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Trump's disclosure shows $1B+ in crypto income for 2025, mostly from meme-coin royalties and World Liberty Financial. His actual holdings: a Bitcoin stake above $50 million.
Saudi POS spending rose to SAR 12.6B in the week ended June 27, up from SAR 12.4B. Food & beverage led at SAR 2.1B. The print tracks consumer activity ahead of summer.
Taiwan's new crypto law imposes licensing, stablecoin reserve rules, and fraud penalties carrying up to 10 years. Existing VASPs have 21 months to comply.
Belgian group Tessenderlo buys 20% of FMC at $13/share, sending stock up 8% pre-market. The deal gives FMC a strategic partner and cash infusion for its ag chem business.
The ISM manufacturing prices index plunged to 73.0 from 82.1, the steepest drop since July 2022, reinforcing evidence that cost pressures are easing across the factory sector.
Neyro's acquisition of Fiduciary Standard AG lands weeks before the EU's MiCA cliff. Only 17% of pre-MiCA entities have full authorization. The deal signals a compliance-first strategy.
Over 51,070 Saudi families moved into first homes from Jan to May 2026, MOMAH said. The pace trails the Vision 2030 target, and a mortgage slump clouds the outlook.
US construction spending rose 0.1% in May, matching forecasts, as residential posted a 0.3% gain while April was revised down. The flat print keeps the Fed's September rate cut door open but does not force action.
MiCA's full effect cuts registered crypto firms from 3,000 to an estimated 300-400. Industry leaders disagree on fairness, enforcement, and who wins.
MiCA forces offshore spot platforms out of Europe on July 1, but crypto perpetual futures remain unregulated. Loss rates run 74-89%, and traders can still access 50x leverage from unlicensed venues. ICE's Alpha Score of 37/100 reflects the pressure.
A baby American mink wandered into a Sonoma County yard. The resident called animal control thinking it was an otter. The mink was taken to wildlife rescue and will be returned to the wild later.
A group of 1,692 British investors files £150M claim against Binance in UK High Court over unauthorized derivatives sales. Exchange withdraws MiCA application in Greece.
Poland's crypto firms face a regulatory grey zone as delayed licensing law leaves them unable to get MiCA approval at home, pushing some to seek licenses in Lithuania or Estonia.
Crédit Agricole launches EURXT, a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin on Ethereum, with 20 million tokens in circulation. It has already settled a tokenized Amundi money market fund subscription.
The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI fell to 53.9 in June from 55.7 in May, still in expansion. Williamson noted the index moved lower from a 49-month high, signaling slowing growth.
Stellar needs a 45% rally to retake the $10B market cap after its Open USD partnership. Zcash needs a 49% rally if its Ironwood upgrade in late July executes cleanly. Both require a second catalyst to confirm the move.
Saudi banks' residential mortgage lending fell 41% YoY in May 2026 to SAR 4.37B. The decline pressures loan growth and margins for major lenders. June data due late July.
WTI crude slipped below $70 as the Middle East risk premium evaporated. The war gap is filled. Traders now watch for a floor near $70 and a summer range up to $78.75.
Gene-editing biotech NTLA, voice AI SOUN, and chipmaker WOLF carry the highest short interest among large-cap U.S. stocks, with each facing unique catalyst risks.
Benchmark Research added PNFP, APPF and FRPT to its 31-stock 'best ideas' list for July 2026, dropping five names from the prior quarter.
Natural gas stalls as a short-lived U.S. heatwave fades. The 200-day EMA and the $3.00–$3.50 band define the range. No catalyst yet for a breakout.
LINE NEXT's 100B won beta stablecoin payment service Unifi Pay opens developer pre-registration. Global launch Q3 with USDT, JPYC, IDRP. Zero-fee settlement and 5% wallet rewards.
Edel Finance paused lending after attacker inflated tokenized Google stock 78x, borrowing $403k. Flaw was in the wrapping mechanism, not the price oracle. Team absorbed loss, offers whitehat.
Arbex launched Monday as an independent tissue and hygiene company, unveiling its brand and leadership team after a separation from its prior parent.
Christopher Delgado pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering after prosecutors said Goliath Ventures raised $400M through fake crypto liquidity pools. Sentencing is set for October.
Crypto firms spent $189M on 2026 midterms, 37% of corporate political giving. Ripple, Coinbase, Crypto.com and Gemini account for $149M. Fairshake got $82.6M. July filings may show more.
Eurozone inflation slowed more than expected in June, lowering the odds of further ECB tightening and opening the door to rate-cut bets in early 2025. The Dollar held firm ahead of payrolls.
TimesSquare Capital added Cameco to its mid-cap growth portfolio. Uranium spot prices have halved from 2024 highs. The trade hinges on supply discipline, reactor restarts, and the July 30 earnings update.
MiCA's full rules for crypto service providers take effect July 1. Firms must comply or lose EU access. The shift to a single passport system reshapes competition across the bloc.
Lagarde said she regrets being bound by forward guidance as the ECB shifts toward data-dependent decisions. BOE's Bailey and BOC's Macklem also spoke, with each striking a cautious tone on the next rate move.