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Binance users can now trade Treasure Global (TGL) shares. The Nasdaq-listed stock gains exposure to 323M+ users. TGL closed at $3.07, up 15.5%.
Spring 2026 broke DeFi yield models as liquid staking TVL cratered 66%. Lending, swap fees, and emissions all failed. Only usage-driven protocols held.
CEO Abdulaziz Al-Kathiri said H1 profit growth came from core operations, with 98% retention and new contracts worth SAR 270M. Utilization rate hit 92%; full-year guidance reaffirmed.
The CFTC closes civil fraud cases against Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang, who cooperated with prosecutors after FTX's $8 billion collapse. The agency's $12.7 billion recovery against FTX entities stands as its largest ever.
Naf's H1 net profit hit SAR 5 million, up 199% from SAR 1.7 million. CEO Basel Al-Harbi expects the second production line to lift sales further in H2.
The SEC proposed new exemptions for crypto projects to raise up to $5M or $75M, including a safe harbor for when developer efforts end. Comments due in 60 days.
Kim Yo Jong says scaled-back U.S.-South Korean exercises still 'provocative,' dashing hopes for renewed talks. Trump ordered cuts days before drills began.
The SEC's "Regulation Crypto Assets" creates two paths for token fundraising in the U.S., including a $75 million tier and a safe harbor for completed projects.
From vending machines to mineral rights, these 15 passive income streams offer steady returns with minimal daily effort. Startup costs and potential earnings vary widely across the options.
The Lakers' $12.5 billion valuation assumes media rights keep rising. But NFL network pushback from Fox's Lachlan Murdoch suggests the apex may be near.
The exclusive deal brings Marco's patented tile ventilation technology to Eagle's Secure Roof Components system, combining wind-uplift protection with attic airflow.
David Morens admitted hiding pandemic emails to avoid FOIA requests, faces up to five years in prison, the Justice Department said.
Neural networks and embeddings let insurers distinguish risk at the property level, not the ZIP-code level. Verisk explains how the approach outperforms coarse geographic groupings.
Harvard agrees to pay $53 million to families of donors after a former morgue manager sold body parts; the settlement includes program changes and a scholarship.
SEC proposes crypto fundraising exemptions up to $75M as Trump meets industry; CFTC weighs prediction markets and AI. August 19-20 deadlines set the pace.
The coming El Niño could be the strongest in 176 years, with crop-yield disruptions stretching through the 2027 growing season. Warming rates accelerate.
The DOJ probe into CME copper spoofing now targets warehouse data integrity. A forced-indictment scenario could trigger a volatility spike not priced into current futures.
India's consumer watchdog is investigating Oppo Reno 5 display defects. A finding of systemic manufacturing failure could force refunds and reshape regulatory oversight of Chinese phone brands.
RFK Jr. launches a federal initiative to help parents recover from addiction while avoiding foster care, a policy shift that could reshape demand for treatment and child welfare services.
Treasury will double long-dated buybacks to at least $4 billion starting Sept. 9, pulling the 30-year yield from above 5.33% back below 5.20% and removing a key support for the greenback.
SEC's proposed crypto framework wins praise from Commissioner Peirce days after Senate fails to advance CLARITY Act. Galaxy cuts passage odds to 10%.
Inside the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music: $12M Telecaster, 45,000 documents, and a big-hearted vision of the old, weird America.
Trump hosts crypto industry insiders at the White House today at 2:30 p.m. ET. The CFTC holds its first innovation committee meeting tomorrow. The CLARITY Act vote is set for Sept. 15.
Icertis's product chief argues enterprise AI value is moving from model access to operational context. The column maps which software layer captures value.
India's DEA Joint Secretary Alok Tiwari says foreign capital needs to improve, corporate bond market lacks depth; rules being recast to attract investment.
Proofpoint plans to hire 200+ engineers in India and open an AI security center in Hyderabad as local enterprise AI adoption accelerates.
KAFD office occupancy reaches 80% as Riyadh premium space tightens. CFO Ibrahim Alsughayer says the district hosts 25 regional HQs and plans to expand residential units to 4,000.
Amit Shah chairs the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting Thursday in Mahabalipuram. Chief ministers from five states and three UTs attend.
The first industry-wide benchmark report shows the median Jiu-Jitsu school generates $19,000 a month. Payroll over 40% of revenue kills profitability. Owners who pass 200 students take home $150,000+.
Xsolla and AccelByte open a closed testing program that pairs AccelByte's backend services with Xsolla's global payments, letting studios skip stitching separate tools together.