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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.
ANV Group acquires AUG, a specialist MGA underwriting travel bonds and financial failure insurance for tour operators across Europe. Deal expected Q3 2026.
CRH's $8.5B Arcosa acquisition boosts its North America infrastructure bet. Jefferies sees 5-6% EPS lift from 2027, raises PT to $165.50. Leadership changes signal execution focus.
Indian Oil cut commercial LPG by ₹183.50 from July 1 after the US-Iran ceasefire extension. Domestic rates unchanged. The next revision on Aug 1 hinges on crude oil over the next 30 days.
Trump's latest financial disclosure reveals over $1.1 billion from WLF token sales and TRUMP memecoin royalties, ranking crypto alongside his traditional hospitality and settlements earnings.
The rupee slipped 19 paise to 94.75 as the dollar held above 101. Traders say RBI may use inflows to rebuild reserves rather than let the rupee strengthen.
Shares hit lower circuit with 19.77 lakh shares in sell queue after JM Financial cut target to ₹620. European OEM spending cuts pressure Q1 margins; KPIT sees H2 recovery.
Disney's Star Group invested Rs 123 crore in JioStar India, total FDI this fiscal now Rs 3,847 crore. The Reliance joint venture deepens despite equity losses.
Taiwan's new crypto law requires FSC licenses, mandates 100% stablecoin reserves, and gives platforms 12 months to apply. Non-compliance risks up to 7 years in prison.
Brazilians bought $2.6B in stablecoins in May, up 158% YoY. Central Bank data shows demand holding steady. Regulatory tax delayed until after October election.
JHL and JCL get BSE approval to extend NCD maturity by six months, buying time to sell JSFB shares for repayment. TPG flags contractual sale mandate.
Gold and silver prices fell in India on Wednesday as the dollar rallied, pressuring precious metals. MCX gold dropped 0.94% to ₹141,600. Silver slid 1.86%.
Block Earner launches Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan using Fireblocks custody. Borrowers pledge BTC for up to 50% LTV, avoid CGT, but face volatility risk.
Trump's 2025 filing shows over $1 billion in crypto gains during a market downturn. The disclosure offers a single number, no strategy or asset breakdown.
While the Nifty 50 treaded water, 43 stocks turned multibaggers. The divergence between index and broader market is long in the tooth and carries reversal risk. The next catalyst is earnings season starting with TCS and Infosys.
President Trump's disclosure reveals $589M in crypto income from NFTs and memecoins. The sum creates an unprecedented conflict-of-interest dynamic as the White House pushes for clearer digital asset rules.
Japan's yen slid above 162.75 per dollar, a 40-year low, even as the Tankan survey hit its strongest since 1991. The BoJ data supports a rate hike case, but the market is focused on US yields. Iran tensions and a light China PMI add background noise.
Alcoa adds 10M tonnes bauxite and 4M tonnes alumina. Leverage rises above 3x EBITDA. CFO targets sub-2.5x within 18 months via cash flow and asset sales.
Taliban airstrikes hit ISIS positions in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after Pakistan's own cross-border operations. The escalation raises regional stability risks and could affect energy markets.