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It’s not bitcoin or ethereum: This digital currency rose 3,977% in the first half of 2017

Ripple’s XRP finished the quarter priced at $0.263, up 3,977 percent higher year-to-date. It is currently listed on 30 exchanges.

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A grain deal may signal the U.S.-China relationship isn’t as bad as it seems

For the first time ever, China will allow imports of American rice.

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As oil producers meet, agreement looks strained, OPEC shows ‘cracks,’ analysts say

When oil producers meet, their alliance will look frayed, showing how tough stabilizing world oil market is, analysts say

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Comic book success

How Comic-Con has become an annual festival of costumes and comic books – and a multi-million dollar industry.

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Spirit of 1973

When England’s women won the first Cricket World Cup in 1973 they did it solely for the love of the game.

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Op-Ed: You can buy and retire in Nicaragua from under $100,000

Nicaragua’s stunning beaches and affordability make it an ideal place to retire, Bonnie Hayman writes in International Living.

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US decides to drop criminal charges against former JPMorgan traders in ‘London Whale’ case

The U.S. has decided to drop criminal charges against former JPMorgan traders Javier Martin-Artajo and Julien Grout in the “London whale” case.

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Audi to update 850,000 cars as diesel recalls widen

Audi is fitting up to 850,000 diesel cars with new software to improve emissions performance.

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UK’s Hammond told Goldman Sachs he wants long Brexit transition: Source

British finance minister reportedly told Goldman Sachs that he was pushing for a lengthy transition period after Brexit.

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MoneySuperMarket fined for sending seven million unwanted emails

The price comparison website sent seven million emails to people who had opted out of receiving messages.