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Crypto 2026-08-18 05:44 UTCCrypto news

Binance plans FCA application for UK crypto market return

Binance reportedly plans to apply for FCA authorization after the regulator opens its gateway in September, aiming to resume regulated services in the UK by October 2027.

Crypto 2026-08-18 05:40 UTCBlockonomi

US Treasury Seeks GENIUS Act Stablecoin Licensing Comments

Treasury opens a 60-day GENIUS Act comment window; stablecoin issuers face a Jan. 18, 2027 start and a 2028 ban on unlicensed coins reaching US users.

Stocks 2026-08-18 05:37 UTCbusinessinsider.com

How I quit my C-suite job to start a pregnancy supplement brand

Alex Taylor left her president role at Clique after a Hashimoto's diagnosis, bootstrapped Perelel through COVID, and now runs a pregnancy supplement brand that covers IVF and perimenopause.

Stocks 2026-08-18 05:37 UTCbusinessinsider.com

Ukraine Says Killing One Russian Soldier Costs $3,032 in Drones

A digital command system called Mission Control tracks the cost of each Ukrainian drone strike. Hitting a soldier costs $3,032; hitting equipment costs less.

Crypto 2026-08-18 05:26 UTCCrypto news

Compound taps ex-Coinbase exec for $52M institutional DeFi plan

Aaron Schnarch, ex-Coinbase Custody CEO, leads Compound's $52M DAO-funded institutional push. First product due in weeks, but $38M reserved against milestones.

Commodities 2026-08-18 05:26 UTCrediff.com

Infosys Leads IT Slide as Sensex, Nifty Drop on $91 Crude

Brent crude at $91 and the 10-year U.S. yield at 4.73% pushed FIIs to sell Rs 2,535 crore in equities. IT stocks led the decline, while Reliance and Sun Pharma bucked the trend.

Crypto 2026-08-18 05:23 UTCThe Currency Analytics

EU Sanctions Hit Crypto Platforms in Georgia, UAE, Panama

The EU's 21st Russia package's Article 5bc bans crypto deals with non-compliant countries; Russians and Belarusians lose EU crypto firm ownership Aug. 25.

Stocks 2026-08-18 05:12 UTClivemint.com

Six REITs pay ₹3,136 crore to 4.85 lakh unitholders in Q1 FY27

Q1 payouts more than doubled from a year earlier, topping the March quarter's ₹2,566 crore, with cumulative REIT distributions now past ₹34,800 crore.

Stocks 2026-08-18 05:10 UTCinsurancejournal.com

UK Hospitals Unprepared for Heat as Staff Warn of Risks

90% of England's hospital buildings are vulnerable to overheating. Staff describe conditions as 'horrific' as patients sweat through IVs and medication degrades.

Crypto 2026-08-18 05:09 UTCCrypto news

Alleged $165M Crypto Ponzi Operator Charged After Deportation

Edward Zimbardi, accused of running a $165M crypto Ponzi scheme, was deported from Fiji. He faces 12 counts of wire fraud, 12 of money laundering, and conspiracy. The indictment alleges he spent $10M on personal luxuries.

Commodities 2026-08-18 05:08 UTCmanilatimes.net

dsm-firmenich Chair Leysen to Retire; Ridinger Proposed as Successor

Thomas Leysen is retiring as chair of dsm-firmenich. The board proposes former Lonza CEO Richard Ridinger as his successor. Shareholders vote Oct. 19.

Stocks 2026-08-18 04:54 UTClivemint.com

McDonald's India Shravan Menu: Low-Cost Test, Viral Debate

McDonald's India's Shravan menu — unsalted fries, no-onion-no-garlic burgers — sparked viral debate. The low-cost seasonal test, repeated from 2024, shows how the chain adapts to cultural dietary restrictions. Next test: Navratri.

Stocks 2026-08-18 04:49 UTCcnbc.com

Trump orders drill cut as Lee warns of 'worst-case scenario'

Lee says Seoul must brace for the worst after Trump orders reductions to Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, which Pyongyang calls a rehearsal for war.

Stocks 2026-08-18 04:41 UTCthehindu.com

OpenAI’s $105B Nvidia-backed Ohio data centre nears 8 GW

OpenAI's 20-year Ohio lease, backed by Nvidia's $105B guarantee, could hit 8 GW — bigger than San Francisco's 2024 power use. Altman says the site will serve "millions of people."

Commodities 2026-08-18 04:36 UTCthemarketherald.com.au

Westgold's Fletcher deposit adds 1.1Moz ore reserve at Beta Hunt

Westgold's Fletcher deposit maiden ore reserve of 1.1Moz lifts Beta Hunt total to 1.6Moz. CEO flags 4.0 Mtpa processing study as next catalyst.

Commodities 2026-08-18 04:34 UTCthehindubusinessline.com

Rupee hits 95.68 as oil above $91 strains RBI defense

Brent above $91 and RBI's early closure of a forex-swap facility pushed the rupee to 95.68. One trader sees the central bank allowing further depreciation.

Crypto 2026-08-18 04:30 UTCBitcoin

EU Can Now Block Entire Countries From Crypto Ties to Russia

The EU's 21st Russia sanctions package lets it block entire countries from crypto transactions if they systematically aid sanctions evasion. The mechanism is live; the target list is empty.

Forex 2026-08-18 04:18 UTCFXEmpire

Iran Tensions, Hormuz Bottleneck Drive Brent Toward $100

WTI crude closed at $84.96, Brent at $92.81 as only three vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Technical breakouts target $100 if shipping squeeze persists.

Crypto 2026-08-18 04:16 UTCCrypto news

Tokenized markets clash with SEC's 2005 stock trading rules

The Blockchain Association says the Order Protection Rule and locked-quote limits don't fit onchain trading. FINRA's comment window closes Sept. 25.

Stocks 2026-08-18 04:15 UTCforbes.com

First NYT Pips Anniversary: How to Solve Tuesday's Hard Puzzle

The NYT Pips puzzle turns one year old Tuesday, with Hard tier spelling YEAR. Full walkthrough for all three tiers, from Easy to the anniversary grid.

Macro 2026-08-18 04:13 UTCthehindubusinessline.com

Indian Bank Dollar Bond Sales Top Record $8.85 Billion

Indian lenders sold $8.85B in dollar bonds, topping a 2019 record, as RBI's cheap hedging window drives demand before it closes Dec. 31.

Stocks 2026-08-18 04:13 UTCthehindubusinessline.com

Infosys, Bharti Airtel hit 5-week lows as Nifty falls for fifth day

Infosys fell to a five-week low and FIIs sold ₹2,535 crore as Brent crude surged above $91 after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapsed. The Nifty's decline for five straight sessions has brought the 20-day SMA into focus.

Stocks 2026-08-18 04:03 UTCarmstrongeconomics.com

UK Welfare Bill at £334 Billion Fuels Fiscal Stability Fears

Reform UK says £50 billion in welfare savings are needed as the £334 billion bill heads toward £407 billion by 2030. Gilt yields are pricing the fiscal risk.

Stocks 2026-08-18 04:01 UTCarmstrongeconomics.com

Southern Company's 44 Alpha Score: Stuck Between Growth and Debt

Southern Company's 44/100 Alpha Score reflects a regulated utility caught between Vogtle debt and AI-driven peers. Rate cases and cash flow will decide the next move.

Forex 2026-08-18 03:59 UTCwolfstreet.com

Foreign Official Holders Dump $70B in Treasuries, Japan Leads

Central banks and government entities sold $70 billion in Treasuries in June. Japan cut by $26 billion, likely pre-positioning for yen intervention. China and Hong Kong shed $42 billion.

Commodities 2026-08-18 03:55 UTCraskmedia.com.au

Pilbara Minerals revenue rose 92.5% CAGR but ROE lags

Pilbara Minerals revenue hit $1.25B in FY24 as output rose 70%, but a 7.7% return on equity trails industry norms. Watch the January production report for margin signals.

Stocks 2026-08-18 03:55 UTCsmallcaps.com.au

Lark Distilling FY26 Sales Rise 15% as Export Surges 69%

Lark Distilling posted 15% net sales growth to $18.0m in FY26, led by a 69% export surge and 43% GTR gain, while EBITDA loss widened to $4.5m.

Crypto 2026-08-18 03:47 UTCCrypto news

Kraken Parent Gets Claude Mythos 5 for Vulnerability Scanning

Kraken's parent Payward joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing with restricted access to Claude Mythos 5. The AI will scan software for flaws, with human review required before patches.

Stocks 2026-08-18 03:46 UTCthehindubusinessline.com

Adani Enterprises Flips From Hindenburg Rout to Nifty Leader

Adani Enterprises leads the Nifty 50 with a 34% gain in 2026, recovering from the Hindenburg crisis. Legal dismissals, MSCI weight increases, and institutional buying fuel the rebound. Foreign ownership remains at a record low.

Crypto 2026-08-18 03:27 UTCCryptoTicker

Five Airdrop Windows to Track This Week: Grass, Plume, Midnight, dappOS, Propr

Grass, Plume, Midnight, dappOS, and Propr each have claim windows or start dates in the next 14 days. Two have hard deadlines; two have none published.

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