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Indian benchmarks rose for a third day as HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra led the IT pack. The catalyst: a softer US jobs report that tempered Fed rate hike expectations.
eToro's $12.5M investment in Extended pairs with its $70M Zengo wallet acquisition, creating a self-custodial perpetuals loop for 40M users. Regulatory risk ahead.
Brazil's central bank finalized capital requirements for crypto exchanges, effective Jan 2027. The new rules classify exchanges as securities intermediaries, raising compliance costs and potentially squeezing smaller players.
Brazil's central bank finalized capital requirements for crypto platforms on July 1, effective January 2027. Exchanges must hold loss-absorbing buffers and meet reporting standards. Smaller firms may struggle with costs.
Brazilian crypto exchanges must hold capital buffers and file regular reports from 2027. The central bank finalized rules July 1, aligning platforms with traditional finance standards.
Man Group disclosed a net short of 1.1% in DCC via CFDs. The matched book structure and small dealing volumes point to market-making, not a directional trade.
Man Group disclosed a 1.1% net short in AMG Critical Materials via CFDs under Rule 8.3, signaling a bearish view on a looming takeover. The same strategy was used on DCC in August.
Rupee closed at 95.21, dropping nearly 1% on the week as merchant payments and NDF maturities kept dollar demand high despite a weaker greenback. Mid-month NDF expiry is next catalyst.
BGK sees rising demand for Ukraine reconstruction funding despite diplomatic tensions. First energy pacts expected soon as Polish firms secure early contracts.
Carter's U.S. same-store sales rose 2.1%, the first positive quarter in a year, but earnings missed estimates and full-year guidance trailed consensus. The stock fell 3.8% after hours. Back-to-school orders will test whether retail momentum can translate into profit recovery.
Paystone filed for creditor protection after a debt-fueled acquisition spree. A billing error and rising rates triggered a default. BDC Capital opposes the co-founder-led sale, pushing for a court-supervised auction. The next hearing is July 10.
MTY Food Group's debt load is rising as interest rates stay higher. A covenant breach or EBITDA slip could trigger a sharp repricing. Earnings due early April.
Banks raised ₹1.80 lakh crore via CDs in June, up 38% YoY, as liquidity deficit and credit growth outpaced deposits. HDFC Bank led with ₹26,285 crore. Treasury heads said the RBI's VRR and FCNR scheme eased rates, but LCR stress persists.
MMG, a 2PointZero subsidiary, will place ads in Cenomi's 22 Saudi malls. The deal opens the kingdom's largest GCC ad market for the UAE firm.
Uber pays data scientists and engineers base salaries near $300K, H-1B data shows. The company is still hiring even as AI and visa rules reshape tech.
Meta redirected GPU compute to external clients, putting pressure on crypto DePIN projects. Odig raised $33M from A16Z to build a unified marketplace. Can crypto hold its price edge?
The RBI wants banks walled off from crypto and stablecoins while pushing tokenized deposits and its e-rupee. The push carries weight beyond India's borders.
Japan's Rengo confirms 5.01% average wage hike for third straight year. The data reinforces the BOJ's rate-hike path, though Middle East risks and Fed policy complicate the yen outlook.
Stripe's Bridge secured MiCA and EMI licenses in Luxembourg, letting it offer stablecoin services across the EU. The dual licenses cover issuance, custody, and e-money under one passport.
Brazil's Central Bank will require crypto exchanges to hold minimum capital and file risk disclosures from 2027. Smaller firms face tougher rules sooner.
Gold rose 1.6% on Friday after weaker-than-expected economic data led traders to dial back September rate hike expectations. The next test: Wednesday's CPI report.
TotalEnergies ENEOS commissions 28 MWp rooftop solar at Samsung Vietnam under Decree 57 DPPA. The 20-year PPA covers 26% of site power. Regulatory risk remains.
SATS, SIA, and SGX each beat the STI by at least 7.8 percentage points in June. Here's what drove the gains and what to watch next.
Chelsea's planned €40M sale of Andrey Santos highlights the gap between crypto sponsorship and transfer economics. For BingX, the ROI depends on broadcast visibility, not player transactions.
Gold jumped 1.3% to $4,177, headed for first weekly gain in five, after weak economic data scaled back expectations for further Fed rate hikes. The $4,200 level now looms.
India ordered Google and Apple to remove three apps – BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, Lossigy – over e-rickshaw disruption. The action targets a new class of safety risks in app-based transport.
Arsenal balked at the £10M price. City paid it for a 16-year-old. The deal puts a crypto betting sponsor on a minor's shirt, a practice the UK Gambling Commission has questioned.
With $26.7B in tokenized assets, the IMF warns that instant settlement could amplify crises. Four policy decisions will shape the outcome.
Brent crude climbed above $72 a barrel on Friday as traders bet that US-Iran peace talks could unlock Iranian supply. The move reverses a slide that had pushed crude below $70 earlier this week. Traders now watch for concrete steps toward a deal.
Real Madrid denied interest in Enzo Fernandez. The noise misses the crypto story: his BingX ambassador deal mirrors past sports sponsorships that failed to boost exchange metrics.