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HSBC issued its first blockchain-based structured notes in Hong Kong via private placement, using Marketnode for tokenisation and payment. The trial tests efficiency gains for institutional investors as Hong Kong pushes regulated tokenised finance.
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories CEO Kim Thompson is featured in Authority Magazine, discussing the company's mission to bring recombinant spider silk to commercial scale.
Orogen Royalties upgraded to OTCQX Best Market from OTCQB. CEO Paddy Nicol said the move boosts U.S. visibility and liquidity. The company's royalty model has produced two discoveries, including one now operated by AngloGold Ashanti.
The two projects cover 680 route km of the Kavach automatic train protection system on Northern Railway and homing facilities for 250 electric locomotives at Raipur.
Revolut X users can now trade via natural-language prompts on Claude, Gemini, and other AI assistants. The move follows similar integrations from Gemini and Robinhood.
Revolut's 75M-user crypto exchange connects to AI assistants like Claude and Gemini, allowing plain-language trading and portfolio analysis without coding.
Argentina's envoy says India is now its sixth-largest economic partner, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $6 billion in 2025, driven by edible oil and critical minerals.
Altius Minerals lifts Great Bay Renewables stake to 50% in a $390M deal that sees Apollo exit and Northampton become an equal partner. The transaction boosts Altius's exposure to US electricity royalty cash flows.
The European Commission accused Meta of breaching the Digital Services Act with addictive design features on Facebook and Instagram, demanding changes to infinite scroll and autoplay defaults. Fine up to 6% of revenue.
Healthcare Global Enterprises is using AI and patient data to personalize cancer treatment, partnering with Accenture to enhance its AI research capabilities.
Orogen Royalties began trading on OTCQX, joining a market that saw $23.4B in non-U.S. North American securities trading in Q2. The company's portfolio includes the Arthur Gold project with AngloGold Ashanti.
The mineral explorer moves to the OTCQX Best Market, giving U.S. investors access to Level 2 quotes. The company is drilling 191 holes at its Flat Gold Project in Alaska.
The dollar extended losses after Trump said Iran seeks a deal. ECB rate hike bets outpace Fed, with September hike probability at 90%. EUR/USD rallied, USD/JPY fell on GPIF comments.
The dollar fell after Trump said Iran wants a deal. Brent crude eased, boosting ECB September rate hike odds to 90%. EURUSD held gains; Fed tightening lags. Katayama's GPIF call hit USDJPY.
Dollar falls as Trump says Iran seeking deal; Brent above $76. ECB September hike odds at 90% lift EURUSD. Japan minister's call hits USDJPY.
The dollar fell after Trump said Iran is seeking a deal. Brent pulled back, Treasury yields dropped, and ECB rate-hike bets outpaced the Fed, supporting EURUSD.
The dollar extends its retreat after Trump says Iran wants a deal. Brent eases, yields dip, and markets price ECB rate hikes more aggressively, lifting EUR/USD. USD/JPY slides on pension fund comments.
The dollar fell after Trump's comment that Iran is open to a deal. Brent crude stabilized above $76, while ECB rate hike bets rise to 90% for September, boosting EUR/USD.
Circle's OCC charter places it under direct federal supervision and could eventually back USDC reserves. The bank will first offer custody to Circle and affiliates.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said higher airfares are sustainable; Q3 EPS forecast of $2.00-$2.50 beats estimates. Full-year guidance reaffirmed. Premium sales top main cabin.
Seventeen banks from six continents will pilot live tokenized deposit payments on Swift's new blockchain ledger, testing 24/7 settlement inside the regulated banking perimeter.
Seventeen banks, including JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and MUFG, will test Swift's shared ledger for 24/7 tokenized deposit payments, a bank-led answer to crypto stablecoins.
Swift's blockchain ledger goes live as 17 banks prepare to test tokenized deposit payments. The move gives banks a real-world trial of 24/7 on-chain settlement inside the regulated perimeter.
A merged crypto market structure bill could reach the Senate floor the week of July 20. The ethics provision barring officials from crypto ties remains the sticking point for Democratic votes.
Hamas dissolved its Gaza government on July 6, 2026, but a $2 million crypto forfeiture from 2025 and OFAC enforcement actions remain open risks for the sector.
Rupee closed near 83.50, down 0.3% on the week, pressured by import hedging and rising oil. IT exporters Infosys and Wipro may benefit. Volatility from geopolitical risks could limit gains.
The rupee slipped past 83 per dollar as Iran tensions spurred oil-import hedging and foreign outflows. RBI intervention capped losses, but traders see 83.20 as the next test.
ISS and a second proxy advisor recommend Equinox Gold shareholders vote for the share issuance resolution tied to the Orla Mining merger. The special meeting is July 22.
Constellium will report Q2 2026 results before market open on July 29, with a conference call at 10 AM ET led by CEO Ingrid Joerg and CFO Jack Guo.
Revolut X now lets traders analyze portfolios, backtest strategies, and execute orders via AI prompts. The 30-minute prototype using Anthropic's MCP protocol cuts friction but relies on human approval. Proof will come from user forums.