Iran’s overseas arms export agency, in a stroke of bureaucratic genius (or desperation), has floated the idea of settling payments for missiles, drones, and warships via crypto, barter, or-if you’re feeling particularly adventurous-Iranian rials. Because when sanctions squeeze, why not pivot to the Wild West of digital finance?
For two weeks, BTC has been trapped in a tight range, darling, like a socialite in a too-small gown. The Bollinger Bands, those ever-so-dramatic volatility gauges, have narrowed to less than $3,500. The lowest since July, according to TradingView. How quaint! 🧐
Tom Cruise is now famous for doing his own daring stunts, like skydiving and climbing skyscrapers. But he started out as a popular young actor in dramas like The Color of Money and Rain Man. Before those roles, though, he appeared in a film that’s considered the low point of his career: the bizarre, yet strangely captivating, 1988 movie Cocktail.
A gaggle of wallets associated with our buddy Justin has quietly amassed a hefty position in Lighter’s brand-spankin’-new LIT token. Talk about being fashionably late to the party! 🎉
Information about the upcoming video game adaptation is limited, but we’ve learned that filming has begun in New Zealand. Newcomers Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason will star as Link and Zelda. Fans have also gotten a first look at another actor joining the cast, and this casting choice marks a significant departure from a long-standing tradition for the game’s creator, dating back to the 1990s.
2026 is the year everything becomes a “core financial infrastructure,” according to Binance’s APAC leadership. Because nothing says “core” like a blockchain that’s more stable than a politician’s promises. 🧠
The highlight of the new Lego Harry Potter collection is the 25th Anniversary Sorcerer’s Stone Collector’s Edition. This impressive 1,571-piece set is designed for display and includes famous characters, objects, and moments from the movie. While it’s currently backordered directly from Lego, you can find it available at Amazon and Best Buy. Best Buy Plus/Total members can even get it for $153 – a 10% discount off the $170 price.
A major highlight of the Percy Jackson books has always been the developing relationship between Percy and Annabeth. Recently, in the latest episode of Season 2, Percy says something to Annabeth that fans are going wild over!
I’m really excited about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms! It’s based on George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg, and follows the story of Ser Duncan the Tall – everyone calls him Dunk – a knight who isn’t from a wealthy family. He takes on a young boy named Prince Aegon Targaryen, or Egg, as his squire. Honestly, it feels like a blend of everything I love – the epic scale of Game of Thrones, the adventure of The Mandalorian, and the fantasy of The Witcher. It’s going to be amazing!
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