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A Solana meme token and Coinbase prediction markets emerge after Balogun's suspension. The USMNT striker misses the Belgium knockout match under FIFA's automatic one-match ban.
Tadawul registered three negotiated deals worth SAR 8.4 million on June 18. Negotiated deals are off-exchange block trades used for large institutional transactions.
Saleh Al Rashed shares hit their lowest since the TASI listing on June 2, extending a slide that erased most IPO gains amid broader Saudi market weakness.
Policybazaar's PoSP platform PBPartners grew its partner network from 66,000 to 500,000 in five years, now covering 703 cities and processing 8.4 million policies.
Christopher Harborne's donations to Reform UK face a hard £100,000 limit under new UK legislation. The crypto billionaire's overseas residency makes him the prime target of the bill, which still needs parliamentary approval.
Southern Cement hit a 52-week low on July 2. The decline continues amid sluggish construction demand and higher input costs. Investors watch for earnings or a sector catalyst to test support.
CLARITY Act passage odds slid from 64% to 40% on Polymarket. Lummis cites 16 safeguards; Warren warns of illicit finance loopholes. Window closes after August recess.
SpaceX showed investors a handset prototype running on a proprietary OS with xAI integration, the WSJ reported. The early-stage device is slimmer than an iPhone and ties into Musk's 'everything app' vision through X Money.
Bank of Russia targets Sept 1 for crypto law enactment, with a transition period through 2027. Bitcoin and Ether won't be legal tender. Exchanges have until 2027 to comply.
NRP's Alpha Score of 42 reflects the balance between debt repayment progress and soda ash price headwinds. The next quarterly earnings will test the trajectory.
ONDO defends $0.26 support as LINK, XLM approach breakout trendlines. Weekly closes with above-average volume will decide whether accumulation holds or breaks.
Rawasi Albina Investment Co. signed a non-binding MoU to acquire a 50% economic interest in Riyadh-based Al Emlaq Trading Est. The deal, if completed, would expand Rawasi's exposure to the trading sector.
The dollar holds gains after Fed Chair signals easing inflation risks. Goldman Sachs expects rates on hold through 2026, supporting USD yield advantage. Next focus: March dot plot.
Saudi banks cut government bond holdings by SAR 3.9B to SAR 663B in May, halting a three-month buying run. Loan growth pressures may drive further sales.
Saudi banks' government bond holdings fell SAR 3.9B in May to SAR 663B. The decline reverses the prior month's increase and may signal a shift in asset allocation.
The Philippine SEC approved BlockShoals' sandbox, clearing the path for Binance to resume operations after a 2024 ban. The six-month pilot tests crypto trading and custody under direct regulator supervision.
Brenntag SE disclosed a voting rights change under German law, crossing a threshold. The filer's identity wasn't revealed. The filing puts the stock on watch for strategic positioning.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says AI agents will soon match human trading capabilities. The firm launched agentic tools in May and expands crypto to the UK. Stock is up 2% premarket but down 5% in 2026 after a Q1 miss and a 10% workforce cut.
Trump's 2025 disclosure shows crypto income hit $1.4B, topping real estate. World Liberty Financial alone brought in nearly $800M from token sales and business interests.
Ericsson launches 5G innovation challenge in India with IAN Mentoring and TiE Delhi-NCR, targeting startups building solutions for rural development, healthcare, and agriculture.
European ecommerce advertisers paid 15% more per click while ROAS fell 43% on standard campaigns. Channable benchmark shows margins squeezed before holidays.
Leaders from BCG, EY, and PepsiCo say junior hires who ask good questions and adapt fast outperform those with polished resumes. Here is what they look for.
Arabian Pipes shareholders vote July 27 on a 26% capital increase via a 1-for-4 bonus issue and ESIP treasury shares, keeping cash inside the company.
U.S. Bank Smartly Checking customers can get 15% back on dining and grocery as a targeted statement credit. The deal tops most cash-back debit cards but eligibility varies by account tier and member group.
Retal Urban Development signed SAR 123.8M in contracts with PIF-owned ROSHN to build 163 residential units in AlManar. The 24-month project adds to Retal's growing backlog of semi-government work.
Co-op reported a 134% store sales lift and 39x search ROI after using LiveRamp's data collaboration platform. The case study shows offline attribution at scale.
Standard Chartered secured a MiCA license from Luxembourg's CSSF on June 29, allowing EU-wide digital asset custody and stablecoin services. The bank plans phased expansion from its Luxembourg hub.
Foreign investors withdrew ₹49,340 crore from Indian stocks in June, pushing 2026 outflows past ₹2.7 lakh crore. Selling moderated late in the month.
Red Sea International gets a Madinah land plot from the municipality for a mixed-use project. The company will design, build, and operate the site under a long-term deal.
The DOJ extradited a 19-year-old alleged Scattered Spider member from Finland in a $100M crypto extortion case. The case tests cross-border enforcement and highlights social engineering risks for crypto firms.