When Tokens Turn into Trolls: Citadel’s Stark Warning to Regulators

Instead of spinning regulatory tales about arbitrage and loopholes, Citadel argues that tokenized securities should actually bring real innovation—like making money and saving time, not just creating chaos for everyone involved. They warn against blanket exemptions for the digital doppelgängers of regular stocks. Because, apparently, some folks think digital shares can dance around the laws that kept markets somewhat honest for centuries. But no, says Citadel—those old guard protections aren’t just relics—they’re the backbone of trust, and we shouldn’t toss them out like yesterday’s news. 📜

‘Spinal Tap 2’ Debuts First Look at Long-Awaited Sequel

Approximately 40 years after the initial film significantly shaped a specific comedy genre, often referred to as faux documentaries (but not mockumentaries, as Christopher Guest finds that term distasteful), the original team behind This Is Spinal Tap have at last produced a sequel. Titled Spinal Tap II: The Saga Persists, it brings back the classic members of the band: David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls. In our world, they are recognized as Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer.

Grounded 2 Story Trailer Reveals the Return of Omniment and a Shadowy Teen

In this game, you take charge of one of the returning teenagers, navigating their escape from captivity and encounters with massive spiders, all while venturing into the expanded Brookhollow Park for exploration. At present, only the initial zone is accessible through early access, yet it’s nearly double the size of the entire map in the original game.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reaches 5 Million Players

The official Twitter account of the series announced this along with other significant data such as two billion stealth kills, a billion kilometers traveled, and 38 million virtual pets. It hints at “updates” coming this week regarding Naoe and Yasuke’s journey, possibly revealing upcoming content. As per the current plan, new features like New Game Plus, additional storylines, Codex updates, and more are being developed.

Ghost Recon Rumor Gives Update on Reveal Date

A highly-regarded source, Detective Seeds, recently disclosed a new piece of information. He suggests that Ubisoft’s upcoming installment in the Ghost Recon series is progressing well and could be unveiled imminently. Interestingly, Detective Seeds expresses his surprise that Ubisoft has not yet revealed the game, leading him to speculate that it may make its debut at The Game Awards event towards the end of this year.

A Cult Classic 1990s Horror Is Finally Returning To Streaming (& So Is Its Sequel)

In the late ’90s, a chilling film titled “Urban Legend” captured audiences’ attention, focusing on a string of murders that echoed tales from folklore on a New England university campus. Released in 1998, it became a box office hit, raking in $72.5 million against a production budget of just $14 million. Despite mixed reviews, “Urban Legend” gained a dedicated fanbase that eventually led to the creation of two sequels: “Urban Legends: Final Cut” (2000) and “Urban Legends: Bloody Mary” (2005). Fast forward to August 1, 2025, these iconic horror movies will find a new home on Shudder’s extensive collection, cementing their status in the annals of horror movie history.

Demon Slayer Announces Los Angeles Dodgers Team Up Ahead of New Movie

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made an official partnership with Demon Slayer to generate excitement for the upcoming release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, which is set for later this Fall. On Friday, August 15th at 7:10 p.m., when the Los Angeles Dodgers play against the San Diego Padres, there will be various Demon Slayer promotions and activities taking place throughout the game. Additionally, fans attending the match can look forward to receiving a special co-branded hat as part of a giveaway happening across the entire stadium.