Come April 27, Brazil’s B3 will fling open the doors to six new derivatives contracts that let the mega-rich wager on wild predictions, from the jittery swings of bitcoin to the sneaky moves of the dollar and Ibovespa index.
As reported in the WSJ (an exclusive, naturally), the details of the acquisition remain as elusive as the digital currency itself. One can only imagine the boardroom discussions, full of jargon like “blockchain,” “tokenization,” and “synergies.” Certainly, Franklin Templeton, a company whose name is synonymous with the comfort of old-school finance, has been dipping its toes into the murky waters of crypto since 2018. What began as an experiment-a mere dabble, if you will-has, of course, blossomed into a fully-fledged crypto arm. With more than 50 specialists on board (yes, 50!), they’ve truly built their very own little crypto empire, all while continuing to manage the wealth of those who still believe in “real” investments like stocks and bonds.
Everyone needs a little comfort sometimes, like a hug after a hard day or cuddling a favorite stuffed animal. Now, you can get that same cozy feeling with the James Sunderland body pillow – and it’s not a prank!
Ever since the successful release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, fans have been hoping for a larger crossover event. The recent release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has only increased that excitement.
Recently, major fast-food companies have been testing out new and unusual menu items and concepts. For example, McDonald’s launched seven CosMc’s locations focused on beverages and unique snacks, but closed three of those locations after a little over a year.
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Solana, like some overzealous protagonist of a Dostoevskian drama, has shattered its own records, leaving its rivals trembling in its cryptographic wake. February saw a veritable orgy of transactions, totaling $650 billion-an amount that would make even the most avaricious oligarch weep with envy.
With DOGE stuck in a tight range, the crypto world is collectively holding its breath. Will it finally break out of its self-imposed cage, or will it keep doing the equivalent of a TikTok dance routine until someone gets bored enough to sell? Either way, April is shaping up to be a season of chaos, drama, and probably a few tears.
Today, Stellar Blade developer Shift Up announced it’s acquiring Unbound, the studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. Shift Up plans to publish and create new games for PC and consoles, aiming for a worldwide audience.
The rescue arrived at the exact moment the 20-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA)-a rather serious-looking line that traders stare at like it’s a crystal ball-was about to collapse. But don’t be fooled just yet. The Coinbase Premium Index has sulked to its grumpiest negative level this year, and a sneaky bearish signal on the RSI is quietly whispering, “This might not end well unless $68,130 is properly reclaimed.”
