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Coinbase rolls out derivatives trading in the UK across crypto, stocks, commodities and FX
Coinbase has launched derivatives trading in the UK spanning crypto, stocks, commodities and foreign exchange, marking another step in its “Everything Exchange” strategy. Eligible investors can trade more than 170 contracts, after the platform previously opened 24/5 U.S. stock trading to all UK users. Coinbase shares closed down 3.2% at $148.68 on Monday, then rose 0.4% in Tuesday premarket trading. Bitcoin rebounded to $64,134, with trading volume jumping 45%.
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Hyundai Steel swings to Q2 2026 net profit as revenue rises to KRW 6.11 trillion
Hyundai Steel reported consolidated revenue of KRW 6.11 trillion ($4.40 billion) for the second quarter of 2026, up 6.4% quarter on quarter and 2.7% year on year, supported by higher sales volumes and improved prices for key products. Consolidated operating profit increased to KRW 58 billion from KRW 16 billion in the prior quarter, but fell from KRW 102 billion a year earlier. The company posted net profit of KRW 12 billion, reversing a net loss of KRW 39 billion in the first quarter.
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Russia’s August wheat exports seen falling to 3.0–3.4 million tonnes, lowest since 2016/17
Russia’s wheat exports in August are expected to fall to 3.0 million to 3.4 million tonnes from 4.5 million a year earlier, marking the lowest level since the 2016/17 season, according to agriculture consultancy Sovecon. The forecast reflects delayed harvesting, weak domestic prices and shipping disruptions in the Black Sea linked to security risks. Turkey has warned both Moscow and Kyiv over recent attacks in the Black Sea and urged steps to ensure safe navigation routes.
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Riot Platforms shares jump 18% in premarket after $9.1 billion Anthropic compute deal
Riot Platforms shares rose 18% in premarket trading after the Bitcoin miner was reported to have struck a $9.1 billion computing deal with AI company Anthropic. The move followed a selloff a day earlier after the company’s Q2 results missed expectations, with revenue of $153.27 million versus $155.59 million and a loss per share of $0.33 versus an expected loss of $0.23. Bitcoin mining revenue fell to $113 million for the quarter.
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China’s Unitree Robotics launches USD 904 million STAR Market IPO, offers 40.45 million shares at 150.80 yuan
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics has launched an initial public offering to list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s SciTech Innovation Board. The deal includes about 40.45 million shares priced at 150.80 yuan each, aiming to raise roughly 6.10 billion yuan (USD 904 million). The shares represent 10% of the company’s post-offering share capital. Subscriptions are now open.
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Barrick’s Q2 Results Show Why Gold Miners Can Trail Bullion Even at $4,417/oz
Barrick posted a realized gold price of $4,417 per ounce in Q2 2026 and $3,537 million in adjusted gold sales, but attributable free cash flow totaled just $141 million, down 33% year over year. Consolidated all-in sustaining costs of roughly $1,866 per ounce and total consolidated capex of $1,189 million, up 27% year over year, absorbed much of the benefit from higher prices. Operating cash flow was $1,704 million, and the company repurchased $1.2 billion of shares during the quarter. The backdrop remained strong, with the World Gold Council citing a record LBMA PM quarterly average price of $4,873 per ounce in Q1 2026.
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