David Prowse as Darth Vader in a scene from the film ‘Star Wars’, 1977. (Photo by 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images) Getty Images Darth Vader has been added to Fortnite, and the iconic Star Wars villain has sparked controversy, debate and a legal challenge from SAG-AFTRA. This version of Vader is an NPC companion who can fight … Read more
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 19: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a single during the sixth … More inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) Getty Images The idea the Mets could just pick up where they … Read more
KULR Technology Group has increased its bitcoin holdings to 800.3 BTC, valued at $78 million, after purchasing an additional $9 million worth of the leading cryptocurrency. KULR Acquires Additional $9M in Bitcoin According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, the company acquired the latest bitcoin purchase at a weighted average price of $103,234 per … Read more
The performant Layer 1 blockchain aims to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets by enabling instant, compliant, and low-cost cross-border payments and asset transfers. Layer 1 blockchain Keeta Network, touted as ‘a common ground for all asset transfers,’ is rallying sharply ahead of its mainnet launch. Keeta’s KTA token is up more than 600% … Read more
A recent report from Kraken Exchange highlights XRP as a valuable asset in diversified crypto portfolios. The report uses a data-driven framework that incorporates Monte Carlo simulations and efficient frontier modeling. At the time of this report, XRP was changing hands at $2.33, having declined from its weekly high of $2.66. The crypto has seen … Read more
Pressed by global cyberthreats, not least Pyongyang’s habit of stealing cryptocurrency, South Korea and the European Union plan to boost cooperation in response. Diplomats from the two sides designated North Korea as a major source of cybersecurity risks deserving their attention and agreed to further advance cyberpolicy consultations. Seoul and Brussels join forces to repel … Read more
Robinhood has submitted a detailed proposal to the U.S. SEC seeking a unified regulatory framework for tokenized real-world assets. If adopted, it could establish the foundation for a legally compliant, blockchain-powered U.S. securities market. Robinhood’s SEC Proposal Could Lay the Groundwork for Tokenized Finance in the U.S. Robinhood is taking a bold step toward integrating … Read more
This is a segment from The Breakdown newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. “Trust is one of the greatest economic forces on Earth.” — Charlie Munger What money will the world trust next? The Spanish dollar (a.k.a. pieces of eight, a.k.a. Spanish peso) was the first global currency. From the 16th through 19th centuries, silver coins … Read more
KindlyMD, Inc. has secured shareholder approval for its proposed merger with Nakamoto Holdings Inc., marking a major step toward becoming one of the biggest Bitcoin treasury companies on the market. The majority of KindlyMD’s shareholders delivered written consent in favor of the merger on May 18, 2025. The transaction is now on track to close … Read more
Consider Dogecoin (DOGE): originating as a parody in 2013, it skyrocketed to an all-time high of $0.682 in May 2021, propelled by high-profile endorsements and a fervent online community. This surge represented a monumental increase from its sub-cent beginnings, capturing the attention of both retail and institutional investors. Similarly, Shiba Inu (SHIB), launched in August … Read more