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Hong Kong's securities regulator set a one-year deadline for licensed crypto exchanges and online brokers to replace SMS OTPs with passkeys or device binding.
Europe's natural gas storage has fallen below 100 days of supply. The injection pace is 10% below the five-year average, and a cold winter could tighten the market further.
Sony Bank got OCC conditional approval to form Connectia Trust, a national trust bank for USD stablecoin services. The bank must satisfy conditions before operations begin. No launch date set.
Colorado homeowner insurance premiums jumped 18.32% in 2025, more than triple the national average. Foreclosures rose 51% YoY. For landlords, the math is brutal.
Preferred Bank's July 22 Q2 call, with CEO Li Yu and management, will test loan growth, net interest margin, and credit quality for California-focused commercial lenders.
Nanjing and Istanbul officials met in Istanbul for a heritage conservation dialogue. Both cities face similar urban pressures with ancient walls. Experts exchanged practical solutions on preserving living heritage.
OpenAI's workspace agents handle multi-hour business tasks; its partnership with Paradigm brings AI to smart contract security via EVMbench.
Jefferies sees FY2028 EPS of $30-$40 as Broadcom locks in Google TPU revenue through 2031 and adds an OpenAI custom chip deal, with $500B potential upside.
Foreign buyers took 78% of the $22 billion 30-year bond auction, well above the average. Domestic demand was half the normal share. The tail and bid-to-cover were near recent averages.
Sony Bank's Connectia Trust receives conditional OCC approval for dollar stablecoin issuance, targeting Playstation and streaming payments by 2027, with $40 million in capital.
Paradigm's $1.2B fourth fund backs autonomous delivery and defense, signaling a shift toward crypto rails for robot economies. Open-source tooling continues.
Smith's wage bargaining premise, codified in the National Labor Relations Act, creates regulatory risk for union-heavy sectors. The PRO Act's reintroduction frames the next legislative battle.
Sony Bank secured an OCC conditional charter for Connectia Trust to issue a USDC-like stablecoin. The $40M trust targets 2027 launch but faces final approval and political scrutiny.
AMD's Q1 data center revenue hit $5.78B, up 57%. Meta and OpenAI deals pull GPU capacity. For crypto miners, that means fewer Radeon cards and a shift toward AI workloads.
CHART's 2026 Commitment to People Award honors Salamander CEO Sheila Johnson for a people-first culture with expanded benefits and community programs. Presented July 28 in Boston.
New York's attorney general sued 3M, DuPont, Chemours (CC), and Corteva over PFAS pollution, seeking cleanup funding and consumer warnings on forever chemicals.
Memoa Vault uses AI to catalog jewelry, watches, and heirlooms, pulling live pricing from a 170,000-item library. The $25/month app targets the $3 trillion in undocumented physical assets advisors rarely discuss.
The $250 savings bonus from 316 Financial is back with code CCB. New 150-day hold period, 4.05% APY, and stricter eligibility. Valid until August 4.
Labour wants crypto donations banned permanently after Reform UK received $2.5 million in anonymous contributions. A vote is expected before summer recess.
Hong Kong's securities regulator ordered crypto platforms to replace SMS and email OTPs with passkeys or hardware keys within 12 months, covering licensed venues.
France vs Morocco World Cup 2026 quarter-final on July 9 at Boston Stadium. Kick-off 1:30 am IST. Live streaming on JioCinema and Sports18. Predicted line-ups and key players.
Phillips 66 maintained its $1.27 quarterly dividend, yielding 2.68%. The payout comes as the refiner faces Persian Gulf volatility and a potential up-cycle.
MU reported $41.46B revenue, P/E 8-11x vs industry 73x. A $9.3B Japan HBM plant ties AI and crypto demand. Q4 guide $50B tests the discount.
Neo Performance Materials raised its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance 38% to $140-150M, sending shares up 12%. Pricing strength in hafnium, gallium and rare earths drove the revision. The Greenland Mines deal adds a long-term supply option.
Synergys E&C Global secures ₹76 crore in new contracts from Taiwan-based footwear groups, Anabond, Reliance Consumer Products and Iyengar Bakery. Order book now ₹916 crore for FY27.
Iraq will stay in OPEC. It demands a higher output quota ahead of the June 1 meeting, a government spokesman said. The second-largest producer wants a baseline adjustment.
Iswarya Fertility Center's ₹350 crore raise from OrbiMed signals growing investor interest in India's fertility market as fertility rates fall below replacement.
DXY breaks above inverse head-and-shoulders neckline after strong jobs data and falling oil, shifting Fed rate views. The breakout signals dollar support and sets up a test of March highs ahead of CPI.
The $81.5M Gramercy office purchase signals a long-term bet on New York even as Airbnb pushes to loosen Local Law 18 short-term rental restrictions.
Calumet's business has improved, yet the stock's 60% rally leaves little upside. A Seeking Alpha analyst sees fair value near $18-$20, implying 10% downside.