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$XRP could climb above $2.14 by late November as sustained exchange-traded fund (ETF) demand adds momentum to its recent rebound. CryptoSlate’s 90-day model places the bullish outcome at the 80th percentile, nearly 59% above its $1.35 reference close. The median forecast is far lower at $1.47, leaving the headline target in the optimistic part of a much wider range. That upside scenario is emerging as $XRP attracts a steadier institutional bid. Data from SoSoValue shows that US $XRP ETFs have recorded net inflows for six consecutive months, pulling in roughly $474 million over that period. The token was trading around…

Despite public concern over data center water consumption, most facilities currently do not reuse cooling water on-site. A 100 MW data center can consume approximately 2.5 billion litres of water annually, comparable to the usage of 5,000 or more homes.The primary reason for this limited reuse stems from the design of common direct evaporative cooling systems. These systems reject heat by releasing most water as vapor into the atmosphere, making on-site recapture inefficient as it would require reabsorbing the expelled heat.Cooling System Dynamics and Water UseEvaporative cooling is widely adopted due to its ability to remove large volumes of heat…

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) and Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) are among 21 financial institutions planning to launch a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin in the first half of 2027. The banks are expected to create a joint company to issue the stablecoin, with plans to eventually expand into other G7 currencies, including the euro. The initiative reflects growing interest among traditional banks in blockchain-based payments and could help them compete with established stablecoin issuers. The opportunity, however, is still developing. Reuters noted that existing bank-issued stablecoins have seen limited adoption, while established players such as Tether continue to dominate…

Even Free Hangang Park Spots Become CommoditiesStarbucks Viewing Passes More Than Double in PriceFrom Tickets to Hotels, Living Rooms, Parking Spots, and Picnic Mats—Everything Is Up for Trade As the “Seoul World Fireworks Festival 2026” is set to take place on September 5 at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul, scalping and trades involving so-called “prime fireworks viewing spots” are rampant. Paid viewing tickets, officially priced between 110,000 and 220,000 won, have appeared on the secondhand market for as much as 500,000 won. Moreover, even spots in the free Hangang Park are being bought and sold for several hundred thousand won,…

September marks a transitional month in the garden, as we give summer a gentle goodbye and start thinking about fall. One plant that needs some extra attention this month is geranium, or pelargonium.If you grow geraniums, it’s worth knowing what kind of fall and winter care they need to survive for next year. Hardy across just USDA zones 10-11, September calls for moving them indoors, taking pelargonium cuttings, and giving them a quick trim to tidy up after summer blooming.Getting these tasks done now before frost arrives later in fall will ensure you get another display of these beautiful, scented…

deVere Group’s Nigel Green says stablecoins have become a genuine pillar of the dollar system, with Tether alone holding more Treasury bills than Germany or the UAE. Investorideas.com (www.investorideas.com) a trusted go-to platform for big investing ideas, including crypto stocks issues commentary from deVere Group. Stablecoins are turning into one of the biggest forces in global finance, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. Nigel Green of deVere Group’s comments come as the total stablecoin market cap pushes toward an all-time high above $318bn, led by Tether’s USDT at more than $184bn and Circle’s…

The world’s most widely held global equity exchange-traded fund is entering September with a familiar combination: a fresh batch of index additions, a share price hovering close to its all-time peak, and a parent company celebrating a milestone that reshaped the entire investment industry. Vanguard’s FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (ISIN IE00BK5BQT80) currently trades at €167.02, down 0.5 percent on the day after closing Friday at €167.80. That modest pullback masks a broader trend — the fund has gained 1.8 percent over the past 30 days and 15 percent since the start of the year. Its 52-week high of €170.24, set…

Discretionary spending growth is forecast to fall by more than half, with many retail sectors to face the impacts of emptier wallets, and food and smaller discretionary purchases the only categories expected to recover. Following the geopolitical events that rocked the Australian economy in the first half of this year, one expert has said that these impacts are beginning to materialise for Australian households. According to the latest quarterly forecasts by Deloitte Access Economics, real retail turnover growth is expected to fall from 2.8 per cent in 2025–26 to 1.5 per cent in 2026–27, with discretionary spending taking a hit…

UK Financial Regulator Warns of Liquidity Risks in Property Funds Sector FCA Analysis Reveals Concentrated Liquidity Risks in Real Estate and Alternative Investment Funds By Phoebe Seers Liquidity Risks in Real Estate Funds LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) – An analysis by the UK financial watchdog found liquidity risks are concentrated in real estate funds, reinforcing the regulator’s long-standing scrutiny of a sector where investors can withdraw money more quickly than underlying properties can be sold. The analysis by the Financial Conduct Authority of more than 11,000 alternative investment funds available to UK investors found no market-wide liquidity shortfall. But it…