The British pound and yen faced pressure amid global fiscal concerns and Japanese political uncertainty. UK’s borrowing costs surged, impacting sterling, while Japan’s yen weakened following a ruling party official’s resignation announcement. This boosted the dollar against other currencies. Investors are also closely monitoring upcoming U.S.
Violent crypto attacks rise as criminals hunt bigger payouts
Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders surged 33% globally in the first half of 2026, with losses soaring to $124 million. France emerged as the epicentre