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OpenAI Updated Its ChatGPT Chrome Extension: Here is How to Turn On the 3 New Features

I‘ve had ChatGPT open in one tab and the six tabs I actually needed information from open right next to it for years now, copying and pasting between them like it’s still 2023. 　　OpenAIs latest Chrome extension update, announced through its official @ChatGPT account, is aimed squarely at killing that habit. Three distinct upgrades shipped together, and each one deserves its own explanation rather than getting lumped into a single “extension got better” headline.　　Three distinct upgrades shipped together, and each one deserves its own explanation rather than getting lumped into a single “extension got better” headline.　　1. Tab-Aware Context　　The core of the update is that ChatGPT‘s side panel can now pull in context from your open tabs when a task needs it, rather than limiting itself to whatever single page you’re currently viewing. According to OpenAIs own developer documentation, chats you start in Chrome sync with the ChatGPT app, and the panel itself stays anchored to the tab you opened it from — so you can move through a research session across several tabs and ask questions that draw on more than one page at once.　　How to set it up:Install the Chrome extension through the Plugins Directory inside the ChatGPT desktop

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Coinbase Global, Inc. stock Analysis: Q2 Drop and Bearish Outlook

Coinbase Global, Inc. stock faces one of its toughest sessions this year. A Q2 earnings miss sent COIN to a 52-week low of $139.15on July 31, before a partial recovery to $149.74. The fundamental and technical picture both point downward.　　COIN — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume.Key takeawaysCOIN hit a 52-week low of $139.15intraday on July 31 after missing Q2 revenue expectationsThe daily chart shows a bearish alignment with price below all three key moving averagesDaily RSI at 41.94signals room for further downside before reaching oversold territoryCoinbase recorded its 14th consecutive quarter of positive EBITDA, highlighting operational resilienceKey near-term levels: upside resistance at $150.83, downside support at $141.41　　Earnings Disappoint, But the Business Has a Deeper Story　　The immediate catalyst is clear: Coinbase reported Q2 revenue of $1.22 billion, missing Wall Street expectations on both lines. Weaker crypto market conditions weighed on trading volumes and profitability. Shares fell as much as 13.9%in morning trading — a violent reaction reflecting how much optimism was priced in.　　However, the headline numbers do not tell the full story. Coinbase recorded its 14th consecutive quarter of positive EBITDA. Services revenue is approaching 50%of total revenue, and the companys market share continued to rise.　　The Q2 earnings call

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Stablecoin remittances hit 9% in Bank of Italy test

Banca dItalia has released a July 2026 study finding that stablecoin remittances do not consistently beat traditional transfer services on cost or speed.　　Researchers executed real transfers of 200 USDC across ten corridors linking Italy with Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Japan.　　The mystery-shopping study recorded total costs from 0.30% to almost 9%. The blockchain leg averaged only 0.4%, while exchange purchases, funding methods, withdrawals and foreign-exchange conversion produced most of the expense. The authors said stablecoins showed “no systematic cost advantage” over traditional channels.　　Stablecoin remittance costs varied sharply by corridor　　The Italy-to-Argentina transfer was the cheapest at 0.30%, while Argentina-to-Italy cost 8.96%. The study warned that the low outbound Argentina result partly reflected differences between the countrys official and market exchange rates, rather than blockchain efficiency alone.　　Brazil-to-Italy cost 2.21%, compared with 2.70% in the opposite direction. South Africa-to-Italy cost 5.44%, while Italy-to-South Africa reached 4.58%. The two UAE routes were among the most expensive at 7.20% and 8.95%, partly because card funding and withdrawal charges increased the total.　　USDC beat Wise in only three comparable routes　　Banca dItalia compared its transactions with Wise simulations for the same $200 amount. USDC was cheaper in three routes: Italy to Argentina, Italy to

07-31Industry

Indias Gen Z Is Fueling Record Crypto Adoption

The Gen Z investors of India are helping the country to lead global crypto adoption. They are willing to invest in BTC and altcoins even with amounts as small as ₹500.This growth in adoption continues even in the absence of clear regulations. 　　Indias position as the global leader in crypto adoption is being fueled by its younger generation. Gen Z investors are now embracing cryptocurrencies like never before. This group has started to consider digital assets as a part of their small investment portfolio along with stocks, mutual funds, and SIPs.　　A recent report highlights this growing trend in the evolving Indian crypto market, where young investors are choosing to invest in different digital assets. While Bitcoin remains the most chosen asset, some are also including cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana into their stash.　　How Indias Gen Z Investors are Driving Crypto Adoption？　　Indias Gen Z is changing the way the country used to see digital assets. The previous generations in India had a more cautious approach to crypto. They often waited until they had significant savings to invest in digital assets. But the newer generations are changing this sentiment.　　Reportedly, Gen Z investors are driving crypto adoption with their progressive stance. They enter

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Robinhood stock rebounds as Bernstein sees 80% upside

Robinhood stock recovered more than 2% on Thursday after Bernstein maintained its $160 target, betting that tokenization and prediction markets can offset weaker crypto trading.　　SummaryBernstein maintained an Outperform rating and $160 target, implying roughly 81% upside from Thursdays close.Robinhoods second-quarter net revenue rose 32% year over year to $1.31 billion.Event contracts generated $156 million, surpassing the companys $100 million in crypto trading revenue.HOOD traded at $88.55, but remained below its 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages.　　Robinhood stock rebounds from $83.68　　Robinhood Markets shares traded at $88.55 on Friday, up approximately 2.25% after moving between $83.68 and $89.48 during the session. Despite the rebound, HOOD remained about 26% below its July high near $120.　　Source: Yahoo Finance　　HOOD had closed Wednesday at $89.84 before coming under renewed selling pressure. Thursdays recovery kept the stock above its 200-day simple moving average at approximately $86.52, a level that could determine whether the recent decline develops into a deeper correction.　　Bernstein maintained its Outperform rating and $160 price target following Robinhood‘s second-quarter results. From Thursday’s closing price, the target represents potential upside of about 81%.　　Goldman Sachs also retained a Buy rating but reduced its 12-month target from $137 to $118. The revised target still implies more than 33%

07-31Industry

9 Bouts Official For UFC Vegas 120: Gamrot Vs. Salkilld Fight Card

The UFC has a busy month scheduled for August. The fight promotion is set to hold five events on five Saturdays with only one of those fight cards taking place in Las Vegas. That Vegas show, UFC Vegas 120 takes place on Saturday, August 8 at the Meta Apex. In the main event, top-15 ranked lightweight contenders Mateusz Gamrot and Quillan Salkilld meet in a pivotal 155-pound battle. The UFC recently announced nine official matchups for UFC Vegas 120.　　UFC Vegas 120 Main Event: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Quillan Salkilld　　MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 11: Mateusz Gamrot of Poland celebrates after defeating Esteban Ribovics of Argentina, not pictured, via submission in a lightweight bout during UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)　　Getty Images　　Mateusz Gamrot (26-4-0-1) has been with the UFC since 2020, when he signed with the promotion after winning and defending the KSW lightweight title. The UFC initially had Gamrot as a late replacement for Renato Moicano against Magomed Mustafaev, but Gamrot faced fellow UFC newcomer on that UFC Fight Night card. The two won “Fight of the Night” honors, with Mustafaev winning the bout by split decision.　　Gamrot bounced back from

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US Is Banning Foreign Robots—Even Roombas

In briefThe FCC added foreign-made advanced robots and connected power inverters to its banned list.The agencys definition of “advanced robotic devices” is so broad it covers vacuum cleaners like Roombas and other common devices.The restrictions apply only to new models seeking FCC approval. Existing products already approved or purchased are not affected.　　The U.S. government earlier this week announced an import ban on “advanced robotic devices” from foreign countries, with its sights set specifically on China. But its not just humanoids the government wants to stop from entering the United States—the ban extends to robot vacuum cleaners like Roombas too.　　The Federal Communications Commission has added foreign-made advanced robotic devices, including humanoid and quadruped robots, and connected power inverters to its Covered List after U.S. national security agencies determined the products pose unacceptable security risks.　　In a press release on Tuesday, the FCC said the move follows findings by a White House-convened interagency group that concluded the products could create supply chain weaknesses and cybersecurity risks affecting critical infrastructure and public safety.　　“I welcome these Executive Branch national security determinations, and I am pleased that the FCC has now added foreign-produced advanced robotics and power inverters to the FCC‘s Covered List,” FCC Chairman Brendan

07-31Industry

Gold slides as US yields surge, keeping $4,100 out of reach

Gold price tumbles nearly 1.50% on Friday as the US Dollar recovers some ground after Japanese authorities intervened in the foreign exchange markets a day ago, driving the Greenback to a 30-day low before recovering, according to the US Dollar Index (DXY). The XAU/USD trades at $4,045.　　XAU/USD drops as Treasury yields, Fed dissents and inflation risks pressure Bullion　　The yellow metal is poised to finish the week with losses of over 0.11%, unable to decisively crack the $4,100 milestone. At the same time, the DXY, which tracks the performance of the bucks value against six currencies, is down 0.05%, at 99.91, but failed to provide a tailwind for Gold prices as US Treasury yields are soaring.　　The US 10-year Treasury note is yielding 4.745%, up almost seven and a half basis points, as investors assess whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise rates to tame inflation.　　On Thursday, US economic data showed that economic growth was softer than projected in Q2 2025, down from 2.1% in Q1 to 1.5% QoQ. The Feds preferred inflation gauge, the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, came in at 3.3% YoY, down from 3.4%, a relief for the US central bank, which decided to keep rates

07-31Industry

High Fed Rates Trigger Crisis Fears: Is the Global Economy Breaking Down? Will Crypto Crash Again?

At 2:00 a.m. Beijing time on July 30, the Federal Reserves interest rate decision was announced: the Fed kept rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting this year in which it has held rates steady.　　Starting from July 2023, when the Federal Reserve completed 11 rate hikes and raised interest rates from near-zero levels to 5.25%–5.50%, the Fed has maintained a high-rate environment for 36 months. Historically, during the previous tightening cycle (2004–2006), the Feds peak interest rate level lasted only around 24 months before the 2008 financial crisis erupted.　　Todays interest rate curve shows striking similarities to the period before the 2008 crisis, as illustrated in the chart below:　　Federal Reserve Interest Rates Since the 21st Century (Source: Macromicro)　　Among the 15 major financial crises over the past century, 12 occurred within one year after the Federal Reserve entered a rate-hiking cycle. The current high-interest-rate environment has already lasted 36 months, far exceeding the historical 18-month critical cycle, meaning delayed impacts have been accumulating for a long time.　　Now, as the “canary in the coal mine” of global financial markets, South Koreas stock market has triggered full-market circuit breakers nine times this year. In July alone, it plunged approximately 33%, marking the

07-31Deep Dive

What Christopher Nolan‘s ’The Odyssey Teaches Leaders About Great Storytelling

MUMBAI, INDIA – JULY 11: Christopher Nolan attends Universal Pictures ‘The Odyssey’ Premiere on July 11, 2026 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Aalok Soni/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)　　Getty Images for Universal Pictures　　Christopher Nolan‘s latest cinematic masterpiece, ’The Odyssey,‘ continues to break movie records. It has become the fastest movie to reach 1 million views on Letterboxd and is Nolan’s biggest global opening ever, pulling in $264.1 million during its first weekend. Yet for many people, ‘The Odyssey’ was originally homework rather than a beloved tale. Nolan presented a nearly 2,700 year-old story and changed how audiences experienced it. Here‘s what ’The Odyssey can teach leaders about successful storytelling.　　Great Storytelling Carries Humanity And Empathy　　Homer‘s ’The Odyssey‘ is an ancient Greek epic poem detailing the ten-year journey of King Odysseus of Ithaca attempting to return home after the Trojan War. Originally an oral reading, the written style creates a steady, rhythmic flow best suited for memorization, but not known for immediately capturing a modern book reader’s attention. In Nolan‘s rendition, humanity and empathy is brought center stage to the story, instantly capturing and holding the audience’s interest.　　Odysseus‘ “long-suffering wife Penelope” from the original source material becomes an experience. Movie viewers witness Anne

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