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Trumps’ American Bitcoin reports record BTC output, narrower Q2 loss

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/crypto-bitcoin-storage-us-1.jpg" alt="Trumps’ American Bitcoin reports record BTC output, narrower Q2 loss" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Trump-linked Bitcoin miner produced a record 932 BTC in the second quarter, lifting mining revenue 8% as its net loss narrowed from the previous quarter.</p>

The gap between big tech and the rest of the market just vanished. Here’s what it means for investors.

Goldman Sachs says hot technology stocks have taken a beating, and investors should take a fresh look.

AstraZeneca reported tie-up talks with Bristol-Myers Squibb are moving stocks. Analysts are puzzled.

AstraZeneca shares were slumping while Bristol-Myers Squibb was jumping on Monday on reported deal talks. But the big question is why these two pharmaceutical giants would want to come together in the first place.

‘I’m easing into retirement’: I’m getting an $80,000 pension payout. Where can I invest it safely?

“I expect to have several years before I take distributions from my 401(k) account.”

Private credit has dodged public scrutiny for too long — and regulators need to step in

State regulators should mandate public disclosure of ratings of private credit.

Ripple invests in Zilo and Licuido to assist tokenized capital markets push

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/bankripple-new.jpg" alt="Ripple invests in Zilo and Licuido to assist tokenized capital markets push" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Ripple made a strategic investment in Zilo and Licuido as it looks to enable the use of tokenized funds as collateral from the point of issuance.</p>

Oil prices fall to three-week low after Trump calls off planned attack

Oil prices declined sharply on Monday as hopes rose among investors of a potential de-escalation in the war between the U.S. and Iran.

Bitcoin may find bear market bottom in August: 10x Research

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/rumors-of-big-corporations-buying-or-accepting-crypto-swirl-lead-to-another-spike-in-btc-price-copy.jpg" alt="Bitcoin may find bear market bottom in August: 10x Research" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitcoin could confirm an August bear-market bottom, though rising Treasury yields could force the Fed to raise rates in September, according to 10x Research.</p>

Should wealthier Americans forgo their Social Security benefits as a charitable gesture?

A reader writes: “I will likely be in a position to decline my benefits.”

Warsh tightened more by pausing than by lifting rates, this bond-market veteran argues. Here’s the math.

It sounds paradoxical, but Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may have tightened the economy by not lifting interest rates than he would have by actually increasing them.

‘My head hit the driver’s window’: A teenager T-boned our car. Will Medicare pay my hospital bills?

“My car was nearly 20 years old, and I only carried liability and uninsured motorist coverage, not collision coverage.”

HashKey receives JPMorgan approval to open client money account

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-how-hashkey-plans-to-become-hong-kongs-first-crypto-ipo.jpg" alt="HashKey receives JPMorgan approval to open client money account" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>HashKey Exchange said it received approval to open client money accounts with JPMorgan, weeks after it launched customer fund accounts with DBS Bank.</p>

Joint U.S.-Japanese intervention boosts the yen — but will it be enough?

Although forex market intervention can affect exchange rates, most strategists believe interest rate differentials are the ultimate arbiter of the direction of travel. Japan’s rates are much lower than the U.S.

Wildfires force George and Amal Clooney to evacuate their home in France

Actor George Clooney and wife Amal were forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France amid wildfires breaking out across Europe.

Bitcoin hits $62K while Coinbase premium hits 77-day negative streak

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-crypto-trading-basics-a-beginners-guide-to-cryptocurrency-order-types1-3.jpg" alt="Bitcoin hits $62K while Coinbase premium hits 77-day negative streak" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The persistent discount suggests US spot buyers have remained less aggressive than overseas traders even as US Bitcoin ETF inflows turned positive in July. </p>

Coldcard’s 5-year flaw reveals hardware wallet testing gap: Kraken’s security chief

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-bitcoin-wallets-btc-wallet-inaccessible.jpg" alt="Coldcard’s 5-year flaw reveals hardware wallet testing gap: Kraken’s security chief" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The five-year bug escaped detection because auditors verified that the intended random number generator existed, but not that it was being called. </p>

South Korean stablecoin outflows top $367M in June: Report

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/lost-bitcoins-crypto-hack-hacking-falling-jeans-south-korea.png" alt="South Korean stablecoin outflows top $367M in June: Report " class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Stablecoins have been flowing out of South Korean exchanges for 18 consecutive months as regulators weigh tighter oversight of cross-border crypto activity. </p>

Suspected 4th Coldcard attack wave sweeps 448 Bitcoin: Galaxy’s Thorn

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hacker-man-cyberpunk-pupeeteer-bitcoin.jpg" alt="Suspected 4th Coldcard attack wave sweeps 448 Bitcoin: Galaxy’s Thorn" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Galaxy research head Alex Thorn warned that unconfirmed transactions may give some Coldcard users a narrow opportunity to save their funds.</p>

Coldcard exploit sparks Bitcoin flight, ‘bullish’ crypto consolidation: Hodler’s Digest, August 2

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/1-august.jpg" alt="Coldcard exploit sparks Bitcoin flight, ‘bullish’ crypto consolidation: Hodler’s Digest, August 2" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The “sickening” loss of $90 million of Bitcoin from cold storage weighs heavily on sentiment, as the Clarity Act stalls with just five days left to hold a Senate vote. </p>

Strategy leaves preferred STRC dividend at 12% as price still below par

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-michael-saylor-got-wrecked-but-bitcoin-investors-neednt-panic.png" alt="Strategy leaves preferred STRC dividend at 12% as price still below par" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Investors have previously benefited from a payout boost when the preferred STRC shares traded well below their $100 par value for a month.</p>