BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Rakes in More Cash Than Its S&P 500 Giant—Wait, What?

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IBIT is a slick, user-friendly ticket to the Bitcoin circus, but it brings the same amount of drama—price action all day, all night, and an inviting risk of regulatory curveballs. IVV, by comparison, is the sensible friend who calls a cab at midnight. Investors need to decide if they’re after thrill rides—or the reliable hum of the equity market’s grand old engine. The only sure thing: cryptocurrencies are having their moment in the sun, and, for once, it’s not just because something broke.

10 Brilliant TV Shows That Get Even Better When You Rewatch Them

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Rewatching a series can make it seem even more intricate and rewarding due to subtle visual hints or conversations that carry more weight upon reflection. Such shows are skillfully constructed, with their conclusions enriching the overall experience instead of detracting from the journey. The knowledge of where the story is headed actually increases its emotional impact. In fact, revisiting the series demonstrates how much these creators believed in their audience’s ability to piece things together over time.

It’s the End of an Era for Thor

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According to Marvel Comics, the series “The Immortal Thor” has concluded with the publication of its twenty-fifth issue on July 2. This significant installment signaled the end of Thor’s prolonged struggle against Utgard-Loki and other ancient gods, culminating in his tragic death at the hands of Loki, his own sibling. Consequently, Thor faced off against Donald Blake, formerly the God of Thunder’s other half, now recognized as the God of Deception. Instead of engaging Donald in combat, Thor chose to seize a human soul that was spared between them, initiating a new phase in his life as the Mortal Thor.

New Junji Ito Anime to Adapt Legendary Horror Creator’s Works Yet Again

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At Japan Expo 2025, a fresh anime project titled Junji Ito Crimson was unveiled. It’s been confirmed as an adaptation of a collection of “monster” themed works by the renowned artist, Junji Ito. The release date or timeline for this project is still undetermined, but you can watch the chilling trailer below to prepare yourself for this upcoming reinterpretation of Ito’s extensive catalog. Given its premise, it seems poised to fare better than previous adaptations.

EA is killing a game I didn’t even know was alive

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Many people, including myself, were taken aback when we learned that the game was not yet being discontinued, as it seemed to us that it had been shut down long ago due to poor performance in the competitive shooter market since its launch in February 2019 by BioWare and EA.

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer reportedly couldn’t stop playing ZeniMax’s unannounced game — and now it’s canceled

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Overseeing this situation, it seems quite unusual for Microsoft Gaming not to address the potential issues regarding the extended development period, workforce requirements, or progress status of their recently cancelled projects – like Everwild from Rare and the Perfect Dark reboot by The Initiative. I find myself questioning why these concerns weren’t brought up during this meeting.

Report: Microsoft’s 2025 layoffs revolve around its desperate $80 billion AI infrastructure investment

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As an analyst, I’ve observed that, based on a report from The Seattle Times, Microsoft is strategically planning to trim its workforce in order to allocate more financial resources towards artificial intelligence (AI) expenditures. This move entails increased investment in AI infrastructure and technologies, which are crucial to their future growth plans. To finance these initiatives, the company is making adjustments across multiple departments and divisions.

If you want more PlayStation games on Xbox, you’d better buy Helldivers 2 — Sony will go where the money does

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Amidst all the disappointing news, there was one positive development: The unexpected reveal that Helldivers 2 will be available on Xbox. I had assumed it would never happen, considering Sony has never released a title from its PlayStation Studios on Microsoft’s platform before. However, it appears that a version of this much-loved 2024 co-op shooter is indeed coming to Xbox Series X|S later in the year, specifically on August 26. This new release will include cross-play compatibility with both PC and PS5 versions.