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US industrial production grows 0% in July, falling short of expectations
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
US industrial production grows 0% in July, falling short of expectati…

Stagnant industrial output may pressure the Fed to reconsider its rate strategy, highlighting manufacturing's vulnerabi…

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Growing panic fears could disrupt Bitcoin price as US deficit hits $1.8 trillion
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Growing panic fears could disrupt Bitcoin price as US deficit hits $1…

Rising US deficits may drive inflation fears, potentially boosting Bitcoin as investors seek stable, hard-capped assets…

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Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients later this year
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients later …

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Private credit exposure for Canadian firms reaches $360B, mostly in US markets
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Private credit exposure for Canadian firms reaches $360B, mostly in U…

Canadian firms' growing private credit exposure in US markets could heighten financial instability risks, necessitating…

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Crypto’s easy-money era is ending in a wave of failures
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Crypto’s easy-money era is ending in a wave of failures

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Cash App crypto support beyond Bitcoin and USDC via MoonPay remains speculative
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Cash App crypto support beyond Bitcoin and USDC via MoonPay remains s…

Speculation around Cash App's crypto expansion highlights the challenges of navigating partnerships and market expectat…

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ByteDance attracts over $30B in orders for jumbo syndicated loan
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
ByteDance attracts over $30B in orders for jumbo syndicated loan

ByteDance's oversubscribed loan highlights strong lender confidence, underscoring its strategic financial maneuvering a…

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OKX surpasses 30% daily volume in Solana DEX market, Jupiter drops below 50%
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
OKX surpasses 30% daily volume in Solana DEX market, Jupiter drops be…

The shift in Solana DEX market shares highlights increasing competition and innovation, potentially reshaping the DeFi …

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AI Predicts XRP: Claude Makes a Prediction that May Anger the Ripple Maxis
News Article Aug 18, 2026
AI Predicts XRP: Claude Makes a Prediction that May Anger the Ripple …

XRP enters the second half of 2026 in an unusual position: legally cleared, institutionally adopted, and yet stuck near…

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David Tepper shorts Apple, bets against Berkshire Hathaway in major bearish pivot
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
David Tepper shorts Apple, bets against Berkshire Hathaway in major b…

Tepper's bearish stance on Apple and Berkshire signals potential market volatility, challenging investor confidence in …

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Peter Todd reopens Bitcoin’s 21M cap debate because transaction fees make up just 0.5% of miner revenue
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Peter Todd reopens Bitcoin’s 21M cap debate because transaction fees …

A viral clip sharpened the clash between fee-funded security and the credibility of a fixed supply. The post Peter Todd…

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OpenAI’s Greg Brockman warns AI security window is closing fast
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
OpenAI’s Greg Brockman warns AI security window is closing fast

The urgency to deploy AI security tools highlights the escalating arms race between defenders and attackers, with signi…

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