As reported by the Financial Times, the senior partner and CEO of PwC, Mr. Paul Griggs, has proclaimed an intention to “lean in” to the burgeoning realm of crypto-related enterprises, particularly as the GENIUS Act-a title that would surely amuse any literary connoisseur-has presumably ushered in a new era of clarity regarding stablecoins. One cannot help but ponder if the bill was named thus to flatter its own significance! 🎩
The Pokémon Company is giving fans a sneak peek at its first major expansion coming in 2026. Called Ascended Heroes, the set features Mega Dragonite on its cover and will include Mega Evolution versions of the Starter Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Z-A in the trading card game. The expansion will also build on popular game mechanics from 2025, adding new Owner Pokémon, Stellar Tera Pokémon, and more. Initial reports suggest that Ascended Heroes will be the biggest Pokémon TCG expansion ever released.
The so-called “buyback plan” by Jupiter was never a plan at all, my friends. It was a prayer whispered into the void-$70 million thrown into the abyss, expecting gratitude. But the abyss merely laughed, chewed it up, and spat it out at $0.20. 😂📉
Some PlayStation 1 games require the original disc to even start, and even then, they might not be enjoyable. Clunky controls or confusing gameplay in these titles don’t really showcase the console’s strengths.
Researchers are exploring alternatives to current encryption standards, and a new approach using rank-deficient matrices could offer a faster, more secure path forward.
But where, pray tell, does the soul of market activity reside now that Solana [SOL] pirouettes past Coinbase, Bybit, and Bitget? Even the mighty Binance, once a colossus, now finds itself reduced to a footnote in this grand opera of decentralization. Is the market a fractured mosaic, or merely a stage where the players change costumes? 🎭
Pillar Creative maps in Fortnite start with each player on their own pillar, receiving random weapons and items as time goes on. The goal is to knock other players off their pillars – either by reducing their health to zero or physically pushing them off. Wonkee Pillars is a popular game mode like this, and this article shares codes to help you jump right in.
The most recent expansion pack for The Sims 4, called Adventure Awaits, launched on October 2, 2025. It let players create getaways with outdoor activities and competitive events, similar to reality TV shows. The pack also included lots of ways to customize these getaways and even run your own businesses, like bed and breakfasts or themed camps. While it was a great addition and kept players entertained for a while, it’s been over three months since its release, and fans are now curious about what new content might be coming next.
![The study elucidates a model-the SSH model-governed by alternating hopping terms [latex]t_1[/latex] and [latex]t_2[/latex], alongside random corrections [latex]\tau_n[/latex] and on-site energies [latex]v_n[/latex], as described by tight-binding equations for local amplitudes [latex]\psi_n[/latex].](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.24738v1/SSH2.png)
A new study reveals the surprising resilience of topological edge states in the Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model, even when faced with significant disorder.
Many open-world games let you experiment with different skills, weapons, and ways to move, creating unique combat experiences. Some players are drawn to games specifically for the thrill of a challenging fight. If you’re one of those players, here are a few open-world games where the combat is exceptional and truly stands out.