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Seerist's AI risk platform reaches European government buyers through DataExpert's OSINT channel, adding forward-looking threat detection to forensic toolkits. A distribution play with no financial terms disclosed.
The July 1 MiCA transition expiry forces non-compliant stablecoins off EU exchanges. With few CASP licenses issued, many platforms may exit Europe. The risk and what to watch.
Over 70,000 law enforcement professionals signed a letter urging the Trump administration to revise the CLARITY Act, warning broad exemptions could shield crypto criminals.
Danos has been awarded a multiyear contract to provide integrated warehousing and materials management services for Shell’s Gulf operations, marking a signifi...
Franklin Templeton's tokenized assets tripled to $2.51B in a year. The 250 Digital acquisition folds a proven team into Franklin Crypto, skipping the multi-year build.
GBP/USD near 1.3200 after a slide to a fresh low. HSBC warns of three drags: widening policy divergence, political risk and dollar strength. UK CPI next week is the next test.
South Korea's data watchdog fined Bithumb 210M won for sending customer data to BingX instead of the authorized recipient, Stellar Exchange.
Kraken and Maple Finance launch an onchain warehouse lending facility with a $500K minimum, pledging BTC or ETH as collateral. Institutional borrowers get capital, but the history of crypto lending failures looms.
Ad execs said Cannes Lions parties drive client relationships, with agencies spending six figures on yachts and private terraces for exclusivity.
Redo raises $81M at $1.25B valuation for its post-purchase commerce platform. With Smash Capital leading, the startup has validation and runway to expand its retention software for e-commerce brands.
Superdry opened its first UK outlet store at Caledonia Park in Gretna, a test of whether its Superdry & Co rebrand can hold premium while clearing inventory.
Kraken's new onchain warehouse with Maple gives its OTC desk a USDC credit line backed by Bitcoin and Ether, cutting reliance on bank loans but exposing lenders to liquidation risk.
Carillon fund's Q1 2026 letter shows Archrock gained alongside higher oil prices. Small-cap growth lagged. Catalysts ahead include the OPEC+ meeting, rig count data, and the company's July update.
EMCOR has ridden the AI infrastructure wave. The stock's P/E has expanded faster than earnings. The next quarterly report will test whether the premium is justified.
Micron's Q3 earnings beat reflects AI-driven HBM demand. The memory cycle's history of sharp corrections after rallies is a risk for investors.
AUD/USD near 0.6905 after a 3.8% June slide. ANZ cut growth forecasts, citing RBA hikes and weak global demand. The dollar rally and rate divergence keep pressure on the Aussie.
Europol froze $47M in crypto and dismantled infrastructure behind SocGholish and Amadey malware. 27 million credentials recovered. What it means for crypto users.
Kraken parent Payward alleges PowerTrade retroactively canceled settled trades to drain $7.2M. The case exposes counterparty risk in high-leverage crypto derivatives. U.S. discovery seeks assets.
Kraken's World Cup sponsorship puts Chiliz fan tokens and Chainlink oracles in the spotlight. CHZ tends to spike around tournaments but fade fast. The real test is user engagement, not logo placement.
Bitcoin's slide to a 2026 low of $59,018 triggered $1 billion in leveraged liquidations. Analysts warn a rally above $69,500 could vaporise $4.7 billion in short contracts.
Saham Capital CFO says Saudi reforms attract foreign investors, boosting liquidity and participation. Third-quarter earnings season will test the trend.
Just 651 unique crypto VC investors participated in Q2 deals, a 75% drop from the 2022 peak. The contraction leaves startups with less leverage and thinner deal pipelines.
Micron's 19% surge pushed its market cap past Meta's $138B. The rally reflects AI memory demand that could persist through 2026. Earnings on June 26 are the next catalyst.
Chevron's 14.5% gain in 2026 has cut its dividend yield to 4.1% from 4.8%. The stock now trades at a higher valuation, making the income case more dependent on oil prices. The next catalyst is Q1 earnings.
Poland's cybercrime bureau arrested four suspects in a SIM swap ring that stole cryptocurrency, with help from the FBI and HSI. The case highlights ongoing risks from weak two-factor authentication on exchanges.
Booking Holdings dropped. One analyst calls the selloff an entry point. AlphaScala's Alpha Score of 55 suggests the market sees no structural problem, but conviction is thin. The next quarter will decide.
Bitpanda now supports EURAU, a MiCAR-compliant euro stablecoin from AllUnity. European businesses can hold, settle, and pay in euros on-chain without dollar conversion costs.
Five police and prosecutor associations told the DOJ the CLARITY Act's developer safe harbor could hamper crypto crime probes. Senator Lummis defends the bill.
Coval, which builds testing tools for voice AI agents, raised $28M in Series A led by Norwest. Total funding is $31M since its 2024 launch.
Firefly Aerospace acquires Space-ng for AI navigation software. Alpha Score 21/100 flags execution risk even as the deal targets lunar-mission autonomy.