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UK companies keep shedding staff as pay growth slows, meaning state pension could rise by 3.9% – business live

Wage growth – used to set triple-lock pension – slows to 3.9%, meaning state pension should hit £13,000 next year ‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable? If the state pension rises to £13,000 next year, it will probably breach the UK’s tax-free personal allowance (currently £12,570) –…

Jaguar Land Rover in talks to sell Defender to Nato countries

Carmaker builds on relationship with British armed forces by seeking to cash in on Europe’s rearmament drive Business live – latest updates Jaguar Land Rover is in talks with Nato countries about selling them the newly revamped Defender military vehicle, as the UK-based carmaker seeks to tap into Europe’s defence spending boom.…

State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April

The triple lock has come under scrutiny as the number of pensioners rises making the policy more expensive.

Proposed stablecoin rules might guarantee your dollar while making you wait a week to spend it

Proposed OCC redemption extensions leave buyers and conversion providers to finance an earlier exit when they pay before recovering dollars.

Man Utd latest: No further action planned against refereeing body after Haaland goal

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Walker stars in Chiefs debut while scrambling Mahomes shows work 'paid off'

Together, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, making his return from a torn ACL, and running back Kenneth Walker III, making his Chiefs debut, powered Kansas City to a season-opening blowout win over Denver.

Patriots' Kraft on Macklemore: Won't provide platform for 'hate speech'

Robert Kraft said he had Macklemore removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium due in part to a "history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we believe has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community."

Sources: Brees mulled NFL comeback, playing for Broncos in AFC title game

Broncos assistant coaches had discussions with Drew Brees about the former star QB coming out of retirement to play for Denver in last season's AFC Championship Game, sources told ESPN.

Oregon's Lanning points to 'lack of leadership' after stunner vs. OK State

Ducks coach Dan Lanning said Monday that the loss to the unranked Cowboys was "by far the worst performance that we've had since I've been here."

Clippers, Raptors complete delayed Leonard trade

The trade sending Kawhi Leonard from LA to Toronto is now official after a monthslong delay due to the investigation into the Clippers.

Peters' 18-pitch walk turns tide for White Sox in key division win

White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters' 18-pitch walk proved the turning point in a 7-3 win over the Guardians on Monday that put Chicago in the driver's seat for the AL Central title.

Judge hits 1st HR since May as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason spot

Aaron Judge hit his first home run since May 24 as the Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years Monday night.

Alonso lauds Mets fans in 'special' return to Citi Field

Baltimore first baseman Pete Alonso made his first visit to Citi Field as an opposing player Monday in the Orioles' 2-1 win over the New York Mets, and he was greeted warmly by 35,800 fans who chanted the former Met's name during his plate appearances.

⭐ Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise share suite at Arrowhead

The pop star and actor sat side by side while supporting Swift's husband and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce.

Analyzing the Chiefs' win over the Broncos

Making his Chiefs debut, Kenneth Walker III powered Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs past the Broncos.

Leading UK retailers ‘breaking law’ by not refunding customers for returned goods, Which? finds

Consumer group says online shops routinely failed to reimburse delivery costs of unwanted purchases or cost of items Leading retailers are breaking the law by failing to properly refund customers for returned goods, a Which? investigation has found.

Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh

The refreshed Volvos also get new infotainment systems with Gemini onboard.

Pietersen was the original Bazball – and his return may be just what England need | Barney Ronay

While there’s a statistically significant chance it will all go south, KP’s mentorship could be a throwback to better days At the end of his time as consultant to the England cricket setup Gilbert Enoka praised Brendon McCullum’s incredible work in healing the culture of his team. Enoka is best known as the architect of the…

Are Manchester United as poor as the early Premier League table suggests?

Michael Carrick’s side are 13th in the table after four games but, City mitigation aside, several areas need attention Manchester United are 13th in the Premier League, having taken four points from their first four games: a 2-0 defeat at Hull, 5-2 win against Ipswich, 2-2 draw at Everton and the 1-0 defeat by Manchester City…

Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs

Economists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of pounds Economists have urged the chancellor, John Healey, to press the Bank of England to slow down its bond-selling programme that has already cost the exchequer billions of pounds. The Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC)…

How did they get the Madring track so wrong? - F1 Q&A

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

Mahomes back in business as Chiefs brush past Broncos

Highlights of Denver Broncos at the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL.

BabyDoge acquires LimeWire as platform plans creator focused push

BabyDoge has acquired LimeWire and placed the internet-era file-sharing brand under new leadership, with the platform set to focus on decentralized storage, AI tools and direct services for digital creators. The BabyDoge team announced the acquisition on Sept.

Trump facing AI backlash in Congress as push for guardrails intensifies

President has dismissed anxieties over AI’s dangerous potential even as Democrats and some Republicans acknowledge risks Donald Trump is facing a rare backlash from the US Congress as Democrats and some Republicans push for guardrails on the world’s most powerful AI companies. Concerns over the dangerous potential of AI reached…

Equities: AI slowdown fears hit chip stocks – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid reports that US equities weakened as AI slowdown headlines triggered a sharp selloff in semiconductor names, dragging the broader S&P 500 lower.

Live updates: Bitcoin slides from nearly $80,000 as Senate votes on Clarity Act

Senators take a procedural vote on the crypto market structure bill later Tuesday. Bitcoin has given back 3% since touching $79,530 overnight, with XRP and zcash the only majors gaining ground.

U. S. DOJ seeks $61M in alleged Iran oil crypto proceeds

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Japanese Yen: Higher Q4 range projected – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Chong Hoon Park and Nicholas Chia expect the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to deliver a 25bps rate hike in September but maintain a gradual normalisation path.

Walker stars for Chiefs as Swift & Cruise watch on

New signing Kenneth Walker rushes for 173 yards as the Kansas City Chiefs begin their NFL season with a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.

British Pound pushes against five-week lows following mixed UK employment data

The British Pound (GBP) extends losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with the GBP/USD pair hovering a few pips above five-week lows near 1.3465 at the London session opening times.

Japan’s Katayama says will scrutinise budget requests for next fiscal year strictly going forward

Japanese Finance Minister (FM) Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that the official will not rely on deficit-covering bonds to fund the tax cut. Katayama added that government will scrutinise budget requests for next fiscal year strictly going forward.

XRPL Batch upgrade nears activation after developers fix 11 bugs

The XRP Ledger’s Batch V1.1 amendment has moved within one validator vote of starting its two-week activation process after developers fixed another 11 software issues uncovered during security reviews. RippleX said Monday that the latest review of Batch V1.1 identified…

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight was the UK employment report. The data was basically in-line with expectations across the board and didn't change much in terms of BoE interest rate expectations.

ECB policymakers agree: Inflation in Eurozone to remain high amid energy crisis

The Euro (EUR) is down 0.12% at around 1.1535 against the US Dollar (USD) in the early European trading session on Tuesday.

Indian Rupee: RBI support tempers depreciation risks versus US Dollar - MUFG

MUFG’s Michael Wan assesses Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) June 2026 FX measures and their impact on the Indian Rupee and USD/INR. He notes a large build-up of FX reserves and liquidity, and argues these measures have reduced tail risks of sharp INR depreciation.

UK labour market cools further as payrolls fall and wage growth slows

The key details: July ILO unemployment rate 4.9% vs 5.0% expected Prior 4.9% July employment change 67k vs 67k expected Prior 83k July average weekly earnings +3.9% vs +3.9% 3m/y expected Prior +4.1%; revised to +4.2% July average weekly earnings (ex bonus) +3.5% vs +3.5% 3m/y expected Prior +3.5% August payrolls change -26k…

British Pound drops against Japanese Yen after UK labor market data

The British Pound (GBP) faces slight selling pressure against the Japanese Yen (JPY), dropping to near 208.60 on Tuesday after the release of the United Kingdom (UK) labor market data for three months ending July.

Will Iraola's pressing game work at Liverpool?

"There are players who play every three days and have no issues, they can accept it and performances do not change too much," Andoni Iraola explained. "Then there are other players where the risk is bigger and the performances are different."

Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos for rest of season

The former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder joins Brazilian side Santos from his boyhood club Vasco da Gama.

Oil: Saudi pipeline outage supports prices – ING

ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Oil prices have surged as the Saudi East–West pipeline shutdown tightens supply and keeps ICE Brent near recent resistance around $110/bbl.

Ethereum and Base abandon joint account abstraction standard

Ethereum and Base developers have ended work on a common account abstraction standard after efforts to reconcile EIP-8141 and EIP-8130 failed, leaving the two networks to pursue separate transaction designs. Ethlabs developer Derek Chiang said Monday that the authors of…

How Maresca is tackling football's impossible job

Enzo Maresca seemingly took on an impossible job in the summer when replacing the legendary Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but is making it look an easy task in the early stages of his tenure.

4.9%: United Kingdom Unemployment Rate stays unchanged in its three months to July

The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate stayed at 4.9% in the three months to July after reporting 4.9% in the previous reading, data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Tuesday. The data came in below the market consensus of 5.0%.

The Rouse by China Miéville review – a mighty achievement from the ‘new weird’ author

Twenty years in the writing, this paranormal epic of cold war espionage and family tragedy is a quantum leap in terms of ambition and moral seriousness China Miéville’s epic new novel is presented as being “20 years in the making”. It is quite a testament to how extravagant – even Stakhanovite – his imagination is that during…

Premature review – sunny charm provides screwball energy for surprise-pregnancy comedy

First-time director Kevin Walls creates a film sweet-natured enough to cancel out some comedy misfires as flatmates Eilidh and Cameron prepare for parenthood The pram in the hallway is the enemy of good art, or so the famous quote goes . This sunny Scottish comedy, made on a minuscule budget, deals with the bit before the pram…

Help-to-buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money,’ review finds

Exclusive: George Osborne’s programme to reduce costs for first-time buyers delivered £25bn in social value in UK last year George Osborne’s scheme to reduce costs for first-time buyers represented “very high value for money”, according to a government review, bolstering the case of senior government figures who have been…

Through the looking glass: female stereotypes examined – in pictures

Taking the women of the 1950s as her role models, Jo Ann Chaus shoots compelling self-portraits that exhibit both strength and vulnerability

Why unwanted fridges are piling up at recycling centres across England and Wales

Capacity has been overwhelmed by heatwaves that have pushed white goods to breaking point “In Oxfordshire, recycling centres are filling almost three articulated lorries with discarded fridges every week,” says Simon Perry of W&S Waste Management, which runs a recycling centre in Ardley. Together, those fridges would cover an…

Signing of the Third Bilateral Swap Arrangement between Japan and Malaysia

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Leigh and Wakefield ready for Eliminators rematch

Leigh Leopards and Wakefield Trinity faced each other in the final round of the regular season, with the latter taking the spoils, but everyone knows that things change when elimination is on the line.

XRP Ledger is one vote away from starting its next big payments upgrade

Batch V1.1 would let users bundle up to eight linked transactions into one operation, with 27 of 35 trusted validators now backing the change.

USD/CAD Price Forecast: Tests 50-day EMA barrier amid potential bullish breakout

USD/CAD continues its winning streak for the fifth consecutive day, trading around 1.3910 during Asian hours on Tuesday.

Balancer wind-down proposed as post-exploit revenue fails to recover

Balancer has proposed shutting down its decentralized exchange protocol and returning more than $9 million in remaining treasury assets to BAL holders after its post-exploit operating plan failed to generate enough revenue. Balancer Labs CEO Marcus Hardt laid out the…

Bitcoin options lead $16.6B Q3 crypto expiry

Nearly $16.6B in Bitcoin and Ethereum options is positioned for Q3 expiry, with calls exceeding puts as traders await the Fed decision.

Sarkisian: Ohio St. should be rewarded for playing Texas

After a dramatic 24-23 comeback victory over then-No. 1 Ohio State, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said the Buckeyes should be rewarded for playing a marquee matchup in a nonconference game.

Strategy prioritizes $950 million STRC buyback over expanding its Bitcoin treasury

From July 20 to Sept. 13, STRC repurchases absorbed about $2.57 for every $1 Strategy spent buying Bitcoin.

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

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

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.

CLARITY Act odds fall to 16% as key Democrats resist GOP’s ‘final’ offer

Banking groups also said the GOP’s final text leaves stablecoin reward loopholes, while tribal gaming interests warn that its prediction market provisions threaten tribal sovereignty.

Indian Rupee declines further as US Treasury Yields extend rally

The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its previous week’s downfall against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with the USD/INR rising to near 95.85 in the opening session.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Flatlines above 110.00, bearish outlook persists

The AUD/JPY cross trades on a flat note around 110.20 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday. Markets might turn cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) interest rate decision later on Friday.

U. S. 10-year Treasury yield hits 5.012% as oil jumps

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10-year Treasury yields hit 5.02% as bond market sends a warning ahead of the Fed

If there's one thing to note from the way we are starting off the week, it is that the bond market isn't waiting around for the Fed. 10-year Treasury yields have now pushed up to 5.02%, continuing what has been a relentless climb in recent weeks on the back of stubborn inflation, higher oil prices, and the prospect of a more…

WTI Price Forecast: Retakes $99.00 as bulls eye further gains amid Middle East jitters

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – attracts fresh buyers following the previous day's two-way price swings and climbs back above the $99.00 mark during the Asian session on Tuesday.

TV tonight: it’s the final chapter of the landmark 7 Up series

Oscar-winner Asif Kapadia takes the reins for a last catchup with the 70-year-olds. Plus: a year in the life of Gemma Collins.

Mahomes makes winning return as Chiefs storm past Broncos

Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns on debut while Patrick Mahomes made his return from knee surgery as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 31-10 on Monday night.

Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut

The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.

U. S. DOJ seeks $61 million in what it calls Iran's crypto-laundered black market oil sales

Prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture complaint against what they call Iran's illegal crypto proceeds that are used to fund its military.

Why Pietersen will add unfiltered challenge that England need - Finn

Kevin Pietersen can be blunt and forthright and there is no better time than now to add that challenge to England's white-ball set-up, says Steven Finn.

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Yarmouth's Eastern Festival kicks off

Day one of the Eastern Festival at Yarmouth begins on Tuesday, featuring some exciting novices, plus action from Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton all live on Sky Sports Racing.

Wolff issues title warning despite Antonelli's growing lead

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli must remain wary about the potential of unexpected "black swan events" derailing his championship bid despite the Italian driver's large points lead.

Tennis scores: WTA Sao Paulo and Guadalajara Open

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Indonesian Rupiah weakens amid stronger US Dollar, higher oil prices

Indonesian rupiah weakened as rising oil prices raised inflation fears and threatened the net oil importer's fiscal position.

CoinEx to shut down exchange after nearly nine years

CoinEx will wind down after nine years, ending spot trading Sept. 29 and withdrawals Dec.

Japanese Yen sticks to losses against bullish USD as traders await Fed, BoJ meetings loom

The USD/JPY pair sticks to a positive bias for the second straight day and trades above mid-154.00s during the Asian session on Tuesday amid a broadly firmer US Dollar (USD). Spot prices, however, lack bullish conviction as traders seem hesitant ahead of this week's key central bank events.

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

Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

Solana transactions just got more than 3 times bigger, narrowing the gap with Ethereum

Transaction V1 raises Solana’s limit to 4,096 bytes from 1,232, giving developers more room for multi-step trades, company-wallet approvals and privacy proofs.

Asian stocks trade mixed, AI stocks and oil prices in focus

Asian equities trade mixed on Tuesday as traders weighed Middle East tensions and calls by industry figures for a slowdown in AI development.

Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch

The militant group in Yemen captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, near the chokepoint of the Bab al-Mandab strait Yemen’s Houthi militants have seized two strategic islands in the Red Sea, reinforcing the Iran-backed group’s ability to control a key shipping route, as concerns mount that the world is facing a new…

CoinEx to cease operation after 9 years, citing ‘significant’ crypto contraction

CoinEx said falling trading volumes and liquidity, along with rising regulatory and compliance costs, had exceeded “reasonable boundaries,” with withdrawals remaining open until Dec. 22.

Gold struggles below $4,300, near one-month low as USD sticks to gains ahead of Fed

Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on its modest Asian session uptick on Tuesday and remains close to a one-month low, which it touched the previous day.

Democrats send counteroffer to Republicans over Clarity Act provisions

Democratic Senators were said to be meeting late Monday to discuss the latest proposed draft text.

Digital ID comes of age as pubs and bars get go-ahead for biometric scan tech

New laws coming into force this week aim to streamline age checks although old-style plastic IDs will still be allowed Younger drinkers in England and Wales will be able to prove their age with a digital ID starting this week as new laws give pubs, off-licences, nightclubs and restaurants the right to use biometric scanning…

Benedict Cumberbatch on his Earth-saving eco film: ‘We are in the last grab of the extraction era’

From Obama’s chef to a big cat obsessive, the actor has gathered experts from Alaska, the Amazon and beyond for a film about how to heal our besieged planet. He talks about naysayers, elephant tusks – and the wonders of venison Benedict Cumberbatch is dreading stepping outside.

Dodgers seal 14th consecutive playoff berth, 'one of the goals'

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 14th consecutive playoff berth with a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Monday night behind Tarik Skubal's seven shutout innings and home runs by Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernandez.

Eagles' Dickerson (knee) to IR, says he was 'complete liability' in opener

The Eagles are placing left guard Landon Dickerson on injured reserve because of a knee injury, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, meaning he will miss at least the next four games.

Vikings' O'Connell says he doesn't fault Packers for hit on Murray

The hit that caused Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray's concussion was a "violent, physical play" but was not objectionable, coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday.

NHL star Alex Ovechkin appears in campaign ad for pro-Putin United Russia party

Capitals star is long-time supporter of Russian leader Ovechkin is NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer , has appeared in a campaign ad for the United Russia party, which supports Vladimir Putin, as he prepares for the new hockey season. The Russian business newspaper Vedomosti…

For the first time, the US military confirms it has deployed weapons in orbit

"The United States now has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force."

Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards

The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil holds near highs

Nikkei rebounds as Kospi slips, AI capex jitters split Asian markets China's factories outperform as consumption and investment lag behind BoE decision preview: Goldman sees hold, but watches for hawkish hints China August retail sales +0.4% y/y (expected +0.6%) Korea and Taiwan back in favour as BlackRock lifts emerging…

Team to beat? Sleeper pick? MLB insiders predict playoff favorites, toughest contenders

Brewers or Dodgers? Yankees or Rays?

A potential Triple Crown? Will he win MVP? Breaking down Yordan Alvarez's 2026 season

Alvarez's offensive campaign stands alone. Here's his status in the MVP race and more.

Patrick Mahomes triumphant on NFL return as Chiefs beat up misfiring Broncos

Denver Broncos 10–31 Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs QB throws two TDs on return from torn ACL Kenneth Walker III rushes for 173 yards on debut Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns on his Chiefs debut, stealing some of the spotlight from Patrick Mahomes as Kansas City defeated the Denver Broncos 31-10 on…

Balancer eyes wind-down after restructuring fails to revive revenue

Balancer cut costs and shipped new products after restructuring, but Marcus Hardt says v3 failed to replace legacy revenue as November’s $128 million exploit continued to weigh on adoption.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Hovers around 178.50 within oversold territory

EUR/JPY gains ground for the second consecutive day, trading around 178.70 during Asian hours on Tuesday. Technical analysis of the daily chart indicates the currency cross remains within the descending channel pattern, signalling an ongoing bearish bias.

Emmys 2026: Widow’s Bay dominates as Matthew Rhys and Jean Smart land historic wins

Rhys becomes first actor to win lead acting awards for different shows in the same night, while Hacks’ Smart is the first woman to win for every season of a show Emmys 2026: red carpet looks and outfits at TV’s biggest night – in pictures In the Hacks v Widow’s Bay Emmys battle, it’s we – the audience – who are the real winners…

U. S. House panel shares crypto tax bill ahead of hearing later this week

The House Ways and Means Committee published a crypto tax bill addressing de minimis transactions, staking and other issues for which the industry's clamored for policies.

Bitcoin slips to $77,800 as Senate Clarity Act vote nears and oil prices climb

Bitcoin pulls back from $79,000 as the Senate prepares to vote on the Clarity Act and oil prices rise.

Coinbase-backed Base just exposed the uncomfortable truth about Ethereum’s L2s

Ethereum and Coinbase-backed layer-2 network Base have abandoned an effort to agree on how the next generation of crypto wallets should work. On Sept.

Swiss Franc remains under pressure against US Dollar, Fed’s policy in focus

The Swiss Franc (CHF) is down against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with the USD/CHF pair trading slightly higher at around 0.8178 in the Asian session.

China's factories outperform as consumption and investment lag behind

The data reinforces a now familiar pattern in China's recovery: export-facing industry holding up while domestic demand and investment lag, a mix that tends to support producer-heavy sectors and China-exposed exporters more than domestically focused consumer names. The investment miss, alongside retail sales undershooting…

AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

United States Dollar Index strengthens above 99.50 as Fed rate hike bets rise

The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 99.60 in the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The DXY edges higher on expectations of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike on Wednesday.

New Zealand Dollar remains subdued following release of China’s economic data

NZD/USD extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 0.5760 during Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair remains as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) holds losses following the release of key economic data from China, New Zealand’s close trading partner.

Australian Dollar remains depressed below mid-0.7100s vs bullish USD after Chinese data

The AUD/USD pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's modest bounce from the 0.7100 neighborhood, or an over three-week low, and trades with a negative bias for the second straight day on Tuesday.

Hyrox changes rules and apologises for allowing Australian athlete who soiled herself to continue

Australian Joanna Wietrzyk went on to win fitness race in Beijing Hyrox admits making mistake by ‘not reacting immediately’ Organisers of the global indoor fitness competition Hyrox have apologised and pledged immediate rule changes after an Australian athlete was allowed to finish and win an event in Beijing despite soiling…

China’s Retail Sales rise 0.4% in August, Industrial Production up 5.2%

China’s Retail Sales rose 0.4% year-over-year (YoY) in August vs. a rise of 0.8% expected and a 0.6% growth in July, the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Tuesday.

China August retail sales +0.4% y/y (expected +0.6%)

I'll be back with details and implications soon. Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (YoY) (Aug) -7.2% expected -7.2%, prior -6.7% Retail Sales (YoY) (Aug) 0.4% expected 0.8%, prior 0.6% Industrial Production (YoY) (Aug) 5.2% expected 4.8%, prior 4.5% This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Voting rights advocates welcome supreme court decision to stop Trump administration from restricting mail ballots– as it happened

This live blog is now closed. Supreme court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections Sign up for the Breaking News US email Donald Trump has claimed there is a “SICK conspiracy” against artificial intelligence and data centers in response to the growing calls for greater checks on AI development.

British Pound drifts lower below 1.3500 as Fed hike bets rise, UK jobs data loom

The GBP/USD pair loses momentum to around 1.3490 during Asian trading hours on Tuesday. Expectations of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike on Wednesday provide some support to the US Dollar (USD) against the British Pound (GBP).

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $63.00 amid rising inflation, Treasury yields

Silver price (XAG/USD) falls for the second successive day, trading around $63.20 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Tuesday. Silver could face further depreciation as elevated oil prices heighten expectations for a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

Euro remains depressed below mid-1.1500s vs bullish USD as focus remains on FOMC

The EUR/USD pair attracts some sellers for the fourth straight day and trades below mid-1.1500s during the Asian session on Tuesday, just above a one-month low touched the previous day.

Jensen Huang took a call from Trump, and showed off something else, too

When Jensen Huang took a live call from Trump, some of us were more focused the phone he used to take it.

China home prices keep falling in August as property slump drags on

The modest easing in the annual rate of decline, from a 3.2% drop in July to 3.0% in August, is unlikely to shift the broader narrative that China's property correction remains a persistent drag on domestic demand rather than a market approaching stabilisation. With real estate historically representing a large share of Chinese…

Ethereum builders face a choice between locking up too much cash or relying on trusted brokers

Lido’s ePBS debate exposes costs that could favor trusted payments, while relay auctions may still help builders compete.

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7670 vs. 6.7698 previous

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 6.7670 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7698 and 6.7051euters estimate.

Canadian Dollar consolidates near 1.3900 as oil gains offset bullish USD ahead of Fed

The USD/CAD pair holds steady near the 1.3900 mark during the Asian session on Tuesday, stalling the previous day's modest pullback from a nearly two-week top.

WTI rises above $98.50 amid Middle East supply fears

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around $98.60 per barrel during the Asian hours on Tuesday. Crude oil prices appreciate as traders continue to navigate heightened uncertainty over global supply.

Democrats push back on GOP’s ‘final’ CLARITY offer with counterproposal: Politico

Some Democrats remain dissatisfied with the bill’s crypto ethics provisions and will be sending a counterproposal just hours before a key procedural vote.

Japanese Yen weakens as Fed rate hike looms

The USD/JPY pair gains ground to near 154.55 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) as traders ramp up their bets on a US interest rate hike in September.

AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC

US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".

Cruz expects Senate vote on Protect College Sports Act this week or next

With college football in full swing, proponents of the Protect College Sports Act have launched an all-out blitz to push the legislation through the Senate before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks.

Monken expects to stick with Watson as Browns' QB1 vs. Bucs

Browns coach Todd Monken said Monday that he expects Deshaun Watson to remain as the team's starting quarterback this Sunday at the Buccaneers.

Steelers' McCarthy noncommittal on Porter's timeline to return

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy was noncommittal on the cornerback's timeline to return to game action.

Gov. Landry pleas for 'Southern hospitality' in Kiffin's return to Ole Miss

LSU Governor Jeff Landry and Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said they hope there will not be any security issues when Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford on Saturday.

A new XRPL upgrade could concentrate XRP ownership inside banks instead of retail wallets

Pending sponsorship rules could shift reserves and fees to businesses, whose ability to release capital would depend on user funding and exit rules.

See the Emmys 2026 red carpet looks

The 78th Emmy Awards are Monday night. See the stars as they arrived.

Emmys 2026: Here's the list of winners

The Pitt and Widow's Bay took home the top prizes in television at the Emmy Awards on Monday night. And actor Matthew Rhys became the first person to win in two lead acting categories in one night.

Iran's President Pezeshkian: Our demands are the same as our previous demands

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Calvert-Lewin and Leeds bully Newcastle in dominant victory

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Kennedy Center says it's close to bankruptcy and will not be able to pay staff "within weeks"

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Manchester derby mess shows VAR's quest for perfection is doomed to fail

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Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 2: How far does Ohio State fall?

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The biggest questions from Week 1: Are Giants legit? What happened to Dallas' new D?

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SEC's Sankey says CFP expansion not foregone conclusion

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Tennessee starting tight end Davis has season-ending ACL injury

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Bitcoin price nears $80K as Trump signals Iran talks

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Trump Says He 'Likes' Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Bipartisan Pushback

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Ministers seek law change to make £72m donations to Reform illegal

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OpenAI stuck fighting Musk antitrust suit after Apple finds a way out

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Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada

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Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 with Siri AI and Liquid Glass refinements

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Pollock: I want to explore new avenues... and new sports

England star Henry Pollock would consider playing abroad or changing sports altogether and has an open-minded approach to his career as talks with Northampton Saints continue.

Gold gets squeezed by 5% Treasury yields as FOMC week begins

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Avalanche to power UAEPASS Digital Vault serving 12.5M users

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Microsoft Unveils 'Humanist AI' Code of Conduct, Asks the Public to Poke Holes in It

Mustafa Suleyman's AI unit wants feedback for six weeks before the document guides model training in 2027.

Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm

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AI leaders want to hit the brakes after years of reckless speed

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China dismisses AI ‘fearmongering’ as spy chief warns of threat to Communist party rule

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Bitcoin tops $79K, oil falls as Trump says Iran war could end

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Pollock denies signing Northampton deal and is ‘open to every opportunity’

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India’s tokenized bond pilot starts with institutions, with retail access planned next

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Bitmine buys 27,180 ETH as Tom Lee eyes year-end crypto rally

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Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday

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Trump: AI will be the greatest economic development engine in history

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Henry Pollock continues to play hardball in his negotiations over a Northampton Saints contract extension, insisting he is still open to offers from elsewhere.

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Eight banking groups on Monday said they want tighter limits on stablecoin rewards, keeping the ongoing banks-versus-crypto dispute alive in Congress.

Strive adds 469 Bitcoin to reach 25,000 BTC treasury

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$55 million Aave stablecoin pool sees just $4.4 million available for withdrawals

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Crypto Market Has 'Definitely Not Priced In' Clarity Act Surprise, Says Bernstein

Ethics and banking concessions have improved the crypto bill’s prospects, analysts say, but Democratic support remains uncertain.

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Euro slides against the Pound as a UK jobs test looms

EUR/GBP slides on Monday, trading around 0.8560 as the Euro (EUR) side of the cross is underpinned by a European Central Bank (ECB) that remains hawkish. The pair hit a two-week low of 0.8554 earlier in the day before the Pound (GBP) gained some ground.

Bob Mackie, designer who dressed Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher, dies at 87

The visionary costume and fashion designer was known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his eye-catching celebrity looks.

Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review

Valve's new $1,059 VR hardware tries to revive an abandoned VR "revolution."

Fashion app Daydream uses Apple Intelligence to help you shop the outfits in your camera roll

Thanks to the launch of iOS 27, Daydream's app now includes features that can turn saved outfit photos into shoppable results and search for products through Siri without opening the app.

Bitcoin mining in September 2026: How to mine Bitcoin and earn $7,700 in profits monthly

CryptoQuant says several key on-chain and demand indicators have entered bullish territory following Bitcoin’s 24% rally, suggesting that the cryptocurrency may be in the early stages of a new bull market. Over the past week, CryptoQuant’s Bull Score Index surged…

US seeks “step-by-step” agreement with Iran citing Pakistani sources

Headline news is helping to push oil back down. Below is some of those headlines: The US is seeking a “step-by-step” agreement with Iran, according to ILNA, citing Pakistani sources.

British Pound buckles as US yields rise puts Fed in command

The British Pound (GBP/USD) tested five-week lows of 1.3464 and trimmed some of its earlier losses on Monday, but it remains in the red, down 0.23% amid a light economic docket in the US and the UK as both countries' central banks get ready to release their monetary policy decisions on Wednesday and

Butter late than never: Paris gets its first boutique entirely dedicated to butter

From croissants to sauces, crêpes to kouign-amann (the Breton butter cake which will make any gourmand melt), France knows a thing or two about butter. Now, its capital has its own dedicated butter shop.

Bitcoin exchanges can reduce quantum exposure before a network upgrade

Coinbase's September workshop shows signature choices and operational migration must advance together across exchanges, wallets and key-management systems.

Unions to intervene on political funding as TUC chief warns ‘super-rich’ threaten democracy

UK general secretaries had been split on issue but sources say they are likely to back strong words calling for action Trade unions are set to launch an intervention on Tuesday on political donations after the head of Britain’s trade union movement, Paul Nowak, said the government must act to “stop the super-rich corrupting…

US borrowing costs hit 5% for first time since 2023 amid bond sell-off

Soaring oil prices of above $108 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure stoke inflation fears US government borrowing costs have risen to 5% for the first time since 2023 as soaring oil prices fuelled by the war in the Middle East trigger an intensifying sell-off in the global bond market. The yield – in effect…

SEC Grants Exemptive Relief from Certain Inline XBRL Filing or Submission Requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an order granting exemptive relief from certain Inline XBRL requirements adopted on Dec. 16, 2024.

UK government moves to acquire Speciality Steel UK; AI stocks hit by calls for slowdown – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news AI-linked stocks fall after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development AI CEOs say they need to slow the pace of development. But will they?

Trump: Military conflict with Iran "will not be long"

I'm starting to get the sense that Trump saw some bad polls this morning. I hope everyone realizes that price increases throughout America were caused by Sleepy Joe Biden and the Biden Administration, not by “TRUMP.” Even Oil was higher under Biden than it is right now, and we prevented Iran from having a Nuclear Weapon!

24/7 tokenized markets could expose a weekend dollar funding gap, GSN CEO warns

DBS and Citi have completed a cross-border dollar payment within minutes over a weekend using tokenized deposits, testing an always-on transfer system while raising questions about final settlement, liquidity and foreign exchange pricing. According to Ryan Kirkley, CEO and co-founder…

"Offensively cheap": Solar power is looking up

Chinese-made panels on rooftops across the world are changing the facts of life for big utilities.

Microsoft’s new AI ‘code of conduct’ tells models not to hack systems or trick humans

The code of conduct lays out general principles that Microsoft AI models should uphold — supporting humans rather than replacing them, for instance, and accelerating human flourishing — as well as specific safety constraints meant to implement those principles.

S&P Global backs Kaiko as Series B reaches $110M

The investment brings together major financial institutions as Kaiko expands its data infrastructure for tokenized securities and onchain financial markets.

Government moves to nationalise Speciality Steel UK to protect 1,300 jobs

Firm, once part of Sanjeev Gupta’s empire, fell into administration last year but has failed to find buyer Business news – live updates One of Britain’s steelworks is to come into public ownership after the government said it would take over Yorkshire-based Speciality Steel UK (SSUK). Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary…

Jeremy Thomas obituary

Film producer who enjoyed his greatest success with the 1987 epic The Last Emperor for which he won an Oscar Asked whether he had ever cautioned restraint from a director, the film producer Jeremy Thomas replied: “My nature would be to go further and see what we can get away with.” Thomas, who has died aged 77, was an expert in…

Kraken launches xStocks vaults with yields on tokenized stocks

Kraken has launched three xStocks vaults offering estimated net yields of up to 2% on tokenized versions of Nvidia shares and two U. S.-listed exchange-traded funds.

‘A double entendre in every crevice’: what, beyond near-naked tennis, is Sydney Sweeney’s game?

With her new, semi-nude advert for sports site Novig, the actor cements her reputation as the anti-woke poster girl. But is it real – or just provocation with a soft porn gaze?

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Las Vegas

Las Vegas will be Waymo's 15th commercial robotaxi market.

Bitmine Adds $68 Million in Ethereum as Holdings Near 6 Million ETH

The purchase brings the company closer to its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum’s supply, with most of its tokens earning staking rewards.

DevFest is back

DevFest 2026 is back and here’s how you can connect with one of the more than 800 global events to build, secure, and scale in the agentic AI era.

A bipartisan coalition of 17 state attorneys generals urge Senate to reject Clarity Act

The state AGs said they were concerned the crypto legislation might restrict their ability to bring securities and commodities cases tied to online scams.

Did you solve it? Do you have the brain of an engineer?

The answers to today’s puzzles Earlier today I set four engineering puzzles. Here they are again with solutions.

Bitmine projects $334M in annual staking revenue from $15.8B crypto treasury

Bitmine now has more than 5 million ETH staked, turning most of its Ether holdings into a recurring income stream as it continues to accumulate.

Sunday in the Park With George musical cancelled, after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey both drop out

The star-studded Sondheim musical has hit the buffers after a second star, Jonathan Bailey, joined his Wicked colleague Ariana Grande and left the production First, it was Ariana Grande who dropped out . Then her co-star Jonathan Bailey followed her out the door.

New corners, new lights for 2028 Volvo XC40

The Swedish automaker gives its small SUV a sympathetic makeover.

Here’s what’s new in the final CLARITY Act before Tuesday’s Senate vote

Senate Republicans rewrote key parts of the CLARITY Act as they made a final push for Democratic votes Tuesday. “This text is truly bipartisan and includes more than 120 of Democrats’ demands,” Sen.

Coinbase CEO says tokenized stocks should hold real securities

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called for tokenized stocks to carry full backing from real securities as the exchange seeks to connect global investors with a U. S.

Strategy Buys Back $139 Million of STRC, Bitcoin Stack Frozen for Second Week

The Bitcoin treasury firm slowed its preferred-stock buyback from last week's $176 million pace and left its 845,050 BTC untouched, per a Monday SEC filing.

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech

The American rapper will no longer support Sheeran’s US leg of Loop tour after comments at MetLife Stadium show Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of the US leg of Ed Sheeran ’s Loop tour, after the American rapper drew headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In a brief…

How did the Guardian cover Oasis at Knebworth 1996? Well … we didn’t

Noel Gallagher told fans ‘this is history’ but the paper opted to review support act the Charlatans instead, as that band returned from tragedy • News: Oasis announce 2027 tour, including return to Knebworth 30 years after historic concerts Over two days in August 1996, Oasis played to 250,000 people at Knebworth House in…

Israeli minister threatens to strip Israeli film-makers of citizenship over Gaza documentary NAZA

Miki Zohar accuses Oscar-winning directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor of ‘treason against the state’ ‘They know the house they are bombing is full of children’: NAZA’s directors on their devastating film about Israeli intelligence Israel’s culture minister has called for the Oscar-winning Israeli directors of NAZA , a…

Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg

Given that these departed board members were those who voted to put Mullenweg on a paid leave of absence to begin with, it makes sense that a board shakeup has taken place.

New York AG leads 17 state officials against CLARITY Act

A bipartisan group of 17 state attorneys general has urged the U. S.

Strive buys 469 Bitcoin, lifting treasury to 25,000 BTC

Strive has purchased 469 Bitcoin for about $36.6 million, raising its corporate treasury to exactly 25,000 BTC as of Sep. 11.

Phones are the new cigarettes: why restaurants are discouraging and even banning them

Would you hand in your phone at the door in exchange for a free bottle of wine? One restaurateur has tried that – and there are now many other gambits that are encouraging us to connect Name: Phone bans.

Kaiko raises Series B to $110 million as S&P Global leads investment

S&P Global has led a strategic investment in crypto data provider Kaiko that has expanded the company’s Series B funding round to $110 million as it builds data infrastructure for tokenized capital markets. Kaiko said Monday that BNP Paribas, Bpifrance,…

Why Trump Backed Tougher Ethics Rules in Clarity Act, and Why the Crypto Industry Thinks It Can Pass

Republicans' "last, best and final offer" wins Trump's backing on stronger ethics rules and concedes on DeFi and stablecoin sticking points, but it's unclear if enough Democrats will cross over Tuesday.

Zcash price holds $1,100 as leverage flush threatens deeper pullback

Zcash price remains under pressure after retreating from its multi-year high, with technical and liquidation data pointing to $1,100 as the key level determining its next move. According to data from crypto.news, Zcash (ZEC) price traded near $1,139 on Sep.…

Why are AI’s biggest companies suddenly asking to slow down?

AI’s biggest labs are suddenly calling for a slower pace of development. Is it because AI risks are catching up with the technology, or because the economics of the race are getting harder to justify?

'Come witness the fitness. It shall be a sight to behold': Oasis announce 38 new dates for global tour in 2027

"Today is gonna be the day..." Fans of the Manchester rock band get an eagerly anticipated fresh round of shows, after their massive Oasis: Live '25 reunion tour...

Christine Lagarde: A new age of capital: growth, sovereignty and AI

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Christine Lagarde: A new age of capital: growth, sovereignty and AI”.

Crispin Odey loses appeal against lifetime ban from UK financial services industry

Judges uphold ruling that financier tried to ‘frustrate’ investigations into harassment claims against him The former hedge fund boss Crispin Odey has lost a legal challenge to overturn his lifetime ban from the City for trying to “frustrate” investigations into sexual harassment allegations against him. A ruling by judges at…

Clarity Act odds surge on prediction markets, but crypto bill still faces long road

Kalshi and Polymarket bettors sharply raised the chances of U. S.

Best on-chain, DEX & Defi aata APIs in 2026: Free & paid options

Building with on-chain data in 2026 can mean several very different things, depending on whether a product needs DEX market data, wallet intelligence, DeFi protocol metrics or raw blockchain activity. A trading terminal may need liquidity pools, swaps, OHLCV and…

Perplexity Portable Computer Is Now Available on Windows, Powered by NVIDIA RTX

As local models become more capable, AI agents can handle more work directly on a PC while keeping sensitive information on the device. Portable Computer is a local version of the agent Perplexity Computer that plans and carries out multistep tasks.

Oasis announce 2027 tour, including return to Knebworth 30 years after historic concerts

After 2025’s wildly lucrative reunion, the Gallagher brothers will tour the UK, Ireland and US, and revisit the Hertfordshire site of their greatest live triumph • From the archive: How did the Guardian cover Oasis at Knebworth 1996? Well … we didn’t Oasis have finally confirmed new tour dates for 2027, including their…

Australia’s outdated technology is vulnerable to AI hacking attacks, signals chief says

Abigail Bradshaw says ‘enormous’ amounts of money required to update systems that people now expect to be constantly available Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One of Australia’s top intelligence agencies has warned that AI attacks could…

Only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: What happens when OpenAI ships your roadmap?

If you're building an AI company, the question isn't whether foundation models will continue to evolve. It's whether your company will continue creating value as they do.

BlackRock’s staking Ethereum ETF pays yield but investors still prefer its $9 billion ETHA fund

September 11 data show demand for both ETHA and ETHB, with a wide trading gap but similar median spreads.

Superhuman acquires YC-backed notetaker Fathom as productivity platforms push for agentic work

The notetaker offers a generous free plan, and that has resulted in over 400,000 monthly active users. The company said that over 1 million people have recorded meetings until now.

Consensus heads to Hong Kong for third year with expanded focus on AI

Consensus Hong Kong will focus on institutional adoption of digital assets and the growing role of artificial intelligence in the future of money.

Morning Minute: Clarity Act Odds Soar as Trump Agrees to Ethics Provisions

What had been written off is now very back alive ahead of a key vote on Tuesday, followed by a pivotal FOMC on Wednesday. Big week ahead...

Don’t let perfect be the enemy of Clarity

On September 15, the Senate has the chance to show that it can address issues in a reasonable timeframe, rather than waiting for the next market failure to act, writes the Blockchain Association's Summer Mersinger.

F1 in Madrid: Like Monaco but twice as long and none of the glamour

Formula 1’s latest venue might be fun to drive, but the race was processional and dull.

Hear how AI can engineer nature’s comeback at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Not long ago, bringing an extinct species back to life belonged to science fiction. Today, it's the mission of a billion-dollar startup.

Here is the revised Clarity Act ethics provision Donald Trump has agreed to

The new Clarity Act draft would force divestiture and give state attorneys general the ability to sue to enforce the ethics provision.

‘The eye-gouging was very, very satisfying’: how we made cave horror classic The Descent

‘The child crawler whose head I crush with my boot was only 11, bless him. It was actually me stamping on a cauliflower’ I was introduced to Christian Colson at Celador Films off the back of [2002 horror film] Dog Soldiers, and I pitched them a project – actually a feature-length version of my student graduation film – about…

'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges

Burnham says those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.

Poland crowns its best bird imitator as crowds flock to Warsaw for annual competition

Crowds gathered for Poland’s annual Bird Imitation Championships, where competitors battled to recreate the calls of the country's native bird species.

Kaiko extends Series B funding round to $110 million with S&P Global, BNP Paribas

Financial rating giant S&P Global joined top traditional banks and exchange operators to fund Kaiko's expansion into continuous market data services

The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer's tip for finding a hit? Don't look for one

Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.

OpenAI urges UK lawmakers to rein in technology amid growing safety fears

Company behind ChatGPT tells ministers to seize ‘political window’ on regulation as cross-party committee warns of rising threats to human rights UK politics live – latest updates OpenAI has urged British lawmakers to capitalise on renewed fears over AI safety and impose legislation reining in the technology. The company…

Trump: The only guradrail that AI needs is a high IQ President

Trump won't be swayed by talk of AI doom. He writes: The only control or “guardrails” that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.

MetaMask Adds New Wallet Protections Against Crypto Scams

MetaMask’s latest safeguards flag suspicious transfers and stop transactions that don’t match their previews.

We’re exploring a potential data center in Lea County, New Mexico.

Google is exploring a new data center project in Lea County, New Mexico. While discussions are ongoing, we recognize residents are asking questions about data center dev…

5 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The last day to apply for an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Sept 18. Just 5 days left.

A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup from a former Spotify leader for making music apps

Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.

A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup offering fun music apps without any AI prompting

Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.

Another Bitcoin liquidity test arrives with Tuesday’s US tax deadline

September 15 payments could absorb bank reserves before the Fed decision, while Treasury spending and Fed tools can cushion pressure.

Fragmented regulations limit stablecoin adoption in international finance: WTO head

Stablecoins may reduce trade finance friction, fragmented regulatory regimes limit their adoption to just 3% of global payments, according to the World Trade Organization.

HYPE price could suffer as Binance takes its revenue: Alice Liu

Token buybacks have pushed Hyperliquid to all time highs, but Alice Liu from CoinMarketCap warns that Binance poses a threat to the revenue stream it depends on to pay for them.

Heleket brings crypto payments, conversion and payouts under one roof

Accepting crypto has become easier for online businesses, but managing what happens before and after a customer sends a payment can still involve several moving parts. A merchant needs to generate the payment, confirm that the correct amount has arrived…

Fed data shows hedge funds added $400 billion before Bitcoin’s September rate test

The Q2 snapshot points to larger gross books, but any crypto spillover still depends on funding stress after the FOMC.

Beck: Ride Lonesome review – stunning end to the heartache trilogy of Sea Change and Morning Phase

(Iliad/Capitol) On his first album in seven years, Beck keeps the quality control extremely high as he surveys mid-50s malaise in the wake of divorce The last time Beck released an album it was 2019 and the singer-songwriter found himself in a strange and unenviable position. In some quarters, the arrival of Hyperspace was…

Piero Cipollone: The future of euro cash: trusted today, designed for tomorrow

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Piero Cipollone: The future of euro cash: trusted today, designed for tomorrow”.

Solana price holds $100 as it nears symmetrical triangle breakout

Solana price traded near $101.50 on Sep. 14 after a late-week rebound defended the $98–$100 support zone, but a tightening 4-hour triangle and heavy liquidation clusters on both sides of the market point to a larger move ahead.

Bitmine adds $68 million in ether as Tom Lee sees more upside catalysts ahead

The Ethereum treasury firm is closing in on its 5% accumulation goal as Lee points to a rising ETH-BTC ratio and institutional demand.

Saudi east-west pipeline will be out of service for 3-5 weeks - report

The big question in energy markets this week is how long it will take to restore flows through the Saudi east-west pipeline. For background, this was the pipeline that was put into use at the start of the war and it directs oil across the country and to the Red Sea.

Israeli minister threatens to strip Israeli directors of citizenship over Venice-winning Gaza doc 'NAZA'

Israel’s culture minister has called for the Oscar-winning Israeli directors of 'NAZA', Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to be stripped of their citizenship. The documentary about the country’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza won Venice's Special Jury Prize.

In an age of superhero fatigue, Marvel’s best shot is to think small – and outside the box

Sebastian Stan says he pitched Marvel a mid-budget thriller starring his Winter Soldier character. Perhaps the studio should give it – and other modestly scaled vehicles – the green light Blink a little and you might think we are back in 2019.

Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO

Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two-thirds The fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after his refinery in Nigeria listed publicly in the continent’s biggest-ever initial public offering. If Monday’s flotation of…

Canada August CPI 3.0% y/y vs 3.0% expected

Prior was 3.0% CPY -0.1% m/m vs 0.0% expected BOC core 2.4% y/y vs 2.3% BOC core +0.1% m/m vs 0.2% CPI median 2.0% vs 2.0% expected (prior was 2.0%) CPI trim 1.9% vs 1.9% expected (prior was 1.9%) CPI common 2.6% vs 2.7% prior The numbers are generally in line with estimates but a touch lighter at the margin. The problem right…

Wall Street braces for a Monday meltdown – so why is Bitcoin holding near $78,000?

Nasdaq futures led early losses while software shares rose, leaving the cash session to test whether selling spreads.

Dogecoin ETFs struggled for buyers while rival XRP and Solana funds pulled in $3 billion

Bitwise's BWOW dogecoin ETF will close after 10 months, adding to weak demand across DOGE funds and raising a harder question for altcoin ETFs: What problem are they actually solving?

'Resident Evil', Tove Lo and Netflix's Monster: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Retrun to Raccoon City — if you dare — as Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' adaptation hits the big screen, while Netflix brings true crime chills in its latest season of 'Monster'. Here's what to look out for this week.

Trump agrees to stricter ethics rules to save Clarity Act crypto bill: AP

President Donald Trump agreed to expanded conflict-of-interest rules and state-level enforcement powers to secure key Senate votes for the Clarity Act.

I worked at Google DeepMind. You should listen to the warnings about AI | Alex Turner

We must stop companies from allowing AI to self-improve into an uncontrollable level of intelligence Major AI lab CEOs advocated for slowing the pace of AI development this weekend. They are right to be concerned: the field runs an extremely dangerous race towards superintelligent AI.

Touring can take musicians to isolating, anxious extremes. Access to therapy on the road is a vital support

I know from our early days how high-pressure road life can be. While big tours often hire therapists, grassroots acts can’t afford it.

Barrio Triste review – raw and dynamic portrait of anarchic slum life in 1980s Medellín

Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz’s debut feature shot using Betacam focuses on vibes over plot Best known as the creative mind behind the music videos of Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny, Stillz has risen to the top of the industry as an in-demand director and photographer. Interestingly, for his feature-film debut, Stillz…

Labor unions must unite against AI datacenters | Tyler Turner

Workers should start with a moratorium against building until our livelihoods and communities are protected For the surging number of Americans who now live alongside constantly humming computer-filled mega-warehouses, it is clear AI datacenters come with significant drawbacks. Opposition to datacenters grows on both sides of…

Ethereum price holds $2,500, but ADX signals weakness

Ethereum price traded near $2,510 on Sep. 14 as weak momentum and tighter US monetary-policy expectations prevented bulls from clearing the key $2,550 resistance level.

FCA considers exempting tokenized gold from fund rules to defend London market

The Financial Conduct Authority is exploring a bespoke regulatory framework with the Treasury to carve out digital gold from traditional fund laws.

investing Live European markets wrap: Oil surges, Fed rate hike bets rise as AI fears hit stocks

Headlines: Fed rate hike bets surge as Wall Street analysts converge on September move Oil prices climb again as Hormuz disruption and Saudi pipeline attack deepen inflation fears Gold tests the major $4,300 support again, as rate hike bets and rising oil threaten a breakdown Gold price risks deeper drop on break below $4,300…

Bank of Korea warns AI chip leverage threatens markets

The Bank of Korea warned that leveraged trades tied to Samsung and SK Hynix could amplify market volatility if the AI chip cycle weakens.

Leveraged funds rebuilt 1,669 BTC of Bitcoin futures shorts before Fed

CFTC data put their combined net short near 39,877 BTC, but rising longs complicate a directional bearish reading.

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs near $79,000 as stocks narrow declines

The Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting begins tomorrow, with nearly all now expecting the U. S.

Petrol and diesel prices hit highest since 2022

The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

EU cyber rules put crypto wallet makers on 24-hour reporting clock

Crypto wallet providers must submit an early vulnerability report within 24 hours and a full notification within 72 hours of exploits, or risk administrative fines of as much as $17.3 million.

How have interest rate expectations changed after last week's events?

Rate hikes by year-end BoE: 51 bps (57% probability of no change at the next meeting) 2027: 111 bps Fed: 50 bps (87% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) 2027: 91 bps BoJ: 43 bps (76% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) 2027: 111 bps RBA: 38 bps (85% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) 2027: 61 bps…

Bitget marks 8 years with multi-asset expansion

Bitget is celebrating eight years with a $3 million trading competition, expanded asset offerings and upgraded proof-of-reserves coverage.

Crypto market outperforms as call for slower AI development weighs on tech stocks

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 14, 2026

ByteDance secures $29.6B loan for AI expansion: Bloomberg

ByteDance signed a $29.6 billion loan involving 28 banks as the TikTok developer increases spending on AI chips and data centers.

India Begins Tokenizing Its $620 Billion Corporate Bond Market

SEBI and the RBI's "Demat 2.0" pilot issues corporate bonds as digital tokens and settles them with the wholesale digital rupee, with three companies already raising about $107 million.

India's inflation rises further to 4.82% in August, reinforcing rate hike expectations

India's retail inflation accelerated further in August, with headline CPI inflation rising to 4.82% y/y, up from 4.45% in July. Food inflation was even stronger, with the Consumer Food Price Index rising 5.95% from a year earlier.

Another public company has abandoned its Bitcoin treasury after selling the last 764 BTC

The company reported zero Bitcoin after sales completed Sept. 11, closing the position left after its earlier treasury retreat.

Bitcoin markets await Fed, BOE and BOJ decisions

Bitcoin traded near $78,100 before Fed, BOE and BOJ decisions and a Senate procedural vote on the CLARITY Act.

The powerful millionaires hiding in plain sight

They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.

Archaeologists baffled by huge Roman structure found in Budapest

Archaeologists in Budapest have uncovered a huge Roman building, but its original purpose still remains a mystery.

Seven assets enter Kraken liquidation window after withdrawals close Monday

Withdrawals close Sept. 14 at 14:00 UTC, ahead of Sept.

Bitcoin climbs to $78,000 as crypto sits out the AI selloff

Bitcoin rose 1.9% since midnight UTC while Nasdaq 100 index futures fell 1.65% on calls to slow AI development and crude gained almost 4% on a Saudi pipeline closure.

BNK Investment & Securities expands tokenized securities push with EverTreasure

BNK Investment & Securities has signed a strategic agreement with cultural-finance fintech EverTreasure to develop fractional investment and tokenized securities products tied to films, performances, musicals and artworks. South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported on Sept.

CLARITY Act vote meets Fed rate hike: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin traders brace for volatility as the CLARITY Act awaits a Senate vote to move forward and the Fed is due to announce its latest rate decision.

The Route to Cappyness review – capybara boosterism is an ode to the internet’s favourite rodent

From a cappy-cafe owner in Japan to an escaped capybara in the UK, this homespun film takes the temperature of an international obsession One of Midlands-based film-maker Sharon Walia’s previous works was The Keepers of the Pigs , proudly described on her production company’s website as “the first ever documentary about guinea…

The Emmys are Monday night. Here's how to watch

Noah Kahan will perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water" as part of the In Memoriam segment.

Symbiosis says recovered 15 BTC from bridge hack, offers 20% bounty

Symbiosis is offering a 20% bounty for information leading to asset recovery after the hacker refused to return the stolen funds for the same white-hat bounty.

Bitcoin Suisse may cut 60 Swiss jobs in overhaul

Bitcoin Suisse may cut up to 60 Swiss jobs after a Sept. 20 consultation while moving technology and back-office work overseas.

TD Cowen sees 90% upside for Smarter Web as preferred share plan advances

TD Cowen has raised its price target for The Smarter Web Company to £0.73 ($0.99) from £0.64 ($0.87) while keeping its Buy rating after the Bitcoin treasury firm proposed a new perpetual preferred-share offering. TD Cowen analysts led by Lance…

New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe

In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.

TikTok developer ByteDance arranges $29.6 billion loan as it builds AI ambitions

ByteDance was reportedly considering spending $70 billion on AI data centers and infrastructure. The news comes as U.

Bitcoin ETFs just lost $463 million as the Fed puts BTC at risk of losing $75,000

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted $462.7 million in weekly outflows, ending a three-week stretch of heavy investor demand. The funds recorded withdrawals across all four trading sessions in the holiday-shortened week, marking their first weekly loss since mid-August.

Fed, BOE, BOJ interest-rate decisions: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Sept. 14.

South Korea investors seek two-year crypto tax delay

A 50,000-signature petition seeks another South Korean crypto tax delay as officials prepare to impose the 22% levy in January 2027.

Pixelmon shuts down game development after inconclusive publisher test

Pixelmon has ended all game development and cut its gaming team after a three-week publisher-led test failed to produce results strong enough to secure a long-term commercial offer. Pixelmon said in an announcement on its official Discord that external publishers…

Isabel Schnabel: Macroeconomic, fiscal and financial stability in a shock-prone world

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Isabel Schnabel: Macroeconomic, fiscal and financial stability in a shock-prone world”.

OpenAI rules out 2026 IPO over AI safety work

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ruled out a 2026 IPO, citing safety and alignment work while declining to set a firm listing date.

Bitcoin Suisse to Cut Up to Half Its Swiss Jobs in Overseas Shift

The Crypto Valley pioneer is moving up to 60 Zug jobs to Bratislava or Vietnam as it pivots from a Swiss crypto specialist into a global wealth manager.

‘I never pass up a rewatch’: why Valley Girl is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers explaining their most rewatched comfort films brings us back to 1980s LA As a teenager growing up in the 1990s, I was deeply obsessed with all things 1980s pop culture. Chalk it up to nostalgia for my Care Bears-filled childhood – or a stubborn adolescent desire to separate myself from the…

Brazil crypto market could shrink as less than 10% seek licenses

Brazil’s crypto market has entered a regulatory shakeout, with industry estimates indicating that fewer than 10% of companies currently operating in the country are likely to seek Central Bank authorization before an October deadline. Valor Investe reported that people closely…

UK FCA seeks views on fund rule exemptions for tokenized gold

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XRP Ledger records 3,254 transactions in one ledger

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Trump concession sends CLARITY Act odds above 32% before make-or-break Senate vote

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Hong Kong man loses HK$13 million in fake crypto investment app scam

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Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft

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Japanese Government Bonds Held by the Bank of Japan

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Japan finance firms add AI translation and QR payments

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South Korea CBDC plan draws warning over privacy risks

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AI CEOs say they need to slow the pace of development. But will they?

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Many hoped that the march of technology would usher in an egalitarian utopia – but some foresaw the threat it would pose to liberal society. Why did nobody listen?

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil holds gap higher

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Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash

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IMES Discussion Paper Series (2026)

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Bank of Japan Accounts (September 10)

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Carney explores Canada as EU associate member, WSJ reports

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Rent rises set to speed up in gloomy forecast for tenants

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Hospitality industry urges Andy Burnham to lay out VAT cut plans

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Unvaccinated Pennsylvania woman died of measles complications, coroner says

The 40-year-old unvaccinated woman reportedly had underlying health conditions.

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Insight Partners’ Deven Parekh on why the firm is diversifying while everyone else bets the farm on OpenAI and Anthropic

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Larry Ellison cancels $7.5 billion sale of Oracle stock

Oracle had previously disclosed that Ellison planned to sell 50 million shares worth around $7.5 billion.

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From floating reactors to brain chips: VCs picked their favorite YC startups from the summer batch.

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Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit

Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.

US schools and police warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend after teens’ arrests

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Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China

The US president said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

‘Too little, too late’: critics perplexed and suspicious of AI leaders’ call for a slowdown

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Obama urges Democrats to have a ‘clear plan’ for AI safeguards

Obama recently said that Democrats need to make artificial intelligence one of their “central agendas” and “have a very clear plan” to address concerns around the technology’s economic impact and safety.

TechCrunch Mobility: Lyft has entered the robotaxi chat

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Obama reportedly urges Democrats to prioritize safety plan for AI

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AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

OpenAI boss and Elon Musk back calls to put brakes on ‘reckless’ AI development

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A joyful harvest: the young Welsh farmers growing food for Birmingham

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Fusion power startups find new partners in the defense world

Fusion startups are inking defense-related deals, reigniting the relationship between fusion and national security that might have gone dormant, but never completely disappeared.

Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK

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A new tax incentive could lead to more films being made in the U. S. rather than abroad

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The government apparently has an issue with paths for cyclists. Take it from someone who can’t ride a bike: this makes no sense I’m out of gas.

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