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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.

Trump Approval Rating Hits 33%, Lowest of His Presidency, as Iran War Drives Economic Anxiety
Trump’s approval rating falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, as Iran conflict drives oil prices higher and economic anxiety spreads among voters in key Senate races.

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…

5.3 Million Australians Get Centrelink Boost From September 20
More than 5.3 million Australians will receive higher Centrelink payments from September 20, 2026, including pension, JobSeeker, and Youth Allowance increases. Deeming rates also rise.

Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Sentenced to Life in Prison, Stock Plunges August 21
Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison for fraud. Shenzhen court fines Evergrande 15.82 billion yuan. Stock 3333.HK down 99% from peak as property crisis deepens.

Evergrande Founder Hui Sentenced to Life, Fined $2.4B on August 20
Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison and fined $2.4 billion total for fraud and bribery. Court confiscated all personal property. Hui once had $42.5 billion net worth.

Gunma High School Teacher Dismissed for Contaminating Student’s Water Bottle
Gunma Prefecture dismisses high school teacher for putting urine in student’s water bottle. Victim suffered psychological distress and missed school. Teacher confessed after one month.