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Gold holds ground as markets brace for US CPI data
Gold holds ground as markets brace for US CPI data
Blockstream refuses ransom demand after recovering 85% of stolen BTC from Liquid Network exploit
Blockstream's refusal to pay ransom sets a precedent against rewarding cybercriminals, potentially deterring future exploit attempts in the industry. Blockstream refuses ransom demand after recovering 85% of stolen BTC from Liquid Network exploit.
Why Oracle Stock Is So Much More Than an OpenAI Proxy
For months, investors have treated Oracle shares as a way to play the ChatGPT developer's looming listing.
ORCL -4.64% Liquid Network Restarts Block Production After $320M Bitcoin Exploit
Liquid Network restarted block production after patching its nodes, but it continues to halt transactions and Bitcoin peg operations. Hackers returned 3,400 BTC, but they still hold 598.5 BTC outside the federation wallet.
Blockstream Says It Will Not Pay a Ransom for the Bitcoin Still Missing From Liquid
The company called the withheld coins theft rather than white-hat work as Liquid restarted block production with peg operations still frozen.
Bitcoin Bounces as Global Bond Yields Ease Slightly
Bond prices across the world have been scaring investors given the huge rise in yields. The US 10 year yield almost hit 5% on Thursday before coming back slightly.
Researchers Cut the Estimated Quantum Cost of a Key Step in Attacking Bitcoin and Ethereum by More Than Half
A crowdsourced challenge of more than 100 researchers and AI agents drove a quantum benchmark down 86% in two months, well below Google's March figure.
Dogecoin Fund Falls Short of Scale as Bitwise Retires BWOW
Bitwise is preparing to retire its Dogecoin exchange-traded product BWOW less than 11 months after its debut, offering an early example of how quickly the expanding crypto fund market can separate viable products from those that fail to reach scale.
Ethereum Breakout Looms As 116,000 Tokens Leave Exchanges, Tightening Supply
Ether traded largely flat on Friday, with the second-largest crypto by market cap showing limited movement despite gaining nearly 3% over the past week.
Oil prices fall sharply after double-digit weekly gains above $100
Oil prices pulled back on Friday, but Brent crude futures hovered above the $100 mark. The decline snapped multi-day winning streaks for both Brent and WTI crude oil futures.
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JP Morgan tips IWG for 46% upside in "the real space race"
JP Morgan has initiated coverage of IWG PLC (LSE:IWG), the world's largest flexible workspace provider, with an overweight rating and a December 2027 price target of 260p, implying 46% upside. The US bank argues flexible working has moved decisively into the mainstream, citing Savills data showing the proportion of flexible office space let to corporates has jumped from 13% in 2020 to 47% in 2025.
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Amazon: Anthropic's IPO Can Be A Game Changer
Amazon (AMZN) is rated Buy, with growth and valuation increasingly tied to AI-driven AWS and data center capex. AWS is projected to drive over 70% of AMZN's EBITDA by 2030, but long-term returns hinge on AI-as-a-service monetization. Key risks include potential oversupply, declining ROIC, and uncertainty around OpenAI and Anthropic's ability to pay for compute.
AMZN -1.87% 
$250,000 in These 3 High-Income ETFs Could Pay You ~$2,800 a Month
Options-income ETFs now offer monthly payouts that dwarf what traditional dividend stocks provide, but before you move a dollar, there are tax mechanics and capital preservation risks that most income investors completely overlook.
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Hubbell: The Grid's Small Components Can Deliver Large Returns
Hubbell offers exposure to U.S. electric grid expansion, benefiting from broad utility and industrial demand for essential components. Recent acquisitions (DMC Power, NSI Industries) enhance HUBB's cross-selling potential and product reach, though integration risks and organic growth remain key to value creation. Despite strong revenue and EPS growth, margin pressure from inflation, tariffs, and integration costs highlights the need for improved profitability and cash conversion.
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Crypto institutions are chasing a 3% return on Bitcoin, but the entire payout machine collapses if miners stop burning cash
The Genesis Bond puts roughly 250 BTC into a live institutional test that asks who funds the return, how it is delivered, and what can break.
XAG/USD: Silver's Short-Term Rally Meets Its Moment of Truth
Silver is trading near $64, rebounding sharply from earlier 2026 weakness that had left the metal down roughly 14.8% year-to-date, even as it remains up over 61% on a trailing twelve-month basis. The recent bounce has been driven by a genuinely tangled mix of forces: US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz have kept safe-haven demand elevated, even as mixed signals from Tehran about a possible safe shipping route inject fresh uncertainty into the picture.
GBPJPY Wave Analysis
GBPJPY currency pair recently reversed down from the support zone located between the multi-month support level 207.3 (which reversed the price in February) and the lower daily Bollinger Band.
Almost 500 Million XRP: XRP Ledger Records a Substantial Increase
Over the past 24 hours, XRP Ledger payment activity has significantly increased; however, the accompanying price action indicates that investors should exercise caution when interpreting this spike as a clear bullish signal. The network data provided indicates that the volume of XRP payments rose by 26% to roughly 462.9 million XRP.
Musk Said AI Would Double the World Economy, Then Two Hours Later Came a Warning From Inside Anthropic
Wall Street got a whiplash lesson in AI narrative management on Wednesday, September 9. In under three hours, the same decade was pitched as a doubling of global output and as an extinction deadline.
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$1,000 invested in SpaceX stock three months ago is now worth
While the early August earnings triggered no small amount of optimism and a strong rally away from the all-time lows, SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) stock has nonetheless remained between its initial public offering (IPO) and day-one prices.
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Albuquerque bans Bitcoin ATMs, gives operators 45 days to comply
Albuquerque's ban on Bitcoin ATMs may trigger a regulatory ripple effect, prompting other cities to prioritize consumer protection against fraud. Albuquerque bans Bitcoin ATMs, gives operators 45 days to comply.
State Street: 6.8% Preferred Dividend Yield Is Too Good To Ignore
State Street posted robust Q2 results, boosting full-year guidance and reaffirming compelling midterm earnings targets. STT's fee-driven model delivered a 70% YoY EPS increase, supported by a 20%+ AUM surge and strong non-interest income. Management targets a mid-20% ROTCE and projects 2028–2029 EPS of $16.5–$17, implying attractive upside despite a premium valuation.
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U.S. oil price dips below $100 while diesel passes $6, marking fresh record
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate's front-month contracts edged lower on reports of plans for diplomatic talks between Gulf states.
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Albuquerque Bans Bitcoin ATMs, Giving Operators 45 Days to Remove Them
A councilor said 90% of crypto kiosk transactions in the city are tied to fraud, calling the machines a conduit for crime.
Bayer faces pivotal test of $7.25 billion Roundup settlement in Missouri court
Bayer's Monsanto unit heads to a Missouri state court on Monday seeking approval of a $7.25 billion settlement that could resolve tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging that its popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer.
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Oracle shares are climbing after results. What Wall Street analysts are saying now.
Oracle shares are climbing on Friday after the company delivered a solid quarter, but some analysts are still wary.
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Bitcoin Price Slides to $76.5K as Oil, Bond Yields and Inflation Lift Rate Risks
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market weakened as surging oil prices and inflation concerns pushed global investors into risk-off mode.
Coinbase Global Maps ‘Everything Exchange' Push at Citi Conference
Coinbase Global NASDAQ: COIN is expanding beyond its origins as a spot cryptocurrency trading platform, with Chief Financial Officer Alesia Haas outlining a strategy centered on an “Everything Exchange,” stablecoins, payments and on-chain infrastructure during a Citi Research conference discussion.
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Nu Global Taps USDC and EURC to Power Cross-Border Payments
Nu Global will add USDC and EURC to its multi-currency digital account. The integration could strengthen stablecoins' role in cross-border payments.
C&C Group shares rise 8% on Asahi UK wholesale deal
C&C Group PLC (LSE:CCR) shares climbed nearly 8% to 96.40p on a nominal-cost deal for Asahi UK's wholesale businesses that promises added scale, while full-year profit expectations held steady. The acquisition covers Nectar Imports and Asahi UK's direct distribution operations, which will join Matthew Clark Bibendum (MCB) alongside a long-term partnership associated with Asahi brands in the UK.
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