Marqeta’s second-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, Aug. 4, highlighted embedded finance, multinational issuing, stablecoins, and commercial payments as primary strategic growth initiatives. The company also saw a 90% increase in deal size, reflecting its enterprise push, while overall growth is expected to moderate in the coming period. Source: pymnts.com

Former WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens made a surprise return at SummerSlam 2026. He secured a significant victory right away. This return happened just before Sami Zayn and Finn Balor were about to have a singles match for the top contender spot in the WWE. Owens' comeback was unexpected and immediately impactful in the championship picture. Source: Heavy.com

Global manufacturing is under pressure as demand falls and costs rise, threatening deindustrialization and economic instability. The situation in July comes as the Iran war continues into its fifth month, according to a report from Crypto Briefing. Source: Crypto Briefing

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges involved in a financing scheme for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This action underscores the increasing use of cryptocurrencies in geopolitical conflicts and highlights the need for stronger global regulatory frameworks. Source: Crypto Briefing

The U.S. dollar declined by 0.08% following a dovish U.S. CPI report, which reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike. The currency was also pressured by a drop in the 10-year Treasury note yield, impacting interest rate differentials. Source: Biztoc.com

This week's curated architecture and design competitions include four calls for submissions. They seek videos reflecting on different ways of relating to places, outstanding contributions to architectural education, innovation in climate adaptation, and more. The competitions are featured by Bustler, a platform known for highlighting new opportunities in architecture and design. Source: Archinect

Global manufacturing is under pressure as demand falls and costs rise, threatening deindustrialization and economic instability. The situation in July comes as the Iran war continues into its fifth month, according to a report from Crypto Briefing. Source: Crypto Briefing

Explora Journeys has officially named its new ship, Explora III, in Barcelona. The naming ceremony took place alongside the MSC Cruise Division terminal, with Cristina Ozores serving as the ship's godmother. The vessel represents an even greater expression of space, design, culinary experiences, and wellbeing in ultra-elegant ocean travel. Source: PRNewswire