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Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounds as Crude Oil and bond yields fall

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades above 51,800, back over the 51,500 area it sold through on Wednesday, when the Federal Reserve raised its rate for the first time in three years and the index fell to its lowest level in three months.

Hamilton responds to reports he has asked for Ferrari changes

Lewis Hamilton has responded to reports he has called for changes at Ferrari after two difficult weekends at Monza and Madrid.

'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump

In Kai Bird's biography of Cohn, he looks at how the lawyer taught Trump how to deny, delay, attack, sue and countersue, never admit defeat, side-step paying bills and avoid a paper trail.

Apple will let EU apps use less alarming tracking consent screens

Apple is changing its App Tracking Transparency prompts in parts of Europe after competition regulators said the system favored Apple over third-party apps, giving developers more flexibility over how they ask users for tracking consent.

Leicestershire facing relegation over pitch penalty, and more: County Championship cricket, day three – live

All the latest updates from around the grounds Middlesex chair Sykes to resign | Email Tanya I have been corrected by the Yorkshire press box, the filming at Grace Road was not for a Virender Sehwag biopic but a Sourav Ganguly biopic. Apparently the team have already filmed for five days at Headingley, at Lord’s, and at…

Keely Hodgkinson reveals how freak canal accident ruined world record bid

Hodgkinson tripped and fell on canal cooldown run Runner shares her unique genetics of split tendons Keely Hodgkinson has lifted the lid on how plans to chase the 800m world record this summer were ruined by a freak accident that her team has likened to whiplash. The Olympic champion will run her final race of the season in the…

Abhishek hits fastest century in full-member T20s

Abhishek Sharma hits a 30-ball century - the fastest in a T20 international between two full-member nations - in India's third T20 against Afghanistan.

Newcastle players see Jaissle's angry side - can they respond?

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle was forthright in the away dressing room at Elland Road on Monday night following a chastening 4-1 defeat against Leeds United.

New Zealand Dollar gains ground as GDP growth beats expectations

NZD/USD rebounds on Thursday, trading around 0.5730 at the time of writing, up 0.35% on the day. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) benefits from stronger-than-expected domestic growth data, allowing the pair to recover from the two-month low reached on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia dropped from World Rally Championship

The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship will be held in Italy instead of Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.

Roku’s new Labs hub brings experimental apps to the big screen

Roku’s latest OS update introduces Roku Labs, a new hub for experimental apps, alongside personalized home screens in more markets, streaming subscription bundles, and more.

‘I feel invisible’: over-50s reveal harsh realities of trying to get a job

Candidates describe feelings of rejection after submitting hundreds of applications but getting a handful of interviews Hundreds of job applications, exhausting searches and relentless rejection – the experience of attempting to get back into the workforce after losing their jobs in their 50s and 60s has proved an ordeal for…

How ChatGPT and Lane Kiffin could have gotten LSU kicked out of the SEC

It's a twisted tale of grandstanding politicians, colorful characters and college football's most polarizing figure.

British Pound loses its footing as BoE hold meets Fed hike

The Pound Sterling (GBP) extends its losses on Thursday after the Bank of England's (BoE) decision to hold rates unchanged in a 6-3 vote, while leaving the door open for a potential hike.

Bad game or bad sign: Which players should you be concerned about entering Week 2?

It's easy to overreact to Week 1. Matt Bowen discusses whether concern is warranted for 13 players.

The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 2

An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

Will Palmer, Foden and Trent be recalled to England squad?

Cole Palmer's outstanding form this season has put him in a strong position for an England recall, with the Chelsea man the most likely to be included from all the big names left out of the World Cup squad.

Week 3 preview: Florida State's bleak future, a revenge game in Oxford and more

What to know for Week 3, including Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford, under-the-radar games and teams on upset watch.

MLB playoff tracker: Postseason odds, current bracket and who can clinch next

From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

FCA Targets Three More London Sites Over Unregistered P2P Crypto Trading

"Anyone running an unregistered peer-to-peer crypto business should assume we are looking at them," the FCA's enforcement chief said.

Under center 42.5% of the time? The NFL is abandoning the shotgun formation -- and it's working

Teams such as the Commanders, Eagles, Ravens, Chiefs, Giants and Raiders are going under center more -- and out of the shotgun less and less. Will this trend stick?

Insider notebook: QB1 uncertainty buzz; rough starts for Rams, Chargers

We have the latest on three teams dealing with QB injuries, where the Rams and Chargers stand and more.

UK signals end of 'light-touch' era with multi-agency raid on peer-to-peer crypto hubs

Increased enforcement coincides with detailed regulatory guidance issued to crypto firms ahead of the full framework taking effect in late 2027.

CLARITY Act talks resume as 7 Democrats seek revival

Seven Senate Democrats have reopened negotiations over the CLARITY Act after the chamber rejected cloture in a 49-50 vote, leaving the crypto market structure bill 11 votes short of the 60 required to begin debate. Coinme CEO and co-founder Neil…

Japanese Yen: Further weakness could target 157.30 against US Dollar - UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/JPY surged above 156.30 to a high of 156.41, with momentum still modest but supportive of further gains. Intraday, the pair could test 156.50 while holding above support at 155.40.

DC Belichick resigns as UNC investigation finds disregard for conduct

North Carolina DC Steve Belichick has resigned as the university's probe into the football program's culture and climate found "isolated" disregard for standards of conduct.

Kyrie offers to pay Al-Shaair's fine for tribute to slain Palestinian girl

Kyrie Irving offered to pay Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair's $11,941 fine for having the name of a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in 2024 written on his eye black during a game.

Source: Texans star Collins injures hamstring, uncertain to play Week 2

Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice and is uncertain to play in Week 2 against the Bengals, a source told ESPN.

Sources: FA chief demands docs on FIFA equity plan

FIFA vice president and FA chairwoman Debbie Hewitt has demanded FIFA president Gianni Infantino release all documents concerning his proposal for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup, sources told ESPN.

LSU QB Leavitt unexpectedly listed as doubtful for Ole Miss rivalry game

In a surprising turn of events, LSU listed starting quarterback Sam Leavitt as doubtful for Saturday. The exact nature of his injury is unclear.

Jets suspend star goalie Hellebuyck after training camp no-show

The Jets on Wednesday night suspended star goalie Connor Hellebuyck for failure to report to the team's training camp.

Bucs' Zampese: Browns had their QB1 in Mayfield and 'mucked it up'

Buccaneers assistant coach Ken Zampease, who was Baker Mayfield's QB coach with the Browns in 2018, says Cleveland messed up by trading the QB.

FBS oversight committee can't overturn WMU loss despite improper protocols

The NCAA's FBS oversight committee acknowledged that replay protocols were not properly followed at the end of Western Michigan's controversial loss to Michigan in Week 1 but said it does not have the authority to overturn the result of the game.

⚾ MLB Power Rankings: Playoff contenders on the move

Some teams have already clinched postseason berths, while others are making one last push with 11 days to go. Where do they all stand on our penultimate list?

Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself

Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.

U. S. SEC begins prepping for around-the-clock trading that crypto treats as the norm

The U. S.

Last call: Disrupt volunteer application closes soon

If you've been on the fence about volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, this is your sign to stop deliberating and start applying.

I tried Tovala’s smart oven for two weeks — here’s whether it beats takeout

Tovala offers both a smart oven and a meal-delivery service. Its meals come with QR codes that you scan using the app, allowing the oven to automatically

London Lions set for NBA test as British basketball bids to step up

The 2026-27 Super League Basketball season gets under way on Friday - and could be the most competitive in a generation, according to Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake.

Crypto for Advisors: Beyond bitcoin and ether

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Crypto for Advisors: Beyond bitcoin and ether”.

Euro: Stabilizing with policy support – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret say EUR/USD is stabilizing after Wednesday’s Fed decision, as improving Germany-US 2-year yield spreads and a hawkish ECB stance support the euro.

SEC Clears a Path for Tokenized Stocks After Clarity Act Stumbles

The "innovation exemption" lets qualifying venues trade tokenized versions of U. S.

Australian Dollar rebound offsets the hawkish Fed hike

AUD/USD rebounds near the 0.7110s area on Thursday after the pair spent recent sessions nursing losses on bets for a hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed). At the time of writing, the pair rises by over 0.40%, but the rebound has little to do with anything out of Australia.

1.25%: Why the Bank of Japan hike is a done deal and the Japanese Yen now hinges on Ueda's guidance

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) stands on the verge of delivering a 25 basis point rate hike to 1.25%, with financial markets pricing in a near 100% probability of such an action.

Clarity Act failure may hamper U. S. crypto as industry seeks legal clarity elsewhere

The U. S.

Bank of England: Cautious hold with upside risks – TD Securities

TD Securities’ macro team, led by Pooja Kumra, notes the Bank of England kept Bank Rate at 3.75% in a 6-3 vote, with a more hawkish tone versus July as inflation risks stay skewed higher.

Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards

Facebook told it was wrong in leaving up AI-generated videos of a Labour councillor and Muslim campaigner, amid calls to curb fakes Meta’s “supreme court” has ordered the tech company to take down deepfake videos of a UK politician and a young Muslim woman from Facebook and do more to tackle AI-generated fake imagery . A fake…

What Is Arc? The Stablecoin Blockchain From USDC Issuer Circle

Arc is a new layer-1 blockchain developed by USDC issuer Circle, designed specifically for stablecoin-native finance.

US Dollar: Fed hike keeps upside risks – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes that the US Dollar (USD) is holding gains after a hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) hike, with 10-year Treasury yields retreating and equities firmer. The FOMC raised rates by 25bps and signaled more work is needed to bring inflation back to target.

Lawmakers pass bill to freeze federal Bitcoin holdings for two decades

ARMA would lock qualifying reserve Bitcoin in place from enactment and require annual audited reporting, while purchases remain a study.

Alonso: Chelsea didn't need a reset - they just needed an update

Xabi Alonso says Chelsea were in need of "an update" rather than a full reset when he was appointed manager this summer.

FA chair demands Infantino release World Cup sell-off documents

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been told to release all documents relating to his controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup.

Euro gains against US Dollar as post-Fed rally loses momentum

EUR/USD trades modestly higher on Thursday as falling Oil prices pull US Treasury yields away from their recent highs, prompting the US Dollar (USD) to trim part of its post-Fed gains.

Football Daily | Michael Carrick risks untimely spell in the ‘crisis’ box seat with Manchester United

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Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office

Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

Lynx a lock for 1-seed? Can Fever host? Breaking down the WNBA playoff picture

The WNBA playoff teams are set, but all eight seeds are up for grabs before the regular season ends Sept. 24.

Federal Reserve: Two more hikes seen as inflation stays too high – UOB

UOB’s economics team, led by Suan Teck Kin and Alvin Liew, interprets the September FOMC as the start of a short hiking extension rather than a one-off move.

Remarks at the 24-Hour Trading Roundtable

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins

Thomas Tuchel’s shot at redemption begins with England’s tricky Nations League tests

It is hard to know whether haters will ever accept manager’s failed tactical shift against Argentina but positive start to preparation for Euros might help Thomas Tuchel has been back around the Premier League grounds this season and it is worth dwelling on one particular interaction he had with a colleague inside a VIP…

Stock Around the Clock: Remarks at the Roundtable on Preparations for 24-Hour Trading

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce

Josh Allen carries the ball, the jokes, and the Buffalo Bills

After a history of heartbreak, will this be the year "the king of Western New York" brings home a title?

How family and fatherhood are fueling Jared Goff's Super Bowl push in 2026

The arrival of Goff's daughter, Romy Isabelle, has helped sharpened the quarterback's focus heading into 2026.

Remarks at the Roundtable on Preparations for 24‑Hour Trading

Jamie Selway, Director, Division of Trading and Markets

Alessandro Costacurta: ‘San Siro is an icon – it’s incredibly beautiful but it’s not functional’

Milan’s grand old home turns 100 this weekend, and while it will soon be torn down one of the greatest players to grace it reflects on the noise and power of a unique stadium Alessandro Costacurta lasted 15 minutes of his first game at San Siro. He was, admittedly, not playing, but tagging along to watch his older brother’s…

British Pound: Bearish against Euro after BoE hold – TD Securities

FX strategist Howard Du at TD Securities reiterates a bullish EUR/GBP stance after the Bank of England’s (BoE) cautious hold.

Canadian Dollar remains under pressure as USD/CAD flirts with 1.4000

USD/CAD trades around 1.3980 on Thursday at the time of writing, little changed on the day and hovering near the psychological 1.4000 level. The US Dollar (USD) remains supported by better-than-expected employment data, while the Canadian Dollar (CAD) continues to face pressure from weak Oil prices.

Huawei plans Q1 2027 launch of new AI chip as it takes on Nvidia

Huawei is accelerating the launch of its next-generation Ascend 960DT AI chip as it pushes to compete with Nvidia and close China’s AI computing gap with the U. S.

Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high

Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.

Remarks at the SEC Roundtable on 24-Hour Trading

Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda

US August pending home sales +0.3% vs -0.6% expected

Prior was -2.3% Index at vs 71.2 prior This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.

Beck: ‘What does a devil’s haircut look like? Anything with a lot of architecture and wild flights of fancy’

The genre-fluid singer answers your questions on being funky v lonesome, his infamous MTV interview with Thurston Moore and why he said yes to performing with a chain-smoking alcoholic robot

My Year in Paris With Gertrude Stein by Deborah Levy audiobook review – gripping vision of a fearless writer

A fictional British author in Paris sets out to explore Stein through the lens of her own friendships, in this inventive, perfectly paced portrait It is late 2024, and an unnamed British author living in Paris is trying to write an essay on Gertrude Stein, the modernist writer and art collector. The author has been distracted…

Injured Exeter winger Ridl to miss most of season

Exeter winger Campbell Ridl is set to miss much of the season after suffering a knee ligament injury.

Japanese Yen: BoJ tightening expectations lift JPY against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret highlight USD/JPY trading near 155.65 with the Japanese Yen (JPY) outperforming G10 peers as markets price in a Bank of Japan (BoJ) hike alongside elevated domestic risk around CPI and policy decisions.

What we’ve learned from Microsoft’s own AI transformation

AI is reshaping work faster than any organization has fully mastered. Across industries, the conversation has shifted from what AI can do to how companies can use AI to create business value and expand what people are able to achieve.

2 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Two days left.

Solana price reclaims $100 as momentum turns bullish

Solana price rose back above $100 after buyers defended the $95–$96 support zone, but technical resistance and concentrated liquidation levels near $102 could determine whether the rebound develops into a wider recovery. Solana price rebounds from $96 support Solana (SOL)…

Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line

The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and red beans.

UK government borrowing costs fall as Bank of England outlines new bond-selling plan – business live

BoE lays out proposal to sell UK bonds back to the government, and wind up the asset purchase scheme launched after the GFC Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs The Guardian view on the Bank of England’s £120bn bill: power without accountability Newsflash: Britain’s economy has been…

The next Shohei Ohtani? Not so fast! Why we haven't seen more two-way stars in MLB

Ohtani was supposed to be a trailblazer. Instead, his unprecedented success has reinforced just how difficult what he's doing really is.

Sanchez over Miz for NL Cy Young? Schlittler for Cy ... and MVP? Latest on awards races

Last chance for the candidates to make their case for the league's biggest postseason awards.

Rivalries renewed: The derby games back this season

West Ham visit Millwall and Wolves host West Bromwich Albion in the first derby weekend of the Championship season as fierce rivalries are renewed.

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.

NBA Future Power Rankings: We stacked the three-year outlooks for all 30 teams

How does your team look in 2026-27? What about in 2029?

Bank of England: November hike risk rises – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Stefan Koopman notes that the Bank of England kept Bank Rate at 3.75% in a 6-3 vote, but sees rising inflation risks from higher energy prices and the Middle East conflict.

After the CLARITY Act fails, XRP price falls and faces selling pressure, investors fight back successfully to earn $10,000 a day

As the CLARITY Act was rejected with 49 votes in favor and 50 votes against, the bill was not advanced. With substantial outflows from spot ETFs, XRP is facing selling pressure and its price continues to decline.

Rival AI agents, Instinct and Meta’s Muse, both add the ability to make calls

People can use these assistants to make restaurant reservations and cancel subscriptions.

Bonnie Greer obituary

Writer and critic who became known for her sharp, composed appearances on TV shows such as Late Review and Question Time The writing and broadcasting of Bonnie Greer, who has died aged 77, were driven by divided perspectives. Her technical experience across an unusual range of genres – drama, fiction, biography, memoir…

Euro: Downside levels in focus against US Dollar – UOB

UOB’s Quek Ser Leang highlights building downside momentum in EUR/USD as the 21‑day EMA approaches a bearish cross below the 55‑day EMA. The pair has broken below the Ichimoku cloud and key moving averages, with support at 1.1400 and subsequent levels at 1.1353 and 1.1324.

Google, Nvidia, and Anthropic want Emerald AI to find space on the grid for more data centers

A new coalition that includes Google, Nvidia, Anthropic, and Emerald AI wants to find 100 GW of grid capacity for new data centers.

OG.com cleared by SEC to offer single-stock futures, says Crypto.com CEO

Crypto.com’s CEO said its sister exchange was cleared to offer US access to single-stock perpetual futures, as the latest platform to bridge TradFi and digital assets.

SEC grants temporary exemption for tokenized US stock trading

The SEC’s Innovation Exemption allows limited tokenized US stock trading on onchain venues with trading caps and transparency requirements.

OpenAI reveals cases of ‘concerning’ AI behaviour as it announces new disclosure system

Model adopting ‘jailbreak-like instructions’ among six more cases as firm reveals framework for tracking AI misalignment OpenAI has disclosed six more examples of “unexpected or concerning” behaviour by its technology, as it warned that the pace of development could not continue at “maximum speed for much longer” responsibly.…

Buzz: Aaron Jones arrow up as Vikes put Jordan Mason on IR, plus NFL Nation notes

Vikings' running back room thins out with Mason on IR, NFL Nation reporters share notes.

Why standard Bitcoin transfer figures are off by up to six times, according to the BIS

The working paper says contract proliferation and cross-chain stablecoin use make raw activity totals noisy measures of economic reality.

Transcript of the Governor's pooled broadcast interview given on 17 September 2026

Following the publication of the Monetary Policy Summary and minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting

Monetary Policy Committee dates for 2027

2027 confirmed dates

Bitcoin treasury firms can outperform BTC... but is the risk worth taking?

Bitcoin treasury companies promise to amplify returns over investing in Bitcoin alone, but does the potential upside outweigh the risks to the downside?

Carlos Espí gives Real Madrid hope in the face of Barcelona’s La Liga storm | Sid Lowe

With Barcelona racking up seven-goal thrillers, Real Madrid could not afford a collapse. Enter the forward quietly turning into José Mourinho’s ultimate secret weapon José Mourinho called and Carlos Espí came to his side.

30 seasons of the WNBA: How women's basketball has grown

As the league celebrates its 30th season, a visual look at its growth on the court, as a business and as a global influence.

World soccer's hottest men's teams right now: Can anyone stop Barcelona?

Is there any team hotter in world soccer right now than Barcelona? Bill Connelly crunches the numbers to tell us the most in-form European teams heading into the international break.

Lucid Motors has a potential robotaxi partner for Europe

The company is partnering with mobility platform Bolt -- but no vehicle orders have been placed just yet.

Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths

Ireland joins Netherlands in refusing to take part in 2027 song contest, in second consecutive year of protests Ireland is to boycott Eurovision for the second year running over the “appalling” ongoing killing in Gaza, the national broadcaster has said. Ireland was one of five countries , along with Iceland, Netherlands, Spain…

Burnham’s talk of ‘breathing space’ at odds with reality of future Bank rate rises

PM’s push to cut cost of living threatened by rising inflation and government borrowing costs as geopolitics hit home Bank of England holds interest rates The Bank is shaking up its bond sales – why does it matter? Business live – latest updates Good luck to Andy Burnham convincing voters he is giving them “breathing space”, if…

Canadian Dollar: Underperformance persists on wider spreads – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret highlight that USD/CAD remains elevated near 1.40 after the FOMC, with the Canadian Dollar (CAD) underperforming peers as the Fed/BoC rate differential returns to 175bps.

Attorneys for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drop music mogul, alleging unpaid legal bills

The musician is serving a 50-month federal prison term for prostitution-related offenses Attorneys representing rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs say they are no longer acting for the disgraced star in a dispute over months of unpaid legal bills. The musician, who is serving a 50-month federal prison term for prostitution-related…

WTI Oil Price Forecast: Bulls lose momentum near $100

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil extends its decline on Thursday, sliding nearly 2% as Saudi Arabia’s rerouting efforts and hopes for a faster pipeline recovery weigh on prices, even as broader Middle East supply risks stay elevated.

Statement on the Innovation Exemption: A Bridge Toward Durable Rulemaking

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins

Alonso gives O's lift with 'big' HR, gets another ovation from Mets fans

Pete Alonso hit another home run against his former team Wednesday night -- and received another ovation from New York Mets fans still smarting over his departure for the Baltimore Orioles last December.

Enforcer Reaves retires, leaving just 3 visor-less players in NHL

Ryan Reaves said Wednesday he is retiring from hockey at age 39 after playing more than a decade and a half in the NHL.

Marlins' Alcantara earns 1st career save 2 days after throwing 101 pitches

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara earned his first career save Wednesday night at Arizona, two days after throwing 101 pitches in a no-decision.

Ratings giant S&P Global acquires OpenZeppelin in tokenized finance risk push

Building on its recent market-data investment in Kaiko, S&P Global’s latest purchase targets the technological risks facing banks and asset managers onchain.

Robert Kraft, once the NFL’s good guy, is just another billionaire silencing Macklemore | Howard Bryant

The Patriots owner’s decision to ban the rapper from performing at the team’s stadium brings back memories of the blackballing of Colin Kaepernick Six years ago, in the middle of a “racial reckoning” that never was, a White House that had begun out of control reached its chaotic apex. Federal officials were sweeping citizens…

Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales

FTSE 100 retailer, which owns UK rights to US brands Gap and Victoria’s Secret, says prices could rise in autumn Business live – latest updates Next has thanked warmer weather for an “unexpected” boost in sales, leading the clothing retailer to raise its profit forecasts for the fourth time this year. The FTSE 100 company…

British Pound: BoE stance leaves Pound exposed – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports that the Bank of England (BoE) kept Bank Rate at 3.75% but signaled a low bar for further tightening. Governor Bailey warned policy may have to tighten if Middle East conflict-driven second-round effects emerge.

Slumber Number: Innovation Exemption Statement

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce

Queen at Sea review – crushingly sad dementia drama offers a startling portrait of intimacy

Driven by fine performances from Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall, Lance Hammer’s comeback is unbearable in its tragic candour and essential in its moral questioning This inexpressibly painful and sad story – featuring angry, complex, brilliant late-career performances from Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall – is…

Verstappen easily beats 100 racers in a go-kart

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen easily beats 100 amateur go-karters from the back of the grid in a challenge at Silverstone.

Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections

New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.

Cute Critters Come to the Cloud: ‘Aniimo’ Launches on GeForce NOW

A new creature-catching adventure is ready to stream from the cloud this week. Pawprint Studio’s Aniimo arrives on GeForce NOW at launch, inviting gamers to explore the vibrant continent of Idyll across supported devices.

Statement on the Innovation Exemption

Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda

SEC rolls out long-awaited 'innovation exemption' for tokenized securities venues

The U. S.

BNB price holds $710 support as momentum weakens

BNB price traded near $721 on Sep. 17 after buyers defended the $709–$710 area, but weakening daily momentum and dense liquidity above $739 leave the token without a clear breakout signal.

Japanese Yen: Faster BoJ tightening supports gains against US Dollar - MUFG

MUFG’s Halpenny expects the BoJ to deliver a 25bps hike to 1.25%, with communications outlining further rate increases and supporting efforts to strengthen the Japanese Yen. However, he warns Governor Ueda may sound cautious versus aggressive market pricing for 90bps of hikes.

How Bain Capital Ventures plans to deploy its fresh $1.6B fund

BCV's latest fund targets early-stage founders harnessing AGI and building the infrastructure to run it efficiently.

S&P Global to acquire blockchain security platform OpenZeppelin

S&P Global agreed to buy OpenZeppelin, which says its smart contracts have facilitated more than $37 trillion in value transfers.

SEC Issues “Innovation Exemption” to Facilitate the Trading of Tokenized NMS Stock and Request for Comment

The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued an order granting temporary, conditional exemptive relief to Tokenized Securities Venues each a “TSV” from the definition of “exchange” in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) to trade…

Revolut Hackers Demand $3M Monero Ransom, Threaten to Sell Customer Data: Report

The group says it chose whom to target by scanning the blockchain for Revolut accounts holding significant crypto.

Hallgrimsson spoke to players individually about Israel games

Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he spoke to players in his Republic of Ireland squad individually about the prospect of facing Israel, adding "none of us feel comfortable playing in these games".

Raptors offseason recap and 2026-27 season preview: Does Kawhi make them a title contender?

With Leonard and Barnes, the Raptors are hoping to bring the franchise back to title contention. Question is: Do they have enough in a stronger East to do it?

Swiss National Bank: Inflation pressures build – Nomura

Nomura’s European Economics team, led by Josie Anderson, George Buckley and Andrzej Szczepaniak, expects the Swiss National Bank to keep its policy rate at 0.00% at the September 2026 meeting.

A $29B private exodus from US bonds is threatening Bitcoin’s next big rally

July’s bill rebound masked a split at longer maturities as official buying offset most private selling and September’s 10-year yield held near 5%.

Man Utd wonderkid Gabriel attracting interest from top European clubs

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, along with several Premier League clubs, are interested in Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.

Ethereum’s upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade clears rehearsal for a big jump in capacity

The test network raised its limit on work per block toward 200 million gas as developers prepare for a proposed October 6 public test.

US Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 196K last week

According to a report from the US Department of Labor (DOL) released on Thursday, the number of US citizens submitting new unemployment insurance applications decreased to 196K for the week ending September 12.

Crypto adoption blooming in Germany, while UK is falling ‘behind,’ says CoinShares researcher

German crypto adoption is progressing through family offices and wealth managers, while the UK’s retail-facing cryptocurrency market remains “nascent,” according to the researcher.

Field gets first England start in World Cup final rematch with Canada

Hooker Bryony Field will make her first start for England as the Red Roses take on Canada, who they beat in last year's World Cup final, in the WXV Global Series

US August housing starts 1.275m vs 1.309m expected

Prior was 1.239m Prior starts were -12.4% Building permits 1.394m vs 1.410m expected Prior permits 1.433m US housing starts fell 2.6% and permits were lower by 2.7% as the pain in the US housing market continues. US 30-year mortgage rates are now about 7% so there's no help coming but with the Fed showing that it's serious…

US September Philly Fed business index +37.8 vs +30.5 expected

Prior was +47.4 Details: New orders 29.2 versus 30.1 last month Shipments 27.7 versus 27.7 last month Unfilled orders 20.4 versus 14.4 last month Delivery times 26.5 versus 3.7 last month Inventories -12.5 versus -3.7 last month Prices paid 48.6 versus 40.9 last month Prices received 31.3 versus 17.7 last month Number of…

US initial jobless claims come in at 196K vs 208K estimate

US jobless claims for the week ending September 12: Initial jobless claims: 196K vs 208K expected. Prior 206K Four-week average of initial claims: 203.25K vs 206K previously Continuing claims: 1.730M vs 1.780M expected.

Canada August producer price index +1.3% m/m vs +0.6% prior

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Gold climbs over 2% as US Dollar trims post-Fed gains

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Silver price rebounds on softer Oil but Fed tightening caps recovery

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Euro jumps against British Pound as BoE leaves rates on hold

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USD/JPY Price Forecast: 20-day EMA acts as key barrier near 156.45

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Hacker turned 55 days of failed transactions into a $3 million master key that drained GalaChain wallets

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Massive selloff: Swiss Franc plunges 2% in five days amid growing SNB-Fed divergence

The Swiss Franc (CHF) consolidates losses at 16-month lows against the US Dollar (USD) after dropping more than 2% in the previous five trading days.

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British Pound falls vertically after BoE leaves interest rates unchanged at 3.75%

The British Pound (GBP) falls sharply against its peers after the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy decision on Thursday. As of writing, the British currency gives back its early gains and turns marginally lower to near 1.3375 against the US Dollar.

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Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor regarding CPI Inflation - September 2026

Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor

Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor regarding QT and the APF - September 2026

Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor

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Live updates: Bitcoin continues near $76,000 as stocks surge following Fed rate hike

The SEC debuted its long-awaited "innovation exemption," providing a roadmap for blockchain-based venues to offer tokenized securities.

Crypto rallies through the Fed's first rate increase since 2023

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Zcash gains 20% as Paradigm founder reveals firm made ZEC investment

Zcash rose about 20% in 24 hours as Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang disclosed that the firm invested in ZEC amid a broader crypto market rally.

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD gains as oil rally eases, upside seems limited amid hawkish Fed bets

Gold price (USD) is up 1.15% to near $4,320 during the European trading session on Thursday. The precious metal gains as rally in oil prices cool down after Saudi Arabia mulls alternatives to ship energy products.

Six-time Grand Slam champion Salisbury retires

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The central bank kept its reserve-plumbing authority, but the current schedule shows no net reserve-management purchases.

House Committee Advances US Bitcoin Reserve Bill on Party-Line Split

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Allen extends tour absence with latest withdrawal

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Canada’s Carney puts economic sovereignty at heart of strategic alliances

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FCA cracks down on illegal peer to peer crypto traders in London

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Euro falls below 179.00 as Japanese Yen strengthens ahead of BoJ

EUR/JPY falls 0.25% on Thursday, trading around 178.70 at the time of writing and snapping a three-day winning streak. The strengthening Japanese Yen (JPY) weighs on the cross as investors anticipate another interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) on Friday.

Euro languishes below 1.1500 in the aftermath of Fed’s hawkish hike

The Euro (EUR) consolidates losses at one-and-a-half-month lows on Thursday, with the US Dollar (USD) still buoyed by the hawkish message sent by the Federal Reserve (Fed) after Wednesday’s monetary policy meeting.

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Revolut says no direct contact from hackers after $3M public ransom demand

Revolut says it received no direct contact despite separate ransom demands for $3 million in Monero and 10,000 Bitcoin from competing breach claimants.

France picks Russian-language film 'Minotaur' as its choice for 2027 Oscar glory

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British Pound: Sterling seen outperforming peers – Societe Generale

Societe Generale sees scope for the British Pound (GBP) to outperform its G10 peers outside the US Dollar (USD), as accelerating UK growth and inflation strengthen the case for a more hawkish Bank of England (BoE).

Euro remains stronger against Canadian Dollar following Eurozone HICP inflation data

EUR/CAD appreciates after posting modest losses in the previous day, trading around 1.6050 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency cross holds its ground, driven by a stronger Euro (EUR) following the release of the Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) data for August.

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Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $63.96 per troy ounce, up 1.58% from the $62.97 it cost on Wednesday.

Polymarket users referred to prosecutors in South Korea: Report

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Susquehanna loses bid to freeze $100m in alleged insider trading case

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Euro: Medium-term downside remains in focus against US Dollar - UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that EUR/USD has fallen for five straight sessions, closing at 1.1464 after a sharp 0.68% drop.

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Thousands of Barclays staff revolt over return-to-office mandate

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Bitcoin holds $76,000 after Fed rate hike, but 4 demand signals flash warning

Bitcoin fell to an intraday low of $75,064.82 on Sept. 16, but recovered and reclaimed the $76,000 zone after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference wrapped up.

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Bitcoin treasuries buy just 5.9K BTC in three months as paper losses linger

Bitcoin corporate treasuries remained at an unrealized loss on their holdings as the price fell below $80,000 and fresh capital inflows dwindled.

Euro area inflation nudges up in August to 3.2% as energy prices jump

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Japanese Yen: BoJ guidance key after Fed move – OCBC

OCBC strategist Christopher Wong writes that USD/JPY climbed after the FOMC as front-end US yields rose and the US Dollar (USD) strengthened. He says markets expect a 25bp BoJ hike to 1.25%, with focus on Governor Ueda’s guidance on further normalisation.

WTI Oil holds near weekly lows as Saudi Oil exports find an alternative route

Crude prices are trading lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, with the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil trading just below $97, down from the four-month highs above $102.00 hit earlier this week and drawing closer to the bottom of the weekly trading range around $96.00.

AUD/USD Price Forecast: Holds above 0.7100 amid retreating USD; 100-SMA holds the key

The AUD/USD pair gains some positive traction on Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak to the 0.7075 area, or a nearly one-month low, touched the previous day.

British Pound: BoE decision keeps November hike risk alive – MUFG

MUFG’s Derek Halpenny highlights that focus shifts to the Bank of England (BoE), where MUFG expects a hold today but sees rising odds of a November rate hike.

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Japanese Yen strengthens due to BoJ rate hike bets, weaker US Dollar

USD/JPY depreciates after three days of gains, trading around 155.80 during the European session on Thursday. The pair loses ground as the Japanese Yen (JPY) advances on market expectations of a 25-basis-point interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) on Friday.

Bitcoin faces 2022 parallels as Federal Reserve resumes rate increases

Bitcoin’s drawdown mirrors its position before the Fed’s first hike in March 2022, raising questions over whether a relief rally could precede further losses.

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Ethereum EIP-8411 tests sub-1s payload propagation

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Long-end Treasury yields stay calm as markets digest the Fed

There are plenty of ways to pick apart the market reaction to the Fed, but I think the one that matters most right now is happening in the bond market. More specifically, at the long-end of the curve.

Crypto millionaire numbers fall while global ownership reaches 742 million

The number of crypto millionaires worldwide has fallen to 135,694 as the digital asset market contracted to $2.6 trillion, while Bitcoin still accounts for more than two thirds of people holding at least $1 million in crypto. Henley & Partners…

‘When you tell people the story, it’s almost too good to be true’: the incredible journey behind The Cycle of Love

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Hard parties, cheap rents and horrible flats: how 90s art and fashion redefined British culture

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Developments in Real Exports and Real Imports

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Helping bring the world’s first large-scale, near-zero emissions steel plant online

Google is partnering with Stegra to help bring their first-of-its-kind, near-zero emissions steel plant online.

MOEX to launch 5 crypto perpetual futures on Sept. 22

MOEX will launch perpetual futures tied to BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and TRX indexes on Sept. 22 for qualified investors, settled in rubles.

Watch this: The winning timepieces you couldn't miss at this year's US Open

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Vitalik Buterin rejects AI cybersecurity doom claim

Vitalik Buterin rejected claims AI hackers will make cybersecurity unwinnable, arguing formal verification could strengthen software defenses.

Trump reaches for tariffs again as EU opens door to Canada 'associate membership'

After the EU talked about pulling Canada closer to its orbit yesterday, it was only a matter of time before we see Trump respond with his distaste and displeasure over the situation. And you can probably guess what his go-to response was to that.

Hong Kong targets stablecoin trading and tokenized real world assets

Hong Kong has laid out plans to expand regulated stablecoin trading, tokenized real world assets and digital bond infrastructure as part of its 2026 Policy Address, while preparing round the clock central bank digital currency settlement under EnsembleTX by the…

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Column launches stablecoin infrastructure with instant USDC and USDT conversion

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JPYC Upbit trading delayed three hours to 3 p.m.

Upbit delayed JPYC trading to 3 p.m. KST on Sept.

Anchorage Digital expands custody to Etherlink and tokenized uranium

Anchorage Digital has added institutional custody support for Etherlink and seven assets issued on the Tezos layer 2 network, including xU3O8, a token representing physical uranium. Anchorage Digital said institutional clients can now hold xU3O8, wrapped XTZ, stXTZ, USDT, USDC,…

Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising

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BitMEX faces Celsius lawsuit ahead of exchange closure

The Celsius estate alleges BitMEX wrongfully liquidated and seized 6,360 BTC, worth nearly $490 million, during the March 2020 market crash.

OpenAI discloses 6 new cases of ‘misaligned’ AI behavior

The six cases are separate from July’s incident, when OpenAI models escaped containment and hacked Hugging Face during a security evaluation.

Avalanche just slashed validator lockups to 48 hours, but there’s a catch

Scheduled for Sept. 22, the upgrade adds validator auto-renewal while making full cycle rewards harder to secure.

Bitcoin reserve bill clears House panel 28-21

The House Financial Services Committee advanced H. R.

TV tonight: romance scams to make your blood boil

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Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform

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Zcash jumps 23% as bitcoin and major tokens rise despite Fed’s first hike since 2023

Bitcoin traded above $76,000 as the Fed projected limited further tightening, while Paradigm’s Matt Huang discussed Zcash’s role as a privacy complement to bitcoin.

South Korea stock scam losses hit $250 million

South Korean retail investors reported $250 million in stock-scam losses in H1 2026, while police investigated 3,506 chatroom-linked cases.

Crypto VC funding hits $5.68B in Q2, Galaxy says

Crypto VC funding rebounded 31% to $5.68B in Q2 across 384 deals, led by later-stage rounds and U. S.-based companies.

Goldman pivots, now forecasts Fed rate hike in October

The Fed is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points in October, Goldman said, drawing attention to Fed's own hawkish near term rate projections.

South Korea Targets 26 Polymarket Users in $12.7M Betting Case

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‘I thank God for killing me and bringing me back’: Nicolas Winding Refn on the heart surgery that inspired his new sci-fi horror

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Can fish and chip shops survive? ‘We made more money by closing than staying open’

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Ethereum client diversity metrics split three ways as key tracking tools break

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OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents

The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

Bitcoin absorbs Fed rate hike as officials see more tightening

Bitcoin showed little immediate reaction to the Fed’s first rate increase since 2023, but 16 of 18 officials expect at least one more hike before the end of the year.

Circle opens Arc mainnet as it seeks an edge for USDC utility

The network uses one USDC balance for payments and fees, but catching its rival depends on additional demand.

Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses

Since Specs' debut earlier this year, Snap has clearly been looking for an opportunity to explain why the smart glasses deserve to exist.

US interest rates raised for first time in three years

Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

US lawmakers advance bill to lock Trump’s Bitcoin reserve into law

The legislation seeks to codify Trump’s Bitcoin reserve policy, locking up Bitcoin acquired through civil and criminal forfeiture for 20 years.

Peter Max, psychedelic pop artist who epitomized flower power, dies aged 88

The US artist, whose swirly, colorful, instantly recognizable designs became hugely commercially successful, died on Monday Peter Max, whose colorful, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the “flower power” movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship, has died at 88. Max died on…

The ECB is testing digital euro checkouts before the law even allows them

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Musk’s long-time backer is giving SpaceX stock to its investors

Valor Equity Partners is handing out stock to its LPs instead of cash returns.

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Al Gore says the real AI risk isn’t data centers

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Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC

Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

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New Zealand dollar pops a little on better than expected GDP data

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US automakers could soon be forced to include AM radio for free

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Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI

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Crypto Tax Bill Clears House Committee After Clarity Act Setback

The bill would exempt qualifying crypto fees from gain-or-loss calculations and restrict tax-loss deductions on tokens sold and quickly repurchased.

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Epstein had huge cache of child sex pics; victims sue to find out who's in them

Survivors appalled nobody will tell them if they’re in Epstein’s CSAM collection.

Noise wants to help everyday people become paid content creators

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Macklemore pledges his $1m Ed Sheeran tour salary to Palestine aid

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Pulley, a Carta rival, is shutting down

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Meta May Have Found a Fix for Its 'Pervert Glasses'

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Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by "critical blow" from a cyberattack

Group plans to be largely out of commission for several weeks.

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed safety evaluators. Will they really be independent?

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversight requires transparency, independence, and eventually regulation.

UK crypto firms face fresh FCA authorization process

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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023

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USDT payments feature in Polish energy giant’s failed $230M oil deal: FT

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Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian

The Interior Secretary says the move is necessary to combat what he calls ideological bias.

CLARITY Act could get another shot during lame-duck session, policy advocate says

Digital Sovereignty Alliance managing director Adrian Wall said senators from both parties are considering another attempt to advance the crypto market structure bill before the current Congress ends.

Bitcoin price tests $75K as Supertrend turns bearish

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Lionsgate releases a new trailer for Sunrise on the Reaping

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OpenAI's Rogue AI Agents Were Probing Hugging Face Two Months Before Hack

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XRP falls hard after CLARITY vote as Ripple’s regulatory advantage faces a new test

Failed cloture delayed a statutory framework while existing XRP access remained intact and post-vote fund demand stayed unmeasured.

Celsius estate sues BitMEX over $495M in Bitcoin liquidations

Celsius Network’s bankruptcy estate has sued BitMEX for the return of 6,360.17 Bitcoin, worth about $495 million, over forced liquidations carried out during the March 2020 COVID market crash. The complaint, filed on Sep.

Not just Proton: Getting to know Valve's new SteamOS compatibility layers

New system-level tools bring Arm chipsets, Android APKs into the Steam ecosystem.

New Zealand Q2 GDP preview as RBNZ weighs timing of its next rate hike

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After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera

Can Meta dodge the "pervert glasses" accusations with a new camera-free product?

When scanners miss the attack: how Cloudflare Client-Side Security protects storefronts

A modern storefront can look healthy while malicious JavaScript quietly siphons revenue, hijacks clicks, or rewrites analytics. See how Cloudflare's machine learning models surface evasive client-side attacks for analyst investigation.

X will now let US users trade via Cashtags

The move closes the gap between the market discussions taking place on the timeline, and the market itself.

Revolut hackers demand $3M in Monero after data breach

Hackers behind the Revolut customer data breach have demanded 6,000 Monero, worth about $3 million, while threatening to sell the stolen records unless the bank pays within 24 hours. How Revolut hackers set the 24-hour deadline The Financial Times reported…

Fed Chair Implies Trump Is Only Half Right on the Economy Following Rate Hike

Chair Kevin Warsh credited Trump's economy, then ignored his rate-cut wishes entirely.

‘Made in Europe’ law threatens UK plans for reset with EU

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Fed raises rates by 25 bps in first hike since 2023

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California may gut state net neutrality law to comply with Trump admin demand

Trump admin broadband grants forbid states from enforcing net neutrality laws.

Automattic’s interim CEO and legal chief signed reciprocal severance deals during Mullenweg’s brief ouster

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US crypto tax bill clears House committee in 38-5 vote

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Solana triples transaction size as major upgrades meet record network activity

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UK FCA sets crypto authorization guidance ahead of September application window

The FCA’s new guidance outlines which crypto activities may require authorization as firms prepare for the UK’s incoming digital asset regulatory regime.

Researchers swap in human brain cells for a mouse's cortex

The results are only a slight improvement over missing the entire brain structure.

Group behind Revolut data breach demands $3 million in Monero, threaten to sell customer data

The group gave Revolut 24 hours to pay and said it targeted customers with significant crypto holdings. Revolut said it has not not received any direct contact from the individuals.

Former Waymo CFO jumps to self-driving startup Wayve

Elisa de Martel, who left her position as chief financial officer at Alphabet's autonomous vehicle company Waymo in January, will be based out of Silicon Valley.

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Is EU’s offer to Canada a blueprint for Britain – or a reminder it is out in the cold?

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Bitcoin dip-buying rises below $77,100, but spot demand lags: Bitfinex

Bitcoin has fallen 3.2% to a $75,702 close after losing the $77,100 range floor, while futures data has shown traders rebuilding long positions despite weak U. S.

Bitcoin Core Software Update Aims for Speed and Security Patches

Bitcoin Core 32.0 has entered final testing, bringing faster block checks and changes to how wallets prepare payments.

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Scientists develop new method for deciphering ancient scrolls

Even a handheld XRF scanner is sufficient to determine most promising scrolls for further analysis.

Bitcoin’s Fed move could run straight into a $6.3 billion IBIT options wall

A 1.47 million-contract book maps the levels where the post-Fed move could persist or converge, without predicting either outcome.

Zcash price surges 20% as bulls target $1,500

Zcash price rallied more than 20% on Sep. 16, breaking above $1,300 as network upgrade optimism helped ZEC resist a broader crypto market sell-off.

Planning permission for new Scottish AI datacentres suspended for up to a year

MSPs vote for strict environmental impact assessments and will delay decisions until national strategy is developed Holyrood has voted to pause planning applications for all new AI datacentres for up to a year until the Scottish government has developed a national strategy. On Wednesday, MSPs backed a Scottish Labour motion to…

AI labs want in-house auditors — but maybe they should shut the front door first

There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.

The Liberation review – Carrie Coon joins all-female cult in unsettling drama

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Fed Hikes Rates for the First Time Since 2023, Bitcoin Spikes

The Federal Reserve delivered the hike Wall Street had almost unanimously priced in.

The Specialized Diverge 4 Pro makes rough gravel your playground

The Diverge 4 Pro is happiest when the road gets ugly.

CLARITY Act failure shifts US crypto rules to agencies: experts

The failed Senate vote on the CLARITY Act has shifted attention toward the SEC and CFTC, while crypto founders and investors prepare for a longer period without a federal market structure law, industry experts told crypto.news. The U.

US House tax committee advances crypto tax overhaul in 38–5 vote

A bipartisan House committee vote advanced legislation that would reshape federal tax rules for stablecoins, staking, crypto lending and digital asset transactions.

Hackers publish thousands of drivers’ data after breaching Florida motor vehicle database

The ShinyHunters gang leaked the files online after saying the Florida state agency did not pay their ransom demand.

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting

Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting

Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023

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Federal Reserve expected to announce interest rate increase – live

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Don’t back down on pledge to put water firms under public control, Burnham told

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Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods discount

Wage increase brings Amazon’s US minimum pay in line with Costco and includes new grocery discount benefit Amazon has raised its minimum wage in the US to $20 an hour, with average pay at the company reaching $24 an hour, according to the company. The pay increase represents a $1 increase from its starting level.

Robinhood engineers face up to 30 years over $50,000 alleged Hyperliquid profits

DOJ says confidential token-listing plans fueled perpetual-futures trades ahead of Robinhood announcements.

Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million over 2020 crash liquidations

The estate is chasing 6,360 BTC lost in the Covid crash — a leveraged long position that sits awkwardly with the lender's delta-neutral marketing.

CFTC and SEC Double Down on Crypto After Clarity Act Defeat

Michael Selig and Paul Atkins pledged to use their agencies’ existing powers to provide crypto regulatory certainty after the Senate failed to advance the bill.

House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy

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It’s OK to tell ICE their actions will haunt them, judge rules in speech fight

Man wins fight to block ICE threat over off-the-cuff angry email.

Hackers Hijack HBO Max’s Reddit Account to Spread Crypto-Stealing Malware

Attackers ran 108 malicious ads through the streaming service’s verified account, directing users to fake software downloads.

Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices

Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to control connected devices, review camera summaries, and access smart home activity using natural language.

Girls creator Lena Dunham welcomes baby girl delivered via surrogate

Writer and actor, 40, had long struggled with endometriosis before undergoing total hysterectomy at age 31 Lena Dunham has welcomed her first child with her husband, Luis Felber, via surrogate. The 40-year-old writer and actor, known for her creation of and role in the HBO television series Girls, revealed her daughter’s birth…

Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics. By quitting his tour, his support acts have exposed the hollowness of neutrality

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Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data

War damage to data centers exceeded what AWS services are designed to withstand.

Aave plans Avalanche RWA hub with Tether’s USA₮

Aave has announced an Avalanche credit hub that will let institutions borrow USA₮ against tokenized assets as the RWA market exceeds $51 billion and Avalanche hosts more than $3.4 billion of the assets. Aave RWA Hub will turn tokenized assets…

Solana treasury giant DeFi Development opens $300M CHAD offering backed by a massive 13% dividend catch

The company can sell up to 30 million shares, while actual proceeds and the SOL allocation remain undetermined.

Zuckerberg Pushes Back on Coordinated AI Slowdown, Says Labs Can Act Alone

Meta’s CEO says competition and potential liability give AI developers reasons to prioritize safety, citing the company’s decision to delay Muse.

Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface

Anthropic is initially releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers.

Bitcoin cannot activate any soft forks for now, Drivechain creator says

Bitcoin has failed to activate every proposed soft fork since Taproot went live in 2021, leading Drivechain creator Paul Sztorc to argue that the network cannot approve any such upgrade for the foreseeable future. Paul Sztorc, CEO of LayerTwo Labs…

U. S. House's tax committee advances crypto tax bill in wake of Clarity Act loss

The Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act would ease complicated tax burdens for everyday use of cryptocurrencies, though Trump's industry ties spurred some pushback.

XRPL proved it can handle over 3,000 transactions, but the traffic was entirely synthetic

The ledger cleared consensus, but 2,000 one-drop payments from 20 accounts and tiny fee burn limit the adoption case.

Pension peril: is it time to unpick the triple lock? | Letters

Readers are divided on whether the triple lock should stay or go The article about whether the pensions triple lock should be ditched omits several key facts ( ‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?, 12 September ). The triple lock was introduced in 2010 to attempt to reinstate the…

How Jared Kushner is mixing U. S. diplomacy with his billion-dollar business

The New Yorker 's Dexter Filkins says while Trump's son-in-law is a U. S.

Anchorage expands institutional custody to Etherlink, tokenized uranium

Anchorage Digital Bank added custody support for Etherlink and several Etherlink-based assets, including xU3O8, a token representing physical uranium.

Resident Evil review – Zach Cregger’s rebooted action horror is a wild rollercoaster ride

The Weapons director delivers a seat-edge thriller with a standout lead performance from Austin Abrams as an everyman navigating chaos Typically horror fans react to blatant on-screen stupidity with vocal derision. Don’t go in there!

How Fortell is using AI (and $163M) to crack a hearing aid monopoly

“Why do I have to beg my grandparents to put on their hearing aids, but no one has ever needed to ask me to put on my glasses?” That’s the question that drove Matthew de Jonge to spend six years building Fortell, an AI hearing aid startup that recently raised $163 million from the likes of Founders Fund, Thrive Capital, and…

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Hear why Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak says the screen era is ending at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At this year's Disrupt, Neuralink's co-founder Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.

Annie Dillard, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, dies at 81

Dillard's work was characterized by spare prose and a deep connection to nature. She is best known for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, The Maytrees and The Writing Life.

Ondo becomes first tokenization firm on DTCC Fund/SERV

Ondo Finance has become the first tokenization company to enter DTCC’s Fund/SERV network, connecting its regulated U. S.

Coinbase faces greater fallout from CLARITY Act setback: Saxo

A strategist at the Danish bank said Coinbase has more at stake in the CLARITY setback because its trading business is directly exposed to US market-structure rules.

Bitcoin ETFs Had Their Worst Day Since June Following Failed Clarity Act Vote

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP ETFs shed roughly $593 million combined Tuesday, their heaviest single-day drawdown since June.

Cardano fees covered just 0.7% of staking rewards as transactions fall 72%

Leios can add capacity, but Cardano still needs enough paying demand to close a roughly 150-fold gap.

Kate Atkinson's latest historical escape is to a festival most Americans haven't heard of

The new novel centers on the Festival of Britain, a quirky real-life carnival designed to elevate the British people's spirits after the devastation of World War II.

Bitcoin awaits Fed rate decision below $76K as analysis discounts ‘dovish surprise’ odds

Bitcoin price support materialized around $68,000 as markets saw a 93% chance of the Fed hiking rates by 0.25% on Wednesday.

Why Thrive, Founders Fund, and Antonio Gracias are betting on hearing aids

“Why do I have to beg my grandparents to put on their hearing aids, but no one has ever needed to ask me to put on my glasses?” That’s the question that drove Matthew de Jonge to spend six years building Fortell, an AI hearing aid startup that recently raised $163 million from the likes of Founders Fund, Thrive Capital, and…

May Mobility is going public in a $1.4B SPAC deal

The deal could net the asset-light robotaxi company more than $300 million in funding.

Hamas military wing told donors to avoid sending crypto directly from Binance, DOJ filing shows

Hamas’ military wing advised donors not to use Binance to handle funds but rather to use Trust Wallet, Bybit, OKX, Kast and Redotpay to send funds to an external TRON wallet, according to recent U. S.

Edgar Barrera leads 2026 Latin Grammys with 10 nominations

The Latin Recording Academy announced on Wednesday the nominees for the 27th Latin Grammy Awards. The ceremony will be held on 12 November at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Edgar Barrera leads the 2026 Latin Grammys with ten nominations

The Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 27th Latin Grammys. The ceremony will take place on 12 November at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Burnham warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in budget as inflation rises to 3.1%

PM rejects claim he leads a ‘tax-and-spend’ government, as Bank of England prepares for interest rates decision Andy Burnham has said “difficult decisions” will need to be taken in next month’s budget after a rise in energy prices triggered by the Iran war drove UK inflation above 3%. In a fresh blow for living standards amid…

What happens when neutrinos swap identities inside a supernova?

Identity-fluid particles may carry some energy out, leading to direct collapse.

The secret of Mozart’s genius unlocked – has a teenager succeeded where generations of musicologists have failed?

US student Linus Chen-Plotkin has analysed music by four canonical composers looking for patterns. Turns out Mozart’s music moves in the least predictable way It’s a question that has taxed musical thinkers for centuries: just what is it about one composer’s music that makes it more distinctive than anyone else’s?

Saylor says stalled CLARITY Act could boost Bitcoin activity

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has predicted that the CLARITY Act’s 49-50 Senate defeat could send more capital toward Bitcoin as U. S.

NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 Delivers Leading Performance in MLPerf Inference v6.1 Debut

System performance, efficient infrastructure scaling and continuous software optimization are key levers that determine AI inference economics. Higher system performance means more tokens generated, resulting in higher revenue.

‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment

Safety crisis makes it more likely that governments will be spurred into action, says Yoshua Bengio Concerns over AI safety are reaching a point where governments realise they must act to protect the public, similarly to in the Covid pandemic, according to one of the “godfathers” of the technology. Yoshua Bengio said recent…

Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

5 things to know about teens' views on AI today

Findings from our research with RXN show teens are thoughtful and curious about AI.

Crypto Long & Short: Six signs a crypto winter is ending

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Crypto Long & Short: Six signs a crypto winter is ending”.

Circle Launches Arc Mainnet With BlackRock, DTCC and Visa as Validators

The Layer 1 network’s validator set is permissioned, and Circle has minted 10 billion ARC tokens without committing to publicly launch them.

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review

It's both a "Snow Leopard update" and a major leap for Apple Intelligence.

Google says some Pixel phone owners were hacked in zero-day attacks

The Pixel phone maker said there are indications that a bug in the phone's modem "may be under limited, targeted exploitation."

Celebrated playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer dies aged 77

Greer was known for incisive TV and radio appearances and for her novels, plays and essays which delved into politics, culture and identity.

AI Pause Would Help Dominant Firms, Not Safety, Think Tank Warns

Cato favors voluntary safeguards, while Block Chairman Jack Dorsey backs independent testing and narrowly justified restrictions.

Payward plans to offer U. S. clients onchain perpetual futures on Hyperliquid

Leveraging its $550 million acquisition of Bitnomial, Payward aims to become the first registered U. S.

Amazon gives its workers a raise of $1 per hour

Amazon's investment in these raises comes out to over $1.5 billion, or about 0.06% of its $2.68 trillion market cap.

Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

UK opens a major loophole for stablecoin payments while clamping down on crypto lending

Routine transfers and cash exchanges could qualify, while return-right lending, crypto swaps and continuing custody remain potentially regulated.

‘Very authoritarian, very brutal’: three decades after the UK’s anti-rave crackdown, why is France doing the same?

With tear gas, grenades and a new law, French authorities are targeting unlicensed music gatherings. Those in the rave scene explore the parallels with the UK in the 90s When Spiral Tribe fled England in 1992, they left behind an indelible mark on rave history.

Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners

Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders, and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger hub for podcast promotion and discussion.

Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

The world’s best racing driver is about to race 100 karts at once

Red Bull, Disney+, and ESPN are streaming the race at noon Eastern today.

Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed

Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.

Previously unseen drawings by Moomins author Tove Jansson to go on show in London

Exclusive: Exhibition focusing on Finnish writer and artist’s illustrations will include original art from her first Moomins book The Moomin books about lovable trolls with hippopotamus snouts who live in harmony with nature are a global publishing phenomenon, having sold up to 30m copies since the Finnish artist and writer…

Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding

A bipartisan bill would restrict Flock cameras to a handful of public safety uses.

Chancellor announces Bank of England appointments

His Majesty the King and the Chancellor have appointed three new non-executive directors to the Bank of England’s Court of Directors

Statement on Proposals to Rescind Rule 14a-8, Amend Rule 14a-4, and Modernize Proxy Solicitation

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins

A Proposal on Proposals: Remarks on the Proposals to Rescind Rule 14a-8 and Modernize Proxy Solicitation Rules

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce

US July business inventories +0.8% vs +0.3% expected

Prior was 0.0% Retail inventories vs -0.5% prior This is a low-tier indicator but it's an important one for GDP and this biases Q3 to the upside. Expect to see GDP trackers climb after this number and the earlier retail sales report.

Statement on the Proposed Rescission of Rule 14a-8 and Proposed Proxy Solicitation Modernization

Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda

Smile at Last review – photo-love-story style parable of a teen abandoned at a tough Soviet youth facility

With handheld camerawork, this unsentimental rite of passage film follows Mari, who tries to escape from a residential home in Estonia This intriguing 1985 film from Estonia uses nonprofessionals and handheld camerawork, which brings faces looming up to the screen. It is directed by Leida Laius and Arvo Iho and based on the YA…

A naked performance artist in the garden with her mum: Rona Bar and Ofek Avshalom’s best photograph

‘Lois and her mother Carey are artists and their house is full of art, which seems to spill out of them. The way they express their Judaism was something we hadn’t encountered before’ This photograph is of Lois and Carey, who we found while looking for subjects for our project Proof of Existence .

Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears

Doorbell firm aims to replace WhatsApp or Facebook groups with platform where people can post about safety or lost pets Amazon’s doorbell camera maker Ring is to launch its Neighbours community app in the UK in an attempt to supplant neighbourhood WhatsApp or Facebook groups. The service is intended as a modern equivalent of a…

NAHB Housing market index for September 32 vs 34 estimate

Prior month 35 US homebuilder confidence weakened more than expected in September: NAHB Housing Market Index: 32 vs 34 expected. Prior 35 September components compared with August: Current sales conditions: 35 vs 39 Sales expectations for the next six months: 37 vs 43 Traffic of prospective buyers: 23 vs 23 Builder confidence…

SEC Proposes Rescission of Shareholder Proposal Rule and Reforms to Proxy Solicitation Process

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed to rescind Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which exceeds the scope of the Commission's statutory authority and intrudes into matters of state law. The Commission outlined…

3 days left to exhibit: Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left.

Blockchain finance platform Theo launches tokenized silver backed by $40 million in active leases

The onchain finance platform said thSLVR allows investors to retain exposure to silver while earning income from lending the metal to institutional borrowers.

Boost your holiday sales with these agentic commerce updates

Help boost holiday sales with agentic commerce updates and product feed best practices from Google.

Rethink 2026

At Rethink 2026, we’re helping marketers prepare for the holiday season with new ways to connect with customers and boost ROI.

A LatAm telecom operator is putting part of its finances on Avalanche

Led by former IBM Blockchain partner Jules Miller, Iris is helping Bolivia's VIVA use stablecoins for settlement, dollar reserves and new financial services without replacing its existing telecom systems.