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New York Fed President Williams says stablecoin risks have lessened with the GENIUS Act framework, but Governor Barr warns of reserve quality and run risks. Market cap grew 50% in 2025. The next test: enforcement rigor.
ESMA's final MiCA guidelines tighten rules on non-euro stablecoins, directly affecting USDT and USDC on EU exchanges. Platforms face delisting or disclosure requirements by 2025.
Saudi mortgage lending rose 6% YoY to SAR 967.9B in Q1 2026, while consumer loans inched up just 0.3%. The widening gap shifts bank credit toward secured lending.
New York Fed President John Williams said stablecoins are more about payments than stores of value and that he is less worried about the risks they pose to financial stability.
Christina Qi's Databento, used by 3,000 firms, raises $97M to expand low-latency data feeds across equities, futures, options and cryptocurrency.
Seventeen banks are preparing live pilots on Swift's new shared ledger, enabling 24/7 tokenized deposit transfers. The test marks a step toward programmable money.
SBI Holdings was the sole investor in Gauntlet's $125M raise, five times larger than its previous round. The DeFi risk firm now manages yield vaults on Morpho.
Alfa-Bank tests crypto trading for qualified investors in Russia. The pilot faces sanctions risk and counterparty exposure, with an uncertain DFA law timeline.
Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide enters late-stage trials, threatening Eli Lilly's obesity lead. Phase 3 data later this year will decide which company wins the pill race.
AlphaScala's 44/100 rating on ACN reflects generative AI pressure and slowing demand. Its premium over global peers looks hard to justify without a catalyst.
ECB minutes show unanimous June hike, core inflation above 2% across forecast horizon. Even if Middle East conflict eases, pricing damage is locked in. Next test: July CPI and ECB meeting.
G Mining Ventures reported a 16% sequential rise in Q2 gold production at its Tocantinzinho mine. The company maintained its 2026 guidance. Full financial results due in August.
Graham Platner suspended his Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegations he denies. Party leaders now face a tight deadline to pick a replacement before November.
Dune Analytics now supports Robinhood Chain, letting analysts query tokenized asset activity. The integration opens transparency for Robinhood's blockchain.
Paradigm's $1.2 billion fund targets crypto, AI, and robotics, marking its largest raise and a strategic pivot beyond pure blockchain investing.
Microsoft's $190B capex spree funds world's largest AI supercomputer, but shares hover near $383. Crypto miners like IREN pivot to AI, signing a $9.7B deal with the tech giant.
West Bengal will disburse 50% of pending DR arrears to pensioners in Kolkata via banks. The interim measure addresses delays from unverified bank records. The remaining payment depends on bank verification.
Zapper, the DeFi portfolio tracker, shuts down Aug. 3. CEO Seb Audet announced the closure July 8. The move signals consolidation among middleware platforms that lack direct revenue from trading fees.
The Bitcoin miner plans to scale the site to 2GW by 2028, adding to a portfolio that already exceeds 1.1GW of energized capacity.
US Trade Representative Greer praised Apple and Micron for domestic manufacturing. Broader semiconductor tariffs would raise ASIC costs for US-based crypto miners.
American Resources (AREC) enters DOE award negotiations to scale rare earth and critical minerals recovery from coal feedstocks using ReElement technology.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's flag Saudi Arabia's Non-Oil Business Confidence Index (BCI) rose 1.8% in June 2026 from May 2026, according to data from the Gene...
Maxus Mining has mobilized for the first drill program at the Alturas West antimony project, targeting a shear zone with rock chips up to 69.98% Sb. The 2026 campaign tests continuity at depth.
IBS Group launches Naviq Technology, an AI-first company for the global travel industry, backed by decades of domain expertise from IBS Software.
Chase offers $200 Amazon gift card instantly on Prime Rewards Visa approval through July 9. No spending required. Separate $120 Store Card bonus runs June 23-26.
Storfund's partnership with Castorama France lets sellers access revenue at shipment, bypassing the 14-60 day payout gap. The Kingfisher-owned DIY marketplace gets a financial edge.
Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand are blocking on-chain prediction platforms. The result: $20B monthly volume in the West and a widening regulatory divide.
South Korea's central bank formalizes its stance that won stablecoins should be issued by bank consortia, creating a barrier for fintechs and crypto-native firms.
Four Tadawul-listed stocks fell to 52-week lows on July 9, data from Argaam shows. The cluster of lows signals broad selling pressure, but without catalyst or volume, a reversal trade carries risk.
Seven TASI-listed companies and one REIT fell to their lowest levels since debut on July 9, according to Argaam data. The declines add to a tough session for Saudi stocks.