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Pi Network’s credibility gap: real infrastructure, unverified partnerships, and the $0.09 question

Protocol 27 is the final planned upgrade. ESMA registered the whitepaper.

Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho

Tottenham agree £75m deal - which could rise to £85m - to sign Manchester City's Brazilian winger Savinho.

UK retail sales fall in July as early summer buzz fades

July retail sales -0.5% vs -0.5% m/m expectedPrior +1.0%; revised to +0.7%July retail sales +1.6% vs +2.2% y/y expectedPrir +4.2%; revised to +3.8%July retail sales (ex autos, fuel) -0.9% vs -0.5% m/m expectedPrior +1.1%; revised to +0.9%July retail sales (ex autos, fuel) +2.3% vs +3.3% y/y expectedPrior +5.4%; revised to +5.0%The drop in July comes mostly f

Life of M by Rachel Cusk review – is this story of a film star based on Natalie Portman?

A teasing tale of the friendship between a writer and an actor explores the fallout from fame, and the blurring between pretence and realityM is a celebrated film actor. A star since childhood, now the face of a major fashion brand, she has been famous all her life.

Sixtygeesbaby and Safari Dream lock horns at Ffos Las

We have a busy day’s racing on Friday with flat action from Ffos Las, live on Sky Sports Racing...

US Open Mixed Doubles Championship: Who's playing and what's the format?

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic will headline an all-star field confirmed to compete in the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship - live on Sky Sports.

Bitcoin miners spend $5.1B chasing AI revenue

Nine Bitcoin miners spent $5.11 billion on capital assets while reporting $341.2 million in AI and HPC revenue during the first half.

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.

US Treasury move risks creating unintended consequences for markets and the economy

I think everyone has talked enough about the US Treasury move to double long-term debt buybacks this week, and its impact on broader markets. Bessent was even bold enough to suggest that they might do more and take further action if needed, considering that "yields do not reflect underlying fundamentals".While the action by the US Treasury seems straightforw

MANTRA token plunges 18% to record low as blockchain halts after exploit

The token touched $0.004126 minutes before the network stopped producing blocks, while MANTRA later said an attacker exploited a vulnerability in software used by the chain.

South Korean lawmakers seek expanded FIU powers over unregistered crypto firms

The proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregistered crypto operators directly to law enforcement.

Diamonds or duds: Are these the most overrated albums of all time?

Time to kill some sacred cows... Euronews Culture throws caution to the wind and reappraises the albums which are too often and perhaps wrongly elevated to 'masterpiece' status.

President Trump crypto profits called inappropriate by 63%: poll

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 63% of Americans consider Trump family crypto profits inappropriate, with opinions divided sharply by party.

Ripple backs an RLUSD credit fund amid XRP's best week in months

Clearpool and Cicada Partners are building an institutional lending product using RLUSD, though the XRP Ledger features underpinning it are still awaiting activation.

Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill

Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.

The $3 billion short squeeze: anatomy of crypto’s biggest liquidation event since 2021

Six weeks of bearish positioning ended in 24 hours. Here is how the trade unwound, who got caught, and whether the squeeze has legs.

Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto launch after license

Capital.com plans to let UAE clients buy and hold crypto after affiliate Capital Vault secured dealing and custody authorization.

'Borderline Personality Disorder is my superpower'

Wales' Donna Rose tells BBC Sport how rugby union has helped her manage Borderline Personality Disorder.

US yields push back up, looks to challenge "Bessent put"

US long-term yields have bounced back in the second half of the week in erasing much of the drop from the US Treasury announcement. 10-year yields have more or less recovered fully to be back up to 4.704% now while 30-year yields are nudging back up to 5.251% on the day.However, whether or not yields will look to break higher will depend on the conviction of

Swiatek to face Pegula in Cincinnati Open semis after Rybakina injury

Elena Rybakina was forced to retire from her quarter-final against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open due to an ankle injury.

MANTRA token sinks 18% to record low amid blockchain halt

The token recovered to about $0.0044 after setting a new low, while exchanges paused deposits and withdrawals from the halted MANTRA Chain.

Back on track: can Burnham fix the north’s woeful rail services?

From a new high-speed line to better intercity links, the PM has a chance to tackle problems he criticised as Manchester mayorFor passenger rail travel, the north of England was the future, once. But since that first train from Darlington to Stockton in 1825, many have felt short-changed.

Stupid Never Dies – a zombie fights for the love of a frozen corpse

Free from a big brand’s audience expectations, new studio GPTrack50 has created a wacky action-packed romp through a monster-filled world for its first gameLove is blind. In Stupid Never Dies, it is also frozen solid and technically dead as Davy, the weakest zombie in monster society, discovers Julia’s body in a shopping centre and falls in love at first sig

I’ll admit it: I’ve cycled through red lights. But Britain’s traffic laws are to blame, not me | Simon Jenkins

The essence of cycling is to keep moving, but London’s chaotic roads often make this difficult. My solution: fewer, not more rulesI plead guilty.

MANTRA price falls 10% as network halts transactions

MANTRA Chain halted validators and transactions during an incident investigation, freezing asset transfers with no restart timeline announced.

BTCS used Ethereum to repay Aave debt and ended Q2 with just $317,000 in cash

Most of its $89.3 million balance sheet remained tied to digital assets, staking and DeFi positions. The post BTCS used Ethereum to repay Aave debt and ended Q2 with just $317,000 in cash appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin, ether and solana climb as another $1 billion shorts get wiped out

The two-day short liquidation total has reached about $3.8 billion, after Thursday's figure set a record going back to 2021.

Binance founder CZ says ‘tokenize everything’ to attract investors

CZ says tokenized assets could help countries attract foreign capital, while backing issuance across multiple blockchain networks.

Upbit lists 4 altcoins in South Korea with 8 pairs

Upbit will add BTC and USDT pairs for BICO, BMT, NIL and GWEI at 16:00 KST after postponing the launch by three hours.

Binance launches Agent OS and MCP trading server

Binance Agent OS connects approved AI applications to market data, account transfers and crypto trading through controlled permissions.

HMRC sends 81,172 crypto tax warnings in one year

HMRC sent 81,172 crypto tax warnings in 2025/26 as the UK prepares to receive broader customer data from trading platforms.

Badgers review – the audience investigates in this true-crime podcast yarn

Traverse theatre, EdinburghMalaika Kegode delivers a supernatural story about the strange disappearance of a maudlin folk singerPlaywright and performer Malaika Kegode tops and tails this show for Theatre Royal Plymouth with a message about the allure of storytelling. In a festival city bursting at the seams with stories, it is an unnecessary observation.

‘It is the riskiest film I’ve ever made’: Pedro Almodóvar on being the villain in his own movie

As his new film Bitter Christmas is released, the legendary Spanish director turns his fire on Donald Trump, Will Smith, Netflix – and himselfBlack sunglasses indoors and a tufty cloud of cotton-wool hair: it can only be Pedro Almodóvar, bourgeois arthouse darling nonpareil and master of everything from screwball romps (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakd

Spa Weekend review – female answer to The Hangover spreads the slush with the massage oil

Despite stars Leslie Mann, Anna Faris and Isla Fisher and the writers behind The Hangover, this tale of friends at a luxury hotel is a dudJon Lucas and Scott Moore are the screenwriters who struck gold nearly 20 years ago with The Hangover, a brilliant stag-weekend nightmare comedy about what happens in Vegas, which sadly spawned a terrible (though lucrative

Anxiety over war, wildfires and cyber-attacks leads to growth in cash stocks in EU

Value of banknotes in circulation rises from €1bn in 2016 to €1.6bn in 2026 as people advised to keep stash of cashThe number of banknotes in circulation in the EU is increasing despite widespread smartphone payments, new data shows, with wildfires ripping through parts of Europe fuelling demand for an emergency stash of cash.While cash plays second fiddle t

Binance says 2 employees cleared after UAE detention

Binance says two employees detained in the UAE were questioned about third-party fund flows, cleared and subsequently released.

CFTC proposes ending SEF order book mandate

The CFTC has proposed removing a 13-year-old order book requirement for certain swap transactions, with public comments due within 30 days of its Federal Register publication. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said in an Aug.

Franklin Templeton gets SEC clearance to add BENJI to ETFs

Franklin Templeton has secured U.S. regulatory clearance that could place its $726 million tokenized money-market fund inside conventional mutual funds and ETFs as early as the fourth quarter.

Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence

UAE clients will be able to buy and hold crypto through Capital.com’s app, expanding beyond price exposure through contracts for difference.

investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Surge for crypto

Asia shares mixed as Nikkei heads for worst week in a month on oil fearsChina vice finance minister signals more fiscal support as economy slowsUSD slammed in Asia Friday: Bitcoin, gold, FX surge as investors hedge against US fiscal credibility concernsGoldman veteran Currie ties gold rally to debasement as commodities capture scarcity premiumPBOC sets USD/

Swiss Franc edges up against US Dollar amid heightened US debt concerns

The Swiss Franc (CHF) resumes its upside journey against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday after a corrective move the previous day. The USD/CHF pair is down 0.17% to near 0.7990 in the Asian trading session.

Zcash miner buys 9.4% of merger target that warns failed deal could end in liquidation

The private placement gives Fortitude 9.4% at a 22% premium while HeartSciences’ vote date remains unset. The post Zcash miner buys 9.4% of merger target that warns failed deal could end in liquidation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Australian Dollar gains ground above 0.7100 as US debt concerns weigh on US Dollar

The AUD/USD pair gains traction to near 0.7135 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) and is set for a weekly loss as traders viewed the US Treasury's bond buyback gambit as merely a temporary fix.

China vice finance minister signals more fiscal support as economy slows

Liao Min's comments arrive against a backdrop of a broadening Chinese slowdown, with industrial output and retail sales both missing forecasts in July and officials already weighing fresh stimulus after growth abruptly weakened. The emphasis on timely, incremental measures rather than a large one-off package fits the pattern policymakers have followed throug

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD surges to near $69.00 amid heightened volatility

Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its gains for the third successive day, trading around $68.70 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Friday. Silver prices rise as investors turn to safe-haven metals amid heightened volatility across global currency and bond markets.

United States Dollar Index trades around 99.75-99.70, hangs near three-month low

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Friday, stalling the previous day's modest bounce from the vicinity of mid-98.00s, or the lowest since May 14.

Sankey: Pros returning to school 'fuels disruption'

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey asked a judge to uphold NCAA rules that prevent athletes from returning to play in college.

Lakers minority owner not selling his 4% stake

One of the Lakers' minority owners, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, has no plans to sell his 4% stake in the team, his attorney told ESPN.

Sources: M's calling up top prospect Anderson

The Mariners are calling up left-hander Kade Anderson, the No. 1 pitching prospect in baseball, to start against the Cubs on Saturday, sources told ESPN.

Too grand: DeGrom 2nd fastest to 2K strikeouts

Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom became the second-fastest pitcher to reach 2,000 career strikeouts, reaching the milestone in just 1,660⅓ innings.

McIlroy shoots bogey-free 64, shares BMW lead

Rory McIlroy played bogey-free at Bellerive for a 6-under 64 that gave him a share of the lead Thursday in the BMW Championship.

Cowboys, Saints fined $500K for practice brawls

The NFL has fined the Cowboys and Saints $500,000 each after multiple fights broke out between the two teams during Tuesday's joint practice.

Ronaldinho, 46, arrives to restart career in Italy

Brazil great Ronaldinho has landed in Ravenna, a city more famous for its nearby beaches than its soccer team.

Ex-players granted restraining order enter portal

Eight former college football players granted a temporary restraining order Wednesday in the Louisiana court case entered their names in the NCAA transfer portal as of Thursday afternoon.

🏈 Fantasy football running back tiers

Eric Karabell breaks his running backs into tiers, helping you identify where value drops off throughout the draft.

Panama canal to reduce shipping as El Niño strikes vital route

Further restrictions on shipping lane possible as Central America gripped by severe droughtThe Panama canal will cut the number of ships passing through it starting next month because of drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon, the operator of the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific said Thursday.From 3 September, the number of vessels allow

Bitcoin pushes past $75,000 as rally continues.

"Bears in pain, right now," wrote bitcoin analyst James Check.

British Pound edges higher to near 1.3650, UK Retail Sales data looms

The GBP/USD pair gathers strength near 1.3645 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the British Pound (GBP) amid fading Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike expectations.

Canadian Dollar gains ground amid rising oil prices

USD/CAD extends its losses for the third successive day, trading around 1.3770 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency pair loses ground as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) receives support from rising crude oil prices.

A $2 million bet on XRP volatility crosses the tape as prices surge

An options trader opened a large straddle on XRP, betting on wild price swings by Aug. 28.

New Zealand Dollar extends gains to fresh high since June, above mid-0.5900s vs softer USD

The NZD/USD pair attracts buyers for the third straight day and climbs to a fresh high since early June, around the 0.5965-0.5970 region during the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices remain on track to register strong weekly gains amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.

Euro gains on hawkish ECB outlook despite firm US Dollar

EUR/USD remains stronger for the third consecutive day, trading around 1.1680 during the Asian hours on Friday. The Euro (EUR) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD), bolstered by strong economic fundamentals across the region.

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7817 vs. 6.7808 previous

On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7817 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7808 and 6.7262 Reuters estimate.

WTI consolidates around $86.00; bulls potential intact amid US-Iran impasse

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – oscillates in a range around the $86.00 mark during the Asian session on Friday and remains well within striking distance of a three-week high, touched the previous day.

Ethereum’s next upgrade turns a 2-second block bottleneck into a roughly 9-second window

The public network gives validators and infrastructure teams a place to test Glamsterdam’s client, builder and gas changes before the fork reaches established testnets and mainnet. The post Ethereum’s next upgrade turns a 2-second block bottleneck into a roughly 9-second window appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Projecting next year's QB market: Most likely scenarios and long-shot possibilities for 16 NFL teams

We picked out teams with some level of QB1 questions for 2027 and projected two potential outcomes for each -- one likely and one not so likely.

Japanese Yen flatlines after CPI inflation report

The USD/JPY pair holds steady near 159.05 during the early Asian session on Friday. Growing speculation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) could raise interest rates next month offsets the weaker Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.

Flash PMI shows Japan factories leading strongest growth since February

The acceleration in output growth, combined with near record selling price inflation and a sustained rise in employment, strengthens the case for the Bank of Japan to proceed with a rate hike at its September meeting. A private sector expanding at its fastest pace in six months, alongside firms still able to push through some of the steepest price increases

Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada

Together, these permits would allow up to 8,000 robotaxis to be deployed over the next 12 months.

California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules

State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening An oil pipeline can continue to operate off the California coast after a judge gave it the green light this week, despite the opposition of state regulators and environmental groups.The system off the coast of Santa Barbara resumed operations ear

AI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom

Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for the startup and its rivals.

Bessent says US unlikely to resume large-scale Iran combat, steps up economic pressure

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US President Donald Trump administration’s plan to crush Iran’s economy will likely negate the need for major US military operations against the Islamic Republic, CNBC reported on Thursday.

Gold drifts higher above $4,500 on US Treasury buyback

Gold price (XAU/USD) edges higher to around $4,530 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal rebounds after earlier falling following the US President Donald Trump administration’s unexpected decision to boost repurchases of longer-dated bonds.

Best shots and highlights from the first round

Here are the best sights and sounds from the first round of the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club.

Learn what VCs actually want, from a founder who’s raised $1B

Investors want founders who understand the financial reality of their business. Messy data, misunderstood metrics, or waiting until you’re nearly out of cash to start fundraising can cost founders leverage, valuation, and even a term sheet.

Japan’s National CPI climbs 2.0% YoY in July, Core CPI rises as expected

Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed by 2.0% YoY in July, compared to the previous reading of 1.6% (revised from 1.7%), according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.

Datavault wants to buy a bank and fund it with $35 million after reporting $1.4 million cash

The proposed BankWyse acquisition requires fresh closing finance while Datavault's going-concern warning remains unresolved. The post Datavault wants to buy a bank and fund it with $35 million after reporting $1.4 million cash appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Japan July Core CPI 1.8% y/y (expected 1.8%)

Japan July 2026 CPI1.9% y/y, will be enough to keep BoJ September rate hike expectations on the boilvs. expected 1.9%, prior 1.6%0.4% m/m (prior 0.3% Core CPI 1.9% y/yexpected 1.8%, prior 1.6%CPI Ex-Food and Energy 1.9% y/yexpected 1.9%, prior 1.7%I'll have more to come on this separately, detail and implications etc.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls eye 217.00 as rally extends

The GBP/JPY advanced over 0.72%, refreshing a 14-day high of 216.90, with buyers eyeing a breakout above 217.00, which could open the door to a retest of the yearly highs hit in mid-July. The pair trades at 216.73 after bouncing off the daily low of 215.04.

How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?

Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

Australian Dollar weakens as US yields rebound, PMIs fail to impress

The Australian Dollar retreated against the Greenback on Thursday as US bond yields resumed their advance, despite the US Treasury's efforts to cap elevated yields following its announcement of a long-end bond buyback program. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7114, down 0.14%.

Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells

The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

UK consumer confidence hits two year high despite inflation warning

The upside surprise, a rise to -14 against a Reuters poll consensus for a decline to -18, adds to a run of stronger than expected UK data and could feed into expectations for firmer household spending in the months ahead. The jump in the major purchases sub-index to its highest since December 2021 is the most consequential detail for retailers and durable go

How landscape gardening is being electrified

The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?

Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.

Australia private sector growth softens as cost pressures intensify in August

The composite reading's slip to 52.5 from 53.2 still points to a third straight month of private sector expansion, keeping the growth narrative intact even as the pace moderates. The more telling signal for policymakers is the reacceleration in input price inflation, the first pickup after three months of easing, concentrated more heavily in manufacturing wh

Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI steadies at 52.0 in August

The preliminary reading of Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) came in at 52.0 in August versus 52.0 prior, the latest data published by S&P Global showed on Friday.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 19: Sunderland

Sunderland fans hope Régis Le Bris and his talented squad can continue to surprise the pundits and OptaGuardian writers’ predicted position: 14th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 7th Continue reading...

Premier League: 10 things to look out for as the new season kicks off

Manchester United’s new-look midfield, Ipswich’s ambition is tested and Kevin Keegan tributes at NewcastleWhile Myles Lewis-Skelly looks likely to remain at the Emirates, the same can’t be said for Ethan Nwaneri. The 19-year-old was outstanding in his breakthrough season for Arsenal in 2024-25 but barely featured last season and was sent on loan to Marseille

DeChambeau opens up on 'tough' struggles over LIV Golf future

Bryson DeChambeau admits LIV Golf has 'a lot' against them to secure their long-term future but hopes the circuit will get 'one more shot' to survive beyond this season.

Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell

Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.

New Zealand July trade balance NZ$-1.95 billion (prior 23mn)

New Zealand trade data, July 2026Trade balance NZ$-1.95 billion (prior 23mn)Imports NZ$+9.34 billion (prior 8.07bn)Exports NZ$+7.39 billion (prior 8.09bn)New Zealand July annual trade balance NZ$-5.24 billion (prior -3.75bn) This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

The Japanese Yen is the reason for its own hike

USD/JPY trades near 159.00 late in the session, 0.5% higher on the day and a little over a point clear of a rising 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near 158.00.

The British Pound is buying an energy bill, not inflation

GBP/USD trades just beneath 1.3650 late in the session, 0.2% higher on the day and at its highest level in more than four months.

OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates

Businesses are willing to flop back and forth as each lab releases new models, volatility that should give both companies' investors pause about how "sticky" enterprise AI spending really is.

Tensions Flare as CME, Kalshi Execs Clash Over Prediction Markets in DC

CME Group Chairman Terry Duffy and Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara traded barbs during a CFTC meeting over prediction markets, manipulation, and regulatory standards.

McIlroy and Scheffler suffer reversal of fortunes

Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take the lead in the first round of the BMW Championship.

Euro fades below 1.1700 as US Dollar rebounds on yields

The Euro remains steady below 1.1700 after failing to hold gains above it, despite hitting a three-month high. Broad US Dollar strength kept EUR/USD from ending Thursday’s session above the 1.1700 mark, with the pair finishing at around familiar levels, unchanged from Thursday’s opening price.

Weekend predictions: Liverpool or Newcastle? Can Mourinho win first match of Madrid return?

Julien Laurens makes his predictions for the opening weekend of Premier League action and beyond, including Liverpool's stiff test vs. Newcastle.

European soccer predictions: Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga and more

The new season has arrived! Which teams will win silverware?

PL predictions: Champions again, ole, ole? Arsenal to make fast start on FNF

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “PL predictions: Champions again, ole, ole? Arsenal to make fast start on FNF”.

Dow Jones Industrial Average repays the Treasury's rally with interest

Wednesday bought the bond market one session of calm and the Dow Jones Industrial Average spent Thursday paying for it with interest.

Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries

It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.

This Bitcoin miner just signed a $350 million AI deal, but it needs $185 million to make it work

Only $35 million of BUZZ’s stated $180 million ARR is active; the rest depends on Q4 deployments. The post This Bitcoin miner just signed a $350 million AI deal, but it needs $185 million to make it work appeared first on CryptoSlate.

McIlroy charges into PGA Tour lead as Scheffler makes nightmare start

Rory McIlroy insists there is still ‘a lot of work to be done’ in his game despite racing into a share of the early lead at the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship.

ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plug-in

Ever wanted someone else to do your texting for you? ChatGPT is being offered up as an automated text scribe via a new Apple Messages integration.

McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff

Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English.

US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban

FCC ban on foreign-made robots accelerated RoboStore’s US manufacturing plans.

South Korea producer prices fall for first time in 11 months on cheaper oil that month

The on month decline snaps an 11 month run of gains and points to some near term easing in the pipeline pressures that feed into consumer prices, though the year on year rate remains elevated at 7.7 percent. The mix within the data is notable, with industrial goods and utility costs providing the disinflationary pull while agricultural, livestock and fisheri

Europe cancels planned upgrades for Ariane 6 rocket

Arianespace hasn’t publicly disclosed the cost for an Ariane 6 launch.

New Zealand Dollar holds early June high

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is holding near the top of its recent range against the US Dollar (USD), sitting in the mid-0.5900s at the time of writing after touching its best level since early June.

Ronaldinho, 46, on mission of love and happiness – and maybe goals – at Serie C’s Ravenna

Brazilian legend pledges excitement at his unveiling for a comeback that is winning over initially disbelieving fansIt seemed like a joke, a hoax, when at 10pm on 19 June, Ravenna broke the news of Ronaldinho’s signing. The Brazilian, a former Ballon d’Or winner and one of the most recognisable figures in world football, had played his last official match in

They survived 9/11; 25 years later, their bonds remain unbroken

Survivors reconnect with those who saved them in National Geographic's 9/11: Reunited.

Hull owner hits out at pundits over 'laughable' criticism

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali criticises pundits Joe Cole and Carlton Cole after they mock his side's chances of Premier League survival on a podcast.

Papers: Two PL clubs interested in Arsenal's Jesus

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

Japanese Yen slips as firmer yields lift US Dollar ahead of global PMIs

USD/JPY trades north of the 159.00 barrier at the time of writing on Thursday, higher on the day and clawing back most of the previous session's losses. The move owes more to a steadier US Dollar (USD) than to anything out of Japan, with the Greenback recovering after slipping to a three-month low.

Can Aryna Sabalenka find a way to repair her collapsed form? | Tumaini Carayol

With one semi-final in her last seven tournaments, the coming months will define the next stage of her careerTowards the end of a messy first set tie-break late on Wednesday, Aryna Sabalenka wildly sprayed another painfully nervous backhand before slamming her racket to the ground. As the racket connected with the acrylic floor, its vibration dampener detach

Jordan Cox reflects on missed opportunities despite England’s big lead against Pakistan

Cox: ‘We were hoping one of us would have kicked on’Sam Curran will miss rest of the summer due to injuryJordan Cox was one of four half-centurions as England maintained control of the first Test against Pakistan – but there were a few regrets as no one reached three figures on day two in Leeds.“We were hoping one of us would have kicked on and instead of ma

The Enhanced Games — tech’s steroid extravaganza — didn’t pay off, as company posts $60 million loss

An effort to transform the world of sports through steroid use doesn't exactly seem to be bearing financial fruit.

Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November

The BTC price reclaimed its 200-day moving average for the first time in nine months as its rally gained momentum after the US Treasury expanded its bond buybacks.

Jets' Johnson buys stake in Aston Martin F1 team

New York Jets chairman Woody Johnson has acquired a minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 racing team and will join the company's board of directors as vice chairman, it was announced Thursday.

Brown, Hurts reunite briefly amid post-trade rift

A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts caught up for a few minutes after practice Thursday -- a notable development after the Patriots receiver revealed Wednesday that the former teammates had not spoken since he was traded to New England by the Eagles.

'I hate joint practices,' Eagles star Barkley says

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he hates back-to-back days of joint practices, adding "one day is good" to avoid skirmishes that regularly occur during the sessions.

Harden agrees to $97M deal to remain with Cavs

James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cavaliers, his agency, Equity Sports, told ESPN on Thursday.

Ex-Kings trainer alleges pregnancy discrimination

A former assistant athletic trainer for the Sacramento Kings has filed a civil lawsuit against the organization and its senior director of athlete health, alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Players pulled from fight-filled Giants-Fins practice

Multiple players from Thursday's joint practice between the Dolphins and Giants were pulled for throwing punches or their physical actions during a fight-filled workout.

💞 Bueckers, Fudd share relationship beginnings

The three-part docuseries about the Huskies will be available on Apple TV on Aug. 21.

Solana’s 50,000 SOL security contest did not cover a clock attack disclosed months earlier

Legacy PoH and TowerBFT paths were out of scope, and no paper-specific implementation review is public. The post Solana’s 50,000 SOL security contest did not cover a clock attack disclosed months earlier appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ronaldinho seeks 300th goal with comeback aged 46

Brazil great Ronaldinho says he hopes he can score his 300th career goal after announcing a comeback at the age of 46 at Italian third-tier side Ravenna.

CFTC chair says agency will move forward on crypto regulation if CLARITY fails

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Naderi keeps Rangers' Conference League hopes alive as Devlin sent off

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Bitcoin whale moves $86M after 11 years of dormancy

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Mexican Peso holds firm as Banxico minutes support the Peso

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Tether-backed Antalpha’s loan TVL declined $696 million as its gold bet returned a $22 million loss

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Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure

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Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc

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Bitcoin’s $73K push may hinge on ETF demand: Analysts

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Utah sues Whittingham's brother over U-M move

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XRP surges 10%: UE Crypto offers cloud mining plans with daily returns exceeding $10,000

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Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses

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'First major milestone for Pakistan' - Usman takes five wickets

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Bitcoin Is Pumping But Prediction Market Traders Aren't Convinced

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Forex Today: US Dollar firms ahead of global flash PMIs

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Villa £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton

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Cricket Podcast: Brook almost reaches Headingley century as England dominate Pakistan

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Coldcard firmware update requires affected users to move Bitcoin

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Gianni Infantino eyes junior tournament in Dominican Republic as potential route out of crisis

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Brighton frustrated by Tromso in first leg of Conference League tie

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Thomas hundred boosts Somerset against Essex, as Surrey peg back Notts – as it happened

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CFTC Chair Readies Crypto Rules If Congress Fails to Pass Clarity Act

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Cloud and AI product revenue accelerated in the June quarter, but a 75% drop in net income extended Alibaba's run of profit misses to a fifth straight quarter.

‘Here we go’: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury absence

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Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule

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Nasdaq-listed company warned it may not survive 12 months after its crypto treasury crashed 46%

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England's Harry Brook is dismissed by Pakistan's Ali Usman for 91, just shy of a century at Headingley.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD tests 100-day SMA as rally extends

Silver (XAG/USD) price extended its gains on Thursday, up more than 1.70%, even as US yields recovered some ground following the US Treasury bond buyback announcement. The XAG/USD pair trades at $68.18 at the time of writing, its highest level since June 18.

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Power Rankings: NL domination and rising AL wild-card contenders

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Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back

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Japanese Yen underperforms as elevated Oil prices weigh, US Dollar recovers

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XRP Notches Best Week Since 2024 Election Pump on Bitcoin Short Squeeze

The token's steepest daily and weekly gains in months rode Bitcoin's record liquidation wave—though ETF flows and futures data hint the move is running on borrowed momentum.

US debt tops $40T stoking debate on what it means for Bitcoin

Analysts say the $40 trillion debt milestone could bolster Bitcoin’s long-term case, even as Treasury yields, dollar strength and liquidity remain key near-term drivers.

Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland

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Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.

Gold pulls back as US yields recover after Treasury buyback

Gold (XAU/USD) price retreats about 0.33% on Thursday as US Treasury yields trim some of their Wednesday losses, weighing on bullion, which is also pressured by the recovery of the US Dollar. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,509, after hitting a daily high of $4,540.

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A third of web pages published since ChatGPT’s launch show signs of AI authorship, study finds

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Devlin sent off as Rangers lead vs Jablonec LIVE!

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Roblox must make changes after failing to block adults creeping on kids

Roblox is first platform to submit to independent audits under the Online Safety Act.

Brilliant Brook misses out on century as England dominate Pakistan

Harry Brook missed out on a century after notching 91 from 93 balls in a masterful innings that headlined a dominant England batting performance against Pakistan on day two of the first Test at Headingley.

Iranian Hackers Tied to $6 Million Bitcoin Extortion Charged in Massive Cyber Campaign

Seventeen alleged members of Iran-based Mabna Institute were charged over hacks targeting hundreds of universities, companies, and government agencies.

US Treasury auctions off $9 billion of 30-year TIPS at 2.973% vs 2.991% WI

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Doyle: French filly can land Nunthorpe

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Why Bitcoin-backed loans need qualified custody and no rehypothecation, according to Arch Lending CTO

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Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh

Liverpool have a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh.

New Zealand Dollar rises as RBNZ rate hike expectations strengthen

NZD/USD advances for the second consecutive day on Thursday, trading around 0.5940 at the time of writing, up 0.12% on the day.

Early Cerebras investor Adit Singh joins Mayfield as infrastructure partner

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From all-or-nothing to task-based OAuth consent

Cloudflare OAuth now supports optional scopes, giving users more control over what an app can access and helping developers build secure consent flows around the task at hand.

Australian Dollar holds near highs as mixed data keeps RBA tightening bets alive

AUD/USD is trading in the 0.7100 neighborhood at the time of writing on Thursday, holding close to multi-week highs after a steady climb off its earlier lows. The pair is marginally weaker on the day as the US Dollar (USD) regains a little ground, but the broader uptrend remains intact.

SEC faces Aug. 20 deadline to unlock $123 million recovery fund for Terra investors

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Glasner's plan for 'stability with success' at Nottingham Forest

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Dow Jones Industrial Average sells the best outlook since 1983

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Liverpool see £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton

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3 things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt

The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week.

'Absolutely no way I abused children', ex-snooker star Dott tells trial

A former world snooker champion has denied sexually abusing two children, branding the allegations “disgusting”.

Australian rider says she was nearly hit by car at Tour of Britain Women

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The StopAndProtect operation used compromised WordPress websites to spread malware, steal crypto wallet files, and deploy ransomware.

Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

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Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory

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CLARITY Act stalls as Scott criticizes Warren’s team

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Senators demand answers from TikTok over experiment that disabled safeguards

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Rider 'nearly hit' by car on day one of Tour of Britain Women

Australian rider Maeve Plouffe says she narrowly avoided being hit by a car during the first stage of the Tour Of Britain Women.

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Longtime bond market investor Mark Connors sees routine government bond buybacks improving liquidity and bringing bitcoin’s next rally closer.

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Nine public miners generated $341 million from AI and HPC operations in the first half of 2026 after spending more than $5 billion on capital assets.

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Meta is bringing Pocket, its experimental AI-powered app for creating and sharing interactive games, to users across the U.S. after quietly testing it in Brazil.

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Patreon is overhauling how creators get discovered, adding short-form Clips, topic-based communities, and a revamped recommendation system designed to give smaller creators more visibility.

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‘Enzo is a Chelsea player,’ says Alonso but doesn’t guarantee Fernández’s future

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'Brilliant' Cox gets maiden Test half-century

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Bitcoin price reaches $72.5K as US issues ‘Economic D-Day’ threat to Iran

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FBI gets alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme mastermind back after year-long Fiji escape

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Inside the Gemmaverse: Celebrating one billion Gemma downloads

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Bitcoin's jump above $71,000 sets up bullish golden cross pattern

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"F**k Chega": British band shows controversial message at CA Vilar de Mouros festival

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WTI hits three-week high as Iran deadlock supports Oil

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Indonesia: Rupiah stability supports BI pause – DBS

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CFTC plans crypto rules regardless of CLARITY Act

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says the long-dated bond buyback could be more than 4 billion

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USD/CAD remains under pressure on Thursday even as the US Dollar (USD) stages a modest recovery following the previous day’s sharp selloff. Higher Oil prices support the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD), keeping the pair near a three-month low.

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Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch

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South Korean Won: Leads Asia FX on tech support – MUFG

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Chelsea happy with Fernandez, says Alonso

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Genesis joins the giant electric SUV club with new GV90

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Euro: Bullish trend eyes upper 1.17s against US Dollar – Scotiabank

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Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train

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O's bash MLB technology after near-HR ruled foul

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Sources: Texans' Higgins tears ACL, out for season

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Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull deal to 2030

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Lynx's Miles exits on another milestone night

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Bucs, Vea agree to 1-year extension to end hold-in

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Bitdeer secures $400 million AI contract for Malaysia facility

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Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog

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US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI

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Rapid7 unveiled a new cryptocurrency phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers, aiming to steal investors’ holdings by redirecting them to fake wallet provider websites.

Big questions, predictions for Barcelona, Real Madrid as LaLiga campaigns begin

Barcelona and Real Madrid have both spent big in the summer transfer window, but what do our writers predict will happen in LaLiga this season.

US August Philly Fed business index +47.4 vs +25.0 expected

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Canada July PPI +0.6% vs -0.5% expected

Prior -1.4% PPI Y/Y +12.4% vs +12.4% priorRaw Material Price index M/M -2.2% vs -6.9% priorRaw Material Price index Y/Y +18.1% vs +20.7% priorThe PPI increased 0.6% m/m in July, following a 1.4% decrease in June. Excluding energy and petroleum products, the PPI decreased 0.2%.

US initial jobless claims 206K vs 210K expected

Prior 209K (revised to 212K)Continuing claims 1799K vs 1790K expectedPrior 1777K (revised to 1781K)Initial jobless claims fell to 206,000 for the week ending August 15, below the 210,000 consensus forecast. The previous week's figure was revised higher to 212,000 from 209,000.

Bitcoin price surge puts $65K–$67K retest zone in focus

Bitcoin price extended its breakout to $72,490 on Aug. 20 after forced short covering pushed the price through its 200-day moving averages, but an overbought daily reading raises the risk of a pullback.

United States: Long-end yield risks contained – ING

ING’s Padhraic Garvey analyses how the US Treasury’s decision to double buybacks in 10-30 year maturities affects long-end US Treasuries. He stresses that while the programme is sizeable and could be expanded again, it mainly mutes, rather than reverses, upward pressure on long yields.

Ethereum user loses 1,010 ETH in Tornado Cash phishing attack

Community reports claim a Tornado Cash phishing site drained 1,010 ETH, while onchain records confirm 810 ETH reached the cited wallet.

Bitcoin blasts past $72,000 as Trump, Treasury buybacks wipe out $3.1B in shorts

Bitcoin surged above $70,000 for the first time since June as falling Treasury yields and Washington’s crypto push crushed bearish bets. Data from CryptoSlate shows that BTC extended its breakout above $72,000 on Thursday, taking its gain since Monday to roughly 15%.

British Pound gains as Japanese Yen struggles despite hawkish BoJ outlook

GBP/JPY edges higher on Thursday, reversing all the losses recorded on the previous day. The move is largely driven by broad Japanese Yen (JPY) weakness rather than any major positive development for the British Pound (GBP), with a sparse economic calendar offering little fresh impetus.

Meta AI’s new Mac app wants you to talk to your apps

The company said that the dictation feature works across all apps, just like other tools such as Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, and Monologue.

US Dollar: Treasury buybacks raise fiscal questions – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) notes that US long-term Treasury yields have retraced most of their decline following the Treasury’s expanded buyback announcement, while the US Dollar (USD) remains under pressure.

Hazy sunshine, factor-50 smiles and Cliff Richard at the wheel: the 20 best summer holiday movies – ranked!

From feelgood romances to heated interactions, here are the films that best capture the seasonal momentLet’s begin at the end. 2 September 1962: the final night of the summer vacation; one last big blowout before adult life intervenes.

Founder of China’s Evergrande jailed for life after pleading guilty to fraud

Hui Ka Yan also forfeits all his personal property and the company he set up is given hefty finesBusiness live – latest updatesThe founder of Evergrande, one of China’s largest property developers, has been sentenced to life in prison and had all of his personal property confiscated.Hui Ka Yan, 67 and once named by Forbes as China’s richest man, with a net w

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Nomura’s European Economics team, led by Josie Anderson, George Buckley and Andrzej Szczepaniak, reviews the latest Riksbank decision to keep the policy rate at 1.75%.

Optimism-funded team's deciding vote shifts $49 million in OP tokens away from users

The approved plan reallocates 546.9 million OP from user airdrops to a Foundation-controlled Strategic Ecosystem Fund.

Play Super 6 to win £1m!

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Record manager upheaval leaves new Premier League season wide open

There's a sense of unpredictability surrounding the new Premier League campaign.

investingLive European markets wrap: Dollar, yields recover some poise; Walmart shares slide after earnings

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Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary.

Webull crypto revenue reaches $2.25M in record quarter

Webull generated about $2.25 million from crypto in Q2 as total revenue reached a record $198.8 million and the company returned to profit.

Japanese Yen trims gains as downbeat foreign trade data offsets US Dollar’s weakness

The Japanese Yen (JPY) shows a moderate pullback on Friday, despite the broad-based US Dollar (USD) weakness, following the US Treasury’s plan to double buybacks of long-term Government debt.

Experienced Traders Can Now Apply to Teach on investingLive Academy

Have years of trading experience and knowledge worth sharing? investingLive Academy is now welcoming new instructors.Trading knowledge is built over time.It comes from following the markets, testing ideas, learning from mistakes and developing a better understanding of how trading works.Now, experienced traders and financial educators have the opportunity to

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The UK Cinema Association is weighing restrictions on Meta glasses, which can provide accessibility features but also record videos covertly.

Japanese Yen: Flows and trade leave Japanese Yen exposed – BNY

Geoff Yu at BNY Mellon highlights that foreign investors are accelerating Japanese Government Bond selling while Japanese investors increase purchases of overseas bonds and equities. This flow mix weakens support for the Japanese Yen and points to further depreciation.

Why did Bitcoin price surge 11% above $71,000?

Bitcoin surged 11.4% to nearly $72,000 as Treasury buyback changes, ETF inflows and short liquidations supported the breakout.

Stablecoin infrastructure investment could hit $8B in 2027: NGPES

Stablecoin infrastructure investment has been projected to reach as much as $8 billion in 2027 as institutional capital moves toward regulated payment, settlement and compliance systems supporting digital currencies. NGPES, a French fintech group building regulated payment infrastructure between traditional…

Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit ‘by one of these beasts’

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Kolisi overlooked by Springboks for first All Blacks Test

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been omitted the team for Saturday's first Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park.

Silver gives back some gains as US yields rebound

Silver (XAG/USD) declines 0.44% on Thursday and trades around $66.70 at the time of writing, giving back part of Wednesday’s gains.

Securitize says SEC pulled crypto exemption ahead of CLARITY Act vote

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has held back its planned crypto innovation exemption ahead of a Sept.

Euro: Benefits from US Dollar weakness – DBS

Chang Wei Liang at DBS Group Research highlights that EUR/USD has rallied toward 1.17, with the Euro the main beneficiary of Dollar softness.

Ripple-linked XRP jumps 15% as data shows 'banker hours' onchain pattern

Three hours spanning the London afternoon and New York morning account for about 23% of XRP moving onchain, up from roughly 14% a year ago.

Fed liquidity promises, dollar weakness could determine bitcoin's next move

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Flock's New AI Police Tool Can Track Drivers Without a Name or License Plate

The underlying code for "OS Investigate" has 69 preloaded AI prompts that turn Flock cameras into a super-charged surveillance system that identifies people by how they move.

Jaissle on pain which set him on path to Newcastle and speaking with Howe

New Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle says having his playing career ended by injury at the age of 25 showed him that adversity can lead to opportunity.

US Dollar: Downside risks grow as yields contained – MUFG

MUFG’s Derek Halpenny and Abdul-Ahad Lockhart highlight that the US Treasury’s unscheduled expansion of long-end buybacks triggered the largest daily US Dollar drop since March outside intervention episodes.

Multiple NFL signees granted 5th year of eligibility

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One year to go: Qatar counts down to 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup

A total of 32 national teams will play 92 games across four Doha arenas, including a former FIFA World Cup stadium transformed from a football pitch to a basketball court.

Bitcoin ETFs draw $517M in largest one-day inflow since early May

Investors have poured more than $1 billion into US spot Bitcoin ETFs this week as BTC neared $72,000 and Ether climbed 19% to about $2,286 on Thursday.

Gold reclaims $4,500 despite rebound in US Treasury yields and US Dollar

Gold (XAU/USD) trims its earlier intraday losses during American trading hours on Thursday and climbs back above the $4,500 mark, even as US Treasury yields rebound and the US Dollar (USD) stabilizes following the previous day’s sharp pullback.

‘He must resign’: Fans’ petition calls for Infantino to quit as Fifa president

Fans say Infantino has ‘lost the right to lead’Statement also calls for Fifa to be reformedFans’ groups worldwide have launched a petition calling for the resignation of Gianni Infantino as Fifa president and for wholesale reform of the organisation.Infantino is under mounting pressure after being forced to abandon plans to seek private investment to run Fif

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Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes AUD/USD is holding gains on broad US Dollar weakness despite a soft July Australian labor report. The economy unexpectedly lost jobs, with rising unemployment and falling hours worked pointing to weaker labor demand.

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Assembly George Square, EdinburghThe US comic’s troupe tell the tale of a special guest’s romantic encounter, in this case Travis’s frontman – but their incoherence makes for a scatty if fun showIt’s a lovely format for improv: a special guest tells David Magidoff the story of some romantic (mis)adventure from their past, and Magidoff and pals turn it into a

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(City Slang)Sounding weathered but undimmed, Kurt Wagner feels as if he’s standing right in front of you as he sings superb, choir-swathed songs that invite and unsettleThirty-two years on from their debut album – and 26 from Nixon, the gorgeous country/soul confection that brought “Nashville’s most fucked-up country band” to a wider audience – Lambchop find

Crypto generated about 1% of Webull’s record $198M Q2 revenue

While Webull reported a record $198 million in second-quarter revenue, cryptocurrency trading only generated about $2.25 million of the quarter’s revenue stream.

Has Trump no shame about all the money he has made since being in office? | Francine Prose

By now we know that charity, generosity and compassion are virtues that the US president doesn’t seem to have even in trace amountsMany years ago, in the crowded corridor of a Manhattan hotel, I was surprised to find myself standing face-to-face with Imelda Marcos, then the first lady of the Philippines. At that time, she was said to possess 3,000 pairs of s

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From a cake-baking Elton John to possibly the most horrible man in the world, comedians reveal how they get in character – and how far they can push thingsIn the Covid lockdowns, I was drawing all these silly things, and one day I drew Elton John as a scone. It brought me lots of joy.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 18: Nottingham Forest

After a chaotic season under four different coaches, Forest fans will be hoping Oliver Glasner can bring some stabilityGuardian writers’ predicted position: 11th (NB: this is not necessarily Will Unwin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 16th Continue reading...

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Gold price (XAU/USD) is down 0.7% to near $4,490 in the European trading session on Thursday. The precious metal retreats from its 11-week high of $4,527 posted earlier in the day.

1.1700: Euro hits three-month highs as US Bond buyback plan crushes the US Dollar

The Euro (EUR) extends gains against an ailing US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, as the US Treasury’s plan to boost buybacks of long-term Government Bonds sent the Greenback tumbling across the board.

Bitcoin rally sparks debate whether Clarity Act is already priced in

Erald Ghoos, OKX Europe CEO, says U.S. crypto rules could blow new life into the market amid a rotation of capital from AI back to bitcoin.

Bitcoin breaks out of six-week range, tops $71,000 as $3 billion in shorts get wiped out

Six weeks of compression ended in the largest short liquidation since at least 2021, with $3 billion of bearish bets forced to buy back into thin supply.

Raiders of the Cookie Jar: Harrison Ford and Cookie Monster break the internet

“This has made my month." A clip shared by Sesame Street's Cookie Monster has gone viral, racking up millions of views and rave reviews...

Frank Lampard urges Coventry to play without fear in Premier League

Promoted club have targeted players 6ft and above‘Physicality is a big part of what you need to compete’Frank Lampard has urged his Coventry players to impose themselves on the Premier League, calling on his side to ensure they have no regrets after Friday’s curtain-raiser against Arsenal.Coventry play their first top-flight game in 25 years at the home of t

Post your questions for Beck

The genre-hopping hitmaker’s new album fingerpicks the same melancholy heartstrings as Sea Change. You can ask him anything in our upcoming reader interviewNews of a Beck album is always cause for celebration, especially when it’s seven years since the last one – 2019’s Hyperspace – but even more so when it’s recorded with the same wrecking crew as the melan

Bitcoin grabs 77% of $1.3 billion crypto fund surge as BlackRock leads the rebound

Ethereum also accelerated on complete days while Solana lagged, and key Aug. 19 issuer rows remain missing.

Price begins bid for second Australian Darts Masters title against Whitlock

Top seed Gerwyn Price will begin his bid for a second KenoGO Australian Darts Masters title against Simon Whitlock, as Gian van Veen and Raymond Smith prepare to go head-to-head in Wollongong.

Curran's Test recall hopes dashed by surgery

England all-rounder Sam Curran is ruled out of the remainder of the English summer with a groin injury, ending his hope of a potential Test comeback this summer.

Quevedo overtakes Rosalía and becomes Spain's most streamed artist on Spotify

The artist tops the Swedish platform's summer ranking, which estimates each artist's monthly streams, overtaking his Catalan colleague and Rels B.

Quevedo overtakes Rosalía to become Spain's most-streamed artist on Spotify

This summer the singer tops the chart on the Swedish platform, which estimates monthly plays per artist, ahead of his Catalan collaborator and Rels B.

Euro holds steady against British Pound as ECB, BoE rate hike bets offset each other

EUR/GBP trades around 0.8580 on Thursday at the time of writing, showing little change on the day.

At best, German economy may grow slightly in this quarter - Bundesbank

Poor weather conditions have hampered economic recoveryLimited usable transport routes on major rivers likely to impair industrial output, export growthThe low water levels are noticeably impacting overall economic activity in the third quarterECB rate hikes are also dampening sentiment on corporate investmentInflation could rise even higher temporarily but

Archaeologists uncover human offering at ancient ceremonial site in Lima

Archaeologists in Lima have uncovered the skeletal remains of an adult believed to have been placed as a ritual offering at Huaca Pucllana. The body was found inside a ceremonial canal dating to around 650 AD, when the Lima culture flourished on Peru's central coast.

Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel

Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

'Closer to retiring than changing teams' - Verstappen's new Red Bull deal explained

Max Verstappen said he came closer to retiring from Formula 1 than joining a rival team as he explained his reasons for extending his Red Bull contract.

United States: Slow growth but data understate jobs – Commerzbank

Commerzbank economist Bernd Weidensteiner analyzes recent U.S. employment trends, noting that Nonfarm Payroll growth has slowed sharply, with average monthly gains of just 32,000 over the past year.

Crypto short liquidations pass $3B mark as Bitcoin price nears $72K

Bitcoin approached $72,000 in a second day of upside as crypto short liquidations passed $3.1 billion.

It Ends review – gripping micro-budget horror ranks among the year’s best

Led by a stellar cast of gen-Z newcomers, Alex Ullom’s directorial debut is an expertly crafted nightmare about a road trip gone wrongTime loops often feel like the movies’ favorite zany stylistic trick: Bill Murray plotting to win Andie MacDowell’s heart, a college student solving the mystery of her own grizzly murder, or as a ruse for Anne Hathaway to face

We are finally witnessing the decline of corporate Democrats | Robert Reich

Americans are backing progressives not because they want socialism, but because they want candidates who will fight for the working classMost discussions about the Democratic party in this election cycle focus on the remarkable rise of progressive Democrats, such as the Florida state representative Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist who scored an upset win

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Democrats have called World Liberty Financial Trust Company a stark example of corruption but officials claim there is no insider dealingTwo fundamentals underpin the business model of a new crypto bank partly owned by the Trump family. The first is that there is almost no risk it can lose money, according to cryptocurrency experts – and the second, they say

Butcher: I was going to quit cricket before 2001 Ashes heroics

Mark Butcher was on the verge of hanging up his bat, but one fateful summer in 2001 changed everything.

The Treasury buyback trade: how $4 billion in bond operations moved Bitcoin 8% in a day

The U.S. Treasury doubled its long-end buyback operations on Aug.

GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain’s move to Ethereum L2

GnosisDAO approved Gnosis Chain’s transition into an Ethereum rollup, with its validator set set to retire after the EEZ launches.

South Korea confirms 22% crypto tax will cover private wallets, foreign exchanges

South Korea has confirmed that taxable crypto income earned through overseas exchanges and private wallets will fall under its planned 22% digital asset tax when the regime takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Curran to have groin surgery as England Test return put on hold

Sam Curran's hopes of a Test comeback have been put on hold as he undergoes surgery on a groin injury.

Lewis banned for two matches for dangerous contact

Hull KR's Mikey Lewis has been banned for two matches for dangerous contact with Warrington Wolves' Ewan Irwin during their rearranged round two Super League match on Tuesday night.

Bitcoin may offer an escape from the dollar’s reserve currency trap: Forbes

Bitcoin has been presented as a possible neutral reserve asset after an old video of U.S. Vice President JD Vance resurfaced in which he questioned whether the dollar’s reserve currency status ultimately benefits the United States.

Elon Musk's X is exploring stablecoins to pay influencers and content providers

Conversations with X are ongoing, according to a person who also works with other social media platforms testing stablecoins to pay influencers.

Trump wants the US to become a Bitcoin whale, but Congress controls the wallet

President Donald Trump said on Aug. 20 that the US is considering accumulating sizable amounts of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Indian Rupee: RBI minutes temper rate-cut hopes – DBS

Radhika Rao at DBS Group Research highlights that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) minutes from the early-August meeting were more cautious than Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s public messaging.

Ripple stock position revealed in SEC fund filing

Kinetics Internet Portfolio disclosed 1,875 Ripple shares valued at $246,319, giving the U.S. fund direct private equity exposure.

Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $66.71 per troy ounce, down 0.42% from the $67.00 it cost on Wednesday.

West Ham condemn 'divisive' chant about Israel's Solomon

West Ham urge their fans to stop an "anti-Palestine" chant about Manor Solomon that was heard during their match at Burnley last weekend.

Banking Regulator Races to Finalize GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules

OCC Comptroller Jonathan Gould told the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium the agency is moving at a rapid pace to beat a January statutory deadline, after already missing an earlier July target.

Binance now lets AI agents trade, but keeping them in check is largely up to users

Binance's Agent OS works with tools such as ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Cursor.

England boss rain-shortened day two in Leeds - as it happened

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Missing British Athletics coach Leon Baptiste in Marrakech prison

Coach had not been heard from for two monthsBaptiste serving a custodial sentence in MoroccoLeon Baptiste, the British Athletics coach who had not been heard from since visiting Morocco two months ago, is being held in prison in Marrakech.The 41-year-old, who coaches a number of elite athletes, is believed to have gone to Morocco for the weekend with friends

Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist

‘Emma’ the Rotherham chatbot has 17 languages says AI firm – but health watchdog says system struggling with local ‘twangs’Patients in a South Yorkshire town are frustrated by an AI GP receptionist not understanding their “broad accents”, a health watchdog has said.Healthwatch Rotherham, a local health and social care watchdog, said a number of practices in

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MUFG’s research team uses AI-driven textual analysis to judge the July FOMC minutes as slightly more hawkish, with broader support for a rate hike and concern over inflation expectations.

BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license, says it's the first global crypto company to do so

Backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom, BitGo Korea built a locally registered entity from scratch to serve institutional and enterprise clients, rather than taking the acquisition route.

Bitcoin hits $72,000 as Strategy and Coinbase continue rally

Bitcoin has gained 15% since monday, reclaiming several key technical and on-chain levels as bullish momentum builds.

US Dollar: Policy-driven yield retreat – UBS

UBS' chief economist Paul Donovan notes that the United States (US) Treasury’s plan to at least double purchases of long-term US government bonds triggered a rally, pushing 10-year yields down to levels seen a week ago.

Euro weakens against Canadian Dollar amid higher oil prices

EUR/CAD halts its three-day winning streak, trading around 1.6110 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency cross faces downward pressure as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) gains support from rising crude oil prices.

Euro: Upside bias targets 1.1725 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that EUR/USD has broken to a three‑month high near 1.1680 as Dollar weakness and strong momentum underpin the pair.

JD Sports cuts £50m from profit forecast as cost of living pressures hit trainer sales

Inflation fuelled by Iran conflict deterring shoppers, especially in the US, says high street chainJD Sports boss is still struggling to turn up the heatThe sports fashion retailer JD has cut £50m from its profit forecast as cost of living pressures, fuelled by the US war on Iran, weighed on sales of trainers.JD Sports, which sells brands including Nike and

Tottenham in talks to sign Man City's Savinho and Marmoush

Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.

Pick your club's best XI for this season

As Premier League teams prepare to kick off the new season, we want you to pick your club's best XI.

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On its anniversary, the author of a new book about the album explains the complex legacy and masterful musicianship of the 1986 classicIt was the summer of 1984 and things weren’t going well for Paul Simon. The year prior, a blockbuster Simon and Garfunkel tour ended in bickering.

Michele Tafoya: from unassuming NFL sideline reporter to rightwing firebrand

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One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is jollof rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best?

The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention

Many people don't pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the drop in bond prices is signaling investor concerns about the U.S.

Your say on Verstappen extending Red Bull contract

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Meet Coventry’s new midfield powerhouse tipped to thrive by Essien

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GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone

Gnosis Chain was approved to transition to an EEZ rollup, enabling it to settle directly to Ethereum rather than continue with an independent validator set.

WTI refreshes three-week high near $86 amid US-Iran deadlock

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Copper: Tight physical market supports prices – ING

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Dow Jones futures gain on Treasury bond buyback relief

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HTX denies role in Kraken-linked poisoning transfers

HTX denied authorizing disputed microtransfers as Kraken maintained restrictions tied to U.K. sanctions against the exchange.

Coinbase, Ripple executives met Lutnick over CLARITY Act hurdles

A group of senior U.S. crypto executives has met Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to discuss the CLARITY Act, including unresolved ethics provisions and ways the White House could help secure bipartisan support for the stalled market structure bill.

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Barcelona are heading into the new La Liga season without an established striker, with Hansi Flick yet to replace Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

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The use of AI in music creation continues to be a divisive topic and recent figures confirm that the onslaught of AI-generated tracks is not slowing down. Worse, certain artists are becoming more open about using the controversial technology.

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US Treasury doubles long-dated bond buybacks: Why are yields rising again?

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Australia boss Walters appointed Saints head coach

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A crypto network just voted to abandon its standalone blockchain and unlock 27% of its token supply

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MUFG’s Lloyd Chan notes the US Dollar weakened after US Treasury Secretary Bessent announced a major expansion of long-dated Treasury buybacks, which pushed long-end yields lower.

British Pound gains as US Dollar softens on Treasury bond buybacks

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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Doubling US bond-buying plan opens way for 1.1800

The Euro (EUR) posts a fresh three-month high at around 1.1693 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Thursday.

Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract to stay in F1 until 2030

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Verstappen's hilarious contract announcement video!

Max Verstappen played the part of the grammar police in Red Bull's hilarious video announcing his new contract.

Oil: Rally extends on sanctions risk – ING

ING strategists Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note Oil has extended its rally for a fifth straight session, with ICE Brent above $92 and WTI over $86 as markets react to tighter US sanctions on Iran.

Opening half-hour of TNT Sports’ Premier League broadcasts to be shown on YouTube

Early Kick Off show on before Hull v Manchester UnitedMatch previews available free-to-air for the first timeTNT Sports will make the first 30 minutes of their live Premier League broadcasts available on YouTube this season starting with Manchester United’s visit to Hull on Saturday.The pre-Premier League show EKO – Early Kick Off – will be available free-to

Ripple CEO says 67M owners put crypto mainstream

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse cited an estimate of 67 million U.S. crypto owners as Washington prepares key regulatory decisions.

Inter agree £30m deal for Liverpool's Jones

Curtis Jones is set to join Inter Milan after the Italian side agreed a deal worth 35m euros (£30m) with Liverpool.

South African Rand: inflation risks from El Niño – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur notes South African inflation surprised on the downside in August, with headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 4.3% and core at 4.2%.

FREE STREAM: Good Morning Transfers on Sky Sports News

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BitGo Korea secures VASP registration for institutional crypto custody

Regulators reportedly accepted BitGo Korea’s registration on Tuesday, two days before stricter VASP entry requirements took effect.

Damaged pitch forces PSG to switch season opener

Paris St-Germain's opening Ligue 1 game will now be played in Rennes after hot weather "severely damaged" the Parc des Princes pitch.

Robinson receives half a match ball | Wife and baby go WILD after first-ball wicket!

Incredible scenes as the groundsman was able to cut the match ball in half so that Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue could share it after each getting five-wicket hauls.

US Dollar: Under pressure as yields capped – OCBC

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong say the Dollar has weakened to its lowest level since May as expanded Treasury buybacks pushed long-end US yields lower.

New Zealand Dollar advances on RBNZ hawkish outlook

NZD/USD extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around 0.5950 during the European hours on Thursday. The pair appreciates as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) gains on expectations of another rate hike from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) in September.

Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison

Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison. The decision marks a milestone in Evergrande's saga after it collapsed with more than $300 billion in liabilities.

Indian Rupee: Hawkish RBI pause shifts rate outlook – Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s Kunal Kundu says the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) August 2026 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) minutes reveal a more hawkish inflation assessment than the policy statement suggested.

Wings star Fudd out for season with knee injury

Wings star guard Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft, will undergo a procedure on her injured right knee and miss the remainder of the season.

'I’m excited to keep working together ' | Verstappen commits future to Red Bull

Max Verstappen explains why he has signed a new contract with Red Bull until 2030.

Coinbase chooses Abu Dhabi as global hub for tokenized securities

Coinbase has secured regulatory permission in Abu Dhabi to establish an international tokenization hub that will support the issuance and custody of securities backed by underlying shares. Coinbase said the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has…

Iran foreign minister plays down US president Trump's economic threat

From overnight: Trump vows crushing new economic operation against Iran, warns alliesThe threat by Trump pretty much underscores that we are still nowhere near any deal between the two sides. And after trying to brute force his way to getting Iran to concede, Trump is now having to find a different way of achieving that goal.But considering how US sanctions

Edmonton Marathon route was 674 metres too long

The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon admit the course for the 2026 edition was measured more than half a kilometre too long.

Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.

ASIC shuts down 3,106 crypto scams as AI fraud surges in Australia

Australia’s securities regulator has removed 3,106 cryptocurrency investment scams during FY26 as its total online scam takedowns surged 182% to more than 19,400. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission said in an Aug.

Minority investment or takeover - what does Bezos' Liverpool deal mean?

What does Liverpool’s future hold following the sale of stakes to 1892 Holdings, and how involved will Amazon founder Jeff Bezos be?

Women’s Super League finances: club-by-club breakdown and verdict

Detailed accounts highlight the growing financial might of the elite, and the challenges the rest of the division faceThe financial figures for 2024-25, the most recent season available, for the eight Women’s Super League clubs who published detailed accounts illustrate a growing gulf between the rich and the poor. The Guardian breaks down the key numbers.

Premier League: nine newcomers to watch in the top flight this season

Newcastle, Arsenal, Brentford, Everton, Leeds, Coventry, Aston Villa, Hull and Ipswich have all brought in exciting playersBy Opta AnalystAnthony Gordon will be a difficult act to follow at Newcastle, but Touré could be a shrewd replacement. Blessed with electric pace, the 20-year-old is a bit more of an old-fashioned winger in that he predominantly plays fr

Frugal or foolish? Manchester United may regret not backing Carrick

Another left-back has been a priority all summer, but there seems to be no sign of one coming to Old TraffordAfter signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka in 2019, Manchester United’s PR machine boasted they had scouted 804 right-backs before landing on the Crystal Palace player. At the time it felt like an unnecessary brag, designed to convince fans and journalists the c

Relax, everyone: Elon Musk has a mantra to make the climate crisis go away | Emma Brockes

It’s simple, says the SpaceX boss – according to something called the ‘Kardashev scale’, we just have to move energy production ‘off-planet’Next time the weather gives the UK 61 days without rain and we wonder idly if this is the end, there is a term we may whistle up to soothe us. Like murmuring the rosary, or putting our fingers in our ears and humming, th

Ref, I barely brushed him! The artist who’s painted all of Roy Keane’s red cards

Before he was an irascible TV pundit, the Irish midfielder was equally feared on the pitch. Irish painter Seánie Harte has documented all the times Keane was sent off playing for Manchester United.

Bitcoin flashes 8 capitulation signals, but traders just spent $552 million protecting against another crash

Bitcoin is showing some of the strongest capitulation signals of the current downturn, suggesting the selloff may be entering a later stage even as the market offers little evidence of an imminent rebound. Eight of the 12 indicators tracked by VanEck are currently flashing capitulation, while all 12 reached extreme levels at some point during […] The post Bi

How does Arteta deliver step five of his Arsenal plan?

When Mikel Arteta arrived at Arsenal, he presented a five-step plan to go from crisis club to glory. Welcome to step five: create a dynasty.

Inter Milan agree £30m deal for Liverpool's Jones

Inter Milan have agreed a £30m (€35m) deal with Liverpool for Curtis Jones.

Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract

Max Verstappen has signed a new long-term Red Bull contract until 2030 to end speculation over his future.

Grayscale updates Zcash ETF filing as DCG unit weighs $110M ZEC buy

Grayscale has filed its fourth amendment to convert the Zcash Trust into an exchange-traded fund while disclosing that a Digital Currency Group subsidiary is considering an investment representing about 200,000 ZEC, currently worth roughly $110 million. According to an Aug.…

Sabalenka stunned by Bejlek as slump continues

Aryna Sabalenka's preparations for her US Open title defence suffer a setback in a surprise defeat by Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.

Core Scientific’s $24B AI comeback faces debt test

Core Scientific has secured over $24 billion in potential AI hosting revenue, but construction costs and rising debt remain key risks.

Injective affiliate secures SEC transfer agent registration for tokenized securities

Injective has secured U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission transfer agent registration through its affiliate, Injective Institutional Services, adding a regulated securities ownership and recordkeeping function to its Layer 1 network as INJ rose about 8%.

Indian Rupee: Elevated Oil keeps INR lagging against US Dollar – OCBC

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note Indian Rupee (INR) remains under pressure despite broader US Dollar (USD) weakness, as high Oil prices and importer Dollar demand weigh on the currency.

Weekly sports quiz: Golds, photobombs and Community Shield

Happy birthday to our weekly sports quiz, it will be exactly a year this Friday, 21 August since we relaunched it in 2025.

Equities: Yield relief and healthcare gains lift markets – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists note that equities rebounded as a sharp decline in long-end US Treasury yields helped the S&P 500 end a three-day losing streak.

Alex Eala's US Open campaign could elevate her career to new heights

Alex Eala will arrive at the US Open looking to show how much further she can rise.

Iran's Araghchi says economic D-Day is a diversion from the US crisis

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed US President Donald Trump’s threatened “economic D-Day” against Tehran as an attempt to divert attention from US debt and rising interest costs, Reuters reported on Thursday. Araghchi added that US policies will bring defeat and enmity.

US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade

It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

Live updates: Bitcoin extends gains as Bessent suggests more Treasury intervention

Markets seem likely to test the resolve of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's desire to lower long-term government bond yields.

Five in Five: Football quiz No 4

Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?