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Block Ordered to Pay $120M CFPB Restitution for Cash App Fraud Failures
Block must pay $45M to states and $75M-$120M to Cash App users via CFPB restitution for fraud failures, account security gaps, and inadequate customer support.

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Soars 8% to $74,982 as Crypto Rally Explodes; Ethereum, XRP Surge
Bitcoin surged 8% to $74,982 on Friday, August 21, 2026, extending a powerful weekly rally. The cryptocurrency has now climbed nearly 20% since Monday, fueled by a surprise US Treasury policy shift. Ethereum jumped toward $2,300, gaining roughly 18% in 24 hours, while XRP surged past $1.25. Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.56 trillion, up…

5.3 Million Australians Get Centrelink Boost From September 20
More than 5.3 million Australians will receive higher Centrelink payments from September 20, 2026, including pension, JobSeeker, and Youth Allowance increases. Deeming rates also rise.

5.3 Million Australians Get Centrelink Boost From September 20, 2026
From September 20, 2026, over 5.3 million Australians will receive higher Centrelink payments. Age pensioners gain $36.80 to $1,237.70 per fortnight. JobSeeker rises $16.20 to $833.70. Total relief: $4 billion.

Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin Hits $69,551, Ethereum Gains 17.74% as Hyperliquid Surges 20.97%
Crypto prices surged sharply on Thursday, August 20, 2026, breaking weeks of sideways trading. Bitcoin jumped to $69,551, gaining roughly 8% in 24 hours. Ethereum climbed 17.74% to reclaim the $2,000 level, while Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged 20.97%. The rally followed a surprise US Treasury announcement to double its long-dated bond buyback operations. Total crypto…

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Property Prices Surge 6.4% as Regional WA Outpaces Nation
Kalgoorlie-Boulder records 6.4% annual property price growth, second only to Port Pirie nationally. Regional WA averages 2.1% growth, outpacing capital cities as investors and first-home buyers compete.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Price Drops to ₹1,03,300 in India With ₹9,000 Bank Offer and Exchange Deal
The iPhone 17 Pro Max effective price has dropped sharply in India during Flipkart’s Freedom Sale 2026. The 256GB variant now lists at ₹1,41,900, down ₹8,000 from its ₹1,49,900 launch price. With eligible exchange and bank offers combined, buyers can bring the effective price down to around ₹98,300 to ₹1,03,990. How the iPhone 17 Pro…

Tasmanian Woman Loses $10,000 in Facebook Marketplace Van Scam, August 18
Leanne Roney lost $10,000 after unknowingly purchasing a stolen van on Facebook Marketplace. The seller, Michael John Bowerman, pleaded guilty to fraud. A restitution hearing is scheduled for August 24.

Prichard Colón Dies at 33, 11 Years After Illegal Blows in 2015 Fight
Prichard Colón, a promising Puerto Rican boxer, has died at 33 after spending 11 years in care following a 2015 fight injury that left him with permanent brain damage and a 221-day coma.