Strive, a Bitcoin treasury firm, bought 20 BTC in late July 2026 at ~$63,191/BTC, yet its gross Bitcoin exposure per share decreased by ~0.03% due to a 0.13% increase in effective common shares.
Researchers at Zenity revealed severe security vulnerabilities in AI-enabled web browsers, including OpenAI's Atlas, allowing attackers to execute prompt-injection attacks, spam WhatsApp contacts, and manipulate online shopping accounts.
Data shows Australia's 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers enabled nearly 1,500 property conversions to investments and benefited hundreds of high-income earners.
A rare US-Japan joint intervention to stabilise the yen has temporarily boosted relations, but the durability of this goodwill hinges on the currency's ability to withstand mounting market and policy pressures.
SpaceX spent $295 million on Tesla Megapacks in the second quarter and $329 million this year, according to earnings reports, as the industrial batteries are deployed for xAI data centers following their corporate merger.
The Indian government plans to permit a merchant discount rate of 0.25% to 0.4% on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 made to businesses, while P2P transfers remain exempt. No implementation timeline has been set yet.
Strategy's variable-rate preferred stock, STRC, closed above $90 for the first time in seven weeks, rising 3.2% to $92.32 following company efforts including Bitcoin sales and share buybacks to support the stock.
The US and Japan joined forces to support the yen after Tokyo deployed nearly $96 billion in interventions, prompting Bitcoin traders to monitor potential carry trade unwinds and rising Japanese bond yields.
AstraZeneca CEO Sir Pascal Soriot, 67, is under scrutiny for a potential $400bn merger with Bristol Myers Squibb, which could jeopardize his legacy and expose the company to debt and patent cliff risks.
Television producer Calista Hill shares her unique experience of being the sole tenant in a newly restored, eight-unit historic brownstone, detailing how a chance encounter led to her rental. Her TikTok videos of the empty building went viral, sparking online speculation about ghosts.
Strategy sold 1,638 Bitcoin for $104.7 million, its second-largest sale this year, using proceeds for STRC preferred stock dividends and repurchases. The company also raised $290.6 million via MSTR share sales, increasing its USD reserve to $4 billion and repurchasing more STRC.
The Bank of Korea announced plans to purchase domestically produced gold for the first time in 13 years through over-the-counter transactions, partnering with LS MnM, KRX, and KSD. This move aims to reduce foreign exchange risks and increase gold holdings amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.
India's crude oil imports from Russia reached a record 2.8 million barrels per day in July, constituting over half of its purchases. Concurrently, Indian refiners increased sourcing from West Asian suppliers as oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz normalized.
Nasdaq-listed Lite Strategy repurchased 4.9 million shares for $5.4 million through July 17, funded by Litecoin (LTC) sales and covered-call premiums. The transaction reduced absolute LTC holdings but increased LTC backing per outstanding common share by about 1.7%.
Retired California teacher Paula Dreyfuss moved to Portugal in 2021 seeking a more sustainable retirement. She found financial security, purchased two apartments, built community ties, and is now applying for Portuguese citizenship, reflecting a broader trend of expats seeking affordability abroad.
Lite Strategy, a Nasdaq-listed company, repurchased 4.9 million shares for $5.4 million through July 17, funded by LTC sales and covered-call premiums. This reduced Litecoin holdings but increased LTC backing per outstanding share by 1.7%, though future accretion depends on execution and market conditions.
A group of 20 Japanese lawmakers has formed to regulate the country's booming trading card market, addressing issues like counterfeits and bulk purchases for resale. Chaired by Seiji Kihara, the group aims to enhance market transparency and support the industry's global expansion, following significant domestic growth to 338 billion yen.
Chinese government buyers purchased at least 840,000 tonnes of US soybeans for October and November shipment, one of China's largest single-day purchases this month. This follows US-China trade talks and precedes President Xi Jinping's White House visit.
MoonPay introduces PayBox, enabling ChatGPT and Claude users to authorize AI-driven crypto transactions (buying, swapping, bridging) within conversations while maintaining fund control through secure multi-party computation and trusted execution environments.
FIFA's plan to sell a minority stake in World Cup operations for $4.2 billion sparks outrage, with critics calling the $40 million offer to each supporting association 'pure bribery'
Zhongji buys back shares to stabilize prices before Hong Kong IPO, amid risk of onshore stock decline impacting offshore listing success.
China's carmakers are struggling with narrowing profit margins due to higher raw material costs and declining market demand, exacerbated by the end of purchase subsidies and tax incentives.
Star defensive end Myles Garrett has listed his Ohio home for $2.1 million, signaling a new chapter after his "landscape-altering" trade from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams, ending his nine-year tenure in Cleveland.
Greece has approved a multibillion-dollar purchase of Israeli anti-missile, anti-aircraft, and anti-drone systems to establish an "Achilles Shield" protective dome. The €3 billion deal is part of a larger €4.2 billion defense spending, confirmed by Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, and includes other acquisitions like Brazilian transport aircraft and British watercraft.
