qfx Anchorage Digital, proudly billed as the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States (yes, even the “federal” part was an uphill fight), just unveiled its “Agentic Banking” concept. Think of it as the Swiss Bank of the future, except the Swiss are replaced by semi‑sentient programs that wake up at 3 a.m. and start trading before breakfast.
In 2018, Pearl Abyss bought CCP Games, the creators of the space games EVE Online and EVE Frontier, for $225 million upfront, plus potential bonuses of up to $200 million based on performance. However, because the gaming world is changing quickly, Pearl Abyss, the studio behind Crimson Desert, is now reviewing its investments.
Recent adaptations like HBO’s The Last of Us and Prime Video’s Fallout demonstrate that longer, more detailed shows can successfully capture what makes video games so engaging. While the Halo series didn’t quite live up to expectations, series such as Twisted Metal, Arcane, Secret Level, Castlevania, and Devil May Cry show that filmmakers are increasingly able to translate the excitement of video games to the screen.
When asked on X about how much XRP he owns, David Schwartz surprised many with his response. He said his definition of a “small amount” is still over a million XRP, revealing he once held 26 million.
Even though some recent game adaptations like the Super Mario Bros. Movie and the new Silent Hill film got pretty mixed reactions, I’m still optimistic. It seems like Hollywood is finally starting to invest more serious money and effort into making video game movies, which is awesome! I’m hoping we’ll finally get some really great ones.
So, here’s the deal: Bitcoin’s recent downturn wasn’t just a random tantrum. According to CW, a market expert who’s basically the Liz Lemon of CryptoQuant, it was all about that pesky selling pressure. Turns out, the Futures Market was throwing a hissy fit, with increased short positions and leverage that would make even a Real Housewife blush. Derivatives traders, you’re the Regina George of this story.
It’s common for game developers to include hidden nods to other games, and Pragmata is full of them. The developers sprinkled references to other Capcom titles throughout the game, some easy to spot and others much more subtle.
Executives from Citi, JPMorgan, and DTCC recently shared that blockchain technology is now being actively used with actual transactions and customers, influencing how it’s being implemented in the financial world.
Solana Foundation and Google Cloud have teamed up to create Pay.sh, a service that allows AI programs to easily access and pay for tools (APIs) using digital currencies on the Solana network.
This week offers some fantastic streaming choices, including a brand new thriller from the creator of Baby Reindeer and the final season of a hugely popular HBO show. Whether you want a quick show to finish in one night or a longer series to enjoy over the month, HBO Max has something for everyone.