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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.
Swift went from concept to live blockchain ledger in nine months. Citi and HSBC are among 17 banks testing 24/7 tokenized deposit payments. The MVP targets real transactions later in 2026.
Sony Financial gets conditional OCC approval for Connectia Trust, a $40M national trust bank. The stablecoin would target gaming and entertainment payments, entering a $311B market dominated by Tether and USDC.
Robinhood Chain DEX volumes surged 1,200% after CEO Vlad Tenev's meme coin call. CashCat, DIH, and 4663 lead the frenzy. Here's what could break the rally.
Salzgitter AG takes full control of Duisburg steel mill HKM, slashing 2,000 jobs and cutting CO2 by 90% with an electric arc furnace. Output drops to 2 million tonnes.
Aviva and specialty insurer Axis have launched a £200m Lloyd's consortium for onshore renewable energy projects, simplifying placement for brokers and clients.
3,000 LPG cylinders swept into the Patalganga River after an HPCL plant wall collapsed in Raigad. Search teams are tracking the flow. The real risk is not the viral video — it is what the missing cylinders mean for local supply and safety.
Bitcoin trades near $63,000 after 50% drop from ATH as investors flock to AI infrastructure deals. Stablecoin supply dropped $312B in June, biggest monthly decline since TerraUSD.
India's food services market is set to hit $150 billion by FY31, with online delivery capturing 18% share. Organized brands are growing faster than the unorganized sector.
Earnings are strong, but market concentration is extreme. The July rotation previewed the risk. Sizing discipline, not rotation timing, defines the trade now.
Small caps trade at a 15x forward P/E, below their 10-year average. Dispersion is the widest since 2020. Active managers have a window before the September Fed meeting.
Chinese EV brands grabbed nearly 25% of Australia's June car sales, undercutting legacy dealers on price and forcing repair chains to retool for new battery tech.
Tennessee's crypto ATM ban stands after a federal judge denied a preliminary injunction, ruling consumer protection outweighs industry harm. CoinFlip's constitutional challenge continues.
Alfa-Bank plans a regulated digital depository by July 2026, with custody and compliance blocking. The design limits asset portability; Western sanctions constrain foreign capital. Sberbank's December target sets up a two-bank race.
AZZ shares hit a new 52-week high after the metal coatings company beat Q1 estimates and raised its FY2027 guidance, citing sustained demand from infrastructure and energy projects.
Google's 2029 quantum timeline threatens Bitcoin's exposed supply (35-50%) and Ethereum's 2029 target as top crypto firms prepare defenses.
92% of Europe's crypto firms vanished after MiCA's July 1 deadline. Only 244 licensed CASPs remain. Circle and Coinbase are the big winners. Binance and Tether are out.
US strikes hit IRGC bunkers near Bushehr on July 8. Crypto markets showed no stablecoin inflows or sell-offs, consistent with a market that has priced in persistent Middle East tension.
EIA expected 61 bcf injection with surplus at 6.4% above normal. Europe's storage deficit and Iran risk offer a bullish counter. Here's what traders need to watch.
British B-Corp brand Nudea launches Eco Luxe lounge line for warm-weather wear as premium sleepwear outperforms. The launch tests whether a second product cycle can extend revenue without scaling spend.
The DeFi portfolio tracker Zapper is shutting down on August 3, 2026. Users have until then to export their data. The company cited no specific reason for the closure.
Y Combinator-backed Weave Robotics will ship its laundry-folding robot Isaac 1 in California this fall. The robot's success hinges on overcoming a history of failed home automation attempts.