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Australia jobs preview: NAB leans to 4.4% unemployment on 20k gain in a close call

A dip to 4.4% would reinforce the view that Australia's labour market remains tight relative to RBA projections, likely supporting the Australian dollar and front-end yields as traders weigh the inflation trade-off the central bank has flagged. A steady 4.5% with modest job gains would largely match the RBA's own path and…

OpenAI Gives Ukraine Access to Daybreak AI Cyber-Defense Tool

OpenAI is giving Ukraine's government access to Daybreak, its AI vulnerability-hunting system, as the country's cyber defenders face a record wave of attacks on hospitals, power grids, and government networks.

Judge promises to rule soon on Trump’s ban of journalists from the White House – live

CNN, MS Now and Politico presented arguments to judge Timothy Kelly against president’s self-described ‘ban on the free press’ Sign up for US Breaking News emails Rubio also briefly addressed Trump’s meeting with Delcy Rodriguez, the interim Venezuelan president, who last night posed for a friendly photo with Trump at a…

Anthony Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare and he expressed ‘extreme concern’ to Sam Altman

Prime minister says he expressed ‘disappointment’ to chief executive it had taken the company ‘way too long’ to inform his government about the breach Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese says an artificial intelligence agent…

Thomas into super-heavyweight final as GB secure five European medals

Damar Thomas reached the super-heavyweight final as GB secured five medals at the European Boxing Championships in Bulgaria.

Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip

Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.

China Probes DeepSeek and Moonshot Over Alleged Data Leaks to Anthropic's Claude

China's internet regulator is investigating DeepSeek and Moonshot AI after Anthropic accused both of secretly routing millions of user exchanges through Claude to train their own models.

When Bellamy watched on as Ronaldo caused lockdown

Craig Bellamy says Cristiano Ronaldo is "beyond a superstar" before his Wales side face the Portugal legend in the opening match of their Nations League A campaign.

Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules

Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling

If Amazon doesn’t know how to eliminate carbon emissions, then who does?

Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world. How much responsibility does it have to meet its net-zero pledge?

Drinking ban at football matches could be scrapped, says Prime Minister

Prime Minister Andy Burnham still wants to see beer return to football stands.

Kaptein fantastic strikes early to give Chelsea WCL win against Austria Vienna

Wieke Kaptein’s early goal gave Chelsea a winning start to their Champions League campaign against Austria Vienna but it was a far from comfortable evening for the Blues. A David v Goliath endeavour welcomed the visiting team at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination'

The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.

Andy Burnham signals he may lift ban on alcohol in football stands

Prime minister says measure is discriminatory when fans of other sports are not similarly restricted Andy Burnham has signalled he may lift the ban on drinking alcohol in the stands at football matches, suggesting it is “unfair” for fans to be singled out when it is permitted for other sports. The prime minister, a committed…

Kaptein scores winner as Chelsea earn narrow victory over Austria Wien

Wieke Kaptein scored a stunning goal but Chelsea were given a stern test by Austria Wien as they began their Women's Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Plough Lane.

Presidents Cup: Latest schedule and tee times

Latest scores, results, pairings and tee times for the 16th Presidents Cup, as Team USA host the International Team at Medinah Country Club, Illinois.

UK defence contractors to offer 40,000 apprenticeships, placements and jobs

Wes Streeting says he leads a ‘ministry for growth’ as Labour seeks to show more defence spending will create UK jobs Defence contractors have promised to create 40,000 apprenticeships, work experience placements and jobs for young people each year, as Wes Streeting claimed to be overseeing a “ministry for growth”. Labour is…

Meta's Muse AI Agent Read a User's Private iMessages. Then It Lied About How

A tech columnist declined to give Meta's new AI agent access to his messages. It read them anyway, then invented an explanation for how it knew.

VC firm Bessemer now has another $5.75B to invest in (what else?) AI

The VC firm says that AI-native companies are growing faster than any technology, ever.

Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape

Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October.

Northampton chief lifts lid on Pollock contract negotiations with Hearn

Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson believes more players could follow Henry Pollock and work with promoters like Eddie Hearn to grow their profile.

Coinbase plans post-quantum Bitcoin custody for any scheme

Coinbase has begun designing a post-quantum custody system intended to protect about $250 billion in institutional assets while supporting any new signature scheme adopted by Bitcoin or another blockchain. Coinbase prepares custody for several signature schemes MARA Foundation TV hosted…

XPRIZE Wildfire winners spotted fires within 10 min—but couldn’t stop them

$11M competition showed wildfire detection is still easier than stopping fires.

Prediction markets face hearing call from 11 Senate Democrats

All 11 Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee have asked Chair Tim Scott to hold a public hearing on prediction markets after Republican members met privately with Kalshi’s chief executive. In a Sep.

Bitcoin bull market hinges on $85K support and fresh buying: Bitfinex analysts

Bitcoin has held a dense $85,000–$86,500 buyer cost range after reaching $87,392, but Bitfinex analysts have said continued ETF and corporate purchases are needed to confirm a new bull market. Bitfinex Alpha said in its Sep.

Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash

Discord will try to automatically estimate ages, require verification when it can't.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Thursday, September 24, 2026: Australian jobs report

Previews of the Australian jobs data are here: Australia jobs preview: CBA sees 15,000 gain, unemployment steady at 4.5% Australia jobs preview: employment seen rebounding in August, jobless rate at 4.5% AUD looks ready for a bounce back if the jobs data is strong. I'll have more to come on this separately.

‘I miss old Google’: readers tell us how they search the internet in the age of AI

A feature called AI Overviews has been a profound change, and the browsing habits of billions of people are shifting Google has put artificial intelligence at the front and center of its search bar. The most-visited site on the internet still shows the same list of links to users, but they have to scroll past a summarized…

investing Live Americas market news wrap: Strong US services PMI leads to a big breakdown in bonds

US September S&P Global flash services PMI 58.7 vs 56.0 expected US treasury sells $70 billion of 5 year notes at a high yield of 5.033% Iranian president says Iran is open to diplomacy but will defend its interests in Hormuz Iranian official says reopening the Strait of Hormuz was discussed in U. S.

Aerodrome farming made up 90% of USDC transfers, analyst says

Aerodrome liquidity farming has accounted for about $109 billion of the $121 billion in USDC transfers recorded on Sep. 23, according to an analysis by RyeBlocks.

Looking for Change in Haystacks: Remarks before SIFMA’s Digital Assets Conference

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce

Former NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid possibility of 30 years in prison with plea deal

38-year-old had been facing attempted murder charge Former player will accept aggravated assault charge Former NFL star Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami, his lawyer said Wednesday. Doing so will mean the former wide receiver avoids prison.

Zcash's Wall Street Moment Reaches Europe With Its First ETP Listing

21Shares listed Europe's first Zcash exchange-traded product on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam this week as ZEC continues its banner year.

YouTube promises custom feeds and a lot more AI later this year

YouTube's next year could change the content you see with a big focus on AI and livestreams.

Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials

The round valued the AI biotech at $2 billion. It is currently testing drugs that treat skin conditions and preserve weight loss after stopping GLP-1s.

Bentley unveils its first fully electric car

The SUVs will be built on a new production line in Crewe, which has been Bentley's base since 1946.

Itauma 'humiliated' but may never lose again - Hrgovic

Moses Itauma may never lose again if he can get over the "humiliation" of his IBF heavyweight title defeat, says Filip Hrgovic, who stunned the Briton in August.

GB's Reid and Thomas reach finals at Europeans

Great Britain's Chantelle Reid and Damar Thomas will fight for gold at the European Boxing Championships after semi-final victories on Wednesday.

Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios

Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".

Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely

The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare-earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots.

Kalshi says it is not being investigated by the CFTC over trading activity

The prediction market says unusual patterns in its ether perpetual market are the result of liquidity incentives.

Anyone can make stunning HD videos with Gemini Omni in Google Vids

Get high-quality video production right from your browser. Anyone with a Google account can create videos for free in Google Vids.

Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead following public dispute with the firm

The crypto community is seeking answers after 37-year-old growth executive Hsin-Ju Chuang was found dead in a remote California desert vehicle.

Salary caps, player unions, roster spots: What will the Protect College Sports Act do?

As the Senate looks to pass the landmark bill, we sort the truths from the myths about the Protect College Sports Act.

Contrary to some reports, you don't have two brains

A bad press release makes a good excuse to look at how developmental biology works.

$15.6 Billion in Bitcoin Options Expire Friday—Here's What It Means

Deribit's strike-by-strike data shows a book stacked with calls, and one price level drawing hedging pressure from both sides at once.

Sources: Giants QB Dart expected to have season-ending knee surgery

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, sources told NFL Network.

Browns QB Watson 'ready for support' in first home game since boos

In his first home game since being booed in the preseason, Browns QB Deshaun Watson said Wednesday he's "ready for support."

Steichen defends Colts' handling of Pierce's injury as WR head to IR

The Colts are placing wide receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve, giving him time to rehab his heel injury, coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday.

'No drama': Curry says unsettled contract won't affect play, Warriors

Warriors star Stephen Curry said his unsettled contract extension situation will have zero impact on his play or the team's vibe entering the season.

😡 CFB Bottom 10: NC State had a really bad day

The Wolfpack's inexplicable loss resulted in a very predictable appearance on our dubious list.

Indiana linemen Daley, Wyatt can play again after judge grants injunction

Indiana defensive linemen Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt are eligible to play again after a judge granted them a preliminary injunction in their case against the NCAA.

Antonio Brown to accept plea deal in attempted murder case, avoid prison

Former NFL star Antonio Brown will accept a plea deal in his second-degree attempted murder case, resulting in probation, his attorney said.

Sources: Bengals' Iosivas expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to thumb injury

Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas is expected to miss four to six weeks because of a thumb injury, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Panthers RB Brooks set for surgery, out at least 6 weeks

Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is expected to undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury and is set to miss at least six weeks, sources told NFL Network.

How often do major exchanges actually publish proof of reserves?

Reporting frequency matters because a proof-of-reserves report is only a snapshot. The more often an exchange publishes fresh reserve data, the shorter the period users have to wait before they can inspect a new checkpoint.

SEC Publishes Updated Market Statistics, Highlighting Increase in IPOs and Proceeds Raised

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) published updated statistics and data visualizations covering key segments of the U. S.

Netflix releases trailer for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn

"It’s film noir and a hard-boiled detective story, but it’s got a lot more comedy and a lot more action."

Tokenized stocks must carry the same shareholder rights, OKX US CEO says

OKX US CEO Roshan Robert has said tokenized stocks must preserve the rights of traditional shares as the SEC begins a five-year test of blockchain-based U. S.

Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl

Torcal SUV can travel up to 375 miles on a single charge and is part of a £350m investment in the VW-owned carmaker’s UK business Bentley is launching its first fully electric car – complete with a drum soundtrack to replace the growl of a combustion engine – as part of a £350m investment in its UK business. The vehicle, an SUV…

Borrow Against Your Bitcoin at a Fixed Rate: Coinbase Expands Morpho Loans

The product lets users lock in their rate and repayment date when borrowing USDC against Bitcoin, marking the first enterprise-scale deployment of Morpho Midnight and a shift away from on-chain lending's variable-rate norm.

‘We hope he’ll accept’: US invites Putin to G20 summit at Trump golf club

Kremlin yet to respond publicly to US invitation that is likely to raise concerns from Ukraine and EU countries The United States has invited Vladimir Putin to take part in the meeting of the G20 scheduled in Miami in December in what would be the first major summit with the Russian leader present since he launched his invasion…

Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation

At the same time, Disney appears to be exploring new ways to expand its streaming business beyond simply raising subscription prices.

White House adviser defends President Trump's crypto ties in wake of Clarity Act defeat

President Donald Trump's crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, accused Democrats of unfairly amplifying Trump's crypto ties as a political weapon.

KB Securities taps Securitize, Optimism for Korean tokenized funds

KB Securities has signed a three-party agreement with Securitize and the Optimism Foundation to develop tokenized funds for Korean institutional investors, starting with a planned money market fund on OP Mainnet. In a Sep.

Harry Kane admits England’s World Cup 2026 exit ‘hurt more than any other’

‘It wasn’t the team that we wanted and said we’d be’ England host Spain in Nations League on Saturday Harry Kane has described England’s World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina as his most painful tournament exit because of how the team lost sight of who they were. The captain is determined to move on as quickly as…

Warwickshire ‘in the groove’ as County Championship destiny calls

Going into the last round 11 points clear, the bowler Olly Hannon-Dalby is confident the favourites can clinch the title Olly Hannon‑Dalby, 6ft 7in of medium‑fast heritage craft, has just come out of training at Edgbaston. The last round of County Championship cricket is about to start and slow‑burn Warwickshire are nailed-on…

Google Beam expands with new regions, partners, and customers

We’re expanding Google Beam to five new countries, and partnering with Industrious for an extended network.

6 ways Android Enterprise is evolving for the modern workforce

The latest updates from Android Enterprise are designed to help IT teams safeguard corporate data while giving workers room to innovate.

CFP Bubble Watch: LSU-Texas A&M loser in trouble

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Ranking the 10 best College Football Playoff games

Who takes the No. 1 spot?

Netherlands v Germany: Klopp and Xavi begin revival projects with derby

Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernández face each other in Nations League as they take the reins following disappointing World Cups Before the latest instalment of a time-honoured international rivalry gearing up for two distinct new beginnings, Jürgen Klopp could not resist sprinkling a little of the old mischief. “The good thing is…

Pi Network price slips below $0.09 as moving averages cap rebound

Pi Network price fell back toward $0.088 on Sep. 23 after an intraday move above $0.092 failed to hold.

The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner

Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner with England.

Seven things Solak thinks: Bucs will regret the Mayfield contract? Chargers are a bottom-10 team?

Can Baker Mayfield rebound? Are the Chargers doomed?

NFL Power Rankings: Our post-Week 2 poll, plus what we know about every QB1

How do all 32 NFL teams stack up? Plus, what we know for sure about the starting QBs around the league.

The old cybersecurity model is breaking

As concern over AI safety and rogue agents continue to make headlines, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity stocks are rising, or that investors are pouring massive amounts of capital into startups trying to build the next generation of security for an AI-native world. We’re even seeing companies like Instinct and Simile bring…

$1 billion in trading volume masks hidden liquidity risks for Coinbase stock token holders

Premarket routes priced $100,000 sales across ten tokens; displayed pool balances cannot show what a broad selloff would cost.

Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges

"So absurd and embarrassing ..."

McDonald’s to take on KFC and rivals as Gen Z flock to fried chicken

Fast food giant aiming to increase share of global chicken market as rising cost of beef hits profits McDonald’s is betting on fried chicken as health concerns and the rising price of beef shift dining habits. The company said that it aimed to take an extra 1.5 percentage point-share of the global chicken market by 2030, with…

Answering key questions for the Giants following Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury

New York fans just don't seem to be allowed nice things these days. Our insiders get into the implications of Dart's injury and its effect on the Giants going forward.

Crypto Exchange That Invented 100x Leverage Is No More: Here’s What BitMEX Users Need to Know

BitMEX ended trading at 04:00 UTC Wednesday and is urging users to withdraw their remaining funds, as fees now apply to balances left on the exchange.

Ronaldo defiant over Portugal future as he targets 1,000 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo considered retiring from international football after the World Cup before deciding to extend his Portugal career.

Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms

The repeated incidents led one worker to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which opened an inquiry and told Zoox to investigate the exposures.

Former NASA chief sounds alarm on China's lunar "exploration" plans

"Beijing's intended strategy is to dominate the high ground of the twenty-first century."

US treasury sells $70 billion of 5 year notes at a high yield of 5.033%

The Treasury sold $70 billion of five-year notes at a high yield of 5.033%, compared with a when-issued (WI) yield of 5.002% just before the auction. That is a 3.1-basis-point tail, well above the six-auction average of 0.6 basis points.

From an unlikely A and F to a whole lot of C's: Full regular-season grades for all 30 MLB teams

Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?

Small-market success or cautionary tale? Why Padres fit both sides of MLB's labor debate

Is San Diego why baseball needs a salary cap -- or an example of why it doesn't? It depends on who you ask.

US yields move to multi year highs as the wall of worry is growing.

US Treasury yields are trading at highs across the curve. The 10-year yield is above 5.09%, and the 30-year is near 5.39%.

Canada's Six Biggest Banks Team Up on a Shared Digital-Dollar Network

RBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank, CIBC and National Bank are jointly exploring a Canadian-dollar tokenized deposit system, starting with transfers between the banks themselves.

ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features

Pro and Plus users will be able to use the Work tab on their phones to complete agentic tasks.

Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it

The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.

'We can beat anyone': No matter the seed, Liberty believe they're a WNBA title contender

After an inconsistent regular season, New York will have to hit the road in the WNBA playoffs.

Fans flocked to Wilmington to celebrate No. 23 -- and no, it wasn't Michael Jordan

In honor of 23 years since "One Tree Hill" premiered, James Lafferty & Co. take us inside the basketball heart of the cult classic TV show.

Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent

Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.

Real or not? We rated the sustainability of 32 NFL surprise trends and stats through Week 2

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Buzz: What we're hearing on the Giants, Mahomes' early play, RB situations and more

What now for the Giants with Jaxson Dart out? And what's the buzz on Patrick Mahomes through two games?

NBA Rank: Where LeBron, Steph, KD check in

Our countdown of the NBA's top 100 players continues. See which stars just missed a spot in the top 10 -- and where three legends land.

Insiders weigh in on snubs, surprises and biggest questions

Did LeBron, Steph and KD rank right? NBA insiders weigh in on our ranking of the league's top 50 players.

Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI

Stock in major firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia and SpaceX was bought and sold on behalf of the US president.

Stablecoins hold nearly $200 billion in US debt, but money funds bought the surge

Treasury says money-market mutual funds absorbed about 85% of more than $550 billion in new bill supply during July and August.

‘I want to go’: Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 is able to end season in Middle East

‘I love going to the Middle East,’ says Ferrari driver Qatar and Abu Dhabi races could still be cancelled Lewis Hamilton said he hopes the Formula One season can still end at the two scheduled rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, with the finale still in doubt because of the war in the Middle East. Formula One is pressing ahead with…

Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045

Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality Europe’s biggest economy, Germany, has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045, despite fierce debate about its green policies. In a roadmap published on Wednesday , the German government set out for the…

NYSE Taps Blockchain.com to Reach Crypto Investors With Tokenized Stocks

Blockchain.com and NYSE Group signed a preliminary agreement to give the crypto exchange's users access to tokenized U. S.

Bitwise launches first Lighter ETP amid Hyperliquid rivalry

The product gives European investors brokerage access to the LIT token as Bitwise expands its lineup of products tied to decentralized derivatives platforms.

Blockchain.com and NYSE explore 24/7 trading of tokenized US stocks

Blockchain.com and NYSE Group have signed an agreement to explore giving eligible users access to tokenized U. S.

Philip R. Lane: The Outlook for the Euro Area Economy

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Philip R. Lane: The Outlook for the Euro Area Economy”.

Does Littler need to change approach to hostile crowds?

Following Luke Littler's latest run-in with a hostile crowd over the weekend, the Sky Sports Love The Darts Podcast has debated whether it is time for the world champion to change his approach.

Sedlacek wins first PDC Pro Tour title at Players Championship 30

Karel Sedlacek secured his first PDC Pro Tour title at Players Championship 30, beating Scott Williams 8-7 despite a late scare as he closed in on victory.

Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory

Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.

Americans Would Use Stablecoins—If They Came With Bank Protections, Visa Study Finds

A Visa survey found U. S.

Does Airtel Money mark the end of London’s listing drought? Not yet | Nils Pratley

The biggest flotation in five years was a bit of a shoo-in. Let’s see what happens when overseas competition is tougher Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years A win is a win, but we should probably contain our excitement about the biggest flotation in London for five years .

BNB price slips as Binance plans Stocks Account migration

BNB price has fallen 3.3% to about $761 as Binance has announced that it will start moving crypto balances from Funding Accounts to Spot Accounts on Sep. 29, ahead of a Stocks Account rename in January 2027.

‘And you will be the People’s Earl’ – Charles Spencer’s Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, digested by John Crace

The earl on his globally lauded eulogy for Diana, King Charles’s sausage fingers and toxic Raine, topped off with a lavish sprinkling of adverbs Cheers were heard up and down the land. Halley’s comet made an unscheduled appearance in the ethereal night sky.

‘I had a headache for days’: Hrgovic reveals brutal toll of Itauma world title fight

‘I didn’t celebrate. I went home to rest.

Giants’ Jaxson Dart set for season-ending surgery after serious knee injury

QB suffered MCL, PCL and meniscus damage Surgery expected to result in full recovery Dart injured on opening drive of Rams defeat New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo knee surgery that will end his 2026 season after suffering damage to his MCL, PCL and meniscus in Monday night’s loss to the Los Angeles…

XRP Ledger lending plan advances: Can XRP price break above $1.60?

XRP price pulled back to about $1.51 on Sep. 23 after briefly rising above $1.65, leaving $1.60 as the first price level to reclaim while the XRP Ledger’s native lending proposals remain in validator voting.

YouTube is making comments more fun — and fandom more lucrative for creators

YouTube is rolling out GIF replies, voice-powered TV comments, personalized moderation, paid members-only communities, and new ways for fans to support their favorite creators.

Cristiano Ronaldo vows to play on for Portugal and targets 1,000 career goals

Player reflects on critics, says ‘they’ve tried to kill me’ Jorge Jesus launches passionate defence of 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo said he considered quitting international football after the World Cup, but confirmed he plans to play on for Portugal and hopes to reach 1,000 goals for club and country. Ronaldo, who is 21…

Prem agrees to revamp refereeing in boost for England’s Rugby World Cup hopes

League agrees new interpretations to help Borthwick Scrum and breakdown targeted as areas of inconsistency Steve Borthwick has secured a boost to his preparations for the World Cup next year, with an overhaul in the refereeing of Prem matches for the coming season designed to help England’s hopes in Australia. The Guardian…

The digitalisation of money, payments and finance

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “The digitalisation of money, payments and finance”.

SEC Charges South Florida Resident and His Company for Alleged Investment Scheme Defrauding Law Enforcement

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged CMI Capital LLC and its founder and manager, Michael D. Williams, for an alleged fraudulent investment scheme that raised approximately $860,000 from at least 18 investors, many of whom are current or…

6 new Google Flow Tools built by industry creatives

Explore 6 new tools in Google Flow built by creatives, for creatives.

A new wave of Connected Apps is rolling out to Gemini.

Gemini is adding new Connected Apps, including Adobe, Airtable, Linear, Peloton and more to help you easily tackle your to-do list.

MedGemma is helping global healthcare providers deliver better care

Healthcare organizations are using Google’s tech to build tools that address unique local healthcare needs.

Pirotton vows to be 'matador' against 'money cow' Fisher

Michael Pirotton is ready to shock Johnny Fisher when they fight at London’s Copper Box Arena this Saturday, live on Sky Sports .

NYSE, Blockchain.com in tie-up to bring tokenized US stocks to crypto users

Blockchain.com users could gain access to tokenized US stocks and ETFs through NYSE’s planned digital trading platform under a new partnership, as bourses rush to deliver new trading.

Bitcoin Dips, But Its Forks Are Flying Again

A CME futures listing and a fresh Grayscale ETF filing sent Bitcoin's two biggest forks soaring, even as the flagship coin cooled off its seven-month high.

Strategy resumed Bitcoin buying, but Strive gained more BTC per share

Strategy resumed buying after a two week pause, but its latest purchase came from cash while its stock sales remained idle. Meanwhile a review of five Strive filings shows a different pattern: rapid Bitcoin growth alongside a rising common share…

Scheffler and Burns partner for Thursday fourballs at Presidents Cup

Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns will take on Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im in the first match of Thursday's fourballs at the Presidents Cup.

YouTube’s conversational video editing tool lets creators make edits in natural language

Creators will be able to use AI in a conversational chat interface to help them edit videos.

GB sniff Road Worlds chance with Pogacar absent

British riders stand a strong chance of glory at cycling's Road World Championships this weekend, with young talent beginning to blossom at elite level.

BlackRock: AI Agents Could Drive Crypto's Next Demand Wave

The world's largest asset manager argues that autonomous AI agents buying data, paying for services, and renting computing power could quietly become one of the biggest forces pushing money into crypto.

Coin Metrics revises 19 months of ETF wallet data but by how much?

The update spans 35 daily and 25 hourly series, yet no cause, direction or numerical delta was disclosed.

Ethereum price holds above key averages despite $2,800 rejection

Ethereum price fell below $2,700 on Sep. 23 after a rally toward $2,800 stalled.

FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end inquiry

The Football Association charges Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik over an altercation involving Portsmouth fans, but a police investigation has been concluded.

Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins

Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.

Sky Sports to show England men's tour of South Africa this winter

Sky Sports and Cricket South Africa have extended their longstanding partnership, with Sky Sports and NOW to exclusively broadcast the England men's three-Test and three-ODI tour of South Africa this winter.

Inside the FBI’s little-known annual crypto crime gathering

The Virtual Asset Technical Exchange brings together investigators, law enforcement officials, and crypto-security specialists to exchange intelligence on a wide range of crimes involving digital assets.

Mark Wood was a high-speed hero who put body and soul on the line for England | Taha Hashim

Fast bowler won the Ashes and two World Cups but those successes were punctuated by long spells out with injury To reach for the career stats on Cricinfo is no way to go about it. This is a full-on YouTube job: boil the kettle, load up those spells at Headingley, St Lucia and the rest, and take in the whippy, absurd…

YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features

Built directly into the YouTube Music app, Ask Music lets users describe what they want to hear in everyday language rather than searching for individual songs or artists.

Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech says hello

Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS and Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS are our most expressive audio models yet.

Bitcoin ETFs just erased a $5.7 billion hole, but profit-taking is swallowing the new demand

A second large inflow met weak price follow-through. Dated fund reports and an earlier rise in profit taking leave the seller behind the move unidentified.

Crypto Long & Short: Inside the chain settling $150 billion of stablecoins a week

Tron launched as a content-distribution project and has become the settlement layer for a large share of the world's USDT, processing roughly $150 billion to $190 billion of stablecoin transfers a week. Josh Olszewicz of Canary Capital breaks down how the network's economics work and what stablecoin regulation could do to the…

'He stays calm': What we've seen from Alabama QB Keelon Russell through three games

Coach Kalen DeBoer has seen improvement "every game," but the Tide will be tested in the coming weeks.

Bitcoin price tests $83,600 Supertrend support after $87K rejection

Bitcoin price fell below $85,000 on Sep. 23 after briefly trading above $87,000, as a rally driven partly by short liquidations lost momentum.

Serious fun time: Making video and board games accessible for all players

Gamers with visual or motor impairments are increasingly creating their own ways to keep playing as industry giants Microsoft, Sony and ONCE roll out adapted controllers alongside new video and board games.

Sakeena Fiza Helps NVIDIA Hardware Succeed at Scale

When Sakeena Fiza describes her work as a validation engineer at NVIDIA, she does so in terms more befitting a detective story than a world-class engineering lab. “Validation engineers look in the shadows and shine a light into every corner,” Fiza said.

We’re honoring Latino culture this Hispanic Heritage Month.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Google’s Latin Pop Doodle and curated Google TV collections. See how we honor Latino culture today.

Iranian official says reopening the Strait of Hormuz was discussed in U. S. talks

A senior Iranian official told Reuters about Tuesday’s indirect talks with the United States: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U. S.

Iranian president says Iran is open to diplomacy but will defend its interests in Hormuz

It is Iran's turn at the UN with Iran Pres. Pezeshkian taking the stage today.

Bitcoin long liquidations hit $280M as BTC price dips under $84K

Bitcoin long liquidations mounted as BTC/USD briefly traded below $84,000, while analysis flagged key support to hold.

Eight Sleep’s new Pod 6 comes in smaller and solo sizes, starting at $1,999

Eight Sleep said the new pod is 20% faster than the previous generation.

Bardem calls for P!nk to be removed as UNICEF ambassador over Palestine stance

Spanish actor Javier Bardem has shared an Instagram story urging people to sign a Change.org petition calling for US singer P!nk to be removed as a UNICEF ambassador; the campaign has already gathered over 150,000 signatures.

Solana moves Alpenglow into testnet as SOL nears January highs

Anza began the rollout process, while the feature tracker and a live genesis-certificate check showed the consensus handoff had not yet occurred.

The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc

While Brussels and Ottawa desire a deeper partnership born of Trump-era volatility, ​the EU has no legal framework to accommodate it Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here The EU and Canada, Ursula von der Leyen said last week, “see the world with the same eyes”, with shared stances on everything from AI…

StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Inside the changing rules of venture capital

StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the changing VC landscape thanks to AI. Get your Investor Pass to join these exclusive sessions.

YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app

YouTube is adding new features to generate ideas and monitor the performance of thumbnails.

YouTube’s new ‘Shorts series’ feature brings episodic viewing to Shorts

Other Made On YouTube announcements are also designed to help creators grow and engage audiences.

YouTube adds new creator tools like video A/B testing, dynamic thumbnails, and live dubbing

Many of these tools hinge on using generative AI to try out a variety of different tactics on a video to find what works best.

YouTube will let you build your own algorithm with AI

YouTube’s new custom feeds let users describe the videos they want to see in their own words, then use Gemini to build a personalized feed around the request.

YouTube doubles down on video shopping with AI-powered ‘Ask YouTube’ feature

YouTube's AI feature can now help you compare products as you shop.

Here’s what was announced at Made On YouTube 2026.

YouTube introduced updates that make the platform smarter, more personal and easier to navigate.

Security and fees hold back deeper crypto use among wealthy investors: Nexo report

Nearly 67% of affluent investors across the United States, United Kingdom and Argentina have owned crypto, but only 4.7% have integrated digital assets deeply into long term financial planning, according to new research from Nexo. According to Nexo’s “The Future…

Raiffeisen to offer crypto trading across 11 European markets via Bitpanda

Bitpanda will provide crypto infrastructure to Raiffeisen network banks, potentially extending digital asset access to about 18 million customers.

The moment Antonelli knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli tells BBC Sport how he is "still finding my way" in F1 after a 2024 crash "stayed in my head for a very long time".

Here’s the trailer for Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, in theaters October 16

In this cursed timeline, we have been gifted something so unfathomable that we could never have imagined it.

After multiple deaths and injuries, NHTSA is investigating comma.ai

Feds know of 5 crashes where cars using comma.ai devices hit slow or stopped vehicles.

F1 drivers split over whether Monaco Sprint 'makes sense'

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell disagree on the Monaco Grand Prix becoming a Sprint weekend in 2027.

LA 2028 triathlon course will see athletes race from Venice Beach into Pacific

Women’s triathlon will award first medals of Games Beach start only second in Olympic triathlon history The first medals of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be doled out on the eclectic confines of Venice Beach, where organizers have unveiled a triathlon course that will send athletes racing from the sand into the Pacific…

Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.

It's getting harder to afford rent in the U. S., even for middle-income families

Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time.

England players carrying World Cup scar - Saka

England winger Bukayo Saka says the team are still carrying the "scar" of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.

Why fans are digging their claws into Wolverine over its patronising gameplay

From highlighted ledges to characters telling you what to do, blockbuster games are increasingly taking the challenge out of playing – and players are pushing back • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Marvel’s Wolverine, the latest action game from Sony’s stable of expensive blockbuster-factory…

3 days left to save up to $200 and make impactful connections at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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US September S&P Global flash services PMI 58.7 vs 56.0 expected

Prior was 56.8 Manufacturing 57.0 vs 53.6 exp Prior manufacturing 53.2 Composite 58.4 vs 56.0 prior Employment growth strongest since June 2022 Input cost inflation highest since October 2022 This is a nice jump and underscores the Fed's rate hike and hawkish stance. These are five-year highs across the board.

UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget

Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.

Manchester United report seventh straight annual loss and sell fans £125 grass clumps

Net loss of £43m for year ended 30 June 2026 Revenue hits record £677.6m and forecast to grow Manchester United have reported an annual loss for the seventh successive year, taking the club’s combined losses to £444m since 2019. The financial results were released as it emerged United are raising revenue by selling small…

ESMA to prioritize EU-wide AI and tokenization supervision in 2027

National regulators will map client-facing uses of the technologies, check a subset of firms and develop common approaches to oversight.

‘Why no female lead characters this year?’: The Guardian’s book team answered your questions

This year’s shortlist for the Booker prize was announced last night. Our books editors answered your questions about the contenders, the judges and literary fiction Kohtao says: Can’t believe the two best books – Switzy and Shadow of the Object - were cut.

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.

America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage.

Decades of cheaper imports left US dependent on China for crucial rare earth processing.

A blood-splattered surgeon after an emergency horse op: Andrea Modica’s best photograph

‘You’d have to be out of your mind not to want to photograph this incredible woman. And it was only afterwards that I realised she looks like a medieval statue, a madonna’ After my first job in the 80s, I had a little money and set off for Italy with my camera and a backpack.

Aston Villa latest: 'Buendia contract talks begin'

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Sindhu Vee: ‘Makeup, music to feel reckless, two pieces of milk chocolate – and then I go on’

The banker turned standup turned actor shares her preshow rituals, what’s behind her ‘very swanky hairstyle’ and her joke about Indian Santa Claus How did you go from investment banker to standup comedian? I didn’t go on purpose from one to the other.

Greetings from Edinburgh, where a cheeky tour guide makes art history hilarious

For anyone who grew up staring blankly at museum artwork, this is the fun that was missing: Coco leads interactive and (mostly) factual art history comedy tours.

Altcoin demand meets $18B threat as flows move into RWA perps as just 19% of traders keep alts

Traditional-asset perps filled a crypto-volume gap while Hyperliquid cohorts remained mostly segmented by their entry market.

Winners and losers of the SEC’s new tokenized stocks rules

The SEC has opened a five-year path for tokenized stocks, but only some products and venues fit the model. Will Uniswap, Robinhood, Coinbase or Kraken come out on top?

Chelsea have entered the realm of late-stage American sports capitalism | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The Blues’ lack of success was no impediment to Todd Boehly and Mark Walter recouping profits from the club’s sale. That’s how things work in the US Here follows a list of the things accomplished at Chelsea Football Club during a time that historians may choose to grandly term the First Clearlake Era, or perhaps the Boehly…

‘We live in a world of extreme consumption and waste’: Magali Reus, the artist reimagining rubbish

Making vast versions of sardine tins and fishing lures, the Dutch sculptor explains how she imbues disposable objects with autonomy and meaning Midway through my conversation with Magali Reus, we are interrupted by a courier. They’ve arrived at the artist’s studio to deliver an important package – one of the final components of…

Bitcoin's $16 billion quarterly options settlement arrives with a 'call-heavy' book

Nearly $18 billion in bitcoin and ether options will expire on Friday, potentially reshaping dealer hedging flows and short-term volatility.

‘He made something every single day’: David Lynch’s inscrutable photography celebrated in LA show

The director’s surrealist films defined Los Angeles. Now the city is celebrating his other passion: photography No one can bring Los Angeles together like David Lynch .

PitPro’s first tire-changing robot goes live in Canada

The startup says its automated system can change four tires in under 15 minutes.

MoonPay to acquire SEC-registered North Capital in $60 million all-stock deal

The acquisition will support MoonPay’s aim of supporting mass adoption of tokenized real-world assets, CEO Ivan Soto-Wright said.

Hamilton defends Ferrari amid ‘doom and gloom’ criticism

Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari's season can still rank as a "huge achievement" if they finish in the top three of the Drivers' Championship, asking critics to "look at the positives" of the team's year despite recent setbacks.

MoonPay to buy North Capital in all-stock deal worth over $60M

MoonPay’s North Capital acquisition adds US broker-dealer, trading and investment infrastructure as it expands into tokenized securities.

Stablecoin cross-border flows surge 78%, defying crypto bear market

Cross-border stablecoin transfers surged as the wider crypto market shrank 37%, with Chainalysis pointing to growing use for trade, remittances and savings.

The living dead: we can watch ‘Janis Joplin’ perform or reunite the Beatles, but who are the real winners here?

Advances in digital technology mean that avatars are ever more realistic, and zombie concerts are coming our way. Exciting as it might be to witness the Fab Four, or Maria Calla on stage, I’d rather have flesh and blood live experiences any day.

‘It’s about being loudly visible’: Ahadadream, the British-Pakistani dance star defanging racist slurs

Like many south Asians in the UK, he kept creativity separate from a corporate career. But after co-signs from dance music’s A-list, he’s releasing a defiant – and daringly titled – debut album When Ahad Elley was 12, his family moved from Karachi to the UK.

John Green got an astronomical following from his books. What came next? ‘I’m still competing for clicks’

Returning with his first-ever adult novel, the bestselling author reflects on fame, YouTube and his brother’s AI controversy By his mid-30s, John Green had done pretty well for himself. His debut novel, Looking for Alaska, had won a prestigious award for young adult literature.

Why Mastercard’s $25 billion crypto expansion isn’t what it seems

SoFi is migrating its card program into SoFiUSD, while the amount already settled in the token remains undisclosed.

Ad break in Women's Champions League was unscheduled

Coverage of Arsenal's Women's Champions League opener also featured a dog on set, a vegetable platter and a rotating floor.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Hits $86,000 as Oil Slides and ETFs Bid

Crypto majors continue their climb while alt leaders hit new ATHs. What’s driving the recent run up?

EU watchdogs warn quantum computers could pick crypto’s locks

EU supervisors warn quantum computing could weaken blockchain security as Bitcoin developers weigh a draft migration plan and Ethereum targets 2029.

AI, trade, Taiwan and climate: what will and won’t be on agenda at Trump-Xi summit

Two leaders could discuss tech safety issues and US-China trade ties but may skip over climate emergency Analysis: AI looms large over Trump-Xi meeting The leaders of the world’s two superpowers are meeting in the US this week . It is Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the US in more than a decade.

North Korea's Fake Job Interviews Drained $11M From 7,000 Crypto Wallets

A seven-agency advisory ties the WaterPlum hacking crew and Pyongyang's remote IT worker scheme to the same bureau.

CFTC chair says tokenization could reach all asset classes

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has begun preparing financial markets for what Chair Michael Selig called “mass tokenization,” as the agency works to adapt existing rules for blockchain, artificial intelligence and onchain finance. CFTC Chair Michael Selig said during…

Manhunter review – Michael Mann serves up a bold and queasy starter to the serial killer spectacle

Before Anthony Hopkins’ Dr Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, Brian Cox played a cannibalistic killer in Mann’s pioneering Red Dragon adaptation Five years before The Silence of the Lambs, there was writer-director Michael Mann’s pioneering Thomas Harris adaptation Manhunter, now on re-release in a director’s “final cut” for…

Ema raises $77M as AI starts eating into enterprise software and services

Ema has raised $140 million to date and has more than 50 enterprise customers, including Google and Microsoft.

Bored by international breaks? WSL is serving plenty to excite this weekend

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investing Live European session wrap: Brent crude retakes $100 as dollar rises, yields climb and stocks slip

Headlines: Oil slips below $100 as US-Iran talks put crude prices and Treasury yields at a crossroads The selloff in oil prices stalls as Trump pours cold water on expectations of an earlier end to the conflict Gold falls back to the major $4,300 support ahead of key US data as traders await new US-Iran developments USD/JPY…

Pornhub investigated over concerns it can still be accessed by UK children

Watchdog Ofcom says site’s age-checking regime may not be ‘highly effective’, as required by the Online Safety Act One of the world’s most visited pornography websites is being investigated by the UK’s communications watchdog over concerns it can still be accessed by children. Pornhub’s age checking regime may not be “highly…

Pick your County Championship team of the season

Pick you best XI from the 2026 County Championship season. Who makes the cut?

Legal & General to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2027

Programme will initially involve voluntary redundancies in the UK but the insurance and pensions firm will consider mandatory job cuts depending on the take-up Legal & General plans to cut 1,000 jobs by the middle of next year, about a tenth of the British insurance and pensions firm’s workforce. António Simões, the chief…

Lynx clinch WNBA No 1 seed despite ‘embarrassing’ loss to Fever and Olivia Miles injury

Portland Fire’s win hands Lynx top seed for playoffs Olivia Miles held out of lineup due to calf injury Caitlin Clark had 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record as the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday night. It was a mixed…

Rising cruiserweight talent Roehrig signs with Zuffa Boxing

Lucas Roehrig has signed a promotional deal with Zuffa Boxing and will fight on Sky Sports .

Europe’s central banks want to scrap this stablecoin reserve safeguard

The proposed MiCA change challenges mandatory bank deposits as Britain's systemic sterling stablecoin code reaches its consultation deadline.

Live updates: Bitcoin pulls back to $84,000 as bond yields fly higher

The 10-year U. S.

Pocognoli has 'positive nervousness' for Scotland debut

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli admits to feeling a "positive nervousness" before his first game in charge of the country, a Nations League tie against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday.

The S&P 500 has a 'breadth' problem. Crypto doesn’t.

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 22, 2026

Teenager denies sending racist message to England defender Carter

A teenager has denied sending a message containing a racial slur to England footballer Jess Carter during last year's Women's European Championship.

Ten of the best-value deals from this summer’s transfer window

From veteran strikers to exciting young talents, here are 10 signings who could prove to be bargains for their new teams Even in this era of relentless transfer inflation, a fee of more than £20m does not usually represent a bargain. Roma’s move for the Porto playmaker Mora may be an exception, though.

Man City fight back to snatch 'precious draw' at Bayern Munich

Manchester City produced a superb fight back to recover from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with German champions Bayern Munich in their opening match of this season's Women's Champios League.

'It can't be brushed over' - Republic of Ireland squad to discuss Israel games

Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland squad will wait until after Thursday's Kosovo game before discussing how they approach Sunday's contentious fixture against Israel.

Small undersea volcanoes may unleash outsized tsunamis

Post-eruption imaging of the Hunga caldera gives new details of its collapse.

Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years

Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Airtel Money targets $9bn IPO in boost for ailing UK stock market Nils Pratley: Does this mark the end of London’s listing drought? Not yet A payments business that operates across Africa and is ultimately controlled by an Indian billionaire has announced its intention to float on the struggling London…

Slip sliding away: football season-ticket holders fear falling down pecking order

It is a symbol of the connection between the fanbase and club, but there is a growing fear executives would prefer stadiums full of one-off tourists The document known as “the oldest football season ticket in the world” promises its bearer access to every Burnley home game of the 1884-85 season. It is a ticket that predates the…

A new report from Europe raises serious alarms about orbital collisions

"I think we are going to lose the ability to use certain orbits."

Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says

Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield.

U. N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran, Venezuela and Trump's foreign policy

Deals, threats and oil are all on the table as the president's foreign policy takes center stage.

CFTC Staff Advisory Says Prediction Market 'Mention' Contracts Invite Manipulation

Three weeks after fining a teleprompter operator who traded on speeches he had already read, regulators set out what exchanges must show.

Lighter price gains as Bitwise launches LIT staking ETP on Xetra

Bitwise has launched its first exchange traded product tracking Lighter’s LIT token on Deutsche Börse Xetra, giving European investors access to the asset through conventional brokerage accounts. According to Bitwise, the Bitwise Lighter Staking ETP began trading under the ticker…

Bitcoin consolidates near $86,000 as rally narrows and Brent slips below $100

Thirty-eight of the 100 CoinDesk 100 constituents were lower on the day, with bitcoin cash up 32% over 24 hours on a CME futures listing.

BitMEX shuts down: perpetuals pioneer officially closes it doors after 11 years

The exchange, co-founded by Arthur Hayes, stopped trading and deposits, but says users can still log in and withdraw funds as its wind-down continues.

Coinbase traced $1.1 million crypto trail behind AI phishing service EvilTokens

EvilTokens abused Microsoft’s real device-login flow to authorize attacker sessions, then used AI to identify payment authorities inside captured mailboxes.

Dolly Parton estate in feud with nephew over alleged ‘warfare’ threats

Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton’s death to the world, is alleged to have intimidated her manager and others, which he denies The estate of the late Dolly Parton is involved in a dispute with the country star’s nephew and former head of security, and has filed for a restraining order against him amid allegations of threats.…

Ripple’s Schwartz compares Glock case to SEC fight

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz compared Connecticut's Glock lawsuit to Ripple's SEC battle as a federal court set a Sept. 29 hearing.

Bitpanda and RBI build crypto framework for 18 million bank customers

Raiffeisen Bank International has partnered with Bitpanda Enterprise to create a common digital asset framework for its Central and Eastern European banking network, potentially bringing crypto services within reach of up to 18 million customers. According to Bitpanda, the agreement…

CFTC chair pushes tokenization as SEC opens door to onchain stocks

Michael Selig said tokenization could reshape financial markets as the CFTC and SEC continue advancing onchain initiatives despite the CLARITY Act setback.

Bitcoin bull market ‘confirmed’ but $90K presents profit-taking risk: Analysis

BTC price analysis concluded that onchain signals had “confirmed” the new Bitcoin bull market.

Boorman and the Devil review – enjoyable re-evaluation of the disaster that was Exorcist II: The Heretic

John Boorman generously details the mortifying experience of making a sequel to 1973 hit horror The Exorcist, which was widely and unfairly panned David Kittredge gives us a thoroughly enjoyable, detailed account of the catastrophe that was John Boorman’s 1977 film Exorcist II: The Heretic, the deeply ill-conceived and widely…

The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly | Bill McKibben

There is hope in solar power. As the UN meets, we are urging leaders to pursue a clear goal: clean energy for all by 2030 Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’s end As climate experts from around the world gather in New York for their annual week of talking through the world’s deepest…

Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’s end | Open letter

As the UN gathers, signatories from Bernie Sanders to Yeb Saño issue an open letter calling for clean power for all The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly We the undersigned write this letter out of great fear and great hope.

UK economic outlook brighter as new government measures will boost growth, says OECD – business live

Oil prices fall for a sixth day in their longest losing streak in over a year, as Saudi Arabia reportedly restarts its east-west pipeline and amid hopes for progress in US-Iran talks The Co-op has called on Andy Burnham ’s government to “create an environment where we have confidence and certainty to invest” which it needs to…

Euro: PMI strength limits downside against US Dollar – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports EUR/USD is weaker on broad Dollar strength, but Eurozone data and European Central Bank (ECB) expectations cushion the downside. September Eurozone Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) beat forecasts, supporting additional ECB hikes.

FTX, Alameda-linked wallets send $75 million in ether to Wintermute, onchain data shows

Onchain analysts PeckShield and EmberCN say the funds moved to a Wintermute wallet, but neither a sale nor the purpose of the transfer have been confirmed.

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD drifts toward $4.300 with bears gaining traction

Gold (XAU/USD) retraces Tuesday’s gains on Wednesday and drifts lower, approaching the $4,300 area as the US Dollar Index (DXY) rallies further amid high US Treasury yields.

Former Polish Police Officer Charged as Zondacrypto Probe Searches Fuel Depot

Investigators are combing the site where the exchange's founder was last seen in 2022, using experts and forensic equipment.

Binance backs Zilliqa EVM migration as legacy ZIL network is retired

Binance has moved to support Zilliqa’s EVM network for ZIL deposits and withdrawals as the blockchain retires its legacy transaction system following a security incident that exposed thousands of accounts. Binance said ZIL will be migrated from legacy Zilliqa mainnet…

Australian Dollar: Bearish outlook retained below 0.7140 - UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann describe AUD/USD price action as range-bound around 0.7115, with intraday expectations for 0.7095–0.7125.

Dogecoin price holds $0.10 after 25% weekly rally

Dogecoin holds near $0.10 after a 25% weekly gain as RSI cools, futures open interest stays above $1.6B and analysts watch resistance.

Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $65.45 per troy ounce, down 2.42% from the $67.07 it cost on Tuesday.

'C'était ça ou mourir': French literary sensation faces claims of using AI

Quebecois writer of Haitian origin Thélyson Orélien, longlisted for several major literary prizes, rejects accusations from the "Balance ton Claude" account and says in a statement he has faced racist attacks since arriving in France.

Three international bodies warn of risks of rising debt and soaring borrowing in major economies

IIF highlights challenges facing US, France, UK and Japan, while OECD and IMF also voice global concerns Three heavyweight international bodies have issued stark warnings about the risks of rising debt levels and soaring borrowing costs across large economies. The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…

US Dollar: Staying strong as Fed expectations hold – ING

ING strategist Francesco Pesole notes the Dollar’s resilience despite lower Oil prices and improved global risk sentiment, highlighting that hawkish Federal Reserve communication is keeping the Dollar supported.

Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’ - and faces backlash for cover art

New single, new era? Following 2025’s 'The Life of a Showgirl' and her 'Toy Story 5' single, Taylor Swift has announced a new song – and the cover art is proving divisive.

British Pound holds steady against Japanese Yen after mixed UK PMIs

GBP/JPY trades around 209.90 on Wednesday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day with a modest 0.05% decline.

‘I find myself weeping after almost every scene’: how seminal show 7 Up has touched your lives

It’s inspired careers, moved you deeply and helped you reevaluate your own journeys. As the series that began in 1964 comes to an end with 70 Up, Guardian readers explain the impact of the decades-spanning tale ITV’s landmark 7 Up documentary series has launched its final outing after 63 years.

BlackRock says AI agents could drive stablecoin and crypto adoption

The asset manager sees payments as the nearer-term opportunity, while markets for computing capacity remain at an early stage

Hungarian Forint: Cautious MNB stance supports HUF – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke reviews the Hungarian Central Bank decision to keep the key rate at 5.50% while lowering its medium-term inflation target to 2.5% from 2028. The MNB slightly raised its 2027 inflation forecast and will move to eight policy meetings per year.

Euro dips against Canadian Dollar following HCOB PMI data release

EUR/CAD halts its four day-winning streak, trading around 1.6090 during the European hours on Wednesday. The currency cross is under pressure as the Euro (EUR) holds losses following the release of the latest HCOB Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for Germany and the broader Eurozone.

Bitcoin faces $16 billion options expiry Friday, then two more tests hit the rally

Bitcoin options carrying roughly $16 billion in notional value expire on Deribit at 08:00 UTC on Friday, Sept. 25.

DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit

The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.

PEPE price holds breakout after 45% weekly rally

PEPE remains about 45% higher over seven days as price consolidates above $0.0000044, while RSI cools and futures open interest stays elevated.

Major news outlets banned by Trump will have their day in court

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are asking a federal judge to hold the president in check for what they say is a violation of their Constitutional rights simply because he doesn't like how they cover him.

Almost ten million people took part in ECB survey on new euro banknotes

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How an 'AI freeze' could make big AI companies bigger and hurt smaller firms

Critics say a slowdown of AI development among the largest companies could consolidate the power of frontier labs, just as many others are trying to catch up.

Euro remains depressed as German politics, France's debt offset strong PMI figures

The Euro (EUR) remains on its back foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, extending its decline to two-and-a-half-month lows after dropping about 0.5% so far this week.

Euro flat lines above 180.00 vs weak Yen as German political turmoil offsets upbeat PMIs

The EUR/JPY cross seesaws between tepid gains/minor losses through the first half of the European session on Wednesday and moves little following the release of flash Eurozone PMIs.

Swiss Franc: SNB preview signals steady policy – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Philip Wee expects the Swiss National Bank to keep its policy rate unchanged at 0% at the September 24 meeting, despite higher energy prices and a modest uptick in headline inflation.

Another taste of honey: Shelagh Delaney’s long-lost play about a teenage truant is a little gem

The playwright’s daughter found Catch Me Who Can after her mother’s death. Now it has become a compelling audio drama with Toby Jones and Rita Tushingham Was Shelagh Delaney a one-hit wonder?

S&P Global PMIs expected to show resilient US economic growth in September

S&P Global will release on Wednesday its preliminary September Purchasing Managers' Indices (PMIs) for the United States, based on surveys of top private sector executives, to provide an early indication of economic momentum. The data is expected to highlight US economic resilience.

Dow Jones futures rise ahead of US PMI data

Dow Jones futures gain by 0.12% to trade near 52,350 during European hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures advance by 0.10% to trade around 7,840, while Nasdaq 100 futures inch higher 0.03% to trade near 31,040.

United Kingdom flash Services PMI expands slower-than-expected to 51.7 in September

The United Kingdom (UK) S&P Global Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) expands at a moderate pace to 51.7 in September. The data was already anticipated to arrive lower at 52.0 from 52.5 in August.

UK and US warned to take action on spiralling debt costs by IMF

In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".

UK September flash services PMI 51.7 vs 52.0 expected

Prior 52.5 Manufacturing PMI 52.0 vs 51.5 expected Prior 51.7 Composite PMI 51.7 vs 52.0 expected Prior 52.5 Comment: Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence said: “September is seeing a worrying combination of disappointingly sluggish economic growth and intensifying inflationary pressures…

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Oil: Geopolitics drive volatile price path – Rabobank

Rabobank strategist Michael Every notes Oil prices are currently lower on hopes for de-escalation in multiple conflicts, including developments around Saudi infrastructure, Iran talks and Ukraine.

Australian Dollar slides to one-week low, below 0.7100 ahead of jobs data on Thursday

The AUD/USD pair comes under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday and weakens further below the 0.7100 mark, hitting a one-week low during the early part of the European session.

BitMEX ends crypto trading, keeps withdrawals open after closure

BitMEX officially ended exchange operations after more than 11 years, while withdrawals remain open as the crypto derivatives platform urges users to remove their funds.

XRP Ledger delegation upgrade could go live Oct. 5, will XRP benefit?

XRP Ledger has moved Permission DelegationV1_1 into its 14 day activation period after 29 of the network’s 35 trusted validators backed the account permission upgrade. According to the live XRP Ledger amendment dashboard, the countdown began on Sept.

Japanese Yen: Downside still favoured toward 158.40 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann maintain a constructive short-term view on USD/JPY after the pair closed at 157.37. They still see scope for further US Dollar (USD) strength, with intraday moves expected within 157.10–157.90 and firm resistance at 158.40.

Zcash’s November upgrade could freeze funds in legacy Sprout pool

The proposed NU7 change would disable version 4 transactions, leaving ZEC in Zcash’s legacy Sprout shielded pool unspendable.

NEAR price outlook strengthens as Hyperliquid adds spot market

NEAR Protocol has gained a new trading catalyst after its native token was deployed on Hyperliquid’s spot market, opening NEAR/USDC trading alongside an already active perpetual futures market. According to NEAR Protocol’s Sept.

Eurozone flash Manufacturing PMI remains steady at 52.7 in September

Preliminary HCOB Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the Eurozone remains steady at 52.7 in September, while it was expected to drop to 52.6. The Composite PMI unexpectedly rises to 53.1 from 52.0 in August.

Eurozone PMI jumps as services surge, price pressures keep ECB October rate hike in play

Eurozone September flash services PMI 53.0 vs 51.5 expected Prior 51.6 Eurozone September flash manufacturing PMI 52.7 vs 52.6 expected Prior 52.7 Eurozone September flash composite PMI 53.1 vs 51.7 expected Prior 52.0 Following the stronger showings in both France and Germany earlier, the more robust business activity in the…

North Sea, Nature Untamed review – stunning footage finds the beauty and splendour under the water

Diver Peter van Rodijnen’s footage of basking whales, plankton blooms and fatherly fish disputes the idea that the North Sea is a bleak wilderness The North Sea, with its cold grey waters, is the world’s drabbest. Or so you might have thought, but this documentary featuring the Dutch diver and underwater cinematographer Peter…

The Complex by Karan Mahajan review – a superb family saga set in Delhi

At once a grand sweep through history and a domestic novel of petty differences, this tale of corruption and betrayal is packed with drama We learn about the murder of the Chopra clan’s shifty, crude, charismatic patriarch Laxman in the opening pages of The Complex. Twenty-five years have passed, but the stain on this…

Indonesian Rupiah holds losses following BI rate decision

USD/IDR loses ground for the second successive day, trading around 17,850 during European hours on Wednesday. The pair holds losses as the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) remains subdued following the release of Bank Indonesia (BI) interest rate decision.

New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN

PM aims to ‘stem poisonous tide’ of disinformation and deepfakes with National Centre for Information Defence Security chiefs will set up a new national centre to tackle disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states such as Russia, Andy Burnham has announced, saying the government had a duty to “stem the poisonous tide” from…

Euro remains muted after mixed German flash PMI data

The Euro (EUR) remains almost steady against its major currency peers after the release of the German preliminary HCOB Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for September.

WTI Oil hovers at two-week lows near $89.00 awaiting Middle East developments

Oil prices maintain their negative trend on Wednesday, with the price of the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) barrel flatlining at the $89.00 area, its lowest level in nearly three weeks and 13% below last week’s highs.

Coinbase users can now borrow USDC against bitcoin at a fixed rate

Coinbase now allows users to borrow the USDC stablecoin against their bitcoin at a fixed interest rate and repayment date.

Hungarian Forint: HUF outlook mixed after NBH pause – ING

ING strategist Frantisek Taborsky says the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) delivered an expected pause in rate cuts and lowered its inflation target to 2.5%, creating a supportive backdrop for the Hungarian Forint.

Hyperliquid open interest reaches record $18 billion: What’s driving activity?

Hyperliquid’s open interest has topped $18 billion for the first time, reaching a record as trading activity continues across its crypto and non crypto perpetual markets. According to Lookonchain, official Hyperliquid data showed open interest at $18 billion on Sept.…

Binance to rename Funding Account as Stocks Account

Binance will move non-stock crypto from Funding to Spot Accounts from Sept. 29, then rename Funding as Stocks Account in January 2027.

XRP Ledger retries upgrade that lets banks split payment and compliance duties

The upgrade could activate Oct. 5, letting businesses give another account limited powers such as making payments or approving customers without handing over full control.

Germany’s flash Manufacturing PMI unexpectedly drops to 53.8 in September

German flash HCOB Manufacturing PMI has come in lower at 53.8 in September. The data was expected to arrive higher at 54.5 from 54.3 in August.

Equities: Flat close with sector rotation – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists note that United States (US) equities finished virtually flat, as strength in technology and semiconductor stocks offset a sharp decline in financials.

Germany September flash manufacturing PMI 53.8 vs 54.0 expected

Prior 54.3 Services PMI 52.9 vs 50.0 expected Prior 49.7 Composite PMI 53.8 vs 51.8 expected Prior 51.8 Comment: Phil Smith, Economics Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence said "German businesses reported further signs of resilience in September, with output growth picking up speed, expectations towards the…

Bitcoin ETFs take in $1.7B in 2 days as BTC tops holder cost basis

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded more than $1.7 billion in net inflows over two days as Bitcoin rose above investors’ estimated average cost basis.

Bitpace taps Fireblocks for stablecoin settlements

Bitpace integrated Fireblocks for cross-border stablecoin settlement, adding custody controls and transaction management for global businesses.

Tom Cruise says AI won’t mean the end of cinema: 'People want to see real things'

The Hollywood star spoke in London ahead of the world premiere of his new film 'Digger', saying that “people want that experience. They’re going to movie theaters.

Solana Alpenglow testnet: What does the 150ms finality upgrade change?

Solana has moved its Alpenglow consensus upgrade toward public testnet deployment as developers prepare to test a design intended to cut transaction finality from roughly 13 seconds to around 150 milliseconds. According to github, the testnet stage will let developers…

France PMI jumps back into expansion in September but inflation pressures complicate the ECB outlook

France September flash services PMI 51.4 vs 48.3 expected Prior 48.0 France September flash manufacturing PMI 50.3 vs 50.9 expected Prior 51.1 France September flash composite PMI 51.2 vs 48.7 expected Prior 48.5 That is a strong read as French business activity moved back into expansion territory (>50.0) in September…

USD/CAD Price Forecast: Eyes 1.4100 as bulls retain control near July 29 highs

The USD/CAD pair prolongs its weekly uptrend for the third straight day, hitting a fresh high since July 29 during the early part of the European session on Wednesday. Bulls now await a move beyond the 1.4100 round figure before positioning for further gains amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.

Euro nudges up against British Pound with Eurozone and UK PMIs in focus

The Euro (EUR) edges up against the British Pound (GBP) for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, although it remains halfway within recent ranges, with trading volumes at low levels, and investors awaiting Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data from the UK and the Eurozone.

Russia sets crypto reporting rules as holdings hit $44B

Russia says investors may bear losses from foreign stablecoin freezes as crypto holdings reach 3.7 trillion rubles under its new market rules.

Brent: Price slide extends on pipeline restart – Danske Bank

Danske Research Team notes Brent crude trading near USD 98/bbl after six straight sessions of declines, with Oil acting as the dominant intraday driver for broader markets.

What’s next for Bitcoin price as CLARITY Act stalls?

Bitcoin could face a longer period of regulatory uncertainty after the CLARITY Act stalled in the U. S.

The Love Hypothesis review – hit BookTok romcom lacks spark on screen

Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart does some heavy lifting in adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s hit book, but it’s not quite enough Fans of the dearly departed Riverdale – or, moreover, admirers of all the batshit things the CW comic soap could make its bright young actors say with straining sincerity – have long rooted for Lili Reinhart.…

New Zealand Dollar declines to near 0.5700 on hawkish Fed remarks ahead US PMI data

The NZD/USD pair declines to around 0.5710 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. Hawkish rhetoric from US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials regarding sticky US inflation provides some support to the US Dollar (USD) against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

British Pound: Testing support near 1.3300 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight tentative downside momentum in GBP/USD after the pair slipped to 1.3322 and closed at 1.3342. They see scope for a dip toward 1.3315, while judging 1.3300 as major support and potentially hard to break.

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we get the Flash PMIs for the major Eurozone economies and the UK. The market focus might now shift to growth, given the aggressive tightening already priced in.

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent reportedly in running to become Trump’s AI czar

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Angry Anderson dies aged 79: Rose Tattoo frontman was a ferocious rock ’n’ roll singer and youth advocate

The singer, songwriter, actor and advocate, who has died following a cardiac arrest while touring in Europe, kept his band’s flame burning until the end Gary “Angry” Anderson – who has died aged 79 after he was hospitalised following a cardiac arrest while on tour in Germany with the band Rose Tattoo, the balls-out band he…

Japanese Yen weakens further against US Dollar as hawkish Fed bets dominate

The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to underperform against the US Dollar (USD), with the USD/JPY pair trading 0.2% higher to near 157.70 during the European session on Wednesday. The pair trades higher due to continued outperformance by the US Dollar.

Forex Today: US Dollar continues to gather strength ahead of PMI data

Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, September 23:

Euro: De-escalation risk weighs on EUR against US Dollar – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen discusses EUR/USD in light of rising hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East. She notes the US Dollar (USD) has gained as rate expectations shifted in favor of the United States, with Euro Area inflation seen more energy-sensitive.

Bitcoin bull cycle could gain 3–5x, CryptoQuant CEO says

CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju expects Bitcoin’s bull cycle to deliver 3–5x gains as institutional ownership reduces extreme volatility.

Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD holds within range with bulls capped below $68.00 area

Silver (XAG/USD) has been capped just below the top of the last three weeks' trading range, at the $68.00 area on Wednesday, and pulled back to session lows below $66.50 during the Asian session.

British Pound weakens to near 1.3300 as UK fiscal deficit exceeds market expectations

The GBP/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 1.3310 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The British Pound (GBP) weakens against the US dollar (USD) as the UK’s fiscal outlook has worsened, piling pressure on UK Chancellor John Healey ahead of the first budget.

Euro area PMIs put inflation pressures and the ECB rate path in focus

We will be getting the preliminary PMI data for September for France, Germany, and the overall Eurozone later today. In terms of key estimates, markets are looking for: Manufacturing PMI: France 50.9 (prior 51.1), Germany 54.0 (prior 54.3), Eurozone 52.6 (prior 52.7) Services PMI: France 48.3 (prior 48.0), Germany 50.0 (prior…

United States Dollar Index gains support amid hawkish Fed policy stance

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is gaining ground for the third consecutive day and trading around 100.70 during Asian hours on Wednesday.

CFTC warns prediction markets over mention contracts

CFTC warns mention markets tied to individual speech or conduct carry heightened manipulation risks and require stronger exchange safeguards.

From 50p gold hot pants to Paul Smith suits: how Kylie Minogue became one of pop’s ultimate chameleons

The star’s rise from Ramsay Street to global superstar is the subject of a new book. It’s a journey that has cleverly harnessed the power of fashion to transform, subvert – and shock On 20 December 1989, Kylie Minogue first harnessed the power of fashion.

London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl – visualised

As experts fear for future of UK capital’s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely. London is not alone – with worrying implications for the poorest in society Experts warn that slower buses risk driving passengers away: research cited by Transport for London (TfL) suggests a 10% fall in speed leads to a 6% drop in…

Flamingos, family and fear of nuclear disaster: award-winning photos at C/O Berlin – in pictures

Highlights from three new shows to mark the opening of the 15th edition of Berlin Art Week – from Chernobyl to migrating birds, and a retrospective solo show from Carrie Mae Weems

Remake review – Ross McElwee’s magnificent and moving tribute to a tragic loss and the art it inspired

Sherman’s March director McElwee revisits footage of his late son for this magnificently affecting film and meditation on making art This new film from revered documentary-maker Ross McElwee is an extraordinary work, arguably his most audacious use yet of autobiographical material while at the same time being a coruscating…

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Tests 180.00 support near nine-day EMA

EUR/JPY extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 180.10 during Asian hours on Wednesday. Technical analysis of the daily chart shows the currency cross remaining within a descending channel, suggesting a persistent bearish bias.

AUD/USD Price Forecast: 20-day EMA remains key barrier amid firm US Dollar

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is down 0.15% at around 0.7100 against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Wednesday.

Burnham navigates diplomatic rapids in first Trump meeting, but turbulent waters lie ahead

British aides express relief, as the prime minister’s team say the meeting was at the ‘top end of their expectations’ On the flight out to New York this week, one of Andy Burnham’s senior aides warned him that meeting Donald Trump would be the political equivalent of white water rafting. While there is a well-known playbook the…

US Treasury secretary emerges as frontrunner for Trump’s AI czar role: Report

US President Donald Trump previously tapped David Sacks as his AI and crypto czar before Sacks stepped down from the role earlier this year after reaching his service limit as a special government employee.

Indian Rupee declines after two-day gain as hawkish Fed narrative dominates

The Indian Rupee (INR) trades lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after rising in the past few trading days.

Malicious iOS app FomoPeek linked to $580K crypto theft, SlowMist says

SlowMist said malicious FomoPeek versions distributed through Apple’s App Store used iOS kernel exploits to escape the sandbox and access sensitive data from other apps.

Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’

Due to take off in 2028, it is set to be the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Qantas says travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18 hours from…

Solana starts testing upgrade that could cut finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds

Alpenglow would let exchanges, bridges and merchants treat payments as irreversible almost immediately.

TV tonight: Martin Compston’s guide to Las Vegas, his bizarre second home

The actor, whose wife is from Vegas, finds a hotel room with a basketball court and loses big at blackjack. Plus: Not Going Out turns 20.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Holds losses below 112.00, retaining bearish outlook beneath 100-day SMA

The AUD/JPY cross trades in negative territory around 111.95 during the early European session on Wednesday. A lack of explicitly hawkish guidance from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) after the rate hike last week exerts some selling pressure on the Japanese Yen (JPY) against the Australian Dollar (AUD).

Bitcoin's on a streak it hasn't hit since 2012

Bitcoin’s 10% September gain puts it on track for a rare three-month winning streak last seen in 2012.

Critics of UK government’s economic forecaster are ‘shooting the messenger’, say MPs

Treasury committee rejects calls for fundamental reform of independent watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility Attacks on the government’s independent economic forecaster from left and right of the political spectrum are akin to “shooting the messenger”, according to an influential group of MPs. The Treasury committee…

‘We’re already fighting yesterday’s battle’: Greece’s prime minister gets candid about AI

Most leaders on a trade mission stick to the pitch, but when I interviewed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis this week, he also admitted that no government is ready for what AI is about to do.

Coinbase sees $18.1B BTC, ETH options expire Friday

Bitcoin and Ethereum options carrying roughly $18.1 billion in notional value have moved toward their Sept. 25 quarterly expiry with calls outweighing puts across both markets, according to Coinbase Markets.

CLARITY Act: Lummis blames Democrats after failed vote

Sen. Cynthia Lummis blamed Democrats for the CLARITY Act’s 49-50 procedural defeat as both parties signaled interest in renewed crypto talks.

AI potential to drive crypto demand remains ‘underappreciated’: BlackRock

BlackRock says AI agents could drive demand for stablecoins and programmable payment rails, while tokenized computing capacity could create another opportunity for digital assets.

Circle Foundation launches first U. S. grants for AI

Circle Foundation has awarded its first U. S.

BitGo says Bitcoin absorbed Fed hike, CLARITY failure

BitGo says Bitcoin absorbed a Fed rate hike and failed CLARITY vote before rebounding above $86,000 as ETF demand returned.

Zcash leads crypto majors with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000

Falling oil eased inflation worries through the Asian session, while a bill to make the government's bitcoin stockpile permanent moved further through Congress than any before it.

LayerZero backs regulated stablecoins for bank adoption

LayerZero says regulated stablecoins are key to institutional adoption after Anchorage selected its OFT standard for cross-chain issuance.

Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension

‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes A thinktank linked to Reform UK has called for the abolition of the state pension and £75bn worth of sweeping tax cuts in a “radical” report likely to influence the party’s platform for the next election. The…

Brothers review – Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey’s super-fun sitcom about the chance they’re related

The actors co-star in a lightly fictionalised meta-comedy about their real-life bromance – and possible sharing of parents. It’s a tasty little treat The cheek!

Europe frets about Trump. But soon he could be the least of our problems | Mujtaba Rahman

The US relationship is stabilising, but how will Europe face up to Russia and China if President Le Pen is in power? I addressed a group of more than 100 European ambassadors recently on the big challenges facing the continent this year and next.

‘Sometimes I do cruel things – and it’s worth it’: the fabulous shameless art of the great Sophie Calle

The French artist has stalked people, posed as a hotel maid to get into rooms, and filmed her mother’s last breath. Has she any regrets?

ADB holds China growth forecast at 4.6%, cuts inflation view as demand softens

A China inflation forecast below 1% for both this year and next underlines how little price pressure the world's second-largest economy is generating, keeping deflation risk in view and leaving room for further policy support from Beijing. That contrasts with much of the rest of the region, where energy costs tied to the Middle…

BlackRock stays overweight U. S. stocks as AI lifts earnings

BlackRock's Q4 outlook keeps U. S.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil slips as US and Iran hold Qatar-mediated talks

Australia jobs preview: CBA sees 15,000 gain, unemployment steady at 4.5% Morgan Stanley prefers Nokia as it turns bearish on Ericsson Australia jobs preview: employment seen rebounding in August, jobless rate at 4.5% Gold edges up or goes nowhere? Headlines clash as rates and oil pull in opposite ways PBOC sets USD/ CNY…

Gold approaches $4,300 as Fed hike bets boost USD to fresh high since late July

Gold (XAU/USD) extends its steady intraday slide through the first half of the European session on Wednesday, reversing a part of the previous day's recovery from sub-$4,300 levels.

OpenAI, Anthropic to brief UN Security Council on AI risks: Reports

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are expected to brief the UN Security Council as it examines AI risks and global security.

Discord’s age verification era is upon us, despite community backlash

According to Discord, 90% of users will not have to verify their age.

21Shares launches Zcash ETP after U. S. ETF debut

21Shares launched physically backed Zcash and ether.fi ETPs on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, with each product charging a 2.5% annual fee.

As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop

New rice varieties give hope that farmers can overcome the climate emergency and a warmer future that threatens harvests When schoolchildren in Shiroishi were enlisted to plant rice seedlings in June, Shinto priests blessed the land and asked the deities for a bountiful crop. Judging by the fields behind farmer Haruki…

Trump wants AI to be rebranded as super intelligence. Will it work?

Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on.

Australia jobs preview: CBA sees 15,000 gain, unemployment steady at 4.5%

With CBA below consensus and Westpac above it , the major banks bracket the market's 20,000 forecast, so a result anywhere in that band is unlikely to move rate expectations much ahead of next week's widely expected RBA hike. The bigger swing factor is the unemployment rate: CBA's view that it needs to drift higher to curb…

AI looms large over Trump-Xi meeting amid deep distrust between US and China

Fears persist about Trump ‘sucking up’ to Xi on Taiwan, but few concrete outcomes anticipated from US meeting When Xi Jinping, China’s leader, touches down in Maryland on Wednesday, he will step out into the arms – perhaps a hug , if Donald Trump’s wishes come true – of a US president who has shown China more bonhomie than…

At AI Day Singapore, NVIDIA and Partners Showcase AI Advancements Across Southeast Asia

NVIDIA AI Day Singapore, which takes place Sept. 22-23 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, is offering attendees opportunities to explore the hands-on training, expert-led sessions and advanced tools to accelerate their work in AI and high-performance computing.

Australia jobs preview: employment seen rebounding in August, jobless rate at 4.5%

The data land days before the Reserve Bank of Australia's 29 September meeting, where a rate increase is widely expected, so a result near or above forecasts would do little to shift near-term pricing but could firm expectations for further tightening in November. A second straight fall in employment, or a jump in unemployment…

Canadian Dollar seems vulnerable as Iran diplomacy hopes weigh on oil prices

The USD/CAD pair attracts buyers for the third straight day and trades around the 1.4070-1.4075 area during the Asian session on Wednesday, near its highest level since July 29, touched the previous day.

Australian Dollar remains under pressure as PMI slows

AUD/USD loses ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.7110 during Asian hours on Wednesday.

Euro weakens below 1.1450 on hawkish Fed signals, German political risks

The EUR/USD pair loses ground to near 1.1445 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) on the hawkish stance of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the prospect of further interest rate hikes.

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7468 vs. 6.7459 previous

On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7468 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7459 and 6.6971 Reuters estimate.

British Pound hangs near late July lows vs USD; looks to UK/US PMIs for fresh impetus

The GBP/USD pair struggles to build on the previous day's modest bounce from the 1.3320 area, or its lowest since July 29, and sticks to a negative bias for the third straight day on Wednesday.

US Special Envoy Witkoff says mediators completed round of US-Iran talks

United States (US) Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said the US held "lengthy" indirect talks with the Iranian delegation via mediators on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Reuters reported on Tuesday.

How would AI actually ‘kill all humans’? Here are the top five most likely scenarios | Toby Walsh

From a dangerous new bioweapon to total societal breakdown, is a ‘superintelligent’ AI capable of wiping out humanity? Earlier this month, artificial intelligence researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic after just four months.

‘Our job was not to attack’: how do you make a documentary about America’s culture wars?

Oscar-winning film-maker Barry Levinson’s docuseries Bucks County, USA examines the political divide in one town in a revealing and infuriating manner Like many teenage best friends, Evi and Vanessa have a penchant for finishing each other’s sentences. Whether enmeshed on a couch or telling a story, one, a red-headed musical…

CFTC issues warning over risky prediction market ‘mention’ contracts

The warning comes weeks after the CFTC fined a former White House teleprompter operator who made more than $107,000 trading prediction contracts tied to President Trump’s speeches.

WTI slumps to near $89.00 as markets weigh Trump’s UN speech

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $89.00 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. WTI falls after US President Donald Trump said the United States (US) held hours-long talks with Iran.

U. S. regulator warns about cheating risks in 'mention markets' on prediction platforms

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a new advisory to flag the unique dangers of markets based on individuals' behavior.

Google and the Gates Foundation to bring AI resources to 200 million farmers across the Global South.

Smallholder farmers produce nearly 35% of the world’s food across more than 500 million farms, yet they often lack access to the satellite data, financial services, and …

Explosion heard near Iran’s Qeshm Island

An explosion was heard near Qeshm Island in southern Iran's Hormozgan province, the official news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Gold recovers above $4,350 on US–Iran diplomacy hopes

Gold price (XAU/USD) rebounds to near $4,360 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal edges higher amid hopes for diplomatic progress between the US and Iran.

TechCrunch Founder Summit’s agenda revealed: Unlock fundraising, hiring, and AI insights in Boston on November 4

Founders shouldn't have to learn the hardest lessons the hardest way. TechCrunch Founder Summit is designed to make the challenges of starting a company easier and the highs that much greater.

'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad

Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.

Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?

Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

Australia flash PMI: growth slows to Q3 low as factories contract and firms cut jobs

The survey hands the RBA a mixed signal days before its 29 September decision: softer demand and job cuts argue for caution, while faster growth in output prices keeps the inflation case for a hike alive. With markets already heavily priced for a move, the data may do more to shape expectations for November than for next week.

Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?

To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.

49.3: Australia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI declines in September

The preliminary reading of Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) eased to 49.3 in September versus 52.0 prior, the latest data published by S&P Global showed on Wednesday.

Pay rent, eat or keep warm? Growing numbers face hard choices as housing benefit gap grows

Wirral mother among renters turning to food banks as gap between a two-bed and housing benefit hits £158 a month – rising to as much as £324 in London Do you prioritise paying the rent, putting food on the table or keeping the house warm in winter? In practice, says Laura Braddock, a single mum from Wirral, Merseyside, you…

ECB says China's industrial rise is squeezing German manufacturers out of global markets

The findings reinforce the structural case against Germany's export-heavy industrial base, a headwind for autos, machinery and capital goods names that a cyclical recovery may only partly offset. For the ECB, cheaper Chinese imports are a potential source of downward pressure on goods prices, which could complicate the…

UN Security Council Will Get Advice on AI Risks From Tech Giants Building It

DeepSeek will address the UN Security Council on AI risks this week, sharing a stage with Dario Amodei—who has spent a year calling China's government the industry's biggest threat.

Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B as demand for AI training data booms

The seven-year-old startup has raised a $350 million Series E to fuel its data-as-a-service approach.

Indian American comic explores her Kentucky roots

In her new show, comedian Pooja Reddy busts stereotypes as her youth in rural Kentucky takes center stage.

Woman's brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test

There is no single definitive test for these worms, but the tail is fairly convincing.

Remarks at the 2026 U. S. Treasury Market Conference

Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda

Girl accuses Braden Peters, social media influencer known as 'Clavicular,' of rape

The allegations claim Braden Peters, also known as Clavicular, had non-consensual sex with the 17-year-old female victim after plying her with alcohol. Peters' representative denies the charges.

Trump invades the UN with a brutish speech | Ted Widmer

Gone was any shred of US idealism. It was a spectacle of raw power – a power that is likely to only diminish in the years ahead Expectations were low for Donald Trump’s address to the UN on Tuesday, and yet somehow it was even worse than expected.

Democrats 'chose visceral hatred for' Donald Trump over crypto Clarity Act, Lummis says

Senator Cynthia Lummis said the crypto industry should "pin it on the Democrats" in her first public remarks after last week's failed Clarity Act vote.

New Anthropic, OpenAI models make same promise: A little more for a lot less money

The frontier AI model race has entered its comparison shopping phase.

New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham

The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.

$161 Million in Decade-Old Bitcoin Has Moved in Just Two Weeks

Four ancient wallets moved 1,971 BTC between Sept. 6 and Sept.

Arch Lending eyes tokenized stocks as next collateral market

Arch Lending’s Himanshu Sahay said on Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction podcast that the lender plans to move into tokenized equities as onchain stocks gain traction as collateral.

Republican senator calls for probe into US presidents’ sons, citing crypto ventures

Many Democrats have previously called for investigations into the Trump family’s crypto ventures, but now a Republican is asking for an inquiry based on ties to the presidency.

CME Expands Crypto Futures Lineup With Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap

The exchange operator is adding standard and micro contracts for BCH and UNI, extending a pattern of altcoin rollouts that already covers Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, Avalanche, and Sui.

Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports

Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.

Cities across US oppose Trump FCC plan to preempt local broadband rules

Cities defend permit requirements, say ISPs aren't building networks fast enough.

Canada’s Big Six banks explore shared tokenized deposit system

Canada’s six largest banks have formed a joint project to test transfers of tokenized Canadian-dollar deposits between regulated financial institutions. TD Bank has announced that Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of…

Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Australian flash PMIs

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Crypto market structure can't wait for shot at post-election Clarity Act surge: White House

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The Great British Bake Off review – Nigella is wise, generous … and perfect for this national treasure of a show

The newest judge on the culinary competition is a soothing presence who is the ideal complement to Paul Hollywood. Long may the show continue with her on it There’s a very good argument to be made for requiring a national referendum on whether presenters of shows that are part of our cultural identity should be allowed to…

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by BancFirst Corporation

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by BancFirst Corporation

Bitcoin may go quantum-safe while Lightning privacy stays exposed

PQLN protects five off-chain surfaces with sub-millisecond cryptography, but its default design drives gossip downloads up 10.2 times.

Pi Network KYC and wallet fixes target over 900,000 users

Pi Network has cleared a KYC barrier for more than 417,000 users and prepared a wallet fix for another 497,000 accounts that could not claim migrated PI balances. Pi Network has reopened KYC for 417,000 users Pi Core Team said…

investing Live Americas market news wrap: US and Iran officials meet at UN

Recap: US and Iran meet in New York on UNGA sidelines, Hormuz conditions on the table Trump and Bessent talk about a diesel export ban. Also says spoke with Iran for 3 hours Fed's Barkin says he thinks the hiking cycle could be like the Greenspan "mid-cycle adjustment" US treasury sells $69 billion of two-year notes at a high…

Inside Coinbase’s $250 Billion Playbook for Post-Quantum Bitcoin Custody

Head of cryptography Yehuda Lindell says the exchange is designing custody that can adapt to whatever post-quantum signing scheme Bitcoin adopts.

Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI

Qualcomm said that its new top chip can run 30B mixture-of-expert model locally.

Canada’s six largest banks explore tokenized Canadian dollar deposits

The country’s largest financial institutions are exploring tokenized deposits for interbank payments, just weeks after regulators clarified how they should be treated.

Trump praises Burnham despite tensions over AI, Chagos Islands and Iran

US president calls UK prime minister ‘a natural businessperson’ as leaders meet at UN assembly in New York Donald Trump has asserted his relationship with the UK is “more up” with Andy Burnham than under Keir Starmer despite tensions between the two countries on a range of thorny issues including regulation of artificial…

Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts

EvilTokens provided an end-to-end platform that makes mass compromises faster and easier.

Choosin’ Texas unseats All I Want for Christmas as longest-running No 1 song on Billboard Hot 100

Ella Langley’s record-breaking song has spent 23 weeks at the top, surpassing Mariah Carey’s holiday anthem Ella Langley’s hit song Choosin’ Texas has made Billboard Hot 100 history, spending 23 weeks on the chart and breaking the record for the longest-running No 1 song in the chart’s 68-year-old history. The track, which was…

White-Hat Hackers Route Coldcard Exploit Bitcoin Into 'Recovery Trust'

Galaxy Research says white-hat actors consolidated coins tied to the exploit into a fresh address tagged for a "Crypto Recovery Trust," though the funds represent just 2.8% of the total haul.

Lawsuit demands OpenAI pay for new school after ChatGPT used in shooting

British Columbia sues OpenAI, demands Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT logs.

Apple could take on Whoop with a new fitness tracker, report says

Apple may be developing a new fitness tracker as part of its new generation of hardware devices.

Animoca Brands suspends Currenc deal that would have taken it public

Exclusivity expired without definitive terms, but Animoca says its broader major-exchange relisting push remains intact.

DoorDash to pay $131.5m after underpaying New York workers

Company to award backpay to 264,000 workers as mayor Zohran Mamdani condemns use of ‘greedy algorithms’ DoorDash said it would pay $131.5m ⁠to settle a ​New York City government investigation that found the food delivery company underpaid or waited too long to pay workers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the settlement the city’s…

Meta admits Muse’s likeness to OpenClaw isn’t a coincidence

Meta says Muse was built from scratch, but acknowledges the AI assistant was "heavily inspired" by OpenClaw — down to some of its workspace filenames and content.

Adobe Premiere finally brings powerful video editing to Android, and it's free

You don't even need a Creative Cloud login to edit clips, but AI features cost extra.

Jorge Palma (1950-2026): the songs that will never die

On Tuesday, Portugal woke up in mourning: Jorge Palma died at 76 following a cardiorespiratory arrest. His songs remain.

The 2026 Booker Prize shortlist is 'writing at its best'

This year's shortlist is made up of former Booker winners and debut authors, with tales spanning a wide range of genres, from historical fiction to campus novel to dystopian fiction.

OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna Minutes After Anthropic Drops Claude Opus 5.5

OpenAI cut prices 50% on its mid-tier models the same day Anthropic shipped a cheaper flagship, escalating a rivalry now measured in minutes.

I read 163 novels and these are the six best: Mary Beard on judging the Booker prize

I found being a Booker judge hugely rewarding. All the works on our shortlist will change how you see the world • This year’s Booker prize shortlist As a Booker judge, I think I have worked harder than I have ever done before.

Previous winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart shortlisted for Booker prize

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BitMEX enters final shutdown hours after removing all trading services

BitMEX has removed its remaining spot, conversion, and derivatives markets ahead of its Sep. 23 shutdown, ending more than 11 years of exchange operations.

Bitcoin Breaks Out as Nasdaq Hits Records and Oil Slides on Iran Hopes

A stretched but firmly bullish Bitcoin chart is riding the same tailwind lifting stocks: falling oil, a record Nasdaq, and a Fed that hiked rates while quietly pumping liquidity into the system.

Hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI, stole agents’ and applicants’ data

The theft of agents' personal information could present a major counterintelligence threat, where agents and their families are extorted into cooperating with a foreign government.

NEAR adds 20 tokenized US stocks and ETFs via Ondo

NEAR has partnered with Ondo Finance to give eligible users access to 20 tokenized U. S.

a16z is challenging Silicon Valley’s love for drop-outs by launching a school

This academy for promising high school grads is somewhere between a trade school, Y Combinator, and Peter Thiel's Fellowship Program.

XLM price climbs as BVNK adds Stellar for global payments

Stellar’s XLM has risen 2.7% to $0.2135 after BVNK added the blockchain to its stablecoin payments platform, opening the network to business payments across more than 130 markets. BVNK announced the integration, saying customers can now access Stellar through the…

Bernstein Predicts $10 Trillion Prediction Market by 2035—10X Its Original Forecast

Bernstein now projects prediction markets will handle $10 trillion a year by 2035, up from its own $1 trillion by 2030 forecast made just five months ago.

UK politics: Trump says he has a better UK relationship with Burnham as PM – as it happened

US president says Burnham will be ‘a great PM’ in friendly first meeting on the sidelines of UN General Assembly but makes jibe at Starmer If Andy Burnham wanted to inject some edge into his meeting with Donald Trump later (which he doesn’t), he could bring along a copy of today’s Financial Times. This front page headline…

Coinbase adds fixed-rate USDC loans backed by cbBTC

Coinbase has added fixed-rate USDC loans backed by cbBTC after its variable-rate borrowing service reached more than $1.4 billion in outstanding loans and nearly $3 billion in collateral. Coinbase fixed-rate loans set costs in advance Coinbase said the new borrowing…

EU removes two oligarchs from Russia sanctions list as deadline looms

Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman delisted in what Ireland’s EU presidency calls ‘a difficult compromise’ for the bloc The EU has agreed to remove two Russian billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, from its sanctions list, while extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals and companies accused of…

Why Bitcoin’s rally is dangerous according to new Fed data

The index measures shock-amplification capacity, exposing funding risks that can build while spot demand remains firm.

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna, boasting lower cost and fewer mistakes

OpenAI is launching two new models, which it says are cut from the same cloth as Astra.

The Guardian view on Keynes in the West End: James Graham’s latest play captures the zeitgeist | Editorial

As the chancellor, John Healey, ponders options ahead of his first budget, the playwright’s new work offers lessons from the past Still only 44, James Graham has become a formidable chronicler of our national story. On themes such as the rise of Rupert Murdoch , social upheaval in post-industrial Britain and the neuroses of the…

Anthropic’s New Claude Opus 5.5 Matches Fable at 60% the Price

Anthropic's new flagship claims Fable 5.1-level performance at a fraction of the cost—but GPT-6 Astra still beats it on two published benchmarks.

Bitcoin ETF inflows confirm $86K uptrend: Analysts

Bitcoin has climbed above $86,000 and briefly touched $87,000 as analysts linked the breakout to falling oil prices, lower Treasury yields, a short squeeze and returning U. S.

Waymo’s latest expansion strategy: teenagers

Waymo is opening its robotaxi service to teenagers aged 13 to 17 in Nashville, its second city to offer rides to minors.

Canada's 'Big Six' banks to launch interbank tokenized deposit initiative

Initial testing will focus on moving digital commercial deposits across participating institutions before linking to broader digital asset ecosystems.

Review: Resident Evil might just be the best gaming adaptation yet

Director Zach Cregger's clever reboot strikes perfect balance between horror, humor, and over-the-top gore.

‘Worse than the scramble for Oasis tickets’: England’s sustainable farming funds run out in just six hours

Entire £253m budget for 2026 allocated in less than a day, leaving thousands of farmers disappointed Thousands of farmers have been left empty-handed with the government’s 2026 nature funding spent in just six hours. The £253m sustainable farming incentive (SFI) scheme opened for applications from farmers at 10am on Tuesday.

Toyota orders workers to train humanoid robots but says humans won't be replaced

Toyota's push comes as automakers race to develop and deploy humanoid robots.

US treasury sells $69 billion of two-year notes at a high yield of 4.787%

High yield of 4.787% WI level at the time of the auction 4.785% Tail 0.2 basis points versus average of 0.1 basis point Bid to cover 2.63X average of 2.61X Directs 29.2% versus average of 28.3% Indirects 57.79% versus average of 58.6% Dealers 13.19% versus average of 13.1% Auction grade: C The auction was close to average…

Keeping billionaires and the taxman happy | Letters

Stephen Gillian says the super-rich could help guarantee a decent wage for low-paid people in return for some tax benefits. Plus letters from Les Bright and Steve Brown I have a simple solution to help keep the super-rich happy with their tax bills while keeping their enormous wealth safely stored offshore and allowing them…

IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records

The English hospitals recovered patient care data only.

Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market

The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.

'We screwed up': Doordash admits underpaying New York workers

The food delivery giant will pay a $131.5m settlement following a city probe into wage violations.

SEC Censures OTC Link LLC for Repeated Compliance Failures Related to Regulation SCI

The Securities and Exchange Commission today censured New York-based broker dealer OTC Link LLC and ordered it to pay a $575,000 civil penalty for longstanding violations of Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (SCI). According to the SEC’s settled…

Anthropic releases Opus 5.5 with lower prices and Fable-level performance

Anthropic called it "the strongest-performing model we've tested to date."

Effort begins to fill the void left by terminated US climate report

First paper added to community collection is a roadmap for research.

Jim Ratcliffe halts production at Hull chemical plants over ‘ridiculous’ gas prices

Billionaire owner of Ineos says company ‘cannot compete’ with global market despite efficiency of Humberside sites Billionaire industrialist Sir Jim Ratcliffe is pausing production at three chemical plants in Hull, blaming the UK’s “ridiculously high” gas prices. Ratcliffe’s chemicals conglomerate, Ineos , said on Tuesday it…

Oil falls below $100 a barrel; UK government borrowing paints ‘dismal picture’ as bond vigilantes assemble – as it happened

The rising cost of servicing the UK national debt pushed up borrowing last month, while oil is dropping, and M&G holds Bond Vigilantes Forum in London How much ‘headroom’ might John Healey still have to keep within the government’s fiscal rules? That’s the question dogging Westminster and the City.

Investing in global talent and AI literacy

Google is providing 100,000 scholarships to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) through the AI Skills Coalition.