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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.
Russia's Duma committee approved crypto bill amendments expanding payments. Coins must meet a 5 trillion ruble market cap and 1 trillion ruble daily volume, narrowing eligibility to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The crypto venture firm is raising $1.5 billion for a new fund focused on AI and robotics, broadening its mandate beyond blockchain.
Binance Academy says ESG metrics are moving beyond ethical overlay to mainstream crypto risk assessment, citing regulatory pressure and governance gaps. The report urges focus on verifiable indicators over labels.
EFG Hermes won Best Research House and IPO of the Year for its advisory on the Jamjoom Fashion listing on Saudi's Nomu parallel market. The dual win comes as the firm expands its Saudi operations.
Vanguard posted a Head of Digital Assets role on July 6, signaling a shift from its 2024 Bitcoin ETF refusal. The roadmap could set custody standards for $12 trillion.
Senator Cynthia Lummis said the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act must pass before August 2026 or risk a legislative vacuum until 2030, with bipartisan coalition fragile and SEC-CFTC dispute unresolved.
Liquidation in crypto works two ways: exchanges force-close leveraged trades, and DeFi bots seize underwater loans. This guide explains health factors, keeper bonuses, cascades, and how to read the daily liquidation numbers.
American CryptoFed met SEC staff to discuss Locke token registration. The DAO says its Form 10 should become effective Aug. 17 unless the SEC intervenes.
Kazakhstan exempts crypto income from tax for regulated trades, authorizes gas-powered mining, and sets up stablecoin cross-border payments under a July 7 decree.
RBI internal documents show renewed push to bar banks from crypto. Stablecoin warning, tax compliance gaps: only 1/4 of 645k traders declared gains. 39M traders hold $2.1B.
The U.S. Bank Triple Cash card offers a $100 annual software credit. A cheap monthly subscription like Microsoft 365 Basic at $1.99 can yield $78 profit after 11 months.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asked Mitch McConnell's office for a health update Wednesday, escalating pressure on the 84-year-old senator hospitalized since June 14.
Trump warned of more U.S. strikes on Iran, raising fresh crude oil supply risks. USO (Alpha Score 40) sits mixed as Strait of Hormuz tension builds.
Saudi merchandise imports declined 5% year-on-year to SAR 75.7 billion in April, extending a trend of lower trade volumes as the kingdom pursues import substitution under Vision 2030.
Russia's State Duma committee adopted a revised crypto bill that drops mandatory wallet address disclosure. Retail investors can put up to 300,000 rubles annually into approved cryptocurrencies through one intermediary.
Paxos's USDGL stablecoin pays yield under MAS rules, testing whether regulated structures can replace risky DeFi yield products after the UST collapse and regulatory crackdown.
Euro stablecoin volumes hit $673M in 2026, up 128% from $295M in 2025. MiCA's July 1 deadline gave issuers legal clarity, driving demand from European traders.
ADCB's 63% dividend payout for 2025 signals confidence in capital strength and earnings. The yield near 5.5% aligns with UAE sector norms. Ex-dividend date pending.
The dollar gained Wednesday after U.S. strikes on Iran pushed Treasury yields higher. A proprietary trader explains the rate differential driver and key levels on USD/CHF and AUD/USD.
Documents show India's RBI pushing for crypto prohibition, barring banks from exposure. With 39 million traders and $2.1 billion at stake, uncertainty weighs on exchanges.
Dunamu scored 94.73 points for a 267-million-won contract to store seized crypto. The win raises questions about custody concentration and regulatory scrutiny.
Bahri confirmed the Wedyan vessel is safe with no injuries. The incident appears resolved, removing a near-term risk for the stock.