TikTok has paused a test of a dating feature that put singles in live chats, Business Insider reported. Over the past week, TikTok tested the tool, which was in a section of the app called “hangout.” Users were invited to join chat rooms with “great people” or “awesome people to meet,” according to Business Insider….
Key Takeaways Coinbase added nearly 4,000 U.S. stocks for U.K. users on Aug. 6, with £1 fractional trades. Coinbase’s 24/5, zero-commission model intensifies competition across U.K. retail investing. Coinbase will test whether stocks, crypto and USDC rewards can drive broader U.K. adoption in 2026. Coinbase Opens 24/5 US Stock Trading to Eligible UK Users Coinbase…
Two things happened in CLARITY Act crypto regulation this week that point in opposite directions, and understanding both is essential to reading where policy risk sits in your portfolio right now. On August 4, the US Department of the Treasury published a joint statement with the United Kingdom outlining an expanded transatlantic digital asset framework…
Other AI Notetakers We’ve Tested This is a nascent category that’s growing. Here are others we’ve tested, but we’ll also be keeping an eye on upcoming new hardware from companies like Omi, Boya, Mobvoi, and SwitchBot. Photograph: Chris Null Plaud NotePin S for $179: The 18-gram NotePin S is one of the smallest and most…
Ali Martinez’s latest analysis focuses on a recurring market signal that last appeared during a defining moment for the asset Bitcoin hovered a little below $64,800 on Thursday, up about 1.2% over the past week, as bulls attempted to push the crypto asset back above the key $65,000 level. New data indicates that its…
Ford’s next-generation electric truck will be called Fathom, and it will start at $28,350 when it goes on sale in 2027, the company said on Thursday. A “destination and delivery” fee will bring that price up to $29,945, putting the Fathom just below the $30,000 mark that Ford has targeted since it first started talking…
Geographic Distribution of Losses Canadian bitcoin holders have emerged as the single largest demographic affected by the ongoing Coldcard hardware wallet exploit, absorbing 25% of all attributable losses. Analysts note that this heavy regional concentration aligns with the strong local footprint of Coldcard’s parent company, Coinkite, which is headquartered in Toronto. According to visual tracking…
Bitget has signed a cooperation agreement with Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to establish a local presence and pursue a Financial Services Licence under the city’s virtual asset framework. Summary Bitget has signed an agreement to pursue a licensed presence in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City. The exchange plans to establish a local entity and apply…
Apple’s encryption dispute with the U.K. government is heading back into a legal forum. The company has challenged the U.K. government’s latest Technical Capability Notice (TCN), which reportedly requires Apple to maintain the capability to provide U.K. authorities with access to encrypted iCloud data upon lawful authorization. The latest dispute follows an earlier U.K. order…
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, August 6th, 2026] Global cryptocurrency exchange LBank has announced a strategic brand partnership with Pudgy Penguins, one of Web3’s most successful IP transformation stories, marking a new step in connecting crypto infrastructure with digital culture, consumer experiences, and broader mainstream adoption. The partnership reflects LBank’s evolving approach toward brand development…
