NFL fans noticed something unusual at training camp this year: The quarterbacks were doing an awful lot of canoodling. Within days of one another, cameras captured Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert getting cozy with fiancée and singer Madison Beer, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sitting on the field with rumored girlfriend and model Olivia…
An Aug. 19 White House meeting involving at least six crypto and prediction-market firms has brought institutional settlement into focus as Lynq CEO Jerald David warns that regulation cannot make cash and collateral move around the clock. Summary At least six crypto and prediction-market firms are expected at the Aug. 19 White House meeting. David…
As a Disney content creator, Toni Kulusich posts meet-and-greet videos with lots of different Disneyland theme park characters. But her favorite is Peter Pan. A hugely popular character in the Disney parks, Peter Pan has a large internet fan base and is beloved for his spontaneity and playful interactions with guests as well as his…
Key Takeaways Eligible EEA customers can trade more than 7,000 U.S. stocks. Kraken offers traditional shares and xStocks within one account. Tokenized equities add transfers and trading beyond market hours. Kraken Expands Stock Trading Across the EEA Eligible customers across the European Economic Area gained access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks on Aug. 18,…
Polymarket faces another regulatory setback as South Korea orders access blocked. South Korea has decided to block domestic access to Polymarket after authorities determined that its services facilitate activities considered illegal gambling under local law. The Korea Media and Communications Commission announced on August 18 that its Communications Deliberation Subcommittee had reviewed the platform…
Peacock is the latest streaming service to raise prices, with its cheapest ad-supported “Select” plan increasing from $7.99 to $8.99 per month. The ad-supported “Premium” tier now costs $12.99 per month, up from $10.99, while the ad-free “Premium Plus” plan is increasing from $16.99 to $19.99 per month. The price hikes will go into effect…
Toyota Finance has opened applications for a ¥1 billion ($6.76 million) tokenized bond that pays 1.72% annually and can be bought through Toyota Wallet without opening a securities account. Summary Toyota Finance has opened applications for a ¥1 billion tokenized bond through Toyota Wallet. Retail investors can participate from ¥100,000 without opening a securities account….
Apple’s mercenary spyware warnings are getting harder to miss. The alerts now appear directly on the iPhone Lock Screen and in Settings, putting them in front of targeted users before they even reach their inbox. On Aug. 13, 2026, Apple confirmed that it sent a new round of threat notifications to targeted users in 110…
Key Takeaways Blackrock and Fidelity drove $297.56M into bitcoin ETFs, ending a 3-session outflow streak. Jane Street held $1B+ in bitcoin ETFs, underscoring growing institutional participation. XRP, solana, and HYPE saw zero flows, leaving bitcoin and ether to lead the day’s allocation. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $328.41M as Institutional Demand Returns The new week opened…
The BTC holder plans to transform the Nasdaq-listed Super League into Superplanet to create a second vehicle designed to raise capital and buy more bitcoin in the US. The third-largest corporate holder of BTC has revealed additional details about its planned US expansion, which will see it invest 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million in…
