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Forbes
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Hottest Brand Collaborations Of Summer
What's better than one fantastic brand coming out with a chic summer must-have? How about two creative forces joining forces for maximum style? From brands partnering together to influencers designing limited-time collections, here are some of the coolest brand collaborations to shop this summer. Freja x Heaven Mayhem Mini Chrystie Bag in Reptile Noir With Charm | $318 Freja and Heaven Mayhem are two of the hottest brands out there for accessorizing, so it's no surprise that they would create true art when coming together. This collaboration exceeds all expectations, from the rich colors to the fun textures to luxurious metal accents. These are staple pieces that elevate any wardrobe! Dr. Scholl's x Favorite Daughter Heartbreak Sandal | $250 Favorite Daughter and Dr. Scholl's gave us a truly special collaboration. These pieces have the nostalgia of classic Dr. Scholl's silhouettes with timeless upgrades that make them irresistible. The Heartbreak Sandal in Chocolate Croco Leather is a staple piece for all year round. Whether you're a sneaker or a heels person, both styles from this collab will be the most comfortable shoes you've ever worn. Rails x LSPACE Calla Dress | $248 This collaboration encompasses the vibes of both Rails and LSPACE perfectly. You can tell each piece was designed with intention, and the collection as a whole creates a luxe beachy aesthetic. My favorite piece is the Rails x LSPACE Calla Dress in White Sea Shell Crochet. This classic piece will be my go-to vacation staple for years to come. Andar The Harper | $279 Andar makes the most beautiful leather pieces; there's a reason why they keep selling out! This is Lauren Lane's third collaboration with Andar, and in my opinion, it's the best one yet! I was already obsessed with the matcha-colored tote bag, but the black woven leather is my new favorite. It's luxurious and perfect for any style. Plus, the chapstick holder and strawberry keychain make this a must-have collab! Crocs x Marimekko Classic Platform Clog | $80 Crocs nailed this collaboration with Marimekko. Each detail selected for every piece in the collection is perfection, infusing Marimekko's iconic floral prints into classic Crocs styles. The tote bag is gorgeous for any beach day, while the socks and platform clogs are ideal for the fashionista looking to make a statement. This collection is a great addition to any summer wardrobe! Lola Blankets x Rach Parcell Blankets | $109 to $399 Lola Blankets are both a statement piece for your home while also being the softest blanket you'll ever use. Lola nails every collaboration, but the designs they made with influencer Rachel Parcell are an interior designer's dream. These two neutral blankets feature a design inspired by Rachel's iconic staircase. These prints are gorgeous and perfect for any space! Ruggable x Bridgerton Lady Whistledown Soft Blue Rug | $129 to $1099 Ruggable makes the best rugs, in my opinion, but their Bridgerton collaboration produced some of my favorite designs yet. The Regency Era-inspired designs soften any room for an elegant aesthetic with a modern touch. I love the gorgeous cream and blue hues in the Lady Whistledown Soft Blue Rug; the colors create a stunning vintage look. Stoney Clover Lane x Star Wars™ Galactic Classic Backpack in Lightsabers | $228 Stoney Clover Lane is well known for their brand collaborations, but this Star Wars™ Galactic one is one of their best! The prints are so fun, with an option for any Star Wars fan. My favorite is the Lightsabers print, which gives a feminine twist to an iconic graphic. This sturdy yet packable backpack is perfect for any theme park vacation. STIL x Cozy K A5 Binder (6-Ring) | $34 Every busy fashionista needs an organization system to match her lifestyle. STIL does some amazing collaborations with creators who are examples of great time management and organization, while still living life to the fullest. The STIL x Cozy K collaboration features stylish planners for everyone with a love for hobbies and goal tracking. The cozy little touches on each design are adorable, too! Naturalizer GameChanger Ballet Flat By Deepica Mutyala | $130 Naturalizer is known for their comfortable and stylish shoes, but they went above and beyond with their collaboration with creator and entrepreneur Deepica Mutyala. The leather flats from this collection are so comfortable and come in a delicious red. The white stripe on these shoes adds a sporty touch to classic feminine footwear.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rails Raises $14M From Backers Including Kraken to Launch Crypto Exchange
Crypto exchange Rails has raised $14 million in a token sale to launch its trading platform combining self-custody and high-speed execution, the company said in a press release Wednesday. The company raised $14 million in a token sale to investors in April this year, and $6 million in a seed round that closed in January 2024, the firm said. Investors include Kraken, Slow Ventures, CMCC Global, Quantstamp and Round13 Capital, the company said. Rails said it is designed to solve crypto's core trade-off: speed versus security. The platform enables users to retain custody of their assets while accessing performance traditionally reserved for centralized exchanges, Rails said. 'Our hybrid model delivers the best of both worlds,' co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra, said in the release. 'Users get the transparency of on-chain custody without giving up speed." Rails will support trading for major crypto assets, the company said, and will leverage zero-knowledge proofs and Merkle trees to validate trades securely. The platform will deploy exclusively on Kraken's layer-2 network, Ink, to boost transaction speed and reduce costs, the company in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rails launches perps-only crypto exchange in the U.S. with $14 million in new funding to build a better FTX
A new type of crypto exchange called Rails is launching in the U.S. this week. Backed by $20 million in funding, including $14 million in new token warrants, Rails wants to stand out in a crowded field by offering U.S. traders a popular but hard-to-access type of asset: perpetual futures, or perps. Perpetual futures are a crypto-specific type of derivative and have been offered for years at offshore exchanges, but not in the U.S. until recently due to regulatory uncertainty. In an interview with Fortune, Rails cofounder and CEO Satraj Bambra said the new exchange decided to launch perps in the U.S. after consulting with lawyers and working with regulators overseeing the market. 'This is not random,' he said. 'No one would do this in the previous administration.' Not many crypto founders, or their investors, would evoke the image of the failed crypto empire FTX. Still, both Bambra and his chief backer, Slow Ventures' Sam Lessin, said their goal for Rails is to build a better version of Sam Bankman-Fried's collapsed exchange. Perps lie at the center of that vision. Most U.S. exchanges offer spot trading for popular cryptocurrencies, meaning users can buy and sell digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum at their current (spot) price. Many sophisticated traders, however, prefer a wider array of products that allow them to speculate on the future price of the asset, whether it rises or sinks. Such tools, called derivatives, allow traders to bet on price movement without holding the underlying asset. While derivatives are common in traditional finance, crypto's 24/7 nature gave rise to a new type of tool through perps, which operate like futures contracts but don't expire. 'We're a true trading platform,' said Bambra. 'You want to be able to play both sides of the market.' FTX rose in popularity in part because of its suite of trader-friendly tools, including perps, though it never launched the product in the U.S. 'Obviously, you need exchanges to be really high performance and good for traders, which FTX was in its day,' said Lessin. 'Save for the big issues.' One of the core issues with FTX was that the exchange held its users' assets rather than allowing them to self-custody—a problem that infamously blew up because Bankman-Fried used them to fund his own venture investments and luxury real estate. Bambra himself is a crypto trader, running the $100 million liquid fund for the top Canadian crypto venture firm Round13. He said that the operation had a 'significant' amount stuck on FTX, which it later recovered in the bankruptcy, though he declined to give a specific figure. Rails is deviating from the FTX model, which is also practiced by many centralized U.S. exchanges, by offering on-chain custody to its users, which Bambra argued allows for increased transparency. The matching engine for Rails, however, is centralized, which Bambra said will allow the company to offer the speed of competitors like Coinbase while offering the on-chain verifiability of decentralized exchanges like Uniswap. 'This is an idea that's extremely native to the builders,' said Lessin. 'They're solving their own problems.' Bambra cofounded the company with his wife Megha Bambra, who is the CTO of Rails; the former COO of Grindr, Rick Marini; and the lawyer Brent Vegliacich. Rails previously announced a $6.2 million funding round and its intention to launch offshores in March 2024, but the election of Donald Trump allowed the company to change its plans. The CFTC has evolved its guidance on perps, with outgoing commissioner Summer Mersinger saying in May that perps could receive regulatory approval in the U.S. 'very soon.' (Mersinger left her post to lead a crypto trade association.) The shift is part of a broader sea change under the Trump administration that has seen agencies loosen their approach to crypto regulation. Other exchanges are dipping their toes into launching perps in the U.S. In March, Coinbase announced it would start offering the product in May, though it is limited to a specific subset of users. Coinbase previously launched perps in overseas markets in mid-2023. Rails will represent the first major launch of the product in the U.S. that is available to both retail and institutional users. It is going live this week with trading for four top assets: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, with a plan to add more over the summer, according to Bambra. Rails is also planning to integrate its own native token into the platform—an approach taken by other exchanges like FTX and Binance, but not U.S.-based ones due to regulatory fears. Bambra said that Rails' token, which it plans to launch this fall, will differ from other exchange tokens like FTT and BNB because users won't be able to use it for collateral, but instead for other functions like volume discounts. The fresh $14 million in funding is through token warrants rather than traditional equity. Bambra added that the token will be listed on Kraken, which is backing Rails. Though the exchange will be available in other international markets, Rails' embrace of esoteric products for a U.S. customer base reflects the country's shifting approach—and appetites. 'Crypto traders are inherently a little bit more sophisticated because of the degenerative nature of the space,' said Bambra. 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Malaysian Reserve
29-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Amboss Launches Rails: Empowering Bitcoin Yield and Lightning Network Growth
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amboss, a leader in AI-driven solutions for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, today unveiled Rails, a self-custodial Bitcoin service designed to enhance asset utility. Developed for companies, custodians, and high net worth individuals, Rails enables participants to put their Bitcoin to work while contributing to the performance and scalability of the Lightning Network. This launch marks a significant step forward in creating decentralized, reliable payment infrastructure for the Bitcoin ecosystem. Rails introduces a secure, innovative way for participants—termed Liquidity Providers (LPs)—to maintain full custody of their Bitcoin while generating returns through payment routing and liquidity leases. By integrating Amboss' advanced AI technology, Rails enhances the Lightning Network, enabling faster, more dependable transactions and supporting larger payment volumes. 'Rails is a transformative force for the Lightning Network,' said Jesse Shrader, CEO and Co-Founder of Amboss. 'It's not just about yield—it's about enabling businesses to strengthen the network while earning on their Bitcoin. This is a critical step in Bitcoin's evolution as a global medium of exchange.' Launch Partners and Network Impact Amboss has partnered with leading Bitcoin industry players, including CoinCorner, LQwD, and Flux (a joint venture between Axiom and CoinCorner), to bring Rails to market. CoinCorner, a pioneer in Lightning Network adoption, has integrated it into its exchange operations and everyday payment systems across the Isle of Man. LQwD, a key player in Bitcoin infrastructure, and Flux, combining Axiom's and CoinCorner's expertise, share a mission to expand the Lightning Network's role in global payments. Their involvement underscores the industry's confidence in Rails' potential to drive Bitcoin's scalability. 'Rails offers a practical way for businesses like ours to participate in the Lightning Network's growth,' said David Boylan, CFO of CoinCorner. 'We've been using the Lightning Network for years, and Rails provides a structured approach to engaging with its economy, particularly through liquidity leasing and payment routing. This aligns with our goal of making Bitcoin more accessible and practical for everyday use.' The Critical Role of Liquidity Liquidity is the backbone of the Lightning Network, ensuring smooth and efficient transaction routing across its nodes and channels. Rails empowers Liquidity Providers to contribute to this vital resource, enhancing the network's capacity to support high-value, reliable payments. By addressing liquidity demands, Rails not only creates yield opportunities for participants but also fortifies the infrastructure that makes Bitcoin a viable medium of exchange for businesses worldwide. How Rails Works Rails enables participants—known as Liquidity Providers (LPs)—to maintain full custody of their Bitcoin while accessing the Lightning Network economy. Yield opportunities arise from activities like liquidity leasing and payment routing, though returns are not guaranteed. The service includes: Rails LP: For high net worth individuals, companies with Bitcoin treasuries, and custodians, requiring a minimum of 1 Bitcoin committed for at least one year. Liquidity Subscriptions: For businesses receiving Bitcoin payments, offering cost-effective solutions with fees as low as 0.5%. Getting Involved Interested parties can explore Rails and participation details at For media inquiries, users can contact 21M Communications at phil@ About Amboss Amboss Technologies harnesses machine learning, including reinforcement learning on network graphs, to develop intelligent tools for the Lightning Network. With over five years of data-driven insights, Amboss drives network growth and unlocks new opportunities as Bitcoin scales globally. About CoinCorner CoinCorner is a leading Bitcoin exchange and payment provider committed to simplifying Bitcoin adoption. A pioneer in Lightning Network usage, CoinCorner continues to innovate in the Bitcoin space. ContactFounderPhil21M Communicationsphil@ Photo:
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
We found 8 pairs of white jeans that Nordstrom shoppers say aren't see-through
We independently evaluate the products we review. When you buy via links on our site, we may receive compensation. Read more about how we vet products and deals . Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means two things: Summer is officially on its way, and it's about to be white jeans season! Light-colored jeans are a quintessential warm-weather fashion staple for good reason. They are wildly versatile and can be styled in a ton of ways. Toss on a pair with a plain T-shirt and flip flops for a casual daytime look, or grab your favorite heeled sandals and silky top for an evening out. Not only do white jeans feel especially fresh and crisp during the hotter months, but they look great on everyone. That said, it can be tough to find a flattering option that isn't see-through, and the mark of a truly great pair of ivory denim bottoms is being so opaque that you can't see panty lines or pockets peeking through. Luckily, Nordstrom has a massive selection of white jeans — more than 600 pairs. To help you embrace this summer staple as quickly as possible, I did the legwork for you and found eight options in stock in a wide range of sizes and styles. Most importantly, each received praise from Nordstrom shoppers for not showing anything you don't want the world around you to see. Nordstrom KUT from the Kloth Catherine Boyfriend Jeans These are the perfect balance between a skinny jean and a straight-leg style. According to shoppers, these pants fit true to size, and I love that you can dress them up with a polished cardigan or blouse or cuff up the bottoms for a more casual vibe. One pleased shopper raved, "These are the perfect white jeans, which is why it's hard to find your size in if they are in stock, buy them! [They're a] classic cut that will never go out of style, thick enough so they aren't see-through but not so thick that they'll be too hot in the summer." (Editor's note: All sizes are currently in stock.) Another agreed: "Love the fit of these jeans. They are super comfortable and not see-through." $94 at Nordstrom Nordstrom Rails The Getty High-Waist Wide-Leg Jeans Add a little vintage flair to your denim collection with this high-waisted pair. Stretchy and true to size, these look just as good with summer sandals as they do with your favorite sneakers. I've been wearing Rails blue jeans for years, so you can bet that these were instantly added to my cart. I've found that the brand's denim only gets better over time and holds its shape even if I wear them a few times a week (a fact that also justifies their higher price tag, IMO). One shopper deemed these the "perfect white jeans" and declared that the "fabric is super soft and flexible [and is] also not transparent." These are also great for those who are looking for lighter-colored denim that isn't a stark ivory: "The color is perfect. Not a bright white but an ecru, which can be difficult to find!" $198 at Nordstrom Nordstrom Wit & Wisdom Logan 'Ab'Solution High-Waist Ankle-Slim Straight-Leg Jeans These slim-fit jeans hit right at the ankle, making them a good option for those on the shorter side. And, while polished, there is some subtle fraying at the ankles for a bit of a style edge. Finally, the brand's 'Ab'solution power-mesh panels work to hold your tummy in without being overly constricting. One Nordy shopper, who gave these five stars, called them the "perfect white ankle jeans" and wrote: "Fits beautifully. Slimming, not tight, and not see-through." $78 at Nordstrom Nordstrom KUT from the Kloth Meg Fab Ab High-Waist Raw-Hem Ankle Wide-Leg Jeans These high-waisted jeans will help flatter your figure thanks to the brand's popular Fab Ab front pockets that gently shape the tummy area. The polished waistband and wide-leg silhouette work together to look casual yet still sophisticated. "This is a great white jean. ... They are a nice soft, spring/summer weight ... not hard, scratchy or too heavy. The fabric fits well and has stretch. You cannot see the pockets outlined in the front and they are not see-through in the back," shared a happy customer. $99 at Nordstrom Nordstrom Hidden Jeans Ripped Raw Step Hem Ankle Skinny Jeans Still hanging onto your favorite pair of skinnies? I don't blame you! Sometimes you can't beat tried-and-true denim that makes you feel good. This distressed pair hits right at the ankle, and several reviewers praise these for being stretchy and comfortable. "WOW, these are cute. Glad I sized up. Perfect for summer festivals and concerts. I struggle with white jeans being see-through. These are not! Very happy," raved a five-star fan. $78 at Nordstrom Nordstrom Madewell Low-Rise Baggy Crop Jeans Madewell is known for its top-quality denim, so the brand's sleek cropped jeans were an easy choice for this list. Casual and slightly baggy, these have a low-rise fit and cool raw hems to give them a bit of stylish grit. I usually size down in Madewell denim as they tend to stretch out a bit over time, and another shopper agreed. They wrote, "These pants are great! High quality and thick, so you can't see through. They do run huge, however. I'm usually a 27 and they were falling off of me. I exchanged for a 25, and they are still a little big around the waist." $148 at Nordstrom Nordstrom KUT from the Kloth Rachael Fab Ab High-Waist Raw-Hem Mom Jeans Don't let the name "mom jeans" fool you — this decidedly not-dowdy pair is for anyone looking for cute white bottoms that are figure-hugging without being skintight (and the raw hem gives them added street-style cred). "These are great. I didn't size up in them like I sometimes do with white, and the fit is wonderful. Thick enough to not see panty lines or pocket outlines. ... Very comfortable in the waist," shared a contented customer. $94 at Nordstrom Nordstrom NYDJ Teresa Ankle Wide-Leg Jeans NYDJ makes notoriously flattering jeans and this wide-leg pair is no exception. The brand's lift-tuck technology works to make your behind look amazing while also flattening your front. They come in three other shades, including beige, pink and a pinstripe, so if you love this cut, I won't blame you for stocking up. One five-star fan wrote: "... Comfy, stylish, stretchy (but not too much), not see-through and don't show every lump or bump. Until now, I always thought that kind of white jean was a unicorn!" $109 at Nordstrom
