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French Power Prices Surge 22% Amid Heatwave, Nuclear Cuts

France's day-ahead power prices jumped nearly 22% due to a heatwave curbing nuclear output. EDF predicts a 7.3 GW cut in generation.

Diesel Prices Surge: IEA Warns of Two-Speed Fuel Recovery

IEA data reveals a 'two-speed recovery' in global fuel prices. Diesel remains 14% above pre-war levels, surging due to refinery strikes and supply jitters.

Pokémon Cards: From Collectible to Crypto Asset Boom

Pokémon cards are now a multi-billion-dollar market, outperforming the S&P 500. Crypto aims to revolutionise how they trade.

Crypto-Friendly Erebor Bank Seeks £1.2bn Funding Boost

Crypto-friendly Erebor Bank is in talks to raise $1.5 billion (£1.2bn) at a $9.5 billion valuation, boosting its lending capacity.

Crypto’s US Future: Key Democrat Women May Shape Policy

Key Democrat women like Maxine Waters, Shontel Brown, and Elizabeth Warren could significantly impact US crypto legislation if their party gains control.

UK Analysis: China's Teapot Refiners Boost Iran Oil Imports

China's independent 'teapot' refiners are poised to significantly ramp up Iranian oil purchases as their stockpiles hit a decade low.

Uniper's Profits Soar as Germany Plans Privatisation

Uniper's adjusted net income more than doubled in H1 2026 as Germany prepares to sell the energy giant it bailed out in 2022.

Hormuz Shipping Declines Amid Stalled Iran Deal Talks

Hormuz Strait shipping traffic plummets to just six vessels on Monday as hopes for a US-Iran deal once again fade, impacting global commodity routes.

Coinbase Establishes Tokenisation Hub in Abu Dhabi

Coinbase secures regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi to launch an international tokenisation hub, boosting its UAE presence and global digital asset push.

Ravencoin Rolls Back History After Critical Block Flaw

Ravencoin faces a potential four-day transaction rollback due to a critical block flaw, causing RVN price drops and exchange halts.

Australian Regulator Suspends Cryptolink, Shuts 96 Crypto ATMs

Australia's AUSTRAC has suspended Cryptolink's registration, forcing 96 crypto ATMs offline due to AML concerns and non-compliance, signalling increased scrutiny.

Oil Prices Surge as US-Iran Peace Hopes Diminish

Oil prices surged today as US-Iran peace talks faltered, sparking supply concerns. Brent crude hit $89.26, WTI $83.58. TradeRadarNews reports.

Libya Considers Force Majeure Amid Zawiya Oil Attacks

Libya's National Oil Corporation may declare force majeure on oil exports from Zawiya terminal after drone attacks, impacting global crude prices.

UK Power Demand Fuels Record Global Gas Turbine Orders

Global gas turbine orders hit a record high in Q2, up 29% from Q1 and 71% year-on-year, as power demand surges. Siemens Energy led with 12.5 GW.

BIP-110 Bitcoin Fork Stalls, Six-Year Fix Ahead

Bitcoin's BIP-110 fork stalls over 300 blocks behind BTC. Inherited high mining difficulty and lack of value means a fix is six years away. Miners lack incentive.

BTCPay Offers £150k Bounty After Bitcoin Server Exploit

BTCPay Server offers a £150,000 bounty for stolen bitcoin recovery after an exploit drained merchant Lightning wallets. Learn more about the breach.

UK Investors Eye Tokenised Commercial Ship Finance

Blockchain tech poised to revolutionise commercial ship finance, opening up the $680B market to wider institutional capital. UK investors take note.

Iraq Oil Exports Resume via Turkey: A Fragile Truce?

Iraq’s oil exports via Turkey resume, allowing 750,000 bpd. This vital one-year deal is fragile, facing Kurdistan export disputes and arbitration demands.

Bitcoin Whales Accumulate: BTC Price Surge Expected?

Bitcoin's 'strong hands' are accumulating, with wallets holding over 10,000 BTC hitting a 6-month high. This often precedes major price moves.

UK Diesel Crunch Deepens: Winter Fuel Fuel Crisis Looms

UK diesel supply crunch worsens as winter nears. Russian export bans, refinery issues, and high US demand push prices up 40%, threatening key industries.

Colombia Reboots Oil & Gas Amid Energy Strategy Shift

Colombia's new president plans to revive oil and gas exploration, allowing regulated fracking and boosting Ecopetrol, after a four-year renewable energy push saw profits fall.

Hormuz Strait Crisis: UK Markets Face Prolonged Disruptions

Hormuz Strait disruptions continue, keeping Brent oil near $85. UK markets face prolonged supply chain stress, rising shipping costs & inflation.

Strategy Builds Cash Reserves: More Than Just Bitcoin for UK Investors

Strategy builds a $4.75 billion cash cushion, acknowledging traditional UK investors prioritise cash liquidity over Bitcoin alone, evolving into a digital credit platform.

Bitwise: Circle Undervalued Amid £Trillion Stablecoin Boom

Bitwise's Ryan Rasmussen suggests Circle is significantly undervalued as the stablecoin market heads towards trillions, predicting it will become a payments giant.

Trump Media's Bitcoin Losses Hit £280m Amid Crypto Slump

Trump Media's Bitcoin holdings shrank, leading to £280 million in crypto losses. Its Cronos position also fell sharply in value.

Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Energy Security Economics

The Hormuz Crisis has fundamentally reshaped global energy economics. Investors are now prioritising secure market access, boosting producers in Brazil, Guyana, Canada, and the US.

US Abandons Offshore Wind for Gas: A Risky Energy Bet

The US is diverting $4bn from offshore wind to gas projects, risking higher fuel price volatility and falling behind global clean tech leaders.

Greenland Warns Trump-Backed Firm Over Arctic Drilling

Greenland warns a Trump-linked Texas oil firm over unauthorised Arctic drilling plans. The Jameson Land project faces regulatory hurdles.

Strategy Sells Bitcoin & MSTR Shares to Boost Reserves

Strategy sold 1,690 Bitcoin for $108.6m to repurchase preferred shares and raised $653m via MSTR stock sales, boosting USD reserves to $4.65bn.

Solstice Finance Launches First Solana STRC Product

Solstice Finance launches strcUSX on Solana, offering UK DeFi users structured exposure to Strategy's STRC preferred stock dividends and price risk.

Ukraine War: Russia's Fuel Grip on Central Asia Weakens

Ukraine war's drone impact on Russia's refineries weakens Moscow's fuel grip on Central Asia, forcing nations to diversify energy supplies.

Russia Boosts Nuclear Workforce at Iran's Bushehr Plant

Russia ramps up its workforce at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, deploying more specialists to accelerate construction of two new reactors amid geopolitical tensions.

Trump Faces UK Pressure on US Oil Export Restrictions

Trump faces mounting pressure to curb US oil exports amid high fuel prices. Experts warn restrictions may not ease domestic costs and could disrupt global markets.

Bitmine Slows ETH Buys, Shifts to Share Buybacks Amid Easing UK Market

Bitmine Immersion, a major Ethereum treasury firm, drastically slows ETH purchases, shifting focus to significant share buybacks amid easing financial conditions.

Jupiter's Lend v2: Solana DeFi Innovation Doubles Yields

Grayscale Halts Cardano, Polkadot, Hedera ETF Plans

Grayscale Investments has withdrawn plans for Cardano, Polkadot, and Hedera ETFs. The crypto asset manager confirmed it won't proceed with the offerings.

Ukraine Drone Strike: 12 Dead at Russian Oil Hub Attack

Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Tatarstan region kills 12, injuring 39, hitting a major oil refinery. One of the deadliest attacks on Russian energy.

Hungary's Nuclear Power Restored as Danube Levels Rise

Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant to resume production as Danube River levels recover after severe drought and heatwaves.

Kazakhstan Eyes New Oil Export Routes Amid Black Sea Threats

Kazakhstan is exploring new oil export routes via Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey to bypass Black Sea threats from drone strikes.

Bitcoin's BIP-110: Pure Free Market Capitalism on Display

Bitcoin's BIP-110 saga showcased pure free-market capitalism, as a proposed fork failed due to distributed consensus and market forces.

FCA drafts rules for tokenised gold: London's dominance at stake

The FCA is drafting new rules for tokenised gold, aiming to maintain London's dominance in global gold trading amidst growing competition from China.

Coinsbuy Crypto Exchange Hacked: £6.3m Lost in Dual Attack

Coinsbuy crypto exchange loses £6.3m in a coordinated TRON and Ethereum blockchain attack. Funds routed via FixedFloat; investigation ongoing.

Oil Prices Surge as Iran Escalates Hormuz Demands

Oil prices surge today as Iran hardens demands over the Strait of Hormuz, sparking global energy market concerns. WTI and Brent Crude rise.

Hormuz Tensions Rise: Tanker Attacked Off Oman Coast

Hormuz tensions surge as another tanker is reportedly attacked and set on fire off the coast of Oman. Unconfirmed reports spark global concern.

ADNOC Gas to Invest $8.2 Billion in Growth & Expansion

ADNOC Gas announces an ambitious $8.2 billion investment for strategic expansion, bolstering its role in the global energy market.

Bitcoin Surges Past £51,000 as CLARITY Act Delayed

Bitcoin surges past $65,000 (£51,000) despite US Senate's CLARITY Act delay. Strong spot ETF inflows and a softer dollar boost crypto market.

Robinhood Launches AI Crypto Trading & ISA in UK

Robinhood launches an AI-powered app in the UK, offering zero-fee crypto trading, Stocks and Shares ISAs, and advanced market insights.

Mastercard Acquires BVNK: Stablecoin Market Heats Up

Mastercard acquires stablecoin firm BVNK for £1.4 billion, beating Coinbase and Visa in a strategic move for the digital currency market.

Trump's Jones Act Waiver: No Quick Fix for UK Petrol Prices

Trump's potential Jones Act waiver likely won't cut UK petrol prices, despite US domestic fuel concerns and political pressure on oil giants.