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Controversial Bitcoin fork BIP-110 mines two blocks, then stops
Coin Desk - 9 Aug 2026 05:08
The breakaway chain inherited bitcoins mining difficulty with only a tiny share of hashpower, leaving blocks hours apart while both chains still accept the same transactions.
Bank of America spots new curveball for Magnificent Seven stocks
The Street - 9 Aug 2026 00:07
Bank of America says Magnificent Seven stocks face a new test as cheaper Chinese compute challenges AI spending assumptions and puts MAGS in focus
Bitcoins Price Barely Blinks Amid Coldcard Sweeps and BIP-110s Collapse
Bitcoin.com - 9 Aug 2026 13:48
Bitcoin barely flinched through two potentially disruptive events, holding near $65,000 as losses tied to the Coldcard hardware wallet exploit mounted and the BIP-110 minority chain stalled almost immediately after split...
CLARITY Stalls, Coldcard Fallout Continues, Bitcoin Barely Budges
Bitcoin.com - 9 Aug 2026 13:00
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The number of stocks beating the S&P 500 is the highest in 4 years. Why that number should rise.
Market Watch - 9 Aug 2026 13:00Where Stolen Crypto Really Goes: Inside the 45-Day Laundering Machine
Bitcoin.com - 9 Aug 2026 11:30
Hackers stole $3.4 billion in crypto in 2025 and topped $1 billion again in the first half of 2026. Once the coins start moving, investigators have roughly 45 days before the trail goes cold. Six Years, More Than $16 Bil...
Bank of America issues stark warning on Fed and economy
The Street - 9 Aug 2026 11:17
Bank of America warns that uncertainty around the Federal Reserves strategy could raise borrowing costs and create fresh risks for the U.S. economy
Jeff Bezos breaks his own Amazon record
The Street - 9 Aug 2026 11:07
Jeff Bezos filed to sell $4 billion in Amazon stock as the company hit a $3 trillion market cap, his second-largest sale on record. See what drove the timing.
SK Hynixs $38 billion buildout has a name attached: Nvidia
The Street - 9 Aug 2026 10:33
The chipmaker isnt just expanding. Its picking a side.
Ripple Says EU Crypto Expansion Is Ready to Scale After MiCA Win
Bitcoin.com - 9 Aug 2026 01:30
Ripple says the regulatory groundwork for its European crypto business is now in place, shifting its focus from winning approvals to scaling. The push follows full MiCA authorization as Europe tightens rules for crypto s...
Think Its Cool to Wear Fancy Sneakers to Work? You Might Be Old.
The New York Times - 9 Aug 2026 00:13
After years of office casual, young people are embracing loafers, derbies and oxfords.
Despite Moscows Missile Blitz, Students Lead Protests Across Ukraine
Forbes - 9 Aug 2026 23:57
Student-led protests across Ukraine are extraordinary because they are being staged in defiance of the missiles launched by Russian invaders and their Kremlin commander.
You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
BBC - 9 Aug 2026 23:47
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.
CLARITY Act Odds Sink as Senate Delay Threatens 2026 Crypto Vote
Bitcoin.com - 9 Aug 2026 23:30
Polymarket traders now price the CLARITY Act at a 21% chance of becoming law this year. The Senate filed a cloture motion on Aug. 8 after missing its pre-recess vote, pushing the fight into September. Why Is the CLARITY ...
Walmart's 3-seat patio swing glider with an adjustable canopy is now 51% off
The Street - 9 Aug 2026 23:30
The Costway 3-Seater Patio Swing Glider with Canopy is on sale for 51% off at Walmart. It's comfortable with padded seats, and it comes in seven colors.
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Market Watch - 9 Aug 2026 23:30Walmart's 3-seat patio swing glider with an adjustable canopy is now 44% off
The Street - 9 Aug 2026 23:30
The Costway 3-Seater Patio Swing Glider with Canopy is on sale for 44% off at Walmart. It's comfortable with padded seats, and it comes in seven colors.
Disney may give streaming away for a surprisingly profitable reason
The Street - 9 Aug 2026 23:03
Disney is rethinking what a streaming subscriber is worth
Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
BBC - 9 Aug 2026 23:01
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
Power of compounding: Here's how much wealth PPF investment of ₹5,000 per month can build for you over 15-50 years
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2026 23:01
Steady investment in public provident fund over a long term is a sure way of building wealth using the power of compounding. Today, we look at how much savings ₹5,000 per month in PPF gives you over a period of 15 to 5...
Cut £175 from energy bills for low-income homes, says thinktank
The Guardian - 9 Aug 2026 23:01
Resolution Foundation proposes £2bn emergency scheme to help people facing higher costs this winterLabour should draw up an emergency plan to cut energy prices for low-income families by up to £175 this winter, the Res...