In a move that screams “desperate for relevance,” Cboe Global Markets has announced Continuous Futures contracts for bitcoin and ether. Because nothing says “stable investment” like betting on crypto prices a decade from now. 🚀 Trading starts Nov. 10-assuming the SEC doesn’t laugh them out of the room.
“By uniting Circle’s profound expertise in stablecoins with our robust institutional infrastructure, we bestow upon financial institutions the courage to innovate without fear. Those who dare to embark on this journey now shall not merely maintain their pace; they shall set the benchmark for the digital financial systems of tomorrow,” declared Michael Shaulov, the esteemed Co-founder and CEO of Fireblocks, with a twinkle in his eye and a smirk on his face. 😏
It comes amid a broader crackdown on crypto ATMs, with the FBI reporting nearly 11,000 complaints of fraud came from the kiosks in 2024, totaling over $246 million in losses. At least 13 states, including Arizona, Colorado and Michigan, have implemented transaction limits to reduce the potential impact of crypto ATM fraud. 🧠💸
Universal Pictures is releasing a new Blu-ray edition of the movie in high definition (1080p) for the first time since 2017. This edition includes digital copies of each film, similar to the 4K box set’s extra features and packaging. The pre-orders for the 2025 Blu-ray edition of “The Ultimate Collection” are now available at Walmart for $88 and on Amazon for $101.
Cboe, the derivatives exchange under the very serious-sounding Chicago Board Options Exchange, announced on a Tuesday-which clearly means it’s official-that these contracts are slated for launch on November 10. Of course, provided that regulatory overlords give the green light, because apparently, even the Wild West of crypto needs a chaperone.
Despite the television series, “Alien: Earth,” Noah Hawley delves deeper into concepts that were subtly suggested in the original “Alien.” While it’s arguable that his approach can sometimes feel heavy-handed, as he brings the underlying themes of the original more to the forefront. In this week’s episode titled “The Fly,” there are instances where the dialogues may seem overly direct and awkwardly inserted, as if Hawley was hurriedly trying to elucidate some key themes before the season’s conclusion.
Marvel Studios recently unveiled a fresh trailer and artwork for their upcoming R-rated Disney+ series titled Marvel Zombies. The poster showcases an undead army, with well-known heroes from the MCU like Okoye in the foreground. The trailer hints at a storyline where either all Avengers are deceased or transformed into zombies, causing pandemonium.
Michelle Nader, the creative head of the sitcom, chatted with US Weekly about the direction of Season 2 for Matt and Kat Dennings’ character Riley, as well as their connections with other characters. Since Eve, played by Jenna Elfman, developed a strong bond with Riley by the finale, it was natural that their relationship would be discussed. Regarding their love story, Nader mentioned incorporating references to the actors’ careers into the narrative development of their romance. In her own words:
– Michelle Nader spoke about the upcoming season’s focus on Matt and Kat Dennings’ character Riley, as well as their connections with other characters, to US Weekly.
– Since Eve, portrayed by Jenna Elfman, formed a close bond with Riley by the end of the finale, their relationship was a key topic in the conversation.
– Nader hinted at weaving aspects of the actors’ careers into the romance between the characters as the love story unfolds.
Now, some people with far too much time on their hands (shoutout to Lookonchain and other “on-chain analytic tools” – seriously, a hobby!?) are tracking BlackRock’s every move. Apparently, they’ve noticed BlackRock dumping a significant amount of crypto onto Coinbase in the last couple of days. It’s like watching someone slowly realize they bought Beanie Babies in 1998.
Just like Love Island, the new version of the show focuses on the ex-contestants as they navigate relationships and avoid elimination in real life. Viewers can participate by voting through an app. Our reality TV pros might find this easy, but the reward is certainly worth it – the winning pair divides $100,000. Who will be vying for the grand prize this season?
