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The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, driven by increased household spending, hot weather, and the football World Cup, despite a dip in the mining sector.
Stock Markets Seek New Highs with Stable Oil Prices
Global stock markets are rallying towards new highs, driven by a moderate US inflation report that has eased concerns about an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate hike. European indices, including the Ibex 35, are showing positive gains.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich denied selling 5,014 BTC, worth approximately $320 million, clarifying that the movement was a routine custody transfer between internal addresses. The company's bitcoin holdings remain at 43,000 BTC.
Oil Prices Fall as OPEC and IEA Slash 2026 Demand Outlooks
Oil prices fell after both OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) significantly cut their global oil demand outlooks for 2026, signaling a more cautious view on future consumption.
Brazil's data protection agency ordered Discord to suspend livestreams after a teenager's suicide linked to the platform. Authorities criticized Discord for failing to protect minors from harmful content during livestreams, prompting the agency to demand protective measur…
Dogecoin's price has fallen by nearly 70% over the past year to about 7 cents, yet leveraged futures bets on the token have surged to levels last seen in October 2025.
Bitcoin dipped to around $63,500 after an expected U.S. inflation report failed to ignite a crypto rally, with most major tokens declining despite eased nerves.
A Chinese company, Yangtze Memory Technologies, has taken third place globally in shipments of NAND memory chips, beating out US rival Micron and Japan's Kioxia, according to Counterpoint Research.
Asia FX, dollar steady as traders weigh Fed outlook after in-line U.S. CPI
Asian currencies and the U.S. dollar remained largely steady as traders assessed the Federal Reserve's rate outlook following an in-line U.S. inflation report. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran also kept oil prices elevated, raising concerns about imported inflation in…
Grayscale asserts that Bitcoin's adoption is poised for continued growth, irrespective of its current price fluctuations, citing three key drivers.
Sterling today: Pound gains as dollar softens on in-line U.S. CPI
The British pound and euro strengthened against the U.S. dollar after July's U.S. inflation data met forecasts, reducing expectations for an immediate Federal Reserve rate hike.
Commitment of Traders data show speculators trimmed bullish crude oil positions for a second consecutive week.
Bitmine bought just 7,391 ETH last week, its smallest 2026 weekly purchase, while repurchasing 3 million of its own shares worth up to $58 million.
U.S. Bets $400 Million on Australian Scandium Miner to Break China's Grip
The United States is committing $400 million to an Australian scandium producer to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies of the critical metal.
Bitdeer mined 2,694 BTC in Q2 2026, nearly five times its output a year earlier, but held just 150 BTC after liquidating its treasury. Revenue rose 47% to $228.8M, beating Wall Street estimates.
Strategy sold 1,690 Bitcoin for $108.6 million between Aug. 3 and Aug. 9 to repurchase STRC preferred shares, its second weekly BTC-funded buyback in a row.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in roughly $854 million last week, their strongest inflow week since May, while ETH ETFs booked $244M in net inflows.
Chinese robot maker Unitree said its Shanghai IPO was oversubscribed by about 8,288.82 times by retail investors, with a final lot-winning rate of roughly 0.018%.
Bitcoin reached a new August high as markets anticipate key US inflation data, with expectations shifting towards a Federal Reserve interest-rate pause rather than a hike.
Stock market professionals are increasingly optimistic about the Eurozone economy, with the Sentix sentiment barometer rising for the fourth consecutive month to its highest level since February.
Hedge funds on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) have flipped their bitcoin futures positions to net long, a significant shift after years of maintaining structural shorts.
Crypto Week Ahead is a comprehensive list of what's coming up in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, as well as the major macroeconomic events that will influence digital asset markets.
The global memory-chip stock rally is faltering as price growth cools, despite robust AI demand. Analysts warn the sector is entering a late-stage cycle, with Chinese producers poised to increase supply.
A KPMG and REC monthly survey shows UK temporary vacancies rose for the first time in two years and permanent job placements stabilised, ending a 45-month decline.
Apple is reportedly preparing for the launch of its highly anticipated iPhone 18 series, with speculation surrounding the upcoming flagship lineup continuing to build ahead of its expected debut.
Simple Mining used Ocean pool's DATUM protocol to mine block 961,634 on bitcoin's main chain without signaling support for BIP-110, even though its pool backed the proposal by default.
Sterling today: Pound firms as soft U.S. jobs data weighs on dollar
Sterling and the euro gained against the dollar after weak U.S. payrolls data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates through year-end.
Stock Markets Take a Step Back with Oil Prices on the Rise
The stock markets in Asia followed Wall Street's lead in rising on Monday after a weak US jobs report reduced the risk of a short-term increase in borrowing costs. However, the lack of progress in the Gulf peace talks led to a slow increase in oil prices. The Brent crude …
Sandisk is one of the only growth stocks that can more than quadruple and still be undervalued. The company's superb fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results and broader memory chip trends suggest that Sandisk can reclaim its all-time high of just above $2,350 per share.
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's largest DRAM chipmaker, has been included in the MSCI China All Shares Index, a move expected to attract significant passive fund inflows and solidify its market position. This inclusion highlights China's growing influence in …