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.
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.
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.
Project Hail Mary has received predominantly positive reviews from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
San Francisco-based blockchain company, Figure Technologies, announced Wednesday it’s buying BC Payments Australia Pty, a company connected to the European Banking Circle Group.
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I’m so excited! The Chrono Trigger orchestral concert is finally coming to North America this October! It kicks off in New York City on October 10th, and these shows are following up the amazing 30th anniversary concert they just did in Japan. If you’re as hyped as I am, you can find all the ticket details right here!
Okay, so here’s the buzz: Dolph Lundgren, the original He-Man from the 1987 movie, might be coming back for the Masters of the Universe reboot slated for 2026. I recently heard him talking about it, and while he wasn’t giving anything away, he definitely hinted at a possible appearance. He just said, with a bit of a grin, that we’ll have to see when the movie actually hits theaters. It’s not a confirmation, but it’s definitely intriguing, and as a fan of the original, I’m hoping it happens!
Many of the original heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe are still central to the story and will be featured prominently in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. It’s expected that Doomsday will use a similar tactic to Infinity War by ending on a cliffhanger. Some believe this cliffhanger could involve Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom achieving a major victory, much like Thanos did with the Snap.
During GDC 2026, it was revealed that the game Control Resonant will fully support the latest Nvidia RTX technologies. This includes features like RTX Mega Geometry, Ray Reconstruction, and DLSS 4.5 with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, among others.