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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), chaired by Tom Lee, has expanded its Ethereum holdings to approximately 4.8% of the network’s circulating supply after another weekly purchase. The company reported acquiring an additional 9,926 ETH during the week ending around mid-August 2026. This brought its total Ethereum position to roughly 5.815 million tokens. Valued at about…

Lowe’s on Wednesday reported mixed quarterly results as the home improvement retailer said it saw “pressure” in spending on projects. Though the company did not cut its full-year guidance, it updated its outlook to the bottom end of its prior guidance. It now expects total sales of $92 billion, compared with $92 billion to $94…

Key insight: In a contentious hearing in the House Financial Services Committee, congressional Democrats evinced serious skepticism about the Federal Home Loan Bank System. That could bode ill for the Home Loan banks should control of the House flip in November. Supporting data: Federal Home Loan bank chief executives make six times what their counterparts…

Financial literacy is becoming a key feature in the competition for the next generation of banking customers. Google’s latest Wallet update reflects that shift, introducing parent-managed accounts that allow children to make purchases while parents set limits and monitor activity. Google Wallet will now allow parents to establish a balance for children under 18, complete…