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The fault lines are becoming increasingly stark as the cryptocurrency’s price continues to climb and critics express serious doubts. Tim Bond, partner and portfolio manager at Odey Asset Management in London, recently grabbed headlines by saying Bitcoin has no real purpose except as a speculative tool and, in some cases, as a way to launder money for illegal activity. “If Bitcoin starts to displace fiat currencies, governments’ ability to tax, spend and redistribute will be severely impaired,” he told MarketWatch....

However, Black Adam shows some promise to introduce us to an all new element of the DC Extended Universe: dark magic and the fictional kingdom of Khandaq. It will also introduce moviegoers to an incredibly powerful character in Dr. Fate, portrayed by Pierce Brosnan. Black Adam will not be the first DCEU film to demonstrate that magic exists in this universe, since Shazam already did. But, Black Adam will be a much darker film (the snippet audiences saw at DC Fandome was darker than the entire Shazam movie)....

Black Clover Chapter 339 also introduces fans to further characters, such as a healer from Hino Country, who could have a more significant role to play as the story progresses. Nevertheless, author and illustrator Yuki Tabata’s smash-hit manga series has returned with a major splash based on these alleged spoilers for the upcoming issue. Follow along as this article fully breaks down the latest alleged Black Clover Chapter 339 spoilers....

The main attraction of the Xbox Elite Controller is its modular setup, which allows gamers to easily swap out its d-pad and thumbsticks according to preference or need, with a traditional cross-shaped d-pad to replace the hexagonal one and thumbsticks of varying heights and shapes for more comfort and precision. The triggers can also be customized with an adjustable hair-trigger lock, which reduces the threshold needed for a full trigger pull and can help players get the first shot....

The US PlayStation blog - the source of that intriguing Rocket League statistic - has also provided gamers with insights into the most popular PlayStation 4 add-ons of 2016. That category is particularly important because it can demonstrate which games have the potential for a long life-cycle after release, as gamers continue to purchase more content and exhibit interest in a game months after its new-release shine has worn off....

This update won’t be that big of a deal for players that purchase a digital edition of the game, especially if they opt to pre-load the title, but it is a serious bummer for everyone that purchases a physical copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Anyone hoping to hop on during the game’s launch night will likely be disappointed by the large update, which could take a few hours to download depending on network speed....

Groups led by Black women gathered outside of the Supreme Court on Monday to support Jackson, who would be the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court if confirmed. Supporters held signs that read “Confirm KBJ” and spoke about the importance of Jackson’s confirmation for representation of Black women and for providing a role model for Black girls. One of the groups gathered to celebrate the beginning of the hearings was She Will Rise, which was formed in 2020 to advocate in favor of a Black woman being appointed to the Court....

He finally got his man. Chicago acquired Caggiula and defenseman Jason Garrison in a trade with Edmonton on Sunday for defensemen Brandon Manning and Robin Norell. Caggiula will report to the Blackhawks once he resolves a visa issue, while Garrison is headed to the minors if he clears waivers. The 24-year-old Caggiula played college hockey at North Dakota with former Blackhawks forward Nick Schmaltz and Luke Johnson, a minor leaguer with Chicago....

What Is Blackmagic Disk Speed Test? If you tried to find out the speed rating of a disk by checking a manufacturer’s website, you might have stumbled through marketing materials that contained performance numbers with no context. That’s one reason to use the Blackmagic Disk Speed Test to evaluate a Mac’s performance, including how well the internal or external storage drives perform. Blackmagic Disk Speed Test started as a free utility included with any of the Blackmagic Design video and audio products for multimedia capture, playback, and editing....

3:06 P.M. The first of three transmission lines that are believed to have triggered the blackout trips off. The outage puts strain on another line, and a domino effect ensues. Cleveland Power’s voltage plummets to zero. 4:08 P.M. Utilities in Canada and the Northeast experience major power swings. The Bruce Nuclear Station in Ontario shuts down and blackouts hit Toronto and southern Ontario, where most of the province’s 10 million residents live....

The Iraqi government says that 11 people were killed in that Sept. 16 incident, which Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki called killings in “cold blood.” But it is almost certain that no one will ever be charged for the deaths. Al-Mayahi, 45, knows why. He says he immediately suspected who was to blame—gunmen from the most notorious private security company in Iraq, Blackwater USA. Like others among the feared fleet of private security contractors guarding Westerners in Baghdad, Blackwater employees are not covered by either American or Iraqi law, and are generally spirited out of the country whenever a hint of scandal emerges....

“It came quickly. It’s rare when things come quick in this league,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday after the trade had been finalized. “But it came out of nowhere, and it came pretty quick. We have been talking about it for I don’t know how long. It hasn’t been that long.” MORE: Griffin trade shows Rivers lost fight for Clippers’ future The rumors surrounding a Clippers rebuilding campaign had been floated around all season, but Griffin was never included....

In Portland’s 97-86 loss to the Grizzlies in Memphis on Saturday, things didn’t get any better for Aldridge. He bruised his left hand during the first quarter, and sat out the second half. While X-rays showed that nothing was broken, Aldridge said after the game that the combination of pain from the bruise and his torn ligaments forced him to leave the game. He wasn’t sure when he would try to return....

RELATED: Bleach: The Moments From The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc We Can’t Wait To See Animated There are many side characters in Bleachwho get to enjoy their time in the spotlight quite a bit. This includes Yasutora Sado, Ichigo’s classmate who developed a close bond with the protagonist after learning to stand up for himself with a little bit of help from his friend. Nicknamed Chad, this brawler actually develops some impressive powers over the course of the series....

Some titles are definitely more thought out than others, some are a little less obvious regarding their relationship to the story, and one title from Shounen Jump’s Big Three that usually comes up is of course, “BLEACH”. Why is the series called that, and how does the name actually connect to the premise and its characters? RELATED: BLEACH: The Foreshadowing of the Medallions Black and White In BLEACH, the Shinigami are the main faction, and their role is to act as psychopomps for the souls of the dead....

Imagine our surprise when, like many other players, we cued up the download - only to discover the DLC file was a mere 24KB. Anyone familiar with DLC knows a file that small isn’t actually DLC but a digital key to unlock features already on the retail disc. Elizabeth Tobey, Community Manager for 2K, responded to frustrated players over the weekend with a post in the official 2K forums - asserting the content was included on the retail disc in order to prevent the multiplayer base from getting segmented:...

However, some leaks have managed to surface from BioShock 4’s secretive development, including clues to various settings and even the potential name BioShock: Isolation, but so far nothing substantial has been confirmed. Despite the shadowy atmosphere surrounding the game, fans have still been able to speculate on what BioShock 4 might look like. One key aspect of the BioShock games that players have been wondering about is the substances that grant new abilities....

Rumors about a BioShock Collection have been around for months and it seems like a new leak hit the web every few weeks. 2K has finally decided to let the cat out of the bag and officially confirm that the BioShock Collection is coming to PC, PS4, and Xbox One on September 13 for $60. The collection includes all three games and every piece of DLC released for each, minus any multiplayer content (that was never very good anyway, so no worries there)....

It seems the latter has been forcing fans to make some tough choices since Mass Effect: Legendary Edition dropped, with the remaster’s official Twitter account posting stats showing which crewmates perished most frequently in players’ run-throughs of the Suicide Mission. The results are pretty surprising, with several fan-favorite characters ranking fairly low on the list. RELATED: There Once Was A First-Person Mass Effect Game in the Works for Nintendo DS...

Last time out, Bivol dominated former unified champion Jean Pascal in New Jersey with a unanimous decision victory on Nov. 24. Meanwhile, Smith is coming off dropping Melvin Russell in the first round to win via knockout when the pair fought in Connecticut on June 30. Both boxers can’t wait for the fight. “I am glad to finally meet Joe in the ring,” said Bivol in a Matchroom Boxing press release statement....