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CBS News
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Inclusive theater program in Queens spotlights adults with disabilities
Queens theater program gives adults with disabilities a chance to shine Queens theater program gives adults with disabilities a chance to shine Queens theater program gives adults with disabilities a chance to shine A Queens theater program is bringing big energy and even bigger heart to the stage as adults with disabilities dazzle with talent, teamwork and a whole lot of joy. QCP Players Program celebrating debut performance A red dress and a sparkly headband are all it takes to transform Queens native Tyaisha Blake-Lochard into the Roald Dahl character Veruca Salt. She's keeping her composure before the big performance of "Willy Wonka" at Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), an organization that provides resources and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. "I'm just a little nervous, but I'm hanging in there," she said. "We know that they feel like an actor in a Broadway show feels on their opening day," QCP executive director Terri Ross said. The show marks a debut for the QCP Players Program, a partnership with inclusive performing arts nonprofit AhHa!Broadway. Participants are not only performers but also set painters, stage crew and ushers. Maurice Agard, who plays the title role, looks forward to seeing his parents in the audience. "They're going to love it," he said. "They have blossomed" Over 12 weeks of rehearsals, organizers have witnessed improvements in focus, energy, creativity and collaboration. "They have blossomed. They have become more animated, and also have become more closer with working together with other people because they realize it's part of a team," adult day services director Josie Davide said. "Literally, like, between goosebumps and tears sitting here watching them. It's just heartwarming," QCP director of development Wendy Gennaro said. Davide is eager to share the group's talent and joy with audiences. "I want them to see that people with disabilities can do whatever they put their mind to," she said. You can email Elle with Queens story ideas by CLICKING HERE.
Finextra
a day ago
- Business
- Finextra
Nasdaq integrates with Canton Network for digital assets collateral
Nasdaq has unveiled a major technological milestone by integrating the Canton Network with its Nasdaq Calypso platform. 0 This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. This development, achieved through partnership with QCP, Primrose Capital Management, and Digital Asset, marks a new era in institutional finance, enabling end-to-end margin and collateral workflows on blockchain technology. This integration facilitates the automated 24/7 management of margins and collateral across a diverse range of assets, including fixed income, exchange-traded derivatives, and crypto derivatives. This advancement addresses a critical inefficiency in financial markets by enhancing collateral mobility and optimizing capital efficiency through real-time mobilization and redeployment of assets. Nasdaq Calypso is a leading technology platform serving 97% of the world's systematically important banks as well as numerous exchanges and regulatory bodies. By bridging traditional finance with emerging digital markets, Nasdaq aims to set new standards in digital asset management, helping to foster greater institutional adoption. The collaboration brings together key market players, with QCP providing digital asset market insight, Digital Asset offering blockchain technology, and Primrose Capital Management contributing as a market user. This collective effort supports the evolving financial landscape by streamlining operations and bolstering security through blockchain-based solutions. The initiative is aligned with the financial industry's shift towards integrating traditional and digital finance, enabling faster settlement cycles and continuous trading, thus requiring enhanced real-time risk management capabilities.
Finextra
2 days ago
- Business
- Finextra
Canton Network connects to Nasdaq Calypso
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced it has facilitated end-to-end margin and collateral workflows on the Canton Network, connecting the blockchain-based technology to Nasdaq Calypso. 0 This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. The use case was developed in partnership with QCP, Primrose Capital Management and Digital Asset, to demonstrate that the integration of on-chain capabilities alongside existing institutional workflows enhances collateral mobility across all asset classes for institutional market participants. Nasdaq Calypso is the leading technology platform used by financial institutions to seamlessly manage risk, margin, and collateral needs in an integrated environment. Its technology is uniquely positioned to serve the evolving demands of both traditional finance and emerging digital markets. Through the partnership on this use case, Nasdaq Calypso will expand its capabilities to support automated 24/7 margin and collateral management across a full spectrum of assets, including crypto derivatives, fixed income, exchange-traded derivatives, and over-the-counter derivatives. With this partnership, the companies are seeking to mature and scale the next generation of digital asset infrastructure. The use case represents a proof point that leveraging blockchain-based technology for collateral management allows financial institutions to meet the demands for real-time capital efficiency in an always-on financial ecosystem. It enables financial institutions to allocate capital more efficiently by mobilizing and redeploying previously locked up collateral across markets. Melvin Deng, CEO of QCP, said: 'Partnering with a global technology leader like Nasdaq is a testament to our commitment to building the next generation of institutional-grade market infrastructure. This isn't just a technological milestone, it's a paradigm shift for capital efficiency. Automating collateral management on-chain allows us to offer our clients enhanced security, better pricing, and the ability to deploy capital 24/7 across both traditional and digital assets. QCP played a pivotal role in shaping the product design and market integration and will support Nasdaq on developing a new suite of OTC spot and derivatives products, setting a new standard for what's possible in institutional digital assets.' Yuval Rooz, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Asset, said: "This milestone with Nasdaq, QCP, and Primrose shows how Canton can meaningfully enhance institutional workflows. By automating margin and collateral processes on chain, firms gain real-time efficiency and control while maintaining data confidentiality through configurable privacy settings. It's a major step toward harmonizing traditional and digital markets on a trusted, interoperable infrastructure." Linus Ong, Chief Investment Officer, Primrose Capital Management, said: 'Primrose operates at the intersection of quantitative trading and digital asset innovation. This integration empowers our fund to align our portfolio management and real-time risk management with institutional-grade on-chain infrastructure. It brings the discipline of quant finance to a 24/7 digital market.' Enhancing trust in the infrastructure and networks that underpin the digital asset ecosystem will also be critical to the long-term development of the asset class. Magnus Haglind, Head of Marketplace Technology, Nasdaq, said: 'Capital market infrastructure and the emerging digital asset ecosystem are on the cusp of a generational shift as they converge with faster settlement and 24- hour trading, driving a new operational paradigm for market participants. Financial institutions need to improve real time risk management and mobilize collateral to optimize capital and liquidity deployment. We are excited to work with our clients to deliver improved capital efficiency through this innovative solution.' Through a comprehensive suite of digital asset products and services, Nasdaq is committed to supporting the evolution of the digital asset ecosystem by helping to drive resilience and integrity across the market. Nasdaq plans to advance its existing digital asset capabilities across its suite of capital market solutions, helping to drive institutional adoption of digital assets. Around the world, Nasdaq's technology is used by 97% of global systematically important banks, half of the world's top 25 stock exchanges, 35 central banks and regulatory authorities, and 3,800+ clients across the financial services industry. As a scaled platform partner, Nasdaq draws on deep industry experience, technology expertise, and cloud managed service experience to help financial services companies solve their toughest operational challenges while advancing industrywide modernization.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Nasdaq and QCP Set New Standard of Capital Efficiency by Connecting Canton Network to Nasdaq Calypso
NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced it has facilitated end-to-end margin and collateral workflows on the Canton Network, connecting the blockchain-based technology to Nasdaq Calypso. The use case was developed in partnership with QCP, Primrose Capital Management and Digital Asset, to demonstrate that the integration of on-chain capabilities alongside existing institutional workflows enhances collateral mobility across all asset classes for institutional market participants. Nasdaq Calypso is the leading technology platform used by financial institutions to seamlessly manage risk, margin, and collateral needs in an integrated environment. Its technology is uniquely positioned to serve the evolving demands of both traditional finance and emerging digital markets. Through the partnership on this use case, Nasdaq Calypso will expand its capabilities to support automated 24/7 margin and collateral management across a full spectrum of assets, including crypto derivatives, fixed income, exchange-traded derivatives, and over-the-counter derivatives. With this partnership, the companies are seeking to mature and scale the next generation of digital asset infrastructure. The use case represents a proof point that leveraging blockchain-based technology for collateral management allows financial institutions to meet the demands for real-time capital efficiency in an always-on financial ecosystem. It enables financial institutions to allocate capital more efficiently by mobilizing and redeploying previously locked up collateral across markets. Melvin Deng, CEO of QCP, said: 'Partnering with a global technology leader like Nasdaq is a testament to our commitment to building the next generation of institutional-grade market infrastructure. This isn't just a technological milestone, it's a paradigm shift for capital efficiency. Automating collateral management on-chain allows us to offer our clients enhanced security, better pricing, and the ability to deploy capital 24/7 across both traditional and digital assets. QCP played a pivotal role in shaping the product design and market integration and will support Nasdaq on developing a new suite of OTC spot and derivatives products, setting a new standard for what's possible in institutional digital assets.' Yuval Rooz, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Asset, said: 'This milestone with Nasdaq, QCP, and Primrose shows how Canton can meaningfully enhance institutional workflows. By automating margin and collateral processes on chain, firms gain real-time efficiency and control while maintaining data confidentiality through configurable privacy settings. It's a major step toward harmonizing traditional and digital markets on a trusted, interoperable infrastructure.' Linus Ong, Chief Investment Officer, Primrose Capital Management, said: 'Primrose operates at the intersection of quantitative trading and digital asset innovation. This integration empowers our fund to align our portfolio management and real-time risk management with institutional-grade on-chain infrastructure. It brings the discipline of quant finance to a 24/7 digital market.' Enhancing trust in the infrastructure and networks that underpin the digital asset ecosystem will also be critical to the long-term development of the asset class. Magnus Haglind, Head of Marketplace Technology, Nasdaq, said: 'Capital market infrastructure and the emerging digital asset ecosystem are on the cusp of a generational shift as they converge with faster settlement and 24- hour trading, driving a new operational paradigm for market participants. Financial institutions need to improve real time risk management and mobilize collateral to optimize capital and liquidity deployment. We are excited to work with our clients to deliver improved capital efficiency through this innovative solution.' Through a comprehensive suite of digital asset products and services, Nasdaq is committed to supporting the evolution of the digital asset ecosystem by helping to drive resilience and integrity across the market. Nasdaq plans to advance its existing digital asset capabilities across its suite of capital market solutions, helping to drive institutional adoption of digital assets. Around the world, Nasdaq's technology is used by 97% of global systematically important banks, half of the world's top 25 stock exchanges, 35 central banks and regulatory authorities, and 3,800+ clients across the financial services industry. As a scaled platform partner, Nasdaq draws on deep industry experience, technology expertise, and cloud managed service experience to help financial services companies solve their toughest operational challenges while advancing industrywide modernization. About Nasdaq Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions, and career opportunities, visit us on LinkedIn, on X @Nasdaq, or at Media Contacts: Andrew Hughes; +44 (0)7443 100896; [email protected] Camille Stafford; +1 (234) 934 9513; [email protected] -NDAQG- Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Information set forth in this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Nasdaq cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as 'will', 'can' and other words and terms of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the benefits of Nasdaq's digital asset margin management technology. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond Nasdaq's control. These risks and uncertainties are detailed in Nasdaq's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q which are available on Nasdaq's investor relations website at and the SEC's website at Nasdaq undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Asia Morning Briefing: Risk of Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict Keeps BTC Around 105K Says QCP
Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas. As Asia opens the trading week, BTC is changing hands at around $ 105,000, stuck in this range due to market uncertainty about whether the Israel-Iran conflict will escalate into a broader regional war, according to a recent note from trading firm QCP. QCP wrote in a Friday note published on Telegram that risk reversals have "flipped decisively," with front-end BTC puts now commanding premiums of up to 5 volatility points over equivalent calls, a clear indicator of heightened investor anxiety and increased hedging against downside risks. The firm said that despite this defensive shift in positioning, BTC has demonstrated notable resilience. Even amid recent volatility, which saw over $1 billion in long positions liquidated across major crypto assets, on-chain data shows that institutional buying continues to provide meaningful support. QCP emphasizes that markets remain "stuck in a bind," awaiting clarity on geopolitical outcomes, and warns that the digital asset complex will likely remain tightly linked to headline-driven sentiment shifts for the foreseeable future. With all that in mind, however, Glassnode data provides some reassurance to investors concerned about longer-term directionality. Although recent volatility underscores short-term anxiety, bitcoin's current cycle gain of 656%, while lower than previous bull markets, is notably impressive given its significantly larger market capitalization today. Previous cycles returned 1076% (2015–2018) and 1007% (2018–2022), suggesting investor demand is still pacing closely with BTC's maturation, even as near-term macro jitters dominate market sentiment. The OP_Return debate was less important than what a "loud but small group of critics" wanted everyone to think, Galaxy Research's Alex Thorn wrote in a recent note. Thorn described critics' reactions as "wild accusations of the 'death of Bitcoin'" and argued that such hyperbole was misplaced given historically low mempool congestion. On-chain data shows that the mempool is virtually empty compared to a year ago, and the notion that a congested blockchain is suffocating BTC, as was the prevailing narrative in 2023, now appears significantly overstated. In the note, Thorn further highlighted the irony of labeling arbitrary data as "spam," reminding observers that Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, famously included arbitrary text, the "chancellor on brink of second bailout" headline, in the Bitcoin's blockchain's very first block. Instead, Thorn argued, Bitcoin's community attention would be better focused on potential upgrades like CheckTemplateVerify (CTV), a proposed opcode enabling strict spending conditions ("covenants"). "We continue to believe [CTV] is a conservative but powerful opcode that would greatly enhance the ability to build better, safer methods of custody," he wrote, noting that around 20% of Bitcoin's hashrate already signaled support for the upgrade. Bitcoin upgrades require extensive consensus-building, reflecting its open-source ethos, and Thorn emphasized that cautious, deliberate evolution remains critical for broader adoption and scalability. Bybit is entering the decentralized exchange space with Byreal, an on-chain trading platform built on Solana, Ben Zhou, Bybit's CEO announced via X over the weekend. Byreal's testnet is scheduled to launch on June 30, with the mainnet rollout expected later this year. Zhou said that Byreal is designed to combine centralized exchange features such as high liquidity and fast execution with the transparency and composability of DeFi. The platform will also include a fair launchpad system and curated yield vaults linked to Solana-native assets like bbSOL. BTC: Bitcoin held near $105,000 after more than $1 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated, led by a $200 million long on Binance, as rising Israel-Iran tensions triggered a sharp selloff, a flight from altcoins, and a brief but intense bout of volatility. ETH: Ethereum rose 2% to around $2,550 after finding strong support at $2,510, showing resilience amid Israel-Iran tensions and broader market volatility, with continued institutional inflows supporting the uptrend. Nikkei 225: Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday, led by Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.87 percent, as investors weighed escalating Israel-Iran tensions, while oil and gold prices surged on safe haven demand. Gold: Gold climbed to $3,447 in early Asian trading Monday, hitting a one-month high as Middle East tensions and rising expectations of a September Fed rate cut outweighed strong U.S. consumer sentiment data. Chart of the Week: Bitcoin's Summer Lull Still Offers 'Inexpensive' Trading Opportunity (CoinDesk) Trump Strategist Outlines How Bitcoin Helped Republicans Win the 2024 Election (Decrypt) Will the Cardano Foundation Buy BTC? (CoinDesk) Sign in to access your portfolio
