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Copper: China tightness underpins prices – ING

ING Commodities Strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report Copper prices are supported by tightening physical conditions in China. Yangshan import premiums have surged on scrap shortages and smelter maintenance…

South Korea Crypto Trading Volume Drops 88%

Daily trading volume across South Korea’s five largest won-based crypto exchanges fell 88% year over year to about KRW 412.7 billion ($280 million) as of July 20, according to ZDNet Korea. The decline has reduced exchan…

British Pound attracts bids after UK employment data release

The British Pound (GBP) snaps a three-day losing streak against the Japanese Yen (JPY), rebounding to near 218.55 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The cross attracts bids after the release of the United K…

Bitcoin Price Today Reaches One-Month High

Bitcoin climbed to its highest price in more than a month, extending its upward trend. Analysts say the next key resistance is the $67,000 high from last month. A breakout above that level could open the way toward $73,…

UK Lawmakers Launch Inquiry Into Crypto Banking Access

A cross-party group of UK lawmakers has launched a parliamentary inquiry into the banking problems dogging the country's crypto industry, probing why firms struggle to open accounts and why banks curb crypto-related pay…