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Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $731M, highest since January as BTC reclaims $80K
US Bitcoin ETFs drew $730.9 million on Thursday as Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000, though CryptoQuant flagged weak fresh demand and a key $83,000 test.
Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs take $731 million, their biggest day since January
Every fund in the complex rose almost 6% on Thursday and net assets crossed $103 billion for the first time. BlackRock's IBIT accounted for well over half the money.
‘I don’t think there’s a floor’: Workers’ share of America’s income is at a record low before the AI boom even begins
EY-Parthenon chief economist Gregory Daco says that the economy’s surprising productivity gains so far predate AI.
Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say
Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling as soon as next week, with Rosebank oilfield likely to followUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest update…
Farage aides step down after undercover report on Reform UK donations
James Orr and Dan Jukes have stepped down from positions pending outcome of party investigation, says Reform UK Two key aides to Nigel Farage have stepped down from their roles pe…
UK car sales hit eight-year high in August; Volkswagen approves another 50,000 job cuts – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in Volkswagen have jumped by 7% in early trade in Frankfurt, Reuters reports, after the company agreed the biggest…
As wildfires and floods batter national parks, a developer says it’s negotiating for a piece of Yosemite
The national park will trade roughly 700 feet of its land for less than two acres, according to the developer involved.
He failed the military pilot eye test—so he built a $1 million-a-day traffic company and bought flying lessons. Now he’s Top Gun’s stunt pilot
Top Gun's stunt pilot built a traffic company as a teen. Now he's making millions—enough to fund flying lessons and a $2 million helicopter.
El Salvador’s post-review Bitcoin accumulation used no public funds: IMF
The IMF attributed Bitcoin added since June 2025 to private donations, addressing questions raised after El Salvador reported a $100 million acquisition.
Save the Children aid for 1.5 million in need wiped out by Iran war oil shock
Charity says extra delivery costs equivalent to 47 health clinics in Afghanistan operating for six monthsThe charity Save the Children has said the oil price shock unleashed by Do…
UK has not done enough to prepare for shocks to food supplies, says watchdog
National Audit Office urges government to act as climate crisis, disease and cyberattacks pose growing risksThe climate crisis, disease and cyber-attacks pose growing risks to the…
Homes for sale minutes away from a train station in England – in pictures
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Revealed: how companies ‘secretly’ use billions of litres of public water in drought-hit England
Exclusive: As millions of people face hosepipe bans, many companies are not required to report, let alone cut, use of public supplyLess than 1% of businesses in England use more w…
Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?
We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.
OpenAI puts $1 billion behind cyber defense after unveiling AI that can find zero-days
The company is subsidizing access to its Daybreak security platform after saying Astra can independently find previously unknown software flaws and turn them into working attacks.
One full bitcoin now buys a little more than 18 ounces of gold, the most since January
Bitcoin is pulling ahead of gold even as both hard assets rally together, driven by fears that governments will inflate away their debt rather than by bond yields.
From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
Air pollution from ships may be more harmful than road traffic emissions, port study finds
Scientists say ultrafine particles in cruise ship emissions associated with reduced ability to resist common virusesMore than 2.5 million cruise passengers travelled through South…
‘Capitalism is dying’: in Luton, these former car workers have a moral tale for our times | Aditya Chakrabortty
Abandoned by the company they worked for, let down by Labour and their unions – now they watch their friends turn to Reform for answersAfter everything, why would anyone still bac…
How will bond market turbulence affect UK consumer finances?
Fixed-rate mortgages look set to rise, but pensions are more likely to weather the storm and there could be good news for saversThe bond market sell-off has sparked fresh fears of…
US, UK launch joint alliance targeting crypto scam centers
The agreement includes parallel investigations and information sharing, with US and UK authorities planning a private-sector disruption operation in London in October.
Bitcoin back above $81,000 as hike odds fade, Zcash leads with 15% jump
Every major token gained on Friday as traders cut bets on a September Federal Reserve rate increase to a coin flip, though most of the majors are barely changed on the week.
U.S. banking agency gives blockchain bank OpenReserve initial OK to operate
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted a provisional charter to the new full-service bank, adding it to the growing mix of crypto-native institutions.
AMC CEO blasts Robinhood for stock token, putting synthetic shares in spotlight
Adam Aron said AMC has no connection to Robinhood’s tokenized shares, reviving questions around how stocks are brought onchain.