Markets
Pound dips as dollar holds steady ahead of US payroll data
The British pound fell modestly against a steady US dollar as investors await upcoming US payroll figures.
US Treasury sanctions two Iran-linked crypto exchanges and an individual
The Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on two cryptocurrency exchanges and a person accused of laundering about $5 million in digital assets tied to Iran.
Delay of US CLARITY Act Opens Door for Asian Crypto Hubs, Says First Digital CEO
Industry leaders say the postponement of the CLARITY Act could hinder institutional crypto adoption in the US, increase enforcement‑driven regulation and shift innovation to Asian financial centres.
Bipartisan CLARITY proposal could let Trump defer crypto capital gains, saving millions
A bipartisan ethics deal would require the former president to divest his cryptocurrency interests while allowing tax deferral on the sales, according to Bloomberg.
Trump media firm ends Crypto.com partnership
Trump Media & Technology Group will unwind its agreement with Crypto.com, ending plans for a multibillion‑dollar CRO treasury and prediction‑market integration on Truth Social.
Bitcoin Breaks $67,000 as Spot ETF Inflows Hit Weekly Record
Institutional demand accelerates as US spot Bitcoin ETFs post their strongest week of inflows since launch, pushing the token to a two-month high.
ECB Signals September Rate Cut After Eurozone Inflation Falls to 2.1%
President Lagarde says the governing council is "increasingly comfortable" with the disinflation path — the euro slips against the dollar as derivatives markets price in a faster pace of easing.
CFD Trading Volumes Jump 40% as Retail Traders Chase Index Volatility
Brokers report a sharp rise in retail CFD activity on major indices as traders position for a volatile end to the summer.
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Gold Hits Fresh Record Above $2,420 on Safe-Haven Demand
Bullion extended its rally to a new all-time high as investors sought shelter from a mix of geopolitical tension and softer real yields.
Brent crude steadies at $83.35, sandwiched between moving averages
Brent crude settled at $83.35, positioned between short‑term and longer‑term moving averages, indicating a technical consolidation zone.
