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This public company now controls 18% of Zcash mining power after $33 million Winklevoss-linked deal
News Article Aug 18, 2026
This public company now controls 18% of Zcash mining power after $33 …

Only 5.38 million shares are initially issuable, leaving most of the deal's equity impact behind an approval gate. The …

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Donald Trump orders envoys to halt all negotiations with Iran
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Donald Trump orders envoys to halt all negotiations with Iran

The halt in US-Iran negotiations heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing global oil markets and impa…

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XStocks’ tokenized Circle stock CRCLx deploys $3M in DeFi
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
XStocks’ tokenized Circle stock CRCLx deploys $3M in DeFi

The deployment of tokenized Circle stock in DeFi highlights the growing intersection of traditional finance and blockch…

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Anthropic plans super-voting shares for CEO and co-founders ahead of IPO
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Anthropic plans super-voting shares for CEO and co-founders ahead of …

Anthropic's governance move may secure strategic control but could face investor scrutiny over accountability and long-…

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Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection syste…

The breach of Russian defenses by Ukrainian drones may shift battlefield dynamics, boosting Ukraine's strategic positio…

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Iraq approves three-month mechanism for crude oil exports starting September 1
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Iraq approves three-month mechanism for crude oil exports starting Se…

Iraq's export diversification strategy enhances fiscal stability and reduces geopolitical risks, impacting regional ene…

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Oil prices rise for fourth day amid US-Iran tensions, Strait of Hormuz risks
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Oil prices rise for fourth day amid US-Iran tensions, Strait of Hormu…

Rising oil prices amid US-Iran tensions highlight the fragility of global energy markets and the potential for economic…

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Rillet reaches unicorn status with $1B valuation after Series C funding
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Rillet reaches unicorn status with $1B valuation after Series C fundi…

Rillet's unicorn status highlights the growing demand for innovative financial solutions, challenging established ERP s…

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Rare Books Traced to Amazon AI Training Facility to Be Scanned and Destroyed
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Rare Books Traced to Amazon AI Training Facility to Be Scanned and De…

A tracking device planted in a book order ended at a Las Vegas facility where Amazon strips bindings to scan pages for …

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California pension fund holds $35.5M in Strategy shares for Bitcoin exposure
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
California pension fund holds $35.5M in Strategy shares for Bitcoin e…

CalPERS' investment in Strategy shares highlights the growing intersection of traditional finance and cryptocurrency, r…

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Pennsylvania government imposes new rules for AI data centers
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Pennsylvania government imposes new rules for AI data centers

Pennsylvania's new AI data center rules could set a precedent for balancing tech growth with environmental and communit…

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FASB proposes guidance to help stablecoins qualify as cash equivalents under US accounting rules
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
FASB proposes guidance to help stablecoins qualify as cash equivalent…

FASB's guidance could boost corporate adoption of stablecoins, enhancing liquidity management and transparency in finan…

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