Gangs using Airbnb-type rentals as drug stash houses, top Belgian official says Flexible short-term bookings used to store and pack drugs and stash weapons and cash, says Ine Van Wymersch The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
Bitcoin slips to $64K, Ethereum below $1,900 amid crypto market volatility Bitcoin slipped below the $64,000 mark and Ethereum fell below $1,900 on Tuesday as crypto markets came under renewed pressure amid macroeconomic uncertainty and leveraged positioning, triggering another bout of volatility. Bitcoin was trading at $63,906, while Ethereum stood at $1,871. The Economic Times · Aug 11
Nifty price-to-book valuation hits pre-Covid level. Why the index is still not cheap Nifty's price-to-book ratio has dipped below three for the first time in years, highlighting a significant shift. Despite this, earnings remain at high valuations, suggesting minimal potential for multiple expansions. Future advancement in the market will depend more on profit enhancements instead of valuation adjustments. India's economic outlook looks promising,… The Economic Times · Aug 11
BSE’s Nifty50 hot seat may trigger $695 mn inflows. What this means for shareholders BSE will replace Wipro in the Nifty 50 from September 30, with Nuvama estimating $695 million inflows into BSE and $240 million outflows from Wipro. BSE shares are up 37% in 2026 despite a 6% monthly decline. The Economic Times · Aug 11
Why is market falling today? Sensex falls over 450 points, Nifty below 24,450. 4 key factors On Tuesday, Indian stock markets experienced a downturn influenced by increasing oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Nevertheless, the broader markets displayed resilience as small and midcap indices thrived. Foreign institutional investors found encouragement in favorable Q1 outcomes and a stable rupee, suggesting that the market could… The Economic Times · Aug 11
The Truth About Ripple's UK Treasury Role, and Why XRP Isn't Moving Scroll crypto Twitter this week and you'll see it in all caps: the UK Treasury has "crowned" Ripple, "government-level integration" is here, and even Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is supposedly backing XRP. International Business Times · Aug 11
Trump Media Expands Bitcoin Holdings to $900 Million While Reporting H1 Unrealized Losses — What to Know About Truth Social Owner's BTC Stash Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:DJT) reported Monday that it held more than $900 million worth of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) at the end of July. Benzinga · Aug 11
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Dip, but Dogecoin Gains as US-Iran Tensions Persist: Analyst Says 'Next Sell-Off Soon' as Risk 'Predominates' on BTC Chart Leading cryptocurrencies traded in the red alongside stocks on Monday as uncertainty on Iran negotiations kept risk appetite in check. Benzinga · Aug 11
Bitcoin's Rarest Bottom Signal in 15 Years Settles August 31: Here's What to Watch A signal that has appeared only three times in 15 years and landed on a major Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bottom each time is completing on August 31, according to a prominent analyst. Benzinga · Aug 10
Michael Saylor's Strategy Sells More Bitcoin, Increasing Its Cash Stockpile To $4.6 Billion. Its Stock Is Dropping. Strategy sold nearly $109 million worth of Bitcoin and more than $650 million of its own shares last week as Michael Saylor's company continues a major shift toward managing its increasingly complex capital structure. International Business Times · Aug 10
New York Attorney General Warns of Gold Bar Scam That Has Cost Victims More Than $100 Million New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert on August 7, 2026, warning New Yorkers about an increasingly common fraud known as the “gold bar scam,” which disproportionately targets older adults. The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 10
Government Imposter Scams: How to Verify an IRS, SSA, or Medicare Contact A call from the IRS, Social Security Administration, or Medicare can grab attention fast, especially when the caller claims something needs fixing today. The good news: an official-looking message does not automatically mean a scam, but a convincing voice, familiar agency name, or official-looking number does not prove legitimacy either. The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 10
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday Indian stock markets opened muted this week as global worries tempered investor sentiment. Strong first-quarter earnings provided some support, offsetting geopolitical tensions. Analysts noted softer US jobs data, shifting focus to inflation readings for rate direction. The Economic Times · Aug 10
Strategy dumps yet more Bitcoin, latest $109 million sell-off comes amid a seven-week buying hiatus The company’s fourth Bitcoin sale since June underscores its push to build cash and reassure investors. Fortune · Aug 10
The Economic Times · Aug 10 NSE indices rejig: Vodafone Idea, Wipro part of major changes in Nifty Next 50 and Nifty 100. Check full list NSE Indices announced major semi-annual rejig changes across Nifty 500, Nifty 100 and Nifty Next 50, effective September 30. BSE, Polycab, Hitachi Energy India, Vodafone Idea and Wipro will enter key indices, while several companies face exclusion.
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 Nicole Kidman's Rumoured New Man Michael Reinstein Revealed to Have a $2.4m (£1.7m) FTC Settlement Past Nicole Kidman's rumoured new partner Michael Reinstein controls a massive global business empire, but the Beverly Hills investor's corporate past also includes a major $2.4 million (£1.7m) FTC settlement.
Benzinga · Aug 10 Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says ‘Crypto Doesn’t Get Enough Credit’ for Unlocking Global Financial Access With Stablecoins, DeFi and Bitcoin Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong argued that crypto has already expanded financial access globally by bringing dollar-based payments, decentralized credit, stock exposure and an alternative store of wealth to people outside traditional financial systems.
The Economic Times · Aug 10 Bitcoin holds near $65K as $1.1 billion crypto ETF inflows lift sentiment; CPI in focus Bitcoin is trading near the $65,000 mark after a volatile week, with US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attracting around $1.1 billion in combined net inflows. Analysts say crypto markets are turning cautiously constructive, but the upcoming US CPI data could determine the next move, with key support and resistance…
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 Drake Goes Viral After Barking on Command for 'Goth Baddie' During His Kick Livestream Dating Show Drake went viral after barking on command for goth streamer Pinkchyu during a live Kick dating show, later choosing her as his 'wife' and promising to buy her mother a house.
The Economic Times · Aug 10 Stock Market: Senate moves to advance Crypto Clarity Act in major win for Trump, industry US Senate Majority Leader John Thune has moved to advance the Clarity Act, a proposed framework for regulating cryptocurrencies. The bill could face a 60-vote hurdle in the Senate, with Democrats seeking stronger safeguards. Its passage would mark another major crypto policy win for President Donald Trump.
Bangkok Post · Aug 10 Chinese syndicate aide arrested in B54bn crypto laundering case A suspected right-hand man of a Chinese crime boss has been arrested in Bangkok in connection with an online fraud and money laundering network believed to have washed more than 54 million baht through cryptocurrency.
Benzinga · Aug 10 Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Received $100 Million Investment From Money Laundering Suspect: Report Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial reportedly received a $100 million investment from Guren “Bobby” Zhou, a businessman currently under investigation for allegations of money laundering.
Benzinga · Aug 10 Anthony Scaramucci Claps Back at Anti-Crypto Activist's Comments Linking Clarity Act Failure to Trump's 'Corruption' — 'Nothing Stops Bitcoin' SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci hit back on Sunday at actor-turned-cryptocurrency critic Ben McKenzie for celebrating the CLARITY Act’s Senate defeat, saying nothing can stop Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).
Benzinga · Aug 10 Bitcoin Gains, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide as US-Iran Standoff Continues: Analyst Says BTC 'Ready for a Breakout' to $73,000 Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stock futures on Sunday evening as investors weighed U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts to reach a peace agreement.
The Economic Times · Aug 10 Nifty at 25,100 next? Anand James explains the level bulls must first conquer James also shares his outlook for Bank Nifty, explains how the closing auction session is changing derivatives trading, and assesses the prospects for Ather Energy and Siemens Energy India after their recent rallies.