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UK economy grows by 0.4% in second quarter as some businesses helped by World Cup and hot weather – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as GDP rises in June despite Iran war after stagnating in MayThe biggest factor for the FTSE 100’s underperformance on Thursday morning relative to other European markets is a big decline in the mining sector.Chilean miner Antofagasta is the biggest faller on London’s benchmark index, down 4

Hyperliquid opens low-latency data access under $1K

Hyperliquid opens Foundation low-latency data access to qualified infrastructure providers, with pricing indicated below $1,000 monthly.

"I really doubt I'll carry on": Messi's stark words in farewell to his father

The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing.

Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe

Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon. Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial event.

Securitize falls 16% after earnings miss, tokenization revenue drops

Securitize shares fell 16% from Wednesday’s close after the tokenization platform’s $14.4 million second-quarter revenue missed Wall Street estimates.

Steve Smith plays lone hand as Australia humbled by Bangladesh’s Mahmud

First Test, day one: Australia 198; Bangladesh 96 for 1 in DarwinNo 4 batter hits 71 as Hasan Mahmud takes six wickets for touristsSteve Smith has played a lone hand as Bangladesh exposed Australia’s batting frailties on day one of the first Test in Darwin, before taking on their bowlers with class.Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud starred with 6 for 55 as

UK economy grows between April and June but experts warn of challenges in coming months

The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.

Mirae Asset injects 50B won into Korbit after takeover

Mirae Asset plans a 50 billion won capital injection into Korbit operator Digital X weeks after completing its 97.15% acquisition.

Australian Dollar: Upside risk intact above 0.7025 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report AUD/USD briefly broke above 0.7075 to 0.7091 before retreating to close almost unchanged at 0.7063.

Millions face higher water bills as suppliers allowed £3.4bn extra spending

Firms in England and Wales seek to fund measures including supporting new homes and datacentresBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of households in England and Wales face higher bills after water companies were given the green light to spend £3.4bn more than planned, including to support new homes and datacentres.The new spending will come on top of the £

Dow Jones futures rise as cooling inflation reduces Fed rate hike bets

Dow Jones futures gain 0.08% to trade around 53,910 during European hours on Thursday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures rise by 0.09% to trade around 7,780 and Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.06%, trading near 29,870.

The End of Tom Six review – Human Centipede director delivers one last freaky flick

Now living with multiple sclerosis, Six rants about the masturbation film distributors won’t touch and the money mystery behind his horror hitFifteen years ago, Dutch film-maker Tom Six succeeded where almost everybody fails – particularly in the world of horror. He actually shocked people.

Swiss Franc: Soft profile sustained on SNB stance – OCBC

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that the Swiss Franc (CHF) has weakened toward their year-end EUR/CHF target of 0.94, making it a preferred funding currency for carry trades.

Japanese Government Bonds Held by the Bank of Japan

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South Korea tightens crypto transfers to overseas exchanges

South Korea will apply risk-based checks to overseas crypto transfers, with 10 million won flows subject to enhanced AML monitoring.

New “Zoomsday” exploit could expose crypto users to zero click attacks

A newly disclosed set of Zoom vulnerabilities has shown how attackers could take control of another meeting participant’s device without any action from the victim, creating a fresh security risk for crypto users who have repeatedly been targeted through video…

Norwegian Krone: Dovish risks but bullish view against Euro – ING

Francesco Pesole at ING sees some downside risks for the Norwegian Krone from Norges Bank’s meeting, as benign CPI‑ATE prints could tilt communication slightly less hawkish. He still expects rates to stay at 4.25% today and another hike later this year, but is less convinced about multiple moves.

FREE STREAM: Good Morning Transfers on Sky Sports News

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Japanese Yen holds ground due to potential intervention from Japanese authorities

USD/JPY inches lower after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 159.40 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency pair hovers near the crucial 160.00 level, keeping traders on high alert for possible intervention from Japanese authorities.

Russian Ruble: Trade boost from Oil seen fading – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose reports Russia’s June merchandise trade surplus rose to USD 12.5bn, up over 50% year-on-year, as higher Oil prices and improved Urals pricing supported exports.

US Dollar Index Price Forecast: DXY bulls await trading range breakout above 100.00

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, is seen building on the previous day's sold bounce from the post-CPI swing low and prolonging its weekly uptrend for the fourth straight day.

BitGo posts $19M Q2 loss despite 80% revenue surge to $4.3B

An $18.8 million unrealized digital asset loss and weaker trading margins pushed BitGo into the red in the second quarter.

NBA Cup 2026: Schedule, format, groups, updates and more

The league has revealed the group stage schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup. Here's everything you need to know about the fourth annual in-season tournament.

WTI Price Forecast: Prolonged energy supply concerns remain key tailwind

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trades 0.5% higher at around $82.10 during the European trading session on Thursday. The oil price reflects strength as fears of a prolonged energy supply disruption continue to act as a key tailwind for oil prices.

BitGo Q2 revenue rises 80% to $4.3B as loss hits $19M

BitGo Q2 revenue rose 79.6% to $4.33B, but the firm posted a $19M loss as digital asset marks and thinner trading margins weighed.

US Dollar: Fed-driven hedge rebuilding revives selling pressure – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu argues that the July Fed meeting marked a peak in Dollar dehedging rather than an end to U.S. exceptionalism.

Forex Today: US Dollar stabilizes ahead of next batch of US data

Here is what you need to know on Thursday, August 13:

Twitch faces backlash over Amazon using content to train AI

Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.

Basic Figures on Fails (July)

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British Pound: Upside capped near 1.3555 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note GBP/USD briefly traded above 1.3535 to 1.3540 before slipping back to close at 1.3496. Intraday, the pair is seen range-trading between 1.3475 and 1.3525.

Swiatek into first final of her 'toughest season'

Iga Swiatek will meet Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final after both players battled through their semi-finals in three sets.

Blockchain Association urges review of Custodia Bank’s master account denial

The Blockchain Association has backed Custodia Bank’s Supreme Court petition challenging the Federal Reserve’s refusal to grant the Wyoming-chartered digital asset bank direct access to its payment system. According to a Wednesday amicus filing, the Blockchain Association asked the U.S.…

Securitize posts $21.7M Q2 loss as SECZ falls 21%

Securitize reported a $21.7M Q2 loss as revenue fell 5% to $14.4M, while tokenized AUM hit $4.3B and SECZ dropped 21% after hours.

Indonesian Rupiah remains subdued as safe-haven demand lifts US Dollar

USD/IDR gains ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 17,920 during the early European hours on Thursday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) recovers its daily losses amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.

Messi plays for Inter Miami after father's death

Lionel Messi makes a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father and hinting he may retire.

Copper US arm becomes FINRA member, SEC-registered broker-dealer

Copper Markets US will offer qualified custody, staking, financing and OTC services after securing its regulated US presence.

Gold: Upside capped by Fed hike risks – TD Securities

TD Securities’ Bart Melek notes Gold extended gains after the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) matched expectations, reinforcing a dovish narrative around Fed Chair Warsh.

Goldman Sachs to add Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs in $2.25B Neos deal

Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire Neos Investments for up to $2.25 billion, a deal that will add three Bitcoin and Ethereum options-income ETFs managing more than $1.1 billion combined to its asset management business. According to Goldman Sachs, the…

My Brilliant Career review – a joyous heroine lights up this rare and beautiful period drama

Phillipa Northeast is brilliant as a young woman rebelling against society’s expectations in 1890s Australia. It is witty, intelligent and absolutely glorious to watch“I’m hot headed, with a snub nose, and that’s why I prefer a direct gaze.”So speaks Sybylla, the charmingly irrepressible and irrepressibly charming heroine of My Brilliant Career, played utter

Canadian Dollar extends pullback from two-month high as oil-driven Fed hike bets lift USD

The USD/CAD pair builds on the previous day's bounce from the 1.3900 neighborhood, or a two-month low, and gains follow-through positive traction for the second straight day on Thursday.

We have been staring at Phil Foden for close to a decade – how well do we actually know him? | Jonathan Liew

About to start his ninth season, his first under a club manager who isn’t Pep Guardiola, this could be the year we finally find out who the City enigma isPhil Foden says he is excited about working under Enzo Maresca, his new manager at Manchester City. We should call this exactly what it is: a very obvious barefaced lie.

Championship 2026-27 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers

A mixed picture at the clubs coming down, more playoff places to encourage the pack – and the long shadow of spygate at SouthamptonThe relegated teams, naturally, will be the favourites to go back up but two have endured confusing summers. Jarrod Bowen committing to West Ham was a bonus and the quality available to Nuno Espírito Santo should make bouncing ba

Empty seats and faded aura show how Springboks outgrew the All Blacks | Daniel Gallan

Back-to-back world champions can use Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry to establish themselves as one of the greatest teams of all timeSouth Africans are supposed to care about the All Blacks more than this. On Tuesday night 14,759 people dotted the 52,000-seat Kings Park Stadium to watch New Zealand dismantle the Sharks 54-0.

Britain's scorched fields mean a food crisis – and the government is ignoring the one measure that would help | George Monbiot

This summer’s extreme weather and wars in Iran and Ukraine have made our need for food stockpiles more pressing than everWhen a business makes long-term plans, they call it prudence. When a government makes long-term plans, they call it communism.

‘I wanted to capture the range of British culture at the time’: the photographer who documented late nights on the 90s London tube

In the 1990s, the photographer took portraits of punks, partiers and late-night lovers on the underground. His images show city life before smartphones – when people still had to rush to make the final trainMark McEvoy’s tube photographs, taken in London Underground carriages at around 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights from 1992 to 1995, capture moments tha

‘It was horrendous’: Durham captain relieved WSL2 club survived after fears of folding

Sarah Wilson delighted fresh investment was found‘It honestly feels now that nothing’s ever happened’The Durham captain Sarah Wilson has spoken of her relief over the fresh investment that saved the club this summer, after what she recalled as a “horrendous” period worrying that the Women’s Super League 2 club could fold.Durham finished 10th in England’s sec

Spain inflation nudges higher in July as both headline and core prices push up

July final CPI +3.6% vs +3.5% y/y prelimPrior +3.2%July final HICP +3.9% vs +3.8% y/y prelimPrior +3.6%Spain inflation is confirmed to accelerate again in July, with headline annual inflation seen at 3.6%. That is a notable step up from the 3.2% estimate in June, with the jump owing much to a renewed rise in petrol prices mostly.

Equities: AI rally and CPI relief lift US stocks – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists highlight that the S&P 500 closed just below its record high as US CPI data reduced urgency for further Federal Reserve hikes. Front-end Treasuries rallied and semiconductor strength supported equities, while volatility fell to its lowest level since January.

Euro holds gains against British Pound as UK GDP slows in Q2

The EUR/GBP cross holds positive ground near 0.8540 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The British Pound (GBP) remains weak against the Euro (EUR) following the UK economic data.

Bitcoin price steadies near $64K as HYPE leads crypto gainers

Bitcoin traded near $63,800 as July CPI matched forecasts, HYPE led large-cap gains and spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $61.1M in outflows.

'I'd never watched the Olympics' - Evans on gymnastics fame

British gymnast Ruby Evans speaks to BBC Sport about how she copes with fame and followers ahead of the 2026 European Artistic Gymastics Championships.

'The best night of my life' Travis Kelce shares first thoughts on intimate wedding to Taylor Swift

American footballer Travis Kelce has revealed his feelings about becoming one with Taylor Swift in his first comments on his secretive marriage to the pop sensation.

Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day one – live

Updates as the Test match gets under way in DarwinAny thoughts? Email Geoff5th over: Australia 18-0 (Head 7, Weatherald 4) Taskin with more late movement, jagging a ball back into Weatherald’s knee roll, a keen appeal but it was going over and Umpire Dharmasena is rightly unmoved.

Indian Rupee: Contained inflation supports RBI pause – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s FX team notes India’s July CPI rose slightly to 4.5% year-on-year but stayed within the Reserve Bank of India’s target band, with core inflation steady at 3.9%.

Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan

Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.

Lani Pallister pips Summer McIntosh to gold before adding silver on Pan Pacs opening night

Australian finishes strongly to win 200m freestyle title in CaliforniaPallister comes in second behind Katie Ledecky in 1,500m freestyleAustralia’s freestyle star Lani Pallister has collected gold and silver medals in her arduous opening to the Pan Pacific championships in the United States.Pallister triumphed in the women’s 200m freestyle and then set a per

British Pound drifts away from 1.3500 as UK GDP slows down and Industrial Production falls

The British Pound (GBP) treads water against the US Dollar (USD), trading practically flat, a few pips below the 1.3500 level on Thursday's early London session.

Daniels miffed over LSU giving Pickett his No. 5

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels informed LSU it can no longer use his name, image and likeness and said he felt "profoundly disrespected" after LSU allowed cornerback DJ Pickett to wear his former No. 5 jersey.

Watson tapped to start Browns' preseason opener

The Browns will start Deshaun Watson at quarterback in their preseason opener Saturday in Chicago, and Shedeur Sanders will start the second preseason game at home against the Bills.

Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons

Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement Wednesday.

Sources: Kushner, Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5B

The Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.

Panthers add to TE room, bring on veteran Waller

Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and the Panthers reached agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal.

Steelers bring back LB Roberts on one-year deal

Linebacker Elandon Roberts, who played for the Steelers in 2023 and 2024, is returning to Pittsburgh after the sides reached a one-year deal.

McCarthy: Vikings' QB decision 'out of my control'

The decision to name Kyler Murray the winner of the Vikings' quarterback competition this week was "out of my control," former starter J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday.

WNBA task force discusses transgender athletes

A task force of team presidents and general managers met Wednesday and discussed transgender athletes but did not arrive at any eligibility rules.

✍️ Mike Clay's Playbook, Part 2

No matter which type of league you play in, Mike Clay gives you a guide to being a savvy, title-winning manager.

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSIONIn the European session, the only highlight was the UK GDP report. The monthly estimate for June beat expectations by a big margin amid a stronger performance from the services sector.

Oil: Supply disruptions raise deficit risks – ING

ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Oil prices have eased, with Brent crude ending largely flat as US-Iran talks remain in deadlock and Russian port infrastructure escapes major damage.

Erebor at $9.5 billion: the bank that replaced Silvergate in six months

Palmer Luckey and Joe Lonsdale’s nationally chartered bank has $4.6 billion in deposits, $100 million in annualized revenue, and a valuation higher than most publicly traded banks. It opened in February.

Euro: Range phase after failed upside break against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that EUR/USD briefly spiked to 1.1562 on the US CPI release before reversing to 1.1524.

British Pound attracts bids against Japanese Yen after UK Q2 GDP data

The British Pound (GBP) attracts slight bids against the Japanese Yen (JPY) during the European trading session on Wednesday, following the release of the preliminary United Kingdom (UK) Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.

Bitwise CIO sees crypto valuations doubling on token revenue

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says revenue-linked token buybacks could lift crypto valuations, as DeFi protocols expand fee-funded burns.

Russell Westbrook retires: Answering the biggest questions on legacy, impact

Westbrook revived the triple-double, but what is his true legacy? ESPN NBA insiders examine a thrilling, tireless and polarizing Hall of Fame career.

'Where has this tennis been?' | Swiatek beats Svitolina to reach first final of 2026

Highlights of the Canadian Open match between Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina.

Hellcat review – woman imprisoned in camper van in nasty survival horror

A woman wakes up in a trailer as it speeds along in this effective and icky thriller, though you do end up wondering when you (and she) will ever get outThis survival thriller-horror starts in “what would you do?” mode, as a young woman wakes up in the back of a moving camper van with some sort of hideous wound on her arm. Well, what would you do?

Sailors, shadows and a dog in a dress: heroes of the street – in pictures

From dazzling shifts in perspective to astounding tricks using shade, reflections and rain, these winning images from the Pure Street Photography awards all capture ‘marvellous moments of fleeting serendipity’ Continue reading...

Can Nothing Save Us? by Irvine Welsh review – US family saga is a late-career triumph

The Scottish author focuses on gun culture and generational conflict in this darkly satirical tale about a great power in decline“Why expect unconditional love from somebody you’ve brought into a fucked, dying planet, who then has to sit around and watch you screw it up even more?” So muses twentysomething college dropout Luke Ayrton on his parental lineage

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: the top dog of folding Androids

With great software and battery for two days, the pricey svelte folder strikes best balance between phone and tabletSamsung’s top folding phone for 2026 is its first to carry the “Ultra” moniker in its name, packing a much bigger battery and better cameras into the thin and light body of a book-style foldable.The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra continues from where th

UK Q2 preliminary GDP +0.4% vs +0.4% q/q expected

Q2 preliminary GDP +0.4% vs +0.4% q/q expectedPrior +0.6%The UK economy is seen posting modest growth in Q2, matching with expectations. In output terms, growth in the latest quarter was mainly driven by an increase of 0.5% in the services sector.

UK economy posts unexpected growth in June on stronger services sector showing

June monthly GDP +0.3% vs 0.0% m/m expectedPrior +0.1%; revised to 0.0%June services output +0.4% vs 0.0% m/m expectedPrior +0.3%; revised to +0.1%June industrial output -0.2% vs +0.1% m/m expectedPrior -0.5%; revised to -0.7%June manufacturing output -0.5% vs -0.2% m/m expectedPrior +0.1%; revised to -0.2%June construction output -0.1% vs -0.3% m/m expected

Gold medallist Thomas chases 'own legacy' after AJ comparisons

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Damar Thomas wants to create his "own legacy" after being compared to former Team GB super-heavyweight stars following his triumph in Glasgow.

Regulation Crypto arrives Friday: what the SEC’s 400 page proposal actually says

The SEC votes August 14 on its first formal crypto rulemaking. The proposal creates three exemption pathways, a decentralization off ramp for tokens, and a framework that could make congressional legislation optional.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Can Sunderland defy the Premier League doubters again?

Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?

Solana stays online as 102 of 699 validators stop voting

Solana stayed online after a Teraswitch routing failure disrupted validators, with 597 of 699 still voting and full recovery within 40 minutes.

AUD/USD Price Forecast: Struggles to extend rally above 0.7100

The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades 0.17% lower at around 0.7050 against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Thursday.

Swim hero Katie Ledecky extends 16-year winning streak with Pan Pacs gold

American wins 1500m freestyle in 15min 36.09secWalsh beats Douglass to claim 50m butterfly titleUrlando breaks Michael Phelps’ 20-year-old recordKatie Ledecky won the 1500m freestyle on opening night of the Pan Pacific Championships on Wednesday, earning the first international medal of her storied career on home soil.The two-time Olympic champion in the eve

Metaplanet denies selling bitcoin worth $320 million

Metaplanet CEO dismisses bitcoin sale rumors, confirms 43,000 BTC holdings

ASX shareholder seeks court action against former directors

ASX shareholder Rosherville plans a Federal Court bid against former directors over the failed CHESS project after ASX’s A$20.5M penalty.

Marauding Madjo! How 'new' Villa showed their teeth against PSG

This was the night that Aston Villa lost a game but found two players. Their 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup featured breakout performances by 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo striker on debut and 19-year-old winger George Hemmings.

It's on to Jackson Hole next..

In case you missed it: US July CPI 3.4% y/y vs 3.4% expectedThe US CPI report yesterday didn't offer much of any surprises, with the key estimates all falling in line with expectations. With core annual inflation sitting with the consensus and headline annual inflation easing a touch, it should offer up some added comfort for the Fed - at least for the time

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Flatlines below 1.1550, while staying bearish under 100-day SMA

The EUR/USD pair holds steady near 1.1520 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. US inflation cooled on a ‌year-over-year basis for a second straight month, easing pressure on the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to raise interest rates as soon as next month.

Only wins can stop curfew hokey-cokey for England's 'grown adults'

England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained, says Stephan Shemilt.

Bitcoin firms ask AI labs for same tools attackers already have

Coinbase, Block, BitGo and dozens of others signed a letter arguing that safety guardrails on frontier models are blocking legitimate security work while adversaries face no such limits.

Indian Rupee ticks lower as US Dollar trades firmly

The Indian Rupee (INR) opens on a cautious note against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday due to overnight gains in the latter. The USD/INR pair edges up to near 95.35 after a corrective move the previous day, as fears of a prolonged global energy supply disruption have strengthened the US Dollar.

Metaplanet CEO ends sale speculation after 5,014 BTC move

Metaplanet says no Bitcoin was sold after moving 5,014 BTC worth $322 million between custodial addresses, with holdings unchanged at 43,000 BTC.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Falls to near 183.50 near nine-day EMA

EUR/JPY extends its losses for the third successive day, trading around 183.60 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 47.11 reinforces a neutral-to-soft momentum backdrop rather than a decisive directional push.

Jodar's bid for history halted in Nakashima defeat as Rybakina beats Gauff

Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar's bid for ATP Tour rankings history was put on hold after he was beaten by Brandon Nakashima in the semi-finals of the Canadian Open.

Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack

Taiwan’s statement comes a day after reports that suspected China-linked hackers had carried out a first-of-a-kind breachTaiwan says it detected AI-assisted cyber-attacks on government agencies that came from overseas last month, a new kind of threat that has been reported as “first-of-a-kind breach”.The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MDA) said its cybersecuri

Crypto valuations could double as protocols link revenue to tokens: Bitwise CIO

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said he expects revenue-capture mechanisms to spread across DeFi applications and layer-1 networks over the next 12 to 24 months.

Arizona crypto ATM law refunds $171K to scam victims

Arizona’s crypto ATM law helped 35 scam victims recover $171,332, as its 30 day refund rule offers a U.S. alternative to kiosk bans.

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Windsor and Lingfield feature on Thursday

Windsor and Lingfield play host to Thursday evening's action - live on Sky Sports Racing.

Where would Antonelli rank among surprise F1 title winners?

Kimi Antonelli is on course to become Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion, but where would the Mercedes driver’s triumph rank among the sport’s biggest surprise title wins in recent history?

Strategy is selling: what happens when the biggest corporate Bitcoin holder turns net seller

Four consecutive weeks of sales. A $102 million realized loss.

Swiss Franc slides to two-week low as oil-driven Fed hike bets boost USD

The USD/CHF pair prolongs the weekly uptrend for the fourth consecutive day and climbs to a two-week high, around 0.8045, during the Asian session on Thursday amid a firmer US Dollar (USD). Moreover, the fundamental backdrop favors bulls and backs the case for further appreciation for spot prices.

India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data

Gold prices fell in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Softens below 112.50 as near-term bearish bias persists below 100-day SMA

The AUD/JPY cross trades in negative territory near 112.35 during the early European session on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges higher against the Australian Dollar (AUD) as traders are on high alert for further intervention from authorities.

GSR raises Solana to 43.6%, cuts Bitcoin to 16.9%

GSR raised Solana to 43.6% of its Core3 model, ahead of Ether at 39.5%, while Bitcoin fell to 16.9% as relative alpha signals shifted.

Metaplanet CEO shuts down Bitcoin sale speculation after $322M transfer

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said no Bitcoin was sold after the company moved 5,014 BTC between custodial addresses for about $8 in fees.

Speculation on dogecoin is back to October 2025 levels. The price is down 70%

Futures positioning has rebuilt to levels last seen when dogecoin traded at three times today's price, and more than three accounts are betting on a rebound for every one betting against.

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Trades below 1.3500 on firmer USD, ahead of UK GDP

The GBP/USD pair trades with a negative bias for the second consecutive day and trades below the 1.3500 psychological mark during the Asian session on Thursday amid modest US Dollar (USD) strength.

‘I ran away to Paris to be a writer and ended up begging’: Bill Nighy on dashed dreams, golf emojis and playing a cranky novelist

As his new film & Sons hits the screen, the actor turned podcast agony uncle relives his ‘cliched’ ambitions, deplores working lunches – and yearns to do the splits like PrinceA dying patriarch summons his brood for a dramatic announcement. It may not be the most original starting point for a movie, but & Sons adds an eccentric twist – one that it would be u

Mrs Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library review – interrogating Hannah Arendt

Traverse theatre, EdinburghAn encounter in a police cell with a Nazi officer could have been the end of the political theorist, but Jenny Lyn Bader’s play has little feel for the dramaticThe Mrs Stern of the title is the married name of Hannah Arendt, the political theorist much remembered for her “banality of evil” insight. Jenny Lyn Bader sets her play not

India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production

Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demandEnough new coalmining projects were proposed last year to increase global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes a year, an increase of 11% from the year before, even as demand for coal plateaus, according to a new report.Global Energy Monitor, an NGO, found that In

Victims of road crime feel ‘forgotten by system’, official review finds

Many of those affected in England and Wales think offences are not treated with the seriousness they deserve, says commissionerBereaved families or seriously injured victims of road crime feel “forgotten by the system” with offences not treated with the seriousness they deserve, an official review has found.The victims’ commissioner for England and Wales fou

Asian stocks rise on soft US CPI, AI earnings rally

Asian stocks mostly remain stronger, bolstered by softer US inflation data that reinforced expectations for a more accommodative Federal Reserve (Fed) policy. US headline CPI rose 3.4% year-over-year in July, down slightly from 3.5% in the previous month.

Gold languishes near daily low; eyes $4,350 amid Fed hike bets, USD strength

Gold (XAU/USD) retreats over $100 from its highest level since June 5, touched earlier this Thursday, and maintains its bearish tone around the $4,375-$4,370 region through the first half of the European session.

investingLive Asia-Pacific Market news: Oil eases as UAE-Iran asset transfer reported

NZD drips lower still on RBNZ inflation expectations survey drop from priorAsia stocks - Nikkei, Topix and Kospi all rally on chip strength and earnings optimismTariff refunds boost earnings at Apple, Nike and FedEx, WSJ reportsRecap: RBA's Kent: policy is restrictive and working, but risks still skew higherJapan is not out of room to defend the yen despite

Bitcoin slips near $63,500 as traders look past CPI to Fed’s next tests

An in-line inflation print removed a tail risk but gave BTC little reason to rally, leaving Jackson Hole, jobs data and the next CPI release as the market’s next catalysts.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD wobbles around $65.40, easing hawkish Fed bets strengthen outlook

Silver price (XAG/USD) trades in a tight range at around $65.40 during the Asian trading session on Thursday. The Silver price struggles for a direction; however, an expected slowdown in United States (US) inflationary pressures in July has improved its outlook.

New Zealand Dollar remains subdued as two-year QoQ RBNZ Inflation Expectations ease in Q3

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Japanese Yen flatlines near 159.50 on intervention risks, US PPI data looms

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Messi back on Miami bench after father's death

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Canadian Dollar steadies as weak US Dollar offsets lower oil prices

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British Pound posts modest gains to near 1.3500 ahead of UK GDP data

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United States Dollar Index stalls post-CPI bounce near 100.00 on receding Fed hike bets

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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7888 vs. 6.7882 previous

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Euro advances as US Dollar weakens amid cooling Inflation

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ASX shareholder plans to sue former directors over failed blockchain project

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RBA's Kent: Cash rate hikes are achieving their intended impact

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Arizona crypto ATM law helps 35 scam victims recover $171K

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Cypherpunk secures a $46M Zcash gain and turns a $4.7M operating loss into $39.4M profit

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Celtic sign Egypt winger Hassan in time for key Champions League tie

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Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Fernandez

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Anchorpoint names HashKey as distributor for Hong Kong dollar stablecoin HKDAP

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Terabytes of credentials leaked in massive supply-chain attack

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Bitcoin miner HIVE’s $79M quarter runs into an $80M Swedish tax problem

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Doue goal awarded on VAR after tight offside

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MI London hold on to beat Phoenix but fail to progress to eliminator

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European Championships: Day four schedule & BBC coverage

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Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in draw with Como

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New Zealand Dollar slips as Middle East uncertainty weighs on Kiwi

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Hawaii crypto ATM ban to take effect on Oct. 1

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Atletico agree £34m deal for Tottenham's Romero

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Rybakina comeback knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open

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Have physicists finally discovered glueballs? New evidence points to yes.

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Singapore Dollar: Upside risk builds against US Dollar – UOB

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Prediction market users report 79% loss rate in US survey

A new U.S. survey has found that 79% of prediction-market users lost money during the past year, while 51% used borrowed funds to place bets.

Hudson-Smith dazzles home fans as he surges to golden European 400m hat-trick

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MI London's Hundred title defence over despite narrow win over Phoenix

MI London had the lights turned out on their hopes of claiming a fourth straight Hundred title despite beating bottom-placed Birmingham Phoenix in a nip-and-tuck final men's group match.

Manchester United enjoy trip to Dublin with penalty shootout win over Leeds

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Twitch content has trained Amazon AI for years, but users can opt out now

Streaming platform says user-generated content "may be used for future Gen AI model improvements."

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 12 Aug: CPI as expected. USD reverses declines and closes higher

US stocks closed mixed. The Dow is lower.

Doue silences Madjo-mania as PSG beat Villa to win Super Cup

Desire Doue scored the winner as champions of Europe Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup.

MI London and Welsh Fire fail to reach knockouts

Welsh Fire and MI London are eliminated from The Hundred as they were beaten in their final group phase matches.

Northrop’s robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer

The Mission Robotic Vehicle is making the first attempt to attach a new thruster to an aging satellite.

Chelsea set Man City deadline to bid for Fernandez

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Rashford absent in Leeds friendly win but still part of Man Utd plans

Joshua Zirkzee and Brenden Aaronson scored as Manchester United and old foes Leeds played out an entertaining 1-1 friendly draw at the spiritual home of Irish sport in Dublin, before the concluding shoot-out was edged 5-4 by Michael Carrick's side.

Jaissle 'aware' of Newcastle needs after Everton friendly loss

Matthias Jaissle says he is "aware" of Newcastle's shortcomings after a comfortable 3-1 friendly defeat by Everton.

Russia picks Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for public trading as retail faces $58,000 cap

The Bank of Russia’s proposed gate caps non-qualified residents at ₽300,000 per broker while qualified investors retain broader access. The post Russia picks Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for public trading as retail faces $58,000 cap appeared first on CryptoSlate.

European Super Cup: Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa – live

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European Athletics Championships: day three from Birmingham – live

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Goldman Sachs to acquire ETF manager NEOS in $2.25B deal

The deal would add NEOS’ $30 billion ETF business, including Bitcoin- and Ether-linked income funds, to Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts

The federal lawsuit alleges that the service from the president's media company violates the Constitution. Meanwhile, Trump Media executives say they have signed up more than 10 customers.

Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement

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Jack Draper: ‘When you reach rock bottom like that you can come back up again’

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'Inner Thoughts' of Every Major AI Model Exposed in Massive Exploit

Researchers found every major AI provider encrypts reasoning tokens with a single global key—and exploited it to decode 315,320 hidden thinking blocks from public logs, recovering passwords and live API keys along the way.

Guimaraes makes bow and Lewis-Skelly scores as Arsenal held by Como

Bruno Guimaraes made his first appearance and Myles Lewis-Skelly scored amid speculation about his future as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Como before winning 4-3 on penalties.

Atletico agree deal to sign Spurs captain Romero

Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal in principle with Tottenham to sign Cristian Romero.

Xavi Hernández appointed head coach of the Netherlands on four-year contract

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Great Britain's Emily Newnham runs a personal best to seal an excellent silver in the women's 400m hurdles at the European Championships in Birmingham, having recently earned the same medal in the Commonwealth Games.

NYC council announces probe into ‘predatory marketing practices’ on prediction markets

Council Speaker Julie Menin sent letters to four companies offering prediction market services to New Yorkers as part of an investigation into their marketing practices.

Trump sued over "brazen" scheme to sell Truth Social API access for $100K a month

With Truth API, Trump is "selling priority access to news he himself generates."

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Xavi becomes first non-Dutch Netherlands coach since 1978

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Rory sure he'll keep PGA Tour status with 14 starts

Rory McIlroy said he's confident he'll reach a compromise with the PGA Tour to fulfill his minimum qualification of 15 events to maintain his dual membership.

Rodgers on Lambeau return: 'Has to be an invite'

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Jets CB Stiggers put in protocol after collapsing

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Chiefs' Kelce: I can still 'play at a high level'

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Johnson's bold goal: Bears set NFL scoring record

Ben Johnson has bigger goals than winning the Super Bowl this season, saying he wants the Bears to be "the highest-scoring offense ever."

Tua to start Friday, not yet named Falcons' QB1

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Amazon will train on Twitch streamers’ content by default, unless they opt out

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She isn't just sewing a dress. She's growing one

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Hudson-Smith storms to 400m gold on home turf

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Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.

21Shares XRP ETF loses 54% of assets as redemptions lock in $13.4 million loss

XRP depreciation drove most of TOXR’s first-half damage, while negative net capital transactions reduced its share base before second-quarter net issuance turned positive. The post 21Shares XRP ETF loses 54% of assets as redemptions lock in $13.4 million loss appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ireland's Walsh beats British teen Smith to IM gold

Ireland's Ellen Walshe beats British 16-year-old Amalie Smith to win gold in the 400m individual medley at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

Evans wins breaststroke gold in British record time

Angharad Evans wins gold in the 100m breaststroke in a British and championship-record time at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG turns bullish, eyes 200-day SMA

Silver (XAG/USD) price surges over 1.40% on Wednesday as the latest inflation report in the United States (US) showed that prices are cooling, on its way towards the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) goal of 2%. At the time of writing, the XAG/USD pair trades at $65.53 after reaching a daily high of $66.80.

Sports fans watch on as Britain experiences fullest solar eclipse since 1999

Cricket fans at Edgbaston were among sporting spectators given a stunning view of Wednesday evening's partial solar eclipse.

'Nature of F1' | Cadillac CEO explains reasons behind Lowdon sacking

Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss explains the reasons behind sacking Team Principal Graeme Lowdon.

Coldcard flaw exposed $116M self-custody risk: Gray

The Coldcard seed-generation failure has exposed about $116 million in Bitcoin to theft while renewing questions about how users verify the security of self-custody tools, according to TEXITcoin founder Bobby Gray. Bobby Gray, founder of TEXITcoin, told crypto.news that Coldcard…

Gold price shines above $4,400 as inflation dip fuels Fed relief

Gold price (XAU/USD) registers gains of over 1% on Wednesday as US inflation data aligns with estimates, easing the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) task of further tightening monetary policy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) continues its downward trajectory.

Japanese Yen stumbles as US Dollar strengthens

USD/JPY is back around the mid-159.00s area, testing the day's highs after rebounding sharply from a low around the 158.60 level.

Goldman Sachs' $2.25B NEOS Deal Hands It Ready-Made Bitcoin Income ETF Business

The cash-and-equity deal for the options-income specialist folds in NEOS's roughly $1 billion Bitcoin covered-call fund, giving Goldman instant scale in a crypto ETF niche it had only just entered on paper.

Kraken adds S&P 500 to funded trading program, commodities to follow

Kraken’s funded trading program adds round-the-clock exposure to the US equity benchmark as it builds out its multi-asset offering.

White rips critics, backed by Fever after fans boo

Fever coach Stephanie White spoke out against her critics and received vocal support from Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham after she was booed in Indiana before Tuesday's win over the Liberty.

Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop

Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.

Trimble leaves UNC 'home,' commits to Louisville

Seth Trimble has committed to play for Louisville next season following the court ruling that gave class of 2022 high schoolers a fifth season of college eligibility.

Ex-QB Hasselbeck joins effort to find CTE in living

Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck recently spent two days going through a battery of scans and tests to determine how much collisions affected his brain. The hope is that it will be a small step toward diagnosing CTE in the living.

Tafoya wins GOP Senate primary in Minnesota

Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya will compete for an open seat in the U.S. Senate after winning the Republican primary in Minnesota.

Everton breeze past lacklustre Newcastle in Murrayfield friendly

Matthias Jaissle was given a hint of the task in hand as Newcastle boss as Premier League rivals Everton strolled to a comfortable 3-1 win in a pre-season friendly at Murrayfield.

Kalshi brings live market data to DoubleZero Edge

Kalshi has opened its live order book to DoubleZero Edge subscribers, providing Level 1 and Level 2 data for sports contracts and crypto perpetual futures through a dedicated fiber network. Kalshi feed provides full order book depth DoubleZero Foundation and…

Grubhub’s $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and drivers

Checks are being mailed from Grubhub's $23.8 million fine from the FTC after it settled allegations over its business practices.

BitMart reserve doubts raise custody concerns: Arch CTO

BitMart’s missing proof-of-reserves report and withdrawal complaints from two crypto projects have raised fresh questions about how customer assets are held during the exchange’s wind-down. BitMart concerns expose verification problem Arch Lending co-founder and CTO Himanshu Sahay said questions about…

The US government deficit in July was the highest in any month since 2021

This US fiscal picture isn't improving but it might not be quite as bad as it looks.The July deficit of $432 billion compared to last year's level of $291 billion and exceeded the consensus estimate of $346 billion. The main problem is government spending as it hit a record for the month of July at $766 billion.

Perfect Perry stars as Phoenix beat MI London to avoid finishing bottom

Ellyse Perry hits an unbeaten 62 off 39 balls to guide Birmingham Phoenix to a comfortable five-wicket win against MI London - a victory which sees Phoenix avoid finishing bottom of the table, at the expense of their opponents.

Afghanistan comfortably claim series over Ireland

Afghanistan seal series victory over Ireland with a game to spare at Stormont thanks to their record tally in the one-day format.

AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation

Cognition may be looking to raise another mega round just a few months after raising $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation.

After Coldcard Was Hacked, $15 Billion in Bitcoin Moved to Safety

Casa CEO Nick Neuman says the mass Bitcoin migration after the $130M Coldcard exploit proves distributed self-custody is Bitcoin's immune system—not its vulnerability.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Fading bullish momentum puts focus on 1.1500 support

EUR/USD edges lower on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as the US Dollar (USD) shrugs off in-line US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1521 after touching an intraday high of 1.1563.

Eurovision to exclude countries at war from hosting contest, EBU says

The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely.

Bitcoin could reach $1M by 2030, Nansen CEO says

Nansen co-founder and CEO Alex Svanevik has projected that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030 while arguing that the asset may never trade below $60,000 again. Monetary expansion could carry Bitcoin toward $1 million In a statement to crypto.news,…

Bitwise cuts 14% of staff while still expecting growth

Crypto companies from including Coinbase, BitGo, Robinhood, Polygon and Pump.fun have announced workforce reductions this year, citing a variety of reasons, including shifting to AI and market forces.

Greenland forces Trump-linked US oil firm to delay drilling

US envoy had claimed Americans could be extracting crude by as early as next yearGreenland authorities have forced a US oil company connected to Donald Trump to postpone drilling wells in the Arctic territory, defying claims by the US president’s envoy that Americans could be extracting crude by next year.Amid Trump’s imperialist threats, tensions have been

A $36 billion lawsuit just turned Kalshi’s $40 billion valuation race into a federal market emergency

The federal order preserves trading, but the regulator’s explosive description of New York’s TRO request is not a final ruling. The post A $36 billion lawsuit just turned Kalshi’s $40 billion valuation race into a federal market emergency appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Hull sign defender Mendy for club record fee

Hull City confirm the signing of defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for a club record fee.

As AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying open

At Ai4, three of the world's most respected AI experts — Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng — debated regulation, open source access, and how America can compete as China advances in Asia.

Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service

The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.

Exotic pets, family houses and Lego: Here's what NFL rookies have spent their first paychecks on

Jeremiyah Love, Drew Allar and Carnell Tate are among the NFL rookies who just got their first pro contracts. How did they spend their new money?

Zoomsday: AI Used to Build Critical Zoom Exploit in One Day

The flaws could let someone in a meeting take control of another participant’s device without the victim clicking anything.

Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?

Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu?

OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2B to bring AI to the enterprise

Thrive Holdings has raised $2 billion in new funding at a $12 billion valuation from investors like SoftBank, D1 Capital Partners, and Altimeter Capital.

Fire eliminated after shock late collapse to Spirit

London Spirit complete a six-run win over Welsh Fire to end the home side's hopes of progressing to the Eliminator round of the Men's Hundred.

XRP Ledger upgrade gains Ripple vote for bundled fixes

Ripple has voted for the fixCleanup3_3_0 amendment as the proposal has secured support from 8 of 35 trusted XRP Ledger validators during its early voting stage. XRP Ledger fixCleanup vote remains below activation level XRPL validator voting data cited by…

Birmingham Phoenix win battle to avoid Hundred wooden spoon vs MI London

Birmingham Phoenix prevailed in the battle to avoid the wooden spoon in The Hundred women's competition as Ellyse Perry's composed half-century condemned MI London to a sixth defeat of a chastening campaign.

Trump sued over $100,000-a-month early-access offer to Truth Social posts

Suit alleges subscription offer aims to sell privileged access to information generated in president’s official capacityDonald Trump has been sued after a subscription service charging up to $100,000 a month for early access to his posts on his Truth Social platform sparked allegations of corruption.The lawsuit, filed in the US district court for the souther

McIlroy keen to asses his game during first FedExCup Playoffs event

Rory McIlroy believes this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship will be a good chance for him to assess the current standard of his game, as the Northern Irishman returns to PGA Tour action for the first time since The Open.

Goldman Sachs leaps into bitcoin income ETFs with $2.25 billion NEOS buyout

The $2.25 billion deal expands Goldman’s derivative platform to $130 billion in total ETF assets, taking direct aim at BlackRock's rival BITA fund, according to an analyst.

WTI holds firm as Strait of Hormuz concerns outweigh sharp US inventory build

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil trades in a narrow range on Wednesday as traders weigh a sharp rise in US crude inventories against persistent supply risks in the Middle East. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $82.20 per barrel, hovering near a one-and-a-half-week high.

Uber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breach

An extortion gang known for targeting transportation companies and private equity firms has taken credit for a breach at Uber Freight.

Fidelity Files to Let Its Ethereum ETF Stake and Pay Investors

The Boston asset manager's FETH would stake up to 100% of its ETH and distribute the rewards to holders as quarterly cash, pending SEC approval.

Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil

Discord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the order by Brazil's data protection agency and it was "committed to user safety"

Arsenal 1-1 Como commentary

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US treasury sells 10 year notes at a high yield of 4.683%

High yield 4.683%WI 4.682%Tail 0.1 basis points vs average of +0.3 basis pointsBid to cover 2.53X vs 6 month average of 2.47XDirects 14.7% vs 17.7% averageIndirects 76.7% vs 71.3% averageDealers 8.6% vs 11.0% averageAuction Grade: B+There was a modest tail but it is against an average of 0.3% BId to cover was higher vs the average (good). Domestic buyers wer

US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool

Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.

Two hydrogen-burning engines powered this car to a new land speed record

JCB has invested heavily in hydrogen to power its diggers and other machinery.

WARNING: There is a long way to go until the next Fed Meeting

The US CPI data came out earlier but if the Fed and new Fed Chair had a favorite inflation measure it remains the PCE. The important thing to realize is that PCE is not simply CPI translated into another index.

Perry fifty takes Phoenix to victory over MI London

Ellyse Perry hits a superb 62 not out to lead Birmingham Phoenix to a five-wicket victory over MI London in The Hundred.

FlightAware drops Kalshi lawsuit one day after filing

Following the initial lawsuit, at least one of Kalshi’s event contracts was changed to list “Primary Source Agency” as the entity behind verifying flight cancellation data.

Mesh, Automattic’s CRM for everyone, comes to Android

Mesh, an AI-powered contacts app and relationship manager from Automattic, is now an Android app.

Road to the LLBWS: Results, schedules and more

We have your one-stop shop for everything to know about the 2026 Little League World Series.

British Pound holds near 1.3500 as CPI relief meets Hormuz risk

The Pound Sterling (GBP) holds firm within familiar levels on Wednesday after the US inflation report was in line with estimates, a relief for the Federal Reserve (Fed), which is laser-focused on tackling higher prices. The GBP/USD pair trades at around 1.3500 after reaching a high of 1.3546.

O'Sullivan suffers another setback with China Open exit

Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers another defeat as his poor start to the season continued with a 6-4 loss to Noppon Saengkham in the second round of the China Open, with world champion Wu Yize also out.

Norway wealth fund posts record $184B profit, reveals SpaceX stake

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has earned a record 1.75 trillion kroner, or about $184.3 billion, in the first half of 2026 while disclosing a $1.22 billion investment in SpaceX for the first time. Asian technology stocks drove the record profit…

Bank of England tests stablecoin, digital pound interoperability in cross-border payments

The Digital Pound Lab is testing a cross-border trade finance flow combining stablecoin payments with simulated digital pound settlement.

Tron Inc. put over 90% of assets behind an uninsured JustLend dependency as its TRX treasury kept growing

Nearly all treasury TRX is sTRX, with no token insurance and a standard 14-day route back to native TRX. The post Tron Inc.

What's happening with Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future?

Myles Lewis-Skelly's long-term future at Arsenal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - will he stay with the Gunners with interest reportedly shown elsewhere?

Why Stream ring-maker Sandbar says the future of AI wearables is voice

AI notetaking hardware has taken off over the past couple of years, with credit-card-sized devices, pendants, pins, and even transcribing earbuds all promising to capture your meetings and turn them into summaries and action items. Now, a whole wave of wearables — rings especially — are betting people want to capture stray thoughts and ideas the same way.

Australian Dollar slips as US Dollar steadies post CPI

AUD/USD is trading near the 0.7070 zone, holding onto a minority of Wednesday's gains after the pair touched a session high near 0.7090.

XRP ETF have locked up over 992 million tokens, with XRP investors earning up to $10,000 daily

Slower XRP ETF inflows have investors exploring alternative digital asset strategies, with EX DeFi promoting cloud mining as a way to participate in crypto. Since August 2026, seven U.S.

Post your questions for Amy Lee of Evanescence

The metal icon is here to answer your questions about the band’s 90s origins, MTV fame and being trailblazer in a male dominated genreIt is 23 years since Evanescence released one of the defining debut singles of the 2000s, Bring Me to Life, frontperson Amy Lee’s account of escaping an abusive relationship. Since then, the Arkansas band – essentially Lee’s p

Wintermute plans $1 billion AI push beyond crypto: Bloomberg

The firm aims for non-crypto markets to drive over 50% of revenue by 2027, up from 10% currently, as it seeks to diversify its business.

US tries to override New York gambling laws, orders Kalshi to keep operating

Trump admin claims New York suing Kalshi created "market emergency."

Bitcoin reclaims $64K as analysts assess what 3.4% CPI means for Fed policy

Bitcoin reclaimed $64,000 after U.S. inflation eased to 3.4% in July, while market leaders said the in-line reading left the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook largely unchanged.

A huge AI datacenter is planned near Mar-a-Lago. The Everglades could pay the price

Plans for hyperscale datacenter in Palm Beach county prompt concerns over water and electricity demandsAbout 16 miles (26km) west of the Mar-a-Lago estate on President Donald J Trump Highway, near the northern edge of the Florida Everglades, developers have proposed a hyperscale datacenter on a 202-acre (82-hectare) parcel of land surrounded by water. Local

Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse

Event expected to curtail solar power just as summer’s fifth heatwave increases use of air conditioning and fansGreat Britain is braced to pay millions for backup electricity supplies to prevent a shortfall on Wednesday evening as the near-total solar eclipse is expected to wipe out solar power generation.The government’s electricity grid operator is expecte

Tesla wants to build a $10B solar factory in Texas

Tesla wants to build a massive solar factory in Texas, but first it wants the state to chip in to defray the costs.

Form Energy raises $750M to build more 100-hour batteries for the grid

Form Energy has landed Google and Crusoe as customers. Now, it has raised $750 million to expand manufacturing to deliver its massive, 100-hour batteries.

Singapore Dollar: Strong Singapore growth supports SGD against US Dollar – Commerzbank

Commerzbank analysts highlight that Singapore’s final Q2 GDP was revised up, lifting H1 growth to 6.1% year-on-year and prompting MTI to raise its 2026 GDP forecast to 4.5–5.5%.

Kalshi taps DoubleZero for Wall Street-style high-speed data feed

Kalshi is looking to meet institutional demands by adding DoubleZero data to its order book.

LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal

The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.

HashKey begins beta distribution of Hong Kong-regulated HKDAP stablecoin

HashKey has become an authorized distributor for Anchorpoint’s HKDAP, expanding institutional access as Hong Kong’s regulated stablecoin market takes shape.

Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M

This new funding comes after Lovable hit $500 million in annualized run rate revenue in June, the startup told TechCrunch.

XRP Bridge Drained After Software Treats Fake Deposits as Real

A flaw that went undetected during multiple audits allowed an attacker to create unbacked balances and withdraw XRP from the bridge’s reserves.

New Zealand Dollar struggles as political uncertainty overshadows US inflation

NZD/USD retreats to around 0.5865 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.25% on the day. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains under pressure against the US Dollar (USD), while inflation data from the United States (US) triggers only a limited reaction across the foreign exchange market.

The Wrong Girls review – Kristen Stewart fumbles through forgettable stoner comedy

First time director Dylan Meyer’s female twist on the genre is let down by silly stereotypes and jokes that land with a thudWant to feel old? Superbad turns 20 next year.

Cooler inflation buys the Dow Jones Industrial Average nothing

The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) landed at 12:30 GMT on every line the consensus had written for it, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has spent the hours since handing back the few minutes of enthusiasm that followed.

Facebook officially rolls out its stand-alone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators

The new app launches with Facebook's AI creator assistant built into it, providing creators with personalized recommendations based on their content style, performance, audience engagement, and goals.

Goldman Sachs to acquire NEOS in $2.25B ETF deal

Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion, adding about $30 billion in assets and 19 options-based income ETFs to its asset management business. Goldman Sachs sets first-quarter 2027 closing target Goldman Sachs said in…

Crypto-Backed Loans, Explained: How to Unlock Cash Without Selling Your Bitcoin

A fixed-rate crypto-backed loan lets you borrow against BTC, ETH, or SOL while keeping your coins. Here's how they work.

How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures

Investors are still waiting for their share of the $250 million windfall, and VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav is now at the center of multiple legal cases.

Death Note: The Musical review – wildly popular manga mystery is a killer night out

Barbican, LondonThe multi-platform phenomenon makes its way to the stage, with all the supernatural hijinks, J-horror tropes and emotional intensity intactWe know that people like to dress up for the theatre, but some of the crowd at Death Note: The Musical take it to a whole other level. Coiffured and corseted, bedecked in gauze or festooned with diamanté,

CT3 begins preparations for CT3GB token listing

CT3 is preparing for the CT3GB token listing by expanding storage infrastructure, building reserves, upgrading smart contracts, and planning an independent audit. CT3 has started comprehensive preparations for the future CT3GB token listing as it expands the CT3 Cloud ecosystem.…

After selling 832 BTC to clear debt, this Nasdaq-listed crypto firm is using a 1-for-50 reverse split to mask its shrinking treasury

The proposed reverse split can address the $1 bid-price rule, but it cannot replace operating cash. The post After selling 832 BTC to clear debt, this Nasdaq-listed crypto firm is using a 1-for-50 reverse split to mask its shrinking treasury appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Everton 3-1 Newcastle commentary

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England scrap midnight curfew after seven months

New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes.

‘Whole and meaningful’: Red Roses coach John Mitchell becomes British citizen

New Zealand-born Mitchell became UK national in JulyEngland ready for revamped WXV tournamentEngland women’s World Cup-winning coach, John Mitchell, has revealed he became a UK citizen in July after a six-year process. He said it would make representing the country on a sporting stage “very whole and meaningful”.

‘The Office’ star British actor Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis

After keeping it private for 18 months, British actor Lucy Davis has now revealed she has incurable cancer.

Arsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa's Konsa

Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa is thought to be Arsenal's preferred option in their search for a new central defender.

O'Sullivan's poor start to season continues with early China Open loss

Ronnie O'Sullivan's poor start to the new season continued after he lost 6-4 to Noppon Saengkham in the second round of the China Open.

Japanese Yen pares gains against US Dollar as markets digest US CPI

The Japanese Yen trims its gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as in-line US CPI data fails to trigger a significant move. At the time of writing, USD/JPY trades around 159.20 after touching an intraday low of 158.58.

Oil: Tightening supply supports elevated prices – BNY

BNY notes Crude Oil prices remain elevated as doubts over a US–Iran deal heighten supply concerns.

Booksellers suspect AI firms are buying and then destroying rare books

AI firms quietly bulk buying rare books face resistance from booksellers.

After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug

This is the latest zero-day released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, despite Microsoft publicly threatening to take legal action against them.

Cleveland Fed median CPI +0.3% vs +0.2% prior

Prior was +0.2% m/m16% trimmed mean CPI +0.2% vs 0.0% priorOn a 12-month basis:Median CPI 2.7% vs 2.7% prior16% trimmed-mean 2.6% vs 2.6% priorHere is the Cleveland Fed's description of what they're doing:A number of measures have been developed to measure underlying inflation. The CPI excluding food and energy prices (core CPI) removes price changes of the

Tulsa kept from chance at LLBWS bid, judge rules

A Texas judge backed a decision to remove a Tulsa, Oklahoma, team from the Southwest Region and keep it from playing in Tuesday's title game for a spot in the Little League Baseball World Series, according to a statement from a Little League spokesperson.

A's Wilson sees errorless run live on after overturn

After his surprising error was overturned to a Tampa Bay hit on Tuesday night in his club's 12-4 loss to the Rays at Sutter Health Park, Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson's major-league-record errorless streak at the position was extended to 113 games.

'Awful' Raleigh takes blame as M's lose 5th in row

Cal Raleigh, saddled with a .159 average a year after finishing second in the AL MVP race, acknowledged his struggles after the Seattle Mariners' 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, telling reporters "I've got to find a way to be better."

📈 Names to know: Top 10 MLB prospect rankings

Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the trade deadline? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

You and Me (and Whoever Comes Next) review – theatre crafted with love and care

Summerhall, Edinburgh Actor Keron Day draws on his experiences of getting along, or not, with live-in carers to give a pithy account of a complex relationshipThe stories told by Patch of Blue can be difficult to hear, but this vital theatre company is well aware of that. In the family drama Cassie and the Lights, at the fringe in 2022, one of the abandoned c

Why Bitcoin Barely Moved Even as US Inflation Cools to 3.4%

The tamest U.S. inflation print in months left crypto markets flat, with Bitcoin shrugging off the data hit.

Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations

The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.

Silver jumps more than 2% after US inflation meets expectations

Silver (XAG/USD) accelerates its advance on Wednesday and trades around $66.00 at the time of writing, up 2.18% on the day.

US Dollar: Bearish momentum extends after CPI – TD Securities

TD Securities strategists note that July US inflation came in broadly in line with expectations, with headline CPI rising 0.1% m/m and core CPI increasing 0.2% m/m.

Silkroad Innovation Hub’s Road to Battlefield competition continues

The Road to Battlefield competition is now in its second year, and its purpose is to give founders across Central Eurasia a direct route to Startup Battlefield

AI agents aren’t legally responsible for any harm that they cause, experts say. So who is?

After Australia’s first reported automated hacking accident, experts warn deployers – and possibly developers – of AI agents could be held liable for the actions of their botsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe law is clear, says Prof Jeannie Paterson. “If I deploy an AI agent a

Don’t Say Good Luck review – high-school musical weepie puts Sunny Sandler in the spotlight

A mother’s illness threatens to overshadow a stagestruck teen’s big break in a school production Do you, like me, have a soft spot for both high-school angst and Broadway showtunes – and maybe Douglas Goodhart’s amusing Master It! Insta reels on how to make it in musical theatre?

The End of Oak Street review – suburban dino-survival romp is more turkey than T-rex

The director of It Follows returns after the terrible Under the Silver Lake with a sub-Spielberg pastiche of big-lizard horror and domestic unrestDavid Robert Mitchell is back with his first film in eight years, this time produced by JJ Abrams. It is initially amusing but oddly inert; contrived, derivative, commercially driven and weirdly inconsequential, a

Bitcoin eyes $63K as US CPI relief sends September Fed rate pause odds to 60%

Bitcoin price action did not reflect relief in US CPI inflation numbers matching expectations amid a warning over $63,000 failing as support.

Miden bets on privacy stablecoins with introduction of USDCx

USDCx will let users transact without publicly exposing balances, counterparties or transaction histories, while allowing selective disclosure for compliance.

‘Houses with long histories are magical’: David Olusoga on the home history show that’s gripped the UK

At first, I worried that only historians would find A House Through Time compelling. But its appeal is so enduring that fans of the show stop me in the street to ask when they can watch moreWhy is that some TV programmes find an audience, catch people’s imaginations and become not just watched but loved?

Queen’s Brian May outraged by AI version of album cover and tells UK PM Andy Burnham: ‘You must stop it now’

"Maybe this is the time to realise WE ACTUALLY DON'T NEED AI," Brian May declared when posting a ridiculously poor version of what AI thinks one of Queen's albums looks like. He has urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to block AI "before it's too late".

President Trump says US has "total control" of Hormuz

United States (US) President Donald Trump used a post on Truth Social to declare that the US has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday., Trump boasted about the American naval presence near the Persian Gulf, which he described as "a wall of steel".

Football Daily | Newcastle’s ‘rock star’ plays the hits but will he find it hard to stay in Toon?

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Crypto Long & Short: When capital can't move fast enough, markets pay the price

In this week's Crypto Long & Short, LMAX Group's Jenna Wright argues that markets break down not from too little capital but from capital stuck in the wrong place, trapped by settlement cycles while risk reprices by the minute. She makes the case that stablecoins and tokenization are quietly becoming the plumbing that lets money move as fast as the risk it s

Buggers review – phenomenal flesh and blood portrait of Francis Bacon and George Dyer

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe painter and his lover are played with real intensity by Alistair Hall and Peter Clements, in a visceral psychodrama of contained violence and sadnessThe famously fraught relationship between the artist Francis Bacon and his lover-muse, George Dyer, has been much documented. So it is remarkable that this play by Alistair Hall

Euro steadies against Pound Sterling as traders await UK GDP verdict

The Euro (EUR) steadies against the Pound Sterling (GBP) on Wednesday, with EUR/GBP trading flat near the 0.8540 zone after two consecutive declines.

Canadian airline WestJet agrees to settle flight attendants’ sexual harassment class action

Female staff alleged company failed to maintain safe workplace, after allegations of sexual assault against pilotThe Canadian airline WestJet has agreed to pay C$4.5m (£2.4m) to settle a decade-long sexual harassment class action lawsuit levelled by its female flight attendants, who alleged the company failed to maintain a safe workplace.The suit followed al

What’s a wedding without a dirtbike doughnut? Hark1karan’s best photograph

‘On the day the youngest brother got married, they were out doing doughnuts and burnouts at eight in the morning’As a Londoner with Punjabi roots, I’d say one of the best places to experience Punjabi culture is Southall, in west London, which has one of the UK’s largest Punjabi communities. This was taken there back in March 2021, when I was looking for peop

Emerging Markets: Steepening Treasuries curb appeal – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu reports that sovereign bonds from commodity-based EM economies have seen accelerated selling after the Fed decision, despite a weaker Dollar and lower U.S. real yields.

As retail crypto trades collapse 73%, eToro drops $231 million to capture active US stock traders

July crypto trades fell to 1.4 million and average ticket size halved, while quarterly profit rose and eToro expanded into active US stock trading. The post As retail crypto trades collapse 73%, eToro drops $231 million to capture active US stock traders appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Will World Cup's top player Rodri join Barcelona or Real Madrid? Or stay at Man City?

After Rodri led Spain to World Cup glory, it's no surprise that Barcelona and Real Madrid both want him. Will he move this summer or remain at Man City?

Transfer rumors, news: Maresca wants Man City to sign Chelsea duo

United States striker Folarin Balogun is reportedly linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ranked: The 30 best men's soccer club managers in Europe

ESPN ranks the top 30 men's managers in the European club game. Who is going to be No.

‘Be adults’: Joe Root gets rid of England Test team’s midnight curfew

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Lakers to be sold in record-breaking £9bn deal

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold for a record-breaking $12.5bn (£9.25bn) to Josh Kushner, the venture capitalist who was at the centre of FIFA's proposed new commercial structure.

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger reportedly buying Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5bn

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AI notetaking hardware has taken off over the past couple of years, with credit-card-sized devices, pendants, pins, and even transcribing earbuds all promising to capture your meetings and turn them into summaries and action items. Now, a whole wave of wearables — rings especially — are betting people want to capture stray thoughts and ideas the same way.

Everything announced at Made by Google ’26: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and tons of Gemini features

From the Pixel 11 series and a brand new competitor to Apple’s AirTag, here are all the announcements from the Made by Google 2026 event.

Cadillac sack team principal Lowdon as Budkowski takes charge

Cadillac have sacked team principal Graeme Lowdon and replaced him with Marcin Budkowski in what Formula 1's 2026 newcomers claim is a "planned leadership transition".

Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year

The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.

Lionel Messi has ‘quite a few doubts’ about football future after death of his father

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‘Nightmare fodder’: Roku’s AI slop channel is even worse than expected

Fairground TV is a 24/7 channel devoted to low-quality AI content for viewers sick of watching real people move in ways that won’t haunt youThe appeal of Roku is that, whatever you happen to want to watch, there will almost certainly be a live channel for it. Just want to watch Little House on the Prairie?

A Routing Bug Took Solana 86% of the Way to Losing Finality

A malformed default route at a single hosting provider took almost 29% of staked SOL offline, against a 33% threshold.

Google’s Quick Share adds a tap-to-share mode

Google's Quick Share feature is getting a tap-to-share mode for quickly exchanging contacts, photos, videos, and more.

Lawrence and Daly lose England central contracts as Borthwick looks to World Cup

Duo are notable omissions from England’s 25-man listAlex Coles and Asher Opoku-Fordjour both includedOllie Lawrence and Elliot Daly have both lost their central contracts, with Steve Borthwick omitting the pair from his 25-man squad a year before England’s World Cup campaign begins.Neither Lawrence nor Daly – who was nursing an arm injury – featured in the t

Briton Obada retires from NFL to pursue 'true calling'

After growing up in foster care, Efe Obada spent 10 years as an NFL player yet only now, on his retirement, does he feel he has found his "life's purpose".

From sensation to spectacular, to silence: the strange history of Coleridge-Taylor’s Song of Hiawatha

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British Pound: Improving sentiment supports gains against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report the British Pound (GBP) is posting fractional gains versus the US Dollar (USD) and outperforming G10 peers as improving sentiment supports price action.

Messi hints at retirement in tribute to late father

Lionel Messi has admitted he has doubts over whether he will continue his playing career following the death of his father, Jorge, saying, "I don't know how to carry on."

Google reveals 2026 hardware lineup: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag

Google focuses more on AI and curated experiences than spec upgrades in 2026.

Why we’re going back to the games of our youth

As millennials return to the games of their youth, remakes of Star Fox and Halo suggest there is still plenty to learn from the past• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAs much as some people more or less cease to listen to new music in their 30s, I have noticed a retreat to safe, familiar gaming territory among some of my fellow

Inflation eases in July as gasoline and grocery prices fall

Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less likely the Fed will feel the need to raise interest rates in September.

Canadian Dollar steadies as US inflation meets expectations, Oil limits downside

USD/CAD trades around 1.3915 on Wednesday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day with a modest decline of 0.06%.

Kalshi Adds Real-Time Market Data Feed Through DoubleZero

The service gives trading firms access to Kalshi’s sports and crypto order books over DoubleZero’s fiber network.

NVIDIA CEO Tops Glassdoor’s 2026 List of Best CEOs

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang is ranked No. 1 on Glassdoor’s Best CEOs list for 2026.

How we built the new GPS on Pixel Watch 5

The Pixel Watch 5 offers our most accurate GPS route tracking yet, helping you retrace where you went on runs, hikes, and bike rides.

Now you can connect even more of your favorite apps and services to Gemini.

Connect your favorite services directly to Gemini to help you plan trips, manage projects and tackle your daily to-do list.

Sharing between Pixel devices is now just a tap away.

Sharing between Android devices is even easier, starting with Pixel. Use Quick Share and tap to send contact info and more.

7 can’t-miss updates from our Pixel 11 launch

The new Pixel 11 lineup offers the best of Gemini Intelligence and brings our biggest camera upgrades in years.

The Pixel 11 series: Your most personal Pixel yet

Discover the Google Pixel 11 lineup featuring updated camera hardware, the Tensor G6 chip, LED HiLight notifications and faster Gemini AI support.

Here’s your first look at the newest Pixel devices.

Here’s a first look at our new Pixel devices, including new Pixel 11 phones, Pixel Watch 5, and our first-ever Pixel Tag.

Here are 3 ways your Pixel just got even more helpful.

Our Pixel 11 phones are packed with helpful updates, like Magic Capture, Rambler, and HiLight. Here, a Googler shares his favorites.

New accessories for Pixel 11 phones are here.

Google is rolling out new Pixel accessories as part of Made by Google

Here’s what’s new with Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a.

Google is launching a new color and upgraded features for Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a as part of Made by Google.

Keep tabs on your valuables with Google Pixel Tag

Google Pixel Tag locates keys, wallets, and luggage via Bluetooth Channel Sounding and Find Hub. Check specs, price, and compatibility.

Pixel Watch 5: Proactive assistance and advanced health tracking on your wrist

Google Pixel Watch 5 offers proactive alerts, low-latency Gemini AI features, and health tracking to keep you connected.

Made by Google 2026

Check out the latest announcements about Pixel devices at Made by Google 2026.

Google’s most sophisticated foldable: Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Pixel 11 Pro Fold is our latest foldable with a thinner and lighter design, a new main camera, and enhanced intelligence tools.

Track subtle changes in your body with Health Guardian features on Pixel and Fitbit

A new level of proactive health and wellness is coming to your wrist.

How your Pixel Watch steps in if you stop breathing

Breathing emergency detection calls emergency services when you stop breathing so you can get potentially life-saving care.

Google’s Pixel 11 lineup offers fewer hardware changes, but much more Gemini

The Google Pixel 11 series starts $100 costlier than the last year, but offers 256GB base storage.

Google unveils the Pixel Watch 5 with a smarter Gemini and advanced health monitoring

The new smartwatch, which starts at $399, can track blood pressure patterns and insulin resistance, as well as deliver personalized help and better sleep tracking.

Google takes on AirTag with the new $29 Pixel Tag

Google’s new Pixel Tag taps into its Find Hub network to help users track lost keys, bags, and other items.

Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro Fold offers a stronger build and brighter screens

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will cost $1,899.

Kalshi launches sports and crypto perps data feed on DoubleZero

Kalshi launched access to its sports and crypto perpetual data feed through DoubleZero’s dedicated fiber network to bolster institutional data access.

Fire finish on a high with win over Spirit

Georgia Wareham hits her first half-century of the campaign to give Welsh Fire a 15-run win over London Spirit in their final game of the Women's Hundred.

Villa close in on Atletico defender Ruggeri

Aston Villa close in on the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri.

Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death

Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.

Inter in advanced talks for Spurs full-back Spence

Inter Milan are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence in a deal worth a minimum of £25.6m.

Pound Sterling retains gains as US CPI trims September Fed hike odds

GBP/USD trades modestly higher on Wednesday as the US Dollar (USD) comes under mild pressure following the release of the latest US inflation figures. However, the market reaction remains limited as the data broadly matched expectations.

Global energy watchdog warns oil stockpiles ‘rapidly depleting’ – business live

The International Energy Agency calls for urgent reopening of the strait of Homuz amid ongoing pressure on global oil suppliesOpec has lowered its full-year forecast for world oil demand growth for the fourth month in a row.The oil producing cartel said it was now expecting oil demand to have grown to 580,000 barrels per day, according to a copy of the month

Solana neared a freeze threshold Wednesday, Marinade Finance says. The Foundation says it held up under stress.

A routing glitch at a major data center provider knocked nearly 29% of Solana’s staked tokens offline, bringing the network within striking distance of a full freeze, while Foundation executives stressed that blocks and transactions never stopped.

Researchers found a way to hijack devices through Zoom screen sharing

A public AI tool found the dangerous Zoom flaw in under 20 prompts.

Brazil: Lula victory could deepen fiscal risks - Societe Generale

Societe Generale analysts Brendan McKenna and Dev Ashish outline scenarios for Brazil’s 2026 election, assigning a 65% probability to President Lula winning a fourth term and 30% to Flavio.

Formula E finds a new home on Disney+, ESPN+

The deal starts with the arrival of the GEN4 car and 2026-27 season this December.

Texas Tech's QB questions and what happens in the Big 12 in 2026

Even with the change at QB, the Red Raiders are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.

The most expensive engagement ring ever? Everything we know about Ronaldo’s jaw-dropping diamond

Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez are officially married - but the real mystery remains on her finger.

Slovenia joins EU’s MiCA stablecoin register with first issuer

Slovenia entered the EU’s MiCA stablecoin register through electronic money institution Dinaro, as the update also added two new CASPs.

XRP loses $1 for the first time since Trump’s 2024 election as bearish bets surge and 200,000 XRP stolen

XRP slipped below $1 as leverage rebuilt and selling pressure deepened across the market. Data from CryptoSlate showed that the digital asset fell as low as $0.99 during the session, its weakest level since November 2024, when Donald Trump won the US presidential election.

Five players get first England deals in Borthwick shake-up

Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson are handed England central contracts for the first time as Steve Borthwick shakes up his squad.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment turns 5: ‘It was for us, not them’

Five years after El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender, the experiment has fallen short of its original promises for locals, but it’s been great for Bitcoin’s global profile.

Pi Network price gains 5% as CPI cools, upgrade passes

Pi Network price rose more than 5% toward $0.090 on Aug. 12 as the Protocol 26 deadline passed and softer U.S.

Coles and Opoku-Fordjour among 25 England players given enhanced contracts

Alex Coles and Asher Opoku-Fordjour are among five England players to be awarded an enhanced contract by the RFU for the first time.

Wintermute to pour $1B into AI, high-frequency trading amid TradFi expansion: Report

Wintermute will reportedly invest $1 billion in AI infrastructure and high-frequency trading as part of its expansion into traditional finance.

Standard Chartered-led Anchorpoint launches Hong Kong dollar stablecoin

HashKey Exchange and OSL Group are now authorized distributors, enabling institutional and professional investors to mint and redeem HKDAP tokens.

United Kingdom: Resilience tested as data mixed – Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley reviews recent United Kingdom (UK) data against Eurozone performance. Foley notes Eurozone Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at 0.4% q/q and a 0.7% UK upturn in the three months to May.

Fragrant fortunes: Doha's Teeb Al Hazm plans London debut as Gulf perfumes gain wider appeal

From oud and bukhoor to niche fragrance houses, the Teeb Al Hazm perfume exhibition reflects the Gulf's enduring love of scent as organisers prepare to take the concept to Europe.

South Korea crisis deepens over sexual favours scandal

The South Korean FA apologises amid a series of controversies and a police raid on its headquarters.

Jack Lowden for James Bond: Did British TV presenter and author Richard Osman leak identity of the new 007?

Speaking on his podcast, Richard Osman claimed to have insider knowledge that suggests a certain Scottish actor could be next in line to play James Bond...

Draper in line to meet Djokovic at Cincinnati Open

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Draper in line to meet Djokovic at Cincinnati Open”.

Rutschman debut can't jolt suddenly slumping Sox

Catcher Adley Rutschman, who was acquired at last week's trade deadline, made his debut for the Red Sox on Tuesday night, collecting a single and two walks in Boston's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto.

La Liga to inspect Celta Vigo's pitch after fungus outbreak

La Liga officials are set to inspect the pitch at Celta Vigo's Estadio de Balaidos over a suspected fungus outbreak.

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After her defiant femininity outraged many in Brazil, she lived through a military dictatorship and was boycotted for years. But after more than 30 albums, she explains how she kept goingAt 78, Joyce Moreno is one of Brazil’s musical icons, but for decades that status seemed far from assured: this headstrong singer, guitarist and composer was frequently view

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America doesn’t need a second-class payments system

If an institution qualifies to participate in America’s banking system, it should have a clear path to America’s payment system, argues Anchorage Digital's Rachel Anderika.

Fery feels 'no added pressure' despite being British No 1 as he returns

Arthur Fery insists he feels “no added pressure” as the new British No 1 prepares to return to action this weekend for the first time since his memorable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Vikings confirm Murray as starting QB

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Vikings confirm Murray as starting QB”.

Oil: Chinese demand recovery could lift prices – NBC

National Bank of Canada's (NBC) Jocelyn Paquet analyzes how China’s sharp reduction in petroleum imports helped offset the Middle East supply shock and limit Oil price gains. The July rebound in Chinese imports is highlighted as historically large in percentage terms.

Anchorpoint launches HKDAP stablecoin for institutional users in Hong Kong

Standard Chartered-backed Anchorpoint has begun the phased rollout of its Hong Kong dollar-backed HKDAP stablecoin, opening beta access to institutional distributors and professional investors for payments, fiat conversion and tokenized asset settlement. Anchorpoint said on Wednesday that the first phase…

Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure

Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.

Euro remains little changed as US CPI fails to surprise the markets

EUR/USD trades around 1.1550 on Wednesday at the time of writing, up a modest 0.08% on the day.

U.S. CPI inflation slows to 3.4% as expected, bitcoin holds near $64,000

Both headline and core inflation matched economists’ expectations, while bitcoin held near $64,000 and Treasury yields declined.

Fidelity files with SEC to add staking to Ethereum ETF

Fidelity plans to add staking to its Ether fund, with 85% of rewards retained by FETH and quarterly cash distributions planned for investors.

US inflation cooled slightly to 3.4% in July but prices still elevated

Energy is cheaper than at its peak in late April, but gas is still nearly $1 a gallon more expensive than before the Iran warUS consumer prices cooled slightly in July as the annualized inflation rate dipped down to 3.4%, though prices still remain higher than levels seen before the war with Iran.Though inflation decreased 0.7 percentage points in June durin

Ethereum price rebounds 3% as CPI lifts ETH above $1,900

Ethereum price rebounded from $1,850 to trade above $1,900 on Aug. 12 as softer U.S.

Did poop enable the evolution of complex animals?

In a recent study, evolution gets even messier than usual.

Smaller balls, anthem test & tough schedule - England gear up for WXV

England's Red Roses are in pre-season training before the upcoming WXV Global Series and have been using the controversial smaller balls.

Canada Building Permits for June 18.5% vs 0.8% estimate

Prior month -1.7% revised to -3.0%Building permits for June +18.5% vs +0.8% estimate. Needless to say much stronger than expected.

Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.1% in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 4.1% in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: -23,000(p) in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.02(p) in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index - Final Demand: -0.3%(p) in Jun 2026 News Release H

US July CPI 3.4% y/y vs 3.4% expected

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FEDS Paper: Government bond-backed repo markets: between resilience and vulnerability

Ayelen Banegas, Lucas Devigne, Mulalo Mamburu, Kleopatra Nikolaou, Anna Samarina, Fabio TamburriniThis paper synthesizes the literature on vulnerabilities in government bond-backed repo markets, focusing on the features that contribute to both the fragility and stability of these markets. The literature shows that the same features that enable efficient liqu

SEC and CFTC plans to write crypto rules without Congress – but they can’t make them permanent

CFTC Chair Michael Selig said on Aug. 4 that the agency has crypto rule proposals ready and plans to finalize them before the current administration ends, regardless of whether Congress passes the CLARITY Act.

Root removes England curfew

Joe Root has ruled out a curfew under his England Test captaincy and implored his players to behave like "grown adults" ahead of his first series back at the helm against Pakistan.

IEA forecasts 4.3 million bpd drop in global Oil supply

The International Energy Agency (IEA) cut its global Oil supply and demand forecasts for 2026 amid shipping disruptions in the Middle East.

Panama canal fees soar due to Iran war and El Niño as ship ‘pays $4m to jump queue’

Falling water levels linked to weather system are expected to limit number of slots to transit shipping laneCommercial ships travelling through the Panama canal are facing a rise in costs amid disruption triggered by the Iran war and falling water levels linked to this year’s intense El Niño weather system.Highlighting the fragility of global trade, a contai

Australian Dollar: Gradual gains against US Dollar remain likely – MUFG

MUFG’s Michael Wan reports the Reserve Bank of Australia kept its policy rate at 4.35% in a unanimous decision. AUD/USD initially dipped on the statement but later rebounded as Governor Bullock reiterated hawkish inflation concerns.

Live facial recognition cameras to be used on UK’s busiest shopping street

Sadiq Khan has indicated the technology will be deployed on London’s Oxford Street despite human rights concernsThe Metropolitan police are understood to be planning to use live facial recognition (LFR) technology on Britain’s busiest shopping street.In June, the Met said it would introduce the technology in London’s West End by Christmas and into a further

New York City Council probes Polymarket, Kalshi over marketing practices

The New York City Council has opened an investigation into the marketing practices of four prediction market platforms, including Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini Titan, over allegations that event-contract firms may use deceptive advertising to attract consumers. The office of…

LA Phil/Dudamel; Fantasia Orchestra / Fetherstonhaugh/Glennie reviews – high-contrast programming

Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe first of two evening proms began with the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s polished but polite Beethoven and intoxicating Adès. Later, the Fantasia orchestra’s bitty playlist-type programme only occasionally sparked into life.This evening was, in a sense, a tale of two orchestras.

Steph still on track to be Warrior for life, GM says

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence once again that Stephen Curry -- who is on an expiring deal this season -- will remain with the Warriors until he retires.

US Dollar: Soft CPI risks weigh on outlook – ING

ING’s Chris Turner expects US July CPI to be the key driver for the Federal Reserve’s next move, with consensus looking for subdued headline and core readings that edge closer to the 2% target.

Morning Minute: The CFTC Bails Out Kalshi in NY

The CFTC keeps going to bat for Kalshi while the ultimate prediction market court battle looms, with the fate of the sector in the balance.

'We thought we had arrived': Inside Dan Quinn's master plan to revive the Commanders

After a 5-12 season, Dan Quinn spent the offseason searching for ways to sharpen a Washington team he felt had lost some of its edge.

See inside the new Highmark Stadium as Bills practice and fans take it in

ESPN chronicled the Buffalo Bills' "Return of the Blue & Red night" on Saturday, the first public event held at the new Highmark Stadium.

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Ever since the election of Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan, the team has embraced the connection.

College football 2026: How much does a Power 4 starter earn?

We talked to general managers, staffers and agents from around the nation to put a price on each position.

2027 recruiting class rankings: Colorado cracks top 40 in latest update

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GB's Burgin and Pattison through to 800m final

Great Britain's Max Burgin and Ben Pattison finish first and second in their semi-final races to qualify for the 800m final, while Ireland's Mark English also qualifies for the final after breaking the European Athletics Championship record time for the event.

Bitwise Cuts 14% of Staff as Crypto Slump Reaches ETF Issuers

The reduction matches the percentage shed by Coinbase in May, and follows shutdowns at BitMEX and BitMart.

Japanese Yen: Intervention doubts as flows favor US Dollar – BNY

BNY’s Wee Khoon Chong highlights that institutional investors bought Dollar and sold Japanese Yen after the June BoJ hike, and again following late-July joint intervention to weaken USD/JPY. Despite official action, real money treated the move as a USD/JPY buying opportunity.

FTC Sends More than $23.8 Million to Drivers and Diners Harmed by Grubhub’s Deceptive Advertising Claims and Other Unlawful Conduct

The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $23.8 million to drivers harmed by Grubhub’s deceptive earnings claims and diners harmed by the company’s misleading and unlawful conduct.View Press Release

Dubois on collision course with Turkish rival? MVP announce Turhan signing

Caroline Dubois could settle her rivalry with Elif Nur Turhan after the Turkish world champion signed for Most Valuable Promotions.

investingLive European markets wrap: Gold stays poised, dollar tentative awaiting US CPI report

Headlines:What is the distribution of forecasts for the US CPI?What to expect from the US CPI report later today?Iran reportedly maintains that there are no discussions over ceasefire extension as the pact doesn't exist anymoreUSD/JPY stalls ahead of a key US CPI report; BoJ expected to raise rates in SeptemberBitcoin Forecast Today: Why BTC Is Struggling Be

New Zealand Dollar slides as Middle East tensions give US Dollar the upper hand

NZD/USD extends its decline for a third consecutive day on Wednesday and trades around 0.5860 at the time of writing, down 0.28% on the day.

Bitcoin price rebounds from $63,200 as CPI looms

Bitcoin price recovered above $64,000 on Aug. 12 after a leveraged-position flush drove BTC into the $63,200 support zone ahead of key U.S.

United States Dollar Index trades calmly ahead of US Inflation data

The US Dollar (USD) reflects a sideways performance against its peers ahead of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is scheduled to be published at 12:30 GMT.

Why is the Japanese Yen stuck near 159.25 after the first joint US-Japan intervention since 2011?

The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to navigate complex market dynamics, consolidating near the 159.25 level against the US Dollar (USD) following a sharp upward push.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Biding its time near 1.1550, awaiting US CPI numbers

The Euro (EUR) nurses marginal gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, with the EUR/USD pair flattening just below the 1.1550 level during the European trading session.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Recovery stalls below the 50-day SMA

GBP/JPY holds firm on Wednesday, trading within Monday’s range as the Japanese Yen (JPY) stays on the back foot, having given up nearly half of the gains triggered by the joint US-Japan intervention. At the time of writing, the cross trades around 215.12, virtually unchanged on the day.

FlightAware drops Kalshi lawsuit over a market niche that data shows it never took off

The flight-tracking company voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice and without sharing a motive for its decision. However, the flight cancellation market never took off with Kalshi users.

British Pound: Strong Q2 may give way to flat growth - TD Securities

TD Securities strategists expect United Kingdom (UK) June Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data to show a reversal of May’s strength in professional services, offsetting solid retail sales and leaving the Index of Services flat, with modest industrial weakness keeping monthly GDP at 0.0% m/m.

Even if Bitcoin rises 30% a year this renewable mining model still loses money as hashrate keeps pace

Bitcoin trades near $63,600, below the lowest Bitcoin price researchers tested against a modeled wind-powered mining operation in a new Energy Economics study. At that price level, their model shows no payback within six years under any curtailment scenario they ran.

Kick It Out chair Bhandari to step down from role

Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will step down from his role at the end of the 2026-27 season.

Fever’s White says critics can ‘go to hell’ over handling of Sophie Cunningham controversy

Coach was booed by sections of Fever fanbaseFever’s success on court continues despite distractionsIndiana Fever coach Stephanie White has pushed back on those who have criticized how she has handled the controversy that erupted after Saturday’s game between her team and the Chicago Sky.Sky’s DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul after she str

US Dollar: Inflation data and Middle East risks – Commerzbank

Commerzbank FX analyst Antje Praefcke notes that July US inflation is expected to rise only 0.1% month-on-month, with headline and core rates slipping to 3.4% and 2.5% year-on-year.

Russia moves to restrict retail crypto trading to bitcoin, ether and USDT

Non-qualified investors face a 300,000-ruble (approx. $3,600) annual purchase limit per intermediary, while qualified investors have no cap.

XRP trading could get spicy after CPI report as futures bets hit highest since October

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How will relegated trio fare in the Championship?

BBC Sport England looks at how the three relegated sides - West Ham, Burnley and Wolves - will navigate the Championship this season.

Iran confirms no discussions over US-Iran ceasefire extension for now - Reuters

According to a senior Iranian source, there are no discussions about extending the ceasefire between Iran and the US, Reuters reported.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 6: Chelsea

After a period of underachievement and upheaval for the Blues, the arrival of Xabi Alonso could signal a change in fortunesGuardian writers’ predicted position: 3rd (NB: this is not necessarily Billy Munday’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 10th Continue reading...

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Midfielder says experience has helped him settle in‘It’s what I’ve been doing from when I was young’Youri Tielemans has stated that adjusting to Michael Carrick’s vision for Manchester United has been as easy as “smelling football” for the vastly experienced £35m midfield signing.The 29-year-old, who joined from Aston Villa last month, made his debut for And

I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them - Tielemans

Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man.

Rod Stewart cancels farewell tour dates after undergoing successful heart procedure

The singer said that he was ‘already feeling better’ but forthcoming dates on his mammoth farwell tour will not now go aheadRod Stewart has cancelled all coming dates on his farewell tour after undergoing a routine heart procedure.On 9 August, Stewart, 81, pulled a performance in Ohio at the last minute. After the successful insertion of a coronary stent, he

AI code-testing startup Blacksmith’s valuation jumps almost 10x in less than a year

Blacksmith says revenue has grown more than tenfold over the past year.

Tielemans: I did not expect to leave Aston Villa for Man Utd this summer

'Not really, no' - the perhaps surprising answer from Manchester United’s summer signing Youri Tielemans when asked whether he expected to leave his former club Aston Villa in this window.

Barcelona make improved £51m bid for Rodri as Manchester City target Fernández

Latest offer close to City’s valuation for Spain midfielderChelsea’s £120m price for Fernández may be too highBarcelona have made an improved bid to Manchester City of around €60m (£51m) for Rodri. This follows Barça’s initial offer of €45m that was rejected out of hand by City.The Spanish club’s new offer – which may include add-ons – is close to City’s val

Iran reportedly maintains that there are no discussions over ceasefire extension as the pact doesn't exist anymore

There are no discussions with the US over extending ceasefire agreementFrom Iran's perpsecitve, there is no ceasefire start date and therefore there is nothing to extendThe US violated the agreement 48 hours after it was reached and withdrew from it a few days laterOne of the issues that is being discussed is the US returning back to conditions set out by th

Binance rejects claim it will withdraw Singapore case against RedotPay

Binance and RedotPay have given conflicting accounts of whether Singapore proceedings linked to their nearly $473 million legal dispute are being discontinued following an Aug. 7 court hearing.

India’s CPI rises further to 4.45% in July as food prices accelerate

India’s retail inflation accelerated in July, with the Consumer Price Index rising 4.45% y/y, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The reading marked a renewed increase in price pressures after headline inflation stood at 4.38% in June, but the data came below the 4.5% forecast.

Gold holds gains above $4,400 after US CPI meets expectations

Gold (XAU/USD) extends gains above $4,400 on Wednesday as traders digest US inflation data, which came broadly in line with expectations. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,429, up 1.38% on the day.

‘It’s a nice hobby’: Manchester United’s Janina Leitzig on goalkeeping and gardening

The former Leicester player’s focus has moved from runner beans to running drills as the season approachesWith some parts of England gearing up for a fifth heatwave of 2026 the new Manchester United goalkeeper Janina Leitzig, a keen gardener, is sympathetic to the precarious health of this reporter’s tomato plants. “You’re not used to so little rain, are you

Yen attempts to bounce up from 159.45 lows ahead of the US inflation release

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is one of the best performers in an unusually low-volatility market on Wednesday, picking up to levels near 159.00 against the US Dollar, after hitting support in the 159.45 area.

Harmony weighs a full blockchain rollback after unauthorized minting floods exchanges with billions in ONE

A validator patch closes the reported receipt flaws while the excess supply and any rollback remain unresolved. The post Harmony weighs a full blockchain rollback after unauthorized minting floods exchanges with billions in ONE appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Iran war and high living costs fuelling last-minute holiday bookings, Tui says

Middle East conflict has cost Europe’s largest travel firm €60m so far, and timing of decisions over trips has shiftedHolidaymakers are waiting until the last minute to book their trips because of the continuing uncertainty caused by the war in Iran and the cost of living crisis, according to Tui, Europe’s largest travel company, which said the war had cost

Indian inflation accelerates to 4.45% in July, slightly below expectations

Inflation in India accelerates slightly in July, while remaining close to market expectations. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), released on Wednesday by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), rises 4.45% YoY in July, compared with 4.38% in June.

Harmony's ONE Sinks 37% After Attacker Mints 4 Billion Tokens

The team is weighing a rollback, which would undo the attack along with every legitimate transaction made since.

Number of children injured in e-scooter crashes in England surges

Calls for speed limiters or mandated helmet use after research into injuries at three paediatric trauma centres The number of children involved in crashes on e-scooters has soared in recent years, with some as young as nine involved in collisions, research has found.Researchers carried out a review of injuries among the under-16s at three specialist paediatr

Australian Dollar outperforms despite RBA’s hawkish tone fails to sway markets

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is up against its major currency peers, trading marginally higher at around 0.7068 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session.

Fidelity plans Ethereum staking for $898M FETH fund

Fidelity has moved to add Ethereum staking and quarterly cash distributions to its $898 million Fidelity Ethereum Fund, with the trust allowed to stake as much as 100% of its ETH under normal conditions. The U.S.

Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as U.S. inflation data looms, Harmony exploit rattles altcoins

Markets are quiet ahead of the July inflation print, with bitcoin little changed, oil near $90 and Harmony nursing a fresh exploit.

Man City sign goalkeeper Rulli from Marseille

Manchester City complete the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.

Binance, RedotPay clash over fate of Singapore lawsuit

Amid a $473 million legal dispute, RedotPay says it expects Binance to end its Singapore case, while Binance says its claims remain active.

Bank of England to test stablecoin, digital currency use in cross-border finance

The BOE-led Digital Pound Lab will test trade-finance interoperability, in which exporters receive stablecoins while importers settle in a potential digital pound.

Bitcoin miners earn under 0.7% of revenue from fees in new 10-year low

Bitcoin miners showed a “concerning” trend of pivoting to AI amid a profit squeeze as transaction-fee income barely bounced from 10-year lows of 0.52% of revenue.

What to expect from the US CPI report later today?

The US inflation data later will cover the month of July and the estimates are as per the following:Headline CPI +0.1% m/m est. (Prior -0.4%)Headline CPI +3.4% y/y est.

Bitcoin developers could fall behind attackers without top AI models, BPI says

A group of crypto companies and industry organizations has called on frontier AI labs to give Bitcoin and other open-source financial infrastructure developers trusted access to their most capable models as AI-assisted cyber threats become more advanced. The Bitcoin Policy…

Euro: Soft US CPI could support gains against US Dollar – ING

Chris Turner at ING notes EUR/USD remains lacklustre despite better Eurozone data and upside surprises, as high European natural gas prices and Gulf tensions weigh on the Euro.

AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where’s the carnage?

The AI jobs apocalypse never showed up. Still, jobs are changing and economists expect more to comeThe prediction was stark: artificial intelligence advancements would wipe out jobs en masse.

Steal This Story, Please! review – Amy Goodman, stalwart of the American left, shows her teeth

This comprehensive documentary about the Democracy Now! radio show host and seasoned investigative reporter takes in a massacre in East Timor, the actions of oil giants and a flustered Bill Clinton as it reflects her vital workBefore there was Michael Moore, there was campaigning journalist Amy Goodman … and even if Moore seems to have gone a little quiet, G

If the markets reject OpenAI and Anthropic, the US should nationalize them | Bruce Schneier and Nathan E Sanders

From space to telecommunications, the US has a long history of fostering technology for the public good. These AI models could be aligned to democratic values, not corporate profitsOpenAI, and then Anthropic, were each formed by AI developers who feared unrestrained corporate AI development – specifically, that companies like Google and Meta would steer the

WTI reverses lower as huge US inventory build clashes with Hormuz supply fears

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil reverses lower on Wednesday and trades around $81.60 at the time of writing, down 0.77% on the day.

Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people — and the grid — will actually want

Reservoir has built an ultra-efficient water heater that can predict hot water demand, store energy, and detect plumbing leaks throughout a home.

Twenty One’s $2.8 billion Bitcoin pile is worth far more than its stock, but there’s a catch

$486.5 million of converts lock up 16,116 BTC while the new CEO pursues operating and credit businesses. The post Twenty One’s $2.8 billion Bitcoin pile is worth far more than its stock, but there’s a catch appeared first on CryptoSlate.

US Dollar: Fed pricing and CPI risks – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes markets are steady ahead of the United States (US) July Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, which is seen as pivotal for Fed funds expectations and the Dollar.

Euro drifts away from 184.00 Yen despite hot German inflation figures

The Euro (EUR) is paring previous gains against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, weighed by a mild risk-off market mood as tensions in the Middle East grow.

Reminder that Kvaratskhelia was the best player in Europe last season

It was heralded as the World Cup in which all the stars shone. But while the big names did indeed illuminate the summer, the return of the club game with the showpiece UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg is a chance for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to reclaim his spotlight.

If the CLARITY Act dies: the three Democrats who could bury crypto legislation for a generation

Kalshi puts the Democratic House majority at 84%. Maxine Waters, Shontel Brown, and Elizabeth Warren would control the committees that write crypto law.

Australian Dollar: Upside risk intact above support against US Dollar – UOB

UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note AUD/USD rebounded to close around 0.7062 after the RBA left its cash rate at 4.35%. Intraday, they see scope for the Australian Dollar to edge higher, though a sustained break above 0.7075 is unlikely.

CoreWeave surges 16% on $2.58 billion revenue quarter as AI infrastructure demand eclipses crypto

Booming AI demand sends CRWV up 16% and lifts IREN and CIFR as investors favor computing infrastructure over crypto.

Bank of England taps Polygon consortium for digital pound trade finance tests

NOBO Finance, Dun & Bradstreet and Polygon Labs have joined Phase 2 of the Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab to test SME trade finance flows that combine stablecoin payments, digital pound settlement and reusable business identity. According to a…

The leading Gold signals Telegram groups 2026: 8 groups ranked by real pip-log performance

Here are the leading gold signals Telegram groups for 2026, evaluated on XAU/USD methodology, session timing, and documented pip performance. Gold moved through a wide $4,600-$5,600 range in the first half of 2026, and that volatility separates the useful gold…

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye move for Barcelona's Koundé

Arsenal are reportedly looking at a possible move for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé. Transfer Talk has the latest.

XRP at $1: what derivatives and exchange flows signal

Open interest stands at $2.72 billion. Exchange withdrawals hit a five year high.