x402 is Coinbase’s open-source genius plan to weaponize the HTTP 402 status code-a relic so old it probably still uses dial-up. In layman’s terms: websites, APIs, and AI bots now demand cash (usually USDC) mid-conversation. “Hey, I’ll fetch that data… for a fee.” 💸
Since 2014, the global M2 supply has swelled from $50 trillion to $100 trillion-a veritable flood of liquidity, as if humanity collectively decided to drown in its own wealth. Bitcoin, that sly trickster, rose 700x in kind, now claiming 2% of this deluge. VanEck, with the solemnity of a priest interpreting scripture, declares: “To hold less than this share is to bet against fate itself!” A bold claim, indeed, for an asset whose value is as stable as a drunkard’s heartbeat.
Since it first came out, Solo Leveling has become a huge hit around the world. The first season was exceptionally well-made and won several awards at this year’s Crunchyroll Awards, which are the most prominent anime awards outside of Japan. Solo Leveling even won the top prize, Anime of the Year 2025, beating out many other popular series. The show continues to gain fans and remains popular even after the season ended.
Being able to customize your character has been a popular part of Pokémon games since the 3DS era began with Pokémon X and Y. Players could change their trainer’s appearance with different clothes, hair, and skin tones. Throughout the game world, shops offered a wide range of outfits and accessories for personalization. While Pokémon Scarlet and Violet had fewer clothing options, Legends: Z-A brought back extensive customization. Now, one fan has calculated the total cost of buying every clothing item in Legends: Z-A.
A new Magic: The Gathering card inspired by Ghost of Tsushima’s Ghost of Yotei was recently revealed, featuring the character Atsu. While a crossover with Ghost of Yotei seemed likely after the initial Ghost of Tsushima announcement, fans were surprised by how quickly it happened. The card’s colors align with Jin Sakai’s Commander deck, making a pairing logical, but Jin isn’t actually the ideal commander to use with Atsu.
The latest chapter of One Piece, chapter 1163, shocked readers with its ending, which showed the quick battle between Rocks D. Xebec and Saint Imu come to a close. Fans expected the God Valley Incident, revealed through the Loki flashback, to end tragically for Rocks D. Xebec, as his death was already known. However, nobody anticipated how easily he would be defeated.
Metagross isn’t the only powerful form returning in Legends Z-A – its even stronger Mega Evolution is back! Wondering how to obtain Beldum and evolve it into Mega Metagross? This guide covers everything you need, including where to find Beldum, the Mega Stone, and all the relevant stats.
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When I first heard about the Halo: Combat Evolved remake, I was honestly surprised it didn’t include multiplayer. Now, multiplayer is huge for Halo – it’s a core part of what makes the games so great. So, launching a game without it just feels…off. It’s funny though, because the original Halo: Combat Evolved on the original Xbox had LAN parties, but this remake doesn’t even have that option. It’s a pretty big difference!
During the first day of TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego, streamer Emiru was attacked at her meet-and-greet. A man rushed in, grabbed her head, and tried to kiss her. While her private security stopped the attack from getting worse, event security didn’t step in. Twitch stated the attacker was immediately apprehended and banned from the event, but Emiru refuted this, calling it a false statement. She explained on X (formerly Twitter) that the man was allowed to leave after the assault and she didn’t learn he’d been caught until several hours later.