Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
Andy Burnham will tell firms bidding for public contracts to prove they are creating jobs rather than meeting green and social targets in a bid to get more people into work.
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Ethereum Proposal Would Burn Staking Rewards to Zero if Half of ETH Is Staked
Ethereum developers have submitted a proposal that would charge every validator a deduction on each duty it is assigned and burn the ETH, with the deduction rising as more of the supply is staked until it cancels stakin…
Ex-LAPD Officer Gets Life Plus 15 Years Over $350K Bitcoin Robbery
A former Los Angeles police officer was sentenced Tuesday to life plus 15 years in state prison for a home invasion in which $350,000 in Bitcoin was taken from a teenager, the Los Angeles Times reported.
BlackRock brings tokenized money market funds to Europe via JPMorgan
JPMorgan’s Kinexys platform will tokenize select BlackRock money market fund shares denominated in pounds, euros and US dollars.
Top 5 Altcoins to Watch in August as Major Crypto Catalysts Approach
While the broader crypto market remains shaky, August is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year. Several blockchain upgrades, ETF developments, and product launches are scheduled over the coming weeks. A…
Russia Crypto Adoption Remains Low Despite Legalization Push
A new Rambler&Co survey reported by TASS found that 69% of Russians do not see any practical use cases for cryptocurrencies, even if they are fully legalized. The survey showed 52% of respondents were unsure how legaliz…
Binance Whale Inflows Hit Four-Month High
Bitcoin price continues to trade within the $60,000â$65,000 range as the Binance whale inflow ratio climbed to 0.52, its highest level in four months. The increase indicates that large holders are transferring more BT…
Why Pi Crypto Value is Up Today?
Pi crypto gained 3.19% over the past 24 hours to trade around $0.0859, outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market. The move appears to be driven primarily by market-wide risk appetite and Pi’s relatively lower liqu…
Will Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Rally After the Hormuz Deal?
A potential U.S.-Iran Hormuz agreement is back in focus after reports suggested Washington, Tehran, and Oman are close to a temporary deal to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The development pushed global …
ZEC Price Surges 6% as Fortitude Mining Expands Zcash Network
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Litecoin Hits Record MWEB Holdings as LitVM Surpasses 200 Million Transactions
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UK services sector returns to growth in July
The UK's economy returned to growth in May, but the expansion was modest as businesses were affected by the impact of the Iran war.
Crypto News Today: Franklin Templeton Joins Canton Network as Super Validator
Franklin Templeton, one of the worldâs largest asset managers with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, has joined the Canton Network as a Super Validator. The move comes after the company expanded its …
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
AI Enthusiast Bugs His Toddler's Sleepover and Feeds It to Claude—The Internet Bugs Back
Nicholas Charriere thought he had a heartwarming story. His daughter was spending her first night ever sharing a room with someone else, her toddler cousin. The two of them talked for over an hour in what he described a…
'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
Earnings call transcript: Coupang Q2 2026 beats EPS, stock falls after revenue miss
Coupang’s first quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, largely due to missed revenue and earnings expectations following a significant data incident late last year. Management identified the temporary…
Earnings call transcript: Kimco Realty tops Q2 2026 estimates, lifts outlook
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
Police Have Arrested 37 Americans Over AI Data Center Protests This Year
At least 37 people have been arrested this year during protests over AI data centers, according to a recent report from Futurism.