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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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Live updates: Bitcoin flat near $63,500, but the flows have quietly turned
News Article Aug 17, 2026
Live updates: Bitcoin flat near $63,500, but the flows have quietly t…

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XDC Network hits all-time high of 27.7M monthly transactions
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
XDC Network hits all-time high of 27.7M monthly transactions

XDC Network's transaction surge underscores its growing role in enterprise blockchain solutions, enhancing efficiency a…

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September Fed interest-rate increase is 'very unlikely,' Goldman Sachs says
News Article Aug 17, 2026
September Fed interest-rate increase is 'very unlikely,' Goldman Sach…

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BitMart account demands founder explain funds status, Xia calls claims ‘fabricated’
News Article Aug 17, 2026
BitMart account demands founder explain funds status, Xia calls claim…

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Shein targets $25B valuation in Hong Kong IPO, a steep fall from its $98B peak
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Shein targets $25B valuation in Hong Kong IPO, a steep fall from its …

Shein's valuation drop highlights the volatile nature of fast-fashion markets and the impact of geopolitical and regula…

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Taiwan’s KMT proposes NT$10,000 cash handout amid AI-driven growth
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Taiwan’s KMT proposes NT$10,000 cash handout amid AI-driven growth

The proposed cash handout could exacerbate inflation, impacting lower-income households and challenging Taiwan's fiscal…

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China’s industrial output slowed and retail sales missed forecasts in July 2025
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
China’s industrial output slowed and retail sales missed forecasts in…

China's economic slowdown highlights the urgent need for robust policy interventions to address consumer confidence and…

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