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The future of finance hangs in the balance as crypto proponents debate traditional institutions' resistance, spotlighting issues of control and transparency.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in August as exports increased to a record high, suggesting trade could have little or no impact on economic growth in the third quarter. The economy's strength likely has no impact on expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month. Economists at Goldman Sachs maintained their forecast for gross domestic product to rise at a 3.2% annualized rate in the July-September quarter after the trade data.

HBO’s (WBD) latest documentary, “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” premiering Tuesday, promises to delve into one of the greatest enigmas of the digital age: the identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, believed to be among the richest and most enigmatic individuals on the planet.

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World markets painted a messy picture on Tuesday, with recently pumped-up crude oil prices retreating sharply and disappointment surrounding China's economic stimulus already setting in - knocking Hong Kong shares back almost 10%. The return of mainland Chinese markets after a week's holiday there did see the CSI300 index play catch-up with another jump of about 6%. Chinese officials said they were fully confident of achieving this year's 5% GDP growth target.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is encouraging banks to count on its long-shunned cash backstops in a bid to support its monetary policy and financial stability goals. The Fed’s discount window and the Standing Repo Facility (SRF) are credit backstops where lenders can get cash against collateral such as Treasury bonds.