Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Bitcoin dipped on Thursday even as U.S. inflation data diminished the case for a September Federal Reserve rate hike. The leading cryptocurrency traded near $63,100, down 0.5%, while the S&P 500 hit a record high. Meanwhile, Tether completed a landmark audit by KPMG, and analysts pointed to historically low volatility as a sign the bear market may be nearing its end.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
More than three dozen bitcoin and crypto firms have signed a letter demanding that major AI labs grant open-source security researchers early access to their most powerful models. The letter argues that current safety guardrails are blocking legitimate defense work while leaving adversaries with unrestricted tools. It specifically highlights Bitcoin Core developers being locked out of trusted-partner programs and the role of an AI-powered volunteer red team in uncovering recent exploits.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Miden is set to launch USDCx, a privacy-focused stablecoin backed 1:1 by USDC and built on Circle's xReserve infrastructure. The token will make transactions private by default while allowing users to selectively disclose balances and provenance to auditors and regulators. USDCx is expected to debut alongside the Miden mainnet at the end of this month, targeting payments, payroll, and corporate treasury use cases.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A routing failure at a major data center provider briefly took nearly 29% of Solana's staked tokens offline, bringing the network within about 20 million tokens of a full halt. The incident, traced to a bad internet route at Teraswitch's Miami facility, exposed risks of relying on a single connectivity provider. Solana Foundation executives stressed that blocks and transactions never stopped, while Marinade Finance warned the network neared its freeze threshold.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AI infrastructure stocks rallied on strong quarterly results, pushing the S&P 500 near record highs. Bitcoin slipped below $64,000 as July inflation data matched expectations. The report kept Federal Reserve policy uncertain, with traders weighing a possible September rate hike. Tokenization stocks also gained ahead of earnings and a key SEC meeting.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enters the new season as the reigning two-time MVP, but history shows how difficult a third straight is. With only three players ever achieving that feat, he must combat voter fatigue and deliver career-best numbers. Could OKC's record and another scoring title bolster his case? Here's a deep dive.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Adam Sandler is known for his comedic roles, but his favorite role is family man. He shares a close bond with wife Jackie and daughters Sadie and Sunny, who are following in his footsteps. All three have appeared in several of his films, and now both daughters are stepping into leading roles. Learn more about the Sandler family's journey in Hollywood.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The UK's fintech boom was built on a unique partnership between startups and regulators. From sandboxes to open banking, that model is now being held up as a template for scaling the whole technology sector. This article looks at the key ingredients and the lessons for other industries.
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Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Bruce Willis attended daughter Tallulah's wedding to Justin Acee at their Idaho home, despite his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. The intimate ceremony featured a surprise performance by Coldplay's Chris Martin. Tallulah described the emotional moment with her father, highlighting the family's support amid his health struggles.
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Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
BTS' Jungkook has become the most-mentioned singer on X in 2026, beating Michael Jackson, Drake, Justin Bieber, and The Weeknd with 2.6 million mentions. His World Cup performance brought in over 800,000 mentions. Meanwhile, BTS' album 'ARIRANG' continues its chart run, reaching 20 consecutive weeks in the UK.
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Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
K-pop star Jennie is offering fans a rare chance to stay at Villa Adriana, the clifftop property in Spain featured in her music video 'Less Than a Lover.' The three-night Airbnb booking, available September 11-14 for up to 12 guests, includes set pieces from the shoot and a host of luxury amenities. The stay costs $1,011 per night, with reservations opening August 12.
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