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The fifth and final episode of the popular Netflix series brings the Hawkins group back together, determined to defeat Vecna. Their mission won’t be simple, though, as the town is now under military lockdown.
Honestly, AI is everywhere now. At work, I’m starting to use it more and more to help with tasks. And even when I’m just relaxing and scrolling through social media, it feels like half the stuff I see is created by AI. It’s seriously becoming a part of my daily life.
Oh, and let’s not forget the altcoin staking ETF approval. You’d think that would be a big deal, right? Well, apparently not, because rather than jumping up like it’s New Year’s Eve, Bitcoin and US equities decided to sink instead. How fun. On-chain data suggested institutions were like, “No thanks, we’re good,” and Jerome Powell’s “cautious” tone didn’t exactly fuel any optimism either.
The update is now starting to become available around the world, but it might take a few hours to appear in your area. You can find a list of all the platforms it supports—including Spotify and Apple Music—here. Square Enix is also sharing performances on YouTube, like the one shown below.
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan, the man of the hour, has taken to the digital streets (aka X) to argue that Solana could very well follow in Bitcoin’s hefty footsteps. And no, he’s not just predicting a modest growth spurt; he’s talking explosive potential. I mean, who doesn’t love a good underdog story? 🐶
Nordea has decided to let its Nordic customers trade this crypto-linked product, which is basically a fancy term for a Bitcoin-backed exchange-traded product. But don’t get too excited yet-this isn’t a free-for-all. Nordea will only be offering it to experienced investors because we all know how easily you can get carried away in the crypto world. 😅
The game The Use of Life has been available in early access on Steam since 2022. It combines player choices with dice rolls, similar to tabletop role-playing games, and classic turn-based battles inspired by Japanese role-playing games. The price will increase to $19.99 when the full version releases.
So, what’s the point of Welcome to Derry? It’s a valid question. Most prequels explain how established characters came to be, but this show hasn’t even shown us Pennywise in his familiar form yet, and we know his history goes back further than the 1960s. Plus, there are built-in story limitations – we know Pennywise won’t be finally defeated until 2016, and we already know how the Black Spot storyline ends. This isn’t to say the show can’t be good, but it feels crowded and makes you wonder what story it’s actually trying to tell. The second episode spends a lot of time introducing characters and revealing information without a central focus, resulting in a confusing hour, even though it has some strong moments.
I don’t mind the Signature Challenge during Patisserie Week – it’s the one part I actually enjoy. The four remaining bakers – nicknamed ‘Jasmine and the Gents’ – had to make two batches of cream horns, which led to a lot of jokes about them looking like… well, horns. Honestly, I was surprised there weren’t more! The challenge itself was fine, but it was really difficult for the bakers because the tent was so hot – it was England’s hottest summer ever, and pastry work requires really cold butter, something we were reminded of constantly.
In a LinkedIn post (yes, LinkedIn, the digital drawing room of our age), Leonid Bashlykov, Revolut’s Head of Crypto Product, declared with a flourish, “Today marks the day we remove all anxiety and friction of moving between fiat and crypto.” Oh, Leonid, you’ve outdone yourself! 🎩 He calls it “1:1 Stablecoins by Revolut,” a feature so divine it makes $1 in fiat equal to $1 in digital form. How perfectly delightful! 💃