Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says stablecoins are giving people in countries with high inflation a new way to protect their money without leaving their home countries or stockpiling physical cash. Armstrong made the comments in a post on X on August 23, arguing that people living with unstable currencies have historically had limited options when…
Working at NVIDIA appears to have created extraordinary wealth for thousands of its employees, with an internal survey reportedly finding that 76% to 78% of workers are now millionaires. Even more striking, about half of those surveyed reportedly have a net worth above $25 million. The figures come from a June 2025 survey of more…
Germany has strengthened its position as Europe’s leading crypto-regulated market, with 79 crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) now authorized under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The latest figures come after the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated its MiCA register, adding six German cooperative banks to the list of authorized providers. The…
Pakistan has officially opened its new virtual asset licensing regime, giving existing cryptocurrency businesses until September 5, 2026, to apply for regulatory approval or stop operating in the country. The licensing portal was launched by the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) as the country moves to bring its growing digital-asset sector under formal government…
After years of customer requests, Walmart is finally rolling out support for Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay options in the United States. The retail giant began introducing contactless payments at select Walmart and Sam’s Club locations on August 24, 2026, marking a major shift after more than a decade of resisting Apple Pay. The new…
Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr and British singer ZAYN have scored a major international milestone with their collaboration, “Heaven Baby.” The song has officially debuted at No. 2 on the Official UK Afrobeats Songs Chart, giving both artists a strong start on the latest chart cycle. “Heaven Baby” is featured on Ayra Starr’s latest album,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported a series of drug seizures across Nigeria, including the arrest of a 101-year-old woman in Ogun State and the interception of cocaine concealed inside a wrap of fufu in Akwa Ibom State. According to the NDLEA, Esther Ogunmabo, 101, was arrested in Ilisan, Ogun State, on…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Alexander Adelabu, popularly known as Magixx, is mourning the death of his mother, Esther. The Mavin Records artiste announced the heartbreaking news on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in an emotional tribute shared on social media. He described her passing as one of the most painful experiences of his life, admitting that he…
Nigeria’s film industry is mourning the death of veteran Yoruba actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66. Hassan’s death was confirmed by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during an emotional social media broadcast. Overwhelmed by grief, Kira struggled to hold back…
Super Micro Computer has concluded an independent investigation into an alleged scheme involving the diversion of Nvidia-powered servers to China, saying it found no evidence that its current senior management knew about the operation. The investigation was launched after three individuals associated with Super Micro were indicted in March over an alleged conspiracy to violate…
