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Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics | Clive Lewis
When a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trustWhatever is said about Tom…
JoAnn Fabrics fans seek to stitch void left by private equity with crafts co-op
US crafters are looking to build a communal network to replace the company after it was bankrupted by private equity investors in 2025To its dedicated fans, JoAnn Fabrics wasn’t j…
Amid soaring living costs, America’s biggest convenience-store chains quietly overcharge consumers
Guardian investigation: 7-Eleven and Circle K stores often fail to honor advertised prices – charging more at pump and register for gas, snacks, and other itemsMarco Cruz pulled o…
Flash sale: AO snaps up camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones
Online electricals retailer says latest purchase continues to broaden its appeal beyond white goods, phones and TVBusiness live – latest updatesThe troubled camera retailer Jessop…
Kevin Warsh might have to get a lot less popular on Capitol Hill as bond yields soar and rate expectations turn hawkish
"The direction of crude oil prices still bears on what happens to inflation globally and the decisions taken by central banks in response."
Bitcoin slides to $83,300 as bond yields hit highest level since 2007
The 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest since 2007, sending U.S. stocks and crypto lower before Asian and European traders bought the dip.
EU banking watchdog calls for crypto lending rules under MiCA
The EBA outlined potential rules for crypto lending and firms providing access to DeFi protocols as part of the European Commission’s MiCA review.
Bitcoin falls below $84K as 10-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high
Bitcoin traded near $83,200 as Fed hike odds reached about 75% and Treasury prepared a $6 billion buyback of long-dated bonds.
Rolls-Royce signs 'multi-million' engine deal
The order will see 18 engines built and maintained by the company from its Derby aerospace centre.
Traders price in 4 Fed rate hikes by June 2027 as bitcoin slides below $83,000
The four-hike path is the most likely outcome, while rising bond yields and a stronger dollar weigh on bitcoin and gold.
What to think about when buying travel insurance
Consumer expert Harry Kind walks through what to do when buying travel insurance.
AI could make more companies worth hacking, Anthropic report suggests
Attackers extracted data belonging to roughly 200 customers of a software provider, with AI agents doing nearly all the work, Anthropic says.
Democrats demand answers after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire
Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal raise concerns in new letter about officials’ handling of Gautam Adani case The Trump administration is facing growing questions over its d…
Kalshi could be worth $42 billion—if it can survive the Supreme Court unscathed
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The data proves it: Bitcoin doesn't care about rising bond yields over long-term
Long-term, BTC ignores rising bond yields. In the short term, however, surging bond volatility could easily dampen crypto's animal spirits.
EU financial watchdogs warn quantum computing poses imminent threat to blockchain encryption
The warning brings renewed urgency to the debate over how bitcoin should deal with legacy addresses whose public keys are already exposed onchain.
Bitcoin ETFs add $347M as BTC falls below $84K after topping $87K
US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed to $347 million on Wednesday as Bitcoin fell below $84,000, while five-day inflows reached $2.65 billion.
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Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity
Former deputy PM now involved in tech industry says many within the sector are ‘winding themselves up into a lather’UK politics live – latest updatesNick Clegg has dismissed fears…
Institutions held crypto through 50% drawdown, Bitwise finds
Every institution interviewed that owned crypto held Bitcoin, usually as its largest asset; some set exit conditions for Ether and Solana.
Housebuilder Vistry slashes profit forecasts as losses balloon
Firm unveils further cost-cutting plan including job losses blaming poor summer sales of private homesBusiness live – latest updatesVistry Group, one of Britain’s biggest housebui…
Brooklyn Man Who Bragged About $16M Coinbase Scam Gets Up to 12 Years
He posed as support staff, emptied about 100 accounts, then lost $6 million of the proceeds gambling, according to his own messages.
Xi Jinping has made China’s hard-tech rise core to his policy—and U.S. containment is only fueling those plans
The U.S. once saw China as a “fast follower” in tech. It now confronts a country that’s also on the frontier—ironically, in part due to U.S. action.
Meta plans to spend $145 billion this year, more than every military budget except the U.S., China and Russia
The $145 billion is roughly a 101% markup from the company’s capex from 2025.