Standard Chartered Set to Absorb Zodia Custody in Major Crypto Reshuffle

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As someone invested in crypto, I’m watching the custody space closely, and the news about Standard Chartered potentially acquiring Zodia Custody is a big deal. It seems like they’re not content just offering crypto services *through* a separate company anymore. They want to directly *own* the infrastructure that institutions – their clients, basically – will use to hold digital assets. Bloomberg reported they’re planning to integrate Zodia’s operations right into their main banking division, which has been building out these digital asset services for a while now, since at least 2024. This suggests they’re serious about becoming a major player in how institutions handle crypto.

Apple TV’s 10/10 Sci-Fi Series Is A Dystopian Masterpiece That Keeps Getting Better

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When people think of “dystopian science fiction,” they often imagine ruined worlds like those in Mad Max, or strict, futuristic societies seen in movies like The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Maze Runner. But Apple TV+’s Severance presents a different kind of dystopia: a bland, ordinary office building. And those who’ve watched the show will tell you it’s just as terrifying.

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott’s Baby Will Probably Be So Cool

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It’s wonderful news that Aubrey Plaza and Will Abbott are expecting a baby! Plaza has been increasingly visible this year, and this exciting announcement has everyone talking. But beyond the initial joy, it’s clear this child is going to be special. Both Plaza and Abbott became famous in comedies – Plaza on Parks and Recreation, Abbott on Girls – and have since moved on to more unique and challenging roles, proving they consistently defy expectations. This baby will likely be ahead of the curve, perhaps enjoying art films and stylish footwear before we know it. Get ready – this is one baby to keep an eye on!

‘Escape Plan’: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone’s First Action Movie Together is Streaming for Free on Pluto TV

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Action movie fans got a treat in 2013 when Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone starred together in the often-overlooked film Escape Plan. The movie follows Ray Breslin (Stallone), a security expert who breaks out of prisons to test their weaknesses. However, when he takes a job at an incredibly secure offshore facility, he discovers the owners never plan to release him. His only hope for freedom lies in an unlikely alliance with fellow prisoner Emil Rottmayer (Schwarzenegger), but they’re constantly thwarted by the ruthless warden Hobbes (Jim Caviezel). The cast also includes 50 Cent, Sam Neill, Amy Ryan, and Vincent D’Onofrio.