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British Pound edges higher despite delaying BoE rate hike expectations

GBP/USD inches higher after two days of losses, trading around 1.3600 during the Asian hours on Friday. However, the British Pound (GBP) may encounter headwinds as recent declines in Brent crude oil prices ease immediate inflation concerns.

US to press G20 on growth, imbalances and Iran sanctions at Asheville talks

The framing of continued dollar-system access as contingent on Iran sanctions compliance raises the stakes for any G20 member with residual Iranian trade ties, adding a fresh layer of geopolitical risk premium to energy and shipping markets tied to Iran. The administration's emphasis on trade imbalances and excess capacity…

WTI remains above $82.50 amid rising UK-Russia tensions

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price declines after two days of gains, trading around $82.70 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday. Crude oil prices may regain their footing as intensifying conflicts in Eastern Europe pull market attention away from the Middle East.

Japanese Yen strengthens as Tokyo core CPI inflatin bolsters BoJ rate hike chance

The USD/JPY pair declines to around 159.30 during the early Asian session on Friday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) as Japan’s Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data strengthens the case for a September Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike.

Tokyo inflation data strengthens case for September BOJ hike

The stronger than expected reading reinforces the case for a BOJ rate hike as soon as its September 17-18 meeting, with the core-core gauge the central bank watches most closely now sitting just 2 basis points shy of an even rounder milestone above target. Coming alongside a sharp acceleration in wholesale inflation to 7.2% in…

Iran says preparing list of conditions to open Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei said on Friday that Tehran is preparing a list of its conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz in response to a request by mediators, adding that conditions include ending the war in the region, Reuters reported, citing an interview on Lebanese Hezbollah-affiliated

UK business confidence rises to five-month high, Lloyds survey shows

The improvement adds to a broader run of data pointing to a firming UK growth backdrop, with businesses citing stronger customer demand and greater confidence in their own trading outlook as key drivers. The notable fall in pricing intentions, now at their lowest since 2022, is the detail most likely to draw attention from rate…

1.9%: Japan’s Tokyo CPI inflation rises in August

The headline Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August rose 1.9% YoY as compared to 1.8% in the previous month, the Statistics Bureau of Japan showed on Friday.

Japan August 2026 Tokyo headline CPI 1.9% (expected 1.9%, prior 2%)

Japan Tokyo CPI August 2026, y/y: Headline CPI 1.9% expected 1.9%, prior 2% Core CPI (excludes fresh food) 1.8% expected 1.7%, prior 1.9% CPI Ex Food and Energy (core-core and the closest to US core CPI measure) 2.0% expected %, prior 2% --- Japan July Unemployment Rate 2.4% expected 2.5%, prior 2.5% Jobs/applicatints ratio…

Euro holds modest bid above 1.1650 ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium

The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains near 1.1655 during the early Asian session on Friday. Markets might turn cautious later in the day as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Kevin Warsh is set to deliver his much-awaited keynote address in Jackson Hole.

Anthropic and OpenAI are joining the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the AI Stage is back to dig into the single hottest topic in the community for the past few years, presented by Google for Startups.

Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing

A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

Selena Gomez pushes back against 'absurd' fraud claims

Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.

Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error

Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction

Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Liverpool need midfield nous, Michael Carrick is already under pressure and Villa can bid farewell to Enzi Konsa Enzo Maresca has a shiny new £85m midfielder he could select for a debut but, at 18 years old, he may want Ayyoub Bouaddi to have a bit of time watching on from the bench to learn about the Premier League from his…

Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 7: Crystal Palace

Jo Potter’s side charged to promotion and have brought in striker Bethany England as they bid to stay up Guardian writers’ predicted position: 13th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 2nd (WSL2)

Fleetwood in contention as Lee leads Tour Championship

Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood shoots a four-under 66 to put himself in contention at the Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta.

Tour Championship - day one highlights

Highlights from day one of the Tour Championship held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Australian Dollar is inches away from generational highs against the Yen

AUD/JPY traded close to 114.75 on Thursday, ahead 0.36% on the session, with a high that stops nineteen pips beneath a ceiling the pair has not traded above since September 7, 1990.

Australian Dollar hits three-month peak on risk-on mood, eyes on Warsh

The Aussie Dollar climbed to a three-month high of 0.7198 on Thursday, even though the US Dollar steadied on solid jobs data and hawkish comments by Federal Reserve officials. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7194, up 0.34%.

Bitcoin Completes First Experimental Quantum-Safe Transaction, Starkware Says

The transaction used Bitcoin’s existing rules to protect funds from a future quantum attack without requiring a network upgrade.

Why tough US Open draw will be true test of Alcaraz's fitness

Carlos Alcaraz starts his US Open title defence against Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first serious examination of his fitness following a long-term wrist injury.

Bitcoin now has a quantum computing escape route, but 7 million BTC may still be exposed

A mainnet QSB transaction passed consensus, yet nonstandard relay, high computation costs and exposed keys limit the escape route.

Woad makes promising start at FM Championship

Lottie Woad made a strong start to the final week of play before next month's Solheim Cup by shooting a four-under opening round at the LPGA Tour's FM Championship.

Anthropic's new hardware standard lets AI agents control the physical world

Standardized driver interface aims to let devices talk to AI and each other.

Google’s Android 17 Turns On New Privacy Feature—But Your Browsing Isn’t Fully Hidden

Google's new privacy standard scrambles the one field of a web request that still travels in the clear: the name of the site being opened.

Scheffler chases Lee at Tour Championship after McIlroy's mixed start

Min Woo Lee raced into the early lead at the PGA Tour’s season-ending Tour Championship, as Rory McIlroy made a mixed start to his bid for FedExCup glory.

Wigan thrash Hull KR on night of tributes for Boston

Wigan Warriors move top of Super League as they thrash Hull KR on an emotional evening as the Cherry and Whites pay tribute to the late Sir Billy Boston.

The Japanese Yen gets its hike whatever Tokyo CPI prints

USD/JPY holds just beneath 159.50 on Thursday, ahead 0.05% across a range of forty-two pips, a fifth consecutive session of grinding higher without getting anywhere.

'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown

A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.

Wigan rise to occasion against Hull KR as town unites to remember Sir Billy Boston

Super League: Wigan Warriors 46-0 Hull KR Liam Marshall bags hat-trick of tries in rout On the night when Wigan Warriors celebrated one of their greatest entertainers, perhaps it was fitting that Matt Peet’s class of 2026 produced a performance Sir Billy Boston would have been proud of on their charge towards, potentially…

Genius Group plans $827M Bitcoin, $800M AI treasuries

Genius Group has proposed raising capital through perpetual preferred securities to build an $827 million Bitcoin treasury and an $800 million AI portfolio within a $2 billion total-asset target for fiscal 2031. Genius Group turns to preferred capital Genius Group…

China: Beijing balances tariff pushback and dialogue – BNY

Geoff Yu at BNY reports that China is opposing potential new U. S.

Bitcoin Privacy Wallet Sparrow Issues Update After AI Flags Fixes

Developer Craig Raw said an AI-assisted review produced most of the fixes in version 2.5.4, though none appeared likely to put users’ funds at risk.

Papers: Man City confident of signing Chelsea midfielder Fernandez

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

Arsenal continue Alvarez pursuit - Friday's gossip

Arsenal continue pursuit to sign Julian Alvarez, Manchester City target Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and Aston Villa make direct contact to sign Rafael Leao.

British Pound Sterling borrows a month it did not earn

GBP/USD holds near 1.3600 on Thursday, effectively unchanged at minus 0.05% across a range of barely thirty pips, a third session of drift beneath the high just short of 1.3700 posted earlier this week.

SEC: 38 Entities Feigned Legitimacy as U. S. Advisers Through False Filings to Lure Retail Investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged 38 entities alleging that they made material misrepresentations in Forms ADV filed with the Commission between 2025 and 2026 to falsely portray themselves as legitimate advisory firms to U. S.

Aave V4 deposits hit record $806M after 30% weekly rise

Aave V4 deposits have reached a record $806 million after climbing 30% over seven days, while active loans have increased to $206 million. Aave V4 deposits accelerate past $800 million Aave’s on-chain dashboard shows that V4 deposits reached $806 million…

Mexican Peso edges lower as solid US jobs boost the USD

The Mexican Peso (MXN) loses ground modestly against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after economic data in the United States showed that the jobs market is solid, while inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% goal.

The next currency crisis may be harder to contain because of stablecoins, New York Fed report shows

A 4.5 million-observation event study finds crisis-week inflows among ENS-tagged wallets, while its model shows how adoption can strain capital controls.

A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War-era photo has died

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava "Sal" Veder died on Saturday, Aug. 22, just 8 days shy of his 100th birthday.

Mirae Asset targets $109B digital asset business

Mirae Asset has set a 150 trillion won or about $109 billion target for a digital asset business spanning cryptocurrency, stablecoins, real-world assets and tokenized securities. Digital X will anchor Mirae Asset’s $109B plan The Korea Times reported the target…

New Zealand's Kiwi prices a hike it has already delivered

NZD/USD holds just beneath 0.5950 on Thursday, unchanged on the session across a range of twenty-two pips and some forty-five pips under the window high just short of 0.6000 set in early June.

USA’s Russell and Brazil’s Dos Santos smash world records on ‘crazy’ night in Zurich

Dos Santos and Russell smash hurdles world records Werro comes within 0.42sec of 800m world record Bednarek and Wanyonyi clock world-leading times Masai Russell and Alison Dos Santos each set a world record while Mondo Duplantis won a historic pole vault on a frenetic Thursday night in Zurich. The Letzigrund Stadium had a…

Red Flag? OpenAI's Agentic ChatGPT Work Signs Into Your Accounts Without You

OpenAI says the model never sees your password—but a signed-in session can persist across tasks, and you can step away while it works.

Ipswich sign Argentina World Cup winner Palacios

Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios becomes the first World Cup winner to sign for Ipswich Town after joining from Bayer Leverkusen.

Elon Musk’s xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says

xAI accused of training Grok on real and AI-generated child pornography.

Packers star RB Jacobs formally charged by DA

Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, according to Wisconsin court records.

Sources: Seattle's Williams gets $90M extension

The Seahawks are signing Leonard Williams to a three-year, $90 million contract extension that will make him one of the NFL's highest-paid defensive tackles, sources told ESPN.

Callaway drops Good Good amid video backlash

Golf equipment manufacturer Callaway has ended its relationship with Good Good Golf, effective immediately, following backlash for a video advertisement that depicted a man shoving a woman to the ground.

Packers add needed TE depth by signing Smith

The Packers signed tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract.

Dolphins trade receiver Atwell back to Rams

The Dolphins have traded wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the Rams in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, the teams announced on Thursday.

Jets star goalie Hellebuyck confirms trade request

Three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirmed Thursday that he asked the Winnipeg Jets to trade him.

Lowry joining Carter with retired Raptors number

The Raptors will retire the No. 7 jersey of Kyle Lowry on Jan.

Sources: Browns releasing veteran WR Tillman

The Browns are releasing veteran wide receiver Cedric Tillman, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

📈 Updated ranking of all 30 MLB farm systems

The busiest stretch of the year for adding prospects has passed. Here's how every organization stacks up now.

South Korean Won: Rate hikes and undervaluation support KRW – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that the Bank of Korea’s 25bp hike to 3.00% and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts underline ongoing tightening risks. Robust exports and investment are supporting the economy, though stronger demand could fuel inflation and household debt.

Broad and Anderson lament ‘extreme and tiresome’ off-field incidents involving England players

‘Mind-numbing that people end up in these positions’ Brydon Carse incident is the latest in a long line Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson have criticised the “extreme and tiresome” flood of negative stories around the England cricket team’s drinking and socialising habits, with Anderson – England’s all-time leading wicket-taker –…

Trump crypto ventures left investors $4.7B underwater: report

US President Donald Trump’s family-linked crypto ventures have left investors at least an estimated $4.7 billion underwater while generating about $1.4 billion for the president in 2025, according to Public Citizen. Trump crypto losses reached an estimated $4.7 billion Public…

Danny Welbeck leads Chelsea past Luton but Enzo Fernández misses Carabao Cup tie

Emiliano Martínez is on his way but another high-profile Argentinian is likely to be wearing a different shade of blue soon. Chelsea have dealt with their biggest weakness, satisfying Xabi Alonso’s wish for a new goalkeeper by agreeing a £7.5m deal to sign Martínez from Aston Villa, and it will surely not be long before they…

Virtu, Tradeweb complete onchain repo using Marshall Islands digital bond

The transaction used the Marshall Islands-issued USDM1 bond as collateral and completed the full repo cycle on the Canton Network in under 10 minutes.

Good Good Golf withdraw from sponsoring PGA Tour event after controversial video

Good Good Golf has withdrawn from sponsoring a PGA Tour event this autumn following its controversial video promoting a new Callaway driver.

Polish Olympic chief arrested in Zondacrypto probe

Radosław Piesiewicz, president of the Polish Olympic Committee, has been arrested and charged with two offenses as prosecutors investigate payments and financial ties connected to the collapsed crypto exchange Zondacrypto. Poland’s Justice Minister and Prosecutor General Waldemar Żurek confirmed the…

Champions League draw reaction: Good for Liverpool, bad for Barcelona, must-see games

The Champions League is back! So let's unpack all the must-see games, winners and losers, and talking points from Thursday's draw for the 2026-27 league phase.

Singapore Dollar: Near-term downside risks against US Dollar – OCBC

OCBC Bank strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that USD/SGD traded slightly firmer as resilient US data halted US Dollar downside pressure, though the pair remains subdued and rangebound ahead of Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech.

Economic and event calendar in Asia 28 August 2026 - Japan inflation data (Tokyo)

Tokyo area inflation the focus today. Meanwhile, expectations of a Bank of Japan September rate hike are firming up: BOJ's Himino signals more hikes, flags growing upside inflation risk BOJ policymaker Himino says won't comment on market expectations on rate hike Where July's Tokyo print landed Tokyo's July inflation data set…

'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit

Manager Derek McInnes says he takes "full responsibility" for Rangers' "embarrassing" Conference League exit at the hands of Jablonec.

Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company

Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.

Callaway cuts ties with Good Good Golf over ad depicting violence against woman

Golf giant ends partnership with YouTube group Retailers have pulled Good Good products from shelves Garrett Clark says controversial skit was in ‘poor taste’ Callaway has ended its relationship with Good Good Golf amid mounting fallout from an advert that many believe made light of violence against women. The golf equipment…

Bluesky adds an ‘algorithmic opt-out’ feature for those who don’t want to go viral

Sometimes people just want to post to their followers, Bluesky says.

GOP heads to Supreme Court after losing case over TV election ad prices

GOP campaign committees want quick ruling before election ads ramp up next week.

Philippine Peso: Policy behind curve keeps currency lagging – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad sees the Philippine Peso underperforming its Asian peers after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) delivered a third consecutive 25 bps rate hike to 5.00%.

It just got 25 times easier to move self-custody Bitcoin directly onto Wall Street, and $5 billion already has

BlackRock cut the minimum for converting privately held Bitcoin into IBIT shares from $25 million to $1 million, while Bitwise lowered its floor from $100 million to $3 million. While this might sound like a niche development for a small number of institutional users, it signals that custody is no longer just a slogan for […]

investing Live Americas market news wrap: Nvidia boosts tech stocks

Fed's Collins: Absent new tariff and oil shocks, there is reason to believe inflation will ease Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America Fed's Hammack: Next year inflation might ease to around 2.5% at best U. S.

Buried in Meta’s $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids’ data

Meta’s settlement with 29 states allows it to retain certain data from children under 13 to train and test age-detection models, highlighting a privacy trade-off built into the deal.

Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans

In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Man City to fight for Everton winger

Manchester City are keen on Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye but could face competition from Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Grand Theft Auto VI’s long-overdue gameplay reveal – as it happened

Under some strange circumstances, Rockstar broadcast the first (official) gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto VI, the most-anticipated game of the year. Here’s everything you need to know.

Actress Annie Potts says meeting longtime friend Tim Curry was 'love at first sight'

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with actress Annie Potts about being a longtime close friend and neighbor of actor Tim Curry, who died this week at 80 years old.

After an unexpected loss, a young woman received support from a stranger

While living abroad, Kate Rogan received news that her mom had passed away. Traveling home was difficult, but a kind stranger took charge and ensured she got back to her family in time for the funeral.

US Open first-round draw with Alcaraz, Zverev, Fery, Boulter and Sabalenka playing

The full draw for the men's and women's singles tournament at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Report: Nvidia to acquire AI model repository Hugging Face for $13 billion

Nvidia is nabbing critical infrastructure for open models as interest grows.

YouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions from purchases

The update turns product recommendations into a more direct revenue stream for creators, and for Amazon, the move puts its massive online marketplace inside one of the most popular video platforms.

Barret Zoph, the Thinking Machines co-founder ousted before joining OpenAI, is now at Google

Zoph, who co-founded Thinking Machines Lab alongside Mira Murati and also served as the startup's CTO, led a brief stint at OpenAI and is now at Google.

Don't sleep on these guys! 51 breakout candidates for the 2026 season

We dig deep for our list of college football sleepers who could make a major impact this fall.

College football Player Rank: The top 100 players ahead of the 2026 season

Which players take the top spots? Which schools have the most players on our list?

Which NBA superstar will request a trade next? Our Summer Forecast panel makes its prediction

Our expert panel predicts which teams will surprise and disappoint in 2026-27 -- and answers nine other questions.

Grades for every NBA free agent signing, extension: Kuminga, Mathurin and more

We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions.

$6.4 Billion in Bitcoin Options Expire Tomorrow—Here's What It Means

Deribit's Friday settlement covers nearly a fifth of the exchange's Bitcoin open interest, and max pain sits well below where BTC is trading right now.

Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms

The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.

Second world record in Zurich goes to Russell in the 100m hurdles

American Masai Russell storms to victory in the women's 100m hurdles in a remarkable 12.09 seconds, breaking the world record at the Diamond League in Zurich.

Alcaraz favored at US Open with Sinner injured

The return of Carlos Alcaraz and the absence of Jannik Sinner has had a significant influence on US Open betting futures. Alcaraz, the reigning champion, is +250 to retain his title according to DraftKings odds as of midday Thursday.

Arsenal-Madrid, PSG-Barça highlight UCL draw

Paris Saint-Germain have been handed a tough start to the defense of their Champions League trophy, with a home clash against Barcelona as well as trips to 2023 winners Manchester City and Europa League holders Aston Villa.

Colts activate No. 1 receiver Pierce off PUP list

The Colts activated wide receiver Alec Pierce off the physically unable to perform list Thursday.

Indonesian Rupiah: Policy synergy focus supports IDR – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao notes that Indonesia’s parliament has held fit-and-proper hearings for BI Governor nominee Destry Damayanti, who signalled continuity, robust policy tools and stronger coordination with fiscal authorities.

Stellar’s $3B RWA market faces a $2M DeFi gap

Stellar’s tokenized real-world asset market has climbed from about $785 million in January to more than $3 billion in July, while only just over $2 million has entered Blend pools that accept RWAs. Stellar’s RWA market has crossed $3 billion…

Pakistan complain to Sky after interview with Imran Khan’s sons over father’s treatment

‘Mind-numbing that they themselves in these positions’ PCB complains to Sky over Imran Khan’s sons’ interview Stuart Broad and Jimmy ­Anderson have criticised the “extreme and tiresome” flood of negative ­stories around the England cricket team’s drinking and socialising habits, with Anderson – England’s all-time leading…

Expert Intelligence: a new way for you to engage with trusted content

Expert Intelligence lets you add ebooks like those you’ve purchased from Google Play Books directly to a Gemini Notebook.

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.

Trump cost investors $4.7B through crypto ‘schemes’: Public Citizen

While investors in World Liberty Financial‘s USD1 stablecoin “haven’t suffered major losses,” many lost billions of dollars in other Trump ventures, according to Public Citizen.

Thai Baht: Consolidation expected in defined range against US Dollar – Commerzbank

Commerzbank FX Analyst Charlie Lay reports USD/THB has eased from around 33.90 in late July to about 32.70, helped by a softer Dollar.

Bitcoin’s 22% rally now needs real demand to outlast Treasury liquidity boost

Bitcoin’s latest breakout may have started with a shift in U. S.

Dos Santos breaks 400m hurdles world record in Zurich

Brazil's Alison dos Santos breaks the 400m hurdles world record, clocking a time of 45.80 seconds at the Diamond League in Zurich.

Werro edges closer to 800m mark as world records fall in Zurich

European champion Audrey Werro came tantalisingly close to downing the oldest outdoor world record in athletics, finishing a little more than four tenths of a second off Jarmila Kratochvilova's 800m mark.

Freddie Meredith: Need a Light? review – one hilarious hour of cringe

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Watching a man labouring to strike up conversations in the smoking area of a nightclub proves not just funny but also touching and uplifting Ever pretended to use your phone to avoid the shame of being Norman No-Mates at a party? Freddie Meredith’s new show is a 60-minute channelling of that…

Uefa raises stakes with criminal complaint in battle to unseat Infantino | Matt Hughes

Uefa has begun a legal process against the embattled Fifa president but it will still be an uphill struggle to remove him Anyone who interpreted Uefa’s decision to withdraw a proposed boycott of Fifa competitions, revealed by the Guardian on Wednesday , as a backward step in the attempt to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa’s…

Mirae Asset lays out crypto, stablecoin, tokenization plans for Digital X

The South Korean financial group plans to build a $109 billion digital asset business spanning crypto, stablecoins and tokenized assets, according to The Korea Times.

South Korean Won: Undervalued currency backed by BoK hikes – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights USD/KRW near a one‑year low after the Bank of Korea (BoK) delivered a back‑to‑back 25bps hike to 3.00%.

AI industry says Trump plans to tax chips in the “single dumbest way imaginable”

Tech industry is perplexed by Trump’s plan to win AI race by taxing data centers.

Investors just moved $7 billion into Bitcoin and gold in five days to escape an accelerating dollar crisis

GLD and IBIT supplied about 70% of the five-session record as yields and the dollar eased, leaving the hedge thesis untested under pressure.

Ethena proposes 95% revenue allocation to ENA buybacks

Ethena has proposed directing 95% of net revenue from its branded businesses toward ENA buybacks once USDe supply reaches $7.5 billion, as the protocol also moves to end monthly investor unlocks and separate ecosystem economics from Ethena Labs equity. According…

Grayscale says Zcash can challenge Bitcoin’s network effects as privacy demand grows

ZEC has climbed roughly 19-fold in a year, yet Grayscale says its sub-1% share of Bitcoin’s market cap leaves room for further upside.

'Embarrassed' - Woeful Rangers fail to qualify for Conference League

Rangers crashed out of all European competition after a dismal display against Jablonec saw them fail to reach the Conference League.

XRP faces a major imbalance as price stalls despite 72% ETF inflows; how its holders are earning $9,000 a day

EX DeFi offers XRP holders a cloud mining alternative as ETF inflows sustain institutional interest amid market volatility. Cumulative net inflows into XRP ETF have hit a record high of $1.566 billion; however, the price of XRP has not surged…

Carse in the wickets for Durham, Surrey struggle again – as it happened

Brydon Carse took two early wickets as Durham took the upper hand against Gloucestershire while Sam Cook led the way for Essex against Surrey Shackles Gloucestershire’s Joe Phillips with his sixth ball. An early wicket at Scarborough on the mottled outfield grass, Adam Lyth obligingly nudging behind.

Chinese Yuan: Measured RMB appreciation with two-way risks – OCBC

OCBC Bank strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that USD/CNH has edged higher alongside a broader US Dollar (USD) rebound and firmer US Treasury yields, while the People's Bank of China (PBoC) continues to prefer a gradual appreciation path.

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz to face Safiullin on return as Sabalenka gets tricky draw

Alcaraz back in action after four-month injury layoff Novak Djokovic faces Mariano Navone in first round Carlos Alcaraz has been handed a tough draw on his return to singles competition after a four-month injury layoff as he faces the in-form Russian Roman Safiullin in the first round of the US Open. Alcaraz, the defending…

Abbas dusts himself down to dominate England – and close in on the honours board | Simon Burnton

Fast bowler is one wicket away from a target eight years in the making after another display of consistency Halfway through the afternoon session, as drinks were taken after the completion of his 10th over, Mohammad Abbas waved at the Pakistan dressing room and beckoned on their physios. When they reached him he gestured at his…

Fed’s Collins says PCE does not change restrictive policy view

Boston Federal Reserve (Fed) President Susan Collins crossed the wires on Thursday as the Jackson Hole Symposium began. She said that the recent PCE inflation report does not change the view that policy is restrictive and will lead to gradual disinflation.

McKibbin leads British Masters amid repeated rain suspensions

Tom McKibbin held a one-shot lead at the Husqvarna British Masters before play was suspended on an opening day at The Belfry already severely hampered by stormy weather.

Durham will pick bowler Carse until told otherwise

Durham coach Ryan Campbell says he is comfortable with selecting Brydon Carse, and will continue to do so unless they are told otherwise.

Connecticut's new lawsuit against Kalshi piles on to prediction market legal fight

The courtroom combat across state and federal courts is so far producing roughly split outcomes, suggesting a big job may be coming for the Supreme Court.

Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa's Martinez

Chelsea agree a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Pogacar fights off Mas challenge to win stage six

Tadej Pogacar recovers from a brief off-road excursion to claim his third victory at the Vuelta a Espana but he is made to fight all the way to the line by Enric Mas.

Mohammad Abbas pegs back England as improved Pakistan make their mark at Lord’s

Second Test, day one: England 248-9 v Pakistan Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith hit back with half-centuries Footage of Brydon Carse kept flashing up on the big screens at Lord’s on Thursday. Not that footage, of course, but rather the headline-grabbing fast bowler enjoying a refreshing can of the fizzy apple juice that is English…

Chelsea agree £7.5m deal to sign Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa

Wantaway Enzo Fernández left out of Carabao Cup tie Villa sign Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka on free Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m deal to sign the Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez and are expecting Manchester City to make an offer for Enzo Fernández in the next 48 hours. Xabi Alonso identified the signing of a…

No, Ledger Wasn’t Hacked: Vulnerable Ethereum App Was Patched Before Exploit, Company Says

OneKey demonstrated how an outdated Ethereum app could sign a transaction different from the one shown on a Ledger device, but the wallet maker says the vulnerability had already been fixed.

US President Trump hits Canada on trade, says Hormuz Oil keeps flowing

US President Donald Trump held a press conference on Thursday at the White House, where he insisted that Canada has been "ripping" off the US on trade and that it wants to be “treated like a state.”

'Fire burning within' for Smith following 'tough' Ashes winter

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith welcomed his return to form with the bat as he top-scored with 61 on day one of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.

Smith and Cox lead England fightback after tricky first day at Lord's

Jamie Smith hits 61 and Jordan Cox adds 55 to help England fight back on day one of the second Test against Pakistan, as the hosts recover from 77-4 to close on 248-9 at Lord's.

Crude Oil takes back the reopening it bought on Tuesday

Crude Oil trades near $83.50 on Thursday, ahead 2.52% and more than $3.00 above a session low just above $80.00 printed at 07:00 GMT.

Australian Dollar gains on hawkish RBA outlook, Warsh speech in focus

The Australian Dollar (AUD) outperforms its major peers on Thursday, buoyed by hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) expectations after Australian inflation data released on Wednesday surprised to the upside. A softer US Dollar (USD) provides additional support.

PL Predictions: More Palace pain? Man City to make it back-to-back wins

Our top tipster Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, was in flying form last weekend - can he repeat the trick?

Live updates: Bayern-Arsenal, PSG-Barça notable matches in UCL phase draw

Enjoy all the updates from Monaco for the league phase draw of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League.

Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one

Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox battle difficult conditions and an improved Pakistan performance to take England to a competitive total on the opening day of the second Test.

ATF declares ‘major incident’ as ransomware gang claims hack

The ATF is the latest federal government agency in recent years to notify Congress of a "major incident" involving its cybersecurity.

Morgan Stanley leads Solana ETF $9 million inflows as SOL jumps rises above $100

Farside's six tracked products drew $3.6 million on Aug. 26 as only BSOL and VSOL reported positive net flow.

Fed’s Hammack says policy restrictiveness still needed

Cleveland Federal Reserve (Fed) President Beth Hammack said on Thursday on Fox Business that the job market is broadly in balance, while adding that “we need restrictiveness in policy.”

Mantle stablecoins and tokenized assets reach $880M

Mantle has accumulated about $880 million in stablecoins and tokenized assets as its onchain product range has expanded across equities, Treasuries, funds and yield-bearing assets. Mantle’s asset base approaches $880 million Blockworks Research data shows that Mantle’s stablecoin circulating supply…

Champions League draw: Arsenal face Real Madrid, Man City get Barcelona and PSG

Manchester United will host Bayern Munich Aston Villa welcome PSG; Liverpool go to Inter Arsenal face mouthwatering assignments against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as they bid to go one better than last season’s agonising near miss and win a first Champions League title. Mikel Arteta’s side were pipped on penalties by Paris…

Dual Gold Cup hero Galopin Des Champs retired from racing

Owner Audrey Turley paid a heartfelt tribute to Galopin Des Champs after the superstar chaser’s retirement was confirmed on Thursday.

The US Dollar Index sits still through two hawkish speeches

The US Dollar Index trades just above 99.00 on Thursday, unchanged on the session across a range of less than a fifth of a point. That sits roughly 2.6% beneath the June peak just under 102.00 and beneath a rolling 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near 100.00 and a flat 200-day near 99.75.

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI

Some of the world's largest tech companies and AI startups have come together to decry the current state of cybersecurity and to advertise a new solution that they say can ward off a new generation of cyber threats.

Gold holds firm above $4,600 as Warsh speech looms

Gold (XAU/USD) extended its gains on Thursday, up 0.17% as US jobs data was solid, while the US trade deficit widened. In the meantime, investors eye Fed Chair Warsh's speech, keeping the precious metal near familiar levels.

US Treasury Bessent to press G20 ministers on Iran funding

The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that he will ask finance ministers at the G20 meeting to cut off economic flows that sustain the Iranian regime and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to Fox Business News.

Remember me? Mayer quizzed by old foe Baumgardner at press conference

There was a pause from Mikaela Mayer, so too an emerging, ironic smile upon realisation as to who had asked the question.

The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills | Editorial

Soaring prices are plunging struggling families into debt. The government must support them in the short term as it invests in a clean energy future Fuelled by the consequences of Donald Trump’s disastrous war on Iran, household energy debt in Britain is continuing to soar, rising to a record £6bn by the end of June.

Bitcoin Eyes Major Resistance as Jackson Hole Kicks Off With Unusual Fed Agenda

BTC is holding above $80,000 into a Fed symposium that, for the first time in 40 years, is built around crypto's own turf—payments and financial infrastructure.

Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America

Trump says the order is effective immediately. Trump also just said that he's considering changing the name of the Atlantic or Pacific ocean.

Man City and Aston Villa to face holders PSG in Champions League

European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.

WNBA star Brink launches withering attack on Kanter Freedom over anti-trans stunt

LA star brands stunts as attempts to ‘stay relevant’ Brink defends trans community in face of attacks Opinion: Kanter is using his freedom to punch down Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink has called former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom a “stupid piece of shit” who is “trying to stay relevant”, in the most vocal statement by…

Ethena surges as buyback vote, VC unlock overhaul boost token outlook

The changes aim to cut investor selling pressure and channel protocol revenue to ENA as Ethena looks to revive USDe growth.

The iconic T-38 jets flown by astronauts just got a spiffy new look

"Everyone wants to take that aircraft up now..."

Ukraine file complaint over FIA lifting Russia ban

The Ukrainian Automobile Federation requests an urgent investigation into its Russian counterpart, the RAF.

Ex-Barclays boss denies having sex with woman dressed as Snow White after Epstein emails

Jes Staley made comments to US lawmakers investigating his links to the convicted sex offender The former Barclays boss Jes Staley has denied having sex with a woman dressed as Snow White, after being questioned about an infamous email exchange about Disney princesses with Jeffrey Epstein. The comments were detailed in newly…

From Chicago to ... Cleveland: Solak ranks all 32 NFL teams by watchability

Which NFL teams are must-watches every Sunday? We stacked all 32 by excitement, fun and intrigue, starting with Chicago.

Bitcoin eyes $81K as Nvidia earnings beat boosts risk assets

Bitcoin and crypto joined US stock markets in fresh gains after Nvidia Q2 earnings beat expectations by around $4 billion.

England on back foot as Pakistan's bowlers shine at gloomy Lord's

Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali starred with the ball as Pakistan took advantage of overcast conditions at Lord's to reduce England to 248-9 on day one of the second Test.

Greek Orthodox priest and cult musician clarifies views on homosexuality

Father Dionysios Tabakis says his views are those of Orthodox church, ‘nothing more, nothing less’ A Greek Orthodox priest whose home-recorded album of drone metal and religious dubstep has made him a cult figure in experimental music circles has issued a statement in which he has clarified his stance on homosexuality and the…

Why Nvidia’s Acquisition of Hugging Face Would Reshape Open-Source AI

The chipmaker's reported acquisition would concentrate the open-source AI pipeline inside one company, from silicon to distribution — with consequences for builders and users alike.

Silver charges toward $70, but Warsh could cool rally

Silver (XAG/USD) accelerates on Thursday and trades around $69.50 at the time of writing, up 2.74% on the day. The white metal is approaching the upper end of the range that has contained price action this week, as investors turn their attention to the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Google’s new Fitbit Air brings Pokémon Sleep to your wrist

Google teamed up with the Pokémon Company to introduce a special-edition Fitbit Air that works with the Pokémon Sleep app.

Forex Today: Jackson Hole and US jobs in the limelight

The US Dollar (USD) has navigated an inconclusive range on Thursday, struggling to build on the previous day’s gains and briefly reaching multi-day peaks.

U. S. Treasury sells $44 billion of 7 year note that a high yield of 4.512%

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How we saved 100 terabytes of memory by optimizing 1.1.1.1’s DNS cache

Five Rust-level memory optimizations to the DNS cache layout of Big Pineapple cut per-entry memory by 56%, freeing approximately 100 TB of memory across Cloudflare's fleet.

Doyle: Tenability can strike in Windsor feature

Our ambassador previews a busy Saturday of clashes which features the Listed August Stakes at Windsor – live on Sky Sports Racing from 4.30pm.

The stakes are high as Kevin Warsh is set to give his first major speech as Fed Chair

The stakes are high as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prepares to give a speech on Friday at the annual gathering of economists and central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Celebrating 250 years of America, from its history to its future

Google and YouTube are celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Fashion startup Atorie raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup

Shoppers can visit the Atorie website and buy handbags or clothes made from the same material — and coming from the same factory — that manufacturers use in high-end goods.

Welbeck gives Chelsea lead vs Luton, Fulham 2-0 up on Wimbledon LIVE!

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Welbeck gives Chelsea lead vs Luton, Fulham 2-0 up on Wimbledon LIVE!”.

Hoomanely’s building a smart feeding bowl and an AI platform to help owners spot when their pup is sick

Hoomanely has developed a smart bowl to measure and record dogs' feeding data, then tells owners if behaviors change.

'What a catch!' - Cox dismissed by stunning take at slip

England's Jordan Cox is dismissed on 55 after an unbelievable, diving catch by substitute Salman Ali Agha to leave the hosts 187-6 on the opening day of the second Test at Lord's.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Buyers remain in charge above the 200-day SMA

EUR/USD is virtually unchanged on Thursday, with price action settling into consolidation after the pair climbed to a three-month high of 1.1711 earlier this week.

Ranking the 50 best players in the WNBA

A'ja Wilson remains No. 1, but where are Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese as the World Cup break nears?

Power Rankings: Dream climb four spots, Fever drop three

Golden State got its first win over Minnesota in franchise history as it moves closer to hosting playoff games.

Bitcoin’s bottom signal is flashing, but six months of data shows a trap waiting for early buyers

VanEck recorded eight active signals on Aug. 12, while comparable clusters trailed Bitcoin’s baseline at 90 and 180 days.

We need new reservoirs – and it’s a job for the state, not private companies | Letters

David Griffiths says mayors could be empowered to build water infrastructure, while Kevin Whately suggests incorporating communal storage into new housing estates Pete Ford ( Letters, 20 August ) rightly reminds us that “The Victorians … built reservoirs, aqueducts and local water-storage infrastructure.” But who were these…

Government must prioritise heat pump installation to tackle climate chaos | Letter

Colin Hines says Andy Burnham’s focus should be on drastically cutting fossil fuel use in a way that reduces bills and generates secure jobs It is hardly surprising that many who were optimistic and supportive of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister, but who also prioritised tackling climate chaos, are becoming increasingly…

Is NBC’s Premier League coverage in the US too English? | Leander Schaerlaeckens

One wonders when, if ever, a US broadcast can win the same plaudits presenting the English league with a more American voice There they were again, signaling with their unchanging faces and voices and their unchanging studio backdrop that another Premier League season had begun. On Friday afternoon, and again on Saturday and…

RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn

Kennedy and his allies have a history of downplaying vaccine-preventable deaths.

Fery handed nightmare opener at US Open as top stars learn opponents

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are on for a US Open collision course following Thursday's draw in New York, while Britain's Arthur Fery has been handed a nightmare opening-round clash against Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti.

Truflation calls for Fed rate cut after PCE forecast

Truflation has called for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates after its July forecast came within 0.01 percentage point of the official monthly headline PCE reading and matched the other three published figures. The U.

GTA 6 leaker cashes out of his own memecoin hours before Rockstar's gameplay reveal

The token hit a $25 million market cap on the back of nine days of unreleased Grand Theft Auto VI footage. Its creator has now sold his stack — hours before Rockstar's first official gameplay reveal.

Tadej Pogacar battles back from scare on descent to win stage six of Vuelta a España

Slovenian leader recovers after misjudging corner Britain’s Josh Tarling pulls out of event mid-stage Tadej Pogacar outsprinted Enric Mas to claim victory in stage six of the Vuelta a España on Thursday, his third stage win of the race. The Slovenian and Mas outshone their rivals on the gravel in the stage’s final climb, and…

Recognize the names? Garnett, Ewing, Rondo, Spears star in NCAA volleyball

Kapri Garnett. Ryelle Rondo.

Spikes Under the Lights: Four teams, $1 million, one historic night

Here's everything you need to know about the first "Spikes Under the Lights" showdown at AT&T Stadium.

Bitcoin Could Overtake Gold in the Next Bull Run: Binance Founder CZ

Gold is worth around ten times more than BTC, Changpeng Zhao said, noting that countries face a years-long process to "shift into Bitcoin."

As London/European traders head for the exit the major indices in Europe close mostly lower

As London and European traders head for the exits, European shares are closing mostly lower, with selling seen across most of the major markets. France’s CAC led the declines with a fall of 1.68%, while Italian, Spanish and UK shares also finished under pressure.

Charles Schwab adda Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to nascent crypto platform

The financial services giant plans to expand Schwab Crypto beyond Bitcoin and Ether just months after rolling out direct crypto trading to retail clients.

Polish Olympic chief arrested as prosecutors probe suspected crypto-linked bribe

Prosecutors are probing allegations that Zondacrypto's CEO gave Radosław Piesiewicz a 40,000 euro watch for help with regulatory hurdles.

Brighton deliver another first-half thumping LIVE!

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Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers

About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed and a ransom was demanded.

Twenty-eight names eat the Dow Jones Industrial Average's two blowouts

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) trades near 53,600 on Thursday, ahead 0.29% in the session across a range running from the 53,300 area to just above 53,700.

Sutton's predictions v Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Bitcoin’s 23% rally sends beaten-down miners soaring past AI stocks

Canaan, American Bitcoin and Cango jumped as much as 67% as renewed crypto demand showed BTC exposure can still drive mining equities despite the industry’s AI push.

'I feel like I took a freakin' gummy': Inside the chaos of NFL players returning to college football

NFL coaches, execs and agents tell ESPN they're sifting through questions and implications of a new reality, which seems to change by the hour.

Wetzel: Where there's controversy, there's Lane Kiffin

Kiffin has never been shy about pushing boundaries and pushing buttons.

3 new ways to plan and book travel in Search

Book hotels and track airfares, plus view miles and rewards with AI Mode in Google Search.

Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash lets you build with more control

Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash brings a new suite of creative controls and generative video capabilities to developers.

Partnering with Khan Academy on building AI tools for classrooms

Interactive visual aids and teacher-controlled practice materials — both built with Gemini — are launching for the new school year.

Google Flow brings new creative control features to enhance video editing.

At Google I/O, we launched Gemini Omni Flash in Google Flow, bringing new video editing capabilities to creatives. Today we’re rolling out updates via Gemini Omni 1.1 Fl…

Reach your audience in new ways with August’s Demand Gen Drop.

Drive high-quality leads and acquire customers with new messaging, travel, and creative features in YouTube’s August Demand Gen Drop.

Arsenal to face Real Madrid as City and Villa get PSG in CL league phase

Last season's European finalists Arsenal will play Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in this year's Champions League league phase.

Google’s AI Mode can now track flight prices, help book hotels, and more

The updates indicate that Google is looking to position AI Mode as an AI travel agent of sorts, as it's moving beyond simply helping users find information to actually handling parts of the trip-planning and booking process.

UK government reports 240 crypto millionaires in 2025

About 17,600 people in the UK reported a combined $1.9 billion in gains tied to crypto in the 2024 to 2025 tax year, with 240 each declaring more than $1.4 million.

British Pound slips on solid US jobless claims as Fed hawks lift USD

The Pound Sterling (GBP) registers back-to-back bearish days on Thursday, down about 0.05% against the US Dollar (USD) after economic data showed the labor market remains solid, while investors eye Federal Reserve (Fed) speakers at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

MoonPay’s newest integration lets AI agents handle crypto lending on Solana

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “MoonPay’s newest integration lets AI agents handle crypto lending on Solana”.

Is the Jackson Hole central bank retreat now a crypto conference?

There was an actual crypto conference that took place in Jackson Hole between Aug. 17 and Aug.

Stable Sea adds 2 WisdomTree funds for corporate cash

Stable Sea has added two WisdomTree digital funds to its treasury platform, giving eligible businesses access to three SEC-registered products with minimum investments starting at $1. Stable Sea adds two WisdomTree funds Stable Sea said the WisdomTree Short-Duration Income Digital…

Bronze age treasure stolen in four-minute Spanish museum heist

Gold collection known as Treasure of Villena, worth at least €1.7m, is target of ‘very well planned’ raid Thieves in Spain have raided the Treasure of Villena – a stunning collection of bronze age gold artefacts that has been described as the most important prehistoric trove in Europe – in the latest high-profile smash-and-grab…

AI Finds Critical Flaw in Bitcoin Lightning, Devs Issue Emergency Warning

The Lightning software project said it is preparing fixes after confirming that several AI-generated vulnerability reports were accurate.

Why did 1,000 world citizens bury their underpants?

Study: Land use is the biggest factor in determining decomposition rates of organic cotton underpants.

240 UK taxpayers made more than $1.3 million each from crypto holdings in fiscal 2025

For the first time, the U. K.'s tax office broke out crypto capital gains figures, showing 17,600 people reported $1.87 billion in profits during the 2024-2025 tax year.

One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review

Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).

Hyperliquid Strategies doubles HYPE holdings to 29.3M

Hyperliquid Strategies has raised $647 million in equity capital and more than doubled its treasury to 29.3 million HYPE tokens, valued at $1.9 billion at the end of June. Hyperliquid Strategies builds a $1.9 billion HYPE treasury Hyperliquid Strategies said…

Charles Schwab to add SOL, AVAX and LINK trading

Charles Schwab has announced plans to add Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to its crypto platform in the coming months, extending direct trading beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum for its U. S.

Solana Is Having Its Best Month Since 2024—With a Historic Governance Vote on Deck

Solana is up more than 8% in 24 hours and 44% on the month. Coming changes to the network could add a supply squeeze to the mix.

Crypto for Advisors: How staking on Ethereum is changing in 2026

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Crypto for Advisors: How staking on Ethereum is changing in 2026”.

Japanese Yen remains fragile ahead of Tokyo CPI, Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech

USD/JPY trades in a narrow range below 160 on Thursday, with neither side able to build strong momentum. The US Dollar (USD) is struggling to extend Wednesday’s recovery, while persistent weakness in the Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to keep the pair supported.

Thailand: Stable policy anchors short-end yields – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng expects the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to keep its policy rate at 1.00% through 2026, following the unanimous decision on August 26 to stay on hold.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

This former PG&E engineer is building a ‘Google Maps for the underground’

The startup just raised a $26 million Series A to grow its customer base and help reduce red tape for utility and construction work.

Hugging Face is selling a cute $399 open source duck robot, Microduck

Clem Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, said the Microduck is an “open-source robot you can teach new tricks with reinforcement learning.”

Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed

Company that runs Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands hubs says passenger safety is unaffected Business live – latest updates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports have been hit by a cyber-attack in which hackers accessed the data of about 8.7 million customers. The incident involved data related to “car…

Owl at Home review – this Edinburgh fringe hoot is a wise choice for children

Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh Songs, physical comedy and clever design come together in Theatr Iolo’s adaptation of Arnold Lobel’s offbeat story, aimed at over-fives Arnold Lobel was a writer with a keen sense of the seasons. Frog and Toad Are Friends , one of my favourite books since childhood, has a wonderful story where…

Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them

"It just felt like the right thing to do."

Moonwell MAMO exploit drains $8.7M from Base lending market

Moonwell has halted new borrowing across its Core Markets on Base after an apparent MAMO collateral price manipulation exploit drained about $8.7 million from the decentralized lending protocol. Moonwell said in an Aug.

Chinese Yuan: Structural export drivers outweigh CNY – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister examines whether the weaker CNY explains China’s rising export market share. Using bilateral real exchange rates across major partners, he finds no systematic link between CNY moves and market share gains, including in advanced sectors like electric cars.

Hold up, there’s a new Twitter in town

Former Twitter trademark counsel Stephen Coates said in a LinkedIn post that the company is not trying to re-create Twitter.

Crypto users lost at least $5.69 million because their wallet seeds were too predictable

Affected users need a new recovery phrase and must move funds because an app update cannot repair a compromised seed.

Riz Ahmed is his own worst critic. His show 'Bait' explores that

Ahmed is nominated for an Emmy Award for his role in the Prime Video series about a struggling actor auditioning to be the next James Bond. Originally broadcast March 23, 2026.

Rock en Seine festival: audio description becomes the eyes of the visually impaired

For the first time, Rock en Seine offers live audio-described concerts for blind and partially sighted people, with a voice describing movements, lights and emotions on stage, so they can fully experience the show.

Rock en Seine: when audio description becomes the eyes of the visually impaired

For the first time, Rock en Seine is offering live audio-described concerts for blind and partially sighted people, with a voice narrating movements, lights and emotions on stage so they can enjoy the full experience.

Sprains, pain, and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale

Test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehicles, according to a TechCrunch review of data submitted to OSHA.

Fed's Hammack says “now” is the time to tackle inflation

Cleveland Federal Reserve (Fed) President Beth Hammack crossed the wires on CNBC on Thursday as the Jackson Hole Symposium begins.

Flock CEO Asks Americans to 'Compromise' on Privacy as Camera Backlash Grows

Garrett Langley says 99.9% of police are good actors, days after a report identified at least 69 officials accused of misusing plate readers.

BBC to bring back Top Gear amid speculation about show’s next presenters

Motoring series to return four years after Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff suffered serious injuries in crash during filming Top Gear, the long-running motoring show that has been off air since its co-host Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was seriously injured in a crash during filming almost four years ago, is to return to the BBC, the…

Clearing firm RQD* raises $74 million as Wall Street prepares for tokenized markets

Bain Capital led the investment in the U. S.

Australian police arrest two over TeamPCP hacks targeting Mercor, OpenAI, and others

The arrests come after a wave of cyberattacks earlier this year targeting tech companies that rely on high-profile and widely used open source software.

AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps

Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave lower-cost phones with less memory.

Ripple Prime launches Delta One service for US equity derivatives

Ripple Prime has launched a Delta One business that lets institutional clients trade total return swaps tied to U. S.-listed equities, indexes and digital assets through its multi-asset prime brokerage platform.

Traders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago

"We built this city on good cacao" does have a nice ring to it.

5 leading crypto payment processing providers for businesses in 2026

Crypto payments are entering mainstream checkout flows as merchants weigh fees, coin support, settlement and regulation in 2026. Cryptocurrency has moved from the edges of online commerce into everyday checkout flows.

Oil: Hormuz traffic and policy risks – MUFG

MUFG's Derek Halpenny examines how uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz oil flows and tight US fuel inventories are shaping crude prices.

Here’s all the times AI has gone rogue and hacked other companies

A recap of all the incidents involving LLMs made by Anthropic, Meta, and OpenAI, which went rogue and attacked real companies and individuals on the internet.

Crypto traders brace for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech

One analyst expects Warsh to take a tough line on inflation, but still sees the Fed holding off on rate hikes until at least after the November mid-term elections.

Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark

First robot-assisted outlet opens in Liverpool to take on Shein and supermarkets in clothing, shoes and homewares Business live – latest updates The owner of Zara is taking on Primark, Shein and the supermarkets with the launch of its cut-price chain Lefties in Britain, backed by an army of robots. The Spanish fashion brand…

Robert Carlyle: ‘When we did The Full Monty strip, the reaction from the crowd was terrifying’

The actor on which star he’d devour first on a lifeboat, why he prefers pigeons to dogs and how Trainspotting put the Scottish accent on the map You’re stranded on a lifeboat with Ewan McGregor , Ewen Bremner , Jonny Lee Miller , Kevin McKidd , Peter Mullan , James Cosmo , Keith Allen and Irvine Welsh . Who do you eat first?

Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks

227 install commands were found in corporate docs pointing at code nobody owns.

Postquant Labs launches the first quantum cross-chain swaps

Postquant Labs announces the upcoming launch of QuipSwap, a bridgeless protocol designed for secure cross-chain asset swaps. Postquant Labs, the developer behind quantum computing protocol quip.network, has announced the imminent public launch of QuipSwap, its Bridgeless Swap Protocol.

Marketing meltdown: why has Andrew Garfield’s new film suddenly added Robin Hood?

Paul Greengrass drama The Uprising was supposed to be a historical epic about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 – but a strange new campaign has inserted a surprising figure Nobody likes to have the full plot of a movie spoiled before they’ve even seen it. However, sometimes this can be taken to the extreme.

How much of a problem is AI’s water use?

AI’s water footprint is growing, but location and cooling technology make a difference.

Ripple Prime expands into US equity derivatives with Delta One business

Institutional clients can access total return swaps across linked to US-listed equities, indexes and digital assets and cross-margin exposures.

Yayoi Kusama obituary

Artist known for her dazzling polka-dotted paintings and infinity mirror room installations The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97, created an exhilarating oeuvre of polka-dotted paintings, stuffed cloth phalloi and provocative happenings, films and installations, as well as a curate’s egg of novels and poetry.…

European Central Bank: September hike prospects strengthen – Nordea

Nordea’s Jan von Gerich argues that the European Central Bank remains focused on upside inflation risks and is likely to continue tightening policy.

Fed’s Schmid warns energy shock is leaking into the economy

Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid warned on Thursday that inflation remains stubborn and that the energy shock is spreading into the broader economy. With the next meeting approaching, he said the Fed needs more information but remains committed to returning inflation to 2%.

AI-proof? Younger workers desert the digital world for traditional crafts

In a disrupted job market people are turning to heritage crafts such as bookbinding, metalwork and boatbuilding It’s a bleak moment for young people entering the workforce for the first time . For decades, a university degree seemed to promise a stable career – but entry-level white-collar jobs across almost all sectors are…

Fed's Goolsbee warns political interference with Fed could fuel inflation

Chicago Federal Reserve (Fed) President Austan Goolsbee said on Thursday that the economy remains broadly stable but warned that tariffs and war-related price increases are complicating the inflation outlook.

Euro trims intraday losses as traders weigh Fed-ECB interest rate outlooks

EUR/USD holds firm on Thursday after coming under pressure on the previous day as the latest US inflation figures helped the US Dollar (USD) regain some lost ground.

Onslaught of AI-found bugs forces Bitcoin’s Core Lightning into a secret 14-day emergency lockdown

Core Lightning developers have asked node operators to make a security decision before they can fully assess the threat. An Aug.

ENA price holds 25% weekly gain as momentum cools

Ethena’s ENA traded near $0.147 on Aug. 27, retaining a weekly gain of about 25% after its sharp breakout met resistance near $0.180.

US Dollar: Fed repricing risk weighs on usd – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH Elias Haddad notes the US Dollar (USD) is consolidating gains, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) testing its 200‑day moving average resistance and United States (US) data showing Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index inflation stuck above the Fed’s 2% target

What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal

Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.

Delay to the November 2026 RTGS standards release

Bank of England statement

An $18bn settlement is a drop in the ocean for Meta – but the tide will still come for it | Chris Stokel-Walker

This week’s settlement without liability was pragmatic, but it doesn’t change the inevitability of further lawsuits around the world Not many people would count paying $18bn they didn’t expect to when they woke up that morning as a victory. Yet for Meta, the owners of Facebook and Instagram, the agreement with 52 US attorneys…

Swedish Krona: Inflation risks may prompt tougher Riksbank stance - BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu says rising Swedish import prices and continued weakness in the krona are adding to inflation risks. He expects the Riksbank to adopt firmer language on SEK valuations and sees scope for the market to bring forward expectations for the next rate hike.

‘She should have been queen of the world!’ Readers remember Dolly Parton

From quiet acts of generosity and life-changing gigs to singing for a professional puppeteer, Dolly Parton has had a profound impact on readers’ lives • Photo gallery: fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton I had the opportunity to meet her when I volunteered to work the Country Music Awards in the late 70s. Me and three other kids…

GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026

NVIDIA’s Gamescom announcements are revealing what’s next for GeForce NOW, with new ways to play, more supported devices and platforms, and even more big PC games headed to the cloud. New NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 technology controls give members more ways to fine-tune gameplay, while expanded support for new Steam devices, GOG single…

Delivering Vera: NVIDIA’s First CPU Built for Agents Is Shipping Now

NVIDIA Vice President of Hyperscale and HPC Ian Buck hand-delivers Vera CPU systems across the AI ecosystem as Vera begins shipping at scale.

Our Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep is here

Level up your sleep routine with the Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep, which makes tracking your sleep more fun.

Plaud’s new earphones come with an eSIM-enabled case for talking to AI agents

Called Plaud One, these adopt the simple bare-bones style of Apple's AirPods, and can record calls, while their case can be used to record in-person conversations or take notes.

How OpenAI let a mob of LLM agents game a test and ransack Hugging Face

Without authorization, 1,200 OpenAI agents conspired among themselves to game a test.

Bank of England set for new innovation mandate covering stablecoins

The UK plans to expand the Bank of England’s remit to support digital payments innovation, including stablecoins, while keeping financial stability first.

Euro: Choppy range trading outlook – Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses EUR/USD dynamics around divergent inflation and policy outlooks in the US and Eurozone.

The literary scandal of the year? Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' / Natalie Portman drama explained

Is Natalie Portman really the subject of Rachel Cusk’s new novel? Or is this manufactured literary drama designed to generate buzz?

US Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 203K last week

According to a report from the US Department of Labor (DOL) released Thursday, the number of US citizens submitting new applications for unemployment insurance fell to 203K for the week ending August 22.

US Wholesale inventories (advanced) for July 1.3% vs 0.2% estimate

Prior month wholesale inventories 0.3% Whole inventories advanced for July 1.3% versus 0.2% expected. Retail inventories advanced for July 0.7% versus -0.5% Looking at the wholesale Sales for the month: June wholesale sales totaled $794.1 billion.

US July advance trade balance -118.8B vs -100.5B expected

Prior was -101.5 billion This is a modest drag for GDP and the worst number in a year. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.

US initial jobless claims 203K vs 208K estimate

Prior week Initial claim 206K revised to 207K Initial jobless claims 203K vs 206K estimate 4 week moving average of initial claims 205.5K-vs 204K last week Prior week continuiing claims 1.799M Continuing claims for the current week 1.778M vs 1.790M last week 4-week MA of continuting claims 1.789M vs 1.788M last week. No hire.

Canada Q2 current account +$8.84B vs -$2.00B expected

Priorw as -7.18B (revised to -8.31B) Goods trade balance +$12.2B vs -$6.4B in Q1 -- largest since 2008 Services surplus $26.3m vs $472.1m prior Investment income +0.5B vs +1.0B prior Foreign investment in Canadian securities +100.6B, led by +$80.8 in bonds That's a tailwind for GDP. This was the first current account surplus…

SEC crypto custody rewrite enters White House review with key rules still undisclosed

Advisers, funds, banks and state trust companies now face an active review with October only a target.

The Clarity Act will put Main Street banks at a disadvantage

The Blockchain Association’s Summer Mersinger dismisses the harm to community banks in defending the stablecoin rewards language in the Clarity Act, says community banker Nate Franzén.

Ethereum price holds $2,500 as bulls target $3,000 next

Ethereum price held above $2,500 on Aug. 27 after strong US spot ETF inflows, improving global liquidity conditions, and a historic short squeeze supported its weekly breakout.

Brent: Watching support at 84/83 dollars – Societe Generale

Societe Generale analysts highlight that Brent has pulled back after testing resistance at $95, a level defined by a prior downside gap and a descending trend line from April.

Canadian Dollar stays vulnerable as US-Canada trade war heats up

USD/CAD trades around 1.3870 on Thursday, down a modest 0.05% on the day at the time of writing.

Morning Minute: Robinhood Chain Levels Up as Memes and RWAs Soar

The chain just put up its strongest day since mid-July, with $443 million in DEX volume and more than 3 million transactions.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Momentum cools as cross holds above key support

GBP/JPY trades broadly flat on Thursday after Wednesday’s modest pullback ended a four-day winning streak. At the time of writing, the cross trades around 216.45, with momentum indicators suggesting limited buying interest.

Number of young people in UK not in work or education falls below 1 million

Figure is 30,000 higher than a year ago but latest data is a boost to efforts to reverse the rise in economic inactivity Business live – latest updates The number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) across the UK fell below 1 million in the latest three-month period. In a boost to the government’s…

Japanese Yen: Himino signals hawkish shift - MUFG

MUFG’s Derek Halpenny notes that the Japanese Yen reaction to Deputy Governor Himino’s speech was limited, even as his comments aligned with market expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike in September.

AI bug reports trigger emergency warning for Bitcoin Lightning node operators

Developers are holding details for two weeks while fixes reach operators, in the second Lightning security emergency this month traced to AI work on Bitcoin code.

Thieves steal Villena Treasure in under four minutes, one of Europe's great Bronze Age hoards

The thieves distracted security forces with a false alarm on the outskirts of Villena and stole the museum's 59 prehistoric pieces in under four minutes.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review – picture-postcard retelling of haunting Minoan myth

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, PC; Asobo Studio The medieval franchise is transplanted to Crete, conjuring action-adventure magic from familiar ingredients The path in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a familiar one. Amid ancient ruins and sun-dappled gorges, a young woman, Sophia, dutifully treads the same footsteps as a…

Ain’t nobody better: Chaka Khan’s 20 best songs – ranked!

Ahead of the release of her 13th solo album, the fantastically titled Chakzilla, we rank the best of a sublime catalogue of funk, slow jams and tears-on-the-dancefloor disco Chaka Khan had harsh words for the “assholes” at her then record company, Warner Bros, who she felt under-promoted 1992’s The Woman I Am, her first album…

FTC Finalizes Orders with Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms Settling Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service

The Federal Trade Commission finalized orders requiring Cox Media Group (CMG) and two other firms to pay a total of $930,000 to settle allegations they deceived customers by falsely claiming to offer an AI-powered service that could target localized ads based on conversations captured from consumers’ smart devices and that…

investing Live European markets wrap: Dollar steadies, US futures up as traders look to Jackson Hole next

Headlines: Gold bulls on edge ahead of Fed Chair Warsh speech at Jackson Hole US futures hold higher, bolstered by Nvidia earnings Policymakers concluded that risks to the inflation outlook are tilted to the upside - ECB accounts ECB's Radev says October and December meetings remain 'live', policy to be guided by economic data…

FTmining cloud mining helps investors earn $6,666 a day without any equipment needed

FTmining offers cloud mining services aimed at users seeking crypto mining access without costly hardware, energy bills, or maintenance. Ever been fascinated by cryptocurrency mining, only to be deterred by the high cost of hardware, staggering electricity bills, and complex…

Trump administration reportedly considering ‘new round of sweeping tariffs on semiconductors’ – business live

Tech companies warn that move could jeopardise US hopes of dominating AI The number of young people not in education, employment or training has fallen in recent months after topping a million earlier this year, but remains high. There were 981,000 young people aged 16 to 24, so-called Neets , between April to June, down…

Mirae Asset eyes $109 billion crypto empire after acquiring Digital X

Park Hyeon-joo, Mirae Asset Financial Group’s founder, outlined his ambitious stablecoin, RWAs, and STOs plan for Digital X, formerly known as Korbit, in an event for his employees.

OpenAI to start showing ads on ChatGPT’s free and Go tiers in India

OpenAI has more than 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users in India, a huge chunk of whom are on the free or the lower-priced Go tiers.

Bentley takes us for a ride in its new EV, the Torcal

The electric Torcal will be Bentley's entry model and cost less than a Bentayga.

Meeting of 22-23 July 2026

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Bitcoin price eyes $83K after clearing 200-day SMA

Bitcoin price held near $79,500 on Aug. 27 after a rapid breakout from the $63,000 area, with ETF demand and U.

‘He could arch both eyebrows and curl his lips in every direction all at once’: Tim Curry’s five best screen roles

The actor fully embraced his physical talents and outsized personality with a line in theatrical baddies teetering deliciously on the edge of serious and silly • Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Stephen King’s It, dies aged 80 • Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke – and 50 years of stardom • Clowns…

Yayoi Kusama’s psychedelic art was at its best when taken in high doses

With dots that dizzied the viewer, the giddy sensory overload of seeing the grandest installations of her octopuses and giant pumpkins was hard to resist • Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97 • A life in pictures I once had an argument about Yayoi Kusama with Peter Gabriel. Not in person –…

Bitcoin experts prefer this defined-risk strategy for the next leg higher in prices

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 27, 2026

Bank of England Handed New Legal Duty to Foster Stablecoin Innovation

Financial stability stays the Bank's primary objective, with the new duty written into a bill due before the Lords in September.

CEOs earn 614 times more than workers at US’s 100 lowest-paying corporations

Analysis by Institute for Policy Studies found that between 2019 and 2025, CEO compensation increased 41.4% The average CEO of the US’s 100 largest, lowest-paying corporations earned 614 times more than their average worker last year, according to an analysis by the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS). IPS’s latest executive…

Billy Strings: So Much for Goodbyes review – staggering, stirring songs of grief draw the blues out of bluegrass

(Reprise) The crossover star’s introspective sixth album is full of memories of his mother, who died in 2025, bringing his dextrous guitar to songs rooted in tradition and yearning On the face of it, 2025 was a landmark year for Billy Strings. His fifth album, Highway Prayers , won him his third Grammy.

Idiots review – throwback bro comedy is an entertaining summer seat-filler

Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr lead a goofy roadtrip comedy that is just sharp enough to keep you strapped in Idiots is billed as a return to the raunchy bro comedies of the 2000s like Pineapple Express and The Hangover and about halfway through there is a visual gag involving bodily functions that is so revolting, so…

Dolly Parton contained multitudes. We're looking back on these beloved performances

NPR critics remember some of their favorite Dolly performances — including a duet with Kermit the Frog and the twinkle in Dolly's eye singing with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.

Bitfinex Securities raises record $50M for Alkemya nickel token

The article has been updated with information provided by Bitfinex Securities. Bitfinex Securities has completed a record $50 million tokenized capital raise for metals company Alkemya through a security backed by partnership interests tied to an independently valued $1.64 billion…

Bitcoin tests its largest supply wall at $80,000, near ETF holders’ average price

Bitcoin is testing its largest supply cluster alongside the key 50-week moving average.

Unstoppable Domains drops $2 million plan to bring .crypto and .bitcoin to standard internet

The abandoned bids would have cost over $2 million in base fees alone, leading the firm to prioritize financial viability over broader internet adoption.

Met Orchestra/Nézet-Séguin review – messy bonbons and a hero’s triumph in a classy all-Strauss lineup

Royal Albert Hall, London Yannick Nézet-Séguin polished up the Rosenkavalier suite then gave an exceptional reading of the composer’s self-congratulatory tone poem, while Elza van den Heever delivered a visceral account of Salome’s final scene Artistically ambitious and with an ego the size of a small planet, Richard Strauss…

Bitcoin ETFs Draw $2.8B in Eight-Day Streak as BTC Tests $80K

August is heading for its strongest month of inflows since October 2025 if the pace holds, one analyst noted.

Bitcoin faces true demand test above $83K as liquidity thickens: Glassnode

Bitcoin price analysis reveals convergence of multiple trend lines and liquidity structures around spot price, keeping upside in check.

Bitcoin steadies above $79,000 as ETF inflows hit longest streak since April

BTC held its ground Thursday as spot bitcoin ETFs logged an eighth straight day of net inflows, while altcoins drifted lower across the board.

How one small BTC transfer exposed the fine print behind Trump’s ‘never sell’ strategic Bitcoin reserve

A wallet tagged to the US government moved a small amount of Bitcoin linked to assets seized from Alameda Research's Binance. US accounts.

WasabiCard enhances web3 payroll solution, connecting stablecoin funding with local fiat payouts

WasabiCard is helping web3 businesses streamline global payroll by connecting stablecoin funding, fiat payouts, and card payments. Web3 companies expand globally, their teams are increasingly distributed across countries and time zones, while corporate funds are often managed and moved on-chain…

UK expects Meta to match US child safety measures after $18bn settlement

Minister calls for Instagram owner to extend sweeping new safeguards for young users to Britain UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates The UK government expects the Instagram owner Meta to roll out the same protections for children in Britain as those it agreed in the US on Wednesday , as part of a…

Gdansk Shipyard: Art atelier fights to save site's historical legacy amid redevelopment threat

Gdansk Shipyard - the place where Lech Wałęsa led the strikes that brought about the fall of communism and Poland's transition to democracy - is now undergoing another transformation. Private developers are turning the site into new housing estates and business spaces.

Former MAS official Ziqing Ang joins TRM Labs as APAC policy head

TRM Labs has appointed former Monetary Authority of Singapore official Ziqing Ang as Head of Policy for Asia-Pacific as the blockchain intelligence firm tracks more than $103 billion in adjusted crypto crime volume in 2025. According to details shared with…

If MPs want to take on Nigel Farage over his dodgy finances, they need to clean up their own act | Frances Ryan

It’s hard to beat back charges that MPs are ‘all the same’ when they have accepted £400k in freebies this year – £100k up on last year How has your summer been? Done anything nice?

AI slopper in chief: Trump turns to social media amid tough questions

As the US president struggles to end his Iran war, and approval ratings hit new lows, he leans on a familiar gambit Donald Trump knows the power of an image – of himself, with everyone from Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un to Kim Kardashian . How about George Washington?

Black Box: The Chatbots: a new series from The Guardian Investigates – trailer

People are becoming convinced AI chatbots have helped them make scientific breakthroughs, cure diseases or invent new technologies. What does this reveal about a technology used by more than a billion people?

Bitfinex Securities raises $50 million in push to offer tokenized nickel trading

Bitfinex Securities is preparing to list a new security linked to a Luxembourg-based industrial metals platform built around a $1.6 billion stockpile of high-purity nickel wire.

Bitfinex Securities completes record $50M tokenized capital raise

Bitfinex Securities completed a record $50 million raise for Alkemya, whose token represents interests in a partnership that holds nickel assets.

Bank of England gets new stablecoin innovation goal

Britain plans to give the Bank of England a secondary stablecoin innovation objective while keeping financial stability its primary duty.

Unstoppable Domains scraps ICANN plans after web3 domain sales fall short

Unstoppable Domains has abandoned plans to seek ICANN recognition for several of its original web3 domain extensions and has begun refunding customers who bought names after the company committed to pursuing the 2026 application round. Unstoppable Domains founder Matthew Gould…

Nvidia stock jumps 7% as earnings lift Bitcoin

Nvidia shares climbed nearly 7% after its earnings beat, while Bitcoin crossed $80,000 and AI infrastructure stocks advanced.

Share your tributes and memories of Tim Curry

We would like to hear your tributes and memories of the performer - whether you met him or admired his work Tim Curry, performer of screen and stage, who made his name as the flamboyant Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, has died aged 80 . Curry got Tony nominations for his varied stage work on Broadway as Mozart in…

Rogue OpenAI Agents Sacrificed Their Own Runs to Hack Hugging Face, Report Finds

Coordinators pressed agents with little budget left into experiments they called "permadeath," METR's investigation found.

Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know

The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

Saitama CEO could be extradited to US over $7.5B token case

Saitama chief executive Manpreet Kohli has lost his UK court challenge against extradition to the United States, where prosecutors have charged him with wire fraud and cryptocurrency market manipulation tied to a token once valued at $7.5 billion. Reuters reported…

Firm fined for hounding elderly people with nuisance calls claiming to stop … nuisance calls

Elderly Aids Ltd, which sells call-blocking devices, made 758,053 cold calls between May 2024 and February 2025 A company that made its money promising to protect older people from nuisance calls has been fined £190,000 for “hounding” them with hundreds of thousands of nuisance calls of its own. The Information Commissioner’s…

US administration reportedly mulling over fresh round of tariffs on semiconductors

The report says that the Trump administration is weighing up a new round of "sweeping tariffs on semiconductors". Adding that up for consideration is an approach to expand the number of tech products that will be subject to duties, thus hitting hard at chips and even servers that fill data centers.

Bithumb wins 2 suits over mistaken Bitcoin credits: Report

Bithumb reportedly won first-instance rulings in two suits seeking proceeds from users who sold Bitcoin credited in its $40 billion error.

Bitcoin hit $80,000 but failed to restore BTC treasury premiums at Strategy, Twenty One Capital, or Metaplanet

Strategy, Twenty One Capital and Metaplanet still face a funding bind as common-equity discounts collide with debt, pledged coins and dilution.

BlackRock's Mitchnick says macro case for bitcoin is strengthening after record trading in positive week

BlackRock's head of digital assets shared his outlook for bitcoin after the company's spot BTC ETF, IBIT, hit record volume for a positive week.

Nvidia shares surge 8% on earnings beat, lifting technology stocks and bitcoin

Nvidia’s earnings beat and strong outlook lifted technology stocks, bitcoin and AI infrastructure companies.

CZ backs Hong Kong as an RWA and DEX growth hub

CZ backed Hong Kong as a Web3 hub and predicted faster RWA and DEX growth as regulators advance rules for tokenized finance.

La Tomatina 2026 in pictures: Tomato chaos takes over the streets of Buñol

One of Spain's most famous (and messiest) festivals returned to the streets of Buñol, as thousands gathered to pelt tomatoes at one another.

Bithumb wins 194M won Bitcoin recovery lawsuit

Bithumb won a first-instance ruling ordering the return of 194 million won from Bitcoin mistakenly credited during its February payout error.

Britain plans new Bank of England objective for stablecoins

Financial stability would remain its primary duty, with annual reports to Parliament on the new objective being planned.

School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel

With the war in Iran driving up fuel prices, diesel is now nearly $5.60 a gallon, affecting school districts at the start of the year.

‘We’re at a crisis point’: Chappell Roan, Shirley Manson and Eli on playing Olivia Rodrigo’s women-led festival

Ahead of playing Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields, artists explain why female-first festivals are due for a resurgence When I first saw the poster for Olivia Rodrigo ’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in June, I assumed it was AI. Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, the Breeders, Bikini Kill and Garbage, all arranged in a neat…

UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack

Decision not to improve resilience sooner described as ‘unacceptable gamble with our national security’ Hundreds of Britain’s smallest power plants could remain at a higher risk to state-sponsored cyber-attacks until the 2030s despite a successful Iran-linked hack last month, it has emerged. Officials this week briefed energy…

Trainwatch – alone with your thoughts on a railway line to nowhere

The flat routines of a dead end railway job screen out an approaching menace in a quietly intriguing game from the indie developer of Cat Lady and Lorelai Lonely jobs have provided excellent material for independent video games over the years. From Papers, Please to Firewatch to The Stanley Parable , players have been happy…

Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it

A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.

Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $80,000 as stocks close with gains

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Core Lightning tells node operators to upgrade after confirming security flaws

Core Lightning has confirmed multiple security vulnerabilities in its Bitcoin Lightning Network software and has urged node operators to install an upcoming security update or temporarily run their nodes offline. Core Lightning said Thursday that its developers had been reviewing…

Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these skills

Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.

U. S. government moves Bitcoin seized from Alameda Binance. US accounts

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Polka dots, infinity rooms and phallic sculptures: Yayoi Kusama’s art in pictures

“She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul.” Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died aged 97.

Pyth Network’s API overhaul threatens to freeze unpatched smart contracts across 300 DeFi protocols

Direct callers now need API keys, while Sui builders had to align their SDK, endpoint and on-chain package.

Core Lightning confirms multiple vulnerabilities, prepares security update

Core Lightning advised operators to use offline mode if they do not install the forthcoming update, keeping their nodes active but disconnected.

Monetary developments in the euro area: July 2026

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Monetary developments in the euro area: July 2026”.

HYPE whale adds $24M as a16z link remains unverified

Twelve wallets reportedly deposited $36 million into Hyperliquid and bought $24 million in HYPE, but their suspected a16z link remains unverified.

BlackRock may eventually launch altcoin ETFs: Geraci

Nate Geraci expects BlackRock to launch more spot crypto ETFs, although the asset manager has filed no public altcoin applications.

39 US state banking groups form BankChain Alliance for 2027 blockchain launch

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Revolut just launched a euro stablecoin as Tether faces its first real regulatory squeeze

An 80 million user fintech started distributing EURR in three European countries on August 26. Tether has been locked out of the same market since July 1.

$TRUMP surged 93% this week but 98% of buyers are still underwater

The president’s meme coin rallied from $1.37 to $3.60 in 10 days. Team linked wallets immediately moved $6.2 million to OKX.

Bitcoin’s best August since 2017 was built on Treasury buybacks, not hopium

The US Treasury doubled its long dated bond buyback operations on August 19. Within 72 hours, $3.5 billion in crypto shorts were liquidated, Bitcoin crossed $80,000 for the first time since May, and the Fear and Greed Index swung from…

Grayscale just launched the first Zcash spot ETF and privacy coins are back on the table

The SEC approved a privacy coin ETF the same month it proposed tighter rules for every other digital asset. That contradiction tells you more about what regulators actually fear than any speech or rulemaking ever could.

Bitcoin researchers propose quantum fix that would not crowd out transactions

The SHRINCS proposal would let bitcoin transactions use larger, quantum-resistant approvals while preserving more network capacity than existing post-quantum signature designs.

SoftBank eyes majority stake in OpenAI-backed 1X at $6 billion valuation

SoftBank has entered talks to acquire a majority stake in OpenAI-backed humanoid robot developer 1X Technologies in a deal that could value the startup at about $6 billion. The Information reported on Aug.

CFTC warns crypto ATM scams drove $388M in losses

The CFTC warned consumers about irreversible crypto ATM payments after FBI data showed over $388 million in reported 2025 losses.

Bitcoin ETF inflows slow to $232M as BTC holds under $80K

US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed to $232.1 million as an eight-day streak reached $2.8 billion, while XRP funds posted their biggest inflow since Jan. 5.

Staking Ethereum could soon look entirely different under a new deposit proposal

The working proposal opens staking to future key formats, but replacing validator signatures still requires separate protocol upgrades.

‘It’s sad to lose a really nice person’: mourners flock to Dollywood after death of Dolly Parton

A memorial at the park’s entrance held bouquets, and a child asked his mothers why so many people were crying Becky Bullard was en route home to Austin, Texas, when she heard the news. “As soon as I heard about Dolly, I thought of you,” read a text from a close friend while she waited for her flight home from Albany, New York.

City firms race to prepare for FCA crackdown on bullying and harassment

Rules will require hedge funds, insurers and pension firms to report all non-financial wrongdoing The City’s largest hedge funds, insurers and pension funds are racing to prepare for sweeping rules that will stop nearly 40,000 companies from hiding bullying and harassment cases from the financial watchdog. From the start of…

‘The technique was revolutionary’: Ha Chong-Hyun, the 91-year-old South Korean artist who turned painting inside out

In his trailblazing work, paint is pushed through the back of hemp to create spare, striking paintings. Abstraction is a form of rebellion, he says – and he has no intention of slowing down In the early 1970s, the Korean artist Ha Chong-Hyun had a simple but novel idea: why not apply oil paint to the back of a surface rather…

Mirae Asset plans $108B digital asset push with Digital X

Mirae Asset Group has set an initial target of building its digital asset business to 150 trillion won ($108 billion) and turning it profitable in 2027, using newly acquired crypto exchange Digital X as a central part of its “Mirae…

Connecticut sues Kalshi over unlicensed sports event contracts

Connecticut has sued Kalshi and asked a court to block the prediction market platform from offering sports event contracts that state officials classify as unlicensed sports wagering. The Connecticut Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday that Attorney General William Tong, Department…

Tokenized deposits could raise US credit costs: Dallas Fed economists

Dallas Fed economists said faster, programmable deposits could make bank funding less stable, potentially pushing lenders toward more expensive funding.

Nvidia closes in on Hugging Face acquisition

Nvidia has reportedly agreed to buy Hugging Face, the popular open source AI hub, for $12.9 billion in a move that would let Nvidia both protect its chip empire and jump back into the cloud business.

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don't have much on the agenda other than a couple of low-tier releases like the French PPI and ECB meeting minutes. The data won't change anything for the ECB, so the market reaction will be muted.

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies aged 97

From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced instantly recognisable giant polka-dot artworks and sculptures, and was recognised later on in her life as a global superstar in the art world.

Germany consumer sentiment set to improve further going into September

September GfK consumer sentiment -26.6 vs -29.6 expected Prior -29.6; revised to -29.4 German consumer sentiment looks set to improve further going into September, with this being the highest reading since February (ahead of March). The good news is that income expectations have now turned positive again while economic…

Colony review – zombies return to the mall with a fresh and frenzied range of scares

This time the ranks of the undead have acquired a hive mind, making them even more formidable adversaries. Can a maverick academic save the day?

RLUSD crosses $2 billion as XRPL supply nears $1B

Ripple’s RLUSD crossed $2 billion in market value, with nearly $1 billion issued on XRP Ledger under New York oversight.

Bitcoin’s bull case grows as U. S. debt tops $40T

BlackRock’s Robbie Mitchnick says the $40 trillion U. S.

Mastercard sponsors XRP Ledger hackathon in New York

Mastercard will sponsor a 36-hour XRP Ledger hackathon in New York focused on protocol development, agentic finance and lending.

Binance co-founders CZ and Yi He adopted Simpsons cartoon aliases ‘Homer’ and ‘Marge’ in company meetings

Yi, who is now the co-CEO of Binance alongside its other chief Richard Teng, still uses the name Marge in meetings and chats.

Banks weigh stablecoins as payments competition grows: WSJ

Major banks are evaluating stablecoins as 39 state banking groups develop a blockchain network supporting digital payment products.

Coinbase, Better launch Bitcoin-backed home loans

Coinbase and Better Mortgage have made a Bitcoin-backed mortgage product generally available to qualified US homebuyers, allowing them to secure a down payment loan without selling their BTC. Bitcoin-backed home loans use a two-loan structure Better Mortgage and Coinbase announced…

Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low

Airline declines to predict impact of new carry-on luggage charge on Jetstar revenue or ticket sales, saying it is offering customers ‘choice’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Qantas could increase ticket prices and plans to expand add-on fees…

Smart AI deposits could soon force banks to raise loan rates for everyday borrowers

A sensitivity case shows how faster, programmable switching could reduce banks’ interest-rate capacity in 10-year equivalents, not loan balances.

‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought

Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent Levels of a toxic “forever chemical” rose to 13 times the legal limit during Thames Water pilots for a controversial multimillion pound water recycling scheme that will pump millions of litres…

Penelope review – Odysseus’s other half sings of her own twists and turns

Underbelly, Cowgate, Edinburgh Grace McLean brings vocal and emotional range in the central role of Alex Bechtel’s Homeric song cycle She is the one played by Anne Hathaway in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, the central figure in Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad and the inspiration behind a 2010 play by Enda Walsh . And here…

Solana proposals could cut $1.5B in SOL issuance

Solana voters are considering faster disinflation and resource-fee burns that could reduce issuance and lower staking yields.

Bitcoin below $79,000, XRP leads losses as traders start betting on a Fed hike

Every major token except solana and BNB is flat or lower over 24 hours, with bitcoin holding a 14% weekly gain and XRP 28%.

StarkWare tests quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet

StarkWare said the experimental transaction demonstrated quantum-resistant Bitcoin spending without a fork, but it cost up to $200 and required direct miner submission.

Lesser-tracked bitcoin market dynamic lends credibility to August surge to $80,000

An indicator fundamental to understanding whether capital consistently moved in size to push prices higher is flashing green.

Jeers, walkouts, stage invasions: will Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists trigger British audiences too?

It has inspired violent protests from Norway to Rome – and now it’s hitting the UK. Playwright Tiago Rodrigues explains why the far-right speech at the drama’s climax has proved so incendiary In February, turbulent scenes inside a German theatre made headlines around the globe.

The flat-pack skyscraper: how wood can shape the cities of the future

Our buildings are monuments to extraction and extreme emissions. But what if we turned from destructive concrete to timber?

Hot ticket: UK’s first sauna theatre draws swimwear-clad audiences

The 80-seat venue at Edinburgh fringe combines sauna rituals with theatre, music, storytelling … and sweat Tucked away behind the Summerhall arts centre is the hottest new venue at the Edinburgh fringe … quite literally. The Sauna theatre has proved popular among theatregoers at the world’s largest performing arts festival…

Top of the crops: record heatwaves help deliver bumper UK berry harvest

Investment in climate-resilient irrigation enables this year’s haul to rise 6% on 2025’s already bigger-than-usual yield British farmers have faced a sweltering summer tested by heatwaves, wildfires and water shortages – but a bumper berry harvest could prove a rare bright spot. With two-thirds of the harvest now picked, this…

France to relax cheese production rules after drought takes toll on grazing land

Comté, beaufort and abondance makers can temporarily supplement cows’ diets as there is ‘no grass left to eat’ Strict production rules will be loosened for some of France’s most famous cheeses after drought and repeated heatwaves dried out grazing pastures, threatening the livelihoods of traditional dairy workers. Comté , a…

Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died

The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Asia marks time ahead of Warsh

ING says Canadian dollar has further to fall on tariff chaos Recap: BOJ's Himino calls for 'timely' rate hikes to curb inflation China industrial profit growth slumps to 7-month low of 11.2% BOJ's Himino signals more hikes, flags growing upside inflation risk Australian household spending surges, builds case for RBA hike Oil…

Cardano and Solana just exposed crypto governance’s biggest weakness

Cardano’s DReps and SPOs are below threshold, while Solana’s validator defaults, staker overrides and conflicting pass rules complicate what low turnout means.

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97

From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinations Kusama – a life in pictures Was Kusama the world’s favourite artist? Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist who reached superstar status after decades living in a psychiatric…

China industrial profit growth slumps to 7-month low of 11.2%

The slowdown to an 11.2% annual pace, well below the 18.7% clip logged in the first half, will raise questions over whether the AI-driven turnaround in Chinese industrial profitability is starting to fade rather than merely normalizing off a strong base. Traders positioned for continued strength in China-exposed cyclicals and…

Solana takes its first step toward sub-second speed by cutting block confirmation times across the network

Epoch 1021 averaged 365.4ms spacing with a 0.077% skip rate, while the 300ms stage remained pending.

Speech by Deputy Governor HIMINO in Saitama (Japan's Economy and Monetary Policy)

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SHRINCS BIP published: Quantum-secure Bitcoin comes with a catch

A new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal for the SHRINCS signature scheme has just been published to upgrade Bitcoin to quantum secure. Here’s everything you need to know.

Ex-JPMorgan Chase executive shared confidential bank information with Epstein

Jes Staley told US House committee he also was at one point named a trustee of convicted sex offender’s estate Former JPMorgan Chase executive Jes Staley told US lawmakers he repeatedly shared confidential and market-sensitive bank ⁠information with Jeffrey Epstein and ⁠was at one ​point named as a trustee of his estate…

Cyborg cockroaches with tiny syringes designed to join search and rescue teams in major disasters

Giant burrowing cockroaches with added cameras and medical injectors are being tested as potential ‘first responders’ in earthquakes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For people trapped under rubble in an earthquake or similar disaster, the…

Busy Philipps reveals brain tumour diagnosis: ‘I’m grateful to be alive’

Actor says she had the ‘weirdest six months of my life’, after being diagnosed days after her Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek died of cancer Busy Philipps has revealed she had a brain tumour removed, which was diagnosed shortly after her Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek died from bowel cancer. The…

Bitcoin is trapped between $75,000 and $80,000 ahead of a massive Friday derivatives settlement

Deribit’s expiry concentrates reported call exposure at $75,000 and $80,000, where dealer hedging can pin or amplify a move.

Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers

Exclusive: Arturo Béjar, an ex-Facebook employee and whistleblower, said outcome ‘is not an all clear to say the product is safe’ Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram in settlement The star witness in the US government’s landmark trial against Meta believes that a multibillion-dollar settlement reached on…

Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350M at a $2.5B valuation

The startup is only a year old but it has already generated a massive amount of hype (and money) while also spurring privacy concerns.

Amazon just tripled its order of Nvidia chips over ‘surging demand’

Amazon is adding another 2 million Nvidia GPU chips to its data centers over the next two years. But this extended partnerships stretches beyond buying more chips.

How a $35M AVAX hit sent one company’s earnings into a tailspin

The authorization targets a stated market disconnect while the June 30 token treasury shows why earnings remain exposed.

From lighting to vintage gems: Five ways to spruce up your rental

Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.

Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety

Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts

While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

SEC resurrecting U. S. crypto custody rule the previous administration failed to land

In 2023, the regulator tried to narrowly restrict the places investment advisers could park clients' crypto assets, but the new approach is still shrouded in secrecy.

London neurosurgeons perform first successful AI-assisted operation to remove brain tumour

Surgeons aided by real-time analysis of camera footage that identified critical anatomy in brain to be avoided Neurosurgeons in London have performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of a 48-year-old man, health officials have said. The surgery was performed in May at…

Nvidia’s quarterly revenue doubles to nearly $100bn as CEO declares ‘golden age’

The $5tn firm beat Wall Street expectations for yet another blockbuster quarter, though stock made only modest gains Nvidia announced on Wednesday that its quarterly revenue had doubled in a year to nearly $100bn. Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO, jubilantly declared that demand was accelerating as the AI industry had reached…

Meta’s $18B child-safety deal hinges on age-verification tech that doesn’t work well

The historic settlement reignites ongoing concern around how age-verification technology puts privacy at risk.

Meta’s settlement will compel others to bend the knee and set up teen guardrails

Instagram and Facebook’s parent company agreed to sweeping alterations and a payment of up to $18bn to settle a landmark trial Meta’s agreement to change how teenagers use its social networks marks a major turning point for the US tech giant, setting a precedent that could significantly reshape how other social media operates…

RIP, Tim Curry: Ars remembers his top 10 iconic performances

A dashing pirate, a butler, a shapeshifting killer clown, an alien mad scientist in drag—the man had range.

Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack

OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.

Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand

Chipmaker's $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate.

Anthropic continues compute-gobbling streak in $45B deal with Nscale

The new deal with the infrastructure provider is the latest example of Anthropic's white-hot compute-gobbling streak.

What’s about to change on Facebook and Instagram: six key takeaways from the end of the Meta trial

Settlement agreement says Meta must make many safety and wellness features the default option for young users Meta has agreed to put new guardrails on teenagers’ use of its apps, in a decision that could fundamentally change the social media experience for young people in the US. In a turnaround, the social media giant will…

‘Work is good for you’: how UK scheme could help tackle youth mental health crisis

Paid employment can boost confidence and wellbeing, says Pat McFadden as jobs guarantee scheme gets under way Work must be “part of the answer” to the mental health crisis among young people, the work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, has said as he met some of the first beneficiaries of Labour’s youth jobs guarantee scheme…

Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time

DIY system will be stocked by big retailers, starting with Argos, enabling more homes to lower bills by generating own electricity Plug-in solar: could a low-cost panel cut your bills? Plug-in solar panels will go on sale in the UK for the first time from Thursday, allowing households unable to use rooftop panels to also…

Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children

The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.

AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions”

Report shows Meta's challenges replacing people with AI agents.

NVIDIA NVLink Fusion Expands With NVHBM Custom High-Bandwidth Memory

The next wave of AI is placing new demands on infrastructure. As AI agents and trillion-parameter workloads become mainstream, the performance of AI infrastructure depends not only on compute, but on how compute, memory, storage, networking and software are designed together as a unified system.

New Twitter launches, says Musk's X gave up the name

Judge hasn't ruled on X Corp’s preliminary injunction, but Operation Bluebird plows ahead

investing Live Americas FX news wrap 26 Aug The USD is mostly higher with higher yields the catalyst

US stock markets close near flat ahead of Nvidia earnings Bill Gates undermines everything the AI leaders have been saying Crude oil futures settle little changed at $82.23 The $4 trillion question: Can the hyperscalers' enormous bet on data centers pay off US treasury sells $70 billion of 5 year notes at a high yield of 4.393%…

Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $18bn

US tech giant agrees to establish further protections for teens such as daily usage limits and blocks on night-time use Meta agreed to significant changes to its Instagram and Facebook apps in a settlement that ended a landmark lawsuit on Wednesday. Dozens of US states had accused the tech giant of addicting and harming…

7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace

Get a jump on this semester by using Gemini in Google Workspace to organize your notes, track deadlines, prep for projects, and more.

The White House's preferred economic tools are hitting snags

Tariffs and export controls have been the Trump administration's main economic security tools. Neither is working very well right now.

Meta agrees to $17 billion settlement and new protections for teens

Meta and the attorneys general of four states have reached a $17 billion settlement in a landmark federal trial over child safety issues on Facebook and Instagram.

Economic and event calendar in Asia 27 August 2026 - Bank of Korea and RBA

I popped up a preview of the BoK earlier this week: Bank of Korea rate call a coin toss as economists split on August hike From the RBA we get the 'Bulletin'. The RBA Bulletin is the Reserve Bank's quarterly publication analysing economic and financial developments, alongside pieces on the RBA's own history and operations.

Meta settles states' child-safety claims for $18B; Florida rejects deal as "peanuts"

Meta to impose daily limit on child social media use in deal with nearly every state.

Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions

The bishops' snub comes as the state continues to attack vaccines.

Google’s Gemini has a branding problem, and so does the rest of AI

Consumer AI apps need to stop making users learn their product architecture.

How do we explain OpenAI’s executive exodus?

Was Greg Brockman the right executive all along?

Google announces Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for AI-powered speech-to-text

The AI that powers Gboard's Rambler is coming to more Google products, including Chrome.

OpenAI releases its official report on the Hugging Face breach

The report, which spans several discrete cybersecurity compromises, is the most complete accounting of the incident to date.

The Wreck review – scuba drama about siblings under pressure

Summerhall, Edinburgh Gabe Winsor’s inventively staged tale is charming and sweetly lo-fi, but the emotion never quite clicks Deep sea diving and plumbing the depths of family history make a decent parallel in this nimble multimedia production by Buzzcut , which has a sweetly eccentric air yet leaves a little too much beneath…

OpenAI staff observed warning signs before AI agent hacking crusade caused global alarm

Firm says ‘early signals … could have triggered an earlier response’ as it releases report into Hugging Face hack OpenAI staff observed signs of rogue behaviour among its leading-edge AI agents weeks before they escaped their training environment to launch an unprecedented hacking crusade that spread global alarm. The San…

Flipboard acquires Graze, the feed builder working to monetize the open social web

Flipboard is acquiring Bluesky feed-building startup Graze, bringing its privacy-friendly ad technology and creator monetization tools into Flipboard’s growing open social web ecosystem.

Medical device maker Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is causing a ‘global disruption’ to its operations

The company won't say if medical devices are affected or if any customer data was exfiltrated.

Judge awards Blake Lively $400,000 in legal fees in Justin Baldoni case

Actor had sought $8m in attorney costs resulting from her protracted legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star Baldoni Blake Lively has been awarded more than $400,000 in attorneys’ fees after her 18-month legal battle with Justin Baldoni. On Wednesday, Judge Lewis Liman awarded the actor $363,245.40 in attorneys’ fees and…

The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring punches above its weight class

The "everyday" GT3 delivers, despite looming regulations and an ever-inflating price tag.

Whimsical shortlist announced for Edinburgh comedy award 2026

A shortlist rich in kookiness sees Lara Ricote tipped for the main prize, alongside returning nominees and a new generation of eccentric fringe acts The shortlist has been announced for the annual Edinburgh comedy award, and it’s a list that majors in whimsy. With an act hymning his belief in healing crystals, another dreamily…

US treasury sells $70 billion of 5 year notes at a high yield of 4.393%

High yield 4.393% WI level at the time of the auction 4.391%. Tail +0.2 basis points Bid to cover 2.37X versus 2.32X Directs 28.4% vs average of 21.2%.

US seizes domains of Chinese botnet used to target NASA, Justice Department, and the Senate

The Justice Department said that the domain seizures made the botnet and its command and control servers "inoperable," as the domains were hardcoded into the botnet's code and were critical for the botnet's communication and essential operations.

Affairs? Drugs? You could ask Dolly Parton about anything and get a laugh. Just stay away from politics …

One autumn day in 2023 I bathed in the luminous glow of this utterly authentic star – and while she did have one weak spot, her life and music will speak for themselves Celebrity tributes pour in for Dolly Parton Dolly Parton’s 10 best deep cuts Alexis Petridis on Dolly Parton’s peerless career The great privilege of my kind…

Turn your voice into action with new productivity features in Gemini Live

We’re rolling out a major productivity upgrade to Gemini Live so you can use your voice to delegate your to-dos without missing a beat.