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Binance handed user data to Russia that led to a Ukrainian donor's arrest
News Article Aug 17, 2026
Binance handed user data to Russia that led to a Ukrainian donor's ar…

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Coinbase-Circle USDC collaboration, FOMC minutes, oil price: Crypto Week Ahead
News Article Aug 17, 2026
Coinbase-Circle USDC collaboration, FOMC minutes, oil price: Crypto W…

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Duquesne Family Office dumps Micron and Intel, loads up on Bitcoin miners and AI plays
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Duquesne Family Office dumps Micron and Intel, loads up on Bitcoin mi…

Druckenmiller's shift to Bitcoin miners and AI highlights a strategic pivot towards energy-intensive tech, signaling ev…

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Meta, Oracle face bond market scrutiny amid AI spending surge
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Meta, Oracle face bond market scrutiny amid AI spending surge

Rising AI infrastructure costs strain tech giants' finances, potentially increasing credit risks and impacting long-ter…

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Traffic halts in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran ceasefire expires
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Traffic halts in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran ceasefire expires

The expired ceasefire heightens regional tensions, impacting global oil markets and increasing uncertainty over future …

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ECB warns of elevated AI-driven tech stock valuations, potential correction risks
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
ECB warns of elevated AI-driven tech stock valuations, potential corr…

AI-driven tech stock valuations may face volatility, impacting investor confidence and market stability amid potential …

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Blockstream launches Blockstream Swaps for Bitcoin, Lightning, and Liquid networks
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Blockstream launches Blockstream Swaps for Bitcoin, Lightning, and Li…

Blockstream Swaps enhances Bitcoin's cross-layer infrastructure, addressing vulnerabilities exposed by Boltz's suspensi…

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Renaissance Technologies increases stake in Strategy by 20% with $40M purchase
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Renaissance Technologies increases stake in Strategy by 20% with $40M…

Renaissance Technologies' increased stake in Strategy highlights growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin-linked equ…

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House AI rules left unenforced, individual offices left to police themselves
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
House AI rules left unenforced, individual offices left to police the…

The reliance on AI in legislative processes risks embedding errors and eroding drafting skills, with minimal oversight …

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SafePal breach exposes 40,000 customers as hardware wallet attacks escalate from data leaks to $100 million theft
News Article Aug 17, 2026
SafePal breach exposes 40,000 customers as hardware wallet attacks es…

An order-tracking flaw exposed contact, shipping and purchase details, while SafePal reported no evidence of compromise…

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China reserve gauge hits 12-year high, smoothing yuan rise
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
China reserve gauge hits 12-year high, smoothing yuan rise

China's reserve strategy may stabilize the yuan, potentially affecting global currency dynamics and influencing gold an…

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China’s commercial banks acquire net $289B of forex in January-July period
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
China’s commercial banks acquire net $289B of forex in January-July p…

China's increased forex acquisition by banks highlights its strategic shift towards yuan dominance, reducing reliance o…

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