Cboe’s Binary Bets Reboot: A Polymarket Rival in the Making

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Cboe Global Markets is quietly strolling back into the binary-wager business, obviously compiling the kind of restrained enthusiasm that only a suits-and-cravats economy can muster when faced with on-chain prediction giants such as Polymarket. The Wall Street Journal says they’re “in discussions with retail brokerages to relaunch ‘all-or-nothing’ options contracts for individual investors that would vie with prediction markets,” quoting people familiar with the matter.

CZ & Binance: The Parasites Devouring Crypto’s Soul (Again)

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In the grand opera of cryptocurrency, where volatility is the libretto and rug pulls are the encore, Binance and its enigmatic maestro, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), have become the lead villains in a farce masquerading as a tragedy. One day, you’re sipping champagne on the blockchain’s Eiffel Tower; the next, you’re scrambling up a ladder made of collapsing stablecoins. Delightful.

Crypto VC: Fewer Deals, Bigger Checks, More Larry David Eye Rolls

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RootData says there were only 52 crypto VC deals in January 2026. Down 15% from December, 42% from last year. Yawn. But funding? $14.57 billion. Up 61% MoM, 497% YoY. That’s like me finally getting a raise after 10 years, but instead of a pat on the back, I get a gold-plated toilet seat. CeFi, DeFi, NFT/GameFi-who’s keeping track? Not me. I’m still trying to figure out why my Netflix password doesn’t work.

The DCU’s Best Character to Return During the Super Bowl

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Although you won’t see a typical trailer for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow during the Super Bowl, the movie will be featured in a special presentation during the 2026 Puppy Bowl. Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl, known for its focus on pet adoption, proved successful for DC Studios last year when they introduced Krypto the Superdog ahead of the Superman movie. Since Krypto is an important character in the new Supergirl film, the studio is likely using the Puppy Bowl to remind audiences about him before Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) stars in her first solo DC Universe movie.

EastEnders’ Mark Fowler deals menacing warning amid Vicki’s infidelity in BBC iPlayer release

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Wow, Vicki’s life is a whirlwind! Just when you think things can’t get more complicated, she finds herself caught in a love triangle. And the timing? Terrible. It’s all happening right before her step-son, Joel, goes to trial for some seriously heavy charges – everything from assault to incredibly disturbing offenses involving indecent images. It’s a lot to unpack, and honestly, a really stressful setup for what’s to come.

New Xbox Game Pass Game Is Perfect for Old-School JRPG Fans

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Today, Final Fantasy II is now available with Xbox Game Pass! Originally released in Japan in 1988, it came out a year after the first Final Fantasy and is considered a key game in the series. While some players find its battle system unique, it also introduced many elements that are still found in modern Final Fantasy games. The good news is you don’t need a specific Game Pass tier to play – it’s available with Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.