IRGC says two more tankers halted by mines in Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC claimed two more oil tankers were stopped by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and Brent and WTI are up 7% and 8% on the week.
02/09/2026 08:525 min read
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Swapping Bitcoin for Monero: a privacy-focused guide
A guide to swapping Bitcoin for Monero, covering privacy differences, custodial vs non-custodial routes, costs and practical warnings.
02/09/2026 08:2916 min read
Why currencies can fall after rate hikes and rise after cuts
Central bank decisions move markets based on deviations from expectations, not the rate change itself. The RBNZ's rate hike weakened the NZD due to a dovish…
02/09/2026 08:2114 min read
Goldman picks Adyen, RWE, Talanx for European conviction list
Goldman Sachs added Adyen, RWE and Talanx to its European conviction list, with Adyen having the highest upside target.
02/09/2026 07:567 min read
Bond market sends warning of higher-for-longer rate era
Bond yields in major economies hit multi-year highs, signalling a shift to higher-for-longer interest rates amid persistent inflation and fiscal deficits.
02/09/2026 07:4112 min read
OpenAI to Release Astra Model After It Clears Critical Cybersecurity Bar
OpenAI confirmed its Astra model meets the Critical cybersecurity threshold and plans to release it with safeguards.
02/09/2026 07:2611 min read
OKX Imposes 15-Day AML Reviews on Gambling-Linked Deposits
OKX founder Star Xu said deposits from gambling-linked addresses will trigger AML reviews of 15 days or more, with possible account restrictions.
02/09/2026 06:268 min read
Dollar-yen pulls back after early climb to near five-week high
USD/JPY fell to 159.60 after earlier reaching 160.40, its highest since 31 July, raising questions about possible Tokyo rate checks.
02/09/2026 06:226 min read
Bitcoin's Bart Simpson Pattern Emerges Following August's 25% Surge
Bitcoin's price retreat after a 25% August rally forms a Bart Simpson pattern; analysts watch $75,800 level while spot demand weakens.
02/09/2026 05:568 min read
BOJ's Takata signals need for flexible policy options beyond gradual rate hikes
BOJ's Takata says the central bank should consider a broad range of policy options, not just gradual rate hikes of 0.25%.
02/09/2026 05:516 min read