The Puerto Rico Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Lottery players in Puerto Rico can choose from popular national games like the Powerball, which is available in the vast majority of states around the U.S. Other games include the Pega 2, Pega 3, Pega 4 and more.
Big lottery wins around the U.S. include a lucky lottery ticketholder in California who won a $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in December 2024. See more big winners here. And if you do end up cashing a jackpot, here’s what experts say to do first.
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Gary Vandemoortele holds a tautog he caught Monday with the last half-green crab in his bucket.

Gary Vandemoortele holds a tautog he caught Monday with the last half-green crab in his bucket.
The fall tautog season is in full swing in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The regulations up until and including Oct. 14 are a three-fish/person/day limit with a 16-inch minimum size, only one fish may be greater than 21 inches. On Oct. 15, the limit changes to five fish/person/day. A 10-fish per boat limit applies in all periods, but it does not apply to charter boats.
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Ripple cryptographer J. Ayo Akinyele says he’s pushing to make the XRP Ledger (XRPL) the “first choice for institutions seeking innovation and trust” — and to do it with privacy-first tooling.
Akinyele, a senior director of engineering at Ripple, lays out the case in a blog post published Thursday, arguing that finance can’t function without confidentiality while public blockchains are built for transparency.
The way through, he says, is programmable privacy that lets “honest participants control what is revealed, to whom, and under what circumstances,” while still giving regulators the disclosures they need.
Akinyele contends privacy on-chain should be a baseline protection, analogous to the encryption that secures online banking.
He points to zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) — cryptography that proves a statement is true without exposing the underlying data — as a mechanism for private but compliant transactions (for example, proving KYC completion without broadcasting identities to the entire network).
In his view, without built-in confidentiality, institutions won’t move core workflows to public ledgers; without accountability, regulators won’t sign off. ZKPs, selective disclosure and hardened wallet infrastructure are meant to square that circle.
Beyond privacy, Akinyele argues scalability must not come at the expense of security or decentralization.
He highlights trusted execution environments (TEEs) for fair transaction ordering to curb frontrunning and confidential computation for running sensitive logic off-chain while emitting verifiable outputs — both intended to reduce market-structure risks without reverting to intermediaries.
Looking ahead, he sketches two milestones.
First, over the “next 12 months,” he says he’s focused on making XRPL the institutional default by applying ZKPs to enable private, compliant transactions that also improve throughput.
Second, in 2026 he expects confidential multi-purpose tokens (MPTs) — a forthcoming XRPL standard — to bring privacy-preserving tokenized collateral to market. That, he says, is an essential step for institutional adoption of real-world assets (RWAs) and DeFi (decentralized finance).
Akinyele also positions XRPL as “uniquely positioned to bridge” what he describes as “many trillions of dollars in assets set to move on-chain over the coming decade,” citing the ledger’s decade-long operating history, built-in decentralized exchange, escrow and payment channels as finance-oriented primitives already at the protocol layer.
“The future of blockchains belongs to builders who remove unnecessary trust,” he concludes — arguing that if systems can prove correctness, prevent misuse and protect data, public ledgers can deliver the privacy, compliance and efficiency institutions require.
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Breaking news from the trading floors reveals unexpected results: BTC price action triggers celebration headlines but institutional money managers are quietly rotating into altcoin positions that offer superior infrastructure and yield opportunities. The latest market data shows over $1.5 billion in crypto liquidations as Bitcoin tests critical resistance levels, yet expert analysis points toward Dogecoin, XRP and emerging Layer 2 projects like Layer Brett as the real winners.
The reality behind Bitcoin’s recent price celebration tells a sobering infrastructure story. While BTC price headlines grab attention, the underlying network experienced devastating liquidation cascades totaling $1.5 billion across major exchanges, exposing fundamental scalability limitations plaguing Layer 1 networks.
Market makers witnessed how Bitcoin’s technical structure creates volatility traps during high-volume periods, with leveraged positions getting demolished by network congestion and delayed transaction confirmations. The bearish trendline penetration reveals deeper concerns about BTC’s ability to handle institutional-scale adoption without creating dangerous bottlenecks.

Despite impressive technical signals—DOGE posting 6-9% gains with emerging golden cross formations and whale accumulation of 680 million tokens—even these altcoin darlings face infrastructure bottlenecks during peak trading periods.
Dogecoin’s momentum above the $0.24 support level demonstrates strong community backing, yet the underlying network struggles with volume-handling limitations plaguing most legacy blockchain systems. XRP shows similar patterns, maintaining institutional support above $2.85 while CME futures adoption signals growing institutional confidence.
The fundamental issue isn’t market sentiment—it’s infrastructure capacity. XRP’s anticipation around potential ETF approvals creates positive momentum, but the network’s ability to handle surge-driven institutional volume remains questionable. Both Dogecoin and XRP experienced significant liquidations ($35.8 million and $58.8 million respectively) during recent volatility spikes, revealing how even technically sound altcoins can become victims of their own success when infrastructure cannot match demand.
Layer Brett represents a change in how blockchain infrastructure approaches surge-driven market events, utilizing purpose-built Layer 2 architecture specifically designed to absorb volume spikes without creating devastating liquidation cascades now plaguing legacy networks.
While Bitcoin, Dogecoin and XRP struggle with network congestion during high-volume periods, Layer Brett’s Ethereum Layer 2 foundation delivers lightning-fast transactions and low gas fees that maintain stability regardless of trading intensity.
The project’s nearly $4.2 million raised during its crypto presale phase validates institutional interest in infrastructure-first blockchain solutions. Unlike traditional memecoins that offer speculation without substance, Layer Brett combines meme energy with real Layer 2 utility, creating an ecosystem built for scalability rather than speculation.
As DOGE demonstrates golden cross patterns and XRP holding institutional support above $2.85, the question now becomes whether traditional Bitcoin maximalism can compete against infrastructure-focused alternatives.
While it’s true that BTC price movements can create headlines and Dogecoin technical patterns do generate social media buzz, droves of investors are coming to realise that sustainable returns require networks capable of handling real-world usage without creating systemic risks.
Next-generation blockchain projects are gearing up to deliver both performance and personality, placing their ceilings beyond the conventional with their smarter, two-tiered approach to the markets. With the Layer Brett presale perfectly exemplifying how to pull off the tactic, the question now is just how far and how fast the altcoin push looks set to take it.

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The Kerala State Lottery Department’s Thiruvonam Bumper 2025 (BR-105) draw, the biggest lottery of the year, will be held on Saturday, October 4. This year, the first prize has been raised to an unprecedented ₹25 crore, making it one of the most rewarding lotteries in India. The draw will take place at 1.00 pm at Gorky Bhavan. Each ticket is priced at ₹500, with a total of 90 lakh tickets printed across series TA, TB, TC, TD, TE, TG, TH, TJ, TK, and TL.
Finance Minister K N Balagopal will inaugurate the draw, with MLAs Antony Raju and V S Prasanth and Lottery Department Director Dr Nitin Premraj in attendance. The Lottery Department has confirmed that all 75 lakh printed tickets have already been sold through authorised agencies. Tickets will be available for purchase until 1 pm on the day of the draw. The Kerala lottery result for the Thiruvonam Bumper BR-105 will be announced live during the draw and will also be published on the official website, www.keralalotteries.com, as well as in the Kerala Government Gazette.
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The SEC alleges Silvergate’s former finance chief engaged in fraud to conceal the bank’s dire condition following the 2022 collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
A federal judge this week denied a motion by the ex-CFO of the defunct Silvergate Bank to toss a securities fraud complaint brought against him by the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
The opinion paves the way for the fraud case filed by the SEC last year to proceed. The suit alleges former finance chief Antonio Martino “engaged in a fraudulent scheme to mislead investors about the Bank’s dire condition,” after the 2022 bankruptcy of the crypto exchange FTX led to a “bank run and severe liquidity crisis” for Silvergate, according to the complaint.
The CFO’s role in company’s earnings presentations and reporting are at the heart of the case, which alleges Martino approved false information in an earnings release which “understated the Bank’s losses … and overstated a key leverage metric” for the bank and its parent company; that he made false and misleading statements on an earnings call; and that he “falsified the Bank’s financial statements and failed to devise and maintain important accounting controls.”
In his 26-page opinion and order, Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr. of the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York detailed the CFO’s involvement in two January 2023 presentations highlighting the projected impact of securities sales in the first quarter of 2023. 
The SEC asserted the first presentation of Jan. 4 complied with generally accepted accounting principles and properly calculated the bank’s “other than temporary impairment,” showing that the bank needed $2.6 billion in liquidity to repay $2.4 billion in debt which would result in an OTTI charge of about $176.5 million. But Martino instead chose to accept the methodology of a Jan. 5 presentation, which the SEC said no longer considered declining total assets which reduced the OTTI to $134 million, with Martino approving an earnings release on the matter. 
Noting that Martino contested whether the OTTI calculation was not compliant with GAAP, the judge asserted that the SEC supported its allegations in the matter. “The Court finds the SEC adequately alleges false statements of fact in the methodology Silvergate used for its OTTI calculation, and the Tier 1 Ratio incorporating that number, recorded in the earnings release and on the earnings call,” the order states. 
The judge also rejected the protections invoked by the motion to dismiss related to the “bespeaks caution doctrine,” under which “forward-looking statement accompanied by sufficient cautionary language is not actionable because no reasonable investor could have found the statement materially misleading.”
The order cited case law asserting that cautionary language shouldn’t be boilerplate and that the disclaimers included by Silvergate in its earnings release did not warn of risks due to the use of methodology not compliant with GAAP. 
“While Martino maintains that the disclaimers warned that ‘the future expected securities sales and resultant OTTI charge disclosed were directly tied to and subject to change based on the Bank’s deposit levels,’ this is not a warning that Silvergate’s calculations failed to account for a decline in total assets, as alleged in the complaint,” the order states. “Therefore, an investor had no way to contemplate such a risk.”
Last year Silvergate’s parent company, Silvergate Capital Corp., agreed to settle with the SEC for $50 million without admitting or denying any charges that it failed to monitor more than $1 trillion in customer transactions between 2021 and 2023 while misleading investors, CFO Dive sister publication Banking Dive previously reported. Two other executives, CEO Alan Lane and Chief Risk Officer Kathleen Fraher, settled for $1 million and $250,000, respectively, and agreed to a five-year ban on holding officer or director positions at another public company.
Attorneys for Martino and the SEC did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Vietnam’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation in 2025 is a careful evolution of a previously restrictive framework. The country has recognized cryptocurrencies as virtual assets and tokens, while still keeping a tight grip on fiat-backed stablecoin issuance, keeping it illegal. They want to ensure safety and transparency in the market, but this might limit the potential for growth in the crypto sector.
In September 2025, the Vietnamese government rolled out a five-year pilot program that aims to regulate the usage of digital currency. The program specifies that only Vietnamese companies can issue virtual assets, which must be backed by real assets rather than fiat currencies or securities. All transactions must be in Vietnamese Dong, and the government is imposing hefty penalties for any violations. This careful stance reflects the government’s intent to balance innovation with risk management to ensure the market develops in a regulated manner.
In the 2025 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, Vietnam stands at fourth place, solidifying its position as one of Southeast Asia’s key blockchain hubs. A large part of this adoption is propelled by the country’s youthful, tech-oriented population, of which over 20% own digital assets. The rising interest in cryptocurrencies is evident in the growing on-chain activity and community participation.
When compared to other Southeast Asian nations like Singapore and the Philippines, Vietnam’s regulatory stance is decidedly more restrictive. This could limit institutional growth, despite a high retail interest. Singapore, for instance, has a more open regulatory structure for stablecoins and crypto assets, which accelerates formal market development. In contrast, Vietnam’s stringent controls may slow down growth, yet informal trading of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies thrives through peer-to-peer transactions and platforms like Binance P2P, showing a strong demand for these digital assets.
NDAChain, initialized in July 2025, marks a pivotal advancement for Vietnam’s digital infrastructure and regulatory compliance efforts. This government-supported blockchain platform is built to handle a staggering 3,600 transactions per second, complemented by the NDAKey application, aimed at thwarting scams and impersonation in the digital sphere.
NDAChain is designed to integrate into Vietnam’s regulatory landscape, including the Digital Technology Industry Law that legally recognizes cryptocurrencies and provides civil protection for digital assets. By offering a secure infrastructure for compliant digital asset transactions and identity verification, NDAChain is set to encourage innovation within the fintech sector. Additionally, it boosts data security and promotes institutional collaborations, aiding startups in their regulatory navigation.
The central bank of Vietnam anticipates a substantial 20% increase in credit growth for 2025, which could notably influence crypto adoption among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This growth is expected to provide SMEs with enhanced access to financing, allowing them to embrace digital transformation and crypto-based solutions for payments, financing, and supply chain management.
Furthermore, the government’s efforts to promote blockchain and crypto adoption through pilot programs and supportive regulations create an environment conducive to SME engagement. With a significant user base already familiar with crypto payments, SMEs stand to save on transaction costs and broaden their market reach. However, they must also navigate challenges like regulatory uncertainty, market volatility, and security risks to achieve sustainable adoption.
Vietnam’s regulatory framework offers insightful lessons for other emerging markets navigating the complexities of crypto regulation:
Phased Regulation: Utilizing pilot programs allows governments to test and refine regulations based on market dynamics and risks, which can help mitigate potential issues while fostering innovation.
Clear Legal Definitions: Defining digital assets clearly can prevent regulatory arbitrage and capital flight, stabilizing the investment environment.
Strict Licensing and Compliance: Imposing high capital requirements and ownership restrictions helps maintain market stability and reduce illicit activities.
Balancing Innovation and Risk: Encouraging innovation while enforcing anti-money laundering (AML), cybersecurity, and investor protection laws is essential for sustainable growth.
Avoiding Regulatory Fragmentation: Coordinated oversight among regulatory agencies prevents conflicting policies, creating a predictable business environment.
In conclusion, Vietnam’s cautious yet forward-thinking approach to cryptocurrency regulation, combined with its notable adoption rates and initiatives like NDAChain, positions it as a potential model for other emerging markets. By managing regulatory complexities and fostering a supportive environment, Vietnam aims to cultivate a robust and sustainable crypto ecosystem.

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New Arkansas law helps people recover money lost in Bitcoin ATM scams, Rogers police say  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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