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In a landmark case in Scotland, £110,000 (worth approximately $144,384) has been seized from 29-year-old John Ross Rennie. This marks the first time that proceeds of crime legislation have been used to confiscate cryptocurrency as physical cash. This case was settled at the High Court in Edinburgh. Violent Robbery Rennie of Cambuslang was convicted of…

Solana (SOL) is showing signs of recovery as the altcoin is steadily advancing towards the crucial $137 mark. After recent fluctuations, the cryptocurrency is experiencing a resurgence of bullish momentum, challenging the strength of ongoing bearish resistance.  This rebound highlights the potential for Solana to overcome recent struggles and push through key resistance levels. With…

It’s difficult to keep sending back 12-year-old Claressa Shields (Jazmin Headley) when she’s got more fight in her than any of the boys he’s training, but that’s what Jason Crutchfield (Brian Tyree Henry) knows. Girls don’t box. So, he tells her she can stay and do some drills—he’s not going to kick her out. Jason…

Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Michael Keaton’s recent decision to drop his famous stage name has sparked intrigue, as the actor contemplates reverting to his real name after nearly five decades in the spotlight. Known for his iconic roles in films like Birdman and Batman, Keaton’s announcement has led to widespread curiosity about why he’s ready…

Photo Credit: Timothy Norris | Getty Images for Warner Music Emily Armstrong recently gained attention as the new co-vocalist of Linkin Park, joining Mike Shinoda and marking a new chapter for the band. Known for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, she first made her mark as the lead singer and guitarist of Dead…

Liquidity of Ether on US exchanges has plunged as much as 40% since the first spot Ether exchange-traded funds entered the market on July 23, 2024. That is a move rather expectedly coming for traders and analysts that had previously viewed the ETFs as a means to improve market liquidity and therefore stabilize prices. Instead,…

It’s all about perspective. Six great months living the rest of your life to the fullest or twelve miserable ones trying to survive? Sacrificing present happiness by thinking too far into the future or thinking that way so you don’t end up wasting today? Neither Almut (Florence Pugh) nor Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are exempt from…

Bitcoin fell below $54,000 on September 6, 2024, after cruising earlier in the day to $57,000 following the US nonfarm payrolls. The report showed that the economy added only 142,000 jobs in August, which was much below expectations and threw the crypto market into volatility. The abrupt U-turn drove the crypto ecology into a tailspin….

Helium (HNT) defeats the market’s bearishness as its new developments drive hype for the long term. According to CoinGecko, HNT rose by 13% despite the market’s continued fall in the short term. HNT has been boosted by continued on-chain developments that have driven the limelight towards the platform. However, with the market dips continuing to…

The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has yet to be concluded despite Judge Analisa Torres’ August 7 ruling, which appeared to have ended the case. This follows a recent development showing that the SEC is still considering appealing the court’s ruling.  Ripple Requests Stay On Monetary Judgement…

Although the market dips even further after weak macro releases, Starknet (STRK) remains bullish with developments that offset the market’s fear, uncertainty, and doubt. According to CoinGecko, STRK rose nearly 23% since last week, keeping much of the bearish momentum at bay.  On-chain developments have held investor confidence highly, with a major push for improving…

The cryptocurrency market has been under intense bearish pressure in recent weeks, with several large-cap assets including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) struggling to put in a positive shift. The past week was particularly drab for the two largest cryptocurrencies, as they posted double-digit losses in the last seven-day period. While the BTC price performance…

While we ponder how exactly the fiasco surrounding Todd Haynes’ would-be next film is going down in the household of Joaquin Phoenix and Carol star Rooney Mara, the latter actor’s latest role is now opening next month. Alonso Ruizpalacios’ La Cocina, starring Mara and Raúl Briones, premiered at Berlinale earlier this year, followed by Tribeca, and will screen at the…

If “We Are the World” marked The Greatest Night in Pop, then the Monterey International Pop Festival can easily be considered one of the most remarkable weekends in rock history. Yes, Otis Redding gave the performance of a lifetime and Ravi Shankar secured his legendary status, but it was Jimi Hendrix whose set goes down…

The cinematic arm of the Slum Dwellers International and affiliates’ campaign to expose injustice wrought upon waterfront communities in Nigeria’s largest city of Lagos, the Agbajowo Collective––a group of young artists who have themselves endured the forced evictions committed over the past five-plus decades––has made good on an idea that began in 2018. The Legend…

The U.S. Federal Reserve has issued a cease-and-desist order against United Texas Bank (UTB), one of the few remaining American financial institutions still catering to crypto companies. The central bank cited “significant deficiencies” in its governance, particularly in its adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) laws and risk management tied to virtual currency customers and foreign…

The Bitcoin price dropped below $54,000 on September 6 as the flagship crypto experienced a massive wave of sell-offs from traders. This price decline was sparked by developments on the macroeconomic side, which painted a bearish outlook for Bitcoin.  Bitcoin Slides Following Weak Job Report Bitcoin’s price retreated following a weak August job report. Data…

At the end of it all, we finally have our winners. The 81st Venice Film Festival wrapped up this weekend on the sunny Lido island in Venice, and awards were handed out at a fancy awards show in the Sala Grande. The top prize at Venice is a Golden Lion (in honor of the iconic…

Image credit: Bravo Peacock‘s new TV and movie releases for September 9-15 2024 include American Ninja Warrior Season 16’s finale and The Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2 Part 1 – Uncensored. Starting September 9, Peacock subscribers can check out American Ninja Warrior Season 16’s finale. American Ninja Warrior is a reality game competition series…

American investment company WisdomTree has requested to withdraw its Ethereum Trust registration statement three years after submission to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development comes a few hours after fellow asset manager VanEck closed down its Ethereum futures ETF citing a lack of demand. WisdomTree To Terminate Ethereum ETF Registration  In a…

In just over a decade, Mike Flanagan went from promising indie director to one of the best American genre filmmakers working today. Starting with Absentia and Oculus, he soon worked his way up to studio fare (Doctor Sleep) before spending the past several years making Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House and The Fall of…

Chatting with the head of a prominent documentary-production company recently, I asked if hybrid filmmaking had reached its natural limit. Could it conceivably be pushed further? He posited these limitations might be behind a recent trend of documentarians pivoting to fiction: Kirsten Johnson is making a Susan Sontag biopic with Kristen Stewart; Frederick Wiseman made…

Photo Credit: @Paramount Plus/YouTube Paramount Plus’s new TV and movie releases for September 9-15, 2024, include DORA Season 2 and Tulsa King Season 2. On September 9, DORA Season 2 drops on Paramount Plus. This animated series is created by Valerie Walsh and Chris Gifford. The story follows Dora and her best friend, Boots the…

The non-fungible token (NFT) market has witnessed explosive growth, followed by significant downturns over the past few years. Despite the initial hype and heavy investment, it is now grappling with severe instability. According to a report from nftevening.com, a staggering 96% of NFTs are considered “dead” based on three factors – zero trading volume, minimal…

PEPE is facing intense bearish pressure, with its price trending downward toward a critical support level at $0.00000589. Recent market actions have shown that the bears are firmly in control, pushing the token closer to this key threshold. As sellers continue to dominate, the question is whether the bulls can step in to defend this…

Some might be sending some thank you notes to Jimmy Fallon, as The Tonight Show is joining other late night shows by reducing the number of new shows per week to four, down from the traditional five. For a while there, Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show were hanging onto something that some of the…

XRP is holding above a key support level despite significant selling pressure and fear in the crypto market. After experiencing a 20% retrace since August 24, the price remains stable above the $0.50 mark, sparking hope among investors and analysts. This crucial support level has become a focal point, as it could indicate resilience in…

The latest entry in Kevin Costner’s four-part Western, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2, premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, and select outlets have weighed in on whether the film is a project of progress or a bumpy ride along a dusty trail. Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 launched…

In this year’s diverse line-up of Venice competition titles, there is one that stands out. A film without any predecessors or useful comparison-companions, a truly singular example of a cinematic mystery: Dea Kulumbegashvili’s sophomore feature April. After two shorts at Cannes and a debut (2020’s Beginning) that (to say the least) wowed TIFF, San Sebastian,…

When Nicolás (Henry Golding) wakes from his dream, Daniela (Beatrice Grannò) is gone. It wasn’t some crazy adventure or anything, either. Just the two of them remembering the first time they met. The playback is imperfect. Or, at least, he thinks it is. How can we ever truly remember every little detail anyway? Or that…