Grant Butler

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Grant Butler |Win Gustin |Richard Kerr

The federal banking regulators have each recently adopted a more permissive approach to the regulation of cryptocurrency activities within the banking sector. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) have issued new guidance that relaxes previous restrictions and requirements for banks engaging in crypto-related activities.

1 month ago | natlawreview.com | Grant Butler

The federal banking regulators have each recently adopted a more permissive approach to the regulation of cryptocurrency activities within the banking sector. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) have issued new guidance that relaxes previous restrictions and requirements for banks engaging in crypto-related activities.

2 months ago | oregonlive.com | Grant Butler

Talk about a strong finish!While Portland’s dance scene didn’t lose a step during the cold winter months, things really pick up with season-closing performances this spring. Highlights include a new evening-length work from Oregon Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Dani Rowe about the life of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe. For a jolt of electricity, White Bird is presenting two companies known for high-energy performances: Canada’s RUBBERBAND and Brazil’s Grupo Corpo.

Feb 3, 2025 | oregonlive.com | Grant Butler

The Oregon Zoo’s newest baby elephant arrived over the weekend. At 4:29 p.m. Saturday, Rose-Tu gave birth to a female calf that appeared to be healthy and weighing in the vicinity of 200 pounds. The birth came after 20 months of pregnancy. “We couldn’t be happier with how everything is going so far,” said Steve Lefave, who oversees the zoo’s elephant program. “This was one of the smoothest births I’ve ever seen. Rose knew just what to do. She helped her baby up right away.

Jan 29, 2025 | medium.com | Grant Butler

Video GamesThe Literary Basis for the Popular NostalgiaGameGrant Butler·Follow7 min read·--Images by UbisoftVideo games have changed drastically in the last fifty years. From the early gaming consoles of the 80s to the modern gaming experience with unprecedented detail, the evolution in the gaming experience is nothing short of jaw-dropping. One game that shows the change and growth in how video games are not just made but perceived is 2003’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.