News 28 July 2025 - 10 August 2025

StanChart shares fall again as China risk weighs on Asia outlook
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StanChart shares fall again as China risk weighs on Asia outlook

Standard Chartered shares fell 0.8% in early London trading Wednesday, extending a sharp slide after dropping 6.3% Tuesday. Investors remain concerned about China’s new capital controls and tighter rules on mainland clients funding offshore accounts in Hong Kong. The bank continues its buyback program, spending about $1.3 billion so far. No new earnings updates have been released this week.
June 10, 2026
No-Code AI Revolution --- How Non-Techies Are Building Machine Learning Models
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No-Code AI Revolution: How Non-Techies Are Building Machine Learning Models

A nurse informaticist used a no-code tool to build a hospital readmission prediction model without coding. Platforms like Google Cloud AutoML and DataRobot automate model building for non-technical users. Analysts expect up to 65% of new app development to be no-code or low-code by 2025. Limitations include less customization, opaque models, and integration challenges.
August 10, 2025
AI Stock Frenzy: Tech Titans Soar as Palantir’s $1B Blowout and OpenAI’s $300B Buzz Fuel Rally
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AI Stock Frenzy: Tech Titans Soar as Palantir’s $1B Blowout and OpenAI’s $300B Buzz Fuel Rally

Palantir posted its first $1 billion quarter, up 48% year over year, and raised 2025 revenue guidance. OpenAI secured $8.3 billion at a $300 billion valuation, with 700 million weekly users and $12–13 billion run-rate revenue. Nvidia and AMD shares climbed on AI momentum, while the Nasdaq rose 2% and S&P 500 gained 1.5% on August 4. Treasury yields hovered near 4.19% amid expectations of Fed rate cuts.
August 5, 2025
Bitcoin Bulls Eye $140K, Billionaire Drops $50M on NFTs, DeFi Hack Jolts Market – Aug 4–5, 2025 Crypto Roundup
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Bitcoin Bulls Eye $140K, Billionaire Drops $50M on NFTs, DeFi Hack Jolts Market – Aug 4–5, 2025 Crypto Roundup

Bitcoin dipped below $115,000 after a $6,000 weekend drop, driven by over $1 billion in leveraged long liquidations. Metaplanet bought 463 BTC for $53.7 million on the dip, while MicroStrategy’s holdings surpassed 628,000 BTC. The CFTC will allow spot crypto trading on registered U.S. exchanges for the first time. The EU’s MiCA regulation now requires a CASP license for crypto firms operating across the bloc.
August 5, 2025
Inside the Vault: How Secret Innovations Fuel Tech, Pharma, Defense and More

Inside the Vault: How Secret Innovations Fuel Tech, Pharma, Defense and More

Coca-Cola’s formula has remained a trade secret for over 130 years, never patented. In 2024, a leak exposed over 2,000 pages of Google’s confidential search algorithm documents. U.S. and EU laws, including the 2016 DTSA and the Trade Secrets Directive, provide civil remedies for misappropriation. Recent cases include Walmart’s $222 million liability in 2025 and a $630 million award upheld against a hard drive maker in 2023.
August 5, 2025
Gene Therapy
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Gene Therapy Revolution: Cures, Breakthroughs & Challenges in Genetic Medicine

Casgevy became the first FDA-approved CRISPR therapy in December 2023, showing no pain crises in most sickle cell patients during trials. Recent gene therapies include Luxturna, Zolgensma, and Vyjuvek for rare genetic diseases, as well as Hemgenix and Roctavian for hemophilia. CAR-T cell therapies since 2017 have changed blood cancer treatment. Prices for these therapies can reach several million dollars.
August 5, 2025
AI Stocks Frenzy: Big Tech Earnings, Billion-Dollar Deals & New AI Launches (Aug 3-4, 2025)
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Big Tech Earnings, Billion-Dollar Deals & New AI Launches (Aug 3-4, 2025)

Nvidia fell 2.3% and Alphabet dropped 1.4% Friday after a tariff-driven selloff, while the S&P 500 stayed near record highs, up about 6% for the year. Microsoft briefly crossed a $4 trillion market cap last week as its shares jumped 4%. Meta surged 11.3% in a day on an earnings surprise, adding $200 billion in value. 81% of S&P 500 companies reporting so far have beaten profit forecasts.
August 4, 2025
Crypto Chaos: Bitcoin Dips, New Laws & $142M Hacks – August 3–4, 2025 Roundup
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Crypto Chaos: Bitcoin Dips, New Laws & $142M Hacks – August 3–4, 2025 Roundup

Bitcoin fell to about $114,000 on Aug. 4, 2025, after new U.S. tariffs and Fed signals, while Ether traded near $3,550. BNB hit a record near $850 following a $520 million Windtree Therapeutics investment. The GENIUS Act became law, imposing strict oversight on stablecoins. July crypto hacks reached $142 million, including a $44.2 million CoinDCX breach and an insider arrest.
August 4, 2025
AI Stocks Skyrocket on Earnings and Deals – One Tech Giant Falters Amid Breakthroughs & New Rules
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AI Stocks Skyrocket on Earnings and Deals – One Tech Giant Falters Amid Breakthroughs & New Rules

Microsoft’s market cap topped $4 trillion after a strong quarter and plans for $30 billion in AI spending. Nvidia briefly hit a $4.4 trillion valuation, the first company to exceed $4 trillion. Meta forecast higher Q3 revenue and plans $66–$72 billion in AI investments, sending its stock up 11% after hours. Amazon’s AWS cloud growth lagged rivals, with margins at a multi-year low and shares down 7%.
August 3, 2025
Bitcoin Plunge, Ethereum Wobbles, Altcoins Whipsaw – Crypto Weekend Roundup (Aug 2–3, 2025)
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Bitcoin Plunge, Ethereum Wobbles, Altcoins Whipsaw – Crypto Weekend Roundup (Aug 2–3, 2025)

Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $812 million in outflows on Friday, the second-largest on record, as Bitcoin fell to $113,600 and over $600 million in long positions were liquidated. Ethereum dropped 6% to the mid-$3,400s. The UK FCA will lift its ban on retail crypto ETNs on Oct. 8. A U.S. appeals court overturned Nathaniel Chastain’s NFT insider trading conviction on July 31.
August 3, 2025
AI Stocks Weekly: Earnings Surprises, Big Deals & Bold Predictions in Tech’s Hottest Sector
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AI Stocks Weekly: Earnings Surprises, Big Deals & Bold Predictions in Tech’s Hottest Sector

Microsoft’s Azure revenue jumped 39% year over year, beating forecasts and helping drive an 18% rise in overall revenue, but MSFT shares fell 1.8% on Aug. 1. Alphabet and Amazon both topped Q2 estimates, yet their stocks dropped 1.9% and 7% respectively. Meta stock rose 10% after strong profits and AI comments from Mark Zuckerberg. Apple’s Q3 was flat, with shares down 2.5% as it set an 18-month AI deadline.
August 2, 2025
Bitcoin’s $115K Shock, SEC’s ‘Project Crypto’ Bombshell & NFT Boom – Early August 2025 Crypto Roundup
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Bitcoin’s $115K Shock, SEC’s ‘Project Crypto’ Bombshell & NFT Boom – Early August 2025 Crypto Roundup

Bitcoin reached an all-time high near $122,800 in late July before dropping to $113,800 on August 1, still up 78% year-over-year. Ripple’s XRP traded at $2.90–$3.00, up 378% from last year, while Solana fell to the mid-$160s as DeFi TVL hit $135.8B. NFT sales surged to $574M in July. SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced Project Crypto to modernize securities rules and proposed new frameworks for tokenized trading.
August 2, 2025
AI Stock Frenzy: Microsoft Tops $4 Trillion, Meta Soars 11%, and Palantir Lands $10B Army Deal – July 31/Aug 1 Roundup
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AI Stock Frenzy: Microsoft Tops $4 Trillion, Meta Soars 11%, and Palantir Lands $10B Army Deal – July 31/Aug 1 Roundup

Microsoft briefly topped a $4 trillion market cap on July 31, the second public company to do so after Nvidia. Meta shares jumped 11.3% to a record on strong Q2 results and AI ad growth. Alphabet raised its AI spending target by $10 billion to $85 billion after beating sales forecasts. Amazon’s stock fell over 7% after hours despite 13% revenue growth, as AWS cloud growth lagged rivals.
August 1, 2025
Bitcoin Slumps on Tariff Shock, SEC’s “Project Crypto” Spurs Bold Shift – Crypto Roundup (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)
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Bitcoin Slumps on Tariff Shock, SEC’s “Project Crypto” Spurs Bold Shift – Crypto Roundup (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

Bitcoin fell below $116,000 on August 1, dropping 6.6% as $629 million in leveraged positions were liquidated during a broad crypto sell-off. New U.S. tariffs of 15–20% on countries without trade deals took effect the same day, fueling inflation concerns. Ethereum briefly dipped under $3,600, with $115.8 million in long positions liquidated. Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance also took effect August 1.
August 1, 2025
Big Tech’s AI Blowout Fuels $500 Billion Stock Surge – Global Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)
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Big Tech’s AI Blowout Fuels $500 Billion Stock Surge – Global Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

Microsoft and Meta shares jumped 8% and 9% after hours on July 30, adding nearly $440 billion in market value as AI investments fueled strong earnings. Microsoft Azure cloud revenue climbed 39%, beating forecasts, and Copilot users topped 100 million. Meta projected Q3 revenue above estimates, citing AI-powered ad tools. Palo Alto Networks announced a $25 billion deal to buy CyberArk Software to expand in AI security.
July 31, 2025
Crypto Chaos: Fed Jitters, Altcoin Revival, NFT Breakthroughs – July 30–31, 2025 Roundup
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Crypto Chaos: Fed Jitters, Altcoin Revival, NFT Breakthroughs – July 30–31, 2025 Roundup

The Federal Reserve held rates at 4.25% with two officials dissenting for a cut, sending Bitcoin briefly below $116,000 before it rebounded above $118,000. Ethereum marked its 10th anniversary trading above $3,800, up 23% in recent weeks, as spot ETH ETFs saw 18 straight days of net inflows. The Justice Department seized $225 million from crypto scams, its largest haul to date. Solana unveiled an ACE roadmap targeting over 10,000 TPS.
July 31, 2025
AI Stock Frenzy: Record Highs, Bold Bets, and Backlash in Late July 2025
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AI Stock Frenzy: Record Highs, Bold Bets, and Backlash in Late July 2025

Nvidia secured a 300,000-unit H20 AI chip order for China as U.S. export licenses are expected to resume, adding to its 700,000-chip inventory. AMD rose to $177 after HSBC upgraded the stock and cited its OpenAI partnership. Broadcom forecast a 60% jump in AI revenues this quarter to $5.1 billion, boosted by cloud demand and VMware. Alphabet raised 2025 capital spending by $10 billion to $85 billion to expand AI cloud infrastructure.
July 30, 2025
Crypto Shockwaves: Bitcoin Near $119K, White House “Regulatory Bible”, and Altcoin Turmoil – July 29-30, 2025 Roundup
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Crypto Shockwaves: Bitcoin Near $119K, White House “Regulatory Bible”, and Altcoin Turmoil – July 29-30, 2025 Roundup

Bitcoin traded near $118,000-$119,000 on July 29-30, about 4% below its mid-July record. The White House released a sweeping crypto policy report July 30. Strategy bought 21,021 BTC after raising $2.5 billion, bringing its holdings to 628,791 BTC. Marathon Digital raised $950 million to expand its Bitcoin treasury to 50,000 BTC, becoming the second-largest corporate holder.
July 30, 2025
AI Stock Frenzy: Tesla’s $16.5B Chip Pact, OpenAI’s $40B Bet Spark Market Moves
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AI Stock Frenzy: Tesla’s $16.5B Chip Pact, OpenAI’s $40B Bet Spark Market Moves

Tesla signed a $16.5 billion deal with Samsung to produce AI6 self-driving chips in Texas, sending Samsung shares up 6.8% and Tesla up 4.2%. OpenAI is raising up to $40 billion in a SoftBank-led round at a $300 billion valuation, contingent on a for-profit reorganization. Alphabet reported Q2 revenue of $96.4 billion, up 14%. Nvidia placed orders for 300,000 H20 GPUs with TSMC after U.S. export curbs eased.
July 29, 2025
Bitcoin Whale Dumps $9B, PayPal Opens Crypto Floodgates – Crypto’s Wild 48 Hours (July 28–29, 2025)
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Bitcoin Whale Dumps $9B, PayPal Opens Crypto Floodgates – Crypto’s Wild 48 Hours (July 28–29, 2025)

Over 80,000 BTC worth $9 billion, dormant since 2011, were sold OTC last week via Galaxy Digital with minimal market impact. Marathon Digital closed a $950 million convertible bond to buy more Bitcoin, while PayPal launched "Pay with Crypto" for U.S. merchants. Tron debuted on Nasdaq through a reverse merger and rebranded as “TRON,” with shares jumping 23% after filing.
July 29, 2025
AI Stocks Soar Amid Blockbuster Earnings, Massive Chip Deal, and Global Tech Alliances
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AI Stocks Soar Amid Blockbuster Earnings, Massive Chip Deal, and Global Tech Alliances

Alphabet reported $96.4 billion in Q2 revenue, up 14% year-over-year, and raised 2025 capital spending by $10 billion to meet AI demand. Tesla and Samsung announced a $16.5 billion chip deal for next-generation AI chips, boosting Samsung shares over 6%. Nvidia and Microsoft traded near record highs, while Palantir surged over 100% year-to-date on AI platform demand.
July 28, 2025
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