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According to Jinshi reports, U.S. stocks opened with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.12%, the S&P 500 up 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.25%. Netflix (NFLX.O) fell over 5% due to the company's first-quarter performance guidance falling short of expectations and pausing its stock buyback. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) dropped 2.9%, as the company's performance outlook was below market expectations.

Netflix recently announced the official start of filming the cryptocurrency-themed romantic comedy film "One Attempt Remaining," marking the first time the crypto industry enters the mainstream Hollywood spotlight in a light-hearted comedic form. The film is directed by Kay Cannon and stars Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner, with a plot revolving around a pair of ex-couples racing against time to recover their cryptocurrency wallet password.Industry insiders point out that in the past, cryptocurrencies were often associated with crime, money laundering, or speculative bubbles in film and television works, leading to a negative image, and they mostly appeared in independent films or niche genres. As cryptocurrency technology gradually moves into the mainstream and public awareness increases, this singular narrative is slowly changing.Several filmmakers and Web3 practitioners believe that the lack of deep integration of cryptocurrency into daily life is a significant reason for its long absence from mainstream screens. However, as the concepts of tokenization of real-world assets, cryptocurrency payments, and wallets become more understood by the public, film and television works are beginning to attempt to make the blockchain mechanism itself the core of their narratives.Industry expectations suggest that if cryptocurrency plays a more important role in the global economy in the future, its themes will appear more frequently in commercial films, adventure films, and heist movies, and the on-screen image of cryptocurrency is expected to move from the "gray area" to a more three-dimensional and diverse representation.

Streaming service giant Netflix has announced the acquisition of the metaverse identity platform Ready Player Me, which is backed by a16z. The specific acquisition amount and terms have not been disclosed. It is reported that Ready Player Me will cease operations on January 31, 2026, and all team members will be integrated into Netflix.According to previous reports, Ready Player Me has raised approximately $72 million in investments, with several industry notable figures such as Roblox co-founder David Baszucki, Twitch co-founder Justin Kan, and GitHub co-founder Tom Preston-Werner being investors in the company.

According to Jinshi reports, U.S. stocks opened with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.12%, the S&P 500 up 0.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.07%. Netflix (NFLX.O) opened up 1.66%, after Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O) board rejected Paramount Pictures' hostile takeover bid and continued to recommend a deal with Netflix. Oracle (ORCL.N) opened down 3.02%, with reports that its $10 billion Michigan data center project is stalled, but the company later responded that the related equity transaction is still proceeding as planned.

Carl Rinsch, the director who previously directed Keanu Reeves in the 2013 film "47 Ronin," has been convicted of telecommunications fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors accused Rinsch of misappropriating $11 million received from Netflix and using part of the funds to purchase cryptocurrency.An earlier report stated that Carl Rinsch invested $4 million of that amount in Dogecoin, ultimately profiting to $27 million, but then squandered most of the profits on luxury goods. Rinsch faces a maximum sentence of 90 years and will be formally sentenced on April 17, 2026.

According to Jinshi reports, U.S. stocks closed lower on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average initially down 0.45%, the S&P 500 index down 0.3%, and the Nasdaq down 0.1%. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O) rose 4.4%, while Netflix (NFLX.O) and Tesla (TSLA.O) fell over 3%, and Google (GOOG.O) fell over 2%. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index slightly increased, with Baidu (BIDU.O) rising over 3%.

According to Jinshi, U.S. tech stocks are rising before the market opens, with Micron Technology up over 4% pre-market, and Netflix, Meta Platforms, and AMD all up over 1.2%. Nvidia and Qualcomm are up about 1%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Nasdaq has widened its decline to 1%. Netflix (NFLX.O) shares fell by 3.9%, poised to create the largest single-day drop in over a month.

ChainCatcher news reports that according to 4E observations, ETH briefly broke through $4600, with a market capitalization of approximately $556 billion, surpassing streaming giant Netflix and ranking 25th in the global asset market capitalization leaderboard. Market analysts believe that Ethereum's continued expansion in DeFi, NFTs, and Layer 2 ecosystems is attracting more institutional and mainstream capital attention.U.S. SEC filings show that stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group plans to sell 2 million shares, with shareholders including co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire collectively selling 8 million shares. Based on Tuesday's closing price of $163.21, the total amount from this stock sale is approximately $1.63 billion. Industry insiders believe this move may provide funding support for Circle's IPO and expansion of global settlement services.On the macro front, Annex Wealth Management Chief Economist Brian Jacobsen stated that if market inflation expectations remain controllable in the coming months, the Federal Reserve is likely to restart interest rate cuts in September. The latest data shows that the U.S. core CPI for July rose to an annual rate of 3.1%, reaching a five-month high, which has intensified market focus on monetary policy direction.In the precious metals market, Trump denied that gold would be taxed, and UBS maintained its mid-term forecast of $3500 per ounce, noting that if geopolitical or economic conditions worsen, gold prices could further rise to $3800.4E reminds investors: The combination of macro policy expectations and hot events in the crypto market may accelerate market sentiment fluctuations in the short term. Investors are advised to pay attention to developments in the Ethereum ecosystem and changes in global liquidity, seize structural opportunities, and manage their positions effectively.

ChainCatcher news, according to 8Marketcap data, as ETH briefly broke through 4600 USD, the market capitalization of ETH is temporarily reported at 556 billion USD, surpassing Netflix to rank 25th in global asset market value.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinTelegraph, the Netflix reality show "The House of Streams" will invite Twitch streamers to compete for a prize of 1 BTC (currently worth over $104,000). The show's website issued a statement in May warning that someone was using the show's brand for fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes and clearly stated support for Bitcoin, while not supporting any other meme coins.

ChainCatcher news, Netflix has announced the launch of an 8-episode limited series titled "The Altruists" about the FTX scandal, produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by former U.S. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.The series tells the story of two young idealists who attempt to rapidly reshape the global financial system, ultimately getting caught up in a conspiracy to misappropriate approximately $8 billion. As a result, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison, and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison was sentenced to 2 years.

According to ChainCatcher, as reported by Beincrypto, streaming giant Netflix is planning to produce a movie based on the 2022 FTX collapse, which is currently in the crucial casting stage.Emmy Award winner Julia Garner is expected to play the convicted former CEO of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, while "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" star Evan Peters may portray Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). Oscar-winning screenwriter Graham Moore is in talks to take on the writing duties.The film is said to frame its narrative around a love story, recreating how this cryptocurrency empire, once valued at $32 billion, collapsed in just two weeks. If Garner confirms her role, it will mark her second portrayal of a financial fraud case protagonist after "Inventing Anna."Industry insiders point out that the project is still in the early development stage, and about 60% of the scripts greenlit in Hollywood each year ultimately do not get produced.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the metaverse technology company Futureverse announced the acquisition of the digital collectibles platform Candy Digital on April 16, 2025, with the transaction amount undisclosed. This acquisition gives Futureverse access to Candy Digital's 4 million digital collectibles and 1.5 million user accounts, as well as partnerships with blue-chip brands such as Netflix, DC Comics, and MLB.It is reported that Futureverse was established at the end of 2022 and completed a $54 million Series A funding round in 2023, with a valuation of approximately $1 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the director of the movie "47 Ronin," Carl Rinsch, has been arrested for allegedly embezzling $11 million from Netflix and is facing charges of telecommunications fraud and money laundering.Prosecutors allege that Rinsch applied for additional funds from Netflix in 2020 under the pretext of completing the sci-fi series "White Horse," but actually transferred the money into his personal account for investment trading.According to the indictment, Rinsch had lost more than half of the funds by the end of April 2020, using them for highly speculative options and cryptocurrency trading. Reports indicate that if convicted on all charges, Rinsch could face up to 90 years in prison.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Daily Mail, a lawsuit alleges that Facebook's parent company Meta reportedly allowed streaming giant Netflix to view its users' private messages for "nearly a decade" to help Netflix better tailor content for its users.Court documents unsealed on March 23 revealed details of a major antitrust lawsuit filed against Meta last April. The class action was brought by American citizens Maximilian Klein and Sarah Grabert, accusing Netflix and Facebook of having a "special relationship," claiming that Facebook allowed Netflix "customized access" to user data. The two Silicon Valley companies also agreed to "customized partnerships and integrations" at least since 2011, which helped enhance Facebook's advertising targeting and ranking models.