitcoin isn't just another asset,' Birnbaum explains. 'It's the foundation of financial sovereignty. Our job is to help people get there—without friction, without noise.' It's a platform built for people who want to own Bitcoin without becoming crypto experts. No clutter, no distractions—just steady, automated accumulation designed for the long haul. 'We're not chasing hype,' Birnbaum adds. 'We're helping people build freedom—one round-up at a time.' Cube is positioning itself as a new kind of exchange—one that blends the speed and familiarity of traditional finance with the trust and transparency of Web3. 'At Cube, we've built a hybrid exchange that bridges two worlds,' says Co-Founder and CEO Bartosz Lipinski. 'We combine the user experience and performance of traditional finance with the security and ownership principles that define Web3. That's what sets us apart.' Cube rethinks control with its Multi-Party Computation (MPC) wallet system, letting users trade without ever surrendering custody. 'There's no need to give up custody to trade,' Lipinski adds. 'Keys are split across independent validators—no single party, not even Cube, can access your funds without permission.' Speed matters to Cube—not as a feature, but as a foundation. Its engine runs 40x faster than the industry average, minimizing slippage and locking in real-time trades.. The platform supports desktop, iOS, and Telegram, featuring pro tools like TradingView. Its hybrid model blends off-chain order matching with on-chain settlement for both performance and transparency. Gamified onboarding and built-in compliance tools round out the user experience, making Cube fast, secure, and user-first. Lipinski doesn't overcomplicate it: 'The mission is to help America—and the world—Trade Up.' As these platforms court institutions and individuals alike, their core offering lands: more control in your hands, less chaos in the market. Crypto's no longer a fringe gamble—it's everywhere now, pulsing beneath modern finance, inescapable. Crypto exchanges? The backbone. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fox Nation gives subscribers an offer they can't refuse with two new series on America's most famous mobsters
From "The Godfather" to "The Sopranos," mobsters and their families have been the subject of American fiction for generations. Now, two new programs promise to take a deep dive into the true stories of real kingpins of underground crime. Fox News senior correspondent Eric Shawn hosts both "Frank Costello: The Real Life Godfather" and "Mob Mentality: Louis Ferrante," two new documentaries streaming exclusively on Fox Nation that take subscribers into the lives of infamous crime bosses. Costello, known as the "Prime Minister of the Underworld," was a symbol of organized crime in New York City during the 20th century. Considered to be one of the most powerful and influential mob bosses in American history, he worked alongside Charlie "Lucky" Luciano and became instrumental in his bootlegging operations during he ultimately retired from the Luciano Crime Family, he was said to have maintained his title and was consulted on mafia matters until his conversely, took a turn for the Painting Stolen By Nj Mobsters Is Returned Half A Century Later The former Gambino crime family mobster who would later spend many years in prison is known today for his stunning transformation — from career criminal to becoming a successful writer and television host. Shawn, known for his work covering the Jimmy Hoffa mystery, spoke with Ferrante during the Fox Nation also sat down for an interview during a recent episode of "Fox & Friends Weekend," previewing both shows. During his appearance, he described his approach to covering and conversing with individuals part of or associated with organized crime. "If they have a sense of respect, or that you try to treat them with a sense of respect when you're covering them, you know you're not going to rat them out," Shawn said. "So I think that's part of the dynamic between a reporter who covers mob guys and the mob guys." Read On The Fox News App Ferrante, who once led a dark and deceptive life, was of particular interest to Shawn, who set out to help tell the tale of the former mobster's journey. "He has a fascinating story," Shawn said. "He was accused of plotting the largest heist in American history of a hijacker." "So he goes to prison [for 13 years], starts educating himself, reads a thousand books. And what's so inspiring is he converted to Judaism."Known for masterminding multimillion-dollar heists, Ferrante opened up to Shawn by recounting his time within the Mafia, the years he spent behind bars, and the turning points that led him to a new path. Part 2 Of 'Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints' Returns On Fox Nation For Easter Season Shawn summed up Fox Nation's new features as giving viewers an offer they couldn't refuse. "I would urge people to watch, because it's a fascinating inside look at what it's like to be in the mob, and at the same time, rehabilitate your life."To stream both new series and hear from Louis Ferrante himself, subscribe to Fox Nation. Click Here To Join Fox Nation Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox Nation article source: Fox Nation gives subscribers an offer they can't refuse with two new series on America's most famous mobsters
Fox News
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Fox Nation gives subscribers an offer they can't refuse with two new series on America's most famous mobsters
From "The Godfather" to "The Sopranos," mobsters and their families have been the subject of American fiction for generations. Now, two new programs promise to take a deep dive into the true stories of real kingpins of underground crime. Fox News senior correspondent Eric Shawn hosts both "Frank Costello: The Real Life Godfather" and "Mob Mentality: Louis Ferrante," two new documentaries streaming exclusively on Fox Nation that take subscribers into the lives of infamous crime bosses. Costello, known as the "Prime Minister of the Underworld," was a symbol of organized crime in New York City during the 20th century. Considered to be one of the most powerful and influential mob bosses in American history, he worked alongside Charlie "Lucky" Luciano and became instrumental in his bootlegging operations during he ultimately retired from the Luciano Crime Family, he was said to have maintained his title and was consulted on mafia matters until his conversely, took a turn for the PAINTING STOLEN BY NJ MOBSTERS IS RETURNED HALF A CENTURY LATER The former Gambino crime family mobster who would later spend many years in prison is known today for his stunning transformation — from career criminal to becoming a successful writer and television host. Shawn, known for his work covering the Jimmy Hoffa mystery, spoke with Ferrante during the Fox Nation also sat down for an interview during a recent episode of "Fox & Friends Weekend," previewing both shows. During his appearance, he described his approach to covering and conversing with individuals part of or associated with organized crime. "If they have a sense of respect, or that you try to treat them with a sense of respect when you're covering them, you know you're not going to rat them out," Shawn said. "So I think that's part of the dynamic between a reporter who covers mob guys and the mob guys." Ferrante, who once led a dark and deceptive life, was of particular interest to Shawn, who set out to help tell the tale of the former mobster's journey. "He has a fascinating story," Shawn said. "He was accused of plotting the largest heist in American history of a hijacker." "So he goes to prison [for 13 years], starts educating himself, reads a thousand books. And what's so inspiring is he converted to Judaism."Known for masterminding multimillion-dollar heists, Ferrante opened up to Shawn by recounting his time within the Mafia, the years he spent behind bars, and the turning points that led him to a new path. Shawn summed up Fox Nation's new features as giving viewers an offer they couldn't refuse. "I would urge people to watch, because it's a fascinating inside look at what it's like to be in the mob, and at the same time, rehabilitate your life."To stream both new series and hear from Louis Ferrante himself, subscribe to Fox Nation. Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox Nation personalities.
