Crypto King or Guess-a-Number Genius? CZ’s $110B Mystery

CZ, as the crypto world calls him (because typing “Changpeng Zhao” every time is exhausting), responded with the charm of a man who knows the difference between an exact number and a polite fiction: “not accurate,” he said, and likened rich lists to “guess a number lists.” Which is basically the financial equivalent of me estimating how many Oreos I’ve eaten this week.

Arthur Hayes: Why I’d Rather Sip Tea Than Buy Bitcoin Now!

On the CoinStories podcast, our hero Hayes declared that even if he had a single dollar to his name, he’d rather let it gather dust than toss it into Bitcoin’s gaping maw. “I would wait,” he proclaimed, with all the gravitas of a man who’s seen the crypto circus one too many times. Oh, the drama! The suspense!

Ripple’s Aussie License: The Blockchain Battle Begins!

Ripple, the U.S.-based blockchain company, has thrown its hat into the Australian ring, acquiring BC Payments to secure an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). This move, akin to a farmer taming a wild stallion, places Ripple under Australia’s financial regulations, allowing banks, fintechs, and businesses to use its blockchain-powered payment system within a framework as rigid as a medieval knight’s armor.

Bitcoin to $1M? Hougan’s Wild Ride to the Moon!

Behold, the institutions of power-Harvard, Abu Dhabi, and their ilk-nod in approval, as if their endorsement could lend gravitas to this financial fairy tale. Yet, even as some cling to the earthy reliability of gold in times of turmoil, Hougan waves away the skeptics with a dismissive hand, declaring his prophecy “conservative.” Oh, the irony! In a world where markets tremble and fortunes vanish like morning dew, he stands as a beacon of unshakable optimism, or perhaps, a court jester in the circus of finance.

Octopath Traveler Arrangements Break & Boost Volume 3 is now available digitally, CD release set for April

The CD version of the album is now available in Japan, and will be released in Western countries next month. You can pre-order the physical CD now. The digital album is available for purchase starting March 11th at midnight local time – find the links here. Please note that the album is currently only available to buy, not to stream, but it should be available on streaming services later this year. This is the same album that was included with the Octopath Traveler 0 Collector’s Edition, but it’s now being sold separately. Square Enix has details about the album cover art, tracklist, and more information available on their website.