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Webull, a self-directed brokerage and trading platform, is expanding its Canadian offering to include cryptocurrencies, adding Canada to a crypto footprint that already includes the United States, Australia and Brazil.The company announced Monday that its Canadian crypto offering will run on Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service infrastructure, with Coinbase providing the underlying trading and custody services. Webull’s Canadian website currently displays 10 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL), while indicating that additional assets are also available.The addition of crypto broadens Webull’s Canadian offering beyond stocks, exchange-traded funds and options, bringing digital assets alongside the traditional investments already available to its…

Princess Diana‘s brother, Charles Spencer, paid tribute to the late royal on the 29th anniversary of her tragic death. “31 August. My least favourite day,” Spencer, 62, wrote via Instagram on Monday, August 31, sharing a photo of a flag flying at half-staff over Diana’s childhood home at Althorp House in the U.K. Diana died at age 36 in August 1997 after being involved in a car crash in Paris. She is survived by her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, whom she shared with King Charles III. Ahead of the anniversary of his sister’s death, Spencer announced his new…

Rofiat Imuran’s limited role with the Super Falcons has not stopped the Nigerian defender from taking another major step in her club career, with Aston Villa confirming her signing ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 22-year-old full-back joins the English club after establishing herself in the domestic game with London City Lionesses, earning a move to a Villa side that is continuing to strengthen under manager Natalia Arroyo. Aston Villa announced the signing over the weekend, subject to visa approval, making Imuran the club’s ninth addition of the summer transfer window. While her opportunities with Nigeria have been restricted in…

Dexter Loko has crafted an Afro-inspired work that is as intellectually engaging as it is entertaining, inviting readers to reflect on themes of identity, courage, and the burdens of power. If you enjoyed Nnedi Okorafor’s dynamic characters in “Akata Witch” and “The Nsibidi Scripts” series, or Tomi Adeyemi’s vivid imagery in “Children of Blood and Bone” and the “Legacy of Orisha” trilogy, or if you’re simply looking for more African-inspired fantasy, then this is a book well worth picking up. Book Title: The Bako of ZereshéAuthor: Dexter LokoPublisher: GrandTouch PressYear of Publication: 2026 The Bako of Zereshé is the second…

Nigeria’s head coach, David Fizdale, believes D’Tigers’ emphatic 100-84 victory over Cape Verde was exactly the result his team needed to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup alive. Nigeria entered Sunday’s crucial African qualifier with their record evenly split at 4-4, leaving little room for error in the race for a place at the World Cup in Qatar. With the qualification campaign entering a decisive phase, Fizdale’s message to his players was straightforward: get the fifth victory and remain in contention. D’Tigers responded in emphatic fashion, producing one of their most impressive offensive displays…

Along with ChatGPT, the European Commission also announced that Reddit and Roblox are considered Very Large Online Platforms, subjecting them to the same rules. The DSA restricts platforms from targeting ads to minors or using a person’s sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or political beliefs. It requires them to provide more transparency about how their recommendation algorithms work, too.Under the DSA, online platforms and search engines are considered “Very Large” once they reach at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU. ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox have until the end of December 2026 to comply with the rules.“These new designations…

Bitcoin (BTC) gyrated around $78,000 at Monday’s Wall Street open as US bond yields neared 20-year highs again.Key points:Bitcoin reacts as the US Treasury Secretary comments on bond markets in a mainstream media interview.Analysis warns that bonds are “ignoring” policy changes as new 20-year highs loom for the 30-year yield.BTC price analysis sees an emerging hidden bearish RSI divergence contributing to month-end weakness.Bitcoin spikes as Bessent discusses bond yieldsData from TradingView showed BTC/USD trading in a narrow range, up around 1% on the day. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewAfter falling into the start of the US trading session, the pair saw…

A telecommunications technician, Ajani Taiwo, has been reportedly hospitalised after three dogs attacked him while carrying out an installation job in the Okhoro area of Benin City, the Edo State capital. The incident, sources said, occurred on Thursday, when Mr Taiwo visited a site behind a police division to install MTN network equipment. The victim, who was said to be residing on Adesagbon Street, off Okhoro Road, Egor Local Government Area, was reportedly attacked shortly after the site’s power handler opened the entrance. Sources said that the technician contacted the person responsible for the site’s power supply at about 3…

Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest growth rate is higher than the 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2025 and represents an improvement from the 3.89 per cent recorded in the first quarter of 2026. The NBS disclosed this in its Gross Domestic Product Report for the second quarter of 2026, released on Monday. The latest figure indicates that economic activity continued to expand during the quarter, extending a gradual recovery recorded over the past year.…

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football barely one month after his country’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Messi, who captained Argentina in his sixth World Cup campaign, confirmed the decision on Monday, ending one of the most remarkable international careers in football history. The Inter Miami forward said the decision was painful but acknowledged that the time had come to step away from the national team. Messi wrote, in an official statement posted on his Instagram account: “After all this time since the final match, and after long reflection, I want to announce…