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Bank of England expected to slow bond-selling programme and hold interest rates today – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs The Guardian view on the Bank of England’s £120bn bill: power without accountability Today’s interest rate decision comes at an increasingly difficult point for UK policymakers, says Daniela…

Tech treating AI like humans is mistaken and misguided, Microsoft boss tells BBC

Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

McIlroy gets under way at BMW PGA Championship LIVE!

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Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

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

EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Euro struggles below 0.8570 with all eyes on the BoE

The Euro (EUR) ticks lower against the British Pound (GBP) on Thursday, with investors awaiting the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy decision, due later in the day.

USA midfielder sues doctors after on-pitch heart attack

United States women's national team player Savannah DeMelo is suing a hospital and two doctors after she suffered a heart attack on the pitch last year.

Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Holds steady near 1.1450, bearish tone remains intact

The EUR/USD pair trades on a flat note around 1.1465 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. Traders continue to assess the latest interest rate hike decision by the US Federal Reserve (Fed).

Anchorage Digital expands custody to Etherlink and tokenized uranium

Anchorage Digital has added institutional custody support for Etherlink and seven assets issued on the Tezos layer 2 network, including xU3O8, a token representing physical uranium. Anchorage Digital said institutional clients can now hold xU3O8, wrapped XTZ, stXTZ, USDT, USDC,…

Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices

Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.

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.

Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising

Lords’ report faces criticism from lobby groups after suggesting ban would be ‘most effective’ way to reduce public harms The UK should introduce a ban on almost all gambling advertising to protect public health, a cross-party group of peers has urged, prompting fury from the lobby group for bookmakers and casinos. In a…

The Watergate Caper: Richard Nixon and the Death of the American Dream review – political scandal, 70s style

Shane O’Sullivan’s documentary weaves archive clips and snippets from films old and new to draw out the highlights of the crisis that rocked the US Judging by his past work, the Irish-born, London-based writer and film-maker Shane O’Sullivan may have a chronic case of born-too-late nostalgia. It manifests as a fascination with…

Japan’s Kiuchi says aim to balance robust economy with fiscal sustainability

Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said on Thursday that officials aim to balance a robust economy with fiscal sustainability. However, Kiuchi declined to comment on interest rates.

BoE expected to hold interest rate at 3.75

The Bank of England (BoE) is set to reveal its latest monetary policy decision on Thursday, coinciding with its sixth rate-setting meeting of 2026.

Indonesian Rupiah weakens amid complicating BI policy outlook

USD/IDR depreciates after opening with a bullish gap, remaining in positive territory for the sixth straight day and trading around 17,780 during Asian hours on Thursday. Meanwhile, traders are bracing for Bank Indonesia’s (BI) policy meeting next week.

BitMEX faces Celsius lawsuit ahead of exchange closure

The Celsius estate alleges BitMEX wrongfully liquidated and seized 6,360 BTC, worth nearly $490 million, during the March 2020 market crash.

OpenAI discloses 6 new cases of ‘misaligned’ AI behavior

The six cases are separate from July’s incident, when OpenAI models escaped containment and hacked Hugging Face during a security evaluation.

'More risk earlier!' - Norris braces for 'tougher' Monaco with shock Sprint

World champion Lando Norris believes Formula 1 drivers will face a greater challenge at next year's Monaco Grand Prix than normal due to the addition of the Sprint format.

Avalanche’s Helicon upgrade cuts validator lockups from 14 days to 48 hours

Scheduled for Sept. 22, the upgrade adds validator auto-renewal while making full cycle rewards harder to secure.

Bitcoin reserve bill clears House panel 28-21

The House Financial Services Committee advanced H. R.

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Trades vulnerable below 1.3400 ahead of BoE’s policy decision

The British Pound (GBP) is under severe pressure against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Thursday, holding onto recent losses near 1.3378.

OpenAI reveals cases of ‘concerning’ AI behaviour and promises new plan for disclosing issues

Research model inserting ‘jailbreak-like instructions’ into its notes is among cases as company says it is introducing new way of tracking AI misalignment OpenAI has disclosed six more examples of “unexpected or concerning” behaviour by its technology, as it warned the pace of development could not continue at “maximum speed…

A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel

Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?

TV tonight: romance scams to make your blood boil

A new series picks apart some shocking cases. Plus: a rival vet arrives in the Dales in All Creatures Great and Small.

Indian Rupee gains ground despite fears of more Fed interest rate hikes

The Indian Rupee (INR) finds some buying interest against the US Dollar in the early session after a weak opening on Thursday. According to a Reuters report, the Indian central bank has likely intervened to limit the decline in the Indian Rupee.

St Leger win has removed Osborne's fear of failure

St Leger-winning jockey Saffie Osborne says the "fear of failure" has left her now she has won a British Classic, becoming the first woman to do so.

Swiss Franc remains near 16-month lows against US Dollar

USD/CHF inches lower after reaching nearly 16-month highs the previous day, trading around 0.8250 during the Asian hours on Thursday.

NBA Future Power Rankings: We stacked the three-year outlooks for all 30 teams

How does your team look in 2026-27? What about in 2029?

US 10-Year Treasury Yield nears 5% after Fed rate hike, Middle East tensions raise inflation fears

United States (US) Treasury Yields erase an earlier decline during the early European session on Thursday. Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could lift US Treasury Yields in the near term.

‘I feel invisible’: over-50s reveal harsh realities of trying to get a job

Readers describe feelings of rejection after submitting hundreds of applications but getting a handful of interviews Hundreds of job applications, exhausting searches and relentless rejection – the experience of attempting to get back into the workforce after losing their jobs in their 50s and 60s has proved an ordeal for some…

'Nothing wrong with his recovery' – Red Bull provide Hadjar injury update

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says they will continue to prioritise Isack Hadjar's recovery over rushing his return from injury, with evaluations planned before a call on whether he races at next week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Deep Havana and Pilu face off at Yarmouth

Yarmouth's three-day festival reaches its conclusion on Thursday, with a seven-race card scheduled, live on Sky Sports Racing .

Broadhurst: 'This is my last shot at the Olympics'

The European Elite Boxing Championships begin in Sofia, Bulgaria on Thursday with GB entering a strong team dotted with Commonwealth Games gold medallists.

Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform

Treble's voice simulation platform is used by voice AI model developers, AI wearable, and robotics companies

Asian stocks edge higher as hawkish Fed, elevated yields and geopolitical cap upside

Shares edged higher in Asia on Thursday, tracking US stock futures, as traders digest the Federal Reserve's (Fed) hawkish tilt ahead of other key central bank events.

Zcash jumps 23% as bitcoin and major tokens rise despite Fed’s first hike since 2023

Bitcoin traded above $76,000 as the Fed projected limited further tightening, while Paradigm’s Matt Huang discussed Zcash’s role as a privacy complement to bitcoin.

South Korea stock scam losses hit $250 million

South Korean retail investors reported $250 million in stock-scam losses in H1 2026, while police investigated 3,506 chatroom-linked cases.

Crocodile-inhabited river approved as Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing venue

International Olympic Committee endorses Fitzroy River course World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide back Australian venue A crocodile habitat has been given the green light to host 2032 rowing after the controversial site passed an assessment “with flying colours”. Olympic authorities on Thursday confirmed they had approved central…

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

Gold prices rose in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

Crypto VC funding hits $5.68B in Q2, Galaxy says

Crypto VC funding rebounded 31% to $5.68B in Q2 across 384 deals, led by later-stage rounds and U. S.-based companies.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Gains ground to near 111.00, but retains a bearish bias below 100-day SMA

The AUD/JPY cross trades in positive territory around 110.90 during the early European session on Thursday. Elevated energy prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East weigh on the Japanese Yen (JPY) against the Australian Dollar (AUD) as Japan is an oil-dependent economy.

Goldman pivots, now forecasts Fed rate hike in October

The Fed is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points in October, Goldman said, drawing attention to Fed's own hawkish near term rate projections.

NZD/USD Price Forecast: Sticks to GDP-led recovery gains above 0.5700; bearish bias intact

The NZD/USD pair gains some positive traction during the Asian session on Thursday in reaction to New Zealand's better-than-expected GDP print, snapping a three-day losing streak to its lowest level since July 9, touched the previous day.

South Korea Targets 26 Polymarket Users in $12.7M Betting Case

South Korean police booked 26 Polymarket users over 17.6 billion won in alleged illegal bets, with 18 cases now referred to prosecutors.

‘I thank God for killing me and bringing me back’: Nicolas Winding Refn on the emergency op that inspired his new sci-fi horror

Notorious for ultra-violent movies like Drive and The Neon Demon, the Dane had lost the will to direct until ‘the Tom Cruise of surgeons’ saved his life – and triggered an astonishing creative rebirth Nicolas Winding Refn has his phone out, showing me one of the goriest scenes he’s ever been involved in. Given that the Danish…

Can fish and chip shops survive? ‘We made more money by closing than staying open’

Soaring fish prices, labour costs and changing tastes all spell bad news for Britain’s chippies. Is this the end for the seaside staple – or will a few innovators succeed in keeping them alive?

Japan’s Katayama says expect BoJ to conduct appropriate monetary policy to achieve 2% price target

Japanese Finance Minister (FM) Satsuki Katayama said on Thursday that official will review budget requests, control debt issuance at a level that can gain market credibility. Katayama also expect the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to steer policy properly to achieve stable, sustainable 2% inflation.

Gold struggles to build on recovery gains as hawkish Fed and Iran risks underpin USD

Gold (XAU/USD) sticks to its modest recovery gains through the Asian session on Thursday, though it lacks bullish conviction and trades below the $4,300 mark. The US Dollar (USD) touches a fresh high since late July amid the Federal Reserve's (Fed) hawkish outlook.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Slips below 179.00 as bearish bias prevails

EUR/JPY declines after three days of gains, trading around 178.90 during Asian hours on Thursday. Technical analysis of the daily chart shows the currency cross trading within a descending channel, keeping the overall bearish bias.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Fed hike fallout dominates

Nikkei, Kospi gain as expected Fed hike and lower oil ease market nerves TD forecast a Federal Reserve (FOMC) rate hike in October and January Goldman ditches one and done call, now sees a second Fed hike in October Saudi crude reroute via Oman pulls oil off four month highs PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 6.7580 (vs.…

LSU QB Leavitt unexpectedly listed as doubtful for Ole Miss rivalry game

In a surprising turn of events, LSU listed starting quarterback Sam Leavitt as doubtful for Saturday. The exact nature of his injury is unclear.

Jets suspend star goalie Hellebuyck after training camp no-show

The Jets on Wednesday night suspended star goalie Connor Hellebuyck for failure to report to the team's training camp.

Kyrie offers to pay Al-Shaair's fine for tribute to slain Palestinian girl

Kyrie Irving offered to pay Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair's $11,941 fine for having the name of a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in 2024 written on his eye black during a game.

FBS oversight committee can't overturn WMU loss despite improper protocols

The NCAA's FBS oversight committee acknowledged that replay protocols were not properly followed at the end of Western Michigan's controversial loss to Michigan in Week 1 but said it does not have the authority to overturn the result of the game.

Bucs' Zampese: Browns had their QB1 in Mayfield and 'mucked it up'

Buccaneers assistant coach Ken Zampease, who was Baker Mayfield's QB coach with the Browns in 2018, says Cleveland messed up by trading the QB.

Alonso hits home run No. 301, gets another ovation from Mets fans

Pete Alonso hit another home run against his former team Wednesday night -- and received another ovation from New York Mets fans still smarting over his departure for the Baltimore Orioles last December.

Boehly, Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake

Clearlake Capital has taken full control of Chelsea after acquiring the ownership stakes of Mark Walter and Todd Boehly, the Premier League club announced Wednesday.

Enforcer Reaves retires, leaving just 3 visor-less players in NHL

Ryan Reaves said Wednesday he is retiring from hockey at age 39 after playing more than a decade and a half in the NHL.

😂 QB Mayfield dons Michigan gear in bet made with Todd Bowles

The Oklahoma Sooners, who Mayfield played for in college, were stunned by Michigan during Week 2.

Ethereum’s client diversity picture fractures under incompatible estimates

Client estimates already disagree, while daily key rotation could weaken the public traces used to detect concentrated risk.

Your startup’s next teammate might be an AI agent: Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland explain what that changes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

This session will explore how early-stage companies are building teams where humans and AI agents work alongside each other — and how founders can do that without sacrificing speed, accountability, or culture. Learn more at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

Fed Policy Monitor: Hiking bias and curve reaction – NBC Economics and Strategy

NBC Economics and Strategy, authored by Taylor Schleich and Ethan Currie, reviews the latest Federal Reserve decision following strong CPI data. The Fed delivered a widely expected rate hike and signaled support for restrictive policy for a prolonged period.

United States rates: Yields seen contained, steepeners favoured – TD Securities

TD Securities analysts highlight that the Federal Reserve’s 25bp hike and hawkish projections have boosted its inflation-fighting credibility, making nominal and real US rates attractive.

Canadian Dollar slides to five-week low after Fed’s hawkish decision

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades weakly against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. In the Asian session, the USD/CAD pair posts a fresh five-week high to near 1.4000.

Federal Reserve: Policy path reshaped – Rabobank

Rabobank’s RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets team reviews the latest FOMC decision, noting a unanimous 25 bps hike in the federal funds rate. The Committee’s projections point to one more hike this year, then a prolonged hold through 2027, with the first cut in 2028.

OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents

The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

United States Dollar Index holds gains above 100.00 as Fed signals further tightening

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its winning streak for the sixth successive day and trading around 100.30 during Asian hours on Thursday. The US Initial Jobless Claims data will be released later in the day.

Bitcoin absorbs Fed rate hike as officials see more tightening

Bitcoin showed little immediate reaction to the Fed’s first rate increase since 2023, but 16 of 18 officials expect at least one more hike before the end of the year.

Euro weakens to near 1.1450 as Fed raises rate for first time in three years

The EUR/USD pair declines to around 1.1460 during Asian trading hours on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) following an interest rate hike from the US Federal Reserve (Fed).

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $64.00 as oil prices decline

Silver price (XAG/USD) gains ground after posting losses the previous day, trading around $63.80 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Thursday. The white metal finds support as oil prices retreated amid easing concerns over supply disruptions and inflation.

Japanese Yen edges higher vs bullish USD amid expectations of a more hawkish BoJ

The USD/JPY pair edges lower during the Asian session on Thursday, snapping a three-day winning streak and eroding a part of the previous day's gains to a nearly two-week high.

Circle opens Arc mainnet as it seeks an edge for USDC utility

The network uses one USDC balance for payments and fees, but catching its rival depends on additional demand.

US President Donald Trump says he told Fed Chair to 'do what you want' ahead of rate hike

US President Donald Trump said that he counseled Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh to vote for an interest rate hike because other Fed policymakers were expected to vote that way anyway, the Washington post reported on Wednesday.

Australian Dollar holds gains near 0.7100 despite Fed rate hike, IMF urges RBA to stay hawkish

The AUD/USD pair gains ground to around 0.7090 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. Traders continue to assess the Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike and US President Donald Trump’s comments.

WTI remains below $97.50 as Saudi routes recover, US stocks shrink less than expected

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around $96.60 per barrel during the Asian hours on Thursday.

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7580 vs. 6.7628 previous

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 6.7580 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7628 and 6.7241euters estimate.

British Pound languishes near late July lows as hawkish Fed underpins USD ahead of BoE

The GBP/USD pair enters a bearish consolidation phase during the Asian session on Thursday and currently trades around the 1.3380-1.3375 region, near the lowest level since July 30.

Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses

Since Specs' debut earlier this year, Snap has clearly been looking for an opportunity to explain why the smart glasses deserve to exist.

Bengals' Burrow has back tightness but expects to play vs. Texans

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said Wednesday that he is dealing with back tightness but expects to play Sunday at the Houston Texans.

Yankees pull Judge vs. Twins due to leg tightness

New York Yankees star right fielder Aaron Judge was pulled for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning Wednesday.

Seahawks' Darnold avoids IR but ruled out vs. Cardinals

The Seahawks ruled out QB Sam Darnold for Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to the glute injury he suffered in Wednesday's season-opening win.

Carrick: 'We can't accept' Carabao exit performance

Michael Carrick branded Manchester United's capitulation as unacceptable, after watching his team lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup after leading 2-0.

Emmitt Smith: Ravens' Henry has stamina to break my rushing record

Emmitt Smith acknowledged this week that Ravens running back Derrick Henry could surpass him as the league's rushing king.

NFL Week 2 insider notebook: Latest buzz on QB1 uncertainty, plus the Rams' and Chargers' rough starts

We have the latest on three teams dealing with QB injuries, where the Rams and Chargers stand after bad Week 1 losses and more.

US interest rates raised for first time in three years

Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

Man United hit crisis point under Carrick after collapse against Brighton

After being eliminated to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup, Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is now facing the first real pressure of his reign.

US lawmakers advance bill to lock Trump’s Bitcoin reserve into law

The legislation seeks to codify Trump’s Bitcoin reserve policy, locking up Bitcoin acquired through civil and criminal forfeiture for 20 years.

ECB opens merchant applications for controlled 2027 digital euro pilot

Online merchants can apply by Oct. 27 for the controlled 2027 pilot, while issuance remains contingent on EU legislation.

US President Donald Trump to hold Iran talks with Gulf leaders next week — Reuters

US President Donald Trump is expected ‌to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York next Tuesday to discuss the next steps in the Iran war, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

New Zealand Dollar remains weak below 0.5750 despite better-than-expected GDP data

The NZD/USD pair falls to near 0.5725 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains under selling pressure against the US Dollar (USD) despite the upbeat New Zealand economic data.

Olney: MLB teams with potential managerial and front office changes on the horizon

From skippers possibly managing their final games to front office execs facing uncertainty, we break down a number of looming decisions.

No more ‘Mark doing freaky things’ as Nawaqanitawase’s NRL farewell looms

The much-loved winger has an ‘unbelievable’ Roosters highlights reel but will soon cross codes again for the next rugby union chapter in Japan Mark Nawaqanitawase, the prime producer of NRL highlights, will soon be lost to rugby league at the age of just 26. His performances have been described as “freaky” and “ridiculous”, but…

Musk’s long-time backer is giving SpaceX stock to its investors

Valor Equity Partners is handing out stock to its LPs instead of cash returns.

Flow of Funds Accounts (2nd Quarter 2026, Preliminary Figures)

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Al Gore says the real AI risk isn’t data centers

In an interview with TechCrunch, Al Gore suggested he isn't losing sleep over AI data center emissions — he's more worried about the AI industry's own warnings about where the technology is headed.

Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC

Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?

Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.

Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake

Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.

Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea shares as Clearlake Capital takes full control of club

American chair Boehly leaves role after deal is secured ‘I am confident that Chelsea is well positioned’ Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes in Chelsea in a deal under which Clearlake Capital takes full control of the Premier League club. The American billionaire businessmen Boehly and Walter were two of the…

Gold falls to near $4,250 after Fed delivers rate hike

Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers to around $4,265 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The precious metal extends its downside after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) raises interest rates and signals another rate increase is likely this year.

Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?

Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines

I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job

From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

New Zealand dollar pops a little on better than expected GDP data

New Zealand Q2 GDP +2.6% y/y expected +2.3%, prior +1.7% +0.2% q/q expected +0.1%, prior +0.9% I'll have more to come on this separately ... added, here: NZ Q2 GDP beats forecasts at 2.6% y/y, easing RBNZ growth concerns This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

New season, same Man Utd story - Carrick is now firmly feeling the pressure

This wasn't just a defeat. This wasn't just a collapse.

0.2%: New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product grows more than expected in Q2

New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.2% QoQ in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, compared with a 0.9% expansion in the first quarter (revised from 0.8%), Statistics New Zealand showed on Thursday. This reading came in stronger than the expectation of a rise of 0.1%.

Xi-Trump summit set for September 24, but Taiwan arms sale threat looms over it

A cancelled or downgraded summit would likely revive the trade friction narrative that had eased since the two leaders' May meeting in Beijing, with implications for sectors tied to that fragile detente, including agricultural exporters awaiting the Chinese soybean and grain purchases promised earlier this year, and aerospace…

US automakers could soon be forced to include AM radio for free

The House of Representatives, in rare bipartisan support, overwhelmingly approved legislation that would require new vehicles to include AM radio.

Raphina gets hat-trick and Jesus scores as Barca net seven

Highlights of the La Liga match between Barcelona and Racing de Santander.

Brighton latest: Belief and character helped beat Man Utd, says Hurzeler

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Papers: Shaw could leave Man Utd next summer

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

The Pound drops below its long-run average as the Fed's rate passes Britain's

The Fed raised rates by a quarter point to 3.75-4.00% on Wednesday, the first hike since 2023, and the vote was 12-0. The middle of the new range is 3.875%, which puts US rates above the UK's 3.75% for the first time this year.

Vikings RB Mason placed on IR after having surgery on thumb

Vikings running back Jordan Mason was placed on injured reserve Wednesday after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured thumb.

Colts WR Allen charged with OWI, allegedly blew .224 on test

Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was formally charged with two misdemeanor drunken driving charges on Wednesday.

Man United suffer historic collapse in Carabao Cup exit

Manchester United surrendered a two-goal advantage in a shambolic 3-2 Carabao Cup collapse to Brighton & Hove Albion as loud boos rang around Old Trafford and pressure on boss Michael Carrick went up a notch.

LSU's Umanmielen served court papers from Ole Miss suit ahead of showdown

The LSU-Ole Miss rivalry took another dramatic turn Tuesday when Tigers star defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served with court papers related to the Rebels' lawsuit against him, according to court records.

📈 NFL Power Rankings: Stacking every team through one week of games

Who are the top teams ahead of Week 2? Plus, we highlight a standout newcomer from each roster.

Everton latest: Dibling’s progression hailed as he shines in Wolves win

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Bitcoin miners have amassed $100 billion of AI deals, but almost none of the revenue exists yet

Bitcoin miners have signed more than $100 billion in AI contracts while generating barely $1.1 billion in annualized revenue. More than 4 gigawatts of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing capacity are under contract across publicly traded miners tracked by CoinShares, but only about 550 megawatts are…

Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI

Planned 2029 debut could make this Apple’s first enterprise server in decades.

De la Fuente extends Spain contract to 2032

World Cup-winning head coach Luis de la Fuente agrees a contract extension with Spain until 2032.

The Euro's losing streak runs on as the Fed matches the ECB's rate hike

The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its deposit rate to 2.50% on September 10, and the Euro has fallen every session since. The Fed raised its own rate to 3.75-4.00% on Wednesday, by the same quarter point, and the day's drop was the biggest of the run.

League Two Fleetwood host Arsenal in EFL Cup - full fourth-round draw

League Two side Fleetwood Town will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.

Crypto Tax Bill Clears House Committee After Clarity Act Setback

The bill would exempt qualifying crypto fees from gain-or-loss calculations and restrict tax-loss deductions on tokens sold and quickly repurchased.

Statement on Non-Solicitor Municipal Advisors’ Role in Disclosure

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Epstein had huge cache of child sex pics; victims sue to find out who's in them

Survivors appalled nobody will tell them if they’re in Epstein’s CSAM collection.

Liverpool face Chelsea as Carabao Cup fourth-round draw confirmed

Liverpool will host Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, while Premier League champions Arsenal have drawn the lowest-ranked side left in the competition, Fleetwood Town.

Noise wants to help everyday people become paid content creators

Marketing platform Noise is on a mission to help anyone with a smart phone make money from their content.

ACC announces 2027 conference opponents as teams move to 9 league games

The ACC announced the 2027 conference opponents for every team as the conference moves to 16 teams playing a nine-game league schedule for the first time.

Coach Stefanski on Falcons QB situation: 'Not ruling anybody out'

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said he's "not ruling anybody out" when it comes to which QB is starting against the Panthers on Sunday.

Pulley, a Carta rival, is shutting down

Cap table management platform Pulley, backed by General Catalyst, Stripe, and Founders Fund, announced that it's closing shop in December.

De Cuyper and Brighton pile on pain for Manchester United with comeback

Across four days Manchester United have lost the 199th derby against Manchester City, were told by JJ Gabriel that he wants to leave , and now they have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton. Capitulating after being 2-0 up may be the pick of these dizzying blows, as the prolonged boos at the final whistle suggested…

The Japanese Yen gives back more of its rally as the Fed raises rates

The Bank of Japan meets on Friday, and the market has a quarter-point hike to 1.25% priced at 100%. The Yen has been falling anyway.

Meta May Have Found a Fix for Its 'Pervert Glasses'

Meta is reportedly developing a version of its smart glasses without a camera, potentially addressing one of the biggest privacy objections to AI wearables.

New Zealand GDP in the barrel with the Kiwi at July lows

New Zealand reports second-quarter growth later on Wednesday, or early on Thursday depending on where you are relative to the international date line, and the forecast is 0.1% for the quarter, down from 0.8% in the first three months of the year.

Leicestershire hit with 27-point deduction for breaching pitch regulations

Leicestershire County Cricket Club have been deducted 27 points and fined £5,000 for breaching pitch regulations in their victory over Glamorgan in August.

Everton strike late to beat much-changed Wolves in Carabao Cup

Substitute Charly Alcaraz hit a late winner to give Everton a 1-0 home win over much-changed Wolves in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by "critical blow" from a cyberattack

Group plans to be largely out of commission for several weeks.

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed safety evaluators. Will they really be independent?

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversight requires transparency, independence, and eventually regulation.

Enzo Le Fée makes amends from the spot as Sunderland overcome AZ

Granit Xhaka, Sunderland’s captain, believes it is not unrealistic to dream about Régis Le Bris’s side travelling all the way to the Europa League final next spring. It is rarely a good idea to dismiss Xhaka but reaching that showpiece in Frankfurt will necessitate considerably more efficient finishing on his team’s part than…

‘My scar, not your scar’: Tuchel stands by England semi-final subs but admits wrong timing

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UK crypto firms face fresh FCA authorization process

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Trump demands 1% rates hours after the Fed raised them

Trump posted on Wednesday that US rates should be 1% or less and that the country has the strongest credit anywhere. He also wrote that cutting off trade with every nation the US runs a deficit with would earn at least $1.5 trillion a year.

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New Zealand Dollar sinks toward its July low after the Fed hikes

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Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian

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Bitcoin price tests $75K as Supertrend turns bearish

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Abraham double helps Villa cruise past Coventry into fourth round

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Man Utd collapse from 2-0 up to exit Carabao Cup to Brighton

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X will now let US users trade via Cashtags

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Fed raises rates by 25 bps in first hike since 2023

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US crypto tax bill clears House committee in 38-5 vote

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Solana triples transaction size as major upgrades meet record network activity

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UK FCA sets crypto authorization guidance ahead of September application window

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Silver slides as hawkish Fed lifts US Dollar and Treasury yields

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Forex Today: Investors now look at the BoE

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Researchers swap in human brain cells for a mouse's cortex

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Revolut hackers demand $3 million in Monero, threaten to sell customer data

The group gave Revolut 24 hours to pay and said it targeted customers with significant crypto holdings.

Former Waymo CFO jumps to self-driving startup Wayve

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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh: Inflation trends were not passing the test

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Fed raises 2026 interest rate forecast to 4.1%, lifts PCE inflation projections

The Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest dot plot projections, released by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday, show policymakers now expect interest rates to stand at 4.1% by the end of 2026, up from 3.8% in June.

Bitcoin dip-buying rises below $77,100, but spot demand lags: Bitfinex

Bitcoin has fallen 3.2% to a $75,702 close after losing the $77,100 range floor, while futures data has shown traders rebuilding long positions despite weak U. S.

Bitcoin Core Software Update Aims for Speed and Security Patches

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England's Hardcastle announces international retirement

England women's all-time record try scorer Amy Hardcastle announces her international retirement.

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The Canadian Dollar slips to a summer low on the Fed's rate hike

The Loonie trades at its weakest since early August, with USD/CAD just under 1.4000 after a 71-pip rise and a 0.51% gain. The Fed raised its rate a quarter-point to 3.75-4.00% and the Bank of Canada did not, which takes the distance between them from 1.375 points to 1.625.

Bitcoin’s Fed move could run straight into a $6.3 billion IBIT options wall

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WTI holds near daily low as Fed decision draws muted reaction

Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil holds near its daily low on Wednesday, showing little immediate reaction to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $97.50 per barrel, down roughly 3.3% on the day.

'It's a miracle' - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog

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Japanese Yen falls as US Federal Reserve delivers

The USD/JPY pair trades at fresh weekly highs in the 155.50 price zone after the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered the expected 25 basis point (bps) interest rate hike. The US Dollar (USD) resumed its weekly advance with the headlines, following a pause ahead of the announcement.

Saudi club given stadium ban over Jota chants towards Neves

Saudi Pro League side Al-Taawoun are ordered to play two matches behind closed doors after supporters taunted Ruben Neves over the death of friend Diogo Jota.

Zcash price surges 20% as bulls target $1,500

Zcash price rallied more than 20% on Sep. 16, breaking above $1,300 as network upgrade optimism helped ZEC resist a broader crypto market sell-off.

Djokovic to return to China Open on Sky Sports after 11-year absence

Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will compete at the China Open this year, which runs from September 30-October 6 live on Sky Sports , marking a return to the event following an 11-year absence.

Scotland votes for moratorium on new large-scale datacentres for up to a year

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Australian Dollar slides below 0.7100 as Warsh strikes hawkish tone

AUD/USD extends losses on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates and released a hawkish set of policy projections. The pair slides more than 20 pips in the immediate reaction and trades around 0.7093 at the time of writing.

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Fed rate hike bolsters US Dollar Index above 100.00

The Dollar Index broke above 100.00, back above both of its long-run averages. The quarter-point that took the Fed to 3.75-4.00% was fully priced and worth nothing on its own.

Fed Hikes Rates for the First Time Since 2023, Bitcoin Spikes

The Federal Reserve delivered the hike Wall Street had almost unanimously priced in.

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said Wednesday that his focus is on getting a win in Week 2, not his job security or the potential fan reception awaiting him in the team's home opener in Week 3.

CLARITY Act failure shifts US crypto rules to agencies: experts

The failed Senate vote on the CLARITY Act has shifted attention toward the SEC and CFTC, while crypto founders and investors prepare for a longer period without a federal market structure law, industry experts told crypto.news. The U.

US House tax committee advances crypto tax overhaul in 38–5 vote

A bipartisan House committee vote advanced legislation that would reshape federal tax rules for stablecoins, staking, crypto lending and digital asset transactions.

Hackers publish thousands of drivers’ data after breaching Florida motor vehicle database

The ShinyHunters gang leaked the files online after saying the Florida state agency did not pay their ransom demand.

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

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Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting

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Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023

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Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods discount

Wage increase brings Amazon’s US minimum pay in line with Costco and includes new grocery discount benefit Amazon has raised its minimum wage in the US to $20 an hour, with average pay at the company reaching $24 an hour, according to the company. The pay increase represents a $1 increase from its starting level.

Robinhood engineers face up to 30 years over $50,000 alleged Hyperliquid profits

DOJ says confidential token-listing plans fueled perpetual-futures trades ahead of Robinhood announcements.

Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million over 2020 crash liquidations

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CFTC and SEC Double Down on Crypto After Clarity Act Defeat

Michael Selig and Paul Atkins pledged to use their agencies’ existing powers to provide crypto regulatory certainty after the Senate failed to advance the bill.

House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy

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It’s OK to tell ICE their actions will haunt them, judge rules in speech fight

Man wins fight to block ICE threat over off-the-cuff angry email.

Hackers Hijack HBO Max’s Reddit Account to Spread Crypto-Stealing Malware

Attackers ran 108 malicious ads through the streaming service’s verified account, directing users to fake software downloads.

Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices

Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to control connected devices, review camera summaries, and access smart home activity using natural language.

Girls creator Lena Dunham welcomes baby girl delivered via surrogate

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Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data

War damage to data centers exceeded what AWS services are designed to withstand.

Aave plans Avalanche RWA hub with Tether’s USA₮

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Solana treasury giant DeFi Development opens $300M CHAD offering backed by a massive 13% dividend catch

The company can sell up to 30 million shares, while actual proceeds and the SOL allocation remain undetermined.

Zuckerberg Pushes Back on Coordinated AI Slowdown, Says Labs Can Act Alone

Meta’s CEO says competition and potential liability give AI developers reasons to prioritize safety, citing the company’s decision to delay Muse.

Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface

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Bitcoin cannot activate any soft forks for now, Drivechain creator says

Bitcoin has failed to activate every proposed soft fork since Taproot went live in 2021, leading Drivechain creator Paul Sztorc to argue that the network cannot approve any such upgrade for the foreseeable future. Paul Sztorc, CEO of LayerTwo Labs…

U. S. House's tax committee advances crypto tax bill in wake of Clarity Act loss

The Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act would ease complicated tax burdens for everyday use of cryptocurrencies, though Trump's industry ties spurred some pushback.

XRPL proved it can handle over 3,000 transactions, but the traffic was entirely synthetic

The ledger cleared consensus, but 2,000 one-drop payments from 20 accounts and tiny fee burn limit the adoption case.

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Anchorage expands institutional custody to Etherlink, tokenized uranium

Anchorage Digital Bank added custody support for Etherlink and several Etherlink-based assets, including xU3O8, a token representing physical uranium.

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How Fortell is using AI (and $163M) to crack a hearing aid monopoly

“Why do I have to beg my grandparents to put on their hearing aids, but no one has ever needed to ask me to put on my glasses?” That’s the question that drove Matthew de Jonge to spend six years building Fortell, an AI hearing aid startup that recently raised $163 million from the likes of Founders Fund, Thrive Capital, and…

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Annie Dillard, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, dies at 81

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Ondo becomes first tokenization firm on DTCC Fund/SERV

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Coinbase faces greater fallout from CLARITY Act setback: Saxo

A strategist at the Danish bank said Coinbase has more at stake in the CLARITY setback because its trading business is directly exposed to US market-structure rules.

Bitcoin ETFs Had Their Worst Day Since June Following Failed Clarity Act Vote

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP ETFs shed roughly $593 million combined Tuesday, their heaviest single-day drawdown since June.

Cardano fees covered just 0.7% of staking rewards as transactions fall 72%

Leios can add capacity, but Cardano still needs enough paying demand to close a roughly 150-fold gap.

Kate Atkinson's latest historical escape is to a festival most Americans haven't heard of

The new novel centers on the Festival of Britain, a quirky real-life carnival designed to elevate the British people's spirits after the devastation of World War II.

Bitcoin awaits Fed rate decision below $76K as analysis discounts ‘dovish surprise’ odds

Bitcoin price support materialized around $68,000 as markets saw a 93% chance of the Fed hiking rates by 0.25% on Wednesday.

Why Thrive, Founders Fund, and Antonio Gracias are betting on hearing aids

“Why do I have to beg my grandparents to put on their hearing aids, but no one has ever needed to ask me to put on my glasses?” That’s the question that drove Matthew de Jonge to spend six years building Fortell, an AI hearing aid startup that recently raised $163 million from the likes of Founders Fund, Thrive Capital, and…

May Mobility is going public in a $1.4B SPAC deal

The deal could net the asset-light robotaxi company more than $300 million in funding.

Hamas military wing told donors to avoid sending crypto directly from Binance, DOJ filing shows

Hamas’ military wing advised donors not to use Binance to handle funds but rather to use Trust Wallet, Bybit, OKX, Kast and Redotpay to send funds to an external TRON wallet, according to recent U. S.

Edgar Barrera leads 2026 Latin Grammys with 10 nominations

The Latin Recording Academy announced on Wednesday the nominees for the 27th Latin Grammy Awards. The ceremony will be held on 12 November at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Edgar Barrera leads the 2026 Latin Grammys with ten nominations

The Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 27th Latin Grammys. The ceremony will take place on 12 November at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Burnham warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in budget as inflation rises to 3.1%

PM rejects claim he leads a ‘tax-and-spend’ government, as Bank of England prepares for interest rates decision Andy Burnham has said “difficult decisions” will need to be taken in next month’s budget after a rise in energy prices triggered by the Iran war drove UK inflation above 3%. In a fresh blow for living standards amid…

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Saylor says stalled CLARITY Act could boost Bitcoin activity

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has predicted that the CLARITY Act’s 49-50 Senate defeat could send more capital toward Bitcoin as U. S.

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System performance, efficient infrastructure scaling and continuous software optimization are key levers that determine AI inference economics. Higher system performance means more tokens generated, resulting in higher revenue.

‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment

Safety crisis makes it more likely that governments will be spurred into action, says Yoshua Bengio Concerns over AI safety are reaching a point where governments realise they must act to protect the public, similarly to in the Covid pandemic, according to one of the “godfathers” of the technology. Yoshua Bengio said recent…

5 things to know about teens' views on AI today

Findings from our research with RXN show teens are thoughtful and curious about AI.

Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

Crypto Long & Short: Six signs a crypto winter is ending

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Crypto Long & Short: Six signs a crypto winter is ending”.

Circle Launches Arc Mainnet With BlackRock, DTCC and Visa as Validators

The Layer 1 network’s validator set is permissioned, and Circle has minted 10 billion ARC tokens without committing to publicly launch them.

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review

It's both a "Snow Leopard update" and a major leap for Apple Intelligence.

Google says some Pixel phone owners were hacked in zero-day attacks

The Pixel phone maker said there are indications that a bug in the phone's modem "may be under limited, targeted exploitation."

Celebrated playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer dies aged 77

Greer was known for incisive TV and radio appearances and for her novels, plays and essays which delved into politics, culture and identity.

AI Pause Would Help Dominant Firms, Not Safety, Think Tank Warns

Cato favors voluntary safeguards, while Block Chairman Jack Dorsey backs independent testing and narrowly justified restrictions.

Payward plans to offer U. S. clients onchain perpetual futures on Hyperliquid

Leveraging its $550 million acquisition of Bitnomial, Payward aims to become the first registered U. S.

Amazon gives its workers a raise of $1 per hour

Amazon's investment in these raises comes out to over $1.5 billion, or about 0.06% of its $2.68 trillion market cap.

Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

UK opens a major loophole for stablecoin payments while clamping down on crypto lending

Routine transfers and cash exchanges could qualify, while return-right lending, crypto swaps and continuing custody remain potentially regulated.

‘Very authoritarian, very brutal’: three decades after the UK’s anti-rave crackdown, why is France doing the same?

With tear gas, grenades and a new law, French authorities are targeting unlicensed music gatherings. Those in the rave scene explore the parallels with the UK in the 90s When Spiral Tribe fled England in 1992, they left behind an indelible mark on rave history.

Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners

Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders, and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger hub for podcast promotion and discussion.

Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

The world’s best racing driver is about to race 100 karts at once

Red Bull, Disney+, and ESPN are streaming the race at noon Eastern today.

Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed

Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.

Previously unseen drawings by Moomins author Tove Jansson to go on show in London

Exclusive: Exhibition focusing on Finnish writer and artist’s illustrations will include original art from her first Moomins book The Moomin books about lovable trolls with hippopotamus snouts who live in harmony with nature are a global publishing phenomenon, having sold up to 30m copies since the Finnish artist and writer…

Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding

A bipartisan bill would restrict Flock cameras to a handful of public safety uses.

Chancellor announces Bank of England appointments

His Majesty the King and the Chancellor have appointed three new non-executive directors to the Bank of England’s Court of Directors

Statement on Proposals to Rescind Rule 14a-8, Amend Rule 14a-4, and Modernize Proxy Solicitation

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins

A Proposal on Proposals: Remarks on the Proposals to Rescind Rule 14a-8 and Modernize Proxy Solicitation Rules

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce

US July business inventories +0.8% vs +0.3% expected

Prior was 0.0% Retail inventories vs -0.5% prior This is a low-tier indicator but it's an important one for GDP and this biases Q3 to the upside. Expect to see GDP trackers climb after this number and the earlier retail sales report.

Statement on the Proposed Rescission of Rule 14a-8 and Proposed Proxy Solicitation Modernization

Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda

A naked performance artist in the garden with her mum: Rona Bar and Ofek Avshalom’s best photograph

‘Lois and her mother Carey are artists and their house is full of art, which seems to spill out of them. The way they express their Judaism was something we hadn’t encountered before’ This photograph is of Lois and Carey, who we found while looking for subjects for our project Proof of Existence .

Smile at Last review – photo-love-story style parable of a teen abandoned at a tough Soviet youth facility

With handheld camerawork, this unsentimental rite of passage film follows Mari, who tries to escape from a residential home in Estonia This intriguing 1985 film from Estonia uses nonprofessionals and handheld camerawork, which brings faces looming up to the screen. It is directed by Leida Laius and Arvo Iho and based on the YA…

Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears

Doorbell firm aims to replace WhatsApp or Facebook groups with platform where people can post about safety or lost pets Amazon’s doorbell camera maker Ring is to launch its Neighbours community app in the UK in an attempt to supplant neighbourhood WhatsApp or Facebook groups. The service is intended as a modern equivalent of a…

NAHB Housing market index for September 32 vs 34 estimate

Prior month 35 US homebuilder confidence weakened more than expected in September: NAHB Housing Market Index: 32 vs 34 expected. Prior 35 September components compared with August: Current sales conditions: 35 vs 39 Sales expectations for the next six months: 37 vs 43 Traffic of prospective buyers: 23 vs 23 Builder confidence…

SEC Proposes Rescission of Shareholder Proposal Rule and Reforms to Proxy Solicitation Process

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed to rescind Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which exceeds the scope of the Commission's statutory authority and intrudes into matters of state law. The Commission outlined…

Blockchain finance platform Theo launches tokenized silver backed by $40 million in active leases

The onchain finance platform said thSLVR allows investors to retain exposure to silver while earning income from lending the metal to institutional borrowers.

A LatAm telecom operator is putting part of its finances on Avalanche

Led by former IBM Blockchain partner Jules Miller, Iris is helping Bolivia's VIVA use stablecoins for settlement, dollar reserves and new financial services without replacing its existing telecom systems.

Boost your holiday sales with these agentic commerce updates

Help boost holiday sales with agentic commerce updates and product feed best practices from Google.

Rethink 2026

At Rethink 2026, we’re helping marketers prepare for the holiday season with new ways to connect with customers and boost ROI.

3 days left to exhibit: Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left.

HYPE price falls 7.5% as Supertrend turns bearish

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token fell about 7.5% over the past week, retreating from $83.55 to around $78.70 as legal concerns and weaker technical momentum weighed on its recent rally. HYPE price retreats from record high Hyperliquid (HYPE) price traded near $78.70…

Tributes paid to Catherine Ringer, singer of Les Rita Mitsouko

Catherine Ringer died at 68 from cancer on 14 September. Since then, artists, politicians and cultural figures have paid tribute to the voice and freedom of the music icon.

European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’

Commission president says EU must ‘urgently reimagine our partnerships’ as she makes unprecedented offer Canada has been invited to become the first “associate member” of the EU by the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. In an unprecedented offer, von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the EU and Canada “see…

'Starship Troopers' director confirms Donald Trump's space uniforms are Nazi-inspired

“I don’t know if this president is aware that the movie says these [characters] are fascists without knowing that they’re fascists. That’s the point,” said Paul Verhoeven, the director of 'Starship Troopers' - which was the direct reference cited by Trump when posting about Space Force uniforms.

Unlocking the Trillion-Token Era: B. AI’s Global Settlement Layer for the Agent Economy

Summary: Positioned squarely between foundation models and AI agents, B. AI is integrating compute routing, decentralized settlement, and full-stack agent infrastructure to establish itself as an undoubted spearhead in AI infrastructure.

Reform-linked thinktank ‘to call for big tax cuts for the rich’

Centre for a Better Britain will urge abolishing inheritance tax and phasing out capital gains tax, report says A thinktank linked to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is preparing an influential policy plan that is reportedly going to call for substantial tax cuts for the rich. The Centre for a Better Britain (CFABB) is due to publish…

How are rising prices affecting you? NPR wants to know

Inflation, gasoline prices and the cost of living are top of mind in the election season. How are higher costs shaping the way you live?

Circle Arc mainnet launches with USDC gas

Circle has launched the public mainnet of Arc on Sept. 16, bringing its USDC-powered Layer 1 blockchain online with institutional validators, more than 20 fiat stablecoins and tokenized funds available from launch.

Vymopay: The no-KYC alternative to crypto exchange custody

Most people searching for a no-kyc crypto exchange alternative are not looking for less compliance, they are looking for less exposure. Less counterparty risk.

UK rents accelerate, as average London house price falls £19,000 below peak – business live

Soaring motor fuel costs have pushed UK inflation to a five-month high in August Full story: UK inflation rises to 3.1% as motor fuel prices jump by almost a quarter Worryingly, the cost of goods produced by UK factories rose at a faster rate in August too. Producer output prices – or the cost of goods at the ‘factory gate’…

The Soprano: A magical evening of opera with acclaimed Greek singer Christina Poulitsi

For many years, Christina Poulitsi has turned heads in the world of opera, stunning audiences with her incredible performances, but a chance to perform at The Chios Festival was also a unique chance for the soprano to pay tribute to the legendary Greek singer Maria Callas.

Revolut ID thefts highlight KYC’s dangers: Here’s how to fix it

Zero-knowledge technology could let companies verify who you are without storing your identity documents. So why isn’t it already standard practice?

Bitcoin Core 32 adds faster validation and fee changes

Bitcoin Core 32.0 entered final testing with mempool-aware fee estimates, faster block validation and security fixes before an Oct. 10 target.

SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Intel to build memory chips in US

SK Hynix told TechCrunch the company hasn't finalized any plans or arrangements yet.

Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million just 11 days before exchange shutdown

Celsius Network’s bankruptcy estate has sued BitMEX over a 2020 liquidation cascade it says cost more than 6,360 Bitcoin. The complaint, filed Sept.

Battle of Chile director Patricio Guzmán dies aged 85

Passionate documentary maker won international acclaim for unsparing but poetic films exploring the impact of the Pinochet regime in Chile Patricio Guzmán, the film-maker who chronicled Chile’s bloody 1970s political strife and its subsequent social and political turmoil in films such as The Battle of Chile and Nostalgia for…

FCA Guidance Lands Two Weeks Before UK Crypto Authorization Window Opens

Overseas firms serving UK retail customers need authorization too, and nobody trades under the new rules before October 2027.

Emerald AI, Google and NVIDIA Launch Alliance to Advance Flexible AI Data Centers

AI factories are the infrastructure of the intelligence era. Scaling them responsibly will depend as much on innovation across the grid as inside the data center.

A stolen coin can be returned. A leaked identity cannot.

We keep building the honeypots, and we are about to hand the same architecture to billions of AI agents, writes Evin McMullen, CEO and co-founder of Billions.

Clean tech startup Fluxnium found a way to tap 50,000 years’ worth of nuclear fuel

Fluxnium's fibers can extract uranium directly from seawater, which has enough of the nuclear fuel to power thousands of generations.

Former Infosys chief’s AI startup nabs another $53M

The Palo Alto startup says it has landed multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts within months of launch.

Ethereum price recovery hinges on $2,526 breakout

Ethereum price rebounded toward $2,420 after a sharp sell-off, but weak capital flows and resistance near $2,465 leave ETH exposed to another correction. Ethereum price action today Ethereum (ETH) price was trading near $2,421 on Sep.

‘We thought death could do with a bit of dancing’: welcome to Sondering, the arts festival with its own funeral march

A brush with mortality inspired sisters Sophia and Camilla Minden to create a death-themed event featuring live bands, wild swimming … and an ‘emoshpit’ Raised in the Lake District on “music, moss and macaroni cheese,” Sophia and Camilla Minden were mindful of death from a very early age. The sisters shared a bed and played in…

Two Prime launches $10M-backed Bitcoin yield vault

Two Prime launched a Pareto WBTC lending vault targeting 1.5%–2% annual yields, backed by roughly $10 million of first-loss capital.

Bonnie Greer, writer and cultural commentator, dies aged 77

The British-American novelist and playwright who regularly appeared on current affairs shows will be remembered for her ‘warmth, humour and generosity’, says her husband The British-American novelist, playwright and commentator Bonnie Greer has died aged 77. In a statement, her husband David Hutchins said that she died on…

'Little pr*ck': Which celebrities are backing Macklemore and criticising Ed Sheeran?

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has sent a message to “little prick” Ed Sheeran amid the Macklemore-Palestine row and Sheeran refusing to "take sides". Waters is not the only one speaking out...

Bernstein expects ‘aggressive’ rulemaking from SEC, CFTC, following CLARITY Act failure

Bernstein said the federal agencies will publish new regulations to compensate for the time lost negotiating the CLARITY Act, after its cloture vote failed on Tuesday.

Canada Building permits for the month of July -17.3 vs -6.4% estimate

Prior month +18.3% revised to 18.5% Canada’s July building permits: Building permits MoM: -17.3% vs -6.4% expected. Prior +18.5% Total permit value: $12.2 billion, down $2.6 billion from June Constant-dollar permit value: -17.5% MoM and -2.2% YoY July sectors compared with June: Non-residential: -$1.9 billion to $5.0 billion…

Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.4% in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 4.1% in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: +162,000(p) in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.10(p) in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index - Final Demand…

US import and export prices are August 0.7% vs 0.4%. Export prices 0.6% vs 0.5% est.

Prior month import prices -0.3% revised from -0.4% Prior month export prices -1.4% US import and export prices for August: Import prices MoM: +0.7% vs +0.4% expected. Prior −0.3% Export prices MoM: +0.6% vs +0.5% expected.

US August advance retail sales +1.2% vs +0.8% expected

Prior was -0.6% (revised to -0.5%) Ex autos +1.4% vs +0.5% expected Prior ex-autos -0.3% (revised to -0.2%) Retail sales control group +1.4% vs +0.4% expected Prior control was -0.4% Ex autos and gas +1.2% vs -0.2% prior (revised to -0.3%) Retail sales y/y nominal 6.0% vs 5.01% prior This is a very strong report right down the…

KREMLIN malware uses Ethereum to update attack servers

KREMLIN malware uses malicious Chrome and Edge extensions plus Ethereum smart contracts, with Elastic tracing 1,515 infected hosts, mostly in Brazil.

Morning Minute: Clarity Act Vote Falls Short as Democrats All Vote ‘No’

It should not have come as a surprise given the odds, but crypto majors, alts and memes all sold off anyway in the wake.

Bitcoin absorbs initial pre-Fed sell-off, leaving $70K as a critical test for Warsh’s Fed decision

Bitcoin fell to an intraday low below $75,000 on Sept. 15, extending a selloff already underway ahead of the Senate vote on the CLARITY Act.

Bitcoin Hovers at $76K as Analysts Argue the Fed Matters More Than Clarity Act

With Bitcoin sitting around $76,000, the argument from analysts is that dollar liquidity, not Congress, sets the floor from here.

Bitcoin Core 32 enters final testing with faster validation, fee changes and security fixes

The October update changes how nodes estimate transaction fees and process blocks, while fixing a wallet flaw that could let an authenticated user run commands on a node.

Trump EPA’s arguments for letting power plants spew unlimited pollution ‘dead wrong’

Claims that dismantling pollution rules will lower energy bills and have little climate impact are far from convincing In allowing US power plants to emit any amount of planet-heating pollution they wish to, the Trump administration made two striking claims – that this will cut Americans’ electricity bills and that the…

In-I in Motion review – Juliette Binoche pulls back the curtain on dance duet with Akram Khan

The actor makes her directing debut with a raw, fascinating film about her 2008 collaboration with the British dancer In the way that wedding rehearsals can be more emotional than the big day – all the untidy feelings that will be tucked away for the cameras still on show – this documentary from Juliette Binoche feels raw and…

We’re catalyzing megaton-scale climate impact in Brazil

Our latest carbon removal agreement delivers both immediate and permanent climate benefits.

FTC Takes Action to Prevent Anticompetitive Arrangement in Beretta, Ruger Deal

FTC continues crackdown on competitors sharing company directors in violation of Section 8 of the Clayton Act The Federal Trade Commission took action to resolve antitrust concerns arising from a stock purchase agreement between two of the largest firearm manufacturers, Beretta Holding S. A.

Bitcoin price targets $72.5K as Aroon favors sellers

Bitcoin price fell toward $75,500 after the U. S.

Kraken parent plans regulated Hyperliquid perps

Payward plans to offer Hyperliquid HIP-3 perpetual futures to eligible U. S.

Zcash holders back 25-second blocks, vote to keep ZEC halving schedule

Nearly 99% of ZEC holders voted to reduce block times to 25 seconds, while keeping ZEC issuance and halving schedules unchanged.

investing Live European markets wrap: Oil prices, bond yields ease slightly ahead of Fed decision

Headlines: FOMC preview: The question is not whether the Fed hikes today, but how much tightening it signals Fed rate decision: Warsh walks credibility tightrope as markets brace for rate hike Why markets have left the Fed little choice but to hike rates UK headline inflation tops 3% again in August, but core prices remain…

Circle launches Arc mainnet with USDC as native gas token

Circle’s Arc mainnet is live with USDC for transaction fees, support for more than 20 fiat stablecoins and links to over 20 blockchains.

US and Houthis held secret Oman talks over the weekend as Yemen conflict escalates

US officials held talks with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, according to five sources familiar with the matter cited by Reuters . The meeting comes as the Houthis have expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast, increasing the strategic importance of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and putting further…

Ethiopia cuts power to Bitcoin miners as El Niño strains hydropower

Ethiopia has cut electricity supplied to Bitcoin miners to 23% of contracted levels after a 20% drop in reservoir inflows strained the country’s hydropower system. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that El Niño had intensified dry conditions across the East African…

Bitcoin loses touch with the Dollar Index, U. S. stocks ahead of the Fed

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 16, 2026

Binance to remove 4 USDC spot pairs on Sept. 18

Binance will remove four USDC spot pairs involving BREV, COOKIE, LA and QNT on Sept. 18 while keeping the underlying tokens tradable.

Malicious Uniswap v4 hooks are baiting DeFi traders with fake swap quotes

Malicious Uniswap v4 hooks can win aggregator routing with attractive quotes, then change behavior when a user's transaction settles.

Mirror publisher to cut 220 editorial jobs as readers turn to AI summaries

Reach, which also owns Express, makes decision because of ‘mammoth shift’ in how audiences seek out content The publisher of the Mirror and Express newspapers is to cut a further 220 editorial jobs as it adapts to a dramatic fall in online traffic while readers increasingly turn to summaries generated by artificial…

Datacenter rush will create ‘tsunami’ of discarded electronics, report says

Global push will triple toxic e-waste annually in 25 years, filling enough shipping containers to circle globe six times The ongoing campaign to build thousands of massive datacenters for AI will create a “tsunami” of discarded electronics, putting the world on a course to triple its annual generation of toxic e-waste in the…

Allowing AI firms to collude to ‘pace the frontier’ is a dangerous proposition

Tech CEOs banding together is an old ruse recycled from corporate America to get a pass from antitrust laws Anthropic’s Dario Amodei is not the first corporate CEO to suggest that excessive competition is driving the world to some socially undesirable outcome. The safety breach disclosed by OpenAI after a swarm of its agents…

Bitcoin traders brace for Fed hike, but a surprise hold could pose bigger risk

Bitcoin is stuck near $80,000 as traders build stablecoin positions that could return to the market once Fed uncertainty clears.

Two Prime makes onchain finance push with $10 million-backed bitcoin yield vault

Two Prime expands into onchain finance with a bitcoin lending vault built on Pareto for institutional investors.

Kakao sets 6 trillion won revenue target for KakaoAI by 2030

Kakao has set a 2030 revenue target of more than 6 trillion won ($4.3 billion) for its planned KakaoAI business as it prepares to bring AI agents directly into KakaoTalk and separate its investment operations into KakaoX. Yonhap reported on…

Bitcoin ETFs shed $450 million as Clarity Act fails

U. S.

Deutsche Bank close to debuting crypto custody for institutions

The service will support a select range of cryptocurrencies at debut, including bitcoin and ether and stablecoins like USDC and EURC.

‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation

US vice-president’s comments come as former Anthropic researcher revisits recent claim AI could destroy humanity The US vice-president has dismissed calls for global regulation of AI safety risks, telling companies creating the most advanced models: “If you’re building Frankenstein, stop.” In remarks addressed towards Dario…

Sunderland gets its Kicks: Nissan to invest £170m to build new hybrid SUV

Latest attempt to secure future of Britain’s biggest car factory may be subject to UK weakening EV sales mandate Nissan has said it will invest £170m to build a new SUV at its factory in Sunderland – but said the move was subject to the UK weakening its electric vehicle sales mandate . The new hybrid model, the Kicks, is…

Live updates: Bitcoin steady as stocks slide following Fed rate hike, Warsh press conference

Privacy token zcash, meanwhile, is up 130% over 30 days and trades near its all-time highs from 2016.

Amazon launches Alexa+ in India with Hindi support

Amazon is letting all customers use Alexa+ assistant in early access period.

Deutsche Bank awaits regulatory nod to launch institutional crypto custody solutions

Germany’s largest bank is awaiting regulatory approval to launch institutional custody solutions for Bitcoin, Ether and select stablecoins before expanding into tokenized assets.

Circle debuts Arc blockchain which Jeremy Allaire calls ‘more consequential’ than USDC

The USDC issuer's chain is built for payments, tokenized assets and institutional finance as banks and payment giants pile into the stablecoin market.

Malaysia crypto trading tops $4B, Fitch says

Malaysia’s regulated crypto trading topped $4 billion in 2025 as Fitch cited its Shariah framework and licensed digital asset market.

Your mission, Tom Cruise, is to improve at interviews. And please keep sending the cakes

He risks his life for entertainment, but getting an anecdote out of him is a trickier matter. Happily, Cruise is no stranger to knuckling down and pulling off the impossible By now, we’ve grown used to watching Tom Cruise excel at everything he does.

A loaf of luxury: Could a $60 Austrian rye bread become a New York status symbol?

Give us this day, our daily bread. Or, combine New York's sky-high prices with a touch of Austrian artisan baking, served up in minimalist Soho chic, and you get a rye luxury loaf that sells for $60.

Ethiopia cuts Bitcoin miners’ power by 77% amid hydropower shortage: Report

Bitcoin miners generated 35% of the state-owned power producer’s revenue last year, but declining reservoir inflows led the utility to prioritize households and manufacturers.

The Standard Chartered Effect: Is bank research becoming crypto’s new short-term catalyst?

Standard Chartered initiated coverage on Arbitrum's ARB token on the morning of Sept. 15 with a $10 price target for 2030.

'La bola negra' by Los Javis shortlisted to represent Spain at the 2027 Oscars

With further possible nominations for the civil‑war drama yet to be announced, the film, hailed at Cannes and TIFF for its three intertwined 'queer' stories, pulls ahead of the other Spanish contenders: "El ser querido" by Sorogoyen and "Los domingos" by Ruíz de Azúa.

OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms

Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

The US government is failing Americans on AI | Shakeel Hashim

Trump and Republicans want companies to regulate themselves. It’s a dereliction of duty that will make AI less safe It is hard to get Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Dario Amodei to agree on much.

Trump’s $5,000 pledge to voters is a shameless bribe | Steven Greenhouse

Not only would the plan do vast economic damage – it assumes that Americans are easily bamboozled Whenever Donald Trump gives a speech, it’s filled with so many lies and self-serving exaggerations that when he does utter something true, I see that as a sort of marvel. That’s what happened nearly an hour into Trump’s marathon…

Whisper of the Heart review – Studio Ghibli deep cut is pep talk on how to live the artistic life

Hayao Miyazaki-scripted 90s teen romance sees an aspiring writer drawn to a potential soulmate thanks to library books and a curmudgeonly cat While 2013’s The Wind Rises and 2023’s The Boy and the Heron saw Hayao Miyazaki break his wizard’s staff, artistically speaking, this lesser-known Studio Ghibli cut from 1995, based on…

Italy investigates government email breach linked to Revolut data leak

Italy is probing the Revolut-linked breach after its cyber agency reported more than 650 cases involving abused or illicit certified email accounts.

UK banks keep crypto limits as FCA regime nears

UK banks can retain crypto payment restrictions as the FCA opens authorization applications Sept. 30 ahead of its October 2027 regime.

Bitcoin's Coinbase premium sinks to one-month low, here’s why

Weakening U. S.

Binance opens Capital Connect to wealthy investors with $1M in assets

Binance has opened its Capital Connect investment marketplace to eligible individual users for the first time, giving wealthy clients access to professionally managed strategies previously reserved for institutional investors. CNBC reported that the cryptocurrency exchange is expanding access as it…

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium hits monthly low as CLARITY Act vote squeezes US demand

Bitcoin exchange demand on Coinbase declined after the US Senate voted against the CLARITY Act, while traders sent BTC to exchanges at an unrealized loss.

Ladbrokes owner prepares to cut 400 jobs weeks after profit boost

Entain, which also owns Coral and BetMGM, starts consultation process over customer care roles Business live – latest updates The Ladbrokes owner, Entain, has said it is preparing to cut 400 jobs, only weeks after the FTSE 100 business reported better than expected profit in its first half of the year. The gambling group, which…

Two Robinhood engineers charged with insider trading using Hyperliquid perpetuals

U. S.

Deutsche Bank to launch BTC, ETH crypto custody

Deutsche Bank plans institutional crypto custody this year, supporting Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, EURC and EURAU after regulatory steps.

UK Backs Money Laundering Crackdown With $676M and 500 New Officers

The Home Office names crypto alongside fintech and AI as drivers of a threat the NCA puts at £100 billion a year in the UK.

Japan FSA pushes blockchain adoption across financial infrastructure

Japan’s Financial Services Agency has made the adoption of blockchain-based on-chain finance a policy priority for its 2026 program year, with plans covering payments, securities settlement, tokenization and cross-border transfers. The Financial Services Agency outlined the direction in its 2026…

Revealed: the UK towns with the fewest jobs for young people

Rotherham has 46 online vacancies for every 1,000 young people but there are 288 in Cotswold district council area Young people in Rotherham face a local jobs market with the fewest suitable opportunities in Britain, according to a report that warns stark regional divisions are fuelling a crisis in youth work. As ministers push…

David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings review – these unheard 60s tunes are actually pretty flimsy

(Parlophone) On this new compilation of his mid-60s Davie Jones years, Bowie can’t distinguish himself from the era’s other bands – and ends up hedging his bets In 1973, David Bowie released Pin Ups, a loving if slightly over-wrought collection of covers from the mid-60s: the moment when the previous driving forces of British…

Ripple CEO says crypto growth won’t hinge on CLARITY

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says crypto can grow without the CLARITY Act after the Senate rejected cloture 49-50 on the market structure bill.

‘We need to get it right’: union gusto for Burnham will face make-or-break tests

TUC conference rings with praise for new No 10 team, but battles loom over workers’ rights and north sea drilling Louise Haigh, the UK first secretary, got a standing ovation from trade union members in Brighton this week, as she acknowledged what she called “the necessity to be bolder in this second chance that we’ve been…

Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for serving dessert topped with ants

Prosecutors sought jail term for chief executive of Evett after insects not approved for consumption were on menu A South Korean court has fined the operator of one of Seoul’s most celebrated restaurants and its chief executive for serving a dessert topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local food…

Bitcoin ETF exits erase Monday’s rebound as spot selling deepens before the Fed

Spot and perpetual selling deepened while futures positioning stayed large enough to amplify the next move.

Tonkeeper Becomes Keeper as Wallet Adds Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tron

The self-custodial wallet is expanding beyond The Open Network, with support for seven blockchains and more financial products planned.

‘I thought I would lose my career’: Orville Peck on addiction and creating his best album yet

Though the masked country singer has a No 1 album and duets with superstars under his belt, his demons and mental health caught up to him Orville Peck was in the middle of a soundcheck when he found out that his idol Dolly Parton had died. It was late August and the masked, pseudonymous country singer was due to perform an…

‘Pacing’ won’t eliminate the risk of AI doom. Here’s what could | David Krueger

The stark reality is this: we don’t know how to maintain control of these systems. But there are actions we can take With Jacob Coxon’s resignation from Anthropic , we have reached the AI risk tipping point.

Big-money donations poison British politics. We can stop the mega-rich buying access and influence | Gordon Brown

I’ve seen how imbalances in campaign spending can distort democracy. The multimillion-pound gifts to Reform must act as a final wake-up call The British people cannot be bought, but their views and votes can be heavily influenced by a flood of political party propaganda – from expensive advertising and constant leaflet drops to…

Company behind failed Surrey oilfield project sells site at massive loss

New owners apply for permission to extract oil in Horse Hill despite landmark ruling from supreme court in 2024 After years of trying to dig for oil in Surrey, the company behind the drilling project that was turned down in a landmark supreme court ruling has sold off the site for a fraction of the money it spent on it, and…

When students attend these colleges, taxpayers often pay. Here's why

Federal data shows many borrowers who aren't paying their loans went to private, for-profit colleges — schools that often market to low-income students and rely on federal financial aid for revenue.

The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in over three years

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday to combat stubborn inflation. That will make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.

Underdog sues Connecticut to block crackdown on sports event contracts

Sports gaming firm Underdog has sued Connecticut officials in federal court to stop the state from treating its sports event contracts as illegal gambling, extending its legal fight against state regulators to a sixth jurisdiction. According to Underdog’s lawsuit filed…

Canada could become the first 'associate member' of the EU, says EU chief von der Leyen

This is a rather bold proposal coming from European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, in her her annual state of the European Union address in Strasbourg. She has opened the door for Canada to become the first "associate member" of the EU, backing Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney's pitch for a more "unique…

Why Steve Bannon sided with Sanders, not Trump, on AI

Where does Steve Bannon fit in the debate over regulating or slowing AI? He tells Morning Edition where he breaks with Trump and what he thinks Washington should do.

ECB seeks online merchants for 2027 digital euro pilot

Euro-area online and mobile merchants can apply until Oct. 27 to test beta digital euro payments in a 12-month pilot.

We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them

Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

Bitcoin drops below $76,000 as Senate rejects CLARITY Act motion

The 49-50 cloture defeat stalled the bill, while the crypto selloff and liquidations had already begun before the vote.

Argentina commits to OECD crypto tax reporting framework by 2029

Argentina has committed to implementing the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and starting the automatic exchange of information on crypto transactions by September 2029, bringing the country into a system now backed by 77 jurisdictions. The OECD’s Global Forum on Transparency…

Ethereum, Base give up on common wallet standard after months of talks

Ethereum is moving ahead with EIP-8141 while Coinbase-backed Base backs EIP-8130, leaving wallets and apps that span both networks facing different transaction systems.

Singapore jails six over S$4.9M crypto poker heist

Six Malaysians were jailed over a S$4.9 million Singapore crypto heist, with S$3.21 million in stolen assets still unrecovered after sentencing.

Crypto Exchange CoinEx Is Shutting Down After Nine Years, Giving Users Until December to Cash Out

The Hong Kong-founded exchange blamed a prolonged crypto winter and rising compliance costs, closing the books on a run that began in December 2017.

The Cycle of Love review – a 6,000-mile bike ride caps a real life Swedish-Indian romance

One Oscar-winning director, one horoscope-prompted meet-cute and a continent-crossing cyclist – is this the start of documentaries that make you happy-cry? Here is a story that on the face of it seems so wildly unlikely it can only be true.

McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children

Model comes as part of £500m UK investment by firm’s new Abu Dhabi owner that will also fund new factory McLaren is gearing up to build an SUV for the first time in its 63-year history, betting that the glamour of its all-conquering Formula One team can sell cars to wealthy fans who do not own its supercars. The model, which…

ECB wage tracker at 2.7% in H1 2027, pointing to a modest uptick in negotiated wage growth

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BOJ Current Account Balances by Sector (Aug.)

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Bybit launches Odds for fixed return BTC and ETH price trades

Bybit has launched Bybit Odds, a fixed-return crypto price contract product that lets users take views on Bitcoin and Ether without leverage or liquidation risk. According to a Sept.

A $100 million launch balance doesn’t mean a crypto ETF has real investors

Sponsor-funded seed can swell opening assets before creations, redemptions and persistent capital reveal whether investors followed.

BitMart opens user engagement portal as advisers assess withdrawal plans

BitMart has launched a dedicated user engagement portal for questions about withdrawals and its future plans, giving customers a formal channel to submit concerns as financial adviser Alvarez & Marsal reviews the exchange’s position. According to BitMart’s official announcement, the…

Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments

All support acts for Ed Sheeran have quit the British pop star's US tour after the rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments during a concert earlier this month.

Zcash holders back 25-second blocks in NU7 vote

Zcash holders backed 25-second blocks and existing halvings in the NU7 vote, with nearly 2.4 million ZEC participating in the private poll.

Neagley review – this violent Reacher spinoff is a glorious hour off from normal life

Jack Reacher’s right-hand woman takes the lead in a show which requires you to think about nothing other than baddies being beaten up Neagley. It’s pronounced “Neely” but after that, honestly, it’s very simple.

Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar

Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

Meme coin phishing pages trick traders with fake Cloudflare checks

Meme coin traders have been targeted by phishing pages disguised as Cloudflare verification screens, with one trader reporting a loss of approximately $600,000 after running a malicious script. Market reports on Sept.

Fed meeting is shaping up to be a nightmare for Warsh. Bitcoin might still shine

An aggressive market expectations trap and a strict aversion to forward guidance have backed the Fed chair into a corner, where failing to deliver a hawkish message risks destroying the central bank’s inflation-fighting credibility.

AI has been a ‘net negative’ for crypto: Phemex CEO

Federico Variola says AI has diverted capital from crypto and is empowering attackers, while rising cybersecurity costs could push the industry toward greater centralization.

Kamino names Michael Weisz CEO for U. S. expansion

Kamino named Yieldstreet co-founder Michael Weisz CEO as the Solana lender builds a New York team and expands tokenized asset lending.

Brazil’s B3 gets DIGY11, a new ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock

The real-hedged Brazilian fund packages Strategy and Strive preferred shares while leaving distributions and unit returns unguaranteed.

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight was the UK CPI report . The data came mostly in line with expectations, with a slight miss on Services CPI measure.

Polymarket brings blockchain indexing in-house with rindexer for faster data

Polymarket has moved its primary blockchain indexing infrastructure in-house, cutting the time needed to surface some onchain events by as much as 14 blocks, or roughly 28 seconds. Polymarket Vice President of Engineering Josh Stevens said the prediction market platform…

UK headline inflation tops 3% again in August, but core prices remain steady

UK August CPI +3.1% vs +3.1% y/y expected Prior +2.9% UK August core CPI +2.6% vs +2.6% y/y expected Prior +2.6% The main readings are all within estimates, with UK headline inflation seen picking up again in August - jumping above 3% for the first time since March. Higher energy prices was the biggest contributor, amid an…

Redwood by Ben Macintyre review – a superbly wrought tale of cold war defection

This story of Soviet agent and his MI6 handler in revolutionary Iran is a page-turning masterpiece Ben Macintyre uses the acronym MICE to describe the reasons people betray their countries: Money, Ideology, Coercion or Ego. In the set-piece that opens his latest work of true-espionage, we discover a new reason: erectile…

‘Who do they dream of becoming?’ Teenage girls in America – in pictures

As a child from a small Belgian farming town, Eva Verbeeck could only imagine what it was like growing up as an American teen. Then she began photographing them

Wednesday briefing: Why tech companies might be only too happy for us to believe AI will ‘kill us all’

In today’s newsletter: It is hard to tell fact from fiction when it comes to AI. What is really going on – and what should the government do about it?

TV tonight: Bafta-winning documentary makers follow far-right protesters

A depressing look at the anti-immigration movement in England ‘Til I Die. Plus: Kevin McCloud is back with Grand Designs.

Anthropic lands deal in $31bn datacentre in western Queensland, David Crisafulli says

Premier describes deal as ‘major win’ that will deliver more jobs for the state and put more energy into its grid Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthropic, the AI company behind the large language model Claude , has done a deal to lease the…

Reimagining Chicago’s Thompson Center for the next generation

Our new Chicago office at Thompson Center brings together art, community and architecture.

University of Manchester Uses NVIDIA Earth-2 to Forecast Air Pollution Across the UK

Air pollution is a serious public health risk, contributing to an estimated 30,000 deaths in the U. K.

Slave-trade wealth was embedded in Britain’s financial system, research finds

Dozens of Bank of England directors and founding subscribers invested in trafficking of enslaved Africans The Bank of England and the British financial system were for centuries deeply involved in the enslavement and transatlantic trafficking of millions of African people, according to new research on Britain’s slavery…

UK CPI preview: Inflation test lands just before the BOE rate decision

The UK inflation report for August today is going to be the main highlight in terms of economic data releases in the European session later today. With it coming just a day before the BOE rate decision tomorrow, it is the last meaningful piece of the puzzle for policymakers before they cast their votes.

How chimps teach their kids tool tricks

Adults first demonstrate tool use, then hand over the implements to their infants, who copy the behavior.

Airlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands, say climate advisers

Climate Change Committee says government cannot expand airport without requiring aviation industry to clean up its emissions Heathrow airport should be allowed to expand only if airlines pay for the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the government’s climate advisers have said. Building a third runway and new…

Slow Horses season six review – it gets harder to enjoy Gary Oldman’s spy thriller every year

The show’s creator has gone, it’s been retooled as a conventional thriller and it feels like it’s starting to run out of ideas – even if it’s as slick and confident as ever This is a new Slow Horses: season six is the first not to be guided by Will Smith, a writer whose previous work on The Thick of It and Veep explained why…

Expect even more potholes on UK roads after summer heatwaves, says RAC

Extreme weather has made brittle road surfaces more likely to crack, increasing strain on infrastructure The UK’s dilapidated roads are expected to get even worse, with motorists warned to expect a jump in the number of potholes as result of the country’s hottest summer on record . Potholes are commonly assumed to be caused…

‘We weren’t shy. We were queers in leather!’ Sunil Gupta on his momentous photographs of gay life

From Delhi to New York, from the street to the bath house, he has captured clandestine moments, risked his freedom – and even referenced Romantic painters. Ahead of a major show, the photographer relives his landmark shots ‘I’ve been very promiscuous,” Sunil Gupta says, reflecting on his experiments with photography since the…

How rising bond yields impact American consumers

The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil steady, crypto weighed

OpenAI in talks for funding round above $1.2 trillion valuation Ethereum retests broken resistance near $2,470 as exchange supply keeps shrinking Triple good news for Solana, sell the fact for SOL price PBOC's Pan signals shift away from China loan growth targets, looks to stabilise debt Staking and ETFs drain ether from…

Alice Springs heavy metal music venue raises $1m in donations in fight to stay open

Supporters from around Australia back the Black Wreath, a volunteer-run centre far off the beaten touring track Alice Springs has a population of 34,000 and exactly one dedicated live music space: a heavy metal venue called the Black Wreath. It has hosted hundreds of bands from around the country over the past decade – despite…

Six green card holders in Texas charged in federal crackdown on illegal voting – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. Sign up for US Breaking News emails Kash Patel , the FBI director, is now testifying before lawmakers on the Senate judiciary committee.

Turkish habit of stashing gold "under the pillow' hurts economy, government says

For years, Turks have stashed their gold at home against a raining day, mistrustful of banks. Now the government says that tradition hurts the economy

Australia: Westpac leading index signals softer but improving growth as RBA holds firm

The improved but still below-trend reading gives the Reserve Bank some room to hold at its September meeting without abandoning its tightening bias, consistent with Westpac's own call for a very hawkish hold ahead of a further rate rise later this year. For AUD, the report's signal cuts both ways: firmer momentum and a…

Anthropic CEO renews call for AI slowdown as Nvidia’s urges acceleration

At San Francisco conference, OpenAI chief Sam Altman calls for more rigorous security measures Anthropic’s CEO took the stage at a conference in San Francisco on Tuesday to reiterate his call for a slowdown of AI development, while Nvidia’s CEO argued against such deceleration. Dario Amodei used an automotive analogy to make…

We don’t need AI regulation — leave safety to us, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says

AI isn't some new form of "alien mind," according to Jensen Huang. It's just hardware and software, so safety can be engineered by each AI product maker.

Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers

The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.