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Ripple adds XRP payments to Stripe and Tempo’s AI standard in new developer kit
The update expands support for automated payments in XRP and RLUSD, with tools that let agents pay repeatedly for services and manage wallets across blockchains.
Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales
FTSE 100 retailer, which owns UK rights to US brands Gap and Victoria’s Secret, says prices could rise in autumnBusiness live – latest updatesNext has thanked warmer weather for a…
U.S. diesel prices hit record high as bitcoin and gold struggle
Record diesel prices could feed through to consumer price inflation, confirming more Fed rate hikes. The central bank appears determined to raise rates into a oil supply shock.
Ryan Serhant says the American city isn’t dying—wealth is ‘multiplying,’ and buyers are flocking to Ohio, Alabama, and the Carolinas
The Owning Manhattan star says the wealthy are diversifying into cheaper, less obvious markets.
Warsh says AI’s hyperscalers are part of why your borrowing costs are rising: ‘The competition for capital is real’
Hyperscalers issued $121 billion in bonds last year and are on pace for far more in 2026. Warsh says that's showing up in Treasury yields.
GM CEO Mary Barra says America has a ‘societal problem’ with skilled trades—and is putting $200 million behind training Gen Z to work with their hands
General Motors invested $200 million in skilled trades last year. Its CEO Mary Barra says they could offer Gen Z a more “AI-proof” path to six-figure pay.
Bank of England expected to slow bond-buying programme and hold interest rates today – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsBank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costsThe Guardian view on the Bank of England’s …
Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising
Lords’ report faces criticism from lobby groups after suggesting ban would be ‘most effective’ way to reduce public harmsThe UK should introduce a ban on almost all gambling adver…
BitMEX faces Celsius lawsuit ahead of exchange closure
The Celsius estate alleges BitMEX wrongfully liquidated and seized 6,360 BTC, worth nearly $490 million, during the March 2020 market crash.
OpenAI discloses 6 new cases of ‘misaligned’ AI behavior
The six cases are separate from July’s incident, when OpenAI models escaped containment and hacked Hugging Face during a security evaluation.
OpenAI reveals cases of ‘concerning’ AI behaviour and promises new plan for disclosing issues
Research model inserting ‘jailbreak-like instructions’ into its notes is among cases as company says it is introducing new way of tracking AI misalignmentOpenAI has disclosed six …
Low-cost food pantry awarded £272k lottery grant
Oasis Hub Bath said the funding will cover its main operating costs over the next three years.
‘I feel invisible’: over-50s reveal harsh realities of trying to get a job
Readers describe feelings of rejection after submitting hundreds of applications but getting a handful of interviewsHundreds of job applications, exhausting searches and relentles…
Zcash jumps 23% as bitcoin and major tokens rise despite Fed’s first hike since 2023
Bitcoin traded above $76,000 as the Fed projected limited further tightening, while Paradigm’s Matt Huang discussed Zcash’s role as a privacy complement to bitcoin.
Goldman pivots, now forecasts Fed rate hike in October
The Fed is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points in October, Goldman said, drawing attention to Fed's own hawkish near term rate projections.
Can fish and chip shops survive? ‘We made more money by closing than staying open’
Soaring fish prices, labour costs and changing tastes all spell bad news for Britain’s chippies. Is this the end for the seaside staple – or will a few innovators succeed in keepi…
OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".
Bitcoin absorbs Fed rate hike as officials see more tightening
Bitcoin showed little immediate reaction to the Fed’s first rate increase since 2023, but 16 of 18 officials expect at least one more hike before the end of the year.
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Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?
Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
The .25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.
US lawmakers advance bill to lock Trump’s Bitcoin reserve into law
The legislation would effectively codify Trump’s Bitcoin reserve policy, locking up Bitcoin acquired through civil and criminal forfeiture for 20 years.
Refinancing My Car Loan: 4 Things I Learned From Exploring My Options
Applying to refinance my auto loan was easy, but there were still a few things I had to learn to determine if a deal was too good to be true.
I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job
From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.
Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.