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Paradigm closed a $1.2B fund for AI and robotics, not crypto. The move shows even crypto-native VCs see limited room to deploy large funds inside crypto alone.
Toss is running a three-month proof-of-concept for a Korean won stablecoin on Optimism's OP Stack, targeting institutional payments with privacy from Sunnyside Labs.
Chamath Palihapitiya's AI-native software factory 8090 raised $135M in a Series A led by Salesforce, with participation from WNDR, Craft Ventures, TPB, and others.
AI4Eyes' platform combines multiple dry eye tests into one five-minute exam. Québec clinics will test the system through a government program that funds real-world medtech validation.
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The messaging-compliance startup raised $180 million from Riverwood Capital. The deal signals growing demand for tools that govern WhatsApp, WeChat, and iMessage at work.
Tom Woods' foreword to Mises' 'Liberalism' asks when the state may use force. The answer: only to defend property and person. The Mises Institute carries that tradition.
Two negotiated deals worth SAR 10.2 million crossed the tape on Bahri Tuesday, July 8. The trades may signal institutional positioning in the Saudi shipper.
EUR/USD slips below 1.0800 as the Fed-ECB rate gap widens to 250 bps. Fawad Razaqzada breaks down the yield divergence and key levels to track. U.S. GDP and inflation data are the next catalysts.
Senator Cynthia Lummis urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act before the August 7 recess. Failure could delay digital asset legislation until 2030, she said.
South Korea's Toss is piloting a won-pegged stablecoin with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs. The proof of concept tests transaction speed, security, scalability, and user experience.
Spain proposes €850B annual EU borrowing, creating a €5 trillion common debt stock. The plan could challenge the dollar's reserve status and shift crypto's narrative.
Europe's top securities regulator is stress-testing how crypto firms safeguard client assets. Unauthorized providers face a July 2026 deadline to stop serving EU clients or exit.
Regulator alleges Trevor Vernon and Argent Capital raised $14.8M from 60+ investors while concealing over $8.6M in losses from futures, options, and crypto trading.
Dunamu beat a KDAC-Korbit consortium and Hecto Wallet One for the 267M won contract, after requirements like immediate custody and full hack loss compensation favored large exchanges.
Dollar Tree's $1.50 price point is pulling in inflation-weary shoppers. AlphaScala's Alpha Score rates DLTR at 68, Moderate. Same-store sales data will test the thesis.
Trump called the Iran ceasefire over, accusing violations. Stocks and crypto sold off sharply. Bitcoin fell with equities as traders brace for escalation.
Shark Tank season 18 adds MrBeast, Mindy Kaling, J.J. Watt as guest sharks, while Kendra Scott and Rashaun Williams become permanent investors.
Tokenized RWAs crossed $33.5B on-chain in July 2026, but most value sits on a handful of chains. The gap between on-chain and tracked value shows where the real risk lies.
Vanida Pillay, with 30 years of experience, becomes CEO of SeyRe Global, bringing ties in East and Central Africa, as well as Lusophone markets.
Solaris Resources' Warintza copper project in Ecuador carries a $4.7B NPV at $4.00/lb copper. The stock trades at a wide discount because the mining permit timeline is uncertain. A 2026 approval would trigger a re-rating; a court challenge would push the stock 40% lower.
The crypto venture firm's $1.2 billion raise pairs AI and blockchain as co-equal themes, expanding available capital for startups at the intersection. Founders should watch deployment pace.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 Sol Thursday after the White House lifts its restriction request. Anthropic's Claude models also return, signaling a permissive shift in U.S. AI policy.
WTI crude gapped higher Wednesday after fresh US strikes on Iran. The 200-day EMA caps the upside at $83. Traders watch for range-bound fade or breakout to $85.
Value Capital sees Al Rajhi Q2 2026 net profit near SAR 5.2B, up 4% sequentially, ahead of the July 16 earnings release.
Quant Mid Cap Fund beat its benchmark over 3 and 6 months after years of lagging. Expert Rathore says don't judge recovery on recent returns alone—look at rolling returns, alpha, and risk-adjusted metrics.
U.S. prosecutors charged Lawrence Bishnoi's syndicate with political killings, reviving questions about his ability to run an empire from an Indian jail cell.
Stand With Crypto urges calls before Aug. 7 Senate recess. The bill faces a narrow window as disputes over ethics, stablecoins, and developer liability remain unresolved.
Regulatory filing shows a 1% DCC holder opened and closed offsetting positions, leaving net exposure flat. No deal catalyst emerged.
Metalsource's 1,789 g/t AgEq intercept at Silver Hill joins OceanaGold's Haile drilling and Albemarle's Kings Mountain dewatering. Early-stage drill results and permitting timelines will decide whether the second gold rush has legs.