The Coldcard hack proves reputation is not a security model
A community built on verification spent five years outsourcing its judgment to one man, writes Foundation CEO Zach Herbert.
Crypto & macro news — 17 August 2026
We recorded 324 headlines on 17 August 2026 from 10 publishers: 3 market shock, 5 fed / monetary, 4 regulatory, 25 war and geopolitics, 122 trump policy, 165 crypto. Each one was classified into a market category and an impact level by a keyword classifier at the moment it was captured, then kept. Headlines link out to the publisher — we do not host the articles.
Sources on this day: AP News, BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, CoinDesk, CoinTelegraph, MarketWatch, Politico, Reuters, The Hill.
Market shock · 3 headlines
Harmony plans rollback, wiping 109,000 transactions after ONE exploit
Harmony said selectively restoring transactions could create inconsistent chain state, as Ravencoin faces a separate rollback dispute after an exploit.
Israel’s largest crypto broker Bits of Gold hit by data breach affecting 200,000 customers
Funds and digital assets were not touched, but names, bank account details, and national ID numbers may have been exposed in what the company says was a wider…
Fed / monetary · 5 headlines
30-year Treasury yield tops 5.31%, the highest in 19 years
Treasury yields were higher as traders awaited the latest FOMC minutes due later this week.
Why Goldman Sachs thinks the Fed won’t be hiking interest rates in September
Goldman expects that the Fed will stand pat — barring any dramatic data.
Coinbase-Circle USDC collaboration, FOMC minutes, oil price: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 17
September Fed interest-rate increase is 'very unlikely,' Goldman Sachs says
Soft economic data has Goldman Sachs doubting a September rate increase, offering good news for bitcoin bulls.
Treasury yields edge lower as investors look ahead to latest FOMC minutes
Treasury yields fell as traders awaited the latest FOMC minutes due later this week.
Regulatory · 4 headlines
CFTC seeks public input on AI compute futures contracts as CME eyes October launch
The regulatory review could shape an emerging market that lets companies and investors trade and hedge the cost of increasingly scarce AI computing power.
Nvidia financing initiative follows SEC guidance that takes sponsors off the hook for data center investments
Recent SEC instructions on data center bonds appear applicable to the recent Nvidia financing move, lawyers say.
Bitpanda fined €70,000 in Austria’s first published MiCA enforcement case
The fine stems from Bitpanda failing to submit a mandatory white paper 20 days before publication and omitting required disclosures in marketing materials.
Bitpanda fined 70,000 euros in Austria’s first published MiCA enforcement case
The fine stems from Bitpanda failing to submit a mandatory white paper 20 days before publication and omitting required disclosures in marketing materials.
War & geopolitics · 25 headlines
Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal - Reuters
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Oil Gains as the US Signals No Rush to End Conflict With Iran - Bloomberg.com
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Brent oil rises to $91 as Iran rules out interim deal extension, threatens to escalate conflict
The U.S.-Iran deal was supposed to open the Strait of Hormuz while they negotiated a final deal on Tehran's nuclear program within 60 days.
Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week - AP News
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Russia Is Already Waging Hybrid War in Europe, Latvia Says - Bloomberg.com
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Russia Is Already Waging Hybrid War in Europe, Latvia Says - Bloomberg
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Russia Sentences Politician to 11 Years for Opposing Putin’s War - Bloomberg.com
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Russia Sentences Politician to 11 Years for Opposing Putin’s War - Bloomberg
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Ghana and Russia Seek to End Illegal Recruitment of Mercenaries - Bloomberg.com
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Ghana and Russia Seek to End Illegal Recruitment of Mercenaries - Bloomberg
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Oil prices rise as Iran rules out interim deal extension, threatens to escalate conflict
The U.S.-Iran deal was supposed to open the Strait of Hormuz while they negotiated a final deal on Tehran's nuclear program within 60 days.
Iran works to finalize Strait of Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other Middle East news - AP News
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Russia targets Danube port after one of Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks of the war
Russia struck port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging a Togo-flagged civilian vessel near Izmail after Kyiv launched a major drone attack on…
Binance handed user data to Russia that led to a Ukrainian donor's arrest
Binance says it cooperates with lawful requests, despite exiting the Russian market in 2023 to improve its compliance strategy.
Live updates: Bitcoin flat near $63,500; lapsing US-Iran ceasefire revives the oil threat
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt as the 60-day truce lapses with no deal, reviving the oil-price risk that has capped crypto all…
The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here’s where things stand - AP News
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Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to a halt ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz sank to a new low as a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire on Monday with no deal in sight.
After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America - apnews.com
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After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America - AP News
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EXCLUSIVE: Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show - reuters.com
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EXCLUSIVE: Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show - Reuters
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Japanese automakers vulnerable to one-two punch of Iran war, yen rally
Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer - AP News
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Ossoff: ‘Something uniquely despicable about lying a nation into war’ - The Hill
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Oil settles up over $2 as Iran war stalemate stokes supply concerns - Reuters
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Trump policy · 122 headlines
Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park - apnews.com
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Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support - Reuters
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Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support - reuters.com
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Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures - reuters.com
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Trump voted by mail in Florida primary election: Report - The Hill
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Trump voted by mail in Florida primary election: Report - thehill.com
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Trump’s South Korea move rattles foreign policy world - The Hill
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Trump’s South Korea move rattles foreign policy world - thehill.com
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Trump explains reduced joint drills with South Korea - The Hill
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Trump explains reduced joint drills with South Korea - thehill.com
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Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says siblings cannot sell family’s stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner
Jeanie Buss's lawyer says she has not agreed to sell the team and that any vote suggesting the Buss family is selling "would be and is void."
Trump administration unlawfully appointed Nevada's top federal prosecutor, court rules - Reuters
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Trump rips allies Oman, South Korea amid escalating tensions with Iran - The Hill
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Trump rips allies Oman, South Korea amid escalating tensions with Iran - thehill.com
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Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss opposes sale of family's stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner
Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his big July 4 celebration - apnews.com
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US judge blocks Trump administration's plan to scrap FBI headquarters move to Maryland - Reuters
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US judge blocks Trump administration's plan to scrap FBI headquarters move to Maryland - reuters.com
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US, Canada try to bridge gaps over potential autos tariff cuts, sources say - Reuters
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US, Canada try to bridge gaps over potential autos tariff cuts, sources say - reuters.com
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Teen lifeguard and boy he rescued are honored at White House after Trump saw dramatic viral video - apnews.com
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Teen lifeguard and boy he rescued are honored at White House after Trump saw dramatic viral video - AP News
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OCC approves Trump family crypto company for trust charter
The US financial regulator gave conditional approval for World Liberty Financial’s charter bid as ten Democrats signed onto a bill to “prevent corruption in…
Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies - reuters.com
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More than Trump’s ‘human binkie’ - Politico
More than Trump’s ‘human binkie’ Politico
More than Trump’s ‘human binkie’ - politico.com
More than Trump’s ‘human binkie’ politico.com
Trump’s approval drops 2 points in 2 weeks: Reuters/Ipsos poll - The Hill
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Trump’s approval drops 2 points in 2 weeks: Reuters/Ipsos poll - thehill.com
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Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park - AP News
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Progressives to combat Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ at PanAmerican Congress - The Hill
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A new set of Trump tariffs for Canada could take effect Wednesday. Here’s what’s at stake.
New 50% import taxes could hit liquor, hockey gear and wood products like particle board.
Trump administration unlawfully appointed Nevada's top federal prosecutor, court rules - reuters.com
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Trump says Iran won't make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman - Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - reuters.com
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Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal, and other Middle East news - apnews.com
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Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal, and other Middle East news - The Hill
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Kushner, Netanyahu Agree Hamas to Disarm Before IDF Leaves Gaza - Bloomberg.com
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Kushner, Netanyahu Agree Hamas to Disarm Before IDF Leaves Gaza - Bloomberg
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Trump explains his war exercises decision with South Korea - The Hill
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Trump explains his war exercises decision with South Korea - thehill.com
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Trump won't extend Iran ceasefire, threatens to 'bomb' Oman if it 'gets in the way'
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz sank to a new low as a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire on Monday with no deal in sight.
US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case - Reuters
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Democratic senator: Trump’s praise of North Korea is ‘delusional’ - The Hill
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Democratic senator: Trump’s praise of North Korea is ‘delusional’ - thehill.com
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Trump: Released missionary hostage coming home to US - The Hill
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
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Trump votes by mail again in his home state of Florida - Politico
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Trump votes by mail again in his home state of Florida - politico.com
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Trump says people opposed to ballroom are disloyal to country - The Hill
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Trump says people opposed to ballroom are disloyal to country - thehill.com
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Trump administration pauses contentious border construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park - AP News
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Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures - Reuters
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White House fires back at ‘theater kid’ Ossoff - The Hill
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White House fires back at ‘theater kid’ Ossoff - thehill.com
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Watch: Trump meets with teen lifeguard at White House - The Hill
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Watch: Trump meets with teen lifeguard at White House - thehill.com
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Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his big July 4 celebration - AP News
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Bacon concerned about Trump not being ‘aware’ of missile shortage - The Hill
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Bacon concerned about Trump not being ‘aware’ of missile shortage - thehill.com
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Drugmakers uninterested in Trump’s order to split up MMR vaccine - The Hill
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Drugmakers uninterested in Trump’s order to split up MMR vaccine - thehill.com
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Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal, and other Middle East news - AP News
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Kushner in Israel, trying to get Gaza peace plan back on track - The Hill
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Trump’s South Korea drawdown gets rough reception - The Hill
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Bitcoin hits $64K as gold gains while oil shakes off Trump Oman threat
Bitcoin price strength saw BTC/USD pass $64,000 on 2% daily gains as gold pushed higher while US stocks wobbled on fresh US-Iran rhetoric.
Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows - apnews.com
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Blanche: Congress has already approved White House ballroom project - The Hill
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Blanche: Congress has already approved White House ballroom project - thehill.com
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South Korea hoping for talks after Trump reduces joint military exercises - The Hill
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Retired colonel knocks Trump order to cut back on ‘critical’ joint exercises with South Korea - The Hill
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Retired colonel knocks Trump order to cut back on ‘critical’ joint exercises with South Korea - thehill.com
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Trump’s latest birthright citizenship order is also unconstitutional - The Hill
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Trump says Iran should surrender, threatens to bomb Oman - Reuters
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Europeans are sour on Trump, but they increasingly back his immigration policy - The Hill
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Europeans are sour on Trump, but they increasingly back his immigration policy - thehill.com
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Trump says Iran won't make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman - reuters.com
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Blanche: Trump administration may seek Supreme Court intervention in state voter rolls fight - The Hill
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British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official - apnews.com
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Supreme Court again rejects Trump bid to overturn E. Jean Carroll verdict
A spokesperson for Trump's legal team slammed Carroll's case as a witch hunt and a hoax.
Trump rips Fox News anchor Shannon Bream: ‘Beyond redemption’ - The Hill
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Trump rips Fox News anchor Shannon Bream: ‘Beyond redemption’ - thehill.com
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Trump threatens to ‘bomb the s‑‑‑ out of Oman’ over Iran deal - The Hill
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Trump threatens to ‘bomb the s‑‑‑ out of Oman’ over Iran deal - thehill.com
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Trump’s overhaul of student loans looks messy - Politico
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Trump’s overhaul of student loans looks messy - politico.com
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US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case - reuters.com
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Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case - AP News
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Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case - apnews.com
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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s longshot effort to overturn E. Jean Carroll verdict - The Hill
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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s long-shot effort to overturn E. Jean Carroll verdict - The Hill
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Have we reached the end of the Trump era? - The Hill
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Have we reached the end of the Trump era? - thehill.com
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23 percent of Republicans say they’re worse off since second Trump term began: Survey - The Hill
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Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows - AP News
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British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official - AP News
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Mark Kelly: Trump decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea ‘shortsighted and a mistake’ - The Hill
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South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills - apnews.com
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Kushner’s meeting with Netanyahu on Gaza stretches past 3 hours after talking with Hamas - AP News
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Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on Strait of Hormuz deal and other Middle East news - AP News
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Trump: Vandals to blame for damaged grass at July 4 celebration site - The Hill
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Trump threatens to 'bomb' Oman if it 'gets in the way' as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz sank to a new low as a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire on Monday with no deal in sight.
US-Iran Peace Prospects Dim With Trump in No Hurry for a Deal - Bloomberg.com
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South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills - AP News
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Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies - Reuters
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Trump orders scaleback of military exercises with South Korea - AP News
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Trump orders scaleback of military exercises with South Korea - apnews.com
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Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff told Reuters the drills started on Monday as scheduled.
Kushner has hourslong meeting with Netanyahu on Gaza a day after talking with Hamas - AP News
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Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting - Reuters
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Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting - reuters.com
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Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan - Reuters
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Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan - reuters.com
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Trump seeks cuts to US-South Korea drills, reviving earlier objections - Reuters
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Trump seeks cuts to US-South Korea drills, reviving earlier objections - reuters.com
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Navy considers major aircraft carrier revamp to better suit Trump’s aesthetic - The Hill
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Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the same spot where he held his big July 4 celebration - AP News
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Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the same spot where he held his big July 4 celebration - apnews.com
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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea - apnews.com
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Blanche says he supports Pirro, despite Trump’s frustration over Reflecting Pool - The Hill
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Blanche says he supports Pirro despite Trump’s frustration over Reflecting Pool - The Hill
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Blanche says he supports Pirro despite Trump’s frustration over Reflecting Pool - thehill.com
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BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit - apnews.com
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Crypto · 165 headlines
'Absolutely crazy': Here's what South Korean stock investors are doing in U.S. markets
South Korean stock investors have made 'absolutely crazy' bets as they flee their home market, while global investors pile in.
Looking for under-the-radar stocks? Cramer gives his take on 5 unfamiliar names
CNBC's Jim Cramer took a fresh look at five stocks viewers asked about, including ExlService, MakeMyTrip, Establishment Labs, NVE and Ubiquiti.
To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Money or power? The key to winning the AI race
The U.S. can outspend China in financing artificial intelligence development, but is that the only factor that matters?
L3Harris ousts CEO Chris Kubasik over unspecified 'conduct,' stock drops 4%
Chris Kubasik was ousted as Lockheed Martin's incoming CEO in 2012 after what that company called a "close personal relationship with a subordinate employee."
Why this popular Treasury bond ETF is trading at its lowest since 2004
One of the most heavily-traded ETFs tracking performance in the U.S. Treasury market has just fallen to its lowest level in over 20 years.
Why this popular Treasury-bond ETF is trading at its lowest since 2004
One of the most heavily-traded ETFs tracking performance in the U.S. Treasury market has just fallen to its lowest level in over 20 years.
Georgia man charged in US with running $165 mln crypto Ponzi scheme - Reuters
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Georgia man charged in US with running $165 mln crypto Ponzi scheme - reuters.com
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Florida Governor Primary Election Live Results 2026 - AP News
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Jim Cramer says it’s not too late to own any one of these 4 soaring memory stocks
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the AI boom has transformed the historically cyclical memory industry, as demand and greater supply discipline support stronger profits.
Kraken parent Payward joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing for AI security push
Payward will use Anthropic’s cybersecurity model to hunt vulnerabilities and share open-source findings.
DOJ probes College of William & Mary alleging discrimination in favor of minorities - Reuters
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Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets - AP News
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Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes the country’s worst with over 2,300 dead - AP News
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US to announce steps to help refiners produce more fuel, energy chief Wright says - Reuters
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US-Canada Trade Talks Are Bogged Down by Auto Sector Tariffs - Bloomberg.com
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There’s a 49% chance the Dow will finish this year up double digits. Here’s why.
We’ve seen three years in a row of double-digit gains. Will there be a fourth?
The number of ‘negative-beta’ stocks in the S&P 500 just hit a new record high. What that means for investors.
Here’s another factoid that should get the AI bears excited: Stocks in the S&P 500 are increasingly trading in opposite directions on a given day. That means…
Canada braces for 50% US tariffs, with negotiators still far apart - reuters.com
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Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
Micron, Sandisk and other chip stocks climb as investors get more confident about AI spending
AI companies are seeing improved financial performance, according to reports, and memory-chip companies may be able to better fend off Chinese competition with…
Anthropic tells investors annualized revenue run rate climbed to $65 billion in July
Anthropic's revenue run rate is up about sevenfold from a year earlier.
Defense contractor L3Harris ousts CEO Chris Kubasik over unspecified 'conduct,' stock drops 4%
Chris Kubasik was ousted as Lockheed Martin's incoming CEO in 2012 after what that company called "close personal relationship with a subordinate employee."
LIV Golf to end season early and cancel the Michigan team event - AP News
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The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists - AP News
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Hochul agrees to debate Blakeman on NY1 - Politico
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Hochul agrees to debate Blakeman on NY1 - politico.com
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Sanders proposes bill to stop Social Security benefit garnishment for unpaid student loans
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, announced a new proposal on Monday to protect federal student loan borrowers from having their Social Security checks garnished.
Appeals court upholds Sigal Chattah’s disqualification as US attorney in Nevada - thehill.com
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Goldman says AI productivity gains are not here yet. But these stocks will benefit most when they begin
The investment bank compared companies' labor intensity and artificial intelligence sensitivity to see where AI implementation gains will make an impact.
Mom and sister testify about Lindsay Clancy's declining mental state before she killed her children - AP News
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Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.
Why it pays to stay invested: No amount of bad news could stop the stock market’s strongest run in more than 25 years
Bull markets climb a wall of worry, as the old saying goes. The past six years have tested just how high that wall can get.
U.S. kindergarten vaccine coverage falls, CDC says
The recent rise in measles cases coincides with a steady decline in childhood MMR vaccination rates since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This small-cap ETF just hit a fresh high and its members have lots of cash. Wall Street likes these stocks
Some small-cap stocks offer a potent combination of dividends, healthy free cash flows. Wall Street sees more upside ahead.
Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day - AP News
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Marathon US-Israel meeting produces optimism but no firm commitment to American plan for Gaza - AP News
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SpaceX’s stock is rising, and that’s a good sign for Nvidia and Google
Some big names saw sizable paper gains on their SpaceX stakes when the stock went public, but trading has been volatile since then.
Rodri says it’s ‘a dream to play for Barcelona’ as he arrives to seal transfer from Man City - AP News
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Saylor says share buyback isn’t priority as Strategy builds $4.8 billion cash reserve
Strategy is prioritizing STRC, cash reserves, and its credit business over stock buybacks, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said Monday.
Disney's new parks boss outlines investment strategy, with superfans at the fore
Disney Experiences chief Thomas Mazloum is focused on balancing the needs of its most ardent parkgoers with its less frequent visitors.
A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons - AP News
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Binance to plan UK relaunch with FCA license application: Report
Binance’s UK arm has been barred from offering regulated activities in the country since June 2021, but the company will reportedly move to secure licensing…
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
MLB approves sale of San Diego Padres to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones - AP News
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Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of studios
The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films.
Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of Berkshire studios
The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films.
Two memory stocks are reasserting themselves as leaders by clearing key levels, says Katie Stockton
The founder of Fairlead Strategies breaks down the technicals on these memory chipmakers.
Here’s how Amazon’s stock could nearly double by the end of next year, according to Morgan Stanley
Amazon is very far from its goal of achieving $1 trillion in cloud revenue, but it could deliver handsome returns for investors as it pursues that target, an…
Florida trial starts in the ambush killing of a Microsoft manager. A tire ‘blew the case open’ - AP News
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: EyePoint, Intuitive Machines, Workday, JetBlue & more
These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves midday.
Retail earnings and oil: What NYSE insider Jay Woods is watching this week
NYSE insider Jay Woods is monitoring retail stocks into their earnings reports this week.
Refiner stocks are on a nearly unprecedented run. History says it could end soon
Refining is a great business, but if you've had the good fortune ride this trade this year, it's likely time to take profits.
Helicopter crash on popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos kills 3 - AP News
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BitMart founder dismisses calls for audit as users report blocked funds, unpaid employees
Sheldon Lee said a Chinese-language X account making the claims was hacked. Users want wallets, assets and liabilities disclosed.
Investor dubbed the ‘AI stock god’ had 56% of his hedge fund invested in these two stocks before the July blow-up
At the end of the first half of 2026, on the cusp of a major correction in the sector, more than three quarters of the Situational Awareness fund was betting…
US Treasury moves forward with rules on GENIUS Act after July deadline
The stablecoin bill signed into law last year is scheduled to go into effect in January 2027, potentially without finalized regulations from US government…
Prediction market traders see roughly 1-in-4 odds Paramount’s bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery fails
The odds are higher than they were before 12 states sued to block the merger, but lower than after Paramount delayed the acquisition in late July.
Stanley Druckenmiller loaded up on Amazon and chip stocks before July rout
Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office dramatically increased its Amazon stake in the second quarter, while leaning further into semiconductors.
Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply despite $8.4B in unrealized losses
Tom Lee’s Ethereum treasury company keeps buying the second-biggest crypto through the downturn, while more than 5 million staked ETH is projected to generate…
Chart analyst says it's time to hedge. The typical midterm election year turbulence starts this week
The stock market rally has been nothing short of impressive, but investors shouldn't get complacent.
Apple’s stock could rise 30% if it strikes an Nvidia deal for AI, this analyst says
A Rothschild analyst suggests Apple could improve upon its ‘subpar’ AI efforts by deploying Nvidia’s open-source models.
Bonnie Tyler is remembered as worldwide star at her Welsh funeral - AP News
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Compound bets $52 million, new leadership team in switch to institutional focus
The protocol pioneered decentralized finance lending, but assets locked have tumbled from a peak five years ago. Now it's looking to attract institutions after…
'Y'all Street' is booming. Wells Fargo says this regional bank stands to benefit
Wells Fargo notes that with Y'all Street booming, one bank is in strong position to profit.
Micron, Sandisk and other chip stocks climb as investors are more confident about AI spending
AI companies are seeing improved financial performance, according to reports, and memory-chip companies may be able to better fend off Chinese competition with…
Nvidia backing $105 billion in financing for OpenAI data center in Ohio
Technology giants are shelling out billions to scale capacity to meet massive data center demand.
Credit card issuer Synchrony partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT shopping
Maran Nalluswami, Synchrony's chief strategy officer, told CNBC it will probably take six to 12 months to get payments fully integrated into ChatGPT.
This little-known cancer screening stock is about to get a big boost, Jefferies says
The investment firm initiated coverage of the disease-detection name at a buy.
Most investors are making the same costly mistake — and it has nothing to do with picking the wrong stocks
Studies showing younger investors believe gambling is a reasonable path to wealth creation, and not all that different from investing, “concerns me deeply,”…
Prediction markets see a divided government after midterm elections. Here’s how you should trade, Citi says.
The odds on Polymarket of a sweep by the Democratic Party in November have risen to 48%, and Citigroup sees a potential rally in bonds.
Canada braces for 50% US tariffs, with negotiators still far apart - Reuters
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U.S. Treasury Department proposes GENIUS Act stablecoin rule
The Treasury proposal would establish some of the core definitions and jurisdictions in the law Congress completed last year.
Stanley Druckenmiller ditched these chip plays before the selloff. Here’s how he’s playing the tech sector now.
The closely followed investor has beefed up some technology holdings in the second quarter.
The two 'HALO' stocks that haven't left Josh Brown's list since being added earlier this year
Keep an eye on these two beverage stocks, says Josh Brown.
Nvidia backs financing for OpenAI data center in Ohio
Technology giants are shelling out billions to scale capacity to meet massive data center demand.
Bitcoin ETFs See Largest Outflow in Six Weeks as Token Stagnates - Bloomberg
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Tom Lee's Bitmine now owns 4.8% of Ethereum supply after latest ETH purchase
The crypto treasury company bought another 9,926 ETH last week, extending a buying streak that began in June 2025.
How a bug in Coldcard’s code went unnoticed for years, leading to $100 million in hacked funds
Crypto’s favorite maxim, “don’t trust, verify” wasn’t followed in the case of Coldcard’s code.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Panettiere's role in "Heroes" propelled her to fame in 2006. The series revolved around the mantra "Save the cheerleader, save the world."
The stock market is driving the economy in one major way
The wealth effect of higher equity prices has enabled U.S. consumers to continue spending even when changes in disposable income suggested recessions might be…
Getting diagnosed with dementia isn’t the end. It’s a time to take financial action.
Careful planning in the early stages of memory loss can prevent financial and estate-planning headaches later.
S&P 500 to 9,000? Why Evercore ISI thinks it’s possible
Julian Emanuel doesn’t think the stock market’s run will end anytime soon.
This digital gatekeeper's rally will continue, Wells Fargo says
Okta should see its shares advance further as the access management platform captures increased demand for identity-related services, the bank says.
What happened with the USS Abraham Lincoln? - thehill.com
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The Mediterranean diet is the best one out there. Here’s why Americans struggle with it.
It’s not just about eating well. It’s about cooking at home and sharing those meals with friends and family.
Strategy raises $334M through stock sales but buys no Bitcoin
Proceeds funded STRC dividends and repurchases, while $149.1 million was added to Strategy’s US dollar reserve, which reached $4.8 billion.
OpenAI's Brockman brushes off concerns about leadership changes in CNBC exclusive
Viral vodka brand set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner
Au Vodka co-owner Charlie Morgan earned infamy in 2013 after being kicked by the Chelsea footballer.
Viral vodka brand Au set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner
The distinctive gold Au bottles have become a staple of poolside parties in Ibiza and Dubai.
Veteran strategist Jeff Currie turns bullish on gold. Here’s why
Recent volatility is likely to continue but "the spike is higher and the low is higher," Currie told CNBC on Monday.
Monday, August 17, 2026: Jim Cramer discusses his next moves for the Investing Club
'Don't get too comfortable': Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ hits 2026 low — here's why it's unlikely to last
A falling VIX points to growing investor complacency ahead of a traditionally turbulent time for markets, strategists warn.
No change in bitcoin holdings as Strategy boosted dollar reserve, bought back more STRC last week
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised $333.7 million via the sale of common stock.
Ethereum’s next big upgrade has 66 proposals, including a major privacy fix
Developers are narrowing the list for the Hegotá upgrade, including a package to change how wallets approve and pay for transactions, giving developers of…
Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California
Less than two weeks after a loss in New Mexico, Meta faces a much bigger legal test in a case being co-led by California's attorney general.
The SoFi rebound has only just begun, says Piper Sandler
The investment firm initiated coverage of fintech company with an overweight rating.
Swansea Au Vodka reportedly in talks over £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner
Au Vodka co-owner Charlie Morgan earned infamy in 2013 after being kicked by the Chelsea footballer.
Bitcoin options remain expensive despite summer calm. Here's why it matters
Bitcoin’s implied volatility is near a seasonal floor, but options continue to price substantially more movement than the market is delivering.
BTC price loses 200-week trend line as 2022 repeats: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin confirmed a weekly candle close below its 200-week moving average, copying the 2022 bear-market as traders warn of further BTC price downside next.
Binance gave Russian authorities client data used in terrorism financing case: Report
Reuters reported that Binance supplied transaction records and identity documents later used in a terrorism-financing case against Yuri Belenkiy.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Alibaba, Intel, Sandisk & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.
Bitcoin's biggest holders, Strategy and Metaplanet, are betting on math, not price
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 17, 2026
Alibaba answers Meta’s AI challenge with new laptop-ready model
Alibaba launched a laptop-ready AI model and released the weights of its most powerful Qwen model, escalating its rivalry with Meta in open-weight AI.
Apple can get a big boost from a foldable iPhone, says Rothschild
Investors should scoop up Apple shares as the tech giant’s potential foldable phone isn’t fully appreciated, according to Rothschild & Co.
Vista Energy up 5% after billionaire Peter Thiel buys stake in the Argentine shale oil producer
Peter Thiel’s hedge fund disclosed a $76 million stake in Argentine oil producer Vista Energy, sending its shares higher in premarket trading.
Blanche steps into post-confirmation spotlight - The Hill
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Blanche steps into post-confirmation spotlight - thehill.com
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What will TV look like in three years? Media insiders share their predictions
CNBC asked media insiders what they think the TV market — from pay TV subscribers to sports ratings — will look like in three years.
Here’s How ChatGPT Would Fight Today’s Trade Wars - Bloomberg.com
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Here’s How ChatGPT Would Fight Today’s Trade Wars - Bloomberg
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The AI productivity payoff is coming. Here are 20 stocks primed to capture the gains as adoption spreads.
So far investors have been focused on artificial-intelligence infrastructure plays rather than productivity beneficiaries, says Goldman Sachs.
Santoli: Earnings bonanza that lifted market to record may not be all that it appears to be
The S&P 500 is up more than 6% in 12 trading days to record levels.
‘I’m running out of time’: I sold my $300,000 rental property at a $75,000 loss. Should I buy another one to avoid taxes?
“My CPA hasn’t gotten back to me.”
Kelly starts the countdown - Politico
Kelly starts the countdown Politico
Kelly starts the countdown - politico.com
Kelly starts the countdown politico.com
AL wild-card race looks like a mess. It could be lots of fun - AP News
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That $100 Tank of Gas Is a Problem for the GOP - Bloomberg.com
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That $100 Tank of Gas Is a Problem for the GOP - Bloomberg
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Bitcoin tracks equity bounce, but $390 million ETF outflow week keeps bulls on back foot
The price of bitcoin tracked a bounce in equities, but a $390 million ETF outflow streak and 10% odds on landmark crypto legislation leave markets searching…
‘This is probably my last year in football,’ says Cristiano Ronaldo - AP News
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Search for Indonesia earthquake victims underway on Independence Day
Residents of villages in eastern Indonesia hit by a deadly earthquake that killed at least 54 people were awaiting aid on Monday.
More than 180,000 without power in Hawaii, 100 homes damaged as Lala weakens to tropical storm
Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
Bitpanda fined in Austria’s first published MiCA penalty
The FMA said Bitpanda breached MiCA rules on crypto white papers and marketing communications, with the decision now final.
Investor dubbed ‘AI stock god’ had 56% of his funds in these two stocks before it blew up
At the end of the first half of 2026, on the cusp of a major correction in the sector, more than three quarters of the Situational Awareness fund was betting…
My son does not work, yet he pays $500 for ACA health insurance. How is that fair?
“I see people who have a lot of money but little or no taxable income who still qualify for subsidies on their health insurance.”
My son does not work, yet pays $500 for Affordable Care Act health insurance. Is that fair?
“I see people who have a lot of money but little or no taxable income who still qualify for ACA Marketplace subsidies.”
Marathon US-Israel meeting produces optimism but no firm commitment to American plan for Gaza - apnews.com
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Neighbors in rural Texas county are not happy about Elon Musk’s plan to erect world’s largest building
The latest project of trillionaire Elon Musk is a semiconductor factory the size of 1,000 Costco stores, and local residents are concerned about the impact.
LNG Tankers Appear to Transfer Fuel as Hormuz Tensions Persist - Bloomberg
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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz sells home in Hawaii for $36 million after moving to Florida
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has sold his longtime Hawaii sanctuary for the staggering price of $36 million—just months after he bought a $44 million…
AI slop is swamping a House office that drafts US laws - Politico
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Live updates: Bitcoin flat near $63,500, but the flows have quietly turned
US spot ETFs took in more than 14,000 BTC in five days and Q3 flows have flipped positive, ARP Digital's Yusuf Fakhro says, fresh demand landing in the…
Live updates: Bitcoin remains trapped in tight range as big AI compute deals continue to roll in
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt as the 60-day truce lapses with no deal, reviving the oil-price risk that has capped crypto all…
Live updates: Bitcoin rises ab as big AI compute deals continue to roll in
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt as the 60-day truce lapses with no deal, reviving the oil-price risk that has capped crypto all…
Live updates: Bitcoin rises above $64,000 as big AI compute deals continue to roll in
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt as the 60-day truce lapses with no deal, reviving the oil-price risk that has capped crypto all…
Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era - AP News
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BitMart account demands founder explain funds status, Xia calls claims ‘fabricated’
BitMart’s Chinese-language X account demanded an Aug. 19 repayment plan, while Sheldon Xia called its claims of blocked withdrawals and non-payment of salaries…
Lebanon Flare-Up and Gaza Strikes Dent Mideast Peace Prospects - Bloomberg
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Lebanon Flare-Up and Gaza Strikes Dent Mideast Peace Prospects - Bloomberg.com
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China's economy slows further in July as retail sales barely grow, investment slump steepens
The data is reinforcing concerns about the health of the world's second-largest economy, which has grappled with a deepening supply-demand imbalance.
Ferrari Luce: Polarizing EV becomes a $40 million collector’s item
The auction of the Luce comes nearly three months after Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, which was priced at 550,000 euros (roughly $640,000).
Ferrari Luce: Polarizing EV debut becomes a $40 million collector’s item
The auction of the Luce comes nearly two months after Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, which was priced at 550,000 euros (roughly $640,000).
Greenlane’s $70M BERA treasury ends Q2 valued at $16M
Greenlane recorded a $19.1 million noncash valuation loss as BERA’s price fell nearly 76% year to date.
The bitcoin futures market has a 'crowded club, tiny exit' problem – and it could cause pain
The market may be facing a dangerous liquidity mismatch as futures open interest outpaces trading volume by a significant margin.
The bitcoin futures market looks like a crowded club with a tiny exit – and it could cause pain
The market may be facing a dangerous liquidity mismatch as futures open interest outpaces trading volume by a significant margin.
Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs See Largest Outflow in Six Weeks as Token Stagnates - bloomberg.com
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Bitcoin ETFs See Largest Outflow in Six Weeks as Token Stagnates - Bloomberg.com
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Oil Swings With Lebanon Tensions and Hormuz Risks in Focus - Bloomberg.com
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Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
Sainsbury's pauses AI cameras after shopper ousted
Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.
Sainsbury's pauses AI cameras as shopper ejected
Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.
Sainsbury's branch halts AI use as shopper ejected
Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.
XRP traders bet on a rebound as price slips to $1 and bearish chatter surges
Futures open interest climbed to $2.78 billion and traders on Binance and OKX leaned heavily long, even as social sentiment hit a three-month low.
Stock futures mixed after S&P 500 posts three-week win streak: Live updates
The stock market remains near all-time highs.
Bitcoin tops $64,000 in Asia morning hours as HYPE jumps 8% on the week
Every major gained on Sunday, though bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana are all lower over seven days.
Bitcoin nears $64,000 in Asia morning hours as HYPE jumps 8% on the week
Every major gained on Sunday, though bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana are all lower over seven days.
States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children - AP News
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Chainalysis sues US over $95M ICE contract with TRM Labs
The sealed complaint leaves Chainalysis’ specific objections and requested remedy undisclosed as briefing continues.
Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.
Von Miller is set to join his hometown Dallas Cowboys after agreeing to 1-year deal - AP News
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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.
Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations
On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%.
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