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BitGo Breaks Ground: First Digital Asset IPO of 2026 Surpasses Expectations Crypto custody startup BitGo Holdings has boldly priced its initial public offering (IPO) above the indicated range, securing $212.8 million and setting the stage for the first digital asset company debut on the stock market in 2026.Located in Palo Alto, California, BitGo sold 11.8 million shares at $18 each, exceeding the marketed range of $15 to $17 per share. This IPO values the company at an impressive $2.08 billion, amid significant regulatory developments in the U.S. crypto industry.The timing of BitGo's IPO reflects a challenging climate for crypto companies, following a drastic selloff in October and imminent legislative changes. It paves the way for industry peers like Grayscale and Kraken to explore public offerings, providing a barometer for investor appetite in the evolving digital asset realm.

The Green Bay Packers’ season ended in disappointment as the Chicago Bears overcame a 21-3 halftime deficit to win 31-27 in the wild card round. However, Green Bay will run it back with Matt LaFleur at the helm. The Packers signed the head coach to a long-term extension. Now LaFleur is tasked with finding a […] The post Packers interview DBs coach amid defensive coordinator search appeared first on ClutchPoints.

US Army Prepares for Potential Minneapolis Deployment Amid Immigration Protests The US Army is preparing for a possible deployment to Minneapolis as protests intensify over immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. A defense official, under anonymity, confirmed that troops at Fort Bragg in North Carolina are on standby.Additionally, approximately 1,500 soldiers from Alaska's 11th Airborne Division have received similar orders. President Trump has threatened to use the Insurrection Act, an infrequently invoked law, to deploy active-duty troops. However, he subsequently moderated his stance.Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has urged President Trump against sending more troops, advocating for public safety through shared purpose and trust. Past deployments in cities like Los Angeles and legal challenges reflect ongoing tensions.

BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti Solidifies Hold on Maharashtra Civic Bodies The political landscape in Maharashtra's municipal corporations is set for significant changes, with the Mahayuti alliance, including BJP and Shiv Sena, on track to secure mayoral positions in Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, and Thane. BJP Maharashtra chief Ravindra Chavan confirmed this development amid emerging political dynamics.Chavan emphasized that the public mandate has clearly favored the Mahayuti in all three civic bodies, with clear majorities in each, ensuring the alliance's leadership roles. This was reinforced after detailed discussions between Chavan and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde last week.The recent move by five Maharashtra Navnirman Sena corporators to back Shiv Sena further strengthens the alliance's hold over Kalyan-Dombivli, diminishing the position of Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and its allies. The final appointments will be confirmed after a meeting of top leaders in Mumbai.