Hot off the heels of yesterday’s open letter addressing the state of the brand and its future, Xbox has gone and got itself a shiny new logo! And with it, a repeat of the new slogan: We are Xbox.
There’s not a whole lot more to say really. It brings back a more classic look, ditching the white for the old-school Xbox green, and so far the social media reaction has been positive.
The post got replies from other big green brands like Razer and Mountain Dew, celebrating the return of the classic colour.
It’s just a picture, but combined with everything else over the last week, like lowering the cost of Game Pass and the open letter, Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma is managing to generate some buzz. Of course, it’s all just show at the moment. Can Xbox really turn it around? Even though there is talk about reevaluating exclusivity, can Xbox put the genie back in the bottle, or will it continue to be the world’s biggest 3rd party publisher?
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Today’s top news:
Crypto majors are slightly green despite oil grinding higher; BTC at $78.3k
BTC ETFs continue green streak with another $223M in net inflows
Soldier arrested for making $400k on Polymarket inside trading Maduro raid
Tether executes its biggest freeze ever impacting $344M USDT on Tron
MegaETH confirms TGE for April 30th; MEGA -15%
🚩Soldier Arrested for $400K Polymarket Insider Bet on Maduro Raid
The Department of Justice announced Thursday that Army Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, has been arrested and charged with using classified military information to profit on Polymarket.
Van Dyke participated in Operation Absolute Resolve, the January 3 raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and placed 13 bets on the platform between December 26 and January 2 using a VPN to mask his location.
He wagered approximately $33,000 across contracts tied to whether Maduro would be removed, whether US forces would invade Venezuela, and related outcomes. When the operation succeeded, he walked away with over $409,000 in winnings and immediately moved most of the proceeds to a foreign crypto wallet before depositing the remainder into a newly created brokerage account.
The DOJ charged Van Dyke with unlawful use of confidential government information, theft of government information, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and making an unlawful monetary transaction. The CFTC filed a parallel civil complaint the same day. Polymarket said it identified the account independently, referred the matter to the DOJ, and cooperated fully with the investigation.
Trump, asked about the arrest Thursday, said: “The whole world, unfortunately, has become somewhat of a casino… I was never much in favor of it. I don’t like it conceptually.”
Unfortunately, Trump is probably right…
🥶 Tether Freezes $344M in USDT – Its Largest Enforcement Action Ever
Tether announced Thursday that it froze $344 million in USDT across two wallets on the Tron blockchain following requests from US law enforcement. One wallet held $212.9 million, the other $131.3 million.
The freeze was coordinated with OFAC and multiple US agencies after the addresses were flagged for suspected sanctions evasion and criminal network activity. Tether moved to restrict the assets before the funds could be transferred further. The company did not identify the wallet owners or specify the nature of the underlying criminal activity.
The action is the largest single enforcement freeze in Tether’s history. To date, Tether has worked with more than 340 law enforcement agencies across 65 countries and has frozen a total of $4.4 billion in assets, including $2.1 billion tied to US agencies. CEO Paolo Ardoino: “USDT is not a safe haven for illicit activity. When credible links to sanctioned entities or criminal networks are identified, we act immediately and decisively. Recent events have shown what happens when platforms fail to move quickly.”
That last line is a direct reference to Circle. During the $285 million Drift Protocol exploit earlier this month, $230 million in USDC moved through Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol during US business hours. Circle declined to freeze the funds, citing the absence of a formal law enforcement request or OFAC designation at the time. Tether, by contrast, contributed $127.5 million toward Drift’s recovery plan. Tether is certainly doing its part to separate itself from Circle…
⚖️ SBF Drops New Trial Bid, Says He Won’t Get a Fair Hearing
Sam Bankman-Fried filed a letter withdrawing his Rule 33 motion for a new trial.
The withdrawal was without prejudice, meaning he can refile once his pending Second Circuit appeal is resolved.
His reason, stated directly to Judge Lewis Kaplan: “I do not believe I will get a fair hearing on this topic in front of you.”
The motion itself had been filed in February by his mother, attorney Barbara Fried, on his behalf, which prompted Judge Kaplan to order clarification on who actually wrote it. SBF confirmed in Thursday’s letter that he conceived the arguments, drafted multiple versions, and did most of the legal research himself while incarcerated, with his parents making editorial suggestions and a New York attorney providing limited input.
His Second Circuit appeal arguing the trial was “fundamentally unfair” remains active, as does his request for reassignment away from Kaplan, whom he has accused of “extreme bias.” He is currently serving a 25-year sentence for seven counts of fraud and conspiracy tied to FTX’s 2022 collapse.
🤖 Meta Is Cutting 8,000 Jobs to Pay for Its AI Spending Spree
Meta announced Thursday it will lay off approximately 8,000 employees, about 10% of its total workforce, effective May 20.
An internal memo stated the reason: “We’re doing this as part of our continued effort to run the company more efficiently and to allow us to offset the other investments we’re making.”
Those other investments are AI. Meta spent $72 billion on capital expenditures in 2025 and projects that number to climb to between $115 and $135 billion in 2026, driven primarily by its Meta Superintelligence Labs and data center buildout.
Middle management and non-engineering roles are expected to take the biggest hit. Meta also closed 6,000 open positions that will no longer be filled.
This follows Zuckerberg’s comment on the January earnings call that 2026 would be “the year that AI starts to dramatically change the way that we work,” and it’s clearly starting to have its impact.
🌎 Macro Crypto and Markets
Crypto majors are slightly green; BTC +1% at $78.3k; ETH +1 at $2,330; SOL +1% at $86; HYPE even at $41.10
Stable (+14%), ZEC (+12%) and ALGO (+6%) led top movers
Oil +3% at $97; Gold -0.4% at $4,680
Stock futures are mixed with the Dow red but Nasdaq +1% premarket despite oil jumping all week
Wisconsin sued 5 prediction markets (Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood and Cryptocom) alleging that they operate as unlicensed gambling vs financial platforms
Pavel Durov (Telegram founder) announced that TON will cut its transaction fees by 6x, and soon most transactions will have no fees at all
Corporate Treasuries & ETFs
Meme Coin Tracker
Meme leaders were green on the day; DOGE +3%, SHIB +2%, PEPE +3%, TRUMP +1%, BONK +2%, PENGU +4%, SPX +5%, FARTCOIN +3%
CR7 (+38x to $15M), Eloncoin (+105x), Zerebro (+30%) and Buttcoin (+20%) led notable movers
AIB (America Is Back) soared 70,000% to $5M on ETH
💰 Token, Airdrop & Protocol Tracker
🚚 What is happening in NFTs?
NFT leaders were mostly flat; Punks +1% at 29ETH, BAYC +1% at 8.74 ETH, Pudgy -1.5% at 4.62 ETH; Hypurr’s -3% at 375 HYPE
Good Vibes Club (+9%) and Azuki (+16%) led notable movers
A Skulls of Luci sold for $375k along with the accompanying Mask (2nd major sale this week)
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I’m A Celebrity star Adam Thomas has been dealt a fresh blow by bookies ahead of tonight’s live final.
The final of ITV’s all-stars spin-off show I’m A Celebrity South Africa airs tonight (April 24). And while many viewers had tipped Adam as a frontrunner, the latest odds suggest another campmate could be about to steal the Legend title…
Adam Thomas has had a tough time on I’m A Celebrity – and now bookies have handed him another blow (Credit: ITV)
I’m A Celebrity live final blow for Adam Thomas
It’s been a turbulent few weeks for Adam in the South Africa camp. From explosive clashes with David Haye to his headline-making row with Jimmy Bullard, the actor’s journey has been anything but smooth.
And now, just hours before the final, he’s been dealt another setback. This time by bookmakers William Hill.
Harry Redknapp is now tipped to win the show (Credit: ITV)
Despite strong fan support – and some even predicting a last-minute “sympathy vote” – Adam is no longer the clear favourite to win.
Harry Redknapp tipped to win again
Instead, former King of the Jungle Harry Redknapp is now leading the pack to take the Legend crown.
According to the latest odds, Harry sits at 2/5 to win, putting him firmly ahead of Adam, who follows at 15/8.
Meanwhile, Sir Mo Farah is currently priced at 12/1. That means Craig Charles is trailing behind at 33/1 – making him the outsider going into the final.
Sir Mo Farah is currently third favourite (Credit: ITV)
‘Harry leads the way!’
A spokesperson said: “Harry Redknapp leads the way with us to replicate his 2018 success and triumph tonight’s live I’m A Celebrity South Africa final.
“The beloved former Premier League boss is the firm 2/5 favourite to win the second edition of the all-stars series. He leads the pack from Adam Thomas (15/8), who was handed a lifeline to reach the latter stages of the show.
“Sir Mo Farah occupies third in the betting at 12/1. With Craig Charles completing an all-male final at 33/1.”
Read more: I’m A Celebrity fans raging over all-male final as Scarlett Moffatt weeps over elimination
So who wins? You decide! The I’m A Celebrity live final starts at 7.30pm on ITV1 tonight (April 24).
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The frog meta never really dies in crypto. From Pepe’s billion-dollar market cap to the endless parade of Kermit clones, frog-themed tokens have a strange, stubborn staying power. Now, in 2026, a new contender is croaking for attention: Peace Frog (PEACE), a Solana-based meme coin that boldly claims it existed before the frog trend even began — and is trying to turn that origin story into momentum.
But is there anything real behind the vibes? Let’s dig in.
The Origin Story: “Before Pepe, There Was Peace Frog”
Peace Frog‘s tagline isn’t just marketing fluff — it has cultural roots. The project traces its lineage directly to Matt Furie’s original 2004 drawing of Peace Frog, which predates Pepe the Frog by several years. That’s a legitimate piece of internet history, and the team leans into it hard.
The coin also draws on broader counterculture symbolism — referencing Jim Morrison’s 1970 song “Peace Frog” and an ethos that deliberately contrasts with the loud, chaotic energy most meme coins project. The project’s stated ethos is “Feels peaceful, man” — a brand identity built around calm confidence even during violent market swings.
Whether that’s genuine philosophy or clever positioning, it does set PEACE apart in a crowded space where most meme coins are screaming for attention with identical cartoon dogs and rockets.
Peace Frog website
What Is PEACE, Exactly?
Peace Frog coin, also known as PEACE, is a meme-based cryptocurrency launched on the Solana blockchain, designed as a community-focused token that emphasizes narrative and symbolism rather than technical complexity.At its core, it represents a deliberate shift from chaos to calm — a rare brand promise in the meme coin world.
The current circulating supply of Peace Frog is approximately 999.99 million tokens, with a maximum supply of 1 billion. Its all-time high of $0.009352 was reached on April 22, 2026, and the token currently carries a market cap of around $8.31 million with a 24-hour trading volume of $7.96 million.
The project launched on Pump.fun, the popular Solana meme coin launchpad, and quickly gained traction. It surged 25% following a viral social media campaign and community-driven events, reaching significant early attention in the memecoin sector.
PEACE 1D price chart (Source: CryptoRank)
What’s Actually Under the Hood?
This is where things get more interesting — and more nuanced — than your average meme coin.
The PEACE ecosystem is built around three components that go slightly beyond pure speculation:
DEX Trading via Raydium. Peace Frog uses Solana’s Raydium integration as its primary liquidity hub, enabling token swaps with minimal slippage via an automated market maker (AMM). Solana’s architecture means transactions are fast and fees are near zero — a meaningful practical advantage over legacy chains like Ethereum where gas costs can eat into small trades.
Holder Rewards. The token includes a reflection and airdrop mechanism built into Solana smart contracts. A token-burning mechanism on transfers creates mild deflationary pressure, theoretically rewarding long-term holders as supply gradually shrinks.
Meme Vaults (Staking Pools). The project offers yield farming through staking pools — a feature aimed at reducing the “buy and dump” cycle that kills most meme coins within weeks. By giving holders a financial incentive to stay, the project is betting on community retention over short-term speculation.
Crucially, the project is 100% community-owned with no VC allocation or developer wallets — a transparency point that resonates strongly with retail crypto communities burned by insider selloffs in previous cycles.
The Frog Meta in 2026: Why Now?
Frog tokens have had remarkable longevity in crypto culture. Pepe (PEPE), which launched in 2023 as a tribute to the Pepe the Frog internet meme, saw its market cap reach $1.6 billion at its peak, minting millionaires out of early holders and sparking what many called a “memecoin season.”
PEACE is riding that same cultural wave while trying to position itself as the more thoughtful, community-grounded alternative. Where Pepe leaned into chaos and irony, Peace Frog’s branding is deliberately softer — community art, music, memes, and culture rather than pure speculation fever.
In 2026, the project has expanded its ecosystem through partnerships in gaming and social tokens, with a partnership with a gaming platform announced in April 2026. These integrations, if they gain traction, could provide utility hooks that most meme coins never develop.
The Frog Meta in 2026: Why Now?
The Honest Risk Assessment
Here’s where we have to be straight with you: meme coins are, by their nature, high-risk, sentiment-driven assets.
PEACE hit its all-time high of $0.00045 in early 2025 during a meme coin frenzy fueled by celebrity endorsements and viral TikTok challenges, then dropped to an all-time low of $0.00008 amid a broader market correction triggered by regulatory news. That’s an 82% drawdown. Brutal.
Holdings are somewhat concentrated, with the top 10 holders controlling approximately 40% of supply — meaning whale activity can significantly move price in either direction, and smaller investors are exposed to sudden exits.
Its appeal comes from cultural storytelling and market sentiment rather than fundamentals. That’s both the charm and the danger. Sentiment is real until it isn’t.
The Honest Risk Assessment
So Does PEACE Have Anything Behind It?
More than most meme coins — but less than a utility token. That’s the honest answer.
What PEACE has going for it: a genuine cultural origin story, a clean no-dev-wallet structure, Solana’s speed and cost advantages, a growing holder base, and ecosystem features (staking, holder rewards) that incentivize retention over dumping.
What it lacks: a named team, a whitepaper with verifiable roadmap commitments, and the kind of institutional legitimacy that would protect it during a prolonged bear market.
If you’re evaluating PEACE, the question isn’t really “is this a good project?” — by meme coin standards, it’s one of the more thoughtful ones. The real question is whether the cultural narrative and community tools are strong enough to survive the inevitable hype cycle correction.
The frog meta has proven it can outlast its critics. Whether Peace Frog becomes part of that legacy or fades with the next market shift depends almost entirely on whether its community keeps showing up.
As always with meme coins: only risk what you can afford to lose entirely, and never confuse a good story for a guaranteed return.
There are no cartoon apes. No pixelated punks. No penguin profile pictures. And yet, week after week, a platform called Courtyard is sitting comfortably at the top of the NFT sales charts — quietly outpacing some of the most iconic names in crypto collectibles history.
So what exactly is Courtyard, and how is it pulling this off?
What Is Courtyard NFT?
Courtyard is a marketplace built on the Polygon blockchain that does something genuinely different in the NFT world: it tokenizes real, physical collectibles. We’re talking about graded Pokémon cards, sports cards, and other high-value physical items that collectors actually hold, grade, and treasure in the real world.
Here’s how it works.
A collector sends their physical item — say, a PSA-graded first-edition Charizard — to a Brink’s vault. Yes, that Brink’s, the global security giant that typically guards gold bars and fine art. Courtyard then mints an NFT on the Polygon network that represents legal ownership of that exact physical card. From that point on, the card can be bought, sold, or traded entirely online, without anyone ever having to ship it anywhere. If an owner eventually wants the physical card in their hands, they can redeem it at any time.
It’s a simple idea with a surprisingly elegant solution to a problem that has plagued online collectibles trading for decades: how do you trust that what you’re buying is real, and how do you trade it safely?
What Is Courtyard NFT?
The Numbers That Are Turning Heads
Courtyard isn’t just an interesting concept anymore — it’s a dominant market force, and the April 2026 data makes that undeniable.
For the week ending April 20, 2026, Courtyard ranked first among all NFT collections globally by weekly sales volume, posting $7.82 million on the Polygon blockchain, according toThe Market Periodical. That figure came during a week when total NFT sales across all platforms reached $60.42 million, a 12.12% increase, with NFT buyers surging nearly 92% to over 103,000 participants.
The week prior told an equally striking story. According to CryptoSlam data published on April 19, 2026, Courtyard led the entire top-10 NFT rankings with $8.6 million in sales, 101,767 transactions, and 15,744 buyers— dwarfing every other collection on the list. CryptoPunks, by contrast, came in ninth place that same week, with an overall declining trend in sales, transactions, buyers, and sellers.
That contrast tells an important story. When CryptoPunks does post big weekly numbers, it’s typically a handful of ultra-wealthy collectors making massive single trades. Courtyard’s numbers reflect tens of thousands of everyday transactions from a broad, active user base — a fundamentally different kind of market health.
Courtyard Data on Opensea
Consistent Dominance, Not a One-Week Flash
What’s remarkable about Courtyard’s position isn’t just any single week — it’s the consistency. At the end of March 2026, Courtyard again dominated the top-10 NFT rankings with $6.29 million in sales and over 80,000 transactions, attracting more than 11,600 buyers. Around the same period, Cryptonomist reported Courtyard posted $6.47 million in volume from 78,925 transactions and 10,960 buyers, with buyer numbers rising over 653% from the previous period— a sign of rapidly expanding participation, not just repeat traders cycling through the same assets.
As of 2026, CryptoSlam’s tracker shows Courtyard has a total supply of over 5.1 million NFTs, representing a staggering number of real, physical collectibles that have been vaulted, authenticated, and brought on-chain.
Why It Works: Real Things, Real Value
The secret to Courtyard’s traction lies in a broader trend reshaping the crypto space: real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The concept is straightforward — take something valuable that exists in the physical world, put verifiable proof of its ownership on a blockchain, and suddenly it becomes far easier to trade, verify, and transfer globally.
For collectibles, this solves genuine, longstanding problems. Anyone who has sold a rare card on eBay knows the anxiety of shipping a fragile, irreplaceable item across the country. Anyone who has bought one knows the uncertainty of trusting a seller’s photographs. Courtyard eliminates both. The physical item never moves unless the final owner requests it, and the NFT’s on-chain history provides a transparent, tamper-proof record of every ownership transfer.
Nicolas le Jeune, Courtyard’s co-founder and CEO, started the company after noticing the natural overlap between trading cards and NFTs. Trading cards, he has argued, are essentially the grandfather of NFTs — both are collectible items that people love and assign real value to, trading hands based on rarity, condition, and nostalgia. The goal from day one was to make the experience feel as seamless as buying anything else online: no crypto complexity, no gas fees passed to the user, just a clean interface where the blockchain does the heavy lifting in the background.
Why It Works: Real Things, Real Value
Pokémon, Polygon, and a Growing Universe
Courtyard launched with Pokémon cards deliberately. The generation that grew up collecting them is now old enough to have disposable income and a comfort level with digital transactions. The first drop — sealed packs that buyers could open and reveal digitally, replicating the classic childhood experience — minted out within hours.
Since then, the platform has expanded well beyond its origins, bringing millions of physical collectibles onto the blockchain. Polygon was a natural fit as the underlying network. Its low transaction fees and high throughput make it practical for a marketplace where items might sell for anywhere from $20 to hundreds of thousands of dollars — Courtyard once hosted an auction for a rare 1st edition Charizard that drew bids approaching $180,000. Running those volumes on Ethereum’s mainnet would have made smaller trades economically unviable, pricing out the everyday collector entirely.
Today, Courtyard has 459,732 NFTs tracked on CoinGecko alone, held by 66,754 unique owners, with the CryptoSlam total supply figure suggesting the full ecosystem runs into the millions of tokenized items.
Courtyard Pokemon Pack
A Maturing NFT Market Finds Its Footing
Courtyard’s rise also reflects something broader happening in the NFT space in 2026. Industry analysts note that the market is moving away from speculative hype toward more sustainable digital asset modelsReelfinancial — and in that environment, platforms with clear, tangible value propositions are the ones holding up.
Recent data shows that while buyer participation has rebounded sharply, the gap between buyer growth and sales volume growth suggests new entrants are deploying smaller amounts of capital— cautious but genuine engagement, the kind that tends to build lasting markets rather than boom-and-bust cycles.
Courtyard sits perfectly in that moment. Its NFTs aren’t valuable because of hype cycles or celebrity endorsements. They’re valuable because there is a real, graded, authenticated physical object sitting in a vault that corresponds to each token. That’s not a pitch — it’s just a fact you can verify.
The Bigger Picture
The NFT projects that dominated 2021 sold digital bragging rights dressed up as art. Courtyard is selling something older and more universal: the joy of collecting, minus the friction that has always made it frustrating. No shipping risk. No authenticity anxiety. No geographic barriers to finding the card you’ve been hunting for years.
Analysts note that Courtyard’s concentration of activity on Polygon has had a measurable impact at the chain level, with its explosive performance single-handedly driving massive spikes in Polygon’s weekly NFT sales metrics.That’s the kind of influence usually reserved for Ethereum blue-chips.
Week after week in April 2026, with no cartoon avatars and no celebrity drops, Courtyard keeps showing up at the top of the charts. At some point, that stops being a surprise and starts being the story.
Shoe culture has grown to be one of the biggest powers in world style and right at the heart of it is the famous Air Jordan line. What began as a playing basketball shoe has turned into a cultural hit that mixes sports, casual wear and a high-end shoe. In 2026, the need for best Air Jordan shoes keeps going up, with fresh releases, old favorites made new again and special drops getting the notice of shoe fans all over.
Air Jordans are more than just shoes— they show past, identity and new ideas. Each shape holds a story based on how well t͏hey work while taking in today’s style that makes it still important in the fashion world. From the famous Air Jordan 1 to newer models with better tech, the brand has always made sneakers that charm both fans and normal users.
One reason Jordans stay so liked is their flexibility. If you are putting on clothes in a simple way, testing street style or aiming for a smarter look – the right shoes from top ten Jordans can boost your outfit quickly. Their ability to blend great looks with comfort makes them a need-have in every updated closet.
With lots of choices out there, picking the best Jordans can seem hard. Every model brings something special, from looks and colors to ease and rarity. That is why a guide is here to help your choice easier by showing the best 10 Air Jordan shoes of 2026, sorted based on style, fame, comfort and overall effect.
If you are an old collector or just starting your shoe way, this best list will help you find the right shoes to match your style and lift your shoe game this year.
1. Air Jordan 1 High OG
The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG still rules the shoe world in 2026 showing that real icons don’t fade. As one of the best known designs ever made, this style blends history with modern trends making it a must for both collectors and casual users. Its tall design, neat panels and old-style color mix make it very useful, letting it easily go with many kinds of clothes.
Made with high-quality leather, the shoe gives strength while keeping a neat look. As time goes by, the material grows a natural shine, bringing charm and individuality to every pair. The strong style gives good ankle help, while the gentle bottom makes it cozy for wearing all day long. Even if it comes from basketball past, an Air Jordan 1 has gone beyond games to be a world fashion need! One of the best things about this model is its many colors. From classic mixes like black and red to new takes, there is a type for each style choice. It flexibly lets it go well with jeans, cargo pants or even dressy items for a smart-casual vibe.
The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG is more than a shoe, it’s a sign of culture and lasting style. For people looking for the best Jordans, this pair stays an important buy that gives both look and history.
2. Air Jordan 4 Retro
The Air Jordan 4 Retro is one of the more popular and famous shoes in the Jordan line. Its tough design features and sturdy form, this shoe has kept its fame over lots of years while still changing with new styles. In 2026 it stays a top choice among the ten best Jordans, giving a great blend of playing history and casual style.
The key traits of the Air Jordan 4 are its netting, helpful wing holes and clear air padding. These parts not only boost its look but also help with comfort and airflow. The shoe is made to give a tight yet helping fit making it good for both easy wear and active use.
From a look point of view, the Air Jordan 4 is famous for its mix-ability even with its strong shape. It goes very well with loose shapes like big jeans, sweats and large jackets. Its bit heavy style adds more to any getup making it a liked choice among trend-setting persons.
Another cause for its lasting charm is the regular launch of new and rare colors. These changes keep the shape lively while keeping its famous style. Whether you like simple shades or bold patterns, an Air Jordan 4 gives something for all. For people looking for the top Air Jordan shoes that mix history, ease and strong style the Air Jordan 4 Retro is a great pick.
3. Air Jordan 3 Retro
The Air Jordan 3 Retr͏o is a good blend of fresh thoughts and old style, which makes it one of the best liked shoes in the Jordan team. It is known͏ for showing Air cushion and high-quality details, this model has found its spot among best Jordans for comfort and style.
One of the most unique parts of the Air Jordan 3 is its use of rough layers, which give depth and style to the look. Mixed with a good leather build, the shoe gives a fancy feel but keeps strength. The mid-top shape finds a mix between help and bendiness making it great for daily use.
Ease is a big plus of this model. The clear Air part in the bottom gives great softening, lessening shock and making for a nice walk. The stuffed neck and good shape fit make it even better to wear, perfect for long use.
From a view point, the Air Jordan 3 is really bendy. Its plain design helps it fit well with lots of types of clothes, from cozy street wear to fancier outfits. Whether put on with jeans or dress pants and workout clothes; it always brings a tidy style.
The Air Jordan 3 Retro keeps changing with fresh shades and tiny design changes, keeping it popular in 2026. For anyone wanting a shoe that blends comfort, history and simple style this model is a great choice among the top ten Air Jordan shoes.
4. Air Jordan 11 Retro
The Air Jordan 11 Retro is seen as a really nice s͏hoe in the Jordan group. Its sleek appearance and fine materials make it stand out, making it a great choice for folks who want style in their footwear. In 2026 it’s still one of the top Air Jordan picks for fashion and strength.
The largest special thing about Air Jordan 11 is its bright patent leather upper which gives a nice and sleek look. This is helped by airy mesh pieces that boost comfort and bendability. The mix of materials makes a one-of-a-kind balance between fancy and use.
Easy is a main good point of this model. The whole-length air padding gives great help, making it perfect for all-day use. The safe fit and light build make it even better, making sure you have a nice time without losing style.
One reason the Air Jordan 11 stays popular is its use. It can switch from casual wear to nicer looks, making it good for many events. Whether worn with jeans, joggers or even some formal dress, it gives a bit of class to any outfit.
With its famous look and steady new ideas, the Air Jordan 11 Retro stays a must-have in the shoe world. For folks wanting to get one of the top ten Jordans this style gives a nice blend of fancy ease and classic appeal.
5. Air Jordan 5 Retro
The Air Jordan 5 Retro is a shiny and lively shoe that keeps getting seen in 2026. Known for its bold style bits and sporty look, this kind is liked by folks who enjoy striking shoes. It quickly stands out as one of the top jordans for its special shape and powerful presence.
The shoe has unique parts like shiny bits, shaped bottoms and net sides. These things not only make it look good but also help with airflow and use. The tall style gives great support for the ankle, making it a smart pick for doing stuff.
Ease is another great part of the Air Jordan 5. The soft bottom makes for a smooth and helpful feel, while ͏the stuffed inside adds to total ease. Even with its bright look, the shoe stays light enough for daily wear.
Making the Air Jordan 5 look nice is about liking its strong style. It goes well with outfits that are taken from street wear like loose pants, hoodies and large jackets. Its unique shape gives extra life and character to every outfit.
The Air Jordan 5 Retro keeps changing with new shades and fresh stuff, which helps it stay important in today’s fashion. For people who want a special pair for their collection this shoe is a nice pick in the top 10 Air Jordan sneakers.
6. Air Jordan 6 Retro
The Air Jordan 6 Retro is a great mix of useful design and smooth looks. Famous for its simple shapes and solid build, this shoe stays a top pick among shoe fans in 2026. It stands out from the best Air Jordan shoes for its mix of ease and style.
The shape has holes for air flow and a strong build that gives great help. The tall look m͏akes it steady, good for easy wearing and sports tasks. The whole make is both tough and light, making it useful.
Ease is a main point of the Air Jordan 6. The soft bottom gives a great shock soak, while the stuffed inside promises a tight fit. This makes it great for long use, if you are on the go or just doing your day.
From a looks point of view the Air Jordan 6 is flexible and simple to match with different clothes. Its smooth shape helps it go well with both everyday and a bit dressier styles. Whether you wear it with jeans, sweatpants or layered clothes it often gives a neat look.
With its classic look and steady function, the Air Jordan 6 Retro stays a good pick in the best ten Jordans. It is a great choice for anyone looking for a trendy but useful shoe.
7. Air Jordan 12 Retro
The Air Jordan 12 Retro is known for its special look and great comfort, making it a top choice in 2026. Inspired by quickness and skill, this shoe offers a different style that makes it stand out from other kinds in the best Jordans group.
The look has padded sections and a smooth shape, making it neat and up-to-date. The stuff used is strong and top-notch, making sure it lasts a long time. The whole build gives great help, which makes it good for daily wear.
Ease is one of the best parts of an Air Jordan 12. The soft padding setup is made to give top support and steadiness, making it great for long times of use. The shape helps with motion, making sure you have a nice feel.
Dressing the Air Jordan 12 is quite simple because of its neat and even style. It goes well with everyday clothes, like jeans and sweats, while also matching more fancy street looks. Its special look gives a little flair to any outfit.
The Air Jordan 12 Retro stays a liked choice among shoe fans. For people wanting a mix of ease, performance and unique style, it keeps being a top pick in the 10 Air Jordans sneakers.
8. Air Jordan 13 Retro
The Air Jordan 13 Retro is a nice and sporty shoe that still stands out as one of the best jordans in 2026. Known for its sleek look and good build, this type gives a classy vibe to sport shoes.
The shape has a firm top with good materials that boost strength and look. The clear edges and simple details make it smooth, fitting for both relaxed and partly formal places.
Comfort is a big point of the Air Jordan 13. The soft stuff gives great help, making sure a nice and easy time. The strong build adds steadiness, making it an okay pick for daily use. From a look point of view, the Air Jordan 13 is handy and ͏simple to fit into many outfits. It matches well with both casual and some fancy clothes, making it a handy piece of any wardrobe.
The Air Jordan 13 Retro keeps being a hit with shoe fans. For folks wanting a blend of style, comfort and strength it still is a good pick in the top ten air jordan shoes.
9. Air Jordan 1 Low
The Air Jordan 1 Low gives a new and flexible look to the classic Air Jordan 1 shape. Made for daily use, this type offers a more easy-going and simple choice while keeping the famous charm of the first one. It’s a good pick among the best Air ͏Jordan shoes for casual dress.
The short-top shape boosts ease and bendiness, making it great for everyday use. Made with fine stuff, the shoe gives strength while keeping a light touch. The soft bottom makes sure you feel good all day long.
One of the main benefits of Air Jordan 1 Low is its mix-ability. It goes well with many types of clothes, from relaxed street wear to neat casual looks. Its simple and tidy design makes it easy to match, no matter your taste.
The choice of different colors makes it more appealing, letting users pick what fits their style. If you enjoy gentle colors or bold designs, there’s a form for every type of liking. The Air Jordan 1 Low is good for folks wanting a comfy and nice shoe for everyday wear. It stays a well-liked pick in the best ten Jordans; it gives a mix of tradition and new style.
10. Air Jordan 14 Retro
The Air Jordan 14 Retro is a nice and good shoe that stands out for its fresh design and clean style. Based on speed and precision, this model is a unique piece of the best Air Jordan set in 2026.
The view has gentle curves and a smooth form, making it trendy and new. The stuff used is strong and light, giving you lasting use and ease. Ease is a big plus of the Air Jordan 14. The soft pads give great help, making it good for long wear. The comfy shape helps with motion, keeping a nice feel.
Making the Air Jordan 14 look good is easy because of its simple and new look. It fits well with both chill and smart outfits, making it a handy choice for lots of occasions. The Air Jordan 14 Retro stays a popular pick among shoe lovers. For people looking for a smooth and nice-looking shoe with good working traits, it stays as an awesome pick in the top ten Jordans.
How to Choose the Best Jordans
Picking the best Jordans needs a mix of looks, ease and use. With lots of famous shapes around, the right pair really depends on how you mean to wear them and what suits your style. Whether you’re a shoe saver or just want shoes for daily use, knowing main points can help you make the best pick.
First, think of the goal. If you need shoes for daily wear, bendy kinds like Air Jordan 1 or Air Jordan 1 Low are nice picks. They are easy to match and go well with casual clothes. For a more eye-catching look, larger shapes like Air Jordan 4 or Air Jordan 5 give a strong feel and boost street style. If comfort and performance is important, types like Air Jordan 11 or Air Jordan 13 offer good padding and help.
Ease is another key part. While all Jordans look good, some fit better for long use. Check for things like Air padding, soft collars and airy stuff to make sure you feel your best during the day.
Style and shades also help a lot. Plain colors like black, white and gray give you choices and can go with many outfits while special or bright colors make you noti͏ceable. Your clothes should lead your pick, making sure the shoes match your full look.
At last think about being special and lasting worth. Some Jordans are very collectible and can even grow in value as time goes by. Putting cash in old designs makes sure they will always seem nice which means they are a smart choice for a sneaker crew.
Why Air Jordans Continue to Dominate Sneaker Culture in 2026
The strong fame of Air Jordans in 2026 shows their special social meaning and ability to change with style changes. What started as a sports shoe has turned into a worldwide sign of style, self and rarity. The best ten Jordans still lead not just for their look but for the story they hold. Each launch links today’s buyers to a deep past based in game, new ideas and street life.
One large cause for their continued success is the blend of old and new. Lasting forms are always refreshed with new stuff, bright hues and unique partners which helps them remain key in a fast-changing style world. This way keeps both longtime fans and newcomers interested, making every release seem unique and wanted.
One big thing is how famous people and casual clothes style affect each other. Air Jordans are often shown on sports players, singers and stars, boosting their place as a must-own style piece. This sight helps keep their dreamlike charm while also making them easy to get for more people.
Plus, the range of Jordans is an important part in their success. They mix well into different style types, from easy wear to fancy street look. If you’re getting ready for comfort or want to show a clear message, the top Jordans offer you many choices to dress up.
At last, Air Jordans stay at the top of the shoe scene because they are more than just shoes; they are a way of living. Their ability to change while holding their first appeal means they will keep leading the market for many years to come.
Styling the Best Air Jordan Sneakers for a Modern Look
Dressing the best Air Jordan shoes in 2026 is about finding a blend of comfort, differentness and fresh style trends. With their bright looks and well-known shapes, Jordans have turned into a key part of today’s closets; making them simple to add to many kinds of outfits.
For a laid-back daily look, wearing Jordans with baggy jeans and a plain shirt makes a tidy and simple style. Throwing on extras like hoodies or a bomber jacket makes the whole outfit better while keeping it warm for chilly days. This way works great with old-school styles, letting the shoes stand out without stealing the show.
Clothes that take cues from streetwear keep being a top pick for dressing with the best 10 Air Jordan shoes. Baggy shapes, loose pants and eye-catching jackets go well with the bright look of Jordans making a full and stylish look. This way is great for people who wish to stand out while still feeling at ease.
For a fancier style, Jordans can also be worn with nice clothes. Tight pants, shaped coats and simple accessories make a smart-casual look that mixes fancy with street fashion. Plain colors work well for this classy style since they give choices and elegance.
Paying close attention to little things is important when dressing Jordans. Matching colors, keeping neat shapes and picking the right size can really make the whole outfit better. If you like a relaxed l͏ook or a fancier one, the best Jordans give lots of chances to show your own style with self-assurance.
Are Air Jordans Worth the Investment in 2026?
In 2026, putting money into the best Jordans is more than just getting a nice pair of shoes, it’s about having a part of the fashion past that can last. Air Jordans have shown their value in the shoe market, not only for their well-known looks but also because they sell well later and matter in culture. For collectors and regular buyers alike, they stand for a clever mix of style and investment.
One of the main reasons Jordans keep their worth is their small number. Many drops are made in small amounts, which makes them wanted and special. This short supply often causes higher resale costs, mainly for popular color choices and partnerships. Because of this, some pairs from the best ten Jordans can gain value over time making them a great addition to any collection.
Strongness is one more thing that adds to their worth for money. Made with good stuff and skillful work, Jordans are meant to stay for a long time. Unlike quick fashion shoes they keep their shape and look as time goes by, making sure that your buy stays useful for many years.
Besides money value, Air Jordans also give strong feelings and cultural importance. Each type tells a tale, linking users to times in sports and fashion past. This deeper sense adds to their total charm, making them more than just a useful buy.
In the end, even if styles shift, the mark of great Air Jordan shoes stays the same. If you are getting them for looks, ease or selling later, are Jordans still a good buy in 2026?
Key Trends in Air Jordan Sneakers for 2026
The change of Air Jordans in 2026 shows wider changes in style, tech and what people want. As shoe culture keeps growing, the best 10 Air Jordan shoes are shaped by trends that focus on both new ideas and personal style.
One of the biggest trends ͏is the look at staying green. Companies are more and more using earth-friendly stuff and careful making ways in their styles. This change lets shoppers wear nice Jordans while also backing better clothing choices.
One big trend is the growth of simple and plain color choices. While bright colors still have their spot, lots of new designs show soft shades like tan, gray and one-color looks. These handy picks help in wearing Jordans with different clothes and times making them more useful every day.
Working together still has a big part in changing the market. Team-ups with makers, creators and famous people give new views on old shapes, making special and sought-after items. These work-togethers often turn out to be quick stars among the best ten Jordans drawing in both gatherers and fashion fans.
Tech is also changing style, with better padding, light stuff and more comfort. New Jordans are not only about looks, they are made for using and daily wear. At last, making things personal is getting more popular. Shoppers want shoes that show who they are, which creates a need for designs you can change and special looks. These trends keep the best Air Jordan shoes fresh, important and much wanted in 2026.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Air Jordans
Getting the best Jordans is fun but it’s easy to mess up, especially with a lot of choices in 2026. If you are a first-time buyer or an old collector, staying away from mistakes can help you make a smarter and more happy buy.
One of the most common errors is picking looks over ease. While many shoes in the top ten Jordans seem nice, not eve͏ry one gives the same level of comfort for everyday wear. It’s important to think about things like cushion, how it fits and what it’s supposed to be used for before making a choice. A shoe that seems good but feels bad might be used less often͏. Another usual mistake is not noticing size differences. Air Jordan shoes can shift a little in how they fit depending on the kind. Trying them on or checking size guides beforehand can stop pain and make for a good experience.
Lots of shoppers also miss realness. With the fame of the best 10 Air Jordan shoes, fake items have grown more usual. Buying from good sources and really looking at things like sewing, stuff and boxes can help to dodge phony pairs.
Buying on a whim is another slip to look for. Limited drops often spark rush, making buyers choose fast without thinking if the shoe really matches their taste or wants. Taking time to check your closet and likes makes sure a more smart buy.
At last, ignoring care can cut down the life of your shoes. Good upkeep including washing and a safe place to keep, is key to making your Jordans stay fresh. By not making these errors you can trust you are putting money in a good pair of Air Jordan shoes and enjoy their look and lasting worth.
Also, lots of shoppers don’t see how key it is to have flexibility. Picking a pair that only goes with a few looks can limit when you put them on. Going for neutral or flexible styles helps with better use and worth over time. By avoiding these mistakes you can get the best Air Jordan shoes with trust and enjoy both their look and lasting value.
Conclusion
Air Jordans have kept a place at the top of shoe style for lots of years and in 2026, their strength is bigger than ever. The ten best Jordans on this list show a good mix of past, fresh ideas and now style, making them must-have items in any shoe group. From classic favorites to new hits each pair shows how design has changed and the long-lasting effect of the Jordan story.
What makes the finest Air Jordan shoes really shine is their flexibility. These shoes are not just for the basketball court, they smoothly change into daily wear, helping you show your own style with trust. Whether matched with easy-going street clothes, sporty outfits or even smart-casual looks, Jordans can lift any outfit easily.
One main reason for their f͏ame is they can mix good use and looks. While some types care more about ease and backing, others highlight strong style and meaning in culture. This type makes sure there’s a good match for every person, no matter what they enjoy or how they live.
Putting cash in the best Jordans isn’t only about following fads, it’s about owning a piece of the past. Every shape has a tale, making every pair more special than normal shoes. If you are beginning a set or getting your first pair, choosing from the top 10 Air Jordan shoes ensures lasting worth and timeless beauty. At the end, a nice set of Jordans is one that shows who you are, fits what you want and makes your style better. With lots of great choices around, finding your best pair in 2026 is both fun and good.
FAQs
1. Which is the best Air Jordan of all time?
The Air Jordan 1 High OG is often seen as the top because of its history and many uses.
2. Are Air Jordans good for daily wear?
Yes, lots of types are cozy and good for daily use.
3. Why are Jordans so popular?
Their mix of past, style and uniqueness makes them very wanted.
4. Which Jordans are most comfortable?
Air Jordan 11 and 13 are well known for great padding.
Diablo 4 is gearing up for its biggest post-launch event yet: the upcoming release of the Lord of Hatred expansion. As was the case with Vessel of Hatred before it, expansion releases alter the seasonal flow in a few ways, and Blizzard has now explained how.
The game’s next season – its 13th – has been officially revealed as Season of Reckoning. The new season will kick off alongside the expansion’s release next week, and will be available to all players, just like all previous seasons.
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Although Season of Reckoning will roll out as normal, the season itself won’t be as meaty, at least when it comes to the sort of gameplay mechanics and themes players have come to expect from each new season.
You’ll still find the normal Season Rank chase, Smoldering Ashes, and various rewards at each chapter. Season Blessings will also return, but that’s about it for progression outside of the game itself. If it’s any consolation, there are more goals and objectives to tackle this season.
The even better news is that, according to Blizzard, future seasons will follow the classic format, which makes sense. The new season will come with a battle pass, of course, featuring four Reliquaries, as usual. The first Reliquary is free, while the others are paid.
Blizzard has also confirmed the the pre-load for Lord of Hatred is available now on all platforms. Even if you’re not getting the expansion, patch 3.0.0’s pre-load includes all expansion content regardless, so you may as well pre-download it to be ready for April 27/28. On launch day, you’ll also need to download a smaller patch, version 3.0.1.
In case you missed it, we published our Lord of Hatred review earlier in the week. Give it a read if you’re curious about the expansion’s impact on the narrative, and how it changes core Diablo 4 gameplay.
Ethan Hawke is opening up about his daughter Maya Hawke’s surprise Valentine’s Day wedding to singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson.
“That was pretty fun,” Ethan, 55, told Entertainment Tonight on Thursday, April 23, at the Time 100 Gala in New York City.
“What really makes it is, you know, walking your daughter down the aisle. … I’ve had a lot of feelings in my life, and that was one I have no words for what that feels like,” the actor gushed. “I have no vocabulary for that. I felt like I was 13 experiencing life for the first time, you know?”
Ethan went on to praise Maya’s new husband.
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“The man she married is an amazing young man, Christian, so I’m a very lucky individual,” Ethan said.
Ethan shares Stranger Things actress Maya, 27, and son Levon, 24, with ex-wife Uma Thurman. He also shares daughters Clementine, 17, and Indiana, 14, with his current wife, Ryan Shawhughes.
Maya and Christian, 35, wed in a surprise New York City ceremony on February 14 attended by Maya’s parents and her Stranger Things costars, including Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer and Joe Keery.
In March, Maya addressed her nuptials for the first time at the premiere of her movie Wishful Thinking, calling married life “absolutely fantastic.”
“I’m a very, very lucky person who’s very happy right now,” Maya told People at the time. “And yeah, [I] couldn’t be more grateful.”
“I feel so lucky to have found my best friend and to have someone I can tell anything to,” the actress added to Page Six. “It makes something like getting married feel like, ‘Oh, of course,’ you know, not like, ‘What?’ And I’m very, very, very lucky, so I’m really happy.”
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Maya told the outlet that she was “ecstatically happy” following her wedding. “I mean … love is the best,” she said.
Maya and Christian were first linked in 2023 and appeared to keep their engagement under wraps until their wedding day.
“I cannot recommend highly enough dating your friends. It’s the best,” Maya said of finding love with her spouse during a 2024 appearance on The Zach Sang Show. “They know you, and as a human being who has dated other people. They really know you as a person who has feelings … not just a piece of paper for them to project their image of [the] perfect girlfriend onto. It’s the best to feel seen in that way.”
This is Spring/Summer 2026: Superga, Chan Luu, Patagonia
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In every issue of the magazine, we include a list of things to team are looking forward to wearing and buying in the season ahead. Here’s the one from this issue, as a little taster. We always include a guest contributor as well, and this time it was the French creator and stylist Cléa Carlier (above).
Manish’s seersucker suit awaiting its owner
Manish Puri, Deputy Editor
Top of the wishlist:
I’m travelling to Japan for the first time this spring and one of the things I’m most excited about (that doesn’t involve food) is visiting shoemaker Seiji McCarthy to hopefully commission a pair of MTM shoes.
Looking forward to wearing:
New York tailor Ralph Fitzgerald has gone from strength to strength since we first met in 2024. My first suit from him, a DB in a vintage navy wool seersucker (above), is nearly ready and will be worn at every occasion this summer.
Favourite spring/summer outfit:
A guayabera from Katab in Mérida, some espadrilles from La Manual Alpargatera in Barcelona and an ice cold beer brewed in whichever country I’m lucky enough to be on holiday in.
Elliot’s favourite travel bag
Elliot Hammer, Creative Director
Top of the wishlist:
A ticket to Spain for a week or two. I’m looking forward to good food and beautiful countryside. I’ll be taking my trusty Patagonia Black Hole Duffel (40L is ample, above). All I need now is a pair of sandals…
Looking forward to wearing:
The Real McCoy’s Cotton Pile Skipper entered my wardrobe in the last days of summer. Roll on the terry cloth days.
Favourite spring/summer outfit:
Living in New York I’ve reached a point in my life, both in terms of age and geography, where dressing like a Soprano’s character makes sense. Step forward the vintage short-sleeved shirt, tailored trousers, one-inch belt and a pair of loafers. Bada bing, bada boom.
Cléa’s preferred DB cut
Cléa Carlier, creator and stylist @classic_nonchalance
Top of the wishlist:
Alessandro Gasparini ‘Mocasso’ loafers in chocolate brown suede. The white stitching on top definitely reminds us of the Native American origins of the shoes and they are, of course, very low-cut because I’ll always find more excuses to show off my socks. To be worn with loose jeans, a nice pink shetland jumper and a film camera filled with pictures of landscapes, blurry.
Looking forward to wearing:
A linen double-breasted suit in lovely tobacco, courtesy of Fratelli Mocchia di Coggiola. With a roped shoulder however, because I want to be able to dress it up, and an adventurously large leg-opening (27cm) because quite frankly, I just like it. It’s currently being made, but you can see some inspiration for the cut above.
Favourite summer outfit:
Springs are quite cool in the morning and evenings, but warm in the afternoon, in my part of France. So I’d love to get my hands on a woollen knit long-sleeved polo from William Crabtree or John Smedley that I could wear, collar up (yeah, we’re criminals around here) with a silk neckerchief, and a good old navy blazer and grey trousers combo (although the grey trousers can easily be replaced by light-wash jeans). Very comfortable, very simple, perfectly adapted for strolling in the sunlit park with a guitar and a wife after work, without throwing a fit because you don’t want to ruin your super 130’s trousers by sitting in the grass.
Top of Lucas’s wishlist from Stone Island
Lucas Nicholson, Publisher
Top of the wishlist:
A light harrington jacket, currently eyeing up a sand-coloured ‘smerigliato’ model from Stone Island. Recycled nylon tera, and garment dyed, as you’d expect from Stone Island. Also potentially a made-to-order one from the Korean brand Jack Fort.
Looking forward to wearing:
In the summer I often add more jewellery to my outfits – I got a red beaded necklace from Chan Luu last summer which I really enjoy using to add some additional colour.
Favourite spring/summer outfit:
People often associate Ivy style with Autumn/Winter, but I think the summer looks are underrated. A pair of wide leg, pleated chino shorts, a boxy oxford shirt with a big pocket, on the feet either white canvas trainers, leather fisherman sandals or deck shoes, and all topped off with a pair of sunnies: one of my favourite summer looks, clean and smart enough to deal with the city and what it throws at you.
The Superga 1925
Simon Crompton, Editor
Top of the wishlist:
A cropped Hermes jacket in wool gabardine. I saw this recently come in for Spring/Summer ‘26, and it is the most perfect summer blouson, in this pale mushroom colour. Expensive of course, but this is called a wishlist for a reason right?
Looking forward to wearing:
Superga 1925 canvas trainers (above). At completely the opposite end of the price spectrum, but this special edition Superga did last year was a beautifully simple trainer in raw canvas, and only £125. Fingers crossed they bring it back for everyone else.
Favourite spring/summer outfit:
Relaxed linen trousers, tailored but fairly wide, with a tee and a PS Linen Overshirt. Chic and simple and cool (as in fresh – I’m English, I’d never presume to say that I looked cool).
Simon’s favourite summer outfit
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KuCoin has launched KuCard in Australia, giving users a way to spend crypto through Mastercard’s global network. The rollout points to a broader shift toward making digital assets usable in everyday payments.
Key Takeaways
KuCard enables crypto payments across Mastercard’s global network
Users can spend digital assets without manually pre-converting to fiat
USDC is used to fund transactions, with real-time conversion to fiat for settlement
37 USDC trading pairs supported at launch
Apple Pay and Google Pay are integrated
Crypto Payments Move Closer to Everyday Checkout
KuCoin’s KuCard rollout allows eligible users in Australia to pay with crypto at merchants that accept Mastercard. The system runs on existing payment rails, so the checkout experience remains familiar.
That familiarity is intentional. Instead of introducing a new process, KuCoin is layering crypto into a payment flow people already use. As KuCoin CEO BC Wong put it, “making digital assets useful in the real world requires trusted infrastructure—secure rails, clear compliance standards, and user-first protections.”
Real-Time Conversion Handles the Complexity
USDC is used to fund transactions, with crypto converted into fiat at checkout. The payment then settles through Mastercard’s network, removing the need for manual conversions before spending.
At launch, KuCard supports 37 USDC trading pairs. That adds flexibility, though relying on a single stablecoin framework may shape how some users approach spending.
The inclusion of Apple Pay and Google Pay also lowers friction. For most users, adoption depends less on the asset itself and more on how easy it is to use.
Australia Serves as an Early Test Case
Australia has been described by KuCoin’s Australian Managing Director James Pinch as a “fast-moving market for digital asset adoption,” making it a practical starting point for the rollout.
KuCoin’s AUSTRAC registration also provides a compliance layer for operating in the region. Still, the launch is limited to eligible users in one market, and broader impact will depend on expansion beyond Australia.
Infrastructure Partnerships Drive the Rollout
The product is built in partnership with Immersve, a principal member of the Mastercard network, which provides the issuing infrastructure. Mastercard enables global merchant acceptance, extending reach beyond crypto-native environments.
Immersve CEO Jerome Faury said the goal is to “enable individuals to spend crypto everywhere Mastercard is accepted,” pointing to a wider push to connect Web3 services with traditional finance rails.
From Holding to Spending—But Adoption Isn’t Guaranteed
KuCoin serves more than 40 million users globally, many of whom still use the platform primarily for trading. KuCard introduces a different use case—spending rather than holding.
Whether that shift takes hold remains uncertain. Everyday payments depend on habit, incentives, and convenience, not just availability.
What this launch shows is direction. Crypto payments are becoming easier to access, even if consistent, real-world usage still has to catch up.
