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Live updates: Bitcoin continues in tight range near $83,000, recovering from overnight slide
The third-quarter U.S. earnings season is kicking off today, with results from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and UnitedHealthcare, among others. The key September CPI report comes tomo…
Bitcoin diverges from South Korean stocks as AI concerns deepen the Kospi selloff
South Korea’s chipmakers lead another sharp selloff as concerns over AI spending and Chinese competition grow, while bitcoin holds well above its summer lows.
‘Leave’: Crypto Backlash Over French Proposal to Report Wallets Over $112K
The proposal would require crypto owners to report holdings over €100,000, sparking concerns following a wave of "wrench attacks" in France.
Metaplanet to issue $329M convertible bonds to pay debt, fund share buybacks
Metaplanet plans to issue zero-interest bonds with a five-year maturity to improve its debt structure and cut its reliance on Bitcoin-collateralized loans without selling holdings.
Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data
Cyber-attack on TFG London comes less than a week after online fashion seller Asos was hit by hackersBusiness live – latest updatesThe owner of Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles has…
MediaMarktSaturn pulls Ledger products amid tampering reports
European retailer MediaMarkt pulled Ledger products as the wallet maker probes tampering reports beyond CryptoBilis in Southeast Asia.
Startup Causa Prima raises $20 million to tackle billing disputes with AI agents
Backed by Base10, Causa Prima’s software lets buyers’ and suppliers’ AI agents negotiate payment terms.
Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
Banks in France could collapse because ‘widening riots can cause deposit flight,’ analysts warn
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Bitcoin hits $84K resistance as Korean tech rout deepens KOSPI losses
Bitcoin’s liquidity kept BTC price below $84,000 amid a mounting South Korean tech and semiconductor stock sell-off.
Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim
TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.
UK holiday demand may have peaked amid cost of living squeeze, says travel industry
Spain remains most popular destination as Britons book later in hope of better deals, Abta report findsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s cost of living squeeze means fewer pe…
Ledger says 'spy' chip inside CryptoBilis Ledger devices transmitted wallet keys over mobile network
The hardware-wallet maker gave its first public account of how a covert component in devices sold by CryptoBilis could steal users’ master keys without changing Ledger’s software.
UK court ruling boosts government’s chances of keeping $5 billion in seized bitcoin
The decision concerns 61,000 BTC seized by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation into Zhimin Qian, who pleaded guilty to defrauding thousands of people in China.
Alphabet’s Ruth Porat brings a pragmatic optimism to the AI race—and a warning about the possible downsides
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NFT Marketplace Blur to Shut Down Website, Stop New Blend Loans Next Month
The shutdown comes as NFT trading volumes have collapsed from their 2021-2022 peak, with market revenue projected at $318 million this year.
Chinese fraud victims lose key court battle over 61,000 Bitcoin
Chinese fraud victims seeking to recover 61,000 seized Bitcoin face a legal setback after a UK court ruled that Chinese law governs their claims.
Ledger details LTE-enabled spy implants in wallets sold by CryptoBilis
Ledger detailed how LTE-enabled implants exposed wallet recovery phrases as CryptoBilis halted sales and Trezor and OneKey cut ties with the reseller.
UK shoppers seek deals as grocery price inflation rises again
Supermarkets use special offers to draw in sales, while more people buy Halloween products early this yearBusiness live – latest updatesUK grocery price inflation has edged up aga…
Chip stocks slide after Broadcom boss likens AI investing to ‘casino’
Asian markets fall and Samsung shares tumble after its Chinese rival CXMT claims strong progressBusiness live – latest updatesShares in semiconductor companies fell on Tuesday aft…
IMF raises UK growth forecast as economist says Healey should ‘stay the course’
Fund upgrades UK’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, but says it is likely to edge down next yearIMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’John Healey…
Despite his $200 million success, Matthew McConaughey spent a weekend in the desert reading 20 years of bad reviews—he says some of them had ‘a point’
Matthew McConaughey has an Oscar, an estimated $200 million net worth and a 'thick book' of 20 years’ worth of bad reviews: 'Some are really good critics'
Binance weighs stock access in markets including Hong Kong and South Korea, says co-CEO Richard Teng
Several cryptocurrency exchanges are transforming themselves from apps devoted to coins into platforms handling different asset classes.
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