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Kraken Brings Multi-Asset Debit Card to US Market

Kraken Brings Multi-Asset Debit Card to US Market
Kraken Brings Multi-Asset Debit Card to US Market
August 18, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Kraken has launched its multi-asset debit card, Krak Card, in the United States, about eight months after introducing the card in the United Kingdom and the...

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eCommerce Takes 17.1% of Retail Sales as Online Growth Accelerates
eCommerce Takes 17.1% of Retail Sales as Online Growth Accelerates
August 18, 2026  |  eCommerce

For every $100 Americans spent at retailers in the second quarter, $17.10 went through eCommerce, extending a gradual but persistent redirection of retail spending toward...

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Large Holders Pour $2.75 Billion into Bitcoin After Months of Selling
Large Holders Pour $2.75 Billion into Bitcoin After Months of Selling
August 18, 2026  |  Bitcoin

After months of selling bitcoin, large holders have bought about 43,000 of the coins over the past 60 days, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Aug. 18), citing data from CryptoQuant....

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Dead Airline’s Emails Just Became a $10 Million AI Prize
Dead Airline’s Emails Just Became a $10 Million AI Prize
August 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Spirit Airlines shut down in May, its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in two years, leaving behind planes, airport slots and a loyalty program to be...

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IKEA Prepares UK Resale Marketplace Launch
IKEA Prepares UK Resale Marketplace Launch
August 18, 2026  |  Retail

IKEA plans to launch an online marketplace in the United Kingdom that will allow consumers to buy and sell pre-owned IKEA products, the company said in...

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Citi Debuts New Custody Tools to Meet Demand for Faster Settlement
Citi Debuts New Custody Tools to Meet Demand for Faster Settlement
August 18, 2026  |  Banking

Citi has debuted Custody+, a suite of near or real-time custody solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Cash App and MoonPay Team to Offer Crypto Purchases
Cash App and MoonPay Team to Offer Crypto Purchases
August 18, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

MoonPay says it is the first/only platform offering Cash App Pay for digital asset purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Robot Orders Surge to $622 Million as Earnings Follow
Robot Orders Surge to $622 Million as Earnings Follow
August 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

American businesses are spending more on robots, and the companies building them are reaping the rewards. North American companies ordered 8,940 robots worth $622 million...

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