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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Soars 8% to $74,982 as Crypto Rally Explodes; Ethereum, XRP Surge
Bitcoin surged 8% to $74,982 on Friday, August 21, 2026, extending a powerful weekly rally. The cryptocurrency has now climbed nearly 20% since Monday, fueled by a surprise US Treasury policy shift. Ethereum jumped toward $2,300, gaining roughly 18% in 24 hours, while XRP surged past $1.25. Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.56 trillion, up…

Tech Stocks to Watch: Alphabet Lifts 2026 Capex Forecast to $195B-205B
Alphabet is spending more to keep up with demand for artificial intelligence. On July 22, 2026, the Google parent raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $195 billion-$205 billion, up from $180 billion-$190 billion. The increase comes as Google Cloud revenue jumped 82% to $24.8 billion in the second quarter. As AI demand drives higher…

Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin Hits $69,551, Ethereum Gains 17.74% as Hyperliquid Surges 20.97%
Crypto prices surged sharply on Thursday, August 20, 2026, breaking weeks of sideways trading. Bitcoin jumped to $69,551, gaining roughly 8% in 24 hours. Ethereum climbed 17.74% to reclaim the $2,000 level, while Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged 20.97%. The rally followed a surprise US Treasury announcement to double its long-dated bond buyback operations. Total crypto…

NVDA Stock, AMD Stock, Micron and Broadcom Gain as AI Spending Estimates Rise
AI spending estimates are rising again, giving semiconductor stocks a fresh boost. On August 7, 2026, Goldman Sachs estimated global AI investment could reach about $1 trillion this year, above widely cited hyperscaler spending forecasts. That outlook is supporting demand for AI chips, memory and networking hardware. As a result, NVDA stock, AMD stock, Micron…

Ben Carroll Locks in Royal Commission on Construction Corruption August 20
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll establishes royal commission into construction sector corruption on August 20, investigating organised crime and CFMEU infiltration of Big Build projects.

Japan’s Defense Minister Visits Australia and India for Missile Testing Talks, August 19
Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visits Australia and India to agree on SDF missile testing on Australian ranges and discuss Mogami-class frigate exports, strengthening Indo-Pacific defense ties.

Trump Threatens Oman, Iran War Deal Expires August 19
Trump’s 60-day Iran deal expires without progress. He threatens to bomb Oman and claims the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory as oil prices surge and shipping halts.

Oil Prices Today: Brent Jumps to $91.30, WTI Hits $85.31 as U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes Fade and Hormuz Risks Rise
Oil prices moved higher on August 18, 2026, with Brent crude trading above $91 a barrel and WTI near $85 as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal weakened. The Strait of Hormuz remains a major concern for traders, as limited tanker traffic could tighten global energy supplies. Iran has taken a harder stance, while the…

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Price Drops to ₹1,03,300 in India With ₹9,000 Bank Offer and Exchange Deal
The iPhone 17 Pro Max effective price has dropped sharply in India during Flipkart’s Freedom Sale 2026. The 256GB variant now lists at ₹1,41,900, down ₹8,000 from its ₹1,49,900 launch price. With eligible exchange and bank offers combined, buyers can bring the effective price down to around ₹98,300 to ₹1,03,990. How the iPhone 17 Pro…