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Binance's bStocks hit $1B AUM in under a month, with $1B+ in trade turnover nine days after launch. The product offers 7,000+ tokenized US equities with zero commissions and 24/7 trading for non-US users.
President Trump earned over $1B from crypto in 2025, mostly from TRUMP meme coin and his WLFI venture, while retail investors lost big. The policies that boost the market also fatten his wallet.
Nearly 1,700 British investors filed a group action in London's High Court, alleging Binance sold unauthorised crypto derivatives. The suit seeks at least £150 million.
Polymarket odds for the Clarity Act fell to 39% after President Trump disclosed $1.4 billion in crypto income. Galaxy Digital cut odds to 50%. Democrats demand conflict-of-interest provisions.
Hungary's veto lift frees €6.6B for Ukraine military aid. The EU's 21st sanctions package targets Russian crypto platforms, raising compliance stakes for smaller exchanges.
IndiGo's new Lite fare strips out checked baggage to compete on price with SpiceJet and Akasa Air. The margin impact depends on whether it attracts new flyers or cannibalizes existing bookings.
Apple's Q3 report: iPhone revenue near $39B, services near $24B expected. A services miss pressures the 31x multiple; a beat and strong guidance keep the rally intact. Options imply 4.5% move.
Galaxy Research cut odds to 50%. Senate scheduling crunch threatens passage before August recess.
GBP/EUR edged up 0.2% to €1.1612 after UK GDP revision confirmed momentum in Q1 2026. The Bank of England's rate decision next is the key event for sterling.
Trump's 2025 financial disclosure shows crypto ventures generated over $1.4 billion, surpassing real estate income for the first time. The 927-page filing details NFT licensing, exchange fees, and DeFi revenue.
Japan's June PMI hit 54.8, the sixth straight expansion. The reading strengthens the BOJ's case for a rate hike, with implications for the yen, JGB yields, and equities.
A Seeking Alpha analyst argues Dow can weather the chemicals downcycle. But Citi sees demand destruction risk, and the catalysts are all one-way. Alpha Score: Weak 32/100.
Sensex and Nifty rebounded Wednesday after a two-day slide, driven by global cues and auto stocks. FII selling of Rs 2,556 crore and oil at $73 remain risks.
Japan's top currency diplomat said April intervention slowed the yen's slide. USD/JPY is back at 40-year highs, testing Tokyo's resolve near 160.
Binance now spends $300M annually on compliance, with 1 in 4 employees in oversight roles. The exchange intercepted $10.53B in fraud, signaling major investment to reduce regulatory risk.
T1 Energy (TE) reported $3.9M in revenue after shifting from battery storage to solar panels. The thin revenue base makes the next filing the key test of the turnaround.
Ipsen's €700M+ Memo Therapeutics acquisition adds a late-stage BK virus therapy for kidney transplants, expanding its rare disease pipeline. The deal is expected to close in H2 2026.
Ola Electric reported Q1 FY26 vehicle registrations of 16,144 units in June, doubling QoQ growth. The EV maker's performance signals strong demand in India's two-wheeler segment.
Institutions can trade on Binance while keeping assets in Anchorage custody, mirroring traditional finance separation of custody and execution.
Nyrstar NV's extraordinary general meeting failed to reach quorum, leaving an agenda item unresolved. The board will decide on a second meeting. The zinc smelter faces ongoing commodity pressure.
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 11, its lowest since February's record low of 5. The metric signals extreme fear as Bitcoin slides on regulatory and macro uncertainty.
Taiwan's FSC enforces a new crypto license law under a 7-year prison maximum for unlicensed operations and full reserve backing for stablecoins.
Equity holders and traders face different tax treatments based on holding period and trade type. Misclassifying intraday or F&O income as capital gains can lead to reassessment and penalties.
India's HSBC manufacturing PMI declined to 54.2 in June, the second-weakest since mid-2022. Cooling demand and weak exports may push the RBI toward rate cuts. Services PMI due next week.
A Shanghai court sentenced five people to 5-6 years for using crypto to bypass China's capital controls in a $29.4M scheme, reinforcing the ban on crypto as a payment rail.
Three egg producers including Cal-Maine and JBS' Hickman's Ranch settled price-fixing charges for $3.3M. The scheme manipulated the daily egg index from 2022 to 2025.
Trump's disclosure showed $1.4B from crypto ventures, including $635M from memecoins. The filing adds official weight to conflict questions as his administration pushes friendly policy.
Franklin Equity Income Fund trailed its benchmark in Q1 2026 as AI trade reassessment and geopolitical risks pressured equities, with consumer discretionary and health care sectors dragging performance.
Taiwan's new crypto law imposes up to seven years in prison for unlicensed operators and requires stablecoin reserves of 100%, with a 12-month grace period for existing platforms.
FCA releases final crypto rulebook. Firms have until October 2027 to comply. Authorization window opens September 2026. Pre-application meetings available now.