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Bybit's Combo Bot Hub merges Futures Combo and TradFi Combo into one interface, offering pre-built strategies across crypto and traditional assets with automated rebalancing.
EPD raised its payout to $0.535 per unit, extending a 25-year streak. The AI and energy disruption catalysts carry risks that the Moderate Alpha Score (59) reflects.
Russia's Alfa-Bank is building a digital depository for crypto custody and piloting trading on its brokerage. A consumer launch could come in 2026 after legislation passes.
Robinhood Chain lets users bridge brokerage funds to self-custodial wallets for memecoin trading. Here is how the bridge works and what safety steps matter.
INTERPOL's Operation First Light froze $293M in illicit assets and arrested 5,811 across 97 countries, targeting crypto laundering networks. The sweep highlights growing enforcement reach that could tighten exchange compliance.
The 62.5% rent hike on a five-year lease boosts AlJazira REIT's distributable income, showing strong demand for industrial space in Saudi.
SWIFT moves tokenized deposits into live testing with 17 banks including HSBC, Citi and BNP Paribas. Real transactions start under existing compliance rules.
Russia's largest private bank Alfa-Bank plans a regulated digital depository and crypto services. COO Dmitry Vitman outlines timeline, compliance-first approach, and competitive edge.
Bitcoin held $63k as U.S. airstrikes hit 90 targets. Altcoins LIT and ETHFI surged 35% since June. Stablecoin market cap dropped to $312B, while tokenized equity volumes hit a record $3.86B.
The EU plans to revise MiCA by 2027 to regulate foreign stablecoin issuers and tokenization. A consultation runs through September 30. The gap leaves non-EU issuers unregulated for now.
The DOJ told prosecutors Binance will stop voluntary account freezes as of June 8, requiring formal MLAT requests that take weeks or months.
OSL Group's MiCA authorization from Austria's FMA opens 30 EEA markets. Only 210 of 1,200+ applicants passed the bar. The cost of maintaining 50+ licenses globally is the trade-off.
Ammunic Systems pivots to loitering munitions and naval fuses, targets SE Asia and Middle East exports after expanding production capacity.
Sony Bank secured conditional approval from the OCC to establish Connectia Trust, a national trust bank for issuing a dollar stablecoin. Final clearance hinges on undisclosed conditions.
Arrow Global Group is acquiring Fusion Specialty, an MGA that has written £290 million in gross premium for 1,500 policyholders. The deal closes Q3 2026.
Trump thanked SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell for a stock donation to Trump Accounts valued at $325 million, one of the largest political gifts on record.
International soccer fans at the World Cup are discovering American staples like Ranch dressing and Buc-ee's. The exposure could boost brand affinity; Walmart's quarterly earnings in August will show if it translates to sales.
At 86, Jack Lifton is the rare earth industry's most sought-after consultant as US firms race to rebuild supply chains and face a critical shortage of experienced metallurgists.
Indonesia's B50 biodiesel mandate will require 15.2-16.3 million tons of crude palm oil this year, tightening export supply and supporting prices. The October deadline for full adoption is the next catalyst.
Serbia left rates at 5.75% for a record 22nd month. Core inflation at 4.5% signals domestic pressure as election welfare pledges add to price risks.
Singapore sovereign fund will increase AI exposure from 6% to 15% by 2031, citing regulatory uncertainty and the FTX collapse. Tokenized equity volumes hit a record $3.86B.
PepsiCo Q2 revenue topped estimates, while core EPS and organic sales missed. FY26 outlook reaffirmed. Input cost and currency headwinds weigh on margins. Focus shifts to volume recovery and earnings call.
Drewry's container index surged to $4,530, a level last seen during the 2022 crypto crash. Here's why the shipping spike matters for Bitcoin and rate-cut bets.
Weekend stablecoin transfers hit $76B, nearly matching Visa's daily volume. BNB Chain processes 40% of global stablecoin transactions. On-chain yields beat U.S. savings rates 8x.
SWIFT's blockchain ledger enters controlled rollout with 17 banks including HSBC and Citi, enabling 24/7 tokenized deposit settlements across borders.
Alfa Bank launched crypto custody and trading, bundling safekeeping and execution. Supported assets and launch timeline remain undisclosed, crypto.news reported.
Tasheel CEO Mohamed Galal blamed an AWS outage and a loan administration cut for slower Q2 revenue growth. New products are planned for H2 2026.
Kazakhstan exempts crypto gains from tax if users move holdings to regulated platforms. Excess state electricity goes to mining. Deputy PM says goal is to attract global capital.
M&S brand director Sharry Cramond said the British Grand Prix activation was a 'perfect fit' as the retailer targets younger, fashion-aware shoppers through F1.