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Startups

Published 1 hour ago

Zerolook Raises, 1.6M to Challenge Legacy Travel API Costs

Zug-based startup Zerolook has secured, 1.6 million in pre-Seed funding to develop an AI-driven flight shopping API. The round, led by Playfair, signals growing investor appetite for infrastructure solutions that optimize high-frequency flight search costs.

Energy

Published 1 hour ago

OPEC Output Surges 1.17MM bpd in July Amid Strait of Hormuz Rerouting

OPEC's crude oil production saw a significant rebound in July, climbing by 1.17 million barrels per day from June levels. This increase was largely driven by Gulf producers restoring output that had been curtailed for three months due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Real Estate

Published 1 hour ago

Central Indiana Housing Inventory Hits Decade High: What It Means for Regional Homebuilders

A significant supply shift is underway in the Midwest as the Central Indiana housing market experiences a notable cooling trend, driven by inventory levels surging to a decade high. This sudden influx of available properties marks a stark transition from the supply-constrained environment that characterized the region over the past several years.

Startups

Published 3 hours ago

Quartr Raises, 15.6M for AI-Ready Public Company Data

Stockholm-based Quartr has secured, 15.6 million ($18 million) in a funding round led by Altos Ventures, with participation from SEB. The capital infusion is earmarked for accelerating product development and expanding its global coverage of public company data.

Energy

Published 3 hours ago

Germany Initiates Uniper Privatization Amidst Profit Surge

Germany has officially launched a sales process to privatize Uniper, the energy giant it previously bailed out. This move follows Uniper's report of more than doubled adjusted net income for the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year.

Cryptocurrencies

Published 3 hours ago

Coinbase Taps Abu Dhabi for Global Tokenized Asset Push

Coinbase has secured regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi to offer tokenized securities, signaling a strategic move to expand its global reach in onchain finance. This development positions Abu Dhabi as a key hub for the exchange's international tokenized asset initiatives.

Energy

Published 5 hours ago

Qatar Research: Spherical PV Modules Lack Economic Edge Over Flat Panels

New research from Qatar demonstrates the outdoor operability of reflector-assisted spherical photovoltaic (PV) modules, showcasing their ability to substantially improve energy capture. However, the study also highlights a critical limitation: these novel spherical designs currently do not offer superior annual yield or economic competitiveness compared to conventional flat PV counterparts.

Energy

Published 7 hours ago

Libya Weighs Force Majeure on 120,000 Barrels Daily After Drone Strikes

Libya’s National Oil Corporation is considering a force majeure declaration following drone attacks on the Zawiya oil terminal. This potential disruption threatens to halt exports of 120,000 barrels per day sourced from the nation’s largest production site.

ETFs & Markets

Published 7 hours ago

Unitree IPO Oversubscribed 5,500x, Raising $900M

Chinese robot maker Unitree has seen its upcoming Shanghai IPO massively oversubscribed, with retail investors showing extreme demand. The company is set to raise approximately $900 million ahead of its listing.

Cryptocurrencies

Published 7 hours ago

BTCPay Offers $190,000 Bounty After Bitcoin Payment Servers Drained

BTCPay is offering a bounty of up to $190,000, or 3 Bitcoin, for the recovery of funds stolen from merchant Lightning Network wallets. Attackers exploited vulnerabilities to drain credentials and access the wallets last week.