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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
BGS Group acquires Utilities Direct Ltd
Operational teams from BGS will now work hand in hand with Northampton-based self-lay provider UDL supporting existing contracts and developing its multi-utility reach. Jonathan Hopkins, BGS Group Managing Director, said: “This is a story about our growth. I’m very clear about where I want to take the business and if we’re to achieve our ambitions
Strategy Acquires 13,627 Bitcoin for $1.25 Billion, Total Holdings Reach 687,410 BTC
TLDR: Strategy acquired 13,627 bitcoin between January 5-11, 2026, at an average price of $91,519 per coin. The company now holds 687,410 BTC with total acquisition costs reaching $51.80 billion at $75,353 average. ATM program raised $1.25 billion through sales of 6.8 million MSTR shares and 1.2 million STRC shares combined. STRC Stock captured 43%
Fireblocks Acquires TRES for $130M to Boost Crypto Tax Compliance
Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Part of the Team Since Apr 2025 About Author Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. He has contributed to leading publications such as Cryptonews, Investing.com, 99Bitcoins, and 24/7 Wall St. He has... Last updated: January 8, 2026 Fireblocks
Interhash Acquires Controlling Stake in Neopool
Interhash acquired a controlling stake in Neopool, a top-ranked, highly efficient Bitcoin mining pool, to support its growth and scaling. Interhash has acquired a controlling stake in Neopool, a Bitcoin mining pool. The deal was closed during the Bitcoin MENA 2025 conference. Neopool, launched earlier this year, has entered the top 15 global mining pools
Saregama Acquires 28% Stake in Bhansali Productions—$36 Million Investment Includes Exclusive Music Rights to Future Films
Photo Credit: Saregama + Bhansali Productions Saregama India gains a 28% stake in Bhansali Productions in a $36 million investment that includes exclusive music rights to all its future projects. Music label and entertainment company Saregama India, part of the RPSG Group, has announced a ₹325 crore ($35.9 million) investment in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film
Live Nation Acquires Majority Stake in Movistar Arena Santiago
Photo Credit: Live Nation Live Nation announces acquiring a majority stake in South America’s Movistar Arena Santiago through a partnership with BeLive Entertainment Group. Live Nation Entertainment has announced a new partnership with BeLive Entertainment Group that will make the company a majority stakeholder in Movistar Arena Santiago. The move fortifies one of Chile’s most
Tekpon acquires TNW (The Next Web) brand from The Financial Times
Tekpon has acquired 100% of the TNW media and events brands, which cover and convene the European technology ecosystem, from the FT. The transaction is Tekpon’s largest investment in media and events so far. It broadens the company’s reach across SaaS and AI and strengthens its role in the global innovation landscape. TNW’s brand and
PayPay Acquires 40% Stake in Binance Japan, Why?
Japanese payment giant PayPay has acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan. This is according to a recent official announcement. Binance Japan is the local arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance. The deal signifies a huge progress in bringing Japan closer to the digital assets world. Japan has one of the world’s fastest-growing
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...