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Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor and Blockstream CEO Adam Back have doubled down on their opposition to BIP-110, a proposed temporary fork to limit non-monetary transactions on the Bitcoin network.Bitcoin Improvement Proposal-110 was introduced in December 2025 to stop nonfungible token-like Ordinals inscriptions and other arbitrary data from “spamming” the network and to preserve Bitcoin’s main use as a peer-to-peer cash system.While critical of Ordinals activity, Saylor and Back fear a fork could do more harm than good to the network’s credibility. “There are 110 things more dangerous to Bitcoin than spam,” Saylor said in a post to X on…

Jayden Adams’ longtime partner and mother to his 5-year-old daughter, Aqueelah Adendorf, has broken her silence following the South African soccer star’s shocking death. “There are no words to describe the pain I’m feeling,” Adendorf wrote via Instagram on Saturday, July 11, hours after the soccer star’s death was announced. “Rest in peace, my love. Thank you for every memory, every laugh, every hug, and every moment we shared. You were not only the love of my life but also my greatest supporter and my best friend.” She continued in the caption, shared alongside a number of photos featuring the…

The Labour Party has unveiled Bintu Konto as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election, alongside its presidential candidate, Dr Chibuzo Okereke. The party announced Ms Konto’s nomination in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, on Saturday in Abuja. Mr Asogwa said the decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders and reflected the government’s commitment to competence, integrity, inclusiveness, patriotism, and effective public service. Vice Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Bintu Konto He described Ms Konto as a public health expert, humanitarian leader, and development practitioner with more than three decades of professional experience. Mr Asogwa…

Jayden Adams’ longtime partner and mother to his 5-year-old daughter, Aqueelah Adendorf, shared a touching tribute to the soccer star before the 25-year-old’s shocking and untimely death. “Watching you achieve something this big has filled my heart with so much pride,” Adendort wrote via Instagram on May 27, before Adams and the South Africa national team appeared in this year’s World Cup tournament – the first appearance for South Africa in 16 years. “From the hard work, sacrifices, early mornings, disappointments, and moments nobody saw — you kepg going, stayed disciplined, and trusted God through it all,” she continued in…

Bobby Bones is coming to John Stamos’ defense after the actor made some arguably controversial comments about the hit reality competition show Dancing With the Stars. “Hey everybody, it’s Bobby,” Bones, real name Bobby Estell, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, July 11. “Quick reminder before the internet sprains something. Before anyone comes after Uncle Jesse… have mercy!!! John Stamos was clearly kidding in our Dancing with the Stars chat on my show ‘the BobbyCast.’ That was playful banter, not shade.” Bones, 46, continued, “If you’re reacting to a headline and not the actual conversation, that’s like reviewing a movie after…

Shares in Bitcoin treasury company Empery Digital rose on Friday after the firm disclosed it had sold nearly half its Bitcoin holdings to fund an AI data center project and pay down debt.Empery Digital (EMPD) shares popped 4.2% to $3.95 within the first 35 minutes of trading on Friday after the company revealed that it sold 1,400 Bitcoin (BTC) at an average of $62,200 a coin for roughly $87.1 million over the past two months. Empery, which previously operated as an electric powersports vehicle manufacturer, said some of the proceeds funded its 25% stake in a Hunt Properties-affiliated venture, which is…

Joel Courtney spent years making audiences root for someone else’s love story. Now, he’s finally taking center stage. After winning over fans as endlessly lovable best friend Lee Flynn in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth franchise, Courtney, 30, steps up as a full-fledged heartthrob opposite Bailee Madison in 40 Dates and 40 Nights. The rom-com follows Leah (Madison) as she agrees to go on 40 dates with 40 different men after her grandmother (Annie Potts) offers her a year of free rent if she completes the challenge. But when one disastrous first date with Mason (Courtney) keeps bringing the pair back…

South African soccer star Jayden Adams has died. He was 25. “The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams,” the union announced via it’s official X account on Saturday, July 11. “His passing is an immeasurable loss to his family, teammates, clubs, the football fraternity and the country at large.” The statement continued, “Death has cruelly stolen one of our own. It has robbed our nation of a remarkable footballer, but it will never take away the legacy Jayden Adams leaves behind. We will forever remember…

Jude Bellingham produced another match-winning performance as England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time on Saturday to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder scored both goals for the Three Lions, who came from behind to overcome a resilient Norway side and set up a last-four clash with either defending champions Argentina or Switzerland. Norway made the brighter start and deservedly took the lead in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup collected a pass from captain Martin Ødegaard before firing a superb strike into the top corner via the post. The…

Boy Meets World alum Will Friedle tried to buy a piece of the late Matthew Perry’s memorabilia collection. “I saw an email, just like a mass email saying they’re selling Matthew Perry’s estate [and his belongings are] being auctioned off, like all of his stuff,” Friedle, 49, said on Thursday, July 9, episode of his “Pod Meets World” podcast, revealing he recently began regularly browsing the Heritage Auctions website. “He was a big Batman fan.” Friedle, who voiced Terry McGinnis/Batman in the animated series Batman Beyond, further revealed that he wanted “something Matthew Perry [owned] that was Batman-related.” “There’s a…