Swift, HSBC and Standard Chartered completed the first live interbank transaction on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger on Aug. 19, 2026. Summary Swift connected HSBC and Standard Chartered tokenized deposit platforms in its first live interbank transaction. The ledger matched and netted payment obligations before final settlement occurred through existing banking systems. HSBC recorded obligations through its…
Long before we had Amazon or Facebook marketplace, or thousands of other online retailers, we had eBay. And now, we have an eBay coupon to help you save on basics like vacuums and phones, to even your most niche need—because eBay has everything from haunted objects to ironic landline phones to retro gaming consoles. One…
Key Takeaways Arizona courts awarded Spann’s estate $500,000 found inside 4 ammunition cans. Grande v. Jennings showed in 2012 that hidden cash can remain estate property after a home sale. Spann’s heirs prevailed May 31, 2012, after the court classified the $500,000 as “mislaid property.” A dilapidated Paradise Valley house looked like a straightforward renovation…
Binance has seen the sharpest percentage drop in XRP reserves, while Upbit and Bithumb continue to hold the bulk of tracked supply. XRP’s struggle near $1 continues even as its peers display modest gains this week. The crypto asset is down by almost 10% over the past month. Despite the weakness, much more XRP…
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is stepping back into an operating role in crypto, announcing that he will lead Flop Labs, a startup developing blockchain infrastructure designed for autonomous AI agents. Hayes announced the move on Aug. 18, saying he was “coming out of retirement” to lead Flop Labs. He has also updated his X profile…
Waymo has opened its next-generation robotaxi to all riders in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco — a notable milestone for the Alphabet company as it pushes to expand its fleet with vehicles that are cheaper to build, operate, and maintain. For now, customers in these markets may be matched with the new robotaxi, called…
A U.S. federal court has resolved the CFTC’s cases against Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang by imposing five-year trading bans and registration bans of up to 10 years. Summary Ellison received a five-year trading ban and a 10-year CFTC registration ban. Wang received a five-year trading ban and an eight-year registration ban. Both sanctions date…
For blind users, AI is becoming more than a chatbot; it can be a window into the world around them. That is the idea behind ScribeMe, an app created by 20-year-old Egyptian entrepreneur Mark Morad after he struggled with tools that could read text but could not adequately explain charts, diagrams, and other visual material…
Key Takeaways Binance detected the proposal with less than 48 hours remaining. The unnamed project rejected the measure before it could execute. Comparable attacks show governance flaws can threaten DAO treasuries. Binance Flags Proposal Before Vote Crypto exchange Binance shared on Aug. 18 that its security team detected a malicious governance proposal targeting an unnamed…
HYPE neared its all-time high marked just over two months ago. The cryptocurrency market was revived over the past several hours, with essentially all assets rocketing to new multi-month peaks. Some assets, though, performed better than others, including Hypeliquid’s native token. HYPE surged by nearly 10% from bottom to top, tapping $71 minutes ago….
