Liquid Network Hack Update: 85% of BTC Returned but Serious Depegging Risks Loom
âWhitehatâ hackers drained Bitcoin layer-2 sidechain Liquid Network of 4,000 BTC over the weekend.
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China exports surge 25% in August, trade surplus widens
Southeast Asia’s export-oriented economies have so far proven highly resilient to the global trade shocks of punitive US tariffs and China’s surging exports.
Japanese Yen rallies to February 18 high as upbeat wage data and GDP lift BoJ hike bets
The USD/JPY pair declines for the second straight day – also marking the fourth day of a fall in the previous five – and sinks to its lowest level since February 18, around mid-153.00s during the Asian session on Tuesda…
Hunter Biden Crypto LAPTOP Set To Launch September 9
Hunter Biden is launching his own meme coin, $LAPTOP, named after the laptop that dominated years of US political controversy, with a debut set for September 9. According to WSJ Markets, the token takes direct aim at Pr…
British Pound drifts higher to near 1.3550 on UK fiscal discipline pledges
The GBP/USD pair gains ground to near 1.3545 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The British Pound (GBP) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) after UK Chancellor John Healey unveiled a series of measures desi…
WTI slips below $90.50 despite rising Middle East supply risks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price edges lower and is trading around $90.40 per barrel during Asian hours on Tuesday. However, crude oil prices may regain ground as Iran vowed to strike energy infrastructure across…
UK financial watchdog weighs lifting prediction markets ban: Report
Companies offering binary options for retail investors have been barred from selling, marketing and distributing products in the UK since 2019 following a directive from the FCA.
OpenAI Chief Scientist Warns AI Labs May Need to Slow Down
OpenAI’s chief scientist Jakub Pachocki has called for voluntary slowdowns in AI development, warning that no lab’s safeguards are adequate to keep building more powerful systems at full speed for much longer.
Hunter Biden to Launch LAPTOP Coin, Airdropping to TRUMP Investors
Hunter Biden intends to launch the âLAPTOPâ meme coin for both political retaliation and promotion for his personal blog.
Metaplanet CEO breaks silence but shareholders say the hard questions remain unanswered
Invented in 2008 and launched in early 2009, Bitcoin introduced the world to the concept of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin was invented by someone using the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto”, but it is still unclear whether this na…
Liquid Hackers Return $270M in Bitcoin After Swiping $320 Million
Liquid hackers return $270M Bitcoin after $320M theft, BTC at $79324.17 with neutral RSI and MACD death cross on 4h chart.
Pound Sterling's rate advantage buys it no say this week
GBP/USD holds just under 1.3550 after a Monday that covered 42 pips with American desks shut for Labor Day. The week that follows is not that. Pound Sterling carries the higher policy rate of the two, the larger tighten…
Middle East Crypto Activity Triples to $350 Billion Amid Ongoing Conflict, Report Finds
The Iran conflict is pushing a growing share of regional capital into digital assets as investors seek to preserve wealth and move money during disruption, according to the Bitcoin Policy Institute.
Your LG TV Might Still Be Listening to You—Even When It Looks Like It’s Off
What does an LG smart TV do when nobody’s watching? Digital media company and popular YouTube channel Gamers Nexus spent more than 500 hours and about $70,000 finding out. The answer, per a new investigation, is a lot m…
Indonesian Rupiah: Oil and US inflation pose risks – MUFG
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan warns that upcoming US inflation data could test the recent Rupiah recovery, as firmer US inflation may reinforce elevated US yields and challenge USD/IDR’s break below 17,700. He notes limits to domes…
Will the Crypto Trenches Show Up for Hunter Biden's Meme Coin?
Hunter Biden confirmed today he is releasing his own meme coin called LAPTOP on Wednesday.
Polish prosecutors charge suspect in Zondacrypto probe, seek pretrial detention
Polish prosecutors charged Romana Ż. with organized crime and misappropriation offenses involving $2.1 million in Zondacrypto user funds.
Brazilian Banks Expand Crypto Offerings as Regulation Takes Hold
Itaú, Brazil’s largest bank by assets under management, now sells clients 15 different crypto assets through its investment app, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC.
Ethereum Foundation names 2 ‘must ship’ EIPs for Hegotá upgrade
Ethereum’s Hegotá upgrade will center on FOCIL and Frame Transactions as developers weigh dozens of other proposed changes for inclusion.
Vietnam: Inflation and trade trends shape VND – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Vietnam update highlights rising inflation and a narrowing trade deficit, with strong manufacturing-led imports and resilient exports. The bank notes elevated CPI and external deficits limit scope for aggr…
Capital B adds 376 Bitcoin in $29M purchase, boosting holdings to 3,521 BTC
Capital B’s latest Bitcoin purchase was its largest in nearly a year, pushing the French company ahead of H100 Group among publicly traded BTC holders.
Why Are US Markets Closed September 7?
Wall Street is closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day, giving investors a three-day weekend. The NYSE, Nasdaq and US bond markets resume trading Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Stocks ended last week lower after a stronger-…
Asia FX: Stronger Dollar and Oil weigh on CNY and peers – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that a stronger US Dollar (USD), higher Oil prices and rising global yields are pressuring Asian currencies and assets. Chinese Yuan (CNY) remains relatively resilient but is drawing official s…
Best Cloud Mining Sites 2026: A Beginner’s Guide to Earning Daily Crypto Rewards
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