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Block Ordered to Pay $120M CFPB Restitution for Cash App Fraud Failures
Block must pay $45M to states and $75M-$120M to Cash App users via CFPB restitution for fraud failures, account security gaps, and inadequate customer support.

Japan Tightens Visa Rules, Forcing Chinese Wealthy to Sell Tokyo Apartments by August 21
Japan’s strict new business visa rules cut Chinese applicants 96%, forcing wealthy residents to sell Tokyo luxury apartments within 30 days or leave. Central Tokyo high-end sales down 60% in 2026.

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Soars 8% to $74,982 as Crypto Rally Explodes; Ethereum, XRP Surge
Bitcoin surged 8% to $74,982 on Friday, August 21, 2026, extending a powerful weekly rally. The cryptocurrency has now climbed nearly 20% since Monday, fueled by a surprise US Treasury policy shift. Ethereum jumped toward $2,300, gaining roughly 18% in 24 hours, while XRP surged past $1.25. Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.56 trillion, up…

Tech Stocks to Watch: Alphabet Lifts 2026 Capex Forecast to $195B-205B
Alphabet is spending more to keep up with demand for artificial intelligence. On July 22, 2026, the Google parent raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $195 billion-$205 billion, up from $180 billion-$190 billion. The increase comes as Google Cloud revenue jumped 82% to $24.8 billion in the second quarter. As AI demand drives higher…

FIRE Movement Gains Traction in Japan as Young Workers Seek Early Retirement
Young Japanese workers are embracing the FIRE movement to retire in their 40s. Rising costs and burnout fuel the trend, though experts warn of long-term sustainability challenges.

Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin Hits $69,551, Ethereum Gains 17.74% as Hyperliquid Surges 20.97%
Crypto prices surged sharply on Thursday, August 20, 2026, breaking weeks of sideways trading. Bitcoin jumped to $69,551, gaining roughly 8% in 24 hours. Ethereum climbed 17.74% to reclaim the $2,000 level, while Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged 20.97%. The rally followed a surprise US Treasury announcement to double its long-dated bond buyback operations. Total crypto…

NVDA Stock, AMD Stock, Micron and Broadcom Gain as AI Spending Estimates Rise
AI spending estimates are rising again, giving semiconductor stocks a fresh boost. On August 7, 2026, Goldman Sachs estimated global AI investment could reach about $1 trillion this year, above widely cited hyperscaler spending forecasts. That outlook is supporting demand for AI chips, memory and networking hardware. As a result, NVDA stock, AMD stock, Micron…

Four Singapore Primary Schools Drop Parent Volunteer Scheme for P1 Entry
Fairfield Methodist, Mee Toh, Hong Wen, and Rosyth schools have scrapped parent volunteer schemes for Primary 1 entry. MOE reviews P1 registration to widen access and encourage social mixing.

Colorado Bear Dies Trapped in Unlocked Car; CPW Issues Lock Warning
A 250-pound black bear died trapped in an unlocked Colorado Springs car for days in summer heat. CPW warns residents to lock vehicles as bear sightings hit 6,129 reports through August 13, nearly double last year’s 3,115.