Crusoe has acquired Israeli GPU optimizer Atero to amplify its AI workloads and expand its reach into the Middle East. Founded in 2024, Atero specializes in boosting GPU utilization and is expected to provide Crusoe with new market opportunities. This move strengthens Crusoe’s technology portfolio while deepening its quest for cutting-edge AI solutions.

South Korea’s largest financial institutions are set to meet with the issuers of two major stablecoins, Tether and Circle, potentially as early as this week. Shinhan, Hana, KB Financial, and Woori Bank aim to explore possible partnerships that could shape the direction of digital finance in the region.

The recent acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS Group AG is reshaping Switzerland’s banking industry. According to the Swiss National Bank, the takeover has prompted borrowers to turn to smaller, domestically oriented institutions for credit.

International Paper has announced the closure of its Savannah and Riceboro facilities in Georgia alongside a deal to sell its Fibers business for $1.5 billion. Multiple outlets covered this major move, marking a turning point in the company’s operations and strategic direction.

The White House has confirmed that it is in talks to acquire up to a 10% stake in Intel, one of the world’s leading chipmakers. According to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the move reflects the Trump administration’s focus on putting national security and economic interests at the forefront.

Lowe’s delivered higher-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by robust performance in both Pro and DIY segments. This momentum, combined with the company’s recent ADG acquisition, positions the home-improvement giant for further expansion in new home construction markets.

The Boston Celtics recently encountered harsh criticism for their offseason roster decisions, even as the franchise sealed a $6.1 billion deal transferring ownership. Al Horford’s role and potential impact on the team remain central to ongoing discussions.

Virtune AB (Publ), a Swedish regulated digital asset manager, is introducing the Virtune Staked NEAR ETP on Nasdaq Stockholm. This move showcases a fresh approach to cryptocurrency investment through one of the largest trading platforms in Northern Europe.

Japan’s overseas shipments fell 2.6 % in July, the worst reading since 2021 and a bigger slide than analysts foresaw. The drop marked a third straight monthly decline and left the nation with a ¥117.5 billion trade deficit amid intensifying U.S. tariff pressure.

Davis Commodities is exploring Real Yield Tokenization as a way to digitize its agriculture-trade operations and channel more ESG-focused capital. The company says the initiative could help build a $500 million trade pipeline by 2028.

Clear Street has reduced its United Kingdom headcount by 10%, according to a brief report first posted by fnlondon.com and aggregated by Biztoc on Aug. 19. The notice offered no further details about the move or its rationale.

Home Depot says some items on its shelves will soon cost more, blaming the rising expense of tariffs. The disclosure, delivered by Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail after the retailer’s latest quarterly report, marks a rare public acknowledgment of tariff pressure from America’s largest home-improvement chain.

A new report from Analytics And Insight spotlights seven lesser-known cryptocurrencies that analysts say could deliver outsized returns in the next bull run. Billed as “hidden gems,” the low-cap tokens draw on themes like Web3 infrastructure and DeFi—and could, if predictions hold, reshape crypto portfolios by 2025.

Myanmar’s sudden shutdown of a major border crossing with Thailand has thrown cross-border commerce into turmoil. The unexpected move, first reported by Travel And Tour World, is already causing what observers describe as “drastic” trade disruptions between the two neighbors.

Japan’s SoftBank is injecting $2 billion into Intel, agreeing to buy shares at $23 apiece. The announcement, made Monday, sent Intel stock up 6 percent in after-hours trading and offers a boost to the struggling American chipmaker.

A forthcoming update to Pi Network has ignited fresh debate over whether the cryptocurrency can climb back to the $2 mark it once touched. Analysts point to renewed investor interest as a reason to believe the milestone is within reach, yet the outcome hinges on the success of the upgrade itself.

Major cryptocurrencies opened Monday in retreat, sparking worries of an extended slide. Bitcoin slipped to roughly $116 k, while Ethereum, Solana, XRP and Dogecoin all traded lower, deepening the red across digital-asset markets.

Google is deepening its relationship with TeraWulf, pledging an additional $1.4 billion backstop and receiving new warrants in return. The announcement sent TeraWulf shares up more than 10% and paved the way for a planned $400 million convertible offering.

Investment bank Berenberg has brought in two specialists to reinforce its algorithmic and program-trading teams as part of a push to expand its product range and court more institutional clients. One of the new arrivals, Nishad Vallonthaiel, will lead the firm’s liquidity-solutions unit.

Danish cooling-technology company Asetek A/S says suitors are no longer focused solely on its Liquid Cooling arm. In a brief update released Monday, the firm confirmed it has fielded additional expressions of interest for other possible strategic transactions, though talks are still in the early stages.

President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal between the United States and Japan, featuring a 15% tariff on imports. This agreement marks a significant shift in the economic relationship between the two nations.