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CTV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
So Edmonton: Riverhawks unveil green onion cake jerseys
The Edmonton Riverhawks will wear Green Onion Cakes jerseys this season. (Source: Edmonton Riverhawks) If you love green onion cakes and home runs, you should go to the baseball game on Saturday. The Green Onion Cakes – sorry, the Edmonton Riverhawks – will wear, well, green onion cake alternate jerseys. 'Inspired by local legend Siu, the Green Onion Cake Man, this delicious new alternate identity celebrates a dish that's as uniquely Edmonton as the Riverhawks themselves,' the team wrote online. 'From festival food tents and farmers' markets to Siu's iconic restaurant on 118th Avenue, green onion cakes have held a special place in the hearts of Edmontonian's for decades. Now, they're stepping up to the plate at RE/MAX Field too.' The jerseys will make their debut on Saturday, and of course, green onion cakes, like the food, will also be available. This weekend, the Riverhawks will also sell a green onion cake t-shirt made by Flannel Foxes, a local clothing company. The baseball team wore Talus Balls jerseys in 2023 and Silver City Dragons jerseys last year.
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Watch Cristiano Ronaldo Jr score first goals for Portugal U15s and celebrate in the only way possible
CRISTIANO RONALDO JR is proving to be a chip off the old block - and even celebrates like his dad. The 14-year-old scored a brace for Portugal in the final of the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament on Saturday. 3 Cristiano Ronaldo Jr netted the opener for Portugal under-15s against Croatia Credit: X 3 After smashing in off the crossbar, the 14-year-old ran off to celebrate Credit: X 3 He performed the iconic Siu celebration made famous by his dad Credit: X And the teenager needed just 12 minutes to open the scoring against the hosts. Ghosting into the box from the left wing, Cristiano Jr was played in after a teammate's mazy run. From a tight angle, he smashed in a sublime first-time shot off the crossbar. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Cristiano Jr sprinted off towards the corner flag to celebrate his first international goal. And he couldn't resist mimicking his dad's One fan wrote in response: "Like father like son. SIU tradition lives." Another said: "The moment he gets a taste of scoring, he won't stop." Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK While a third joked: "I'm seeing double here, two Ronaldos!" Cristiano Jr has been eyed by scouts from a host of European clubs, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 14, given dad's number and copies iconic pose as he makes Portugal debut with grandma watching And he was on the scoresheet again later in Saturday's match. With the scores locked at 1-1, Portugal went ahead again as the 14-year-old planted a header in at the far post. Earlier in the tournament, five-time Ballon d'Or winner A proud CR7 told his 115 million followers: "Congratulations on your debut by @selecaoportugal, son. Very proud of you!" Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible life AS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar. Ron loves a fast motor almost as much as scoring goals with his Upon moving to Saudi - Ronaldo moved into a As a globetrotter, Ronaldo likes to travel in style like onboard Behind every great man is a great woman, and Ronaldo has one in Georgina opened up on the Before meeting Georgina, Now it's Ronaldo's very well paid on the pitch, but he makes a ton of money off it too with He's also a prolific investor and He's currently He's highly dedicated, as That dedication saw him Head here to read more on , 40, has remained prolific in front of goal this season for Al-Nassr, bagging 33 times in all competitions. But he has endured another trophyless season in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr are third in the Saudi Pro League - 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad. They were also knocked out of the Asian Champions League by Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale last month. Al-Nassr have not won the league title since Ronaldo signed in December 2022.
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Watch Cristiano Ronaldo Jr score first goals for Portugal U15s and celebrate in the only way possible
Scouts from two Prem clubs have already watched the teenager 'SEEING DOUBLE' Watch Cristiano Ronaldo Jr score first goals for Portugal U15s and celebrate in the only way possible Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CRISTIANO RONALDO JR is proving to be a chip off the old block - and even celebrates like his dad. The 14-year-old scored a brace for Portugal in the final of the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament on Saturday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Cristiano Jr just scored his first goal for Portugal u15s. 🇵🇹 And of course, he celebrated like his dad. — Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) May 18, 2025 3 Cristiano Ronaldo Jr netted the opener for Portugal under-15s against Croatia Credit: X 3 After smashing in off the crossbar, the 14-year-old ran off to celebrate Credit: X 3 He performed the iconic Siu celebration made famous by his dad Credit: X Cristiano Jr was handed the No7 shirt made famous by his dad for the under-15 showdown against Croatia. And the teenager needed just 12 minutes to open the scoring against the hosts. Ghosting into the box from the left wing, Cristiano Jr was played in after a teammate's mazy run. From a tight angle, he smashed in a sublime first-time shot off the crossbar. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL PEP TALK Pep Guardiola's furious 5-word message to Dean Henderson 'revealed' by lipreader Cristiano Jr sprinted off towards the corner flag to celebrate his first international goal. And he couldn't resist mimicking his dad's iconic 'Siu' celebration alongside his teammates. One fan wrote in response: "Like father like son. SIU tradition lives." Another said: "The moment he gets a taste of scoring, he won't stop." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK While a third joked: "I'm seeing double here, two Ronaldos!" Cristiano Jr has been eyed by scouts from a host of European clubs, including Manchester United and Tottenham. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 14, given dad's number and copies iconic pose as he makes Portugal debut with grandma watching And he was on the scoresheet again later in Saturday's match. With the scores locked at 1-1, Portugal went ahead again as the 14-year-old planted a header in at the far post. They would eventually run out 3-2 winners. Earlier in the tournament, five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo took to social media to congratulate his son on his international debut. A proud CR7 told his 115 million followers: "Congratulations on your debut by @selecaoportugal, son. Very proud of you!" Ronaldo, 40, has remained prolific in front of goal this season for Al-Nassr, bagging 33 times in all competitions. But he has endured another trophyless season in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr are third in the Saudi Pro League - 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad. They were also knocked out of the Asian Champions League by Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale last month. Al-Nassr have not won the league title since Ronaldo signed in December 2022.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Animoca's Yat Siu says bank-backed stablecoins will drive mass adoption
At TOKEN2049, Yat Siu, co-founder and chairman of Animoca Brands, joined TheStreet Roundtable host Scott Melker to talk about the future of stablecoins — and why Hong Kong's new approach could reshape adoption around the world. 'We're also moving into space. Part of it is Animoca Brands becoming more institutional. We have a joint venture with Standard Chartered... and HKT, the largest telco in the region, to launch a stablecoin,' Siu said. The total stablecoin market capitalization stands at $244.99 billion, down 0.5% in the last 24 hours. Daily trading volume reached $78.05 billion, reflecting steady market activity. Stablecoins remain a key pillar of crypto liquidity and cross-border transactions. What makes this stablecoin unique? It's licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, which Siu noted 'probably makes it the very first central bank issued.' Siu explained the global importance of Hong Kong's role. 'Hong Kong has always been a financial gateway for China, both in and out... For instance, if you look at what we call Dim Sum bonds... Hong Kong basically does about two plus trillion dollars of renminbi a day.' He added, 'A stablecoin issued from there is... a way to basically make Hong Kong remain a relevant financial centre.' But it's also about trust. While praising leaders like Tether and Circle, Siu said mass adoption will come when everyday users see banks behind the coins. 'Having the person who doesn't know much about crypto in the first place say, okay, I'm using a token that is backed by the dollar. Can I trust it? If it comes from a bank... your regular user... they're like, oh, okay, I can trust the bank.' Melker pointed out that in the U.S., lawmakers may soon require stablecoin issuers to be banks. 'There's actually been some fear... legislation could specify that you have to be a bank to issue a stablecoin... we are a hundred percent heading to a future where we have Goldman Coin and BNY Mellon Coin and JP Morgan coin, which actually exists.' Siu agreed and said geopolitics is a major factor. 'The seventh largest T-bill buyer last year I think was Tether... If you think about dollar hegemonic money... how do you make sure it's the currency of choice? I think stablecoins is the answer.' Importantly, he clarified. 'It's not a CBDC... The Hong dollar is actually backed by the US dollar... so in a way, the Hong Kong dollar was probably the OG stablecoin.' U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the Senate on Thursday for rejecting the GENIUS Act, a proposed stablecoin regulation bill, calling it a 'missed opportunity' for the U.S. to lead in digital asset innovation. 'For stablecoins and other digital assets to thrive globally, the world needs American leadership,' Bessent posted on X. 'The Senate missed an opportunity to provide that leadership today by failing to advance the GENIUS Act.' He described the bill as a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to bolster dollar dominance and strengthen U.S. influence in financial technology, warning that without federal regulation, innovation could shift offshore. The Senate voted 49-48 to block the bill, with Republicans Josh Hawley and Rand Paul siding with Democrats amid disputes over bill language and oversight provisions. Lawmakers expressed concern over anti-money laundering terms and foreign issuer restrictions. Tensions were heightened by President Trump's deepening ties to crypto, including memecoin launches, high-priced fundraisers, and backing a DeFi project with its own stablecoin. Bessent concluded, 'Senators who voted to stonewall U.S. ingenuity today face a simple choice: Either step up and lead or watch digital asset innovation move offshore.' Sign in to access your portfolio
Arabian Post
13-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Animoca Brands Eyes New York Listing Amid Shifting U.S. Crypto Landscape
Hong Kong-based blockchain firm Animoca Brands is preparing for a public listing on a U.S. stock exchange, capitalising on what its leadership describes as a 'unique moment' created by President Donald Trump's more accommodating stance toward digital assets. The company, known for its investments in Web3 gaming and decentralised finance, is exploring various shareholding structures and aims to finalise its plans in the near future. Executive Chairman Yat Siu indicated that the decision to pursue a U.S. listing marks a significant shift from the company's previous position. Under the Biden administration, stricter regulatory measures had deterred Animoca from entering the American market. However, the current administration's efforts to position the U.S. as a global hub for digital assets have altered the landscape. 'It's a unique moment in time,' Siu remarked, emphasising the strategic importance of accessing the world's largest capital market. Animoca Brands, which was valued at nearly $6 billion in 2022, reported unaudited revenues of $314 million for the year ending December 31, 2024. The company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation stood at $97 million. Its financial reserves include approximately $293 million in cash and stablecoins, alongside $538 million in digital assets. These figures reflect a robust financial position as the company considers re-entering public markets after its delisting from the Australian Securities Exchange in 2020. The potential listing aligns with a broader trend of crypto-focused companies seeking to establish a presence in the U.S. market. Notably, American Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency mining firm backed by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., announced plans to go public through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. This move underscores the growing influence of pro-crypto sentiments within the current administration and the opportunities they present for blockchain enterprises. See also ARK Invest Projects Bitcoin to Reach $2.4 Million by 2030 Animoca's portfolio includes investments in over 540 companies, with stakes in prominent entities such as OpenSea, Kraken, and Consensys. The firm's diverse holdings span various sectors within the digital asset ecosystem, reinforcing its position as a significant player in the industry. Siu highlighted the company's unique approach, stating, 'We think we're the biggest non-financial services crypto firm,' and emphasised the importance of showcasing innovation beyond traditional financial services through a public listing. The company's Digital Asset Advisory business experienced substantial growth, generating $165 million in bookings for 2024, a 116% increase year-over-year. This segment provides services such as token advisory, marketing, and trading support, contributing significantly to Animoca's revenue streams. Additionally, the firm reported $110 million in bookings from its Web3 operating businesses and $39 million from investment activities. Arabian Post – Crypto News Network
