Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Polaroid has unveiled a limited-edition Pokémon collection for the franchise's 30th anniversary, including themed instant cameras, film, and accessories. The lineup features Pikachu and Sylveon versions of the Polaroid Go Gen 3, plus a Poké Ball-inspired Now Gen 3. Preorders begin August 25 in the US, Canada, and UK, with global availability in October. View more
Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations are here, and Madonna leads with 11 nods. Taylor Swift follows with 9, while Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter earn 7 each. BTS also score two nominations for their comeback track SWIM, and global stars feature across major categories. View more
Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Famille Perrin has partnered with Dash Water to create a limited-edition rosé spritz kit, featuring a bottle of La Vieille Ferme rosé, Dash Peach sparkling water, branded glasses and more. Priced at £60, the launch taps into the growing trend for lighter, lower-alcohol drinks. Meanwhile, the French wine producer is also joining forces with KFC for a pop-up chicken and wine bar in London. View more
Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Jeonbuk Bank has partnered with Ripple to use its blockchain-based cross-border payments platform for business clients. The system promises near-instant, round-the-clock settlement of overseas transfers. No details have been disclosed on launch status, supported corridors, fees, or whether XRP or RLUSD will be used. It is Ripple's third partnership with a South Korean financial institution this year. View more
Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Kraken has launched trading in more than 7,000 US-listed stocks for eligible customers in the European Economic Area. The service is available through Kraken Pro and the mobile app under MiFID II authorization. Customers can trade conventional shares alongside cryptocurrencies and over 700 tokenized xStocks on a single platform. The exchange also plans to extend the offering to additional markets in the coming months. View more
Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Toyota Finance has opened applications for a 1 billion yen tokenized bond that retail investors can buy directly through the Toyota Wallet mobile app. The one-year bond pays 1.72% annual interest and requires a minimum investment of 100,000 yen. It runs on BOOSTRY's blockchain infrastructure, with perks including Toyota Wallet balances, Fuji Speedway tickets, and test-drive experiences. View more
Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The FASB has proposed adding illustrative examples to clarify when certain stablecoins qualify as cash equivalents under US GAAP. The proposal requires direct issuer redemption, on-demand contractual rights, and one-to-one segregated liquid reserves. Secondary market liquidity alone is not sufficient, and reserves in crypto assets or gold would disqualify a token. Comments are open until November 19. View more
Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum MUFG is running a proof of concept with four group companies and technology partners to move Japanese government bond repo transactions onto the Canton Network. The project aims to enable 24/7 settlement, automate the repo lifecycle, and improve capital efficiency. It is part of Japan's Payment Innovation Project led by the Financial Services Agency. View more
Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A heartwarming video capturing the moment Davido's father stepped aside for his younger brother, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has sparked admiration online. The clip, shared on Instagram, shows the billionaire deferring to the governor during a walk. Nigerians flooded the comments with praise for the rare act of humility. The Adeleke family continues to make headlines after the governor's re-election. View more
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