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XRP Ledger proposes new amendments, including "Confidential Transfers" for institutional privacy on over $530M tokenized assets
The proposed amendments, part of XRPL version 3.3.0 released this week, aim to allow institutions to encrypt token balances and transfer amounts for Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPT). While accounts and toke
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Analysis: US July non-farm payrolls unexpectedly decreased by 23,000, coupled with oil price fluctuations, driving gold to its best weekly performance in seven months.
This week, the gold market was supported by two macroeconomic forces. On Friday, the U.S. July non-farm payrolls report showed an unexpected decrease of 23,000 jobs, significantly lower than the marke
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At least six Palestinians, including paramedics, were injured in an Israeli raid on the West Bank.
Six Palestinians, including two paramedics, were injured in a series of attacks by Israeli forces and settlers in the Nablus and Bethlehem areas of the West Bank, according to Palestinian authorities.
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US SEC Drops Insider-Trading Suit Against Executive Pardoned by Trump
US SEC Drops Insider-Trading Suit Against Executive Pardoned by Trump
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Japan's inflation rate dips 0.1 percentage point after CPI revision, extending streak of undershooting BOJ's 2% target to six months
Japan's inflation rate dips 0.1 percentage point after CPI revision, extending streak of undershooting BOJ's 2% target to six months
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U.S. Stocks Notch Fresh Record After Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Fears, With S&P 500 and Nasdaq Capping Best Week Since April
U.S. Stocks Notch Fresh Record After Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Fears, With S&P 500 and Nasdaq Capping Best Week Since April
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NVIDIA's Market Cap Sees Largest Weekly Gain in Over a Year, Musk Calls Its Vera Rubin Chip Architecture "The Best"
NVIDIA (Nvidia) shares rose on Friday, notching their best weekly performance in over a year, following significant endorsement for its AI chips and continued strong hyperscale data center spending. S
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Software Stocks Experience Wild Swings Amid 'SaaSpocalypse' Debate Over AI Impact
This week, software stocks saw significant volatility as investors weighed the impact of artificial intelligence. HubSpot and Datadog each plunged 19% after their earnings reports, with Datadog noting
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Bloomberg economists expect the US core CPI year-over-year growth to slow to 2% in July, a new low since March 2021, supporting the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged in September.
Bloomberg economists, including Anna Wong, noted in their latest weekly outlook report that market expectations for a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve have cooled following the unexpectedly
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Meredith Whitney says U.S. credit card balances are growing in line with inflation.
Meredith Whitney, CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, said in an interview with Bloomberg that U.S. consumers' credit card balances are growing in line with inflation. She also discussed the curre
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Palantir Stock Records Best Week Since 2024
Palantir Technologies Inc.'s shares have experienced their best weekly performance since 2024. This rebound is attributed to booming demand for the company's artificial intelligence solutions, which i
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The US Senate passed a bill on sanctions against Russia, aimed at punishing Russian oil purchasers and sanctioning Russian leaders.
The bill passed with bipartisan support, 86 votes to 11, and has now been sent to the House of Representatives. The bill, titled the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," would
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New York Fed: US consumers' one-year inflation expectation for July slightly decreased to 3.6%, unemployment expectation rose
The New York Fed's Survey of Consumer Expectations, released on Friday, showed that U.S. consumers' inflation expectations for the year ahead slightly decreased from 3.7% in June to 3.6%. However, inf
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U.S. Treasury sanctions two crypto exchanges, Shelbit and Aban Tether, for allegedly helping Iran move money and fund IRGC
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against Shelbit Exchange and Iran-based Aban Tether, along with associated individuals and companies. The Tre
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Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal: The Federal Reserve's independence is at a "critical juncture" amid discussions of interest rate hikes.
Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal commented that the Federal Reserve's independence is at an "interesting moment," as unlike last year's discussions around rate cuts, the question now is whethe
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The AI trade is back, primarily sustained by strong earnings, with hedge fund Situational Awareness' forced selling serving as a clearing event.
The AI trade is back, primarily sustained by strong earnings, with hedge fund Situational Awareness' forced selling serving as a clearing event.
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Research shows that retail out-of-stock is costly, and the era of AI shopping will further exacerbate losses.
A new study by Katana, which tracked 375 product brands across sales channels like Shopify and Amazon, found that stockouts (especially for bestsellers) result in losses far exceeding many companies'
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Citi raises Q3 2026 Brent crude oil forecast to $80 a barrel, citing slow US-Iran negotiations
Citi increased its Q3 2026 Brent crude outlook from $75 to $80 a barrel, attributing the adjustment to the protracted US-Iran negotiations. The bank maintains confidence that a deal will eventually be
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CoreWeave CEO Michael N. Intrator Sells $28.2 Million Worth of Company Stock
CoreWeave CEO Michael N. Intrator sold approximately 308,000 shares of company stock valued at $28.2 million on August 4, as disclosed in a recent SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction was a non-discreti
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Jim Cramer Says US Markets Will Regret Letting SK Hynix In
Jim Cramer expressed a mixed opinion on SK Hynix's entry into the US stock market, stating that US markets will "rue the day we let this Monster into our markets." He believes SK Hynix's shares are mo
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Donald Trump again threatens to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
This move comes after the Supreme Court ruled in June that Lisa Cook could remain in office while the related case was resolved.
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US Treasury Sparks Debate Over Auction Cutbacks to Temper Yields
The US Treasury has triggered debate this week regarding the long-held belief in the world's biggest bond market that government note and bond auctions would only continue to grow, by discussing poten
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India commits $8.8bn to deep-sea oil exploration to cut Mideast reliance
India commits $8.8bn to deep-sea oil exploration to cut Mideast reliance
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Google's Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations, While Meta Missed EPS Due to Soaring Costs
Google's Q2 results exceeded expectations, with cloud revenue surging 82% to $24.77 billion and operating margins expanding to 34%. However, Google's free cash flow turned negative at $5.86 billion du
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Norway's Deputy Foreign Minister warns of new AI threats amid fragmented power, calls for stronger international cooperation
Norway's Deputy Foreign Minister warns that artificial intelligence is globalizing and accelerating new and old threats, while no single state is strong enough to impose order, leading to a fragmented
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CNBC Analysis: AI is reshaping the customer service industry, boosting efficiency while intensifying workload
CNBC analysis indicates that artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming the customer service industry. On one hand, AI tools assist customer service representatives with routine tasks, al
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Goldman Sachs Executive: Global Macroeconomy Undergoing "Seismic Shift" from an Era of "Savings Glut" to "Spending Glut"
Rich Privorotsky, Goldman Sachs' Head of European Fixed Income and Equities Trading, stated in an October 22 interview that the global macroeconomy is undergoing "seismic shifts," moving from a "savin
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Argentine President Javier Milei responded to the LIBRA ruling on X, questioning who would compensate him for "one year, eight months and nine days" of alleged damage to his reputation.
Argentine President Javier Milei responded to the LIBRA ruling on X, questioning who would compensate him for "one year, eight months and nine days" of alleged damage to his reputation. He accused opp
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ECB's Cipollone: Digital Euro Pilot in 2027, Potential Rollout by 2029 to Boost European Digital Sovereignty
European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stated in an interview with Milano Finanza that a pilot program for the digital euro, involving staff from the ECB and national centr
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Former Israeli diplomat Pinchas: Even if a new government takes power, there will be no "drastic changes" in West Bank policy.
Former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas stated that even if Israel elects a new government, its policy in the occupied Palestinian territories (West Bank) will not undergo "dramatic changes." He believes
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HSBC to Open New Wealth Management Center in Abu Dhabi in December, Says Middle East Conflict Has Not Affected Business Demand
HSBC will open a new wealth management center in Abu Dhabi in December, stating that the Middle East conflict has not affected business demand. Mohamed Al Marzooqi, CEO of HSBC UAE, said this is HSBC'
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Israeli forces arrest 15 Palestinians, force home evacuations in West Bank raids
Israeli forces arrested 15 Palestinians during dawn raids across Nablus governorate in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. Separately, troops forced dozens of reside
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Amnesty International official warns Israeli elections must not delay accountability for Palestinian violations
Amnesty International’s senior director for research, advocacy, policy and campaigns, Erika Guevara Rosas, has warned that upcoming elections in Israel must not distract from ongoing violations agains
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Hospital in Yemen's Taiz warns of imminent collapse in days due to Houthi siege, with dialysis sessions already cut short amid severe shortages of fuel, medicines, and oxygen.
Hospital in Yemen's Taiz warns of imminent collapse in days due to Houthi siege, with dialysis sessions already cut short amid severe shortages of fuel, medicines, and oxygen.
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Lebanese residents and analysts are skeptical that Israel's October 27 election will change its policy towards Lebanon
Despite the upcoming election, many Lebanese believe that a change in Israeli leadership, even if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is replaced by figures like Gadi Eisenkot, is unlikely to alter the
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AI election ads are being used more than ever in US midterms campaigns, with BBC Verify tracking dozens of them
AI election ads are being used more than ever in US midterms campaigns, with BBC Verify tracking dozens of them
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Amazon CEO states strong long-term demand for AWS cloud capacity, with 2026 and 2027 largely sold out, and most of 2028 already booked.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated in an Andreessen Horowitz podcast released on Friday that the vast majority of Amazon Web Services (AWS) core infrastructure capacity has been snapped up for the next seve
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Amnesty International Report: Over 1,400 Dead Since Gaza Ceasefire
Amnesty International reports that over 1,400 people have died in Gaza since the ceasefire agreement came into effect, with the enclave continuing to face a worsening humanitarian crisis. The organiza
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US LNG Project Developer Received Financing from Sanctioned Russian Energy Giant Novatek, FT Reports
US LNG Project Developer Received Financing from Sanctioned Russian Energy Giant Novatek, FT Reports
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UK Foreign Secretary Miliband: UK is "doubling down" on diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war, as it is driving up domestic inflation
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated that the UK is "doubling down" on diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war. He noted that the conflict is driving up energy and food prices in the UK, exacerbatin
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Former Israeli military chief Eisenkot is in a fierce competition with Netanyahu, seeking to oust him.
According to the Financial Times, Gadi Eisenkot, 66, a former Israeli military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, is in a close race with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seeking
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Pegasus Spyware Founder Urges Governments to Trust Its Technology, Abandon US AI
Shalev Hulio, former head of Pegasus spyware developer NSO Group, is seeking a transformation, urging governments to trust his technology and abandon US AI, positioning himself as an advocate for sove
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Binance founder CZ retweeted a post stating that Spotify audiobooks are now available to accounts in some regions (such as the US, UK, Canada, and parts of Europe) and will soon be launched on other platforms to cover more areas.
Binance founder CZ retweeted a post stating that Spotify audiobooks are now available to accounts in some regions (such as the US, UK, Canada, and parts of Europe) and will soon be launched on other p
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Indian Regulators Order Options Trainer Avadhut Sathe to Refund 5.46 Billion Rupees
India's market regulator has ordered options trader Avadhut Sathe and his trading academy to refund 5.46 billion rupees (approximately $57.5 million) to course participants. They were found to have of
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France is being consumed by chaos, facing depleted funds, exhausted public patience, and a lack of solutions, while Marine Le Pen lies in wait.
France is being consumed by chaos, facing depleted funds, exhausted public patience, and a lack of solutions, while Marine Le Pen lies in wait.
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Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat
The U.S. Department of Defense has designated Confucius Institutes, Chinese-funded cultural centers on university campuses, as a threat to U.S. national security. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announ
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US Orders Departure of Diplomatic Staff from Mideast Embassies Citing Iran Plots, Houthi Threats
The US has ordered the departure of diplomatic personnel and adjusted staffing at embassies across the Middle East as a result of Iranian efforts to target Americans, as well as threats from Houthi mi
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Mokhber, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader: Trump and Netanyahu's war threats against Iran stem from "desperation."
Iranian Supreme Leader's advisor, Mohammad Mokhber, stated that war threats against Iran from US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are more out of "desperation" than strength
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Bitcoin as a Bank Reserve Asset: Real-World Exploration and Controversy
As countries such as the United States, El Salvador, and the Czech Republic incorporate Bitcoin into their national reserves or explore its practical applications in various forms, the debate over whether banks should hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset is intensifying. Proponents argue that Bitcoin's scarcity, anti-inflationary properties, and low correlation with traditional assets make it an effective tool for diversifying risk. However, opponents, represented by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve, emphasize its price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and security risks, asserting that it does not yet meet the standards for a reserve asset. This article reviews major global case studies and both sides of the argument, exploring the practical possibilities and challenges of this proposition.
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MetalLB: Core Load Balancing Solution for Bare-Metal Kubernetes with Five Key Highlights
MetalLB is an open-source network load balancer specifically designed for bare-metal Kubernetes clusters, addressing the absence of a native LoadBalancer service type in non-cloud environments. The project is currently in Beta but is widely adopted and considered stable and reliable. This article will delve into MetalLB's definition, its current project status, and its five core highlights, including its unique bare-metal load balancing capabilities, Layer 2 and BGP operational modes, lightweight Kubernetes-native design, cost-effectiveness and flexibility, and dynamic IP address allocation and external advertisement features, revealing its critical role in private cloud and edge computing scenarios.
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Previous, Forecast, Actual: These three numbers in the economic calendar are the market's script.
The economic calendar doesn't predict market trends; it merely answers "when, which country, and what numbers will be released." What truly drives prices is the difference between the actual value and the forecast. This article uses two sets of real data to illustrate how to read previous values, forecasts, and actuals, clarifies three common pitfalls—importance ratings, time zones, and revised figures—and provides a replicable weekly scheduling method.
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From Event to Your Screen: The Four Hurdles a Financial News Alert Must Clear
By the time the news is seen, half the market move has already happened. The problem often lies not in judgment, but in the sequence of information arrival. A financial news flash, from event occurrence to reaching the reader, must pass through four checkpoints: source coverage, deduplication and compression, traceable origin, and multi-language synchronization. This article breaks down this chain and provides three questions for ordinary investors to filter out noise.
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Chinese humanoid robots are accelerating their entry into the into the South Korean market, as Seoul heavily bets on physical AI.
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Matrixport Whale Tracking ETH Long/Short Signals: How Retail Investors Should Approach High-Leverage Trading
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ECB Survey: Consumers Expect Higher Inflation, Weaker Economic Growth in September
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China's Cryptocurrency Regulatory Landscape and the Global Exchange Ecosystem
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BNT Coin: Total Supply and Current Status Analysis
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GHC Coin: Analysis of Buying, Selling, and Exchange Listings for Galaxy Heroes Coin
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WTI crude surged over 3.8% during trading, nearing $103.30 per barrel, while Brent crude rose nearly 3.8% to surpass $117.40 per barrel, driven by ongoing Middle East risks and short covering.
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The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has approved the establishment of Citi Securities (China) with a registered capital of 1.2 billion yuan.
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Ukrainian officials state that SpaceX continues to restrict Starlink services, disconnecting drones exceeding 100 mph, despite Donald Trump's prior commitment to restore service.
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ELA Coin (Elastos) Status and Historical Review: 2023-2025 Forecasts and Actual Performance
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