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RFK Jr.’s Son Conor Kennedy Placed on Russia’s Wanted List for Ukraine Service
Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son and Taylor Swift’s ex, placed on Russia’s wanted list for Ukraine service. Moscow court authorized arrest in absentia; faces 7-10 years if convicted.

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.

Solana Climbs 4.7% to $91.76 as Network Speed Upgrade Launches
Solana rallies 4.7% to $91.76 on August 21 as the network begins a block time reduction upgrade aimed at doubling transaction speed.

Japan Executes Pachinko Arsonist in First Death Penalty Under Takaichi on August 21
Japan executes 58-year-old Sunao Takami for 2009 pachinko parlor arson that killed five people. First execution under Takaichi administration and first in 14 months.

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…

RFK Jr.’s Son Conor Kennedy Placed on Russia’s Wanted List for Ukraine Fighting
Moscow court places Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son, on Russia’s wanted list for fighting in Ukraine. He faces 7-10 years in prison if detained, though he remains in the US.

Tech Stocks to Watch: Alphabet Lifts 2026 Capex Forecast to $195B-205B
Alphabet is spending more to keep up with demand for artificial intelligence. On July 22, 2026, the Google parent raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $195 billion-$205 billion, up from $180 billion-$190 billion. The increase comes as Google Cloud revenue jumped 82% to $24.8 billion in the second quarter. As AI demand drives higher…

Fauci Adviser Morens Pleads Guilty to Hiding COVID Records on August 19
Dr. David Morens, former Fauci adviser, pleads guilty to conspiracy to conceal COVID-19 research records. Faces up to 5 years in prison; sentencing set for November 12.

Bitcoin Surges 7.1% to $71,880 as Trump Pushes Crypto Clarity Act on August 20
Bitcoin jumped 7.1% to $71,880 on August 20 after Trump called for passage of the Clarity Act at a White House crypto event and the Treasury doubled bond buybacks.