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UK mortgage approvals lowest since December 2023 as borrowing costs rise – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Newsflash: the number of mortgages approved by UK lenders has fallen to its lowest level since the end of 2023. Just 54,918 new home loans were approved in August on a seasonally-adjusted basis, new Bank of England data shows, as rising borrowing costs deterred…

Bitcoin is on track to shatter a major decade-long streak as September gains surge

Bitcoin is on track for a third straight monthly gain, but higher yields, oil prices and two major November events could test its Q4 momentum.

Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

Coinbase Now Owns Every Layer of Its Derivatives Stack After CFTC Approval

Coinbase Clearing will take USDC as collateral and settle around the clock, though margined products stay with partners.

Stevie Wonder celebrates 50 years of 'Songs In The Key Of Life' with four unreleased songs

Prior to hitting the road for a special tour of the UK, Europe and the US, Stevie Wonder releases four unheard songs from sessions of his seminal album ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’, which celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Australia v Brazil: men’s international football friendly – live

Follow updates as Socceroos face Seleção in Brisbane Kick-off time at Suncorp Stadium is 8.10pm AEST/7.10am BRT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Anyone who’s been paying attention to the Socceroos over the past 18 months already knows about Nestory Irankunda, but the youngster’s performance against Brazil last week…

Taylor to come out of retirement and reunite with Lewis

Phil Taylor will come out of retirement to play in the Modus Super Series alongside Adrian Lewis in November.

Poch: We lived through a period of deception if Man City guilty

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says the Premier League "lived through a period of deception" if Manchester City breached financial rules.

New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss

Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budget Business live – latest updates The boss of Britain’s biggest insurer has warned that homes being built now could become uninsurable in the future because they are sited in flood-risk areas. Amanda Blanc…

Bitcoin’s $85,000 test comes as Wall Street gets two different inflation stories

August already felt the disruption; Thursday’s September factory survey and Friday’s payrolls test what follows.

Euro area economic sentiment slips in September as inflation expectations rise

The latest euro area sentiment readings are out: Economic sentiment 97.9 vs 99.0 expected; Prior 98.4 Industrial sentiment -3.8 vs -4.7 expected; Prior -5.0 (R) Services sentiment 6.1 vs 6.5 expected; Prior 5.6 (R) Consumer inflation expectations 35.2; Prior 33.0 Selling price expectations 20.3; Prior 16.9 (R) The headline…

OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns

The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.

'Period of deception' - Pochettino on Man City verdict

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says it is "impossible to turn back time" after Manchester City being found guilty of financial breaches.

Ex-snooker champion Dott jailed for child sex abuse

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years in jail after being found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school-age children.

Analysts see 10-year Treasury yield hitting 6%. Bitcoin bulls shouldn't panic

Why yields are rising matters more for bitcoin than how high they go.

On the rocks? Scotch distilleries pause production as unsold ‘whisky loch’ grows

Demand for Scotland’s most famous export has slumped, with industry facing job cuts and closures Obscured by the Scottish countryside on the outskirts of Kirkcaldy, Cluny bond is, in effect, a small town built to store whisky. By the time the latest set of warehouses are finished on the former opencast coal mine, Diageo’s…

‘Online sex workers literally have to bare it all’: why Patricia Nilsson is exposing the world’s biggest porn bosses

As a business journalist, Nilsson began rigorously reporting on the power players of the adult industry, who prefer to remain in the shadows. Along the way, she uncovered how porn has shaped the internet – and our lives as a whole There was a time, a few decades ago, when the men who owned the world’s biggest pornography…

‘A genre-defying monument’: how Sign o’ the Times captured Prince at his creative peak

As a new book on the Paisley Park polymath is released, author John McKie explains why Prince’s 1987 album is the ultimate showcase of his genius By the early 1980s, Prince had cemented his place as a pop heavyweight with the phenomenal success of his 1999 album, as well as becoming a movie star thanks to Purple Rain. Even when…

Is tech the secret to a more analogue life? How gadgets, apps and tips could actually reduce your screen time

It’s often thought of as the problem, but what if the right technology could help us switch off and live more in the moment? • The best screen-free activities With the continued backlash against AI and growing concern about our reliance on screens, an analogue life has never looked so appealing.

Aston Villa sack manager Natalia Arroyo with club second-bottom of WSL

Villa have two points from first four league matches Arroyo took charge of women’s side in January 2025 Aston Villa have sacked their women’s manager Natalia Arroyo with the side second-bottom of the Women’s Super League with two points from four matches. Arroyo was appointed in January 2025 and guided Villa to safety before…

Barney's Bears - the Warwickshire captain who commands respect

How Shropshire lad Ed Barnard skippered Warwickshire to a title triumph in his first season as a county captain.

BitMine could hit its 5% Ether supply target within weeks — then what?

BitMine could reach 5% of Ether’s supply by early November, while Tom Lee has left open whether it would continue buying beyond that level.

Aston Villa sack boss Arroyo after winless WSL start

Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo is sacked following two defeats and two draws in their opening four matches of the Women's Super League season.

MLB playoff predictions: are the Dodgers heading for an inevitable fall?

As the postseason starts with the wildcard round, our writers pick the dark horses, likely winners and the high seeds at risk of going out early The Mariners . The only active MLB team to have never appeared in a World Series came within a single win of ending that hoodoo last October and appeared poised to go one stage further…

Ex-England captain Dallaglio to sell World Cup winner's medal

Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.

RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank raises cash rate to highest level in 15 years and warns of more hikes ‘if needed’

Michele Bullock says board knows decision will hit some people hard but hopefully in the next few years ‘this will all have been worth it’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted its key interest rate to 4.6%…

The Portuguese House review – picturesque, polite drama of secrets and revelations at a country estate

Spanish drama about people leaving their old lives behind plays out like a literary novel, with Manolo Solo excellent as a discombobulated gardener Out of the blue, a woman walks out on her husband. Bags packed and ready to go, at the last moment she crumples up the letter she has written to him and vanishes from their Madrid…

Chainlink CCIP 2.0 exposes bridge risk, and issuer gates trigger stalls

An optional required verifier can hold up destination tokens after a source-chain lock or burn; named production use remains unverified.

ECB amends monetary policy implementation guidelines as part of regular review

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “ECB amends monetary policy implementation guidelines as part of regular review”.

FIFA accuses European football chiefs of 'harassment' against Infantino

FIFA has accused European football chiefs of "harassment" against Gianni Infantino and trying to influence the presidential election by "spreading misinformation" against him over the World Cup venture.

UK Government confirms free entry to national museums will continue

The UK government says national museums will remain free for all, ending months of speculation that international visitors could be charged to enter institutions.

Fifa accuses Uefa of 'misinformation campaign'

Uefa's suggestions that Fifa president Gianni Infantino "violated any law or ethical principle are categorically without merit" says world football's governing body.

Inside Liverpool's increasing global investment in youth

Liverpool are becoming increasingly proactive in their search for global young talent. BBC Sport takes a closer look.

UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban

John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing

GPT-6.1 Astra showed deceptive behaviour and tried to use external tools despite knowing it would be unsafe As AI models go rogue, do you still trust OpenAI and Anthropic to stop them? I don’t and neither should you Business live – latest updates OpenAI is scrapping the release of a next-generation ⁠AI model after researchers…

Fifa accuses Uefa of ‘harassment’ and ‘misinformation’ in push against Infantino

Uefa accused of trying to influence presidential election Fifa court filing denies claim of FFE undervaluation Fifa accused Uefa of waging a “misinformation campaign” and trying to influence the race for its presidency as world football’s governing body urged a US ⁠court to reject a discovery ⁠request linked to a ​controversial…

Hallgrimsson says Ireland squad are ‘all uncomfortable’ ahead of Israel tie

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Hallgrimsson says Ireland squad are ‘all uncomfortable’ ahead of Israel tie”.

How Manzambi became one of Europe's best young talents

Aston Villa's summer signing Johan Manzambi has been nominated for the best young player at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. BBC Sport looks at his rise.

I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why

Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?

Spain inflation climbs to near 5%, the highest in over three years

Spain September preliminary CPI +4.9% vs +4.6% y/y expected Prior +4.3% Spain September preliminary HICP +5.0% vs +4.9% y/y expected Prior +4.6% The breakdown The numbers are running hotter than expected with headline annual inflation climbing to 4.9%, its highest since February 2023. Meanwhile, core annual inflation is also…

‘Goodison Gazza’ Billy Kenny: ‘The only time I’ve had peace was when I was locked up’

Everton’s great lost talent of the 90s explains the drinking culture that enveloped him as a teenager, his time in jail, struggles with depression and how he got clean “I was just a kid and no one was there for me,” Billy Kenny says as he wipes away the tears of hurt and regret on a September afternoon in Liverpool. “I’m angry…

Every saint has a past: how man at heart of City’s first scandal became a United hero | Sean Ingle

Billy Meredith helped win City their first major honours more than a hundred years ago, was banned by the FA – then went and repeated the trick on the red side of Manchester When the Manchester City decision finally dropped, the Guardian’s verdict was damning. “FOOTBALL SENSATION – MANCHESTER CITY’S GRAVE OFFENCES – HEAVY…

‘Jaw-dropping’ play based on Pelicot rape trial comes to London for one night

Four-hour production featuring star-studded cast will be performed at London County Hall A play based on the trial of the men who drugged and raped Gisèle Pelicot will come to London for one night only this November – and promises to feature a star-studded cast. The four-hour production of The Pelicot Trial: Tribute to Gisèle…

County cricket 2026 awards: the good, the bad and the best man

Featuring: a teenager taking a debut hat-trick, a win for one of cricket’s nice guys, and a hard summer for ground staff Tom Norton Not many people take a hat-trick on their Championship debut. Even fewer when they’re a teenager.

O'Reilly to miss Czech Republic game but Konsa in squad

Nico O'Reilly is ruled out of England's Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night bu Ezri Konsa is set to be in the squad.

Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid

The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight is the Spanish CPI report. Headline CPI Y/Y is expected to rise further to 4.6% vs 4.3% prior, but the focus will be on the Core measure which has ticked lower to 2.9% in the prior reading.

Hard cheese: Tough times for Greece's Naxos Graviera cheese as production falters

Naxos Graviera, the hard cheese of the Greek Cycladic island was named the world’s best cheese in 2025 by the food guide TasteAtlas, but its makers are now facing increasing production problems.

Keenum stars for Bears on first start since 2023

Veteran quarterback Case Keenum throws for two touchdowns and rushes for another as the Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL.

New Microsoft data innovations unlock what only your business knows

Every organization has knowledge that is uniquely its own: the way its business operates, the data it has built over time, the expertise of its people and the context behind thousands of everyday decisions. As powerful AI models become more widely available, that unique business intelligence matters more than ever.

Arsenal latest: Vieira reveals interest from Man Utd and met with Ferguson

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Arsenal latest: Vieira reveals interest from Man Utd and met with Ferguson”.

Near Intents blocks $50 million in Bitget hacker swaps, here's what happened

The swap service identified more than $50 million in attempted transfers, although most rejected funds subsequently moved through other providers.

Does Horner have a chance of Ferrari job? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Structural decline: what happened to Japan’s iconic buildings? – in pictures

Japan once had a reputation for statement architecture – yet many buildings have been torn down since 2000. A new book reminds us of their futuristic beauty

Stations by Louise Kennedy review – a superb follow-up to Trespasses

This tale of broken hearts and broken people moves from the Troubles of 70s Northern Ireland to an unforgiving London of squats and payphones Louise Kennedy’s first novel, Trespasses , was one of those rare triumphs, a debut that was not only rapturously received by critics but adored by readers around the world. A story of…

April X review – Connor Storrie searches for missing twin in dystopian dream-tech sci-fi thriller

The star of Heated Rivalry does his best in this in this human-trafficking yarn, which gets progressively ickier and more exploitative Sketchy in every sense of the word, this sci-fi thriller is set in the not-too-distant future in a dystopian concrete city (actually mostly Bucharest looking like itself), where life is cheap…

Mac mini M6 review: truly mighty but now more pricey

Apple’s cheapest desktop computer is no longer a bargain but its newest, fastest chip makes it a pocket powerhouse Apple’s latest Mac mini brings real speed and power for far more than everyday tasks in a practically pocketable form you can fit almost anywhere. The impressive new desktop machine is the first to receive an…

Coinbase powers Citi’s new stablecoin rails, and corporate banking faces a major shift

Coinbase Virtual Accounts also gain automatic fiat conversion through Citi infrastructure, while customer usage remains undisclosed.

Divide and Conquer and Al Qayed clash at Bath

We have a busy day’s racing on Tuesday with action from Bath, Sedgefield and Wolverhampton, live on Sky Sports Racing...

Antonelli vows to ‘re-establish the order’ over Russell at Bahrain GP

World championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he will "re-establish the order" over George Russell at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix after being outperformed by his Mercedes team-mate in Azerbaijan.

History, drama & change - How Warrington and Wakefield helped Grand Final enter a new era

With Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity making it to the Super League Grand Final, the competition has definitively entered a new era.

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.

Anthropic plans to spend $518 billion on AI infrastructure. Pre-IPO perps barely blink.

Anthropic's prospectus seen by Reuters shows big spending plans despite heavy losses. Still, pre-IPO perps barely moved on cryptocurrency exchanges.

Tether says it helped freeze $550M in Iran-linked USDT this year

The disclosure came as Senate Democratic investigators alleged USDT had become a key part of Iran’s shadow banking network.

TV tonight: Blue Lights returns – and it’s as topical and thrilling as ever

We’re back on the blues and twos as the latest series of the intense Belfast police drama begins. Plus: biscuit week in the Bake Off tent.

Philadelphia Eagles @ Chicago Bears | Week Three NFL highlights

Highlights of the Philadelphia Eagles at the Chicago Bears from Week 3 of the NFL season.

Czech Republic ready for Wembley 30 years after Euro '96

The Czech Republic are returning to Wembley for a Nations League game with England, just over 30 years after their Euro '96 heartbreak there.

Keenum rolls back years to lead Chicago Bears to win over Philadelphia Eagles

Case Keenum passed for two touchdowns in his first NFL start in almost three years as Chicago Bears shut down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles for a 27-7 victory on Monday night.

As AI models go rogue, do you still trust OpenAI and Anthropic to stop them? I don’t and neither should you | Chris Stokel-Walker

The need for independent regulation grows more obvious by the day. We must keep this tech in check before it’s too late OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing Fool me once, shame on you.

Whyte wants Fisher after injury hell - 'I fought Itauma with a broken foot!'

Dillian Whyte provided a gruesome description while explaining the agonising injury that he suffered, just weeks before his last fight against Moses Itauma.

Denarii detectives: Mystery surrounds discovery of Germany's largest Roman coin hoard

A father from the Rhineland set out in autumn 2025 to briefly scan a field near Wesseling, south of Cologne, with his metal detector. The device beeped and he uncovered a Roman silver coin, and then several more.

Bitcoin holds $83,000 as ZEC drops 12% and oil climbs again

Global stocks fell to a one-week low as Brent rose for a second day and traders added to bets on more Federal Reserve rate hikes ahead of Wednesday's PCE inflation data.

US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on

It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.

US bank group taps Quant for tokenized deposits, but QNT’s role is left in doubt

The planned bank network has a software supplier and a 2027 target, but no disclosed formula for QNT purchases.

Coinbase gets CFTC approval for US derivatives clearinghouse

Coinbase joins Kraken in bringing US derivatives infrastructure in-house, after Kraken’s parent acquired Bitnomial and its CFTC-regulated exchange, clearinghouse and brokerage in May.

No island of strangers: why I’m using art to unite a fractured nation

Fear of outsiders is the defining issue of our times. But is it actually our own selves we’re scared of?

‘Just look at this monstrosity!’ Inside Britain’s bilious back yard shed wars

The number of luxury sheds and garden rooms has rocketed since the pandemic – fuelled by those wanting an office, a gym or extra living space. Meanwhile, the resentment between neighbours has been rising, too Linda loves her shed.

Bears’ 38-year-old backup Case Keenum rolls back the years to ground Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles 7–27 Chicago Bears Keenum throws two TDs and rushes for another Case Keenum passed for two touchdowns in his first start in almost three years, and the Chicago Bears shut down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles for a 27-7 victory on Monday night. Stepping in for Caleb Williams, Keenum was 24 for 34 for…

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Asia stocks slip

Singapore to allocate US$1.1 billion to five asset managers to boost its equities market Japan's Katayama says undervalued yen is problematic, agrees with Bessent on cooperation Australian household spending flat in August, missing forecasts ahead of RBA decision PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 6.7411 (vs. estimate at…

‘New kind of cyber incident’: OpenAI apologises for Medicare hack and reveals extent of attack

Chief strategy officer to fly to Australia to front joint committee on AI after breaches of government websites Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast OpenAI has apologised to Australians for its agent attack on Medicare , and will front parliament…

Nvidia unveils AI safety platform to rein in ‘rogue’ AI agents

The launch comes after several AI agents breached their testing environments this year, adding to calls for companies to slow the development of autonomous AI systems.

Compound DAO used protocol reserves to buy $52 million worth of COMP, and delegates call it a mandate breach

Bitquery says 344,780 COMP pushed supporters above half of delegated voting power; the Foundation says the move fit its DAO mandate.

Japan's Katayama says undervalued yen is problematic, agrees with Bessent on cooperation

The yen is the main read-through. Katayama's line that an undervalued yen is problematic, paired with her promise of close US Treasury contact, adds to verbal pressure on USD/JPY (around 157 in recent sessions) after August's joint intervention.

NEAR Intents says it blocked $50M tied to Bitget hackers

The cross-chain protocol said it actively prevents stolen funds from being laundered, drawing a contrast with THORChain’s position that it does not selectively censor transactions.

‘You’ve got to be pretty tough to be a drag queen out there’: Damien Frost’s immaculate queer portraits

The photographer’s photos are so meticulously staged that viewers often assume they were taken in a studio – not behind a London nightclub or in an Australian goat field One bright spring day, the photographer Damien Frost arrived at a farm in Gungal, outside Muswellbrook, New South Wales. Goats grazed in a paddock, eucalyptus…

Robinhood Chain’s $1.5 billion boom is attracting memecoin rug factories

A second suspected memecoin rug factory has surfaced on Robinhood Chain as the fast-growing network attracts increasingly coordinated scam activity. On Sept.

UK shop price inflation slows to 1.4% in September as BRC urges business rates help

The BRC gauge is a narrow, backward-looking snapshot, so the market is likely to look past the small dip in shop prices and focus on the official inflation path, which is forecast to climb above 4% next year. Energy is the swing factor: oil and gas prices tied to the Iran conflict feed directly into retailers' costs and into…

Meta’s AI agent Muse gives out user’s home address without permission, sending buyer to his house

The new AI agent, Muse, was released last week and has been downloaded by 3 million users When Usman asked if a keyboard for sale on Facebook Marketplace was still available on Saturday, he received an enthusiastic and immediate response. “Yep still available!” wrote Matt Robb.

Luke Littler suffers shock defeat to Luke Woodhouse in World Grand Prix opener

Littler’s title defence ends in 2-1 first-round loss Michael van Gerwen also crashes out of last 32 Luke Littler suffered a 2-1 defeat to Luke Woodhouse on his return to the oche as the defence of his World Grand Prix title ended at the first hurdle. The world No 1 was aiming to bounce back from his quarter-final exit to Jonny…

Nearly 5,000 BTC leaves Bitget as hackers begin laundering $387 million haul

Nearly 5,000 Bitcoin has left Bitget’s tracked reserves after the crypto exchange reopened withdrawals following its $387.5 million hack. On Sept.

Littler stunned by Woodhouse at World Grand Prix

Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhouse.

Boeing "incredibly excited" to serve as nation's only astronaut transportation

"We couldn't provide detailed pricing to the CLD suppliers."

Experts worry about Nvidia's AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump

China is reportedly mulling letting ByteDance, Alibaba buy banned Nvidia chips.

OpenAI Halts Model Training as Rogue Agents Target US Government Sites

OpenAI says its agents keep landing on government websites because they treat them as reliable sources, but it's pausing training while it adds safeguards.

Nations League: Olise’s late stunner leads France past Belgium, Italy rout Turkey

Belgium 0-1 France, Turkey 1-4 Italy, Sweden 3-1 Poland Northern Ireland left frustrated by Hungary stalemate Michael Olise’s magnificent late strike gave France a 1-0 Nations League victory over Belgium in Brussels, as Zinedine Zidane made it two wins out of two since being named as the new head coach. Olise came off the…

Strategy makes first back-to-back Bitcoin buys since June as accumulation picks up

Michael Saylor-led Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has made back-to-back weekly Bitcoin purchases for the first time since June, rebuilding its holdings after selling some of the cryptocurrency earlier this quarter. On Sept.

Gianni Infantino set to accept demands to give national associations payouts

Fifa president says: ‘The ambition is welcome’ Infantino mounts fresh defence of failed FFE scheme The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, is poised to bow to demands from Uefa and Concacaf to distribute more money from its $6bn cash reserves to member associations. In a letter sent on Monday to all six confederation presidents…

Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation

The new financing is expected to more than triples the AI infrastructure startup's valuation from just four months ago.

SpaceX's Starship goes orbital, deploying first next-gen Starlinks

Starship had already flown 99 percent of the way to low-Earth orbit. Monday's flight added the last bit.

Newcastle agree Fineanganofo delay as he eyes All Blacks World Cup spot

Free-scoring All Blacks wing Fehi Fineanganofo convinces Newcastle Red Bulls to delay his arrival on Tyneside so he can chase his dream of playing at the Rugby World Cup.

A Clever RSA Attack Fooled a Hardware Vault—Here's What It Means for Crypto

A UC San Diego-led team impersonated a hardware security module without extracting its key.

Man Utd & Arsenal eye Porto's Costa - Tuesday's gossip

Arsenal and Manchester United eye Porto defender Alberto Costa, Manchester City will not let Erling Haaland leave on the cheap if they are relegated, Liverpool retain an interest in Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, plus more.

Michael Palin in the Philippines review – who else could cause such a weird moment with the president?

From ‘recycled chicken’ being sold on a stall to Bongbong fanboying over the Fish-Slapping Dance, Palin’s travel shows always explore fascinating things that others don’t. It is a reminder that his work is increasingly precious There is a moment in episode one of Michael Palin in the Philippines where our host surveys a group…

Northern Ireland held to frustrating goalless drew with Hungary

Northern Ireland were left frustrated in a 0-0 draw at home to Hungary that looked to be there for the taking.

Florida invokes extinction fears in legal bid to halt OpenAI development

State says LLMs threaten civilization as "the greatest public nuisance ever created."

Why UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high

The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.

UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says

The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.

Canadian ‘crypto king’ set to represent himself at fraud trial

Aiden Pleterski was allegedly behind a crypto Ponzi scheme between 2021 and 2022 that resulted in a kidnapping and related criminal charges.

Dow Jones Industrial Average gives back Friday's rally on a Boeing delay

A software bug at Boeing (BA) cost the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) more points than a record $150 billion buyback at Nvidia (NVDA) put back. The index closed just under 51,500 on Monday, handing back about two-thirds of Friday's rally.

AMD will acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2 billion

The acquisition will see World Labs founder Fei-Fei Li join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist.

Citi Clients Can Now Take Stablecoin Payments Through Coinbase—Without Touching Crypto

Coinbase and Citi expanded an existing deal so Citi's institutional clients can accept stablecoin payments, while Coinbase business accounts run on Citi's banking rails.

New device captures carbon dioxide by pumping it across a battery

The design requires less energy to capture CO 2 than current systems.

Manchester City chief maintains club’s innocence as rivals push for verdict to be published

Ferran Soriano tells European clubs City will fight verdict Premier League clubs complain of ‘void’ over timeline A number of Premier League clubs are pushing for the Manchester City verdict to be published as soon as possible, with the club digging in for a long battle to clear their name. City’s chief executive, Ferran…

Lido’s 1,500 ETH reserve target could slow stETH withdrawals in a crunch

The setting remains at 1,500 ETH, but the committee’s unexecuted plan would shift deposit priority as a new staking module approaches.

Blockchain.com eyes $500M IPO as crypto capital markets thaw: Report

The crypto company is seeking a valuation of up to $6 billion, well below its 2022 peak, as recently listed crypto stocks struggle to hold their gains.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Tuesday, September 29, 2026: RBA rate hike expected

A relatively quiet calendar but we do have an expected Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike. I'll get a preview posted but for how: RBA preview: A 25 bps rate hike is priced in, but what comes after that?

Gold price crashes as 2007-era yields trigger brutal sell-off

Gold (XAU/USD) begins the week on the back foot, tanking over 3.4% on Monday as US Treasury yields soar and Oil prices remain elevated despite falling from daily highs amid mixed news headlines about a potential US-Iran deal. The XAU/USD trades at $4,139 after peaking at $4,280.

investing Live Americas market news wrap: Oil prices bounce around on Iran headlines, yields rise

Trump: We will win the Iran war very soon and gas prices will come tumbling down Trump prepared to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for nuclear progress - report Iran foreign minister's stay in NY has not been extended September Dallas Fed manufacturing business index 9.8 vs 11.6 prior ECB's Lagarde: We view a 'measured…

Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 5.5 Is Out, Beats Opus 5.5 at Coding for Half the Price

Anthropic's mid-tier model tops its own flagship on Terminal-Bench 4.0 and costs half as much per token, but an independent tester found it burns more tokens than any model it has measured.

Thomas Tuchel resists change against Czechia despite England defensive errors

‘We defended well [v Spain] but had individual mistakes’ Nico O’Reilly and Ezri Konsa are injury doubts for match Thomas Tuchel will resist making drastic changes to his defence despite England going six games without a clean sheet before facing Czechia in the Nations League on Tuesday. Although Tuchel acknowledged that his…

Monday Night Club - Man City reaction

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

To keep drug prices high, pharma has been piling up the patents

Add-on patents have increased drug patent periods from two years to over six.

Man City chief refuses to answer questions on 115 charges

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano declined to answer questions from Sky News as he left a meeting of the executive board of the European Football Clubs' body in Copenhagen.

After AI Agent Hacked Its Government, Australia Calls Altman and Amodei to Testify

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has invited the OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to a Canberra hearing on October 1, after an OpenAI agent quietly accessed Australia's Medicare data and nobody said a word for months.

Trump cuts fuel economy standards back to 2014 levels

In 2020, Trump cut CAFE to 40 mpg. Now he’s cut it again to just 35 mpg.

Bitget says Bitcoin withdrawals are open after $387M hack, but ETH and USDT must wait

Sept. 28 public fills show BTC and ETH futures activity before the scheduled 08:00 UTC Bitcoin withdrawal restart.

Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents

Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with a buyer’s authorization.

Scale of City’s punishment is the only story but Premier League must bear some responsibility | Barney Ronay

Manchester City have come out fighting against the guilty verdict but the Premier League faces questions of its own Nothing is over, nothing is done. Or at least not judging by the bravura, balls-out confidence of Manchester City’s chair, Khaldoon al-Mubarak, who remains convinced the past three days of whiplash are simply the…

Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather

Tesla says the event "can only be held outdoors," as it's expected to show the car flying in some form using SpaceX thrusters.

Bitget hacker moves $6.3 million into Bitcoin after THORChain rejects freeze request

A wallet linked to the Bitget hacker has swapped about $6.3 million in ETH for Bitcoin through THORChain after the network rejected the exchange’s request to block addresses tied to its Sep. 24 breach.

Hart trusts Man City chair Al Mubarak over ruling

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart believes club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's claims they are innocent of breaking the Premier League's financial rules.

Nvidia unveils security platform to rein in AI agents and $150bn stock buyback

Chipmaker says new system was designed to prevent AI agents from going rogue amid incidents at top companies Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new security platform that the chipmaker said can stop artificial intelligence agents from going rogue. The company announced a $150bn stock buyback the same day, the largest in US corporate…

The AI boom took over Climate Week and not everyone is happy about it

Just like the rest of the U. S, data centers and AI are dividing climate tech founders and investors.

Man City CEO says fight against Premier League could take years to conclude

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has told a meeting of fellow club chiefs their fight against the Premier League could take years to conclude, Sky News understands.

Cardano Foundation, UCLA partner on blockchain education

The Cardano Foundation has announced a multi-year partnership with the Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson School of Management that will bring blockchain coursework, five startup fellowships, and a founder showcase sponsorship to the Los Angeles campus. The Cardano Foundation said…

Kalshi loses again as judges rule prediction markets must obey gambling laws

Kalshi's defiance of state gambling laws may be headed to Supreme Court.

Paris magic and tradition keep the Arc in a class of its own above the latest gimmicks

It may not be the official best race in the world but winning at Longchamp still confers a status little else can match When France-Galop announced in June that geldings will be allowed to run in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe from 2027, there was an underlying sense that action was needed to maintain the race’s status as…

Watch the winning trailer from the Future Vision XPRIZE, The Gifted.

Watch the winning trailer from the Future Vision XPRIZE, The Gifted.

Bitcoin price tests $83K support as 4-hour Supertrend turns bearish

Bitcoin price traded near $84,000 on Sep. 28 after retreating from a recent high above $87,000, leaving traders focused on whether U.

Man City CEO defiant over Premier League charges

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano issues a defiant message to the executives of other teams about the club being found guilty of a majority of Premier League charges, BBC Sport has been told.

Trump: We will win the Iran war very soon and gas prices will come tumbling down

Had a very respectful meeting with China's Xi It's hard to take anything Trump says about Iran seriously. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.

'The 12-day Masters 1000 is too much tennis' - Henman calls for changes to calendar

Former British No 1 Tim Henman has called for changes to the calendar saying the 12-day Masters 1000 is "too much" tennis.

Nvidia Built a Kill Switch for AI Agents Because They Keep Getting Out

OpenShell and Sentry give AI agents a hardware-enforced leash, arriving after a summer of agents breaching a government site, hacking their own tests, and going rogue during a security evaluation.

Tuchel: On the ball, we were a danger to ourselves

Thomas Tuchel believes England were a danger to themselves on the ball during their 3-2 defeat to Spain.

US SEC follows CFTC in staff guidance for crypto

With the failed cloture vote on the CLARITY Act, the SEC announced updates on how federal securities laws could apply to token issuers, following similar guidance from the CFTC.

Nvidia launches new platform for reining in rogue AI agents

As the debate rages over whether the recent spate of rogue AI agents is a step toward AGI or a more conventional engineering problem, Nvidia is offering its own answer to problem. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday introduced a toolkit of software and hardware products that add independent security layers around AI agents to…

What a US diesel export ban could mean for you

The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.

Japanese Yen trades cautiously as intervention risk clashes with Fed rate hike bets

USD/JPY trades little changed around 157.25 on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) also holds steady near recent highs, with traders weighing Middle East developments and the risk of Japanese intervention.

Strive Buys $94.5 Million in Bitcoin, Pushing Holdings Past 27,000 BTC

Strive bought 1,107 BTC for $94.5 million last week, lifting its holdings to 27,462 BTC, with its SATA preferred stock supplying 85% of the capital.

Forex Today: The RBA and Fedspeak grab all the attention

The US Dollar (USD) has stated the week with slight gains, resuming its recent uptrend and leaving behind Friday’s hiccup.

Kyle MacLachlan says he was David Lynch's 'submersible' into dark places

MacLachlan was 23 when he auditioned for Lynch's adaptation of Dune . The two would go on to work together on the cult classics Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks.

Wallet in Telegram rebrands as Walt as Telegram prepares Gram wallet

Wallet in Telegram has rebranded as Walt, with more than 300 supported assets, as Telegram prepares to extend its separate Gram wallet to its users. In a Sep.

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor

John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

Google seemingly confirms plans to kill ChromeOS in 2034

Google support maps out how Googlebooks can take over where ChromeOS left off.

Belgium v France, Northern Ireland v Hungary and more: Nations League – live

⚽ Updates from 7.45pm (BST) kick-offs across Europe ⚽ Get in touch: email Michael about the action The three early Nations League matches have now finished. Montenegro followed up their late win over Cyprus on Friday with an even later (89th-minute) winner this evening to beat Armenia 3-2.

I didn't think 'Pachinko' could be topped. Then I read 'American Hagwon'

Min Jin Lee's new novel is the third in a planned four-novel series about the Korean diaspora. Nearly 10 years in the making, this sweeping-but-intimate 600+ page book is overwhelming — in a good way.

US 10-year yield revisits 2007 heights as curve flirts with inversion

US Treasury yields climb on Monday as energy prices remain high, amid US President Donald Trump's rejection of a peace agreement with Tehran.

Bybit accepts Franklin Templeton tokenized funds as trading collateral

Eligible institutions can pledge Benji-issued fund shares for stablecoin credit lines while keeping the underlying assets in off-exchange custody.

Goldman Sachs brings $100 billion Treasury fund into crypto’s institutional plumbing

The bank is bringing its roughly $100 billion Treasury fund to institutional crypto firms without creating a tokenized version of it.

Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, which it calls a significantly cheaper, faster work partner

Anthropic has released the newest version of its mid-range model, boasting faster response times and less token burn.

Scientists solve 1840s space weather mystery

19th century Nature account of 1841 train delayed by geomagnetic storm got year wrong—due to a typo.

Circle executive says stablecoin restrictions could cost the US $1 trillion

Circle executive Nikhil Chandhok has argued that resistance to dollar stablecoins could keep the United States from drawing as much as $1 trillion in overseas demand for dollars. Moonshots LIVE brought Chandhok together with ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, Stability…

Trump set to speak in the Oval Office

Trump will make an announcement in the Oval Office today. The scheduled time is 2 pm ET but White House events never happen on time.

Months After the $292M Kelp Hack, Chainlink Lets Institutions Add Their Own Bridge Checks

Chainlink's CCIP 2.0 lets banks run their own security checks on cross-chain transfers, five months after a rival's setup lost $292 million to hackers.

SEC Charges Registered Investment Adviser Zoe Financial for Failure to Disclose Conflict of Interest

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against New York-based investment adviser Zoe Financial Inc. for failing to fully and fairly disclose material facts concerning conflicts of interest to its clients and prospective…

Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers

Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.

F1 in Azerbaijan: That was almost a close-run thing

Kimi Antonelli could not repeat his Monza magic after a crash in qualifying.

Crude Oil round-trips between a rejected Iran plan and a sanctions offer

President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's seven-day plan for the Strait of Hormuz lifted Crude Oil to its best level since Thursday, and the whole rise was gone after a Saudi pipeline restart and a US offer of sanctions relief.

Leics get partial points reprieve but stay in limbo

Leicestershire have eight points of their 27-point County Championship deduction reinstated but their Division One status remains in limbo.

Fed’s Cook: AI, Iran risks could keep inflation pressures high

Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Lisa Cook said in a speech in Oakland, California, that the number and magnitude of future adjustments to the Fed funds rate will depend on inflation and labor market data.

Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’

As all-in-one AI agents like Meta's Muse and Instinct take off, Google is opting to end a feature which built task-specific agents.

Century-old silent film made in New Hampshire found in Japan antique shop

Billy B Van’s 1919 comedy Van-ar-chy found by student in Sendai will be shown in early November in New Hampshire A silent comedy filmed in New Hampshire more than a century ago was recently found in Japan, and plans have been set to show the film in early November in the state where it was created. Van-ar-chy, a 1919 film…

What is the Budget and what could be in it?

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.

'I didn't leave my family to lose' - LeBron ready for Philly success

NBA legend LeBron James has quashed retirement talk as he gets set for record-extending 24th season having signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer.

OpenAI still doesn’t seem to have a handle on all of its rogue AI activity

On Friday, OpenAI published a new site devoted to “misalignment reports” and the breadth of the incidents is alarming.

Strategy buys 1,665 BTC and repurchases $152M STRC

Strategy bought 1,665 BTC for $142.7 million and repurchased $151.7 million of STRC, lifting Bitcoin holdings to 847,666 BTC.

Meta launches enterprise AI platform, hires MongoDB CEO to lead new initiative

Meta says it will focus on bringing its full technology stack, including Muse, Meta Business Agent, Muse API, Muse Code, and more to businesses and developers.

Labour’s modest reheat of help to buy is worth a try | Nils Pratley

Turning to George Osborne’s playbook may look awkward, but cutting deposits to 2.5% could jolt a housebuilding sector stuck in a funk What you need to know about Your First Home scheme There may be three reasons why the Labour government has hesitated until now to reheat the Tories’ decade-long help-to-buy scheme. First, the…

D3 offers priority access to new domains via Solana, Hyperliquid vaults

D3 has launched Frontier, a program that lets users deposit eligible assets in Solana and Hyperliquid vaults to earn points toward priority access to new internet domain names. D3, the core contributor to Doma Protocol, announced Frontier at Korea Blockchain…

Crypto PAC spends $11M to oppose Sherrod Brown in Ohio

Fairshake pledged an initial $30 million on media opposing the Democratic candidate in Ohio’s Senate race in what some see as a repeat of spending by the crypto industry in 2024.

UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister

Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.

The iPhone Duo may already have its first killer app: a virtual Walkman

The app imitates how Walkmans used to function: You can open up the Duo to pick your music and "insert" your cassette tape, then close the device shut to start listening.

Defensive flux gives Tuchel headache but Alexander-Arnold could be remedy | Jacob Steinberg

Chopping and changing the back four has been a big feature for England this year and the Real Madrid man could be a solution England ended 2025 protected by a shield of deceptive strength. They went through qualifying for the World Cup without conceding a goal and secured a shutout during a routine friendly win against Wales.

OpenAI halts frontier-model training amid string of agent misalignment incidents

US Government websites among "dozens of third parties" OpenAI has recently notified.

US President Trump to ease sanctions on Iran over nuclear progress

Al Jazeera reported on Monday that US President Donald Trump is prepared to ease sanctions on Iran and to unfreeze its assets in exchange for progress on nuclear talks.

Tether says it helped freeze $550M in Iran-linked USDT

Tether has said it helped freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT this year as U. S.

Giants trade for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy with Jaxson Dart ruled out for season

Minnesota will receive fifth-round pick for quarterback Jameis Winston to remain as Giants’ starting QB The New York Giants have acquired quarterback JJ McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. The Vikings announced the trade on Monday pending McCarthy passing a physical.

Russia lets crypto exchanges apply October 5 – but even Bitcoin lacks final retail clearance

Applications can begin under the new rules, while firms still need Bank of Russia decisions and retail asset eligibility remains separate.

Google Arts & Culture turns 15 — and gives its app a makeover

Explore art and culture with visual-first conversation search, a redesigned home feed, AI experiments and 27 new city guides in the Google Arts & Culture app.

Littler to attend Super League Grand Final after shock World Grand Prix exit

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Littler to attend Super League Grand Final after shock World Grand Prix exit”.

Vitalik Buterin Outlines 'Cryptographic World Computer' Plan for Ethereum

Hegota will be Ethereum's last 'normal' fork, he argues, with everything after built on recursive STARKs and formal verification.

Littler in shock first-round exit at World Grand Prix as Van Gerwen also beaten

Defending champion Luke Littler suffered a shock first-round exit at the World Grand Prix as he lost out 2-1 to Luke Woodhouse in Leicester, on the same night that six-time winner Michael van Gerwen was also eliminated.

USD: Speculative longs steady as Fed hikes – Rabobank

Rabobank’s RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets FX Strategy team notes that USD net long speculative positions were broadly unchanged, with both longs and shorts rising modestly. The Federal Reserve raised its overnight policy rate by 25bp on September 16, matching expectations.

County pride and England chaos relegated Hundred to summer undercard | Ali Martin

Franchise tournament remains an enigma after an unexpectedly dramatic men’s international summer and a thrilling Championship title race After pumping astronomical sums of money into English cricket, the headline act of the summer should probably have been the Hundred’s rebirth under private ownership. After all, the decks…

The restaking gold rush is over, and top protocols are barely making a profit

As restaking yields dried up and smart-contract risks mounted, Ethereum's top liquid restaking protocol walked away from its core business to build a crypto neobank instead.

Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March as ministers float public ownership of new trains

Andy Burnham hails nationalisation of much-criticised service between London, Birmingham and Glasgow Britain’s biggest intercity rail operator, Avanti West Coast, will be renationalised in spring, ministers have announced, while new trains could also be publicly owned under plans to reduce costs paid to private firms. Avanti…

Giants trade for McCarthy after Dart injury

The New York Giants are trading for Minnesota Vikings quarterback J. J.

Trump prepared to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for nuclear progress - report

Perhaps diplomacy isn't dead. Al Jazeera reports that diplomacy is continuing, citing a US official, and that Trump is prepared to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for progress on the nuclear issue.

Tether is a ‘lifeline’ for Iranian regime, Senate Dems say in new report

Democrats on the Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Intelligence published a report alleging that USDT had become a key tool for the Iranian government.

Football Daily | Manchester City come out swinging haymakers after charges galore

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Hedera price jumps 30% as RSI tops 80 and AI post draws attention

Hedera price surged about 30% on Sep. 28, climbing above $0.12 as traders reacted to a sharp chart breakout and a new post linking Hedera Council members to NVIDIA’s AI safety initiative.

Leicestershire's points deduction for poor pitch reduced

Leicestershire’s 27-point deduction for breaching pitch regulations in August's win over Glamorgan has been reduced to 19.

The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars

The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.

NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated]

NASA isn't saying much. The problem may be temporary.

O'Sullivan knocked out of Shenzhen Open

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, world number one Zhao Xintong and defending champion Mark Williams lose on the opening day of the Shenzhen Open.

Joyce lands new job with Ireland

Cricket Ireland name former international Ed Joyce as the new High Performance batting coach, with a focus on the the men's senior squad and male talent pathway.

See what 4 builders are making with Gemini 3.8 Flash

See what developers have built with Gemini 3.8 Flash, our most intelligent workhorse model, launched in early September.

Israel captain stokes feud by saying ‘our country is 10 times better than Ireland’

Manor Solomon angry at Ireland’s stance over Gaza ‘They hate us and we don’t like them’ Manor Solomon claimed Israel was “10 times better” than Ireland as fallout intensified from their Nations League match and stated bluntly: “They hate us and we don’t like them.” Players in the Republic of Ireland side stared at the ground…

British Pound defies US yields surge as BoE hike bets build

The Pound Sterling (GBP) registers modest gains of 0.18% on Monday even as US Treasury yields soar, with the US 10-year T-note rising over 10 basis points, underpinning the Greenback. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD pair trades at 1.3252.

Ethereum price faces $2,700 resistance as ADX falls to 14

Ethereum price fell 1.5% to about $2,665 on Sep. 28 as oil prices rose following a setback in US-Iran talks.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD plunges 5% as momentum indicators turn bearish

Silver (XAG/USD) falls around 5% on Monday, slipping to its lowest level since early August.

GBP: Shorts at highs as Pound tracks Oil-led USD rally – Rabobank

Rabobank highlights that GBP net short positions have risen over 40%, reaching their highest level since August. The Bank of England kept the Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% on September 18, in line with expectations.

OKX US to sell USD trading bot positions if users miss Sept 30 deadline

Grid and Smart Portfolio holdings face automatic sales if affected bots remain on old USD pairs.

Anthropic, Gamma, and Clay share what happens when enterprises actually deploy AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Anthropic, Clay, and Gamma on what it takes for an AI product to go beyond the demo at the AI Stage at TechCrunchDisrupt 2026. Register to join and get 50% off a second pass.

Physical AI chip developer SiMa AI hits $1.45B valuation

The edge computing startup raised a $150 million Series C led by Fidelity and Amplify.

Ferguson retains Rangers dream, but Bologna exit never close

Lewis Ferguson reveals "nothing was ever that close" on a move away from Bologna this summer amid reports of interest from Rangers, but he does harbour ambitions of a return to his boyhood club.

MAVI bets on the AI boom creating demand for a new kind of accountant

Accounting staffing company MAVI emerges from stealth with $4 million in funding.

Europe’s top-flight clubs to get share of £185m from Club World Cup

Europe dividing money 50-50 with rest of the world Confirmation expected after Fifa meeting in October Europe’s top-flight clubs will share half of the $250m (£185m) solidarity pot from the Club World Cup last year, ending a saga that had caused widespread frustration among those who did not participate in the tournament.…

Bitcoin Falls Lower as Trump's Iran Snub Sends Oil, Yields Higher

Bitcoin extends last week's pullback as Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire plan, sending oil above $100 and yields higher ahead of Wednesday's PCE report.

O’Sullivan suffers another setback with Shenzhen Open exit

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s career hit another setback as he crashed out of the Shenzhen Open to world No 64 Jiang Jun.

Mighty Sparrow obituary

Trinidadian singer and songwriter hailed as a living legend and the greatest calypsonian of all time The singer and songwriter Mighty Sparrow, who has died aged 91, was quite simply the greatest calypsonian there has ever been. For at least five decades he was a monumental figure on the Caribbean music scene, while also…

Euro struggles as Fed rate-hike bets overshadow ECB tightening expectations

EUR/USD trades on the back foot on Monday, pressured by a stronger US Dollar (USD) as the US-Iran stalemate keeps Oil prices elevated, pushing US Treasury yields higher and strengthening expectations of further Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes.

The Nations League is a welcome example of soccer done well

The tournament was treated with skepticism when it was introduced in 2018, but it shows that sometimes administrators get things right Sign up for our free newsletter here England’s first game after the 2022 World Cup was a 2-1 win away over Italy. Their first game after the 2018 World Cup was a 2-1 defeat to Spain.

Iran foreign minister's stay in NY has not been extended

Irib reports -- and it was confirmed by an Iranian spokesman -- that Aragchi's New York stay has not been extended. he met with mediators today but I imagine they relayed that the US hadn't accepted their proposal and hadn't offered anything constructive back.

AI godfathers warn of runaway ‘intelligence explosion’

OpenAI chief scientist also among authors of report on prospect of ‘most consequential technological development in history’ Two of the “godfathers” of modern AI and senior executives at OpenAI and Anthropic have warned governments to prepare for an AI “intelligence explosion”, which they say could be the most consequential…

3 ways this grocer cooks for 200 guests with Gemini

Edy Massih uses Gemini to transform regular recipes into massive catering spreads, automate grocery orders, and adapt menus for dietary restrictions.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ Brandon Sorbom and Helion’s David Kirtley on bringing fusion to the grid at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

CFS' Brandon Sorbom and Helion's David Kirtley join the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the breakthroughs moving fusion forward, the challenges that remain, and what it will take to deliver fusion power to the grid at scale. Get your pass at regular price and get a second one at 50% off.

After a deepfake voice fooled her grandfather, this founder sprang into action

After her grandfather was scammed by a deepfake of his brother's voice, Tarini Padmanabhuni founded DetectifAI, a San Francisco startup building AI models small enough to run directly on smartphones and flag fake voices in real time, and it's now one of the companies competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt.

AUD: Speculative shorts rise as gains versus Dollar fade – Rabobank

Rabobank points out that AUD net short positions have increased for a second week, reaching their highest level since December 2025.

Tether and Shiga plan self-custodial wallets for Africa and the GCC

Tether and Shiga have announced plans to bring self-custodial wallets for USD₮, Bitcoin, and Tether Gold to individuals and institutions across Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Tether said in its Sep.

Next.js applications, powered by Vite: introducing Vinext 1.0

Vinext 1.0 graduates from an AI experiment to a production-ready framework, letting developers run Next.js apps on Vite. This release brings advanced cache warming, broader compatibility, and an automated testing pipeline.

How will ESMA supervise crypto firms under MiCA in 2027?

The European Securities and Markets Authority has set operational resilience, outsourcing and sufficient EU based operations among its main crypto supervisory priorities for 2027 as the bloc moves further into enforcement of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation. ESMA said…

Introducing cf: the agentic CLI for the entire Cloudflare API

We are releasing cf, our new command-line tool that mirrors the entire Cloudflare API and supports programmatic TypeScript configuration. We are also open-sourcing Forge, our internal SDK generator.

FBI reportedly declares ‘cyber security incident’ after hackers steal agents’ personal data

The bureau has not yet publicly confirmed a breach, but has told its agents that their personal information and Social Security numbers were exposed.

Bitget CEO says $388M hack exploited third-party security vulnerability

Some stolen assets have been frozen, but Bitget has yet to disclose how much has been recovered as investigators continue to assess a possible North Korea link.

How fast is the web? Explore billions of real-user measurements with BEACON

Cloudflare is open-sourcing the BEACON dataset, making billions of anonymized Real User Monitoring (RUM) performance records publicly available on Google BigQuery. Explore real-world Core Web Vitals, soft navigation metrics, and performance breakdowns across browsers and regions.

September Dallas Fed manufacturing business index 9.8 vs 11.6 prior

Prior was 11.6 New orders 30.7 vs 22.0 prior Shipments 24.8 vs 14.1 prior Employment 15.1 vs 8.0 prior Capex 8.5 vs 8.2 prior Production 29.5 vs 16.1 prior Outlook 8.7 vs 19.2 prior The production index, a key measure of state manufacturing conditions, jumped 13 points to 29.5, which is a nice pickup but executives remain…

Bitget had 30 minutes to contain its hack before $290 million started moving

Hypernative places the major transfer waves roughly 30 and 45 minutes after Bitget's reported detection.

Next 5 VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Thousands of applications. Multiple rounds of review.

USD/CAD: Overbought but seen sideways into year end – Rabobank

Rabobank’s FX Strategy team observes that CAD net shorts have risen again after a recent collapse. USD/CAD has continued to grind higher, gaining 2.77% from recent lows to 1.414, with the 14‑day RSI indicating overbought conditions.

Aldi to invest £900m in UK and open 40 more stores next year

Supermarket chain declares ‘increasing confidence’ in its growth plans after posting record annual revenue of £19bn Business live – latest updates Aldi says it is stepping up investment in the UK with plans to spend £900m and open more than 40 stores. The company, which operates 1,092 budget supermarkets in the UK and Ireland…

British Pound gains against the Euro as traders assess central bank signals

EUR/GBP edges lower on Monday as the British Pound (GBP) attracts buyers after recent weakness, with hawkish remarks from Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden lending it further support. At the time of writing, the cross trades around 0.8564, down 0.40%.

Modulate raises $25M for its voice models and analysis suite

Modulate deploys its models to detect deepfake, fraud and scam

MiCA focus shifts from rulemaking to supervision, ESMA chair says

ESMA will focus on CASP resilience, outsourcing and reverse solicitation while pursuing harmonized reporting across national regulators.

Foie gras, live dolphins and toasters: China and US cut reciprocal tariffs on $30bn each of goods

World’s biggest economies release lists of products in latest move away from trade war – but no strategic goods are included The US and China have released reciprocal lists of goods worth about $30bn each on which they plan to cut tariffs, ranging from consumer electronics and agricultural products to artificial flowers and…

SHR Miner launches high-yield cloud mining, helping XRP holders earn daily returns

XRP is rapidly transforming from a payment token into a digital asset with long-term value. Its high-speed transfers and robust liquidity continue to attract the attention of both institutional and individual investors.

‘Rugby’s in people’s blood here’: mutiny rising in west Wales as Scarlets fight WRU plan

No one at Parc y Scarlets understands why they and the Ospreys are on the chopping block for the union’s proposal to cut a club by 2028 Eight o’clock, Saturday night and at Parc y Scarlets the fans are starting to sing. Their scrum-half, Dane Blacker, has just come skipping through half a gap in the Cardiff line.

‘We wanted it to be a battlecry’: how Republica made 90s anthem Ready to Go

‘The day Saff came into the studio with red hair, I said, “We’re gonna be massive!” It was the missing link’ We always had a vision of mixing acid house with indie rock, and we managed to rent a space and build our own studio in London’s Shoreditch area, long before it got trendy. I had a little vocal booth called Hattie…

Your final chance to grab your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is October 2

The last day to book your Disrupt 2026 exhibit table is this Friday, October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Insurtech Outmarket raises $34.5M just months after prior round

The startup uses AI to automate tedious paperwork for insurance agencies and brokers.

Ferguson: Rangers dream always in back of my mind

Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson says he had a "long think" about his future amid interest from Rangers over the summer, admitting he still has aspirations of a move to Ibrox.

ElevenLabs’ new v4 speech model supports more expression control and 90 languages

ElevenLabs v4 can clone voices with a 10 second clip

Britain’s Katy Marchant retires from elite cycling: ‘I’ve achieved more than I dreamed of’

Olympic gold medallist also won world and European titles ‘I’m proud of where I’ve got to and what I’ve done’ The Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant has announced her ­retirement. The 33-year-old took gold alongside Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell in the women’s team sprint at the 2024 Paris Games, the same year she won…

EFL latest: Alexander joins Preston | Savage in talks with Posh

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “EFL latest: Alexander joins Preston | Savage in talks with Posh”.

Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows

EU to push member states to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 11% surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran war Business live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Sales of residential heat pumps increased 11% across Europe in the first six months of the year as the Iran war sent oil and gas prices rocketing…

Australia-born Strange in England World Cup squad

Australia-born second-row forward Jasmin Strange is one of four potential debutants in England's 23-strong squad for the World Cup.

Why BingX strategy chief Kevin Lee says traders want ‘The Whole Board’

Markets stopped behaving like separate worlds a while ago. A Federal Reserve decision can move Bitcoin, gold, the Nasdaq and the dollar within hours.

Healey offers upbeat vision but sheds little light on how it will be paid for

With the budget a month away, chancellor gives little indication in conference speech of where money will come from to reindustrialise Britain Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget UK politics live – latest updates John Healey cheered the Labour faithful with his first conference speech as chancellor, offering an…

Lagarde: ECB sticks to “middle path” as inflation outlook worsens

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said on Monday the bloc's economy continued to expand broadly across countries and sectors, with manufacturing and the labour market holding up well.

Viral AI agent Instinct raises $1B Series C at a $10B valuation

Instinct has raised a $1 billion Series C, saying 'we're just getting started.' The company is now valued at $10 billion.

Bitget wants stolen funds blocked. Who can make a cross chain network comply?

Bitget has asked THORChain to refuse addresses linked to a $387.5 million wallet breach. THORChain says its emergency halt is for protecting the network, not selectively freezing a user’s swap.

Forest Green allow Savage to talk to another club

Forest Green give manager Robbie Savage permission to speak to another club, amid speculation linking him to Peterborough United.

Could Potter be England's next breakthrough star?

With Sarina Wiegman set to name her latest England squad on Tuesday, there is one name everyone is talking about - Lexi Potter. Here is why.

California signs into law restrictions banning public officers from issuing crypto meme coins

AB 2409 also limits listings for California residents of official-linked coins issued on or after Jan. 1, 2027.

Christine Lagarde: Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Christine Lagarde: Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament”.

Altseason is coming — and traders are more discerning this time

Altseason is almost here and early signs suggest traders are becoming more selective, with capital flowing into revenue-generating protocols across a number of different narratives.

Tom Lee's Bitmine Buys Another $47M of ETH, Taking It to 4.9% of Ethereum Supply

Bitmine has staked 84% of its tokens, a position it projects will generate some $358 million a year in staking rewards.

Stevie Wonder releases four unheard songs from Songs in the Key of Life sessions

Previously unreleased material comes as Wonder marks 50th anniversary of album with arena tour Stevie Wonder has expanded the scope of what was already the most epic studio album in his catalogue, 1976’s Songs in the Key of Life. Four unheard songs from the recording sessions have been released today as a new EP of the same…

Bonds: Yields challenge equity valuations – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s Elias Haddad notes that rising global bond yields, driven by a rebound in Oil prices and uncertainty around US-Iran talks, are making Treasuries more attractive than equities.

US Dollar: Fed hiking path and data risks – TD Securities

TD Securities economists Oscar Munoz and Eli Nir see an October Federal Reserve hike as increasingly likely, with Fedspeak remaining hawkish and officials “expecting more hikes.” They highlight strong PCE inflation, modest ISM Manufacturing gains, and a softer September NFP with higher unemployment.

SpaceX’s Starship rocket reaches orbit for the first time

Though not without some drama along the way.

BitMine adds 17,362 ETH as treasury crosses 6 million

BitMine bought 17,362 ETH last week, lifting its Ethereum holdings above 6 million tokens and bringing its 5% supply target closer.

Liverpool latest: Gakpo withdraws from Netherlands squad with injury

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AI agents could drain cheap bank deposits, Apollo's Torsten Slok warns

AI agents could trigger a bank run by automatically moving household cash from low-interest checking accounts to higher-yield alternatives, Slok warns.

Four months of VoidZero at Cloudflare: making the open-source JavaScript toolchain faster for all humans and agents

Since joining Cloudflare, VoidZero has delivered more than 80 releases that drastically speed up JavaScript compilation, linting, and testing. From a 10x faster React compiler to Vite+ 1.0, here’s how we are building faster tools for developers and AI agents.

Introducing Forge: the open source pipeline for generating SDKs, CLIs, docs, and more

Forge is a pluggable, open-source pipeline that runs in CI to generate SDKs, CLIs, and documentation directly from API definitions. By shifting generation upstream into individual team repositories, Forge keeps developer tools continuously in sync.

The road to the agentic browser: A Kitesurf update

We’ve updated Kitesurf, our Workers-based browser for AI agents, with WebMCP support, improved DOM performance, and terminal-based rendering. With over 730,000 Web Platform subtests passing, agents can now navigate complex sites faster.

Introducing The Cold Start: pitch your startup live at Cloudflare Connect

Cloudflare is launching The Cold Start, a startup competition giving five early-stage companies five minutes on stage at Cloudflare Connect. Grand Prize winner receives $500,000 in credits, a San Francisco billboard, and an invitation to our VIP speakers dinner.

EmDash 1.0: the stable CMS with a secure plugin registry

EmDash 1.0 is a stable, open source CMS built for Astro, with agent-friendly workflows, secure sandboxed plugins, and a decentralized registry that keeps publishers in control.

Supporting native Rust in Workers with the new Emscripten target for wasm-bindgen

With the new experimental support for the Emscripten target in Rust Workers, many previously unsupported Rust libraries and applications can now be built and deployed directly to Cloudflare’s global Workers platform, including upcoming support for Tokio async.

Introducing Vertical Video Unification with Display & Video 360.

Unify vertical video buys with Google Display & Video 360. See how Unilever boosted reach by 24% using Gemini-powered measurement.

Maritime intelligence startup Quartermaster raises another $140M

The tech enables real-time awareness for what Quartermaster calls the “largest blind spot on Earth.”

England Women name Rugby League World Cup squad

England Women head coach Stuart Barrow has named his 23-player squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Schools forced to shut amid burst Thames Water pipe ‘leaking 750 litres a second’

Leak causes outages and low pressure in parts of London and Surrey, affecting 6,000 properties and leaving some without water Schools, businesses and homes across seven boroughs in England were hit by a Thames Water outage on Monday, from a burst water main reportedly leaking 750 litres a second. About 6,000 properties across…

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

Australian Dollar holds steady as RBA rate hike expectations balance elevated US yields

AUD/USD trades around 0.7020 on Monday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day.

Explained: Why Mancini has distanced himself from Man City charges

Sky Sports News' Kaveh Solhekol explains why Italy head coach and former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has distanced himself from the club's 115 charges case. City insist they have irrefutable evidence to prove they did not break the rules.

Strategy Sets New BTC Holdings Record After $143M Bitcoin Purchase

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin treasury firm bought 1,665 BTC last week, taking its holdings above its previous record to 847,666 BTC.

Franklin Templeton brings $687M tokenized fund to Bybit

Franklin Templeton brings its $687M tokenized money market fund to Bybit, letting eligible clients use Benji shares as off-exchange collateral.

Strategy buys 1,665 Bitcoin for $143M as BTC stack hits 847,666

Strategy sold 1.47 million MSTR shares for $246.2 million, using the proceeds for Bitcoin purchases and STRC preferred stock repurchases.

Canadian Dollar struggles as US-Canada yield gap widens

USD/CAD extends its rally on Monday as diverging monetary policy outlooks between the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Canada (BoC) keep the US Dollar (USD) favoured, outweighing support for the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) from higher Oil prices.

Statement on Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Considerations for Private Assets

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Bitcoin dips below $83,000 to start the week as Asia markets sell, extending last week’s retreat

The Asia-session quote crossed the lower edge of Friday's range while oil and Treasury yields rose in the wider market.

Chainlink launches new version of its crypto bridge tech 'CCIP' to give apps more control over their security

The new software lets companies add custom security checks so they do not fall victim to the same type of vulnerabilities that plagued rival bridges.

US-Iran indirect talks to resume in US as mediators revisit seven-day proposal - Reuters

The United States (US) and Iran are expected to resume indirect talks as early as Monday or Tuesday, according to an official briefed on the negotiations cited by Reuters.

Man City charges: The big questions answered

Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol is back to answer the big questions surrounding the Premier League's long-running dispute in their 115 charges against Manchester City.

Oil falls on reports of renewed US-Iran talks focused on amended version of Iran's seven-day proposal

Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran could resume as early as Monday or Tuesday, with mediators expected to hold separate discussions with both sides, according to an official briefed on the negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Qatari mediators are expected to remain in the US as the talks take place.

Healey signals welfare reform push and new apprenticeships scheme

Chancellor sets out measures to support jobs and growth in conference speech but vows fiscal discipline in budget Analysis: Healey offers upbeat vision but little light on how to pay for it Average price of diesel on UK forecourts reaches all-time high John Healey has signalled Labour will stage a fresh attempt at welfare…

BTC price eyes best Q3 in nine years: Three things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin fell below $83,000 to start the week amid US-Iran war developments but remains up more than 40% for Q3 ahead of key inflation and jobs data.

FAI investigates alleged racist abuse of Idah

The FAI is amassing high-quality footage of the alleged incident with the aim of presenting evidence to Uefa.

What we know about the suspected U. K. terror plot. And, why the Gulf remains in limbo

What we know — and still don't — about the suspected terror plot near a U. K.

THORChain rejects Bitget request to block hacker as $6 million moves to bitcoin

CoinDesk found 27 successful swaps moving about 2,390 ETH into 75.2 BTC, even as Bitget urged THORChain to stop serving addresses tied to the $387.5 million theft.

AUD/NZD Price Forecast: Aussie rally shows signs of exhaustion ahead of RBA decision

The Aussie Dollar (AUD) trades practically flat around 1.2390 against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) on Monday, with all eyes on the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which is expected to hike interest rates on Tuesday.

Morning Minute: SEC Clears Token Buybacks for Crypto Networks

The Gary Gensler era is long gone and now the SEC is providing clarity on what crypto protocols can and can’t do with their tokens.

Pandora’s Legacy review – fascinating profile of silent film legend GW Pabst

Through intimate letters and family interviews, this probing documentary about the Austrian film-maker reveals a complicated figure A titan of silent cinema, Austrian director GW Pabst left behind a treasure trove of classics. Working in Weimar Germany, Pabst gave Greta Garbo her second ever lead role in The Joyless Street…

The La Rábida monastery: Where Columbus persuaded Castile to discover America

The discovery of America remains one of history's great feats, when two cultures met. Before sailing, Columbus gained vital backing at La Rábida from Franciscan friars and the Pinzón brothers.

FTC, States Win Protections to Lower Pesticide Prices for American Farmers in Antitrust Case Against Corteva

The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general have secured a significant settlement agreement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva Inc. that will lead to lower pesticide prices for American farmers.

Painting the French Riviera review – about as erotic and glamorous as a wet day in Margate

Royal Academy of Arts, London They’ve marginalised Matisse and given Picasso the cold shoulder – and what’s left seems more informed by pedantic geography than sensual art The French Riviera is not a place. It is a dream of paradise, one of those Arcadias we long for – timeless, perfect worlds saturated with light.

Teachers at Euan Blair firm report ‘horrendous stress’ after AI used to rate their work

Exclusive: Instructors at tech training company Multiverse hit out at ‘remorseless’ and ‘unnerving’ monitoring system Teachers at Euan Blair’s £1.6bn tech training company, Multiverse, have blown the whistle about “horrendous stress” and feeling constantly watched after bosses started using AI models to surveil and rate their…

investing Live European session wrap: Higher yields hit gold as oil rallies and tech futures fall

Headlines: Gold price breaks below $4,200 as surging Treasury yields deepen the technical damage Gold collapses as Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and signals new bombings Japanese yen jumps as top currency diplomat Mimura reiterates strong currency alliance with the US US jobs report could decide how…

Wintermute’s Hyperliquid shorts reach $126M across ETH, BTC and SOL

A Wintermute-linked wallet holds $126.25 million in Hyperliquid shorts, led by a $46.92 million ETH position as crypto prices weaken.

Ethereum’s 2030 vision shifts work to cryptographic proofs. Who verifies the result?

Vitalik Buterin’s Sept. 27 vision describes Ethereum moving from a system in which every verifier repeats much of the work toward one where data can be sampled and execution can be checked with compact proofs.

Trump aims to leave a physical legacy in D. C., bulldozing norms along the way

President Trump has brought his New York real estate background to the White House. But experts say D.

'Major breakthrough': Ancient wall discovery points to origins of first Paris settlement

French archaeologists have revealed details of a find that is thought to be evidence of the first settlement in central Paris. The discovery of a 20-metre stretch of an ancient wall near Notre Dame Cathedral suggests Lutetia, the ancient name for the capital, was built on the Île de la Cité.

UK Chancellor Healey: We will maintain control of Britain's finances

United Kingdom (UK) Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey said during the European trade on Monday that the administration will maintain control of Britain's finances while speaking about the upcoming fiscal budget this year.

Traders aren't panicking yet despite cooling crypto sentiment

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 28, 2026

Ethereum’s next scaling leap may come from making everyone stop doing the same work

Cheaper proofs could widen verification while builders and provers still need the data to keep blocks and rollups moving.

British Pound gains as several BoE members warn of upside inflation risks

The British Pound (GBP) trades higher against its major currency peers, except the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Monday. In the European trade, the British currency is up 0.13% to near 1.3256 against the US Dollar (USD).

Oil: Higher prices drive yields and Dollar – MUFG

Lee Hardman at MUFG highlights that Oil has been one of the biggest movers, with prices rising back towards recent highs around USD110/barrel.

Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit

Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.

Bitget resumes Bitcoin withdrawals as hacker swaps ETH via THORChain

Ether withdrawals are scheduled to return Tuesday and USDt on Wednesday as Bitget restores services following last week’s $388 million hack.

Gold tumbles over 3.5% as Fed rate-hike bets, surging US Treasury yields weigh

Gold (XAU/USD) remains under strong selling pressure on Monday, down over 3.5% as elevated Oil prices reinforce expectations of further Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hikes. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,121, its lowest level since August 5.

‘Richly rewarding’: why Netflix’s A Different World is the only TV reboot worth watching this year

With zany twists and lovable new faces, reboot of the Black sitcom is a worthy sequel to the trailblazing 1980s original It’s often the case that nothing disappoints like a sitcom reboot . The Malcolm in the Middle revival is missing Dewey .

Microsoft goes quiet after church groups ask for 1% of data center costs

“Microsoft claims to want to be a good neighbor, but the jury is still out."

Crypto-friendly institution Franklin Templeton brings its tokenized collateral service to Bybit

Franklin Templeton’s tokenized money market shares can be used as collateral for USDT or USDC trading credit lines on Bybit while earning yield on the underlying assets.

MEXC account hack: How did a user lose $340K?

MEXC says a $340K account theft dispute is resolved after a user claimed an attacker-created API remained usable after account recovery.

Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert

Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd councils have all put a pause on introducing the nightly tourist tax.

The UK’s crypto licensing window opens Wednesday. The hard part starts now

The Financial Conduct Authority opens its new crypto authorisation gateway at 7 a.m. UK time on Sept.

Price of diesel on UK forecourts reaches all-time high

Fallout from Iran conflict continues to drive up bill for motorists with record average cost now at 199.18p a litre Business live – latest updates Share your experience of high diesel prices in Shetland and the Outer Hebrides The price of diesel on UK forecourts has hit an all-time high average of 199.18p a litre, as the…

Impressionist masters and deranged diggers: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Tom Cruise gives his zaniest performance yet in dark comedy 'Digger', The Smiths' Johnny Marr returns with his 10th album, and new exhibitions spotlight Renoir and Monet. Here's what to look out for this week.

Bitget resumes BTC withdrawals after $388M hack

Bitget has reopened BTC withdrawals after its USD 388 million hack, with ETH, USDT and other services scheduled to return through Oct. 2.

From 'Chud' to 'Bop': Most searched Gen Alpha slang terms of 2026 (so far) revealed

These are the most-searched-for Gen Alpha slang words for 2026 so far - and what they mean.

Evernorth’s XRP buying power could shrink if SPAC shareholders redeem this week

Armada’s August trust balance and a conditional note show possible funding, but redemptions and spending choices will decide any new token purchases.

California Bans Public Officials From Issuing Meme Coins Under New Newsom Law

Governor Gavin Newsom’s legislation bars public officials from issuing meme coins and exchanges from listing tokens tied to politicians.

Bitcoin falls to $83,000 while altcoins unwind Friday's rally

Bitcoin fell 1.7% to $83,000, though the CoinDesk 100 dropped 2.6% as Friday's biggest gainers reversed and oil climbed back above $100.

Best Broker or Prop Firm? Vote in the Finance Magnates Awards 2026

Which broker or prop firm gets your vote? The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 voting is now live, giving traders the chance to recognise the brokers and prop firms they know, use and trust.

California banned politicians from launching meme coins. Can it stop the trading?

California has enacted a prohibition on its public officers and certain government employees issuing meme coins. A separate restriction will keep some newly issued political tokens off services that list them for California residents from Jan.

Live updates: Bitcoin remains under pressure as Iran denies report of peace progress

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AI leaders have known about the extinction threat for decades | Judith Levine

Scientists and entrepreneurs knew the dangers of AI a quarter-century ago. But animated by curiosity and profit, they went ahead anyway Over the past few weeks, many of us have struggled to concoct a mental image of brains in the cloud jumping their “sandbox”, sneaking on to the internet, recruiting “swarms” of other “agents”…

Job interviews are a weird business – but what’s the alternative? | Emma Beddington

Given the biased nature of the interview process, the recent kerfuffle about taking iced coffee in with you may be the least of our worries I was part of a job interview process recently, on the hiring side of the table for the first time in 15 years, and was instantly reminded how weird the whole business is. The debate about…

Crushed review – Steve Oram is priestly lead in harrowing Bangkok-set child-abduction thriller

A priest investigates his daughter’s kidnapping in Thailand in this Paul Schrader-esque inquiry into spiritual nihilism ‘He’s American, a little bit overweight, sweaty, a little bit camp, creepy.” As far as descriptions of border-hopping paedophiles go, this seems a little on the nose. So it’s not surprising when the man who…

'End Times Fascism' looks at supremacist groups uniting around end-of-the-world ideas

Authors Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor identify supremacists that have, despite ideological differences, converged around the conviction that they are part of an elite destined to survive an apocalypse.

Acurast brings real time AI decision model Laya to smartphone network

Acurast has deployed open source AI decision model Laya across its decentralized smartphone compute network, allowing the model to process real time decisions on Android devices instead of centralized data centers. According to Acurast the deployment runs Laya entirely on…

Hong Kong regulators expand financial reporting oversight to licensed crypto firms

The SFC and AFRC signed a new MoU extending financial reporting, audit and compliance cooperation to licensed virtual asset service providers.

Rediscovered chalk drawing of child attributed to Édouard Manet

Exclusive: Work, whose subject resembles street urchin in masterpiece by artist, chanced upon in private collection A red chalk drawing of a crouching child, spotted in a private Italian collection, has been attributed by an art historian to the French modernist painter Édouard Manet. The child, whose identity has yet to be…

Eyes on key U. S. employment data as crypto bulls take a breather: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Sept. 28.

RedotPay eyes $5 billion valuation as US IPO preparations continue

RedotPay has completed a financial audit required for a potential U. S.

Caution builds in the bitcoin market even as prices stay well above summer lows

Overall demand for leveraged exposure remains weak, marked by sliding futures open interest. The capital that's still in the market appears skewed toward bearish positions.

Scammers steal $2M in ETH as fake GIWA network fools DYORSWAP

DYORSWAP said it paid more than 200 ETH in compensation, while Upbit operator Dunamu’s GIWA warned that its mainnet had not launched.

Circle co-founder Neville leaves board as CFO exits

Circle co-founder Sean Neville has left the board, while CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen will step down by year-end as a successor search begins.

Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses ‘a bit of a break’

Jeweller reports flat sales and fall in underlying operating profit as retailers anticipate October budget Business live – latest updates The boss of the family-owned jeweller Beaverbrooks has called on the government to give business “a bit of a break” by halting cost increases amid flat sales and falling profits. The…

Crypto scammers built an entire fake blockchain to steal over $2 million

Scammers built a counterfeit version of Upbit-backed GIWA blockchain and lured 1,333 wallets into depositing 767 ETH, worth about $2 million, before draining almost all of it. The fake network appeared to be GIWA’s anticipated Ethereum Layer 2 mainnet, complete with an RPC endpoint, cross-chain bridge, and Chain ID 9134, the…

Bitcoin drops under $83K as liquidity hunting keeps bulls from targeting yearly open

Bitcoin joined US stock futures in dropping on Monday after US president Donald Trump did not commit to permanently halting strikes on Iran.

‘Should have garnered the actor an Oscar’: why Liar Liar is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to the films they watch when they need a lift is an appreciation of Jim Carrey’s manic 90s comedy To be completely honest, whenever anybody asks what my favorite movies are, my list has some typical standbys: Goodfellas and It’s a Wonderful Life among them. The holiday classic…

Oura puts a ring on Wall Street with one of this year's biggest IPOs

The leading smart ring manufacturer is betting its trove of health data will be a hit with Wall Street.

Strategy sets Oct. 28 vote on daily dividends

Strategy shareholders will vote Oct. 28 on daily dividends for STRF, STRC, STRK and STRD, without changing dividend rates.

Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.4B in biggest inflow week since October 2025

Daily inflows slowed as Bitcoin pulled back from above $87,100, while Ether and XRP ETFs also attracted fresh capital during the week.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it

Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

Rod Stewart announces final tour for 2027: ‘Most definitely my last’

The 81-year-old singer will wrap up a touring career that stretches back to his mid-teens in the early 1960s, with dates planned for UK and Europe Rod Stewart has announced that his next tour will be his last. The 81-year-old singer has been touring since the early 1960s, when he set out across Europe with a harmonica – and…

Japanese yen jumps as top currency diplomat Mimura reiterates strong currency alliance with the US

Japan is maintaining a close watch on the yen, with its top currency diplomat, Mimura, reiterating that authorities remain concerned about the currency's underlying moves and are prepared to respond if necessary . Mimura said that Japan, the finance minister and the US have sent a clear message regarding the yen, highlighting…

XRP price: Can ETF inflows push XRP above $1.55?

XRP trades near $1.54 as ETF inflows reach $1.79 billion and Evernorth shareholders prepare for a Sept. 30 merger vote.

Just Play Dead review – Samuel L Jackson and Eva Green punch up switchback crime caper

Jackson and Green just about manage to distract viewers from the sub-par Tarantinoesque flourishes, confusing plot points and tired stereotypes Having shot five films since 2020, 82-year-old Martin Campbell is a certified member of the post-retirement director’s club that includes Ridley Scott, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen et…

Range by Dorthe Nors review – an astrophysicist at odds with reality

In the Danish writer’s latest novel, an eminent scientist withdraws to the countryside When Gunn Haven, an eminent professor of astrophysics at an urban university, moves to rural Denmark, she tells a local newspaper: “It’s to do with the sky.” From the outset of Range, Danish author Dorthe Nors’s fifth full-length novel, it…

Anthropic will not appear at Senate inquiry into AI and datacentres amid fallout from OpenAI hack

Company behind Claude chatbot expected to attend separate Australian government hearing on AI next week Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The chief executive of Anthropic will turn down an invitation to appear at a Senate committee hearing on AI this week, in the wake of the revelation that OpenAI…

RedotPay completes financial audit as it presses ahead with U. S. IPO plans

The stablecoin payments company said the audit is part of its preparations to go public, disputing an August report that the listing had been put on hold.

Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge

Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.

MTV VMA 2026: Taylor Swift makes history again as female artists take top honours

Pop sensation Taylor Swift won three prizes at the MTV VMAs, including the top honour - video of the year - cementing her status as the most decorated solo artist.

One Nation senator pays back more than $3,300 in taxi expenses; Cleary tells fans ‘I’ll be back’ – as it happened

This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast RBA expected to hike cash rate to 4.6%, its highest level since 2011 Australia’s key interest rate is expected to hit its highest level since 2011, drag down house prices and add more than $100 to typical monthly mortgage repayments.

‘I’ve never watched a whole episode of Peep Show’: Matt King on surviving a stroke and reviving Super Hans

The actor is returning to his character in the cult Channel 4 sitcom with a new autobiography – despite barely watching the series. He talks about his ‘terrifying’ hospital stay and why strangers still shout at him about crack being ‘moreish’ Super Hans is back!

Sex, drugs and floral fabrics: Celia Birtwell relives her wild times – and wilder outfits – with Ossie Clark

They dressed – and partied with – the innermost in-crowd. As a swirling new show celebrates their fashion creations, Birtwell recalls her happy days with Clark and her sorrow at the loss of David Hockney In the mythical age of bohemia, the psychedelic decade between Mary Quant’s cheerful miniskirts and the first snarls of punk…

US jobs report could decide how much higher Treasury yields can go

It's only Monday but it feels like markets already have plenty to digest this week. Geopolitical tensions remain up in the air.

California's Newsom signs memecoin ban and calls it 'The Opposite of Trump'

The California Governor signed AB 2409 as part of an anti-corruption package, framing it as a response to President Trump's $TRUMP fiasco.

Solana ETFs draw record $188 million in a week as Bitwise takes two-thirds of inflows

All seven funds attracted money, while Friday’s $87 million intake set a daily record.

Big institutional money is split on Bitcoin’s next move as massive market bets shift

The Sept. 22 futures snapshot shows opposite positioning moves without revealing any spot or ETF hedge legs.

Kikuyu Land review – the colonial-era misery behind our morning cup of tea

The impact of colonial then corporate agricultural development is unravelled in a sobering documentary that takes a dramatic turn when a family secret is discovered The central highlands of Kenya are renowned for their lush tea plantations, which stretch as far as the eye can see. Most of the field workers come from the…

Deep into the Sixties: Britain 1965-66 by David Kynaston review – a tour de force of popular history

From the Beatles and the World Cup to racism and homophobia, the latest instalment in Kynaston’s series captures a society in the throes of change In February 1965, the civil rights activist Malcolm X visited Smethwick, in the Midlands, where the Conservative-run council was planning to buy up houses to stop the area becoming a…

The endangered native ponies of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides – a photo essay

Fewer than 400 Eriskay ponies remain. One of the rarest native breeds in the world, their plight is unique because the community living on their tiny Hebridean island are fighting for them.

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Holds ground near 1.3200, near-term bias remains bearish

The British Pound (GBP) is up 0.15% at around 1.3245 against the US Dollar (USD) in the early European session on Monday. The GBP/USD pair gains as the British currency outperforms its peers despite market experts questioning hawkish Bank of England (BoE) repricing.

Binance Wallet adds USDT gas fees on 4 networks

Binance Wallet now lets users pay gas fees with USDT on BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum, Solana and TRON, with more networks planned.

South Korea weighs crypto market makers after JPYC trades at 4 times peg

Crypto market making is effectively restricted under South Korea’s manipulation rules, but regulators are reconsidering the approach after a JPYC spiked on Upbit this month.

Indian Rupee falls sharply as oil prices rally

The Indian Rupee (INR) starts the week on a negative note against the US Dollar (USD) due to significant gains in oil prices over the weekend. As of writing, the USD/INR pair is up 0.18% to near 95.99.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Consolidates above 1.1350 pivotal support as bearish bias persists

The EUR/USD pair fills a modest weekly bearish gap, though it lacks bullish conviction and struggles below the 1.1400 mark through the Asian session on Monday.

Indonesian Rupiah struggles amid foreign-exchange demand, portfolio outflows

USD/IDR recovers its recent losses from the previous trading day, trading around 17,980 during the Asian hours on Monday.

Asian stocks slip as oil prices rise, India's NIFTY falls below 23,000

Asian equities mostly trade in negative territory on Monday, pressured by rising oil prices and higher US Treasury yields. Traders doubt that the United States (US) and Iran will reach a ceasefire agreement soon.

Why is Bitcoin price going down as Iran risks return?

Bitcoin pulled below USD 84,000 as U. S.-Iran tensions pressured risk assets, while ETF inflows and technical momentum stayed firm.

TV tonight: Michael Palin encounters ‘recycled chicken’ in the Philippines

The adventurous Python visits a country of contrasts. Plus: get ready to shed some tears with Pete Wicks and his dogs.

Zano restarts chain at block 3,833,000 after exploit

Zano restarted its blockchain at block 3,833,000 after a Gateway Address flaw created unauthorized ZANO and fUSD, erasing one month of history.

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

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

Vitalik Buterin says Hegotá could be Ethereum’s last ‘normal’ fork

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin said PeerDAS marked the start of Ethereum’s transition “from being just a blockchain to being something much more powerful.”

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Recovers above 110.50, but technical outlook stays bearish

The AUD/JPY cross trades in positive territory around 110.85, snapping the four-day losing streak during the early European session on Monday.

Truecaller takes its scam intelligence to the open web as it looks beyond caller ID

Truecaller finds a new way to reach users as pressure grows on its traditional caller ID business in India, its biggest market.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Eyes nine-day EMA barrier near 180.00

EUR/JPY gains ground after registering modest losses the previous day, trading around 179.70 during Asian hours on Monday. Technical analysis of the daily chart shows that the currency cross continues to trade within a descending channel pattern, pointing to a persistent bearish outlook.

California bans public officials from issuing meme coins

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs AB 2409, banning covered public officials from issuing meme coins and setting 2027 listing rules.

‘My husband has to remind me: You’re not a real cop!’ Siân Brooke on the perils of playing a tough Blue Lights ‘peeler’

She lit up Sherlock, made a brutal exit from House of the Dragon and now she’s back in the hard-hitting Belfast-set police drama. Will she have to stuff a chopping board into her flak jacket this time round?

‘We could have had good fun a few decades ago’: Christine Baranski and Richard E Grant on sex scenes, parties and theatre

The actors are working together for the first time ever, in Noël Coward’s comedy Hay Fever. Backstage, there’s no stopping their tales of skinny-dipping, fat-shaming and warring co-stars Richard E Grant : Despite our vast combined vintage, our paths have never crossed before, have they?

Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures decline as Trump won’t rule out more Iran strikes

Trump on Sunday didn’t rule out additional strikes on Iran before the midterm elections, even as he said the war could end soon.

MTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift and Madonna win at awards dominated by female artists

Madonna and Swift take home four of six prizes given out during ceremony telecast, alongside K-pop star Lisa and British newcomer Sienna Spiro MTV VMAs 2026 red carpet: Taylor Swift, Charli xcx, Troye Sivan and more – in pictures MTV VMAs: full list of winners Madonna and Taylor Swift triumphed at the 2026 MTV Video Music…

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Gold hit hard, under $4200 again

Nikkei gives up early gains as Nasdaq futures slip before Micron earnings Treasury's $202 billion settlement is routine, not a Bitcoin trigger Goldman: US diesel export ban would cut US prices about 4%, lift European cost (d'uh) China industrial profits rise 4.2% in August, weakest monthly gain this year China and U. S.

Swiss Franc hits fresh low since May 2025, near 0.8300 vs USD amid Fed-SNB divergence

The USD/CHF pair attracts some follow-through buying for the fourth straight day, hitting a fresh high since May 2025 during the Asian session on Monday. Bulls now await acceptance above the 0.8300 mark before positioning for further gains amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $62.00 amid Fed rate hike odds

Silver price (XAG/USD) falls nearly 3.5% after posting modest gains in the previous day, trading around $62.00 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Monday.

United States Dollar Index trades flat at the start of the US NFP week

The US Dollar (USD) reflects a flat performance at the start of the week. In the Asian trade, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades calmly at around 101.10.

La Rábida monastery: where Columbus persuaded Castile to discover America

The discovery of America remains one of history's great feats, where two cultures met. Before setting sail, Columbus won key support at the La Rábida monastery from Franciscan friars and the Pinzón brothers.

Gold seems vulnerable below $4,200, lowest since August 5 as Fed hike bets rise

Gold (XAU/USD) comes under heavy selling pressure at the start of a new week, dropping below the $4,200 mark to its lowest level since August 5 during the Asian session amid a bearish fundamental backdrop.

New Zealand Dollar strengthens above 0.5650 on US-China truce extension

The NZD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.5665 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. Positive developments surrounding US-China talks provide some support to the China-proxy New Zealand Dollar (NZD) against the US Dollar (USD).

AUD/USD Price Forecast: Bears await break below 0.7000 ahead of RBA on Tuesday

The AUD/USD pair steadies just above the 0.7000 psychological mark at the start of a new week, trading near its lowest level since August 4, touched on Friday, as traders opt to wait for the crucial Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting on Tuesday.

Newsom signs California ban on public officials issuing memecoins

The law also restricts crypto companies from offering certain memecoins tied to public officials to California residents and takes effect for tokens issued from Jan. 1, 2027.

Canadian Dollar falls as US-Canada rate gap seen widening further

USD/CAD extends its gains for the sixth consecutive day, trading around 1.4150 during Asian hours on Monday. The pair appreciates as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is declining under pressure from expectations of a widening interest-rate differential between the United States (US) and Canada.

China industrial profits rise 4.2% in August, weakest monthly gain this year

The slowdown in August puts the focus back on how much support Beijing will offer to protect corporate earnings, and economists quoted in the reports expect it to lean harder on stimulus. Any move would matter for Chinese and broader Asian equities, particularly industrial and materials names exposed to weak domestic demand.

WTI sticks to modest gains above $92.00 amid Middle East jitters

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – struggles to capitalize on a modest gap-up open on Monday as traders opt to wait for further developments surrounding the Middle East crisis before placing fresh bets.

Gold tumbles to near $4,200 as hawkish Fed signals and stronger US Dollar pressure bullion

Gold price (XAU/USD) drops to around $4,215 during the early Asian trading hours on Monday. The precious metal loses ground as a stronger US Dollar (USD) and hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) policymakers dented bullion's appeal.

China’s Commerce Ministry says trade ceasefire with US to be extended to January 2027

China’s Commerce Ministry said on Monday that the United States (US) and Chinese officials confirmed that the bilateral trade truce has been extended by two months, moving the expiration date from November 10 January 10, 2027.

China and U. S. to set up Trade Council and extend trade truce to January 2027

An extended truce lowers the risk of a tariff flare-up in the near term, which tends to support risk sentiment across Asian equities and China-linked currencies. The agriculture working group and the comments on U.

British Pound gains as US Dollar weakens despite hawkish Fed, geopolitical tensions

GBP/USD gains ground for the second successive day, trading around 1.3230 during the Asian hours on Monday. The currency pair advances as the US Dollar (USD) weakens, despite hawkish signals from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials.

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7399 vs. 6.7489 previous

On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 6.7399 compared to last Thursday's fix of 6.7489 and 6.7085 Reuters estimate.

A $202 billion US Treasury settlement hits September 30, and it could trigger a surprise move in Bitcoin

Treasury coupon supply meets calm financing, with SOFR and Bitcoin derivatives set to show whether pressure spreads.

Japanese Yen drifts lower vs bullish USD after BoJ Minutes as intervention risks loom

The USD/JPY pair attracts some dip-buyers at the start of a new week and climbs to the 157.75 area during the Asian session, reversing a part of Friday's retracement slide from the vicinity of a multi-week top.

Zano rolls blockchain back a month after Gateway Address exploit

The Zano blockchain has been restarted at the block height that came immediately before Hard Fork 6, which introduced Gateway Addresses.

Euro declines below 1.1400 on hawkish Fed stance, ongoing Middle East tensions

The EUR/USD pair edges lower to around 1.1380 during the early Asian session on Monday, pressured by hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and escalating Middle East tensions.

MTV VMAs 2026 red carpet: Taylor Swift, Charli xcx, Troye Sivan and more – in pictures

At this year’s Video Music Awards, pop’s biggest stars opted for gaudy and extravagant fashion, with plenty of fur, feathers and big silhouettes MTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift and Madonna win at awards dominated by female artists MTV VMAs: full list of winners

US President Donald Trump says he will not rule out more Iran strikes

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he believes the war with Iran will be won “very soon,” adding that additional military strikes before the midterm elections are possible, Fox News reported.

Minutes of the Monetary Policy Meeting on July 30 and 31, 2026

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Services Producer Price Index (Aug.)

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THORChain under fire over Bitget, ETH evolves beyond blockchain: Hodler’s Digest

THORChain refuses to blacklist addresses linked to the Bitget hack. Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum is evolving from being a mere blockchain, into a world cryptographic computer.

Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidad and Tobago singer known as the ‘calypso king of the world’, dies aged 91

Slinger Francisco, who performed as the Mighty Sparrow, died on Sunday surrounded by family in New York Slinger Francisco, known on stage as the Mighty Sparrow and dubbed the “calypso king of the world”, has died aged 91. Francisco, who got his breakthrough in calypso music with his 1956 hit song Jean and Dinah, died…

Core Lightning patches flaw that could let revoked channel state escape penalty

The flaw was fixed in v26.06.7, but older builds and some early Docker images still call for an upgrade check.

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech

The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.

Korea review – a nirvana of wild beauty shattered by the 20th century

British Museum, London The staggering resourcefulness and fantastic originality of bygone artisans is showcased in earthenware so exquisite it will soothe your soul. But a lurch into the modern breaks the spell Can they do it again?

Aave’s live stock-token loans expose USDC lenders to a weekend price gap

The Base hub permits up to $21 million in USDC borrowing against seven Coinbase stock tokens while their collateral feeds hold Friday's value through the weekend.

An $84 million US asset seizure just sparked a massive question for Tether

Court records identify Capstone-held accounts, while Tether has not disclosed whether its bank balance belongs to USDT reserves.

Anthropic’s CEO is about to have dinner with President Trump

This will be the first one-on-one meeting between Dario Amodei and Donald Trump

Solana’s plan for fairer trades stalls as block producers still choose which orders get in

SIMD-0649 would police priority within batches, while leaders would retain control over inclusion and batch boundaries.

Can Muse overcome Meta’s trust issues?

On Equity, we discussed how Meta's AI announcement managed to steal the spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic.

Pump Fun is not authorized to solicit some Canadian investors, AMF warns

The September 25 alert flags the platform’s registration status without announcing a website ban or wallet-access change.

Cosmos intercepts 1.23 million stolen ATOM but refunds now wait on governance vote

Validators secured one Hub-side balance, but the custody signers say a Neutron recovery plan and passed Hub proposal must precede its release.

Bitget freezes XRP withdrawals as 27M stolen tokens move

XRP withdrawals remained disabled on Sept. 26, while Bitquery's dated trace shows tokens moving onward without a measured spot-market sale.

Cloudflare’s 2026 Annual Founders’ Letter

The Internet is changing more today than at any point since Cloudflare launched back on September 27, 2010. As automated traffic surpasses human activity, we reflect on the rise of AI agents, new creators, and how we can help build a fair, sustainable future for the web.

The Guardian view on Thames Water: Andy Burnham should nationalise this failed monopoly | Editorial

Bill payers should not fund another rescue for financiers of the water industry. Public ownership can end the cycle of extraction and failure This month, a cross-party parliamentary committee said Thames Water should be placed in temporary state control and that any takeover by its creditors should be halted.

Anthropic’s Dario Amodei gets the SNL treatment

"AI is the devil and I its maker."

Most of UK’s essential food supply grown in drought-risk areas, report warns

Keys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high risk The vast majority of the UK’s essential foods, including cereals, potatoes, sugar and oil, are grown in areas of England rated as having a moderate to very high risk of drought. A very high proportion – 81% – of England’s fresh…

TechCrunch Mobility: AV companies pick their lanes

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

AI Agents Keep Escaping Their Creators' Control—Here's What We Know

An OpenAI agent's breach of an Australian government website is the starkest example yet of a pattern building for months—and of how hard autonomous AI is to contain.

SEC staff’s staking-token split spotlights the exit risks behind staked ETH tokens

Its conditional categories do not classify either product. Coinbase terms and Lido's withdrawal queue govern the practical route back to ETH.

Burnham dodges questions on Heathrow third runway as project faces four-year delay

Airport chiefs say 2035 operations deadline unachievable as critics say new delay makes case for project ‘even more dubious’ Plans for a third runway at Heathrow are once again up in the air after the prime minister refused to say whether he backs the “contested” project which is delayed by up to four years. Over the weekend…

Bitcoin's Quantum Problem: Three Ways Researchers Are Trying to Fix It

Three developments this week—a cost breakthrough, a new privacy design, and a custody playbook—show a field moving from theory to logistics, even as "Q-Day" remains hypotheti

New Bitcoin proposal rescues locked multisig wallets – At a hidden cost

Its proposed descriptor backup could aid recovery, while an eligible xpub already known to a server may expose the encrypted file's metadata.

Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Great sound, incredible battery life, and few compromises

I spent the last few weeks with the Sennheiser Momentum 5 to determine if this pair actually stands out, testing everything from sound quality and noise cancellation to comfort and battery life.

Vitalik Buterin maps Ethereum’s shift beyond a blockchain in sweeping 2030 vision

Buterin wants Ethereum to do far more work without forcing every computer on the network to repeat the same calculations.

Lime bike profits double as rider numbers surge in England

US-owned firm says average monthly users at UK arm surged to nearly 700,000 with sales up by a third Love them or hate them, Lime ebikes are an increasingly common sight on England’s roads with new figures showing annual profits more than doubling thanks to a surge in riders. Lime’s average number of monthly users jumped 31% to…

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum is becoming a cryptographic world computer

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum could evolve into a cryptographic world computer after Hegotá through STARKs, privacy and Lean consensus.

SEC Staff Says Token Buybacks Don't Make Crypto a Security—If the Network Works

New SEC staff guidance says announcing a token buyback on a functional network isn't a promise that turns the token into a security, a shift one attorney says makes securities laws look "opt-in."

Australia asks OpenAI, Anthropic chiefs to Senate inquiry on rogue hack: Report

A rogue OpenAI research agent bypassed blocks on the Australian government health-data portal, accessing non-public files in June.

Everyone is racing to create an AI device. Meta thinks it has one

Tech companies are betting that people will connect with AI using something other than smartphones. Meta is going all-in on glasses, after launching its new AI agent Muse.

VRA faces scrutiny in French crypto fraud investigation

French investigators are examining alleged VRA price manipulation as part of a fraud probe involving more than €50 million in Dubai property.

Houses can be built on floodplains despite failing safety test, says high court

Decision to allow development of 190 new homes in north Somerset sparks campaign for change in the law Houses can be built on floodplains even if they fail a crucial safety test, according to a high court judgment that will be of “immense interest” to developers across England and Wales. The ruling clears the way for a highly…

Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow

Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn

Tony Blair would like Andy Burnham to take his advice on rejoining the EU. Should he? | Tom Baldwin

The former PM has been consulted by many who came after him – but Burnham might want to shake his New Labour past once and for all Tony Blair can, apparently, sound slightly wistful when he describes how he once had a cloak-and-dagger meeting with Andy Burnham, who wanted to talk to him about standing for the party leadership.…

Burnham’s plan for a radical reset collides with economic reality | Heather Stewart

Surging energy bills, higher borrowing costs and rising inflation have left the PM and his chancellor in a fiscal bind As Labour heads to Liverpool this week, Andy Burnham has promised to deliver “stability” in the public finances; but the economic backdrop is anything but stable. The longer the US-Israeli war on Iran…