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Fed’s Beige Book shows modest growth as prices rise

The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book, in which the US central bank revealed that economic activity increased modestly since early July, while overall employment rose slightly. Regarding inflation, prices rose in eight districts.

WTI Oil fluctuates near six-week high as Middle East tensions fuel volatility

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil sees two-way price swings on Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East keep energy markets volatile and the geopolitical risk premium elevated.

West Brom, Middlesbrough, Wrexham in action - EFL LIVE on Sky!

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Indonesian Rupiah: Higher oil prices add to IDR pressure - MUFG

MUFG’s Lloyd Chan remains cautious on the Indonesian Rupiah as domestic inflation accelerates and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth stays above 5%. The trade balance has improved slightly but remains weaker than 2025 averages due to higher Oil and gas imports.

Best apps to earn free Bitcoin: Earn up to $7,700 in passive income

Cryptocurrency mining, the process of using computer hardware to verify transactions on a blockchain network, experienced a major surge in popularity between 2011 and 2018. During this period, cryptocurrency prices climbed to record highs, encouraging miners to invest in expensive…

The political headlines are fast and furious coming out of Washington

There is a slew of headlines coming out of Washington as the Trump administration fights fires on multiple fronts. From beef prices to Chinese subsidies, Venezuelan oil, AI data centers and the bond market, officials are offering explanations, defending policies and touting hopes for what comes next.

US Open tennis 2026: Choinski v Van de Zandschulp, Medvedev sees off Gorzny, and more on day four – live

Tennis updates from Flushing Meadows, New York Email Katy and follow us on TikTok and Bluesky And Nakashima breaks too – he’s hitting it hard off both wings and I wonder if he’s in the process of finding a new level. The first few times I watched him, I thought he had a bit of something and, real talk, I thought he’d be better…

Forex Today: Weekly claims and ISM Services keep the focus on the real economy

The US Dollar (USD) has traded in quite a volatile fashion on Wednesday, always amid the unabated tensions from the US-Iran crisis, speculation over another bout of FX intervention by Japanese authorities and bets for whatever the Fed might do or not do in the next few months.

Norris launches single-seater team LN4 Fusion ahead of 2027 debut

Lando Norris has launched a new junior single-seater team, LN4 Fusion, which will race in multiple championships in 2027.

Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one – live

Action from around the County Championship grounds Mail Tanya and follow us on TikTok and Bluesky Kent’s start is on the crunchy side of autumn. Compton (8) and Crawley (6) both gone.

Norris sets up junior team to help drivers to F1

World champion Lando Norris is setting up his own junior team to support young drivers on their route to Formula 1.

Balogun pulled out of Everton move over handling of his medical, claim Monaco

Thiago Scuro suggests Merseyside club responsible Monaco chief executive defends keeping Camara Folarin Balogun pulled out of a £40m move to Everton because of how he was treated over his medical, according to Monaco’s chief executive, Thiago Scuro, who also defended the late decision not to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea.…

Singapore Dollar: Downside risks remain against US Dollar – OCBC

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that USD/SGD is rebounding alongside a stronger US Dollar (USD), supported by higher US Treasury yields and firmer Fed hike expectations.

Van Leuven hits incredible NINE-DARTER!

Watch as Noa-Lynn van Leuven hits televised NINE-DARTER! Credit: Modus & PlutoTVUk.

Crypto Groups Push SEC for Tailored Rules on Novel ETFs

Groups including The Crypto Council for Innovation, Grayscale, and a16z urged the regulator to preserve existing fund classifications and streamline reviews for new exchange-traded products.

Crypto made new friends in U. S. primaries, but focus now shifts to general election

Adding Massachusetts incumbent Auchincloss to the list of winning primary candidates Fairshake supported, the industry's influence moves on to November.

Vuelta a España: Britain’s Brennan seals hat-trick of stage wins as Mas retains lead

Stage 11 won by 21-year-old as dazzling debut continues Lewis Askey claims opening stage in Tour of Britain Matthew Brennan triumphed again in the Vuelta a España on Wednesday, becoming the first cyclist to win three stages in his first Grand Tour since Tadej Pogacar seven years ago. The British rider secured his third victory…

Raskin starts after Rangers reject bid, Celtic arrivals on bench LIVE!

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Why Balogun's move collapsed to leave Everton, Chelsea and Monaco upset

The biggest controversy of the summer transfer window happened on Deadline Day, involving three clubs and two players.

British Pound: Break below 1.35 shifts focus lower against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret describe GBP/USD as soft but mid-pack within the G10, with domestic data and Bank of England (BoE) events limited ahead of Governor Bailey’s speech.

New Jersey becomes first state to ask Supreme Court to weigh in on prediction markets

After multiple appeals courts ruled differently about whether states can crack down on prediction markets' sports products, New Jersey asked SCOTUS to step in.

Hamilton hopeful as Ferrari confirm Italian GP engine upgrade

Lewis Hamilton hopes Ferrari have the car to fight for the win at their home Italian Grand Prix, a weekend in which they will introduce an engine upgrade for both drivers.

Burnham beware, the bond markets will demand proper answers in the budget | Nils Pratley

Fair to say the current sell-off is international, but the PM has said little yet to make investors rethink the UK’s status It’s too soon to say the bond markets have turned on Andy Burnham. Tuesday’s spike in gilt yields, taking the UK’s 30-year borrowing costs to their highest level since 1998 , was part of an international…

Richarlison could still leave Tottenham as Trabzonspor weigh up bid for striker

Turkish transfer window closes on Friday night Brazilian refused a return to Everton on Tuesday Richarlison is the subject of firm interest from Trabzonspor and could move there from Tottenham before the closure of the transfer window in Turkey on Friday night. The striker has asked to leave, according to the Spurs manager…

Fury launches fresh swipe at Joshua as talks continue

Tyson Fury has branded Anthony Joshua a "coward" and suggested the two-time world heavyweight champion is "conning everybody" as talks over a long-awaited all-British showdown continue.

Sadiq Khan fined over untaxed car falsely registered in his name

London mayor’s office says he is ‘victim of a scam’ after conviction under fast-track system where magistrates can decide outcomes in seconds Sadiq Khan’s office has revealed he was the victim of a scam that led to him being fined for failing to tax a car that did not belong to him. The London mayor was found guilty last month…

British Pound hits three-week low as US yields, Iran risks weigh

The Pound Sterling (GBP) falls by some 0.11% and hits a three-week low against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, even though the US Dollar Index (DXY) is in red territory, following US jobs data that were below estimates but signaled some cooling in the labor market.

BoC recap: Risks are shifting as Oil prices and US trade actions complicate outlook

The Bank of Canada (BoC) left its overnight interest rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, as widely anticipated, but delivered a more cautious message as inflation risks increased and the recovery became harder to assess.

Build a measurement stack you can rely on to steer your campaigns.

In this Ads Decoded episode, we discuss how to assess marketing campaigns with attribution, incrementality, and media mix models.

Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring

The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".

'NRL investment in Super League benefits both parties'

Incoming St Helens boss Kevin Walters says National Rugby League investment in the Super League would benefit both parties.

Britain's Brennan claims third Vuelta stage win

Britain's Matthew Brennan powers to his third win at the Vuelta a Espana in a sprint finish on stage 11.

Uber to cut 3,300 corporate jobs in management overhaul

Company says it is slashing 10% of its workforce to make operations ‘simpler and faster’ • Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm Uber plans to cut its global workforce by about 10% as part of a major restructuring, resulting in around 3,300 corporate job losses. The boss of the…

OpenAI's Astra Becomes Its First AI Model With 'Critical' Hacking Abilities

The unreleased model can find zero-day vulnerabilities and chain them into working exploits without a human walking it through each step, and access to that capability is starting with a small group of testers.

Coinbase launches 10x crypto futures in Canada

Coinbase has launched 23 perpetual and dated crypto futures for eligible Canadian investors, with leverage of up to 10 times on supported contracts. Coinbase said eligible Canadian clients can access the new contracts through Coinbase Financial Markets, its futures commission…

Ondo urges SEC, CFTC to bring US stock perpetuals onshore

Ondo says existing US securities laws can accommodate perpetual futures tied to individual stocks as regulators look to bring more derivatives activity onshore.

Bitcoin’s apparent demand turns negative as price struggles with $77K

One of Bitcoin’s onchain demand indicators turns negative again after a brief August rebound, as BTC price slipped below $77,000 amid a broader bond and equities sell-off.

US court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after losing antitrust case

The DOJ proved to the court that Google acted illegally, but it won't get the big win it wanted.

South African aviation regulator probes low jet flypast

A low flypast by two passenger jets before South Africa's second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, which drew safety concerns, is being reviewed.

September XRP price catalysts: How ASDeFi users can earn 7,000 XRP each month

September opens with XRP under pressure XRP is trading at approximately $1.35 as September 2026 begins, down 8.20% from its August peak near $1.70, after delivering its best August performance since 2021 with a 28.5% monthly gain. The month opened…

'We're going to win lots together' | Enzo's first Man City interview!

Enzo Fernandez gave his first interview as a Manchester City player since joining from Chelsea on deadline day. Pictures courtesy of City Studios.

Aasgaard set for Anderlecht switch as Rangers reject Raskin bid

Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard is on the verge of a loan move to Anderlecht, while the Ibrox club have knocked back an loan bid from Besiktas for Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin.

Dow Jones Industrial Average borrows its rebound from the bond market

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades near 53,000 and roughly 250 points higher, having opened just above 52,750, dipped to a session low beneath the rising 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near 52,700, and recovered the whole of that ground.

Understanding the tech giants' oversized influence in American schools

Big tech companies like Apple and Microsoft use devices, training and conferences for teachers and students to embed in schools. The New York Times' Natasha Singer discusses the impact in Coding Kids.

Indian Rupee: September gains face structural tests – Societe Generale

Societe Generale strategists highlight that the Indian Rupee’s (INR) strong start to September is reflected in a move back below the 100dma, raising questions about whether Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervention has helped the currency turn a corner despite a hawkish Fed and higher Oil prices.

Medvedev FUMES as birds halt play!

Much to the frustration of Daniil Medvedev, the umpire calls a let due to the presence of two sparrows on the net cord at the US Open!

Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ that Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink

Actor says the press baron’s daughter Elisabeth told him her father was pleased, ‘but he hadn’t seen the film at that point’ Rupert Murdoch is “very happy” that he’s being portrayed by Guy Pearce in a new film about the origins of British tabloid the Sun, the Australian actor has said. Speaking at the Venice film festival ahead…

Wrist injury to keep Hadjar out of Italian GP

Red Bull will be without Isack Hadjar at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix as he continues to recover from a wrist injury.

United States Dollar Index loses ground on possible Yen intervention

The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades on the back foot on Wednesday as a sharp rise in the Japanese Yen (JPY) forces the Greenback to reverse its earlier intraday gains. At the time of writing, DXY trades around 99.55, down 0.11% on the day, after reaching 99.86, its highest level since August 14.

Summer off England duty took me by surprise - Itoje

England captain Maro Itoje says he was initially taken aback by the suggestion he step away from international action for the July Tests

Mayday review – Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh set cold war bromance alight

An American fighter pilot teams up with a retired KGB officer for hijinks and hilarity in Soviet Russia Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh star in this goofy but entertaining action-comedy bromance set in the cold war 80s, when it seemed every red-blooded young guy in America adored Top Gun and wanted to be a US Navy fighter…

Maro Itoje ready to ‘come back better’ for England after taking mini sabbatical

Itoje rested for Nations Championship games in July Captain has had a rare full pre-season with Saracens Maro Itoje says it felt “very weird” watching England play from afar this summer but he believes more top players should consider taking a break to prolong their careers. The British & Irish Lions captain was rested for his…

Book insights in Google Play Books is now available in more than a million ebooks and in the iOS app.

Book insights in Google Play Books is now in over a million ebooks, including top bestsellers, and available on the iOS app.

Our latest Linux Foundation Europe donation will build a more private digital world.

We're donating our open-source Longfellow Zero-Knowledge Proof library to the Linux Foundation.

How a quiz show and a dream took Azerbaijan's Sabah to the Champions League

Azerbaijan’s Sabah Football Club have unexpectedly qualified for the UEFA Champions League, making it one of its most historic achievements to date.

Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in Russia Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, as Vladimir Putin promised to increase strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities in the run-up to winter. The…

Tether Sued Over Alleged Unlawful Freeze of $42.4 Million in USDT

Two Thai businessmen claim Tether blocked access to their stablecoins months before federal authorities secured a seizure warrant.

Proactive cyber defense for governments and enterprises

The Fairwind Program is a limited access program for governments and trusted partners to use our cyber defense tools.

Euro: Downside risks build against US Dollar as oil rises – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note EUR/USD has slipped to the upper 1.15s, with sentiment turning bearish despite supportive yield spreads. They link the renewed deterioration to rising Oil prices and concerns over Euro area terms of trade.

Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm

Landmark lawsuit claims tech company’s pay-setting system has breached privacy laws and pushed down earnings Uber drivers have launched a landmark legal action against the ride-hailing company claiming they live in “constant fear” of a “soulless” algorithm it uses to set pay and allocate jobs. Drivers from the UK, the…

G20 members tout ‘clear pathways’ for digital asset innovation

Officials in the G20, under the US’ presidency, recognized that digital assets could support “broad-based economic growth” and called for improvements in cross-border transactions.

Trump: Maybe the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed the Trump Strait?

Just a little satire....; ) Trump on Truth Social is now posting: Now that we have it under U. S.

Premier League transfer talking points: three things we learned from the data

After record spending in the transfer market, England’s top clubs have widened the gap to their European counterparts Premier League clubs have invested more than £3.4bn in players this summer, an increase of 11.9% on last year. There are three aspects of this enormous spending worthy of closer scrutiny.

New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school

Teachers and parents have warned against AI use in schools over concerns of ‘cognitive surrender’ New York City will ban students’ use of artificial intelligence in public schools through eighth grade, typically age 13 or 14. The prohibition is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday and will go into effect next week.

Australian Dollar: Strong GDP and carry support – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes AUD/USD fell toward 0.7125 on broad US Dollar (USD) strength, even as Australia’s Q2 GDP beat expectations at 0.4% q/q and 2.1% y/y.

Norway Moves to Regulate 'Pervert Glasses,' Weighs Facial Recognition Ban

The country's consumer watchdog went further, urging retailers to stop selling the devices until the law is clear.

Euro tumbles against the Yen as intervention fears hit crosses

The Euro (EUR) tumbles against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday amid growing speculation that Japanese authorities may have intervened in the FX markets, as most Yen pairs collapsed to fresh two-week lows, with EUR/JPY bottoming at around 183.64 from a daily high of 185.75.

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto VCs are mistaking consensus for discipline

In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Varun Datta of Truth Ventures writes that crypto venture capital's retreat to later-stage deals is a consensus trade dressed as discipline. With proven companies taking 57% of last quarter's capital, he argues the founding-stage gap is where the returns are, and lays out three things to look…

Carse left out of England squad for third Pakistan Test

England leave Brydon Carse out of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.

‘He’s a good man’: George Clooney defends Mark Ruffalo in Paramount-Warner Bros merger row

‘I worry whenever big companies are consolidating,’ Clooney said at Venice film festival, supporting Ruffalo’s right to criticise the deal amid antisemitism accusations George Clooney has defended Mark Ruffalo’s right to criticise the proposed $111bn Paramount takeover of Warner Bros Discovery , saying he is concerned about the…

British Pound slides against Japanese Yen as suspected intervention rattles markets

GBP/JPY falls nearly 1% on Wednesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens across the board. At the time of writing, the cross trades around 214.43 after hitting an intraday low near 213.70, its lowest level since August 10.

Fremantle thrive on jeopardy – luckily for them qualifying finals are nerve shredders | Jonathan Horn

The minor premiers face Hawthorn with the gap between first and fourth on the AFL ladder having noticeably narrowed over the past decade For three decades, the AFL’s minor premiers received the McClelland Trophy. Now they get squeaky bum syndrome.

Introducing Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber

Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber deliver next-generation intelligence for agentic workflows and cybersecurity.

BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair

Ian Tyler, already in role on an interim basis, is tasked with shifting strategy to refocus on fossil fuel extraction BP has appointed a new chair after a months-long search triggered by the controversial ousting of Albert Manifold , seeking to draw a line under years of boardroom turmoil at the UK oil and gas company. Ian…

The Eyes Wide Shut conspiracy theory: did someone cut a crucial 20 minutes from Kubrick’s final movie?

For years some have claimed a key part of the thriller was excised after the director’s sudden death – and that it provided clues to the real-life behaviour of rich predators. Now, his daughter has spoken out Name: The Eyes Wide Shut conspiracy Age: The erotic psychological thriller Eyes Wide Shut starring Tom Cruise and Nicole…

Euro: Headwinds from Fed and energy – ING

ING’s Chris Turner highlights growing headwinds for the Euro as higher energy prices and a more hawkish Federal Reserve push EUR/USD lower.

Late-night transfer fallout sparks Chelsea-Monaco row

How Chelsea, Everton and Monaco all missed out after late-night drama on deadline day. Nizaar Kinsella reports.

Toyohiro Akiyama, first Japanese citizen and journalist in space, dies at 84

He reported from space that only "fat" Japanese tree frogs enjoyed weightlessness.

Bond market sell-off calms as oil price drops, and Burnham pledges ‘fiscal responsibility’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Global bond sell-off intensifies as US-Iran tensions stoke inflation fears Politics Live: Andy Burnham pressed on borrowing costs and spending at first PMQs The Guardian view on the global bond shock: Andy Burnham should take note Newsflash: UK government borrowing…

Tim Cook handed $47m package for new role as executive chair of Apple

Pay and shares deal nearly matches $58m award to John Ternus, his successor as CEO at the $4.7tn tech company Tim Cook has received a $47m (£35m) pay deal as Apple’s executive chair, a remuneration package that nears the level set for his successor as chief executive. Cook, who handed over to John Ternus on Tuesday, will be…

Northampton seek ‘happy medium’ after Hearn claims Pollock worth £1m a year

Player’s representative pushes for seven-figure salary Phil Dowson insists ‘the appetite is for him to stay’ The Northampton director of rugby, Phil Dowson, has said the club “have got to find a happy medium” in contract talks with Henry Pollock after the player’s representative, Eddie Hearn, suggested he should be earning £1m…

Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK

Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.

Woods banned from driving for five years after March's crash arrest

The golfer will accept a five-year driving ban and $1,000 fine as part of a plea agreement.

Was Paul Mescal being ‘not masculine enough’ the reason Gladiator II flopped?

Mescal’s nuanced performance in Ridley Scott’s belated sequel has been blamed by some for the film’s box office underperformance. May I suggest Jason Statham for Gladiator III?

Greetings from the Royal Pavilion, a stunning reminder of India in southern England

Looking up at this 18th century building, it became clear the British didn't only bring their architectural style to India. They also took some of India's style home.

US Open LIVE! Brits Fearnley, Choinski in action with Boulter, Samuel, Jones to come

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “US Open LIVE! Brits Fearnley, Choinski in action with Boulter, Samuel, Jones to come”.

India to hold Women's Champions Trophy as Sri Lanka removed as hosts

The ICC has confirmed that the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy will be held in India next year, after Sri Lanka were removed from hosting duties.

Architect of UK’s AI strategy joins Anthropic amid conflict of interest warning

Matt Clifford will stay as chair of government funding body for tech projects alongside his senior role at US firm The architect of the UK government’s AI strategy has joined the US startup Anthropic in a senior role a year after stepping down from his Downing Street post. Matt Clifford, a successful tech investor, was…

Gold: Data risks and CTA selling – TD Securities

TD Securities’ Ryan McKay and Bart Melek highlight that upcoming US Non-farm Payrolls (NFP) and a renewed hawkish Fed tone are critical for Gold, with prices near CTA (Commodity Trading Advisors) selling thresholds around $4,300/oz.

Sri Lanka stripped of hosting Women's Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council moves the inaugural edition of next year's Women's Champions Trophy from Sri Lanka to India.

‘Intoxicating mix of humour, high camp and danger’: Tim Curry remembered

Guardian readers share memories of actor best known for roles in The Rocky Horror Show and Stephen King’s It I first saw him in the 1978 series Will Shakespeare, where he played Shakespeare alongside Nicholas Clay. Two very classy actors who, whatever the value of the programme, made me want to know more about the man and his…

Maggie Gyllenhaal says film industry has a ‘systemic problem’ with sexism

Speaking at the opening of the Venice film festival, the actor-director addressed why the jury of which she is chair will only be shown two films made by female film-makers Maggie Gyllenhaal said there is a “systemic problem” that explains why only two female directors are in the running for the Golden Lion at the Venice film…

Range Rover launches first fully electric model

The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.

Canadian Dollar gains after Bank of Canada keeps rates unchanged

USD/CAD falls to around 1.3875 on Wednesday, down 0.15% on the day, following the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) monetary policy decision. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) after the central bank leaves its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, in line with market expectations.

Messy, clever and can barely conceal its rage: is Furious the most outstanding TV show of the year?

The story of a serial killer taking revenge on the rich predatory men who abused her just earned a fantastic finale. With career-defining acting, daring Epstein parallels and super dark comedy, it’s a total must-watch You could easily watch the first few minutes of Furious without knowing that it would turn out to be so…

Venice Film Festival: Clooney, conflicts and competition dominate as ceremonies begin

Awards, artificial intelligence, conflicts and climate change. Much of the opening talk at the start of the 83rd Venice Film Festival has revolved around geopolitics, propaganda and the future of cinema.

AI Billionaires Fund Ad Blitz as Data Center Opposition Hits 61%

Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz and OpenAI's Greg Brockman have backed the super PAC behind the campaign, which faces surging opposition.

Solana ETF inflows top $1 Billion; SOL holders earn up to $7,000 daily

Bitwise’s Solana ETF (BSOL) has seen net inflows exceeding $1 billion in less than a year. According to data released by Arkham on Tuesday (September 1), this milestone makes BSOL the largest Solana ETF by size.

Why Ault Blockchain is building beyond the banking system

Crypto argument against traditional finance has remained ideological, with banks acting as gatekeepers, centralized institutions restricting access, and money seen as something that should flow freely through open networks. That argument hits differently when you hear it from executives operating…

Matthew Perry three-part documentary coming to Netflix next month

The docuseries debuts on Netflix on 27 October and promises "never-before-heard testimonies" from the actor's family and friends.

Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U. S. and Venezuela strike oil deal

Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.

New Zealand Dollar: RBNZ cautious tightening path – UOB

UOB’s Lee Sue Ann notes that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) raised the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2.75% and kept a tightening bias, stressing the need to prevent fuel-driven inflation from becoming entrenched.

Hadjar to miss Italian GP with ongoing wrist injury

Isack Hadjar will miss this weekend's Italian Grand Prix due to his ongoing wrist injury, with Liam Lawson replacing him for a second consecutive event at Red Bull.

Adobe acquires Indian market intelligence startup Rilo

This is Adobe's second acquisition out of India after Rephrase.ai in 2023

US factory orders for the month of July 0.9% versus 0.6% expected

Prior month -0.2% revised from -0.3% Factory orders 0.9% versus 0.6% estimate. Durable goods for July 1 .1% versus 1.1% preliminary.

Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers

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

From petrol pump attendant to Dylan-feted rocker and Judd Apatow muse: the delightfully unlikely life of Graham Parker

Fifty years ago Parker was hailed as rock’s next big thing, but he picked a different path: cult records, a Hollywood diversion, an aversion to stardom. Ahead of a UK tour, he looks back at his strange trajectory To say Graham Parker enjoyed a swift rise to fame is an understatement.

Grand Theft Auto VI is a phenomenon – but there is much more to the gaming world

As Rockstar’s blockbuster prepares to dominate the headlines, it’s time for the mainstream media to stop treating video games as a novelty that needs explaining Predictably, the Grand Theft Auto VI “extended look” which premiered on Netflix last week was a success for all involved. The 30-minute preview scorched to No 1 on the…

Fall 2: Deadpoint review – silly seat-edge sequel can’t reach heights of the original

There are just about enough hand-over-mouth moments to please thrill-seekers in this B-movie follow-up but eyerolls soon prevail There was plenty of silliness but also plenty of suspense in 2022’s modestly successful don’t-look-down thriller Fall , a surprisingly well-made micro-budget marvel that ultimately found its audience…

The best kettles in the UK to save energy and speed up your cuppa, tested

We boiled litres of water to find the best electric kettles, from hard-water heroes to vintage-style, repairable and wifi-connected models • The best air fryers, tried and tested for crisp and crunch Despite the march of progress, the humble kettle remains a kitchen staple. It’s what we turn to in times of strife, when spirits…

Hyperliquid price targets $95 if $87 resistance breaks

Hyperliquid price traded near $81 on Sept. 2 after retreating from its $86.71 all-time high, with technical indicators showing that HYPE’s wider uptrend remains intact despite fading short-term momentum.

Who are the free agents after transfer deadline day?

BBC Sport takes a look at the players still without a club after the 2026 summer transfer window shut.

Japanese Yen hits one-week high against US Dollar on intervention speculation

The Japanese Yen (JPY) outperforms its major peers on Wednesday, with USD/JPY falling nearly 0.90% on the day as hawkish Bank of Japan (BoJ) expectations support the Japanese currency.

Joey Ramone smiling! And having fun! At the beach! Roberta Bayley’s best photograph

‘Joey didn’t surf. And he didn’t like this photo.

Japanese Yen: BoJ hawks raise hike risk – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad observes USD/JPY testing 160.00 as hawkish Bank of Japan comments briefly supported the Japanese Yen (JPY).

UK government does not know what datacentres are being used for, FoI request shows

Lack of information raises fears over environmental impact of the AI boom The UK government does not know what the country’s datacentres are being used for despite fears over the growing environmental impact of the AI boom. When asked in a freedom of information (FoI) request who was using the largest sites and what for, the…

Sui DeFi protocol Full Sail to wind down after Switchboard incident

Full Sail is shutting down after an attacker removed about $91,000 from three vaults during a security incident linked to oracle provider Switchboard.

New York law requires hairdressers to learn how to work with all hair types

New law requires cosmetology classes to give instruction on all hair types from the kinkiest to the straightest As of 1 September, a new law in New York state requires hairdressers studying cosmetology to be trained to work with all hair types. “This is about equal access to service,” assembly member Michaelle Solages, who…

'I'm getting emotional!' | Taylor gets teary reflecting on dream farewell fight

Katie Taylor struggled to control her emotions as she discussed the privilege of finishing her illustrious career at Croke Park.

What is Hedera Hashgraph and how does HBAR work?

A plain-language guide to the directed acyclic graph network that processes thousands of transactions per second without a traditional blockchain.

BTC will hit $1M by 2030... but Arthur Hayes is buying ETH instead

Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin is going to grind higher from here, but Ethereum is his number one pick due to its potential to increase “3x to 5x pretty quickly.”

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.

'Zero excuses' - Wardley out to avenge Dubois loss

Fabio Wardley says there are "zero excuses" heading into his highly anticipated rematch with WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois on 17 October.

What are NFTs and do non-fungible tokens still matter in 2026?

Non-fungible tokens have moved far beyond profile pictures, and their real story in 2026 is about utility, ownership, and infrastructure that most critics missed.

Tiger Woods handed five-year driving ban after no-contest plea over crash

Woods pleads no contest to reduced charge Charges stemmed from March rollover crash Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving on Wednesday morning as part of an agreement with Florida prosecutors that reduced a DUI charge stemming from his rollover crash in March . The 50-year-old was adjudicated guilty of willful and…

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According to MUFG’s Lee Hardman, rising energy prices are pushing market expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening, with 17bps priced for the 16th September FOMC and the 2-year US Treasury yield at a year-to-date high.

Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night

Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.

What is Chainlink and how does the LINK oracle network work?

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Hope, Dopamine and whatever 'Perfecth' means: Euronews Culture’s Fall music preview

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CrowdStrike and federal authorities dismantle Russian malware that secretly stole crypto for 8 years

Russia-based Sality watched for copied bitcoin and Ethereum addresses and quietly replaced them with the attacker’s. CrowdStrike and law enforcement have now isolated more than 15,000 infected machines.

Silver rebounds above $64 as weak US jobs data challenges hawkish Fed bets

Silver (XAG/USD) rebounds on Wednesday, trading around $64.30 at the time of writing, up 0.32% on the day after recovering from earlier losses.

Euro stays under pressure against US Dollar despite softer ADP data

EUR/USD consolidates its daily losses during American trading hours on Wednesday as the US Dollar (USD) holds firm, supported by hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

What is Bitcoin halving and why does it move the price

Bitcoin halving cuts the block reward in half roughly every four years, reshaping miner economics and market expectations in ways that every holder should understand.

Norway considers ban on camera-enabled wearable ‘pervert glasses’

The Nordic country says wearable camera headsets need to be regulated given their privacy risks.

Hashkey joins DTCC working group as first Asian crypto service provider

Hashkey joined the DTCC’s working group on tokenization innovation as the first Asian crypto service provider to join with over 100 financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan.

European Central Bank: Dovish hike path as energy drives inflation – ING

ING’s Carsten Brzeski expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise rates by 25bp next week, characterizing it as an ‘insurance’ or dovish hike. He notes Eurozone resilience, but stresses that inflation is mainly driven by energy, limiting the case for further tightening.

Ferrari confirm Italian GP engine upgrade for Hamilton, Leclerc

Ferrari have confirmed Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will have an engine upgrade at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.

Adobe is making its tools available in Slack

Users will be able to access Express, Premiere, and Acrobat in Slack

The Army just used a 20-kilowatt laser to take out three drones

The Army says its laser system can track and destroy hostile drones.

Simply the best? Is the Berlin Philharmonic really better than all the rest?

The orchestra – at the Proms this week – is hailed as among the best in the world, if not the best. For my money, that’s quite possibly right, but why?

Reserve Bank of Australia: September hike expectations strengthen – TD Securities

TD Securities’ Prashant Newnaha now expects the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to raise the cash rate by 25bps to 4.60% at the late-September meeting. The change follows stronger-than-expected Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and firm discretionary consumption.

The token supercycle: everything of value is becoming programmable

Tokenization is not just about increasing access to tokens, whatever they may represent, but a fundamental shift in how value is created, owned, financed and moved, argues Solana Foundation’s Lily Liu.

MrBeast partners with Gemini to turn impossibly big ideas into reality

Google is kicking off a multi-year partnership with Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, across Gemini and Google Health.

Tiger Woods handed five-year driving ban after Florida crash

Tiger Woods has been fined and suspended from driving for five years after entering a plea agreement to a reckless driving charge, following March’s rollover car crash in Florida.

Canadian Dollar: Weak fundamentals cap gains against US Dollar - BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu notes that Canadian Dollar (CAD) positioning remains weak ahead of the Bank of Canada (BoC) decision, with USD/CAD dominating flows and cross-currency activity surprisingly limited.

Cameron says talks are 'advanced' to fight Shields

Chantelle Cameron says that talks for her to fight Claressa Shields are advanced and moving quickly following her victory over Mikaela Mayer.

Former boxer to host annual school uniform giveaway

Ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion Tommy Coyle is running the event in Hull for the seventh year.

New Zealand Dollar: Dovish RBNZ hike weighs – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) underperformed after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) delivered a 25 bps hike to 2.75% but signaled reduced need for further tightening.

Taxing the banks: what Europe’s windfall levies brought in as Burnham eyes his next move

Ahead of a crucial budget, four countries’ experiments offer a mixed verdict on how to tax bumper profits The countdown is on. Two months out from Andy Burnham’s inaugural autumn budget, bank executives are wringing their hands over whether the government will target their bumper profits with fresh taxes.

US Dollar: Hawkish Fed expectations underpin strength – OCBC

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that higher Oil prices and renewed US-Iran tensions have pushed global bond yields higher and strengthened the US Dollar, with markets fully pricing a 25bp Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike by October.

How Everton's deadline day debacle leaves owners facing fan mutiny

Everton's transfer deadline day debacle over Folarin Balogun leaves owners The Friedkin facing fan mutiny, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Fed's Williams: Recent data have been encouraging on inflation

In an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, New York Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank President John Williams said that tariffs and the Middle East war are big drivers of inflation over target, per Reuters.

Trabzonspor U-turn to accept manager's resignation

The Turkish club accepts the "emotional" resignation of head coach Fatih Tekke after initially rejecting his request to step down.

Japanese Yen: Fed hawkishness offsets BoJ talk – ING

ING’s Chris Turner notes that USD/JPY is slightly lower after BoJ hawk Hajime Takata signalled the possibility of a 50bp September hike or back-to-back moves.

New lawsuits claim OpenAI execs put image ahead of safety in Canadian mass shooting

The suits say that recommendations to alert police about the alleged shooter were nixed by OpenAI's global affairs team, led by veteran political strategist Chris Lehane. OpenAI denies the claims.

Blackout risk rises as heatwave stresses largest US electric grids

US energy department warns of potential for outages in PJM Interconnection, serving 67 million from DC to Chicago The risk ⁠of power outages ⁠is expected to ​escalate across a broad swath of the United States on Wednesday as intense heat will test the capacity of electricity supplies ⁠serving millions of homes and businesses…

Euro outperforms Pound Sterling as ECB prepares for another rate hike

EUR/GBP edges higher on Wednesday, extending its advance for the third consecutive day and attempting to break above the narrow consolidation range that has been in place since late July. At the time of writing, the cross trades around 0.8589, its highest level since July 1.

Canadian Dollar: US tensions overshadow BoC stance – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister expects the Bank of Canada to hold its key rate at 2.25%, a move he says is fully priced with only a small chance of a hike.

Uber is laying off 10% of staff, or 3,300 people

Uber is laying off about 3,300 people, or about 10% of its global headcount, in a bid to reduce management layers and invest more in its ride-sharing, delivery, and robotaxi divisions.

The bearish 'Bart Simpson' pattern is back as bitcoin and XRP prices pull back

Analysts discuss the cartoon-themed price action as prices for major cryptocurrencies wilt.

OpenAI faces 30 more lawsuits tied to Tumbler Ridge shooting

Edelson PC is filing 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge shooting, escalating claims to aiding and abetting and naming Chris Lehane, though evidence remains unconfirmed.

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Federal Reserve: Election-year hikes and long-end rates risks – TD Securities

TD Securities strategists argue that Federal Reserve (Fed) decisions in election years remain driven by data rather than politics, with only a small difference in action frequencies versus non-election years.

Hampshire make Kuggeleijn U-turn after criticism

Hampshire decide that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club having "listened to feedback from staff and supporters".

Trump’s ridiculous bullying of Canada is backfiring | Robert Reich

The US president’s need to assert dominance is igniting patriotism abroad and a backlash at home What do bullies do when someone stands up to their bullying and punches them in the face? They look for someone weaker to bully who won’t punch back.

Freelancers are getting buried with ‘soulless’ AI slop cleanup: ‘It’s a shame we need to do it’

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Bitfinex Securities lists 5 tokenized Bitcoin treasury products

Bitfinex Securities has listed five tokenized products tied to four publicly traded Bitcoin treasury companies and Strategy’s STRC preferred stock. Bitfinex Securities said in a Sept.

Thai businessmen sue Tether for freezing $42M in $61M pig butchering case

The plaintiffs didn’t dispute their involvement in the pig butchering scam, but claimed that Tether did not have the authority to freeze the $42 million at the time.

Japan’s Remixpoint dumps altcoins, leaves 1,506 BTC as sole crypto bet

Remixpoint sold $5.5 million in ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE, booking a $736,000 net gain as it narrowed its crypto strategy to focus on Bitcoin.

Our new partnership brings long-duration energy storage to West Virginia.

Google is collaborating with MN8 Energy and Eos Energy Enterprises on a new clean energy project on the PJM grid.

How does every Premier League club's summer window rank?

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FTC Bureau of Competition Director Statement Regarding Fairfield Medical Center’s Sale to Adena Health

On Sept. 1, 2026, Adena Health announced its acquisition of Fairfield Medical Center (FMC), a hospital system in southeastern Ohio.

Ethereum price targets $2,550 if key EMA holds

Ethereum price fell below $2,400 on Sept. 2 as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran pushed oil and Treasury yields higher, weakening demand for risk assets.

Best (and worst) buyers and sellers of the transfer window revealed

Premier League spending totalled £3.4bn in a record-breaking summer transfer window - but how well did your club actually buy and sell?

‘It always comes around’: fans react to conviction in Tupac Shakur’s murder 30 years later

Rapper’s supporters reflect on ‘astonishing’ events leading to Duane Davis being found guilty over 1996 fatal shooting A criminal conviction this week in the murder of Tupac Shakur , the first since the rapper was gunned down in 1996, sent shock waves through his sea of fans who have waited three decades for answers. Duane…

investing Live European session wrap: Higher bond yields continue to keep markets on edge

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Morning Minute: Bitcoin Enters ‘Rektember’ After Best August Since 2017

So far, Rektember is living up to its name as Bitcoin slips. Will this September

Euro: Nagel backs September hike path – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu reports that European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Joachim Nagel has strongly signaled a September rate hike as Eurozone inflation stays above target and activity proves resilient.

Japanese Yen rebounds against US Dollar as intervention risks resurface

USD/JPY retreats on Wednesday and trades around 159.65 at the time of writing, down 0.33% on the day.

Capital B aims to add 376 BTC to bitcoin treasury following $8.8 million Adam Back investment

The Euronext Growth Paris-listed firm issued 13,181,030 shares with four warrants each at 58 euro cents per share, according to a filing on Wednesday.

US Dollar: Fed expectations support gains – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the US Dollar (USD) is supported by widening US-G6 yield spreads and resilient US data, which keep Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike expectations alive in the near term.

OpenPayd gains 43 U. S. licenses ahead of Nasdaq deal

OpenPayd integrated MSB USA and its 43 state money transmitter licenses before a proposed $1.145 billion Nasdaq transaction.

Sality Botnet Dismantled After Eight Years of Stealing Bitcoin and Ethereum

CrowdStrike and the DOJ isolated more than 15,000 infected machines in a malware takedown spanning four countries.

U. K. bond yields hit 18-year high as Bitcoin holds above $76K

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Is Russia's rival to Starlink failing? Here's what we know.

At least three of the first 32 Rassvet satellites likely suffered outright failures, and more may be in trouble.

MVG starts World Series of Darts Finals defence against Ilagan

Michael van Gerwen will open his World Series of Darts Finals title defence against Lourence Ilagan, as Luke Littler goes head-to-head with Danny Noppert in Amsterdam.

Gold turns positive as turmoil in Yen pairs hits US Dollar

Gold (XAU/USD) stages a sharp rebound on Wednesday, reversing all its earlier losses as a sudden rise in the Japanese Yen (JPY) triggers broad selling pressure on the US Dollar (USD). A pullback in US Treasury yields provides additional support to the precious metal.

A Fed rate increase would be a mistake, some observers say as bitcoin, gold, stocks fall

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 2, 2026

Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?

Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?

Ferrari reveal Schumacher-inspired livery as teams announce rookies for Italian GP Practice

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Lawsuit challenges Tether for allegedly freezing $42.4 million USDT before U. S. warrant

The plaintiffs allege that Tether acted in response to an informal U. S.

BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all

What can we learn from a BGP hijacking that poisoned production software? Plenty.

Will Hamilton, Russell or Norris seize title-race opening at Monza?

With world championship leader Kimi Antonelli set to start from the back of the grid at the Italian Grand Prix, the trio of Brits attempting to chase him down at the top of the standings have a major opportunity.

Base launches Creator Grant Program with up to $4,000 for creators

Base has launched a Creator Grant Program offering independent creators up to $4,000 to produce content about the Ethereum layer 2 network, its ecosystem and builders. Base said in a Sept.

Thailand adopts crypto Travel Rule with self-custodial wallet checks

Thailand adopted a crypto Travel Rule requiring digital asset operators to verify control of self-custodial wallets and retain transaction data for five years.

Bitcoin slips below $76,500 as U. S. strikes on Iran send oil above $93

Bitcoin fell 1% since midnight as Brent jumped past $93 and Treasury yields climbed toward 4.8%.

SEC novel ETF review draws opposition from crypto firms

Grayscale, a16z and CCI urged the SEC to assess novel crypto ETFs individually and preserve established fund classifications.

Man Utd and their calculated left-back gamble

Despite a widespread expectation they would sign a left-back this summer, Manchester United decided against - what does it mean?

‘He was always a bit of a groundbreaker’: David Bowie enters a new dimension in ‘extended reality’ documentary

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Robinhood Chain RWA volume hits $390M as memecoin stock pairs surge

Robinhood Chain’s daily trading volume for RWA-linked tokens has reached a record $390 million, driven by new highs in memecoin-stock pairs and tokenized stock activity. According to data compiled by onchain researcher Adam Tehc, memecoin-stock pairs generated $217 million in…

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss says bond rout could force emergency spending cuts

The former prime minister said U. K.

FIA wrong to lift Russia ban - Ukraine minister

The FIA was wrong to lift the ban on Russian competitors because nothing has changed since it was imposed, the Ukrainian Minister for Youth and Sport says.

SEC Proposes First Transfer Agent Overhaul in 40 Years, Citing Tokenization

New Form TA-2 questions would make agents report how many share registers they keep on distributed ledgers.

'We'll be ready' - who are the WSL newcomers?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the three new additions to the Women's Super League for the first season of its expanded 14-team format

Strictly successful: Greece's Naima Gerassopoulou claims world tango champion title

Top Tango triumph was shared by Greece's Naima Gerassopoulou and her Argentine dance partner Lucas Gauto who burst into tears on claiming the prestigious world title in his homeland.

Woltemade move underlines summer of change at Newcastle

It was ultimately a tale of two very different forwards on deadline day as Nick Woltemade left Newcastle United to join Juventus on loan and the club announced the arrival of Matias Fernandez-Pardo.

Thames Water, I refuse to pay the sewage charge in my bill while you pollute Britain’s rivers and coastlines | Jenny Jones

I will calmly read all the threatening letters and await the court case against me. But I will take a stand even if our government won’t I can’t even remember when I decided to stop paying the sewage element of my Thames Water bill.

Barclays faces complaint over backing for power plant near world’s largest mangrove forest

Bangladeshi complainants allege Rampal power station’s pollution and climate risks threaten the Sunderbans, a world heritage site Barclays Bank is facing a formal complaint over its financial links to a coal-fired power station near the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and home to millions of people in Bangladesh…

Brighton sign winger Azeez from Millwall

Brighton secure a deadline-day deal for Femi Azeez in a deal worth up to £15m.

Crypto industry urges SEC to avoid blanket novel ETF restrictions

Grayscale, a16z, and the CCI asked the SEC to preserve existing classification rules and avoid treating novel exchange-traded products as a single category, while proposing different routes to clearer and faster reviews.

Transfer window winners and losers: How Chelsea, Liverpool, Barcelona, others fared

Once again, the summer transfer window was full of huge moves as the World Cup did little to stop the momentum. Here are our winners and losers.

Men's transfer grades: Man City get a C for Enzo Fernández

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BoC's Macklem: Multiple rate increases should not be ruled out

Governor Tiff Macklem took questions from reporters, offering markets a clearer sense of how the central bank was thinking. His remarks followed the widely expected decision to keep the policy rate on hold at 2.25%.

Pi Network targets September 15 for Protocol 27 and the DEX that will decide if 30 million users matter

Protocol 26 is complete. Protocol 27, the final infrastructure upgrade in Pi Network’s current roadmap, is on testnet with a September 15 mainnet target.

Ripple opened a Wall Street equities desk and XRP is barely in the announcement

Ripple Prime launched a Delta One desk on Aug. 27 that lets hedge funds trade Apple, the S&P 500, and U.

The Clarity Act has 14 working days to become law or crypto regulation dies for two years

The United States Senate returns from its August recess on September 14 with exactly 14 working days to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before midterm campaigning shuts down the legislative calendar. A cloture vote scheduled for September 15…

Russia legalized crypto trading and launched the digital ruble on the same day, and the contradictions are already showing

On Sept. 1, 2026, Russia flipped three switches at once.

Erasmus and Rennie's war of words escalates ahead of third Test

The four-match series is finely poised at 1-1, with Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry seemingly reaching new heights of tension as Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s war of words escalates.

Cardano clears key voting thresholds for constitutional committee renewal by 0.18% margin

The pre-boundary vote shows how non-participating SPO stake can weigh against renewal even without an explicit No.

The Spin | Old master Gooch offers hope for modern great Root in battle against lbws

Batting is all about solving problems, and the grand old man of Essex backs the England captain to find a way past this one – just like he did Joe Root lets out a “Woaaa-ho!” as a ball from Pakistan’s Mohammad Ali angles in and then jags away late at Lord’s on the evening of day two. The ball flies past Root’s batting gloves…

Feared in attack, light at the back - why Liverpool's transfer window leaves questions

Feared in attack but light at the back? Liverpool have spent more than £200m in the transfer window but questions remain over whether the squad has enough depth.

Range Rover launches its first electric vehicle, with starting price of £154,070

Fully electric SUV unveiled after year-long delay and will be built at Jaguar Land Rover’s plant in Solihull Range Rover has launched its first electric vehicle – a year later than planned – offering a greener option for fans of gargantuan British-made SUVs who are also conscious about the climate crisis. Due to be built in…

Prospect Markets, Crypto.com seal deal for U. S. prediction markets platform

Prospect Markets has signed a definitive agreement with Crypto.com’s U. S.

Kalshi Suspends House Candidate Laurie Buckhout for Betting on Herself

The North Carolina Republican bought less than $1,000 of contracts on her own race and drew a three-year ban.

HashKey joins DTCC digital assets working group

HashKey joined DTCC’s digital assets working group, bringing its Asia Pacific experience to institutional tokenization discussions.

AJ v Fury - highly anticipated or a forgotten fight?

British boxer Pat Brown and journalists Nick Peet and Steph Kamale discuss the prospect of an Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury fight, and whether it would still attract a worldwide audience, or is it a fight that few actually want?

Nate Boyer, the Green Beret who stood beside Kaepernick: ‘The vitriol was more disrespectful than the protest’

Ten years after he helped shape the quarterback’s anthem protest, the former NFL player and Army veteran says he still sees it as an act of patriotism Nate Boyer was stunned. The former NFL long snapper and United States Army Green Beret had big plans for his MVP (Merging Vets and Players) foundation, an organization that helps…

Dream team or stuff of nightmares? Rams’ bold moves could go either way

LA added Myles Garrett and brought Aaron Donald out of retirement to create the NFL’s most menacing defense. A Super Bowl trip still isn’t a guarantee Last Saturday night, NFL Network premiered the 2025 edition of America’s Game, the annual NFL Films-produced documentary on the reigning Super Bowl champions, this time starring…

The opposite of ‘damsels in distress’: how TV fell in love with female gangsters

The ruthless female characters of The Gentlemen, Beef and Peaky Blinders bring new depth to the evil matriarch stereotype Television loves a gangster story – and apparently so does the Duchess of Sussex. This week, Netflix’s The Gentlemen – Guy Ritchie ’s latest addition to the gangster canon, which stars Theo James as a…

Star Wars Zero Company review – joyfully absurd heroics with a tight-knit team of misfits

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, PC; Bit Reactor Split priorities between scripted and emergent story moments hamper an otherwise brilliant Star Wars-themed successor to XCOM Even if you’re unfamiliar with the term “emergent storytelling”, you’ve likely experienced some of the unscripted tales that can bubble up out of a game’s…

Can synthetic securitisation support economic growth?

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Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high

Budget carrier says airlines could go bust as it cuts passenger targets to reduce exposure to ‘unhedged winter oil’ Ryanair has warned that air fares in Europe will jump next year if the oil price remains high and that some airlines could go bust. The Irish budget carrier has cut its passenger target for the year to 31 March…

Global bond sell-off intensifies as US-Iran tensions stoke inflation fears

UK borrowing costs driven up, adding to challenges facing John Healey as he prepares for first budget Business live – latest updates The global government bond sell-off resumed on Wednesday, driving up the UK’s borrowing costs and exacerbating the challenges facing John Healey as he prepares his first budget. The yield –…

'You're my Wonderwall!' | Fan sings Oasis classic DURING Fery match at US Open

Fan sings Oasis classic 'Wonderwall' during Arthur Fery's match against Lorenzo Musetti at US Open.

Octavia Butler's 'Survivor' returns to print nearly 50 years after its release

"Survivor," a novel taken out of print at the request of author Octavia Butler, returned to print this week.

IRGC claims that another two oil tankers have been disabled after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Another day, another story about vessels being struck down in the Strait of Hormuz. That as Iran continues to send a message that if the US continues to escalate tensions, they will hit back at where it hurts most.

Bitcoin enters first hashrate bear market, Twenty One Capital CEO says

Twenty One Capital CEO Raphael Zagury says Bitcoin has entered its first hashrate bear market as listed miners redirect capacity toward AI.

Top seed Alexander Zverev survives near five-hour marathon at US Open

German scrapes home 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in thriller ‘I think this is the longest first-round match I’ve played’ Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men’s No 1 seed to lose in the first round of a grand slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in a US…

Pereira's sister Aline to fight for UFC contract

Aline Pereira, who has a mixed MMA record, will fight for the chance to win a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in October.

Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $77,000, with central bank policy rate decisions taking center stage

The ADP reported private-sector job growth of just 38,000, missing forecasts and marking the weakest level since January.

Transfer window verdict: how every Premier League club fared

The British transfer record was equalled and one club signed no fewer than 18 players in another hectic summer Bringing in Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimarães and Ezri Konsa was a strong start to the window but could Arsenal’s failure to sign a marquee attacker cost them in the long run? They began targeting Morgan Rogers before…

PSG reject Man City offers for midfielder Echegini

Paris St-Germain reject several Manchester City offers for their Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini.

DeFi Technologies misses Nasdaq $1 deadline as DEFT faces delisting review

DEFT missed the required closing-price streak but could qualify for another 180 days as its consolidation option remains unused.

Breaking: United States private sector employment rises by 38K in August vs. 47K expected

Employment in the United States' (US) private sector increased by 38K in August, the Automatic Data Processing (ADP) reported on Wednesday. This print followed the 46K increase (revised from 44K) recorded in July and came in below the market expectation of 47K.

How to follow women's football with BBC Sport this season

With the new Women's Super League season about to begin, BBC Sport is strengthening its coverage.

Late Fame review – Willem Dafoe superb as ever as twilight-years bohemian getting a second chance

Samy Burch’s adaptation of an Arthur Schnitzler novella sees Dafoe’s ageing poet embraced by a younger cohort of capricious hipsters. It’s smart, literate and affecting There’s a marvellous tenderness and generosity to this elegant tale of autumnal regret; an intimate movie acted with effortless grace by Willem Dafoe.

Japanese Government Bonds Held by the Bank of Japan

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Collateral Accepted by the Bank of Japan (End of Aug.)

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Euro area bank interest rate statistics: July 2026

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Bitcoin ETFs notch best month of 2026 as BTC gains 25% in August

US spot Bitcoin ETFs reduced their year-to-date net outflows by 66% as Bitcoin gained about 25% in August, while Ether ETFs turned positive YTD at $732 million and XRP ETFs reached $502 million.

Capital B raises €7.6 million in Adam Back deal to expand Bitcoin treasury

Capital B has raised €7.6 million from strategic investor Adam Back through a new private placement that could fund the purchase of 376 more Bitcoin and take its holdings to 3,521 BTC. Capital B said on Sept.

Balogun has medical at Everton before abandoning move

Everton's move for Folarin Balogun collapses after the striker changes his mind following a medical at the club's Finch Farm training base.

Fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com highlights security failures

Consumer watchdog Which? set up and accepted payment for fake listing for ‘1 bed apartment in heart of London’ Successive politicians have clawed their way past colleagues over the years to call the residence home.

Strategy CEO defends selling BTC at $60K, buying at $80K

Strategy CEO Phong Le says capital costs justified selling Bitcoin near $60,000 before buying 4,603 BTC at an average $80,318.

The tectonic shift that is taking place in the bond market

What is happening in the bond market in the past week is something that every trader and investor should stand up and take notice. While there is still a heavy focus on the US-Iran conflict, the stock market and AI, as well as central banks, the bond market might well be sending a big message to broader markets at the moment.

Circle expands USDC trading reach across OKX markets

Circle and OKX have expanded their USDC partnership to increase the stablecoin’s liquidity and use across spot, margin and futures markets on the crypto exchange. Circle said on Sept.

Star Trek Day: London Science Museum aims for Vulcan salute Guinness World Record

Star Trek fans are hoping to set a simultaneous Vulcan salute world record to celebrate the iconic show’s 60th anniversary next week.

Top-seeded Zverev narrowly survives 1st round

Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego.

Sources: Balogun late U-turn ended Everton move

Folarin Balogun's £40 million ($54m) move from Monaco to Everton collapsed after the USMNT forward pulled the plug on the deal after the transfer deadline, sources told ESPN.

👏 OBJ reclaims iconic No. 13 jersey

The star wide receiver is returning to the number he wore during his first stint in New York from 2014 to 2018.

Reports: Van Noy, 35, secures deal with Vikings

The Vikings agreed Tuesday night to sign 13-year outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy, according to multiple reports, a 35-year-old veteran with 57 career sacks, who will provide Minnesota with some needed depth and experience at the edge rusher position.

Court docs: Tiger plans to change plea in DUI case

Court documents show that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida.

Trout on 'needed' Angels sale: It's a 'fresh start'

Mike Trout said he was "excited" at the news of the Angels' sale to Stan Kroenke, pointing to the new owner's track record when it comes to his other teams.

SEC chair says league 'will not budge' on NFL rule

Tennessee chancellor Donde Plowman told ESPN on Tuesday that the league "will not budge" on its rule that NFL players cannot return to college.

Riley rejects critique of USC crowd: False narrative

Lincoln Riley responded to criticisms surrounding USC's home attendance at the Coliseum last weekend, saying he won't buy into a "false narrative."

Kaepernick now shuns NFL for 'blackballing me'

Colin Kaepernick told NBC News he prefers to watch college football over the NFL because the NFL is "actively blackballing me."

Cryptocurrency news: XRP holders earn over $10,000 in monthly passive income with FTmining

FTmining claims its cloud mining contracts can help XRP holders generate passive income without selling their tokens.

Are Arsenal taking a risk in not signing a world-class forward?

Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market as they look to defend their Premier League title, but do they lack a world class striker still?

XRP ETFs pull in $170 million over 11 days. Goldman tops institutional holders

Spot XRP funds have logged 11 straight sessions of inflows, while Q2 filings show Goldman Sachs, Jane Street and Millennium among their biggest professional holders.

Grown-up version of Ollie Robinson must seize chance to earn shot at Ashes redemption

Taking on more responsibility as Sussex captain has helped revitalise the bowler’s career, but he cannot afford to take his foot off the gas Last winter, Ollie Robinson and England were living separate lives on the same continent. To the cracking of crockery and gnashing of teeth, England played five Tests as Bazball imploded.

YAM Finance governance attack puts $337K in assets at risk

YAM Finance has faced a governance takeover attempt after an attacker accumulated enough delegated YAM voting power to submit a proposal that could hand over control of the protocol’s Timelock and put roughly $337,000 at risk. Defimon, the on-chain monitoring…

Deribit already holds 96.6% of Coinbase’s derivatives open interest ahead of Sept. 9 migration

The Sept. 1 snapshot shows the Sept.

GTA VI leaker reportedly cashes out $350K in crypto

Wallets linked by an analyst to CYBERLEEK moved about $350,000 in liquidity fees as Take-Two pursued records tied to GTA VI leaks.

Victoria police confirm they have spoken with four people over Sydney Swans scandal

Detectives from Sexual Crimes Squad travelled to NSW this week Investigation into sexual assault allegation continues Victoria police say they interviewed four people this week as part of the investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel where the Sydney Swans were staying last month. In a release on…

French couple tied up in home as armed attackers demand crypto transfers

A couple in the southern French city of Alès have been tied up and threatened for more than two hours by two armed intruders who demanded cryptocurrency transactions before fleeing as police arrived. According to local media reports, the attack…

Britain is OK with public ownership, but only by foreign powers. Why?

Arthur Downing, author of Power and the People: A History of British Energy, says all-encompassing rapid transition will need a mutualised system Have you ever wondered why it is that most houses in the UK are reliant on gas boilers? Not what’s stopping more people from replacing them with heat pumps, but instead why and how…

Oasis, auteurs and seven hours of Bertolucci: 12 unmissable movies at the Venice film festival

A backstage peek at the reunion tour and a new film from Burning director Lee Chang-dong are among this year’s most anticipated – plus offerings from Danny Boyle, Luca Guadagnino, Martin McDonagh and more Danny Boyle’s movie, adapted by James Graham from his own play , is a primal scene of modern Britain and its agonies over…

Turning Point: Generation 9/11 review – nothing about that day has lost its power to shock or harrow the soul

The attacks changed the world as we know it – and now, 25 years on, this heartbreaking Netflix film shares 9/11 recordings and memories from the bereaved that stop time in its tracks It is 25 years since two planes, sent by Osama bin Laden as the head of the terrorist organisation al-Qaida, flew into the North and South…

Robinhood memecoin expansion teased by CEO Vlad Tenev

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev responded to a call for memecoins, but the company has not announced new listings or a product expansion.

A China indicator that supports risk-taking in stocks and bitcoin is flashing red

China's "credit impulse" is flashing red for risk assets. So far, bitcoin has mostly shrugged it off.

Remixpoint dumps ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE to focus crypto strategy on Bitcoin

Remixpoint has sold its entire altcoin portfolio for ¥878.8 million, leaving the Japanese listed company with roughly 1,506 Bitcoin as its only cryptocurrency holding. According to a September 2 disclosure from Remixpoint, the company sold all of its Ethereum, Solana,…

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 Spain's unemployment change and Italy's PPI. The data won't change anything for the ECB, so the market reaction will be muted.

Figure acquires Kiavi platform as $717 million real estate lending deal closes

Figure Technology Solutions has completed its acquisition of real estate lender Kiavi, bringing its lending technology and residential investor loan products into Figure’s blockchain-based capital marketplace. According to Figure’s Sept.

US Dollar: August inflation key to September Fed decision - Commerzbank

Antje Praefcke at Commerzbank highlights that markets now price nearly a 70% chance of a September Fed hike after Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish speech, but stresses upcoming US inflation data will be decisive.

OKX warns high risk deposits may trigger 15 day reviews

OKX may restrict accounts for at least 15 days or terminate services when deposits are linked to high risk or illegal activity.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rebounds to near $64, US private labor data awaited

Silver price (XAG/USD) recovers its early losses and rebounds to near $64.00 till the early European session on Wednesday. The white metal is broadly under pressure as surging United States (US) Treasury yields due to hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) bets are hurting non-yielding assets.

British Pound: Downside risk toward 1.3480 against US Dollar – UOB

UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note GBP/USD broke below its anticipated intraday range, dropping to 1.3507 as downside momentum starts to build. Intraday, they expect a bearish bias with potential tests of 1.3500 and the major 1.3480 support, provided prices stay below 1.3545.

Euro: Pressured as ECB hike looms – Danske Bank

Danske Research Team notes that EUR/USD slipped below 1.1600 as the US Dollar strengthened on a hawkish Federal Reserve stance and geopolitical tensions. The team highlights that Euro area inflation has moved back above 3%, reinforcing expectations for a September ECB rate hike.

Fairshake affiliate spends $189K as Auchincloss wins

Fairshake affiliate Protect Progress spent $189,528 supporting Jake Auchincloss, who defeated Jason Poulos in Massachusetts’ primary.

ECB's Nagel: Markets see over 95% probability of a September rate hike

The European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Joachim Nagel said on Wednesday that markets see over 95% chance of a September rate hike.

A major layer-1 chain will pause new transactions for 24 minutes to unlock a 10x speed boost

Supernova is scheduled for Sept. 10 at round 32157661, while the public node feed had yet to show upgrade adoption as the window opened.

TradeXYZ volume jumps 79% to $202B in Q2

TradeXYZ’s Q2 volume rose 79.2% to $202.36 billion, while equity perpetual trading increased 377% to $58.9 billion.

Ukrainian film-maker criticises EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy

Sergei Loznitsa likens removal of €2m grant to ‘a punishment in kindergarten’ on eve of Venice film festival One of Ukraine’s most acclaimed film-makers has criticised the European Commission’s decision to cut off funds to the Venice Biennale over the opening of Russia’s pavilion, likening it to “a punishment in kindergarten”.…

Hungry review – hippo horror sees multi-ton mammal run amok among bayou boat-trippers

A group of thinly drawn characters on a Louisiana tour fight for survival against a rampaging vegetarian This animal-attack horror plugs a gap with beasties – hippopotamuses – that may be deadly in real life but are hard to take seriously as a threat on screen. As someone says here, they have cute ears.

Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find

Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalities Almost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every single year, a study has found. Using publicly available data from 2006-2023, the study, which was commissioned by Pesticide Action Network…

The Bridge by Colm Tóibín review – betrayal and survival in the High Pyrenees

Deep sorrow mingles with illicit desire in this potent novella, the follow-up to a 2006 story about an isolated family in the Catalan mountains Twenty years ago, Colm Tóibín published a steadily desolating novella set in the high villages of the Catalan Pyrenees. A woman walks out of her house and her life, starts along the…

WTI declines to near $89.00 despite US-Iran tensions

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $89.10 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. WTI declines as traders take some profits.

The yield imperative: Turning AI infrastructure into useful intelligence

As we enter the next era, what will be the defining measure of our progress? Every industry has a word that shapes how it thinks.

Canadian Dollar hits fresh two-week lows amid higher yields, Fed hiking bets

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) depreciates against the US Dollar (USD) for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, weighed by growing risk aversion as global yields rise to multi-year highs and with expectations of an immediate Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike providing additional support to the Greenbac

Fogo mainnet back online after recovery of 237 million stolen tokens

Fogo has restarted its mainnet after recovering and permanently removing 237 million of the 400 million FOGO tokens stolen in a security incident that forced the Layer 1 blockchain to halt operations. Fogo said in its latest update that the…

Surge in horses given up by owners as costs rise

An Oxfordshire animal welfare charity says its Burford site is taking in 20 to 30 horses a month.

BoJ’s Takata says central bank need to consider a broad range of options on monetary policy response

Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday that the central bank needs a different response from conventional semi-annual rate hike pace.

‘We have had enough’: thousands of University of Sydney staff walk off the job over AI and job security

Hundreds of university staff were stationed at picket lines, calling for stronger protections around the use of AI Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The same week union members at the University of Sydney agreed to a 24-hour strike, staff…

Indian Rupee holds onto two-month high against US Dollar

The Indian Rupee (INR) opens flat at around 94.95 against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, but is close to its two-month low of 94.80 posted the previous day.

HYPE treasury firm Hyperliquid Strategies boosts equity facility to $2.5B

The Nasdaq-listed company previously raised $647 million through the facility and accumulated about 29.3 million HYPE tokens.

Wednesday briefing: ​What’s behind the global backlash against datacentres?

In today’s newsletter: Communities from Scotland to India are pushing back against datacentres, warning they threaten energy supplies and the climate Good morning. This summer, datacentres have become targets of resistance across the world.

CORE transfers halted on exchanges as Core DAO prepares emergency fork

Core DAO has begun coordinating an emergency hard fork after a small group of validators obtained CORE rewards above the blockchain’s intended issuance, prompting several exchanges to restrict token transfers. Core said on Sept.

G20 pledges clearer digital asset rules to support financial innovation

G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have committed to advancing clearer regulatory frameworks for digital assets while keeping financial stability and cross-border risks in focus. The G20 Chair’s Statement, issued after officials met in Asheville, North Carolina, on Aug.…

OpenAI says its new 'Astra' AI can build attacks without human help

Astra is the first OpenAI model to reach its “Critical” cybersecurity threshold, meaning it can find previously unknown vulnerabilities and develop ways to exploit them across hardened systems.

Bank of America, Citi join 21-firm stablecoin plan

Bank of America, Citi and Goldman joined 18 other financial institutions planning a U. S.

School uniform costs hit families, say charities

New government rules limit the number of branded items schools can ask students to wear.

Swiss Franc weakens as Fed rate hike fears lift US Dollar

USD/CHF gains for the second successive day, trading around 0.8130 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.

Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets

Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities safer Drivers on residential roads in Japan have been forced to take their foot off the accelerator, after the speed limit was slashed from 60km/h (37mph) to 30km/h in an attempt to reduce deaths and injuries…

Will new uniform rules save parents money?

A Fareham mum, a second-hand uniform bank and a Hampshire headteacher discuss the changes.

Hyperliquid Strategies boosts facility to $2.5B

Hyperliquid Strategies expanded its equity facility to $2.5 billion, providing more capacity for share sales and potential HYPE purchases.

Solana, ether, xrp lead majors slide as Iran strikes drive a broad risk selloff

Every large-cap token fell over the past 24 hours, and the high-beta majors gave up roughly triple what bitcoin did.

Andy Burnham has already made a mistake that will cost him his premiership: he lost his nerve over political donations | George Monbiot

Being subservient to the interests of the wealthy now means that his hands are tied, and he will be unable to tackle Britain’s most pressing issues Damn the electorate. They’re so impatient .

Bitcoin’s 316-day hashrate drought shows why AI could make this mining downturn harder to reverse

Difficulty is lifting short-term capacity, but operating AI and HPC loads give converted power sites another reason to stay away.

Bitcoin leads Ethereum and Solana in decentralization, ARK finds

ARK Invest and Glassnode found Bitcoin and Ethereum reach critical production thresholds with three entities, versus 19 for Solana.

Bitcoin withstands $90 oil and rising yields while gold slides. A firm dollar is the catch

BTC trades choppy as $90 oil and rising bond yields weigh on stocks and gold.

Tether sued over alleged unlawful $42.4M USDT freeze

Tether faces a New York lawsuit alleging it froze 42.4 million USDT before authorities obtained a warrant in a $61 million fraud probe.

Core DAO plans emergency hard fork after validators drew excess rewards

Core says the incident is contained and its planned forward upgrade will not roll back the network or reverse previously confirmed transactions.

The Runner review – Gal Gadot stumbles through derivative high-speed, low-rent thriller

A string of London locations can’t save Amazon’s overly familiar B-movie dragged down by another ineffective performance by the Wonder Woman star We’re propelled on to an extremely familiar journey in Amazon’s quickie action thriller The Runner, both in reheated premise and strategic aim. The film is yet another example of a…

The year of Domhnall Gleeson: ‘No one talks about actors’ dedication. But I had a perm for five months!’

He started in the Harry Potter films and has since become ubiquitous, playing every type of character: romcom leads, evil villains, comical idiots. He even starred in a Taylor Swift video.

‘OK, fine. I’m a national treasure’: Joe Lycett on fatherhood, Celebrity Traitors – and his TV show live from a pub

The comedian’s new Friday night series will be set in a working pub, with his aunties working the bar and celebrities doing shifts as managers. Or it will be if he can only get his licence … Joe Lycett sits in a pub, an untouched pint in front of him.

The Gentlemen season two review – these geezers in tweed are irritating, stupid and extremely funny

Guy Ritchie’s crime caper is back with the usual hijinks, swearing and men shaking their fists. But its ridiculousness is strangely comforting – and Theo James’s beefcake Eddie is so bland that he is fascinating to observe He lives in a house, a very big house in the country.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil hits six week high

RBNZ chief says rate settings still accommodative despite hikes Asian stocks slide as Iran conflict fuels oil and bond yield worries Australia Q2 GDP beats at 0.4%, keeps September rate hike in play RBNZ lifts OCR to 2.75%, says gradual tightening reduces risk of bigger hikes later BOJ hawk Takata says nimble rate hikes needed…

$2.7 million poured into Robinhood Chain apps in one day, but it barely touches corporate revenue

Apps captured the headline revenue while Robinhood’s disclosed fee split offers no bridge to its corporate accounts.

Leaked compliance records shatter anonymity of 291 crypto users by matching names directly to wallet activity

Copied support records exposed varying combinations of identity, location and compliance data, while private keys and customer funds remained safe.

Australia Q2 GDP beats at 0.4%, keeps September rate hike in play

The stronger than expected GDP print has pushed market pricing for a September RBA hike to 57 percent, up from 48 percent beforehand, while a November move remains more than fully priced. AUD/USD ticked higher on the release, trading above 0.7150, as the beat on both quarterly and annual growth reinforced the case for further…

Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order

The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.

Australian Q2 GDP 0.4% q/q (expected 0.3%, prior 0.3%)

Australian Q2 GDP 0.4% q/q for a beat expected 0.3%, prior 0.3% 2.1% y/y, beat expected 1.8%, prior 2.5% Just the numbers this post. I'll have more to come on this separately, details and implications.

Speech by Board Member TAKATA in Sapporo (Economic Activity, Prices, and Monetary Policy in Japan)

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Speech by Board Member TAKATA in Sapporo (Economic Activity, Prices, and Monetary Policy in Japan)”.

Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group

Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".

UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget

Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

Bank of Japan Accounts (August 31)

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Bank of Japan Accounts (August 31)”.

Circle processed $32 trillion in USDC transfers, yet 95% of its revenue relies entirely on interest rates

Coin Metrics found market plumbing drove much of the volume while reserve income supplied 95.2% of Q2 revenue.

US officials defend Venezuela oil deal amid questions over rebuilding plan

Government talks up pact but Venezuelan opposition alarmed that democracy yet to return after Maduro exit Trump administration officials on Tuesday defended a highly contentious deal giving the US control of a significant chunk of Venezuelan oil reserves, arguing that the sweeping agreement would help stabilize and rebuild…

Larry Page’s flying car company Pivotal loses its CEO

The company told TechCrunch he is "pursuing new endeavors." Karklin will be replaced on an interim basis by Mike Ross, an aviation executive who joined Pivotal's board of directors in November 2025.

SEC proposes transfer agent rule, sets event to figure out round-the-clock U. S. trading

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Monetary Base (Aug.)

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Monetary Base (Aug.)”.

Will self-flying planes transform the skies?

Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.

Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank

The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.

Electra/Persona review – Blanchett and Hoss face off in lopsided Sophocles/Bergman double bill

Benedict Andrews’ intense, interval-free mashup of ancient and modernist classics is a show of two halves The Electra bit of the title refers to the Sophoclean tragedy of a daughter trapped in a cycle of vengeance, the Persona part to Ingmar Bergman’s 1966 film about an actor who suddenly stops speaking while performing…

Here's our first look—and drive—of the 2027 Range Rover Electric

333 miles of real-world range with uncompromised comfort and off-road ability.

Fund defence spending from tax rise on middle earners, thinktank tells Healey

Resolution Foundation argues that UK’s internationally low ‘tax wedge’ must rise to pay for defence ambitions The chancellor, John Healey, must be prepared to raise taxes for middle earners if he wants to fund significantly higher defence spending, the Resolution Foundation thinktank has said. Healey resigned from Keir…

Reliance’s JioHotstar takes its streaming empire global — without sports

JioHotstar will only have entertainment content when it launches in the UK, Canada, and Singapore.

Stopping a blockchain doesn’t always recover stolen funds – What actually happened when 3 networks pulled the plug

Cronos restored pre-exploit state, Ontology paused before a confirmed loss, and ICON halted after assets reached exchanges, exposing three different emergency powers and recovery risks.

OpenClaw 2.0 Is Here: What Changed, Why It Took Two Months, and How It Stacks Up Against Hermes

The open-source agent framework that started the "autonomous AI" hype cycle just shipped its biggest update ever, almost by accident, and it's coming for the enterprise now.

Apple follows Google in adopting Trump’s ‘Lake America’ name

Apple Maps is following President Trump's executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.

AfterQuery reportedly becomes Y Combinator’s fastest-ever unicorn, now valued at $3.2B

AI model-training startup AfterQuery has reportedly raised a round that valued it at $3.2 billion, just five months after announcing its $30 million Series A at a $300 million valuation in April.

A validator reward failure on Core DAO triggers exchange transfer blocks and leaves token issuance in question

Coinbase paused CORE sends and receives while LBank suspended deposits, but Core has not quantified the excess rewards.

Nvidia Invests $3.5 Billion in MediaTek to Expand Beyond GPUs

The deal, part of MediaTek's record $3.9 billion bond offering, ties Nvidia's chip ecosystem to a Taiwanese rival building its own AI accelerator business.

Milwaukee's Veggie Chop Shop uses farmers' excess produce to feed those in need

A program called the Veggie Chop Shop enlists volunteers to gather extra produce from farmers' markets that would otherwise go to waste. They then cook meals for people facing food insecurity.

Bitcoin price tumbles as US strikes rattle global markets

Bitcoin price has fallen below $77,000 as fresh U. S.

Crypto-backed PAC scales back ad spending in Massachusetts primary

The $189,000 in media spending to support Representative Jake Auchincloss marked Fairshake’s latest attempt to influence the 2026 elections with funds from the crypto industry.

NVIDIA and CrowdStrike Strengthen Agentic Cybersecurity Frontier

“We’re at an inflection point in cybersecurity,” Jensen Huang told a sold-out crowd at CrowdStrike’s Fal. Con 2026 in Las Vegas Tuesday.

Fed rate hike odds hit 72% as Barr warns on inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr has backed a decisive interest rate increase if inflation fails to ease, as Polymarket traders place the chance of a 2026 hike at 72%. Barr supports a Fed rate hike if inflation stays high The…

investing Live Americas FX news wrap 1 Sept: It's a wrap but not for the Iran War. Fighting resumes.

Oil: Private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil draw greater than expected Nasdaq indices close sharply lower as Iran war heats up All aboard!. The Bond Bears take the 10 year yield above 4.75% and up to 4.80% Here we go again.

OpenAI’s Astra model is on the way — and very good at breaking into computer systems

OpenAI previewed the precautions it is taking as it prepares to release Astra, its newest, cyber-critical LLM.

Robinhood Chain DEX Volume Jumps to $1.6 billion

Trading on the Ethereum Layer 2 climbed 61% in a matter of days as DeFi deposits and stablecoin holdings approached $800 million.

X probes password-reset email wave, finds no breach

X has begun investigating a wave of unsolicited password-reset emails and confirmation codes, although its initial review has found no evidence that the platform’s systems were breached. X finds no breach in initial password-reset review X Product Engineering team member…

Google’s Android update tackles motion sickness, accessibility, and more

While some of the features see Google playing catch-up to Apple, which already offers similar features for iPhone users, others specifically leverage Gemini to provide various improvements.

X says attackers are targeting user accounts after the launch of X Money

X is investigating a wave of unsolicited password reset emails that it believes may be tied to the rollout of its new payments service.

The latest AI news we announced in August 2026

Here are Google’s latest AI updates from August 2026

Kast launches stablecoin business accounts with up to 8% APY

Kast has launched a stablecoin-based business platform offering accounts, cards, transfers in more than 20 currencies, and returns of up to 8% APY across over 170 countries. Kast said its new KAST Business platform gives companies a single service for…

Binance expands TradFi push with options on 1,000 US stocks, ETFs

The launch gives eligible non-US users access to physically settled options on more than 1,000 US stocks and ETFs through a single Binance account.

What Is 'Red September'? Bitcoin's Curse, and Why Wall Street Has the Same One

Bitcoin has lost ground in eight of the last 13 Septembers. The stock market's had the same problem since 1928.

How recovery of 61 BTC unlocked a potential $432M treasure hunt for early Bitcoin users

CEL Solicitors says it has traced more than 5,500 BTC that it believes belong to former users of Intersango, an early Bitcoin exchange that disappeared more than a decade ago. At Bitcoin’s current price near $78,824, those coins carry a value of roughly $433.5 million.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - RBZN rate hike expected

Australian GDP data is due, for the months of April, May and June. But, the focus today is on the RBNZ decision.

UK crime agency froze $13.5M amid probe into Premier League crypto sponsor

UK authorities froze $13.5 million in cash following a January 2025 order from the Westminster Magistrates’ Court as part of an investigation into Sorare.

Dropbox Security Breach: Hackers Access Accounts Through Authentication Flaw

Attackers reportedly registered Lenovo IDs using victims’ email addresses, allowing them to sign into existing Dropbox accounts without their passwords.

FEDS Paper: Risks and Uncertainty in Monetary Policy

Tobias Adrian, Domenico Giannone, Matteo Luciani , and Mike West Central banks monitor macroeconomic risk through two traditions: scenario analysis, regularly used since the mid-1990s, and distributional forecasting, practiced since the late 1960s. The two are complementary but separate: scenarios provide narratives without…

John Ternus hypes ‘huge launch next week’ in first memo as Apple CEO

Apple is hosting its iPhone release event next week, which is rumored to feature the first-ever foldable iPhone.

Anthropic’s new Fable release is cheaper, less restrictive

Fable 5.1 includes changes meant to reduce token cost and false-positive restrictions from the model's safeguards.

SEC proposes transfer agent overhaul for tokenized securities

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Lawsuit against Lizzo brought by former wardrobe stylist dismissed

The star has denied allegations of bullying and harassment in the workplace in a suit that has now been thrown out A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the remaining claims in a well-publicized lawsuit against Lizzo ’s production company, declaring that the case brought by her former wardrobe stylist could not proceed. The…

Thrive’s Kushner defends involvement in FIFA mess, hires Elon’s go-to lawyer

New York's prestigious-yet-secretive venture firm Thrive Capital finally speaks out about its involvement in the messy drama upending international soccer.

OpenAI update shows new safeguards would have cut off 700 rogue AI agent swam 24 hours faster

New postmortems estimate about 700 agents joined the intrusion, while OpenAI’s largest planned frontier RL run remains on hold.

Anthropic Ships Claude Fable 5.1, More Than Doubling Its Predecessor on Key Benchmark

Fable 5.1 and its restricted sibling Mythos 5.1 arrive three months after export controls forced Anthropic to pull Fable 5 offline for 18 days

Pentagon official overseeing military AI sold millions worth of stock in AI firm

Exclusive: financial disclosures from Emil Michael – who also reaped millions from xAI stock earlier this year – show he sold his Perplexity stock for up to $25m The top Pentagon official overseeing military artificial intelligence policy, who reaped profits earlier this year of up to $24m selling his private investment in…

SEC Announces Agenda and Panelists for Roundtable on Preparations for 24-Hour Trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda and panelists for its Sept. 17, 2026, roundtable on preparations for 24-hour trading.

Fake Claude app targets 50+ crypto wallets with RevStealer

A fake Claude desktop application has distributed RevStealer malware designed to steal data from more than 50 cryptocurrency wallets, password managers, and web browsers on Windows computers. Fake Claude app conceals RevStealer payload Cybersecurity company Morphisec said in an Aug.…

Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed

"Black hole stars," making cookies from plastic, tiny sound-powered drones, and more.

Todd Haynes and Wallace Shawn among signatories of letter backing Mark Ruffalo amid antisemitism charge

More than 170 Jewish artists, also including Joel Coen, Hannah Einbinder and Miranda July, have supported the actor after he criticized Paramount A collective of more than 170 prominent Jewish artists and academics – including Todd Haynes , Joel Coen , Miranda July , Hannah Einbinder , Wallace Shawn and Naomi Klein – have…

Here we go again. Trump says "Iran will be totally wiped out as a country". Crude oil trades at $90.50

President Trump - on a call with Fox News - said that if Iran retaliates against the most US retaliation from Irans retailiation, that they will be "totally wiped out as a country". He says: If they do respond, they'll be hit much harder He characterized today's hit a being very big, and if they go a third time, they're going…

Optimism pushes network speeds to 200 ms, but standard data feeds are dropping key information

The Aug. 31 target keeps the stream parseable while forcing direct consumers and forwarding RPC providers to audit placeholder values.

House passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms

Continuing resolution to approve government spending until 11 December passes 370-48 and will now go to Trump The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation to prevent a government shutdown through the midterms, as both parties opted to defuse a volatile dispute ahead of the November elections that will…

Bitcoin's Next Move: Bullish Bets Run Up Against a Historical Wall

Bitcoin just had one its best months in years amid a price rally that broke the crypto winter pattern. But the charts tell a complicated story.

A newborn and child reportedly died of measles; CDC isn't counting them

Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.

The Guardian view on the global bond shock: Andy Burnham should take note | Editorial

Japan’s collision with Donald Trump reveals the dilemma facing Britain: economic independence is becoming more necessary – and more tricky to achieve “In the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity” is an aphorism attributed to Albert Einstein . It seems to be taken to heart by this White House.

Solana Treasury DeFi Development Corp Eyes $20 Million Raise to Buy More SOL

The publicly traded company recently bought 19,000 SOL, bringing its treasury to more than 2.33 million SOL and SOL equivalents.

Who is John Ternus, the new Apple CEO?

Starting on September 1, Ternus will lead one of the world's most valuable companies, but if you're not a dedicated Apple enthusiast, you've probably never heard of this man, who has largely remained out of the spotlight until now.

New Android Drop adds remembered items in Find Hub, makes anti-nausea dots official

New features are rolling out across the Android ecosystem starting today.

September Android Drop: Remember where you put things, ease motion sickness, and more

Keep track of important items, reduce motion sickness during your ride, create and edit notes right from your chat, and more.

SEC proposes broad update to decades-old transfer agent rules with blockchain nod

The proposal would modernize rules largely unchanged since the 1980s, addressing blockchain-based recordkeeping, tokenized securities and increasingly automated market infrastructure.

SEC Charges San Francisco Bay Area Private Fund Executives with Multimillion Dollar Ponzi-Like Scheme

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FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions

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Trump confirms US striking Iran.

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Russia opens central bank digital currency to millions as 12 major banks and top retailers face rollout rules

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X Data Breach? Users Are Getting Flooded With Password Reset Emails Nobody Requested

X engineers have acknowledged the issue, but have not confirmed a new data breach of its systems.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys $37 Million in Bitcoin and Payments Firm Block

The investment firm bought 456,059 Block shares across three ETFs and added $3.4 million in Circle stock.

Ethena launches USDe payments app, offers 6% rewards

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Try Google Pics: Easy image creation and editing in Google Workspace

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Ask a Scientist: How do researchers use AI to predict a cyclone?

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Swinney to cut number of health boards from 14 to two

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Amazon Alexa can now alert you when something new might tempt you to shop

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US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears

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Mark Carney tells US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war

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AIR raises $50M to help companies vet the skills and add-ons AI agents use

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Citi, Goldman, other global banks and asset managers team up on stablecoin venture

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France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees

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Fambot introduces an ‘AI chief of staff’ for families

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Emily Wilson to retranslate the Odyssey from scratch

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US Treas. Sec Bessent: I think Japan is taking right steps for economy

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Time to Transfer: Statement on Proposed Transfer Agent Rules

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Florida and Texas move to block Flock cameras over privacy concerns

Flock's searchable network of 130,000 license plate cameras around the U. S.

AI chatbot helps teach online-only psychology classes at Macquarie University

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Statement on Proposed Amendments to the SEC’s Transfer Agent Rules

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Multiple crypto industry figures and CoinDesk staff received unexpected password reset emails on Tuesday, though there is no evidence yet that X itself has been breached.

SEC Proposes to Modernize Rules for Registered Transfer Agents

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This startup is fuel-injecting hydrogen to make cargo ships more efficient

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It turns out that Orion's much-maligned heat shield performed really well

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Canada PM Carney: We never thought we had a trade deal with US during talks

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Gal Gadot Defends AI Use in Bitcoin Film: 'Work With It or Be Out of the Game'

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Dyson launches £420 toothbrush that films ‘live cleaning footage’ inside your mouth

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UK long-term borrowing costs could halve chancellor’s budget headroom

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Waymo accelerates robotaxi expansion with launches in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa

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Meet the magical creatures inspired by shamanism, folklore … and an old Ikea bag

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Help build the future of startups: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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Fake Claude desktop app spreads crypto-stealing malware

RevStealer targets more than 50 crypto wallets alongside browser passwords, cookies, messaging data and selected documents.