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Ripple closes $275M private placement to fund US expansion
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Ripple closes $275M private placement to fund US expansion

Ripple's expansion and investment-grade rating enhance its competitive edge, potentially reshaping the US digital asset…

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Laura Shin interviews North Korean crypto hacker Justin Lim undercover
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Laura Shin interviews North Korean crypto hacker Justin Lim undercover

The exposure of North Korean crypto infiltration highlights the urgent need for rigorous identity verification in remot…

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Bitcoin tags $65K as S&P 500 rebounds from 2-week lows on US-Iran rhetoric
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Bitcoin tags $65K as S&P 500 rebounds from 2-week lows on US-Iran rhe…

Bitcoin returned to $65,0

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Krak launches multi-asset debit card in US with up to 2% cashback
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Krak launches multi-asset debit card in US with up to 2% cashback

Krak's multi-asset debit card could disrupt traditional banking by appealing to consumers seeking fee-free, rewards-bas…

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Meta faces trial from 29 states that could reshape Instagram and Facebook
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Meta faces trial from 29 states that could reshape Instagram and Face…

The trial could lead to significant regulatory changes in social media, impacting user experience and corporate account…

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Citi to Debut Bitcoin Custody for Institutional Investors
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Citi to Debut Bitcoin Custody for Institutional Investors

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Pentagon evaluates reducing US military presence in Gulf after Iran war
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Pentagon evaluates reducing US military presence in Gulf after Iran w…

The Pentagon's reassessment of its Gulf presence could reshape global military strategies, emphasizing flexibility over…

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Japan's Metaplanet Plants Its Flag in the US With $132M Bitcoin Treasury Deal
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Japan's Metaplanet Plants Its Flag in the US With $132M Bitcoin Treas…

The Tokyo-listed firm will seed gaming media company Super League—to be renamed Superplanet and trade as SUPA—with 2,10…

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Ripple Prime secures $275 million to expand US brokerage business
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Ripple Prime secures $275 million to expand US brokerage business

Ripple Prime raised $275 million through an upsized private placement of senior unsecured notes to support the expansio…

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Global bond markets warn governments over fiscal and inflation risks
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Global bond markets warn governments over fiscal and inflation risks

Rising bond yields signal tighter fiscal conditions, impacting global economic stability, investment strategies, and de…

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World Liberty Financial clarifies WorldClaw’s independence amid AI model scrutiny
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
World Liberty Financial clarifies WorldClaw’s independence amid AI mo…

The scrutiny highlights potential risks in cross-border AI collaborations, raising questions about national security an…

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Banco Santander and Centerbridge Partners gain EU clearance for joint control of Ebury
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Banco Santander and Centerbridge Partners gain EU clearance for joint…

EU clearance for joint control of Ebury by Santander and Centerbridge may accelerate innovation in cross-border payment…

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