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Altcoin Market Cap Surges $215B as Altseason Signals Multiply

Total2 jumped 24% in three days to top $1T. Over half of altcoins now above 200 DMA. Trump comments, ETF inflows fuel rally but caution remains.

Crypto8h ago

Best Crypto Gaming Platforms: 1win, Stake, BC.Game Compared

1win, Stake, and BC.Game each take a different approach to crypto payments. Here's how their assets, networks, and withdrawal rules compare for gamers.

Commodities8h ago

Fini's Cotton Candy and Sour Blue Raspberry Tubes Tap Nostalgia, Sour Trends

Fini adds two new SKUs to its Hero Tubes range, tapping nostalgia and sour profiles. The launches offer retailers a £1.25 value cue and rotation rates faster than competitors, said MD Steven Greaves.

Crypto8h ago

US Treasury Makes Digital Assets a Sanctionable Iran Sector

OFAC listed 30 crypto addresses tied to Iran, part of a broader sanctions push that threatens dollar access for any firm dealing with Iranian digital asset businesses.

Stocks8h ago

George at ASDA merges home and fashion in single campaign

George at ASDA merges home and fashion in a single campaign for the first time, reframing the brand as a style destination rather than leading with affordability alone.

Crypto8h ago

Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKD stablecoin

SCBHK plans tokenized money market fund settlements in Q4 as HKDAP expands its phased rollout into conventional banking for eligible institutional clients.

Crypto8h ago

Bitwise CEO Plans Tokenized Stocks Product on Coinbase's Base

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley announced a tokenized stocks product built on Coinbase's Base layer-2 network. The offering follows Coinbase's launch of Apple, Nvidia, Meta and Alphabet shares as 24/7 tokens held in self-custody.

Crypto8h ago

Crypto Ponzi Schemer Faces 280 Years After Conviction

Brent Kovar was convicted on 15 counts for running Profit Connect, a fake AI crypto mining operation that defrauded 400 investors of $24 million. Sentencing set for Nov. 2026.

Forex8h ago

Dollar Rallies from May Low; Trade Tensions, Iran Sanctions Lift Greenback

The dollar's three-day rally from May lows is fueled by US-Canada tariff escalation and new Iran sanctions. China's oil imports from Iran complicate the equation. USDJPY nears 160, with BoJ September hike odds at 82%.

Stocks8h ago

SEC subpoenas banks over AI hedge fund Situational Awareness near-collapse

The SEC is probing banks' role in the $45B AI hedge fund's meltdown after margin calls forced a fire sale. Citadel bought the positions at a 10% discount.

Commodities8h ago

Costa Coffee Autumn Menu Launch Kicks Off Peak Coffee Demand Season

Costa Coffee's autumn menu, featuring Maple Hazel and a new matcha latte, arrives Aug. 27. The launch marks the start of peak coffee season, with implications for arabica demand and Coca-Cola's retail segment.

Crypto8h ago

OFAC Targets Iran-Linked Crypto Transfers in Sweeping Sanctions Expansion

OFAC's latest sanctions target over $100 million in Iran-linked crypto transactions, designating brokers and exchanges under a sector-wide authority. The move signals a shift in enforcement scope.