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Bitcoin climbs above $64,000 while most majors slip
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2026 04:32
Miners have cut their computing power by a fifth over three quarters to make room for AI, and Venice's token jumped 10% after the company said it crossed $100 million in annualised revenue.
EU Empowers Regulators to Block Third-Country Crypto Platforms
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 04:30
The 21st package of European Union sanctions against Russia, passed on July 23, apart from tightening the screws on the Russian ruble stablecoin network and the institutions enabling it, also introduces the possibility o...
Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind faces US charges after Fiji deportation
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2026 03:21
Prosecutors allege Edward Zimbardi collected crypto from thousands of investors, lost over $34 million on currency trades and spent at least $10 million personally.
Chinas 5,500 Robot Shipments Put US AI Hardware Rivals on Notice
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 01:30
Unitrees 5,500-plus humanoid robot deliveries highlight Chinas scale in humanoid robot manufacturing. Devere Group CEO Nigel Green says those exports offer investors an alternative to heavily financed U.S. artificial int...
The Web of Hidden Deals That Snared the Dodgers Owner in a Federal Probe
Wall Street Journal - 18 Aug 2026 01:00Bond Yields Jump and Stocks Slip as Iran Stalemate Unsettles Investors
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2026 14:25
The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond rose to its highest level in nearly 20 years.
Ship Exiting the Strait of Hormuz Is Attacked
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2026 14:12
At least 17 commercial sailors have been killed in and around Iranian and Omani waters since March. Six months into the conflict, the vital waterway remains exceptionally dangerous.
An A.I. Tax Boom Could Curtail Americas Debt. But Not Solve It.
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2026 14:09
The consequences of A.I. for the budget will largely hinge on whether - and to what extent - the technology reshapes the labor market.
Gulf Oil Giants Push to Expand Overseas Stockpiles as Iran War Drags On
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2026 14:03
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seeking larger oil reserves in Japan and South Korea as regional conflict threatens supply routes.
Jimmy Kimmel infuriated Trump. Now Disney is suing the FCC over what it calls a retaliatory campaign.
Market Watch - 18 Aug 2026 13:49Tech Stocks Slide as Global Bond Rout Deepens
Wall Street Journal - 18 Aug 2026 13:49Whitechain Relaunches as W Groups Distribution-First Ethereum Layer 2
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 10:00
Whitechain blockchain platform is relaunching as an distribution-first Ethereum Layer 2 designed to address one of the biggest challenges facing Web3 projects: reaching and acquiring users. Whitechain is part of W Group,...
How Airbnb reinvented its HR department
Fast Company - 18 Aug 2026 05:00
What Airbnbs Mark Levy teaches leaders about engaging employees and preserving culture during rapid growth. Dont mess up the culture as we scale! Thats the family-friendly version of what one of the founders of Airbnb to...
Singapore Dollar Consolidates; Rising Oil Prices Pose Risk
Wall Street Journal - 18 Aug 2026 02:51
The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart, but may be weighed by rising oil prices.
BHP Annual Profit Rises on Record Copper Prices
Wall Street Journal - 18 Aug 2026 02:09McDonald's, Whirlpool CEOs flag the same concern on the economy
The Street - 18 Aug 2026 01:03
McDonald's, Kraft Heinz, and Whirlpool CEOs warn lower-income consumers are running out of money as credit card debt and savings signal household stress.
Gold Gains as Easing Fed Hike Expectations Pressure Dollar
Wall Street Journal - 18 Aug 2026 01:03
Gold rose in early Asian trade. Easing expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes were likely placing downward pressure on the dollar, ANZ said.
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat a Cause of Narcolepsy
Time - 18 Aug 2026 23:58
The drug is the first to address one of the root causes of the sleeping disorder.
Are free VPNs safe, and should you pay for one?
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2026 23:55McDonald's puts a gas discount deal on its loyalty menu
The Street - 18 Aug 2026 23:48
McDonald's loyalty members redeem 1,500 points for 50 cents off a gallon at participating Shell stations through September 12. Here's the catch.
McDonald's partners with a gas discount deal
The Street - 18 Aug 2026 23:48
McDonald's loyalty members redeem 1,500 points for 50 cents off a gallon at participating Shell stations through September 12. Here's the catch.