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Raj Patel

Crypto & Fintech Lead

Raj Patel has reported on digital assets and financial technology for 8 years, following the growth of blockchain infrastructure, stablecoins, and payment platforms since the 2017 crypto cycle. He holds a certificate in blockchain and digital currency from the University of Nicosia and has consulted for two fintech startups on regulatory compliance. He covers crypto market moves alongside the fintech products reshaping everyday payments.

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Latest by Raj Patel
Bybit Launches 'Summer Splash' Campaign with 25,000 USDT Prize Pool

Bybit Launches 'Summer Splash' Campaign with 25,000 USDT Prize Pool

Jul 8, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced a promotional campaign, the 'Fiat & Pay Summer Splash,' offering a shared prize pool of 25,000 USDT. The event runs until mid-July and rewards participants for making qualifying fiat deposits and transactions using Bybit Pay.

Belgian Stocks Close Lower, BEL 20 Index Down 1.64%

Belgian Stocks Close Lower, BEL 20 Index Down 1.64%

Jul 8, 2026

Belgian stocks finished lower at the close of trading on Wednesday, with the benchmark BEL 20 index falling 1.64%. The decline was primarily driven by losses in the Consumer Goods, Industrials, and Basic Materials sectors.

French Stocks Close Lower as CAC 40 Index Drops 2.18%

French Stocks Close Lower as CAC 40 Index Drops 2.18%

Jul 8, 2026

French stock markets ended lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark CAC 40 index falling by 2.18%. The decline was reportedly led by losses in the Basic Materials, Industrials, and Consumer Goods sectors.

UK Stocks Close Lower, Down 1.80% Amid Sector-Wide Losses

UK Stocks Close Lower, Down 1.80% Amid Sector-Wide Losses

Jul 8, 2026

UK markets ended Wednesday's session in negative territory, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 index falling 1.80%. The decline was driven by losses in the mining and home construction sectors, though energy stocks rallied on the back of rising oil prices.

US Energy Firms Set New Record for Petroleum Product Exports

US Energy Firms Set New Record for Petroleum Product Exports

Jul 8, 2026

U.S. energy companies exported a record 8.73 million barrels per day of petroleum products in the first week of July, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration. The new figure surpasses a previous weekly record set in early May.