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Alistair Croll's Envoi creates a digital twin of conferences where AI agents build connections weeks before the event. Startupfest next month is the first test.
Thai central bank's baht stablecoin design study nears completion. Full-reserve requirement, public hearings by year-end, regulations in early 2027. Initial use limited to interbank settlements.
Masar sold two reserved land plots in Zone 1 of its Masar Destination project for SAR 462.1M. First plot: SAR 260.97M. Second: SAR 201.14M. The sale was announced.
Constellium sells its Changchun automotive structures joint venture to a Chinese buyer, exiting a 200-person plant as it sharpens focus under Vision 2028. Terms undisclosed.
Putin admits Russia faces a diesel shortage after Ukraine drone strikes on refineries. Tighter export restrictions could follow, squeezing global gasoil supplies.
Stratechery pauses Weekly Article and all shows from June 29 to July 5. Next Update lands Monday, July 6. Subscribers get a week without Thompson's tech analysis.
100% of Goranson Bain Ausley employees rated highly engaged in 2026 survey, earning the firm its third consecutive Best Places to Work recognition from Austin Business Journal.
The non-binding MoU gives Nofoth a path into the Saudi beverage market. Due diligence and regulatory hurdles remain. Completion would add a new revenue stream.
KEIR shares resume trading on Tadawul after a nearly three‑week suspension triggered by late annual results. The stock re‑enters the market with a full year loss of SAR 12.4 million.
The BIS Annual Economic Report warns dollar-pegged stablecoins like USDT and USDC amplify dollar dominance and pose risks to emerging markets. Report models "modestly negative" output effects at $1-3T issuance.
A 10-acre private island in Nova Scotia with solar power, a well, and a greenhouse sold for $6 million. The lodge requires boat or helicopter access.
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Kiwoom Securities is seeking to acquire a stake in crypto exchange Bithumb ahead of South Korea's July crypto regulation that could open the door for brokerages.
The crypto derivatives exchange and analytics platform are offering their largest prize pool yet, building on a partnership that has generated over $23 billion in cumulative trading volume
BitMEX appointed Peter Wilkinson as CEO, while its group CFO and chief growth officer left with no replacements named, catching some staff off guard.
Tawuniya shareholders approved SAR 2 per share dividend for 2025, a 20% payout that removes uncertainty for income-focused holders ahead of the ex-date.
Tesla settled a lawsuit over a fatal 2023 crash involving FSD, but the NHTSA probe that could force a recall remains active. The agency escalated to engineering analysis in March, citing failures in low-visibility conditions.
SRMG subsidiary Taoq PR signed a three-year SAR 200M media services contract with an unnamed client. The deal adds recurring revenue visibility for the group's events and services segment.
TORM shares test $25 support as Q2 earnings approach. Tanker rate trends and Hafnia merger uncertainty will determine if the premium returns. AlphaScala analysis covers the risk events.
Fomo raised $75M at a $550M valuation from Index Ventures, USV, and Benchmark. The social trading app combines multi-chain trading with a feed for following friends and public portfolios.
NatGas holds its blue channel above $3.20 as WTI slices through $71 and Brent tests $72 floor. Trade levels and the LNG stock read at Alpha Score 66.
Franklin Templeton's muni green bond SMA lagged in Q1 as longer duration hurt relative returns. Short-dated overweight helped as new issuance ran above average.
Europe's MiCA transitional period expires this week, exchanges compete for Binance users. U.S. jobs report, Robinhood event, and manufacturing data also on tap.
Nigeria's fintech system processed 11 billion payments in 2024, yet 26% of adults remain excluded. Open banking delays, naira volatility, and tighter regulation create the sector's biggest risks for 2026.
A Seeking Alpha contributor cut Cardinal Health's rating after selling in 2024, citing a weaker 2026E outlook. Alpha Score sits at 58 with no immediate catalyst to reverse the slide.
Sixth Street is buying a majority stake in Monument Re, a European life insurance consolidator. Hannover Re stays on as key shareholder. The deal gives Monument fresh capital to accelerate in-force portfolio acquisitions.
A Simon-Kucher study of 5,000 Americans shows experiences outrank material goods in discretionary spending. Brands clinging to traditional success signals risk losing share to travel, dining, and flexibility-focused products.
Tubi's streaming ad benchmarks show QSR sales lift of 37%, retail 27%, auto purchases 25%. The data challenges the view that CTV is only an upper-funnel channel, potentially reshaping ad budgets.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says obfuscation could remove trusted third parties. The problem: its "galactic" runtime blocks deployment. Lattice fixes may cut years off the path.
Al Sagr Insurance wins a one-year motor fleet contract with Key Car Rental, expanding its commercial book amid Saudi tourism growth. No premium disclosed.