The dramatization of the FTX scandal highlights the complex interplay of personal and professional dynamics in financial collapses.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 Sept
As Rockstar’s blockbuster prepares to dominate the headlines, it’s time for the mainstream media to stop treating video games as a novelty that needs explaining Predictably, the Grand Theft Auto VI “extended look” which premiered on Netflix last week was a success for all involved. The 30-minute preview scorched to No 1 on the viewing chart and even brought the site down for a few minutes as millions of gamers tried to watch what was, effectively, a very long teaser trailer. According to data collated by Eurogamer , more than 9,000 Twitch streamers covered the show leading to 5,227,798 hours of viewing there alone. And this was just the beginning of what will surely be two months of escalating hype – and unprecedented media attention. Call me cynical, but I suspect the coverage of GTA VI in the media over the next few weeks will follow a familiar pattern. Mostly, it will be five-minute slots wedged in near the end of news bulletins in which games journalists, industry analysts and other pundits will be asked why the game is such a big deal, how much it cost to make and how much revenue it will generate. Perhaps a few will try to reignite the hoary old “violence in video games” debate, there will be presenters laughingly admitting they’ve not touched a game since Pac-Man, rolling their eyes and wallowing in their ignorance, in a way they never would while discussing any other art form. Somebody will venture the subversive view that “games are no longer just for kids”; somebody else will say “games make more money than films and music put together”. And that will be that, job done for another decade … or until there’s a funny story about Pokémon. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Keith Stuart2 Sept
Netflix released Grand Theft Auto VI’s Extended Look trailer on August 27, sparking global fan frenzy just hours after the leaker behind the game’s stolen footage quietly cashed out. The 26-minute preview, produced by Rockstar Games, showed the protagonists, Jason and Lucia, navigating Leonida’s open world through chases, shootouts, and everyday scenes at home. Netflix’s
BeInCrypto•Luis Blanco28 Aug
In this week’s newsletter: As platforms chase subscribers, podcasts are losing their off‑screen charm, leaving listeners to wonder whether the intimacy of audio can survive the studio lights • Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up here This has been the year that podcasting properly, unapologetically “ pivoted to video ”. Yes, it’s been a progression that has been in the making for quite a while, arguably ever since Joe Rogan first trained a webcam at himself and whichever guest he was smoking weed with in his studio back in 2009 – but in 2026 the medium’s transformation from purely aural to audio/visual (often with more of an emphasis on the visual) is truly complete. In January, Netflix started broadcasting video versions of popular podcasts from The Ringer, iHeartMedia, Barstool and more, as well as continuing to make video pods of their own. That landgrab was a slightly desperate response to YouTube’s phenomenal success with visualised pods; after becoming the preferred podcast platform for most Americans in 2024, it managed the same feat in the UK in 2026 , overtaking Spotify. No wonder, then, that Spotify has – as part of a wider push to get people sticking to its platform for pods – continued to bolster viewing capabilities for its own pods too. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Gwilym Mumford22 AugA GTA 6 leak cost Take-Two $3.1 billion in two days. Rockstar answers with a Netflix extended look on Aug. 27.
BeInCrypto•Phil Haunhorst21 Aug
The shift towards non-exclusive deals may redefine content acquisition, emphasizing flexibility and dual-platform revenue opportunities for creators.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team19 Aug
OKX's strategy could accelerate stablecoin adoption in Europe, positioning USDG as a mainstream financial tool under MiCA's regulatory clarity.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team19 Aug
Wednesday, a new documentary about Boeing will drop on Netflix. Their first Netflix documentary about Boeing focused on the 737
Air Insight•Ernest Arvai17 Aug
Solana's ambitious expansion into finance could redefine blockchain's role in global markets, but regulatory challenges may pose significant risks.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Aug
An investment expert highlights Netflix's undervaluation on CNBC amid Bill Ackman's new stake disclosure. Additional context covers recent portfolio moves and key financial metrics.
The Daily Hodl•Daily Hodl Agent14 Aug
Backpack tokenizes GTA 6 creator Take-Two's TTWO stock on Solana as Netflix preps an exclusive extended look.
BeInCrypto•Phil Haunhorst7 Aug
A Boeing whistleblower's tragic end and the disturbing allegations that follow in a new Netflix documentary.
Prediction market operator Kalshi sent Netflix a cease and desist letter on July 24, 2026, accusing the streaming company of defamation over the trailer for its upcoming documentary “Instadocs: The Prediction Games.” The document didn’t stay under wraps for long. CNN and The Hollywood Reporter were among the outlets that obtained it directly. Kalshi wants […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman25 Jul
Netflix returns to the US investment-grade bond market after two years, signaling institutional capital preferences and implications for crypto
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team20 Jul
Netflix paid $587 million in cash for Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking startup InterPositive, integrating its 16-person team to enhance post-production
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team19 Jul
Netflix shares dropped 11% after Q2 2026 revenue of $12.56B missed expectations and Q3 guidance of $12.86B fell short of Wall Street's $13B estimate.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
Netflix shares sank nearly 9% after issuing third-quarter revenue guidance below Wall Street's $13 billion estimate.
BeInCrypto•Darryn Pollock17 Jul
Netflix produced 17 minutes of AI-enhanced documentary footage at half the cost, signaling major shifts in content economics and AI compute demand.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
Netflix's AI integration in post-production could democratize high-end VFX, pressuring competitors to adopt similar technologies rapidly.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16 Jul
Elon Musk's Grok AI looked at Netflix trading at $73.83 and predicts for $85 to $92 price prediction within 30 days. That is a 15% to 25% rally on a stock that just gave back 40% of its value.