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Rushed CLARITY Act vote could set legislation back, Gallego warns
Coin Telegraph - 20 Aug 2026 04:27
Gallego said the White House has not provided point-by-point feedback on a bipartisan ethics proposal as a September vote approaches.
How a Treasury buyback tweak helped bitcoin surge 25% to nearly $80,000 in days
Coin Desk - 22 Aug 2026 05:05
Treasury buybacks are not QE, analysts said, but the move helped pull long-term yields off 19-year highs and triggered a record short squeeze in a market already leaning too bearish.
UK Tax Agency Sends 81,000 Crypto Tax Letters as Scrutiny Rises
Bitcoin.com - 22 Aug 2026 04:30
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sent 81,000 warning letters to cryptocurrency investors over suspected unpaid taxes, while expanded international reporting could give the UK tax agency substantially greater visibility into...
Bill Gates pulls $818M from Berkshire to buy this giant
The Street - 22 Aug 2026 00:07
The Gates Foundation Trust cut its Berkshire Hathaway stake while opening a new position in the home-improvement giant. Learn why the trust made this move.
Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence
Coin Telegraph - 21 Aug 2026 03:33
UAE clients will be able to buy and hold crypto through Capital.coms app, expanding beyond price exposure through contracts for difference.
Singapore Dollar Edges Higher as Traders Question Efficacy of Bessents Plans
Wall Street Journal - 21 Aug 2026 02:36
The Singapore dollar strengthened slightly against its U.S. counterpart, as traders question the efficacy of Treasury Secretary Bessents plans.
The New York Times Loses Defamation Lawsuit in Alabama
The New York Times - 21 Aug 2026 01:28
A 2023 article incorrectly reported that a University of Alabama basketball player was at the scene of a deadly shooting. A jury awarded $9.25 million in damages.
GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.
Wall Street Journal - 21 Aug 2026 01:00Samsungs latest AI move could make your next phone more expensive
The Street - 21 Aug 2026 00:33
Someone has to pay for smartphone AI upgrades and the most likely candidate is you.
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
BBC - 20 Aug 2026 03:22
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
Trump Opens Bitcoin Door as US Debt Blows Past $40 Trillion
Bitcoin.com - 20 Aug 2026 01:38
Treasury Department figures and debt clock readings reported Aug. 19 put total public debt at a staggering $40.049 trillion. About $32.266 trillion sits with the public, while another $7.782 trillion is effectively Washi...
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
BBC - 19 Aug 2026 03:26
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
Tariffs on Hold as Trump Claims Deal With Canada Is Near
The New York Times - 19 Aug 2026 03:03
President Trump announced a three-day delay on imposing 50 percent tariffs in a social media post on Tuesday night, roughly 90 minutes before the 12:01 a.m. deadline.
SEC Chair Pushes Crypto Exemptions to Bring Issuers Back to US
Bitcoin.com - 19 Aug 2026 00:43
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins framed proposed crypto exemptions as a route for returning issuers and investment to the United States. Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda emphasized workable rules, public input, and a s...
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.
Andreessen Horowitz could make close to $1.5 billion from OpenRouter's potential sale to Stripe
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2026 02:55Chinas 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 01:00If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
BBC - 17 Aug 2026 05:00
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.