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US economic growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter
The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.
Everything is becoming a perp
The perpetual — the 24/7, leveraged contract that crypto invented and then perfected — is no longer just a way to trade crypto, says Katana Network’s Matthew Fisher. It’s becoming…
Telegram faces terror-related legal action in Australia one day after founder is charged by Russia
The platform faces a fine of up to $38 million for allegedly failing to remove terror-related content.
Bitcoin ETFs on track for the smallest monthly inflows ever
Your day-ahead look for July 30, 2026
South Korea plans to tax crypto gains over $1,740 as political battle moves to parliament
The country plans on taxing cryptocurrency gains from Jan. 1, 2027, signaling that it does not intend to postpone the measure for a fourth time.
Crypto's resilience tested as oil rises after Iran strikes, Fed signals rates could still rise
Bitcoin held near $64,000 despite the Fed's hawkish split, Iranian ballistic missiles and an 8% surge in oil overnight that sent the Dow down 2.2% and the Nasdaq to a three-month …
BitRiver founder charged in Russia with $12.5 million fraud
Igor Runets has been transferred to a pre-trial detention facility from house arrest as he faces accusations of failing to deliver on a contract.
Crypto exchange Luno cuts 20% of staff amid automation push and retail trading slumps
The DCG-owned company previously cut 35% of staff in January 2023 citing tough market conditions.
Live updates: Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as Microsoft's AI payoff lifts stocks
S&P 500 futures gained 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 contracts rose 0.4% after the index had slipped into a correction, with Microsoft up 8% in premarket after its cloud unit grew at the fa…
Bitcoin and ether markets are ruled by perps. SpaceX showed how far their influence can go
Perpetual futures drive much of the price discovery for bitcoin and ether. When traders pointed the same machinery at a private company, they priced the biggest IPO in history mor…
Virtual job interviews don't let people shine, says Burnham
Interviews online may not allow young people to show their personality and passion, the prime minister says.
Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
Inside Ikea’s big bet on humans in the age of AI
After rolling out a customer service bot, the Swedish retailer is remaking—not replacing—its workforce.
Bitcoin, ether whipsaw wipes out $286 million in leveraged bets
Price volatility around the Federal Reserve's rate decision cleared positions for roughly 90,000 traders, with unusually equal losses for bulls and bears.
Bitcoin analysts agree the Fed's hold was hawkish. They are split on what happens next.
Four analysts agree the Fed's hawkish hold changes the calculus for risk assets, but they split on whether bitcoin's real test is already here or still six weeks away.
Ether, XRP flat as chip stocks steady on Samsung's 250-fold profit surge
Crypto's majors barely moved as Asia's semiconductor selloff eased. Most are still lower over the week, with HYPE down 8%.
Bitcoin's quantum plan assumes some algorithms break. AI just weakened one in 60 hours
The HAWK system isn't deployed anywhere, and Bitcoin doesn't use it. But is sitting in the same quantum race that Bitcoin developers are scrambling to finish.
The once destroyed community that's now a global energy giant
A US county wiped out by a hurricane is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.
Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in
The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.
Senators said to hatch idea to toughen Trump's concession on Clarity Act's crypto limits
Insiders say that the bipartisan Senate duo revamping the bill's Trump-approved ethics section have come up with something they hope wins sufficient yes votes.
I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's how I did it
Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.
Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.
Robinhood slides 4% despite earnings beat as crypto revenue cools
The brokerage reported $100 million revenue from crypto trading, a 38% decline in a year, offset by stronger options, equities and prediction markets activity.