Taskmaster: 5 Things You Need To Know About The Marvel Villain

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the character known as Taskmaster is Antonia Dreykov, the daughter of the villainous General Dreykov who oversaw the infamous Red Room that produced Black Widow agents. Unlike her comic book counterpart, Anthony Masters, Antonia is portrayed by Olga Kurylenko as a woman. Her storyline in the MCU differs significantly from the one presented in 2021’s “Black Widow” film, and there are likely aspects of the original Taskmaster that fans may not be familiar with, even after her reappearance in the 2025 film “Thunderbolts.” Here are five essential facts about Taskmaster from both the comics and the movies.

SEC’s DeFi Roundtable: The Comedy Show You Didn’t Know You Needed! 🎭

So, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to host a little shindig called “DeFi and the American Spirit” on June 9. Yes, you heard that right! They’re inviting all the big shots from the decentralized finance (DeFi) world, academia, and policy wonks to join the fun. It’s like a family reunion, but with fewer awkward questions about your love life! 🥳