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BREAKINGTrump announces ‘historic’ agreement for US stake in Venezuela oil reserves

Bitcoin’s Failed $81,000 Breakout Puts $75,000 Back in Play

Bitcoin is trading near $78,000 after a sharp rejection above $81,000 on Aug. 28, leaving $77,000 support and $80,000 resistance as the key weekend levels. A break below $77,000 could open the mid-$75,000s, while a sustained move above $80,000 would revive targets near $81,300 and $82,000–$83,000. Kevin Warsh’s remarks raised September rate-hike odds and added pressure to the market.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 12:40

Bitcoin’s Failed $81,000 Breakout Puts $75,000 Back in Play
Bitcoin’s Failed $81,000 Breakout Puts $75,000 Back in Play

Trump boasts of US takeover of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States had secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves through a private-business partnership. Details remain undisclosed, while Venezuelan officials prepare to grant US firms new exploration and production rights amid possible legal and constitutional challenges.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-29 12:35

Trump boasts of US takeover of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves
Trump boasts of US takeover of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves
  • Trump says US will control a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves
    Trump says US will control a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves

    President Donald Trump announced on Friday an unprecedented US effort to take control of one-fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. He is betting American companies can revive the OPEC member’s battered energy sector while adding crude supplies to help lower US fuel prices.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-29 08:55Original
  • Trump says US struck deal to control Venezuela’s 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

    Donald Trump says the US has reached a deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves. He has long been open about wanting the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American country.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-08-29 06:18Original
  • What is in the US-Venezuela ‘biggest oil deal in world history’?
    What is in the US-Venezuela ‘biggest oil deal in world history’?

    US President Donald Trump says the United States and Venezuela have reached the “biggest oil deal in world history,” giving Washington control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil. Critics describe the agreement as predatory.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-29 04:16Original
  • Trump: US Secures Some Venezuelan Oil Reserves, Warsh Speaks, More
    Trump: US Secures Some Venezuelan Oil Reserves, Warsh Speaks, More

    Bloomberg News Now covers Trump’s statement that the US has secured some Venezuelan oil reserves, along with remarks by Warsh and other top stories. The report is updated throughout the day and focuses on global business news.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-08-29 03:30Original
  • Trump: US Secures Some Venezuelan Oil Reserves, Warsh Speaks, More
    Trump: US Secures Some Venezuelan Oil Reserves, Warsh Speaks, More

    Bloomberg News Now highlights Donald Trump’s statement that the US has secured some Venezuelan oil reserves, remarks by Warsh, and other leading stories. The audio report is updated throughout the day with global business news.

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    BBloomberg News★☆☆☆☆2026-08-29 03:00Original
  • Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela
    Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela

    Donald Trump says the United States has secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves in a deal intended to revive the country’s energy industry and increase crude supplies to US refineries. The arrangement could bring about $209bn to Venezuela’s treasury, but its structure and implementation remain undisclosed and may face legal and constitutional challenges.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-29 02:32Original
  • Trump announces ‘historic’ US-Venezuela oil deal, says it will lower gas prices
    Trump announces ‘historic’ US-Venezuela oil deal, says it will lower gas prices

    President Donald Trump said the United States and Venezuela have reached a deal that would give the U.S. majority control of billions of barrels in Venezuela’s oil reserves and lower gas prices.

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    AABC News★★★★☆2026-08-29 01:32Original
  • President Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’
    President Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’

    President Trump says the United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil at no cost to American taxpayers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls it a “huge win” for both American and Venezuelan people.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-08-29 01:30Original
  • Trump Says US Secures Control of Some Venezuelan Oil Reserves
    Trump Says US Secures Control of Some Venezuelan Oil Reserves

    The US is poised to gain majority control of a vast share of Venezuela’s oil wealth in an unprecedented arrangement, officials say. The move would create the world’s second-largest private oil company by reserves and secure American petroleum supplies for decades, according to the excerpt.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-29 01:30Original
  • US-Venezuela oil deal to develop 17 fields, Rodriguez says

    Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez says the US-Venezuela oil cooperation agreement covers 17 strategic fields with proven reserves of 65 billion barrels. It envisages more than $100 billion in investment and over $209 billion in state tax revenue, while contributing to economic growth, hemispheric energy security and greater market balance. Donald Trump said the deal gives the US majority control of those reserves.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-29 01:06Original
  • Trump says US will take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil

    Donald Trump says the US will take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil, adding that a joint venture between the two countries will lower petrol prices for Americans.

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    FFinancial Times★★★★☆2026-08-29 00:16Original
  • Trump announces ‘historic’ agreement for US stake in Venezuela oil reserves
    BREAKINGTrump announces ‘historic’ agreement for US stake in Venezuela oil reserves

    Washington and Caracas said Friday they had reached a “historic” oil deal granting the United States majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s reserves.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-29 00:05Original
  • Trump says US and Venezuela reach ‘historic’ oil deal
    Trump says US and Venezuela reach ‘historic’ oil deal

    President Donald Trump says the US has agreed with Venezuela to control a majority of more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves. He says the transaction will expand America’s oil supply and lower gas prices. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a “huge win” for both countries, while details remain undisclosed.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-08-28 23:54Original
  • Trump says US has reached oil agreement with Venezuela

    President Donald Trump said the United States has reached an oil agreement with Venezuela. He said the move would more than double U.S. oil reserves, increase supply and lower gas prices.

    United StatesVenezuelaoil agreementenergy supply

    CCNN★★★★☆2026-08-28 23:46Original
  • Trump says U.S. struck deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
    Trump says U.S. struck deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

    President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States had reached an agreement with Venezuela to take control of the country’s 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-08-28 23:44Original
  • Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela
    Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela

    Donald Trump announced a new oil agreement with Venezuela, saying the US would gain “majority” control of more than 65bn barrels of proven reserves. Marco Rubio called it a major win for both countries, while a Venezuelan opposition figure denounced the deal as a “massive land grab.”

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-28 23:34Original
  • Trump says U.S. reaches deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves

    U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration had reached a sweeping agreement with Venezuela. If carried out, the deal could give the U.S. access, at a cost, to vast quantities of the South American country’s untapped oil reserves.

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    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-08-28 23:31Original
  • Trump hails major oil deal with Venezuela
    Trump hails major oil deal with Venezuela

    US President Donald Trump said Washington and Caracas had agreed for the United States to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil without cost to US taxpayers. He said the deal was negotiated by Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth and interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, calling it the biggest oil deal in world history.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-08-28 23:23Original
  • Trump says US struck deal to control Venezuela’s oil reserves

    President Donald Trump said the United States reached an agreement with Venezuela giving Washington majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of the country’s proven oil reserves. He called it the biggest oil deal in world history and said it would expand US supplies and lower gasoline prices.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-28 23:20Original
  • Trump says US has deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
    Trump says US has deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

    President Donald Trump says the United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-08-28 23:09Original
  • Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
    Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

    Trump announced a deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-08-28 23:06Original
  • Trump says U.S. has entered oil agreement with Venezuela
    Trump says U.S. has entered oil agreement with Venezuela

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States had entered into an oil agreement with Venezuela.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-28 23:05Original
  • US and Venezuela enter into ‘biggest oil deal in world history’
    US and Venezuela enter into ‘biggest oil deal in world history’

    Venezuela’s interim President Rodriguez and US Energy Secretary Wright tour oil facilities as the two countries enter what is described as the “biggest oil deal in world history.”

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-08-28 23:00Original

Bank of Russia may pause key rate cuts at next meeting — Aksakov

Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the State Duma Financial Market Committee, said the Bank of Russia could pause rate cuts at its September meeting. He said the longer-term trend remains downward and that a rate of 13% or lower by the end of 2026 is possible, though not the baseline scenario.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 12:28

Bank of Russia may pause key rate cuts at next meeting — Aksakov

Russian icebreaker fleet may boost NSR popularity in Arctic — Kobyakov

Russia plans to build 14 more icebreakers by 2030, Eastern Economic Forum official Anton Kobyakov said. He said the country’s 42 ice-class vessels, including eight nuclear-powered ships, together with Arctic warming could extend the commercial shipping season and help make the Northern Sea Route more widely used.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 12:17

Russian icebreaker fleet may boost NSR popularity in Arctic — Kobyakov

Cryptocurrency trading in Russia may reach $46.43 bln in first year

Cryptocurrency trading in Russia is expected to remain below 4 trillion rubles ($46.43 billion) in its first year and could reach about 7.5 trillion rubles ($87.06 billion) by 2029, Sberbank Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov said. The estimate is conservative because many transactions will continue through crypto exchange services rather than exchanges, while the new law takes effect on September 1.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 12:12

Cryptocurrency trading in Russia may reach $46.43 bln in first year

New hybrid car sales may reach record 10% market share in Russia by end of 2026 — Autostat

Autostat head Sergey Tselikov says hybrids could account for as much as 10% of Russia’s new-car market in a fall month or in December if more mass-market models become available. He forecasts a 7-8% share for the full year, up from 5% since the start of the year.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 11:39

New hybrid car sales may reach record 10% market share in Russia by end of 2026 — Autostat

How US-Canada Talks Turned Into a Tough-to-End Trade War

The abrupt collapse of trade talks between the US and Canada sharply intensified tensions, prompting President Donald Trump to order Lake Ontario renamed “Lake America” on US maps.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-29 11:30

How US-Canada Talks Turned Into a Tough-to-End Trade War
How US-Canada Talks Turned Into a Tough-to-End Trade War

Swiss wealth managers urge delay to ownership register after Liechtenstein hack

Swiss wealth managers are calling for a delay to an ownership register after a hack in Liechtenstein, raising cybersecurity concerns about a list containing the ultimate owners of more than 500,000 companies and other entities.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 11:00

Swiss wealth managers urge delay to ownership register after Liechtenstein hack

Alex Gerko earned a record £895mn from XTX in 2025

Alex Gerko, one of the UK’s richest people, received a record £895mn payout from trading firm XTX in 2025, 31% more than the previous year.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 10:12

Alex Gerko earned a record £895mn from XTX in 2025

WorldUS military families ride an 'emotional roller coaster' six months into Iran war

Six months after the United States went to war with Iran, Courtney Sanders has been helping soldiers’ families cope with the gaps left by their absent loved ones.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 10:10

US military families ride an 'emotional roller coaster' six months into Iran war
US military families ride an 'emotional roller coaster' six months into Iran war
  • Iran’s leaders acknowledge war’s economic toll, pledge diplomacy and defence
    MAJORIran’s leaders acknowledge war’s economic toll, pledge diplomacy and defence

    Iran’s president says US sanctions and a naval blockade have cut the country’s exports and imports by nearly 35 percent. As inflation, unemployment and trade disruption worsen, Tehran says it will pursue diplomacy alongside defence and maintain what it calls control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-29 10:09Original
  • Six months after the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the war’s effects reverberate worldwide

    Six months after the United States and Israel launched their first strikes on Iran, the war’s physical, financial and emotional effects have spread from Tehran across the world, reaching the large Iranian community in the United States.

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    CCNN★★★★☆2026-08-29 09:30Original
  • Six months into the Iran war, a new Gulf security architecture is emerging
    Six months into the Iran war, a new Gulf security architecture is emerging

    Six months into the Iran war, Gulf states are moving toward a layered security system built on overlapping partnerships. They are deepening cooperation among themselves and with partners including Türkiye, European states and Pakistan, while the United States remains central rather than being replaced.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-29 06:11Original
  • War weighs on Iran’s economy as US intensifies sanctions
    War weighs on Iran’s economy as US intensifies sanctions

    Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic costs of the war with the United States. The supreme leader urged the government to tackle hardship, while the president said foreign trade had fallen 35% because of American sanctions and the blockade.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-29 02:10Original
  • UN urges US and Iran to resume talks as war enters sixth month
    MAJORUN urges US and Iran to resume talks as war enters sixth month

    UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the United States and Iran to resume meaningful negotiations to end their six-month conflict diplomatically. The UN supports mediation by Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, while warning that the war, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions are worsening humanitarian and economic consequences.

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    CCGTN★★★★★2026-08-29 02:09Original

Is the 60-40 portfolio dead?

Inflation has undermined bonds’ role as a reliable portfolio diversifier, raising questions about the future of the traditional 60-40 strategy.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 09:30

Is the 60-40 portfolio dead?

Reality check for China’s carmakers as authorities demand quality over tech

China’s shrinking car market is facing another setback as regulators move to police the high-tech features carmakers use to drive sales. A nationwide inspection of the quality of Chinese-made cars could prompt some consumers to delay purchases, worsening the bearish outlook among dealers and analysts.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 09:00

Reality check for China’s carmakers as authorities demand quality over tech
Reality check for China’s carmakers as authorities demand quality over tech

Russia’s Far East discovers 105 solid mineral deposits this year

Russia’s Far Eastern Federal District has added reserves from 105 newly discovered solid mineral deposits to the state balance since the start of the year, Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov told TASS. The Televeyem gold deposit in Chukotka contains 26.7 metric tons of gold and 292 metric tons of silver. Reserves at 150 previously known deposits also increased after reassessment and related work.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 08:07

Russia’s Far East discovers 105 solid mineral deposits this year

In Ohio, Canada-U.S. trade war sparks anger and uncertainty

Youngstown, Ohio, is in the OH-6 congressional district, which exports more than US$820 million in goods to Canada each year. Although the escalating tariffs do not affect every import and export, a prolonged trade war could put some businesses in exposed sectors at risk.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 08:00

In Ohio, Canada-U.S. trade war sparks anger and uncertainty

Crypto ETFs appeared to hit $10B in hours, but filings reveal where the money came from

US spot Ethereum ETFs appeared to open with $10.36 billion in assets, but nearly all of that amount came from converting crypto already held by Grayscale trusts rather than fresh institutional buying. The analysis distinguishes seed capital, legacy-asset conversions, post-launch creations and redemptions, and assets under management—figures often combined in headline ETF totals.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 07:10

Crypto ETFs appeared to hit $10B in hours, but filings reveal where the money came from
Crypto ETFs appeared to hit $10B in hours, but filings reveal where the money came from

Russia-Thailand trade could eventually exceed $10-15 bln, ambassador says

Trade between Russia and Thailand could eventually surpass $10-15 billion if existing barriers are removed, Russian Ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin told TASS. The countries agreed to focus on payment and settlement arrangements and eliminate obstacles to normal economic cooperation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 06:50

Russia-Thailand trade could eventually exceed $10-15 bln, ambassador says

‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years

Europe is heading into the colder months with gas storage at its lowest level in 13 years. EU facilities were 63% full in the last week of August, well below the recent average of 80%, raising fears of sharper winter price volatility. The UK may be especially exposed because it has limited domestic storage and relies heavily on imports.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-29 05:00

‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years

Germany risks missing gas-storage target as industry faces cold-winter threat

Germany is on course to miss its November gas-storage target if injections remain at their current rate, the country’s storage association warns. There is no immediate shortage, but depleted reserves combined with an exceptionally cold winter could put industrial production at risk.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 05:00

Germany risks missing gas-storage target as industry faces cold-winter threat

Forget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold

Young consumers are increasingly choosing cold drinks they can customise, prompting coffee and fast-food chains to chase the trend. Starbucks says three out of four drinks it sells are now cold, and the category has become central to its US sales and turnaround strategy.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 04:30

Forget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold
Forget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold

Bitcoin wallets untouched for a decade move $40 million, mostly avoiding exchanges

Six Bitcoin wallets that had been dormant for a decade moved $40 million this month. Galaxy’s data shows dormant-coin activity at its lowest level since 2022, with 2026 on track to total less than half of last year’s amount.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 04:30

Bitcoin wallets untouched for a decade move $40 million, mostly avoiding exchanges
Bitcoin wallets untouched for a decade move $40 million, mostly avoiding exchanges

Ruble share in foreign-trade settlements reaches record 60% in Q2 2026

The ruble accounted for nearly 60% of Russia’s foreign-trade settlements in the second quarter of 2026, a record share, State Duma Financial Market Committee Chairman Anatoly Aksakov said. Currencies from unfriendly countries fell to 11.6%. He said Russia is building layered protection against sanctions shocks through direct correspondent ties, alternative payment routes and digital-finance channels.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 03:15

Ruble share in foreign-trade settlements reaches record 60% in Q2 2026

JPMorgan executive says mainland curbs will not threaten Hong Kong’s long-term wealth hub status

Recent Beijing restrictions on cross-border investment and a tax change targeting overseas insurance gains may cause short-term uncertainty, but they will not weaken Hong Kong’s long-term competitiveness as a major wealth management hub, JPMorgan Chase Hong Kong CEO and North Asia chair Kwang Kam-shing says. She remains optimistic about Asia’s financial sector.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 02:00

JPMorgan executive says mainland curbs will not threaten Hong Kong’s long-term wealth hub status
JPMorgan executive says mainland curbs will not threaten Hong Kong’s long-term wealth hub status

Bond yields may reflect AI productivity gains, JPMorgan Private Bank says

Long-term bond yields may be rising because investors expect an AI-driven productivity boom, rather than solely because of worries about inflation and growing government debt, said Jacob Manoukian, JPMorgan Private Bank’s U.S. head of investment strategy.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 01:30

Bond yields may reflect AI productivity gains, JPMorgan Private Bank says
Bond yields may reflect AI productivity gains, JPMorgan Private Bank says

Chevron to complete deal in Venezuela to migrate, expand oil projects, sources say

Chevron is close to finalizing negotiations to move all of its oil joint ventures in Venezuela into the country’s new energy framework, two sources familiar with the talks said. The arrangement would give the U.S. oil major greater operational control and enable expansions of key oilfields.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-29 00:50

Chevron to complete deal in Venezuela to migrate, expand oil projects, sources say
Chevron to complete deal in Venezuela to migrate, expand oil projects, sources say
  • Rubio says oil deal with US could attract $100 billion investment to Venezuela

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said an oil agreement with the United States could help Venezuela attract about $100 billion in private investment and support the reconstruction of its economy. He said the deal would also secure stable, low-cost oil reserves for the US and help lower gas prices. Trump had earlier announced majority US control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven reserves.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-29 00:13Original

Moody’s revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive

Moody’s changed Nigeria’s outlook from “stable” to “positive” on Friday, citing higher foreign-exchange reserves and stronger-than-expected economic growth that have improved the country’s ability to withstand external shocks.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 00:20

Moody’s revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive
Moody’s revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive

What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans

Donald Trump and Mark Carney have announced tariffs on each other’s countries, escalating the US-Canada trade conflict. Higher duties could raise prices for vehicles, metals, lumber, construction materials and household goods, adding pressure to supply chains, manufacturers and housing costs. Canada has targeted products where consumers can more easily switch to domestic alternatives.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-29 00:15

What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans

Capital B’s €21 million Bitcoin raise carries heavy warrant dilution risk

Bitcoin treasury company Capital B announced a private placement of 36,219,070 shares at €0.58 per unit to raise about €21.01 million and help buy 270 more Bitcoin. The immediate Bitcoin backing per diluted share would remain nearly flat, but full exercise of the attached warrants could reduce that ratio by 24.1% from its pre-placement level.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 23:20

Capital B’s €21 million Bitcoin raise carries heavy warrant dilution risk
Capital B’s €21 million Bitcoin raise carries heavy warrant dilution risk

Court rules Kalshi sports bets aren’t “swaps,” just gambling by another name

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled unanimously that Nevada may block prediction market Kalshi from offering sports bets. The three Trump-appointed judges said the federal Commodity Exchange Act does not preempt Nevada gambling laws covering sports-event contracts offered by Kalshi, Crypto.com and Robinhood.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 22:14

Court rules Kalshi sports bets aren’t “swaps,” just gambling by another name
Court rules Kalshi sports bets aren’t “swaps,” just gambling by another name

Trans Mountain CEO says US trade rift adds urgency to Canada’s oil pipeline plan

The CEO of government-owned Trans Mountain said on Friday that the breakdown of trade talks with the United States has made it more urgent for Canada to plan a new oil pipeline to its west coast.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 21:50

Trans Mountain CEO says US trade rift adds urgency to Canada’s oil pipeline plan
Trans Mountain CEO says US trade rift adds urgency to Canada’s oil pipeline plan

US-Canada trade war fuels fears of a Canadian recession

Analysts warn that Canada could lose 100,000 jobs under current tariffs and fall into recession if the USMCA ends. Tit-for-tat measures are expected to hurt businesses in both countries, with Canada particularly exposed because of its reliance on exports to the United States.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 21:39

US-Canada trade war fuels fears of a Canadian recession
US-Canada trade war fuels fears of a Canadian recession

Ethena targets $120 trillion stock market for yields five times higher than Bitcoin

Ethena plans to extend USDe’s basis-trading strategy into equity perpetual futures, where funding rates have recently been far above Bitcoin’s. The move seeks a new source of returns after falling crypto funding rates weakened the strategy that helped USDe grow, with the synthetic dollar now near $4.04 billion versus a peak of about $15 billion.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 21:30

Ethena targets $120 trillion stock market for yields five times higher than Bitcoin
Ethena targets $120 trillion stock market for yields five times higher than Bitcoin

Investors encouraged by Warsh’s inflation stance but unsure about Fed action

Investors were encouraged Friday by new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s expressed determination to curb high inflation. However, many on Wall Street remained uncertain about how the U.S. central bank will respond to economic shifts in the coming months.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 21:15

Investors encouraged by Warsh’s inflation stance but unsure about Fed action
Investors encouraged by Warsh’s inflation stance but unsure about Fed action

Canada's chief negotiator disputes U.S. account of failed trade talks

Canada’s chief U.S. trade negotiator is challenging several American officials’ claims about why talks collapsed last week, including allegations that Canada made last-minute demands on autos and that U.S. negotiators were uninterested in French-language discoverability rules.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 21:00

Canada's chief negotiator disputes U.S. account of failed trade talks

Canadian dollar extends weekly decline despite sharp GDP gain

The Canadian dollar fell to a nine-day low against the U.S. dollar on Friday, extending its weekly decline. Investors questioned whether strong domestic GDP data would affect the Bank of Canada’s upcoming policy decision, while hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh also weighed on the currency.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 20:15

Canadian dollar extends weekly decline despite sharp GDP gain
Canadian dollar extends weekly decline despite sharp GDP gain

Ninth Circuit Deals Blow to Kalshi in Nevada Sports Betting Fight

The Ninth Circuit upheld a lower-court ruling that Kalshi failed to demonstrate that federal authority preempts Nevada’s power. The decision challenges Kalshi’s claim that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over the dispute.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 19:50

Ninth Circuit Deals Blow to Kalshi in Nevada Sports Betting Fight
Ninth Circuit Deals Blow to Kalshi in Nevada Sports Betting Fight

Rusal promises to ‘minimize the socioeconomic consequences’ of mothballing loss-making plants

Rusal plans to temporarily mothball several Russian raw-materials facilities, including the Pikalyovo alumina refinery, the Severouralsk bauxite mine, and plants in Bogoslovsk and the Urals, Kommersant reports. The sites lose the company $800 million annually, while restoring the division would require $1.8 billion. Rusal is seeking state support and warns of possible layoffs in company towns, including Pikalyovo, where plant closures triggered major unrest in 2009.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 19:13

Rusal promises to ‘minimize the socioeconomic consequences’ of mothballing loss-making plants
Rusal promises to ‘minimize the socioeconomic consequences’ of mothballing loss-making plants

Russian stocks close higher on Friday

Russian stocks ended Friday higher, with the ruble-denominated MOEX Index up 1.03% at 2,114.93 points and the dollar-denominated RTS Index gaining 1.45% to 778.32. The yuan rose 8 kopecks against the ruble to 12.9 rubles. Analysts expect further gradual ruble weakening and see room for the MOEX’s advance unless major negative news emerges.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 19:11

Russian stocks close higher on Friday

After selling all its Bitcoin to repay debt, AI firm seeks to rebuild an $827 million treasury from zero

AI education company Genius Group has proposed a $12.5 million perpetual preferred offering to restart a Bitcoin treasury targeted at $827 million by fiscal 2031. It previously sold its remaining Bitcoin and repaid $8.5 million in debt. Because proceeds would also fund an AI portfolio and dollar reserve, the initial Bitcoin allocation remains unknown, while key offering terms await approval.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 19:05

After selling all its Bitcoin to repay debt, AI firm seeks to rebuild an $827 million treasury from zero
After selling all its Bitcoin to repay debt, AI firm seeks to rebuild an $827 million treasury from zero

Argentina beef exports to US face test from Trump proposal

Argentina’s rapidly growing beef exports to the United States could face tougher competition after Washington moved to expand tariff-free access for suppliers, potentially giving neighboring cattle powerhouse Brazil a greater presence, according to a Friday report.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 19:01

Argentina beef exports to US face test from Trump proposal
Argentina beef exports to US face test from Trump proposal

Ukraine’s 2027 budget deficit could exceed forecast, Bloomberg reports

Ukraine’s 2027 budget deficit could surpass the IMF’s current projection of 17.8% of GDP if the conflict continues, potentially requiring additional EU aid, Bloomberg reported. Kyiv’s talks with the IMF have encountered politically sensitive demands, and a failure could cost Ukraine $5 billion in international assistance this year.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 18:56

Ukraine’s 2027 budget deficit could exceed forecast, Bloomberg reports

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sparks $488 million crypto liquidation cascade as rate-hike bets rise

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks pushed traders to raise the estimated chance of a September rate hike from about 35% to 60%. Bitcoin briefly fell below $77,000, while nearly $488 million in crypto derivatives positions were liquidated over 24 hours, affecting almost 98,000 traders and hitting long positions hardest.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 18:50

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sparks $488 million crypto liquidation cascade as rate-hike bets rise
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sparks $488 million crypto liquidation cascade as rate-hike bets rise

Wheat reaches $7.79 per bushel on CME, highest since February 2023

December 2026 wheat futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose to $7.79 per bushel, their first such level since February 15, 2023. By 5:30 p.m. Moscow time, the gain had narrowed to 2.07%, with the price at $7.76. Futures are up 22% since early August 2026.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 18:43

Wheat reaches $7.79 per bushel on CME, highest since February 2023

Why the US Wants an Even Bigger Role in Venezuela’s Oil Industry

Venezuela no longer produces oil at its former scale, but it still holds some of the world’s largest reserves. After the US seized then-President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, Washington restored diplomatic ties and began working with interim President Delcy Rodríguez’s government in Caracas. The relationship remains conditional, with Donald Trump calling Venezuela the “51st state” and saying the US will “rebuild” its underproducing oil industry.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 18:25

Why the US Wants an Even Bigger Role in Venezuela’s Oil Industry
Why the US Wants an Even Bigger Role in Venezuela’s Oil Industry