Gold on the blockchain: metal-backed stablecoins as gold trades near $4,000 an ounce

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Gold on the blockchain: metal-backed stablecoins as gold trades near $4,000 an ounce

With gold trading near $4,000 per ounce, investors are increasingly eyeing blockchain-based stablecoins backed by physical gold as a third alternative to bars and paper gold. These tokens are designed to track the gold price while allowing trading in fractions of an ounce without physical storage. The piece examines how such instruments work and whether they genuinely offer the safe-haven properties of traditional gold investment.

Are gold-backed blockchain tokens a safe alternative to traditional gold investments?

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Action opens 121 new stores as net sales hit €8.3bn in H1 2026

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Action opens 121 new stores as net sales hit €8.3bn in H1 2026

Discount retailer Action reported a 14% rise in net sales to €8.3 billion in the first half of 2026. Like-for-like sales grew by 3.6%. The chain opened 121 new stores during the period, maintaining its rapid expansion across Europe.

Does Action's rapid expansion threaten local shops and smaller retailers?

Bankier.pl · 1min ago · Source ↗

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Oxygen "bullets" from nova V445 Puppis travel at 30 million km/h

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Oxygen "bullets" from nova V445 Puppis travel at 30 million km/h

Astronomers studying the unusual nova V445 Puppis have detected ejected clumps of oxygen-rich gas travelling at speeds exceeding 30 million km/h. Researchers are linking these "bullets" to other unexplained phenomena in the system. V445 Puppis is notable as the only known nova to show no hydrogen signature.

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 just launched – and leaks about Z Fold 9 are already here

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 just launched – and leaks about Z Fold 9 are already here

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8 on 22 July 2026. Almost immediately, leaks emerged about the next generation: the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra is said to match the Galaxy S27 Ultra in key specs. There is also speculation that the Z Flip 8 could be Samsung's last flip-style smartphone, potentially replaced by the brand's first rollable device.

Should Samsung replace the Z Flip with a rollable smartphone?

Tabletowo · 4min ago · Source ↗

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Mykhailo Drapatyi named Ukraine's new commander-in-chief

Mykhailo Drapatyi has replaced Oleksandr Syrskyi as Ukraine's commander-in-chief. The change came amid a broader cabinet reshuffle that also saw the removal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Will Ukraine's new commander-in-chief strengthen its military?

DW News · 4min ago · Source ↗

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Miss Polonia 2017 Agata Biernat opens up about her relationship with Piotr Kędzierski

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Miss Polonia 2017 Agata Biernat opens up about her relationship with Piotr Kędzierski

Agata Biernat, Miss Polonia 2017, has spoken publicly for the first time about her relationship with Piotr Kędzierski. The model explained that the couple deliberately guards their privacy and rarely appears together in public. "We keep our lives within four walls and that's great," she said, stressing how much they support each other.

Should celebrities keep their personal lives completely private?

WP Kobieta · 5min ago · Source ↗

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Matt Rife announces four-night comedy cruise for February 2027

Comedian Matt Rife has announced a four-night comedy cruise called "Suite Rife on Deck" aboard the MSC Poesia, scheduled for February 10–14, 2027. Fellow stand-up comedians will join him on board, and Rife promises "only cool people, only good vibes."

Is a comedy cruise a good format for a live entertainment event?

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Stephen Wolfram: the universe isn't random — it's driven by computational evolution

Physicist and Wolfram Alpha creator Stephen Wolfram argues that the universe's complexity emerges from simple computational rules, much like biological complexity arises from evolution. He proposes that nature is neither random nor engineered, but governed by a principle he calls "computational irreducibility." The same rule that shapes living tissue and organisms is, he claims, a fundamental property of computation itself.

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Fernandes screamer gives Tottenham winning pre-season start against MK Dons

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Fernandes screamer gives Tottenham winning pre-season start against MK Dons

Tottenham Hotspur beat MK Dons in their opening pre-season friendly of 2026, with Fernandes netting a stunning long-range effort to seal the win. The result gave Spurs a positive start to their pre-season preparations. Match highlights are available on SPURSPLAY.

Is Tottenham ready for the new Premier League season?

Sky Sports Football · 13min ago · Source ↗

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Hackers drain $35m from Bitcoin and Ethereum bridges in six hours

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Hackers drain $35m from Bitcoin and Ethereum bridges in six hours

In just six hours, hackers attacked at least three cryptocurrency bridges connecting the Bitcoin and Ethereum networks, as well as cross-chain protocols, stealing a total of $35 million. A developer coding error was identified as the root cause. It ranks among the largest attacks on DeFi infrastructure in recent months.

Are cryptocurrency bridges too risky to use?

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Self-proclaimed "King of Germany" Peter Fitzek faces prosecutors over fake currency fraud

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Self-proclaimed "King of Germany" Peter Fitzek faces prosecutors over fake currency fraud

Peter Fitzek, the self-proclaimed king of the "Kingdom of Germany," is facing prosecution for financial fraud. He allegedly sold worthless currency of his fictional kingdom to credulous followers while privately accumulating real gold, millions of euros and luxury castles. Prosecutors are now investigating how he built his fraudulent empire.

Should founders of fictitious "kingdoms" face criminal charges for selling their own currency?

Onet Wiadomości · 38min ago · Source ↗

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Four original Xbox classics now playable on PC as backward compatibility launches

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Four original Xbox classics now playable on PC as backward compatibility launches

Microsoft has launched a backward compatibility programme for PC, allowing games from the original Xbox console to be played on modern hardware. Four classic titles from the first Xbox generation are now available to run on PC in the programme's opening phase. Xbox had long promised backward compatibility as a key feature for its platform.

Should Microsoft make more old Xbox games available through PC backward compatibility?

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EVs catch fire less often than combustion cars — Polish fire brigade report

In the first half of 2026, 26 electric vehicles caught fire in Poland, according to the latest State Fire Service report. When adjusted for the number of registered vehicles, EVs burned less frequently than combustion engine cars. The data offers a more complete picture of fire risk across vehicle types.

Should the fire brigade report change Poles' attitude towards electric vehicles?

Rzeczpospolita · 42min ago · Source ↗

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Indebted Hospitals in Crisis: Directors Say Capping Doctor Pay Is Not Enough

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Indebted Hospitals in Crisis: Directors Say Capping Doctor Pay Is Not Enough

Polish daily Rzeczpospolita reports on widespread mismanagement in debt-ridden hospitals. Hospital directors argue that capping doctors' salaries alone is far from sufficient to address the financial crisis facing the healthcare system, and deeper structural reforms are needed.

Will capping doctors' salaries help pull hospitals out of debt?

Bankier.pl · 53min ago · Source ↗

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so 2027 huh, guess they're not rushing

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17th-century granary turned luxury hotel in Kazimierz Dolny

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17th-century granary turned luxury hotel in Kazimierz Dolny

A hotel housed in a 17th-century granary in Kazimierz Dolny combines historic character with modern amenities and royal-standard apartments. Rooms are currently available at a discount of up to several hundred zlotys compared to standard rates.

Are hotels in historic buildings a better choice than modern ones?

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Sweet pasta with cottage cheese and blueberries — a Polish summer classic

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Sweet pasta with cottage cheese and blueberries — a Polish summer classic

Sweet pasta with cottage cheese and blueberries is a beloved Polish home-cooking classic that evokes childhood memories. The dish is quick and simple to make, requiring pasta, twaróg (Polish curd cheese), fresh blueberries and a handful of basic ingredients. A step-by-step video guide accompanies the recipe.

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Boeing, BAE and Saab team up to offer T-7 Red Hawk to UK as Hawk replacement

Boeing, BAE Systems and Saab have signed an agreement to adapt the T-7 Red Hawk trainer jet for British requirements, offering it as a replacement for the ageing BAE Hawk used by the Royal Air Force. It is the first major export push for the T-7 Red Hawk platform.

Is the T-7 Red Hawk the right replacement for the BAE Hawk in the RAF?

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Houthi attack on Saudi tankers pushes oil prices toward $100 a barrel

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Houthi attack on Saudi tankers pushes oil prices toward $100 a barrel

Oil prices have surged sharply after Houthi militants attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea. Analysts warn that the price per barrel could exceed $100. The escalation of the Middle East conflict has added fresh momentum to commodity markets.

Will oil prices exceed $100 a barrel as a result of the Middle East escalation?

TVN24 · 11min ago · Source ↗

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Some LG monitors silently install unwanted software on your PC when plugged in

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Some LG monitors silently install unwanted software on your PC when plugged in

According to Gamers Nexus, certain LG monitors automatically install additional software on Windows PCs when connected, without the user's explicit consent. The issue affects premium models costing several thousand zloty. LG has not yet officially responded to the findings.

Should monitor manufacturers be legally liable for installing unwanted software?

benchmark.pl · 11min ago · Source ↗

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Miami Heat confirm LeBron James 'intro' video was posted by mistake

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Miami Heat confirm LeBron James 'intro' video was posted by mistake

Miami Heat have confirmed that a teaser video suggesting LeBron James could return to the franchise was published by mistake. The clip sparked widespread speculation about a potential NBA comeback to Miami. The club has not provided further details about any ongoing negotiations with the player.

Should LeBron James return to the Miami Heat?

Sky Sports Football · 27min ago · Source ↗

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FBI returns looted cultural artifacts to Indonesia

FBI Director Kash Patel met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta and handed over a collection of repatriated cultural artifacts. The items had been looted and were recovered as part of FBI efforts to combat illegal trafficking in cultural property. The specific number and nature of the returned objects were not disclosed.

Should the FBI prioritise returning looted cultural artifacts to their countries of origin?

ABC News · 45min ago · Source ↗

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Kakao and Circle to explore Korean won stablecoin payments

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Kakao and Circle to explore Korean won stablecoin payments

South Korea's Kakao Group and US firm Circle have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a payment infrastructure based on a Korean won-pegged stablecoin. The initiative would cover remittances, merchant settlements and tokenized financial services. No technical details or implementation timeline have been announced yet.

Can a Korean won stablecoin realistically improve payments in Asia?

Cointelegraph · 46min ago · Source ↗

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