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Gate Europe secured a MiCA CASP license and a Payment Institution license from the Bank of Lithuania, the exchange said Tuesday. The dual authorization lets the exchange offer spot trading, custody, and fiat on-ramp services across the European Economic Area under a single regulatory passport.
The overturning of Humphrey's Executor gives presidents more control over SEC and CFTC commissioners, making US crypto policy more vulnerable to political shifts.
India's new rural jobs law sets a ₹300/day wage floor, with the national average rising to ₹327.4. Opposition parties call the rates inadequate and demand restoration of MGNREGA.
Goldman Sachs: primary insurers bear Q2 2026 catastrophe losses as events fall below reinsurance triggers. U.S. storms and floods drive claims in the primary layer. Reserves may need additions.
HUL's quick commerce turnover doubled in FY26. The channel accounts for just 3% of sales. Britannia, ITC and Tata Consumer report similar shifts. Next phase: price war for share, says Satish Meena.
HPCL's structured cost programme delivered ₹1,691 crore in FY26, exceeding its $0.50/bbl target. CFO K Vinod explains the permanent savings and margin focus.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce expects the Clarity Act to pass this summer, splitting crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC. Chairman Paul Atkins pledged to make the U.S. the global crypto hub.
A fake Polymarket trading bot on GitHub delivered an infostealer to 53 developers. The malware targets wallet keys, browser passwords, and cloud credentials. SafeDep identified 30 malicious npm packages tied to the campaign.
Morgan Stanley cut Devon Energy's price target to $63 from $66, citing lower oil prices after the U.S.-Iran deal. The stock trades at 6.5x earnings with a 12% free cash flow yield.
Tapscott's report draws a direct line from the CPR to today's AI infrastructure gap, arguing Canada must build its own digital dominion or accept foreign control.
A Canadian policy shift could abolish anti-circumvention laws, threatening the $200-per-visit repair fees at Deere and Apple's 30% App Store cut. The risk is real as Trump tariffs change the calculus.
Venga's MiCA authorization from Spain's CNMV lets it operate across the EU. The July 1 deadline means many firms without approval face exit.
SoFi scores a 30 on AlphaScala's risk-reward model, placing it in the Weak category. The market has priced in much of the growth story. Next earnings will determine if the setup improves or worsens.
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay requests 100% Centre funding for wage component of VB-G RAM G scheme, citing fiscal strain from the 60:40 cost-sharing model that would cost the state ₹5,057 crore.
Crédit Agricole launched EURXT, a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin on Ethereum, used to settle the first tokenized UCITS fund subscription. The bank's scale gives it an edge over dollar-pegged tokens.
Cloudflare's Monetization Gateway uses the x402 protocol to charge for API calls, datasets, and content access. CEO Prince calls it a marketplace for an AI-driven internet.
Kyndryl and Microsoft partnered on sovereign cloud for regulated industries. The deal targets government and financial clients facing data residency rules. Shares jumped.
Talos reports $8.35B in crypto long liquidations in Q2, slashing open interest and order-book depth. Traders face thinner liquidity entering Q3 with higher slippage risk.
Trump's disclosure shows $1B+ in crypto income for 2025, mostly from meme-coin royalties and World Liberty Financial. His actual holdings: a Bitcoin stake above $50 million.
Saudi POS spending rose to SAR 12.6B in the week ended June 27, up from SAR 12.4B. Food & beverage led at SAR 2.1B. The print tracks consumer activity ahead of summer.
Taiwan's new crypto law imposes licensing, stablecoin reserve rules, and fraud penalties carrying up to 10 years. Existing VASPs have 21 months to comply.
Belgian group Tessenderlo buys 20% of FMC at $13/share, sending stock up 8% pre-market. The deal gives FMC a strategic partner and cash infusion for its ag chem business.
The ISM manufacturing prices index plunged to 73.0 from 82.1, the steepest drop since July 2022, reinforcing evidence that cost pressures are easing across the factory sector.
Neyro's acquisition of Fiduciary Standard AG lands weeks before the EU's MiCA cliff. Only 17% of pre-MiCA entities have full authorization. The deal signals a compliance-first strategy.
Over 51,070 Saudi families moved into first homes from Jan to May 2026, MOMAH said. The pace trails the Vision 2030 target, and a mortgage slump clouds the outlook.
US construction spending rose 0.1% in May, matching forecasts, as residential posted a 0.3% gain while April was revised down. The flat print keeps the Fed's September rate cut door open but does not force action.
MiCA's full effect cuts registered crypto firms from 3,000 to an estimated 300-400. Industry leaders disagree on fairness, enforcement, and who wins.
MiCA forces offshore spot platforms out of Europe on July 1, but crypto perpetual futures remain unregulated. Loss rates run 74-89%, and traders can still access 50x leverage from unlicensed venues. ICE's Alpha Score of 37/100 reflects the pressure.
A baby American mink wandered into a Sonoma County yard. The resident called animal control thinking it was an otter. The mink was taken to wildlife rescue and will be returned to the wild later.
A group of 1,692 British investors files £150M claim against Binance in UK High Court over unauthorized derivatives sales. Exchange withdraws MiCA application in Greece.