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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.
KuCoin has joined a UAE crypto alliance to develop shared custody and settlement infrastructure, the latest in a series of moves by Gulf states to build a regulated digital-asset hub.
Heritage Foods says its 'fresh paneer' label refers to refrigerated, preservative-free nature. The FSSAI notice claims the term fails Schedule V rules. A ruling could force a packaging change.
TVS Motor and Indian Oil will deploy electric King Kargo HD vehicles across 13,000 LPG distributor networks, cutting emissions and operating costs.
SpaceX debt trades at junk yields while one analyst rates the stock a buy. The divergence shows how private markets price near-term cash stress against long-term optionality.
Taaleem secures AED 968M from Emirates Islamic to fund Kids First acquisition. The Dubai education provider signs two financing agreements for expansion.
Only 36% of employers cover GLP-1s for weight loss, flat from 2025. Many push workers to FSAs or third-party platforms. A Medicare pilot may shift cost calculus.
Amazon's Moonraker project to upgrade Alexa+ with agentic AI could cost the company more than $100 million in GPUs by 2026, per Business Insider.
Delta splits premium cabins into Basic Business and full-fare tiers. The stripped-down ticket excludes lounge access and seat selection. Friday's earnings call will test the strategy.
Google researchers warn quantum computers could break crypto encryption by 2029. The $2T market faces an existential threat, pushing a multi-year upgrade to post-quantum cryptography.
ConocoPhillips made a list of top energy stocks with 40% average upside, but Morgan Stanley cut its price target June 29. The tension defines the sector's next move.
Prediction market odds for normal Strait of Hormuz traffic slipped to 44% by December, with the first 53% probability landing on Jan. 1, 2027.
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Darkfost says 40% of altcoins are near all-time lows, blaming oversupply as 60,000 new tokens launch daily. Van de Poppe sees a contrarian buy signal, citing weak Bitcoin shorts.
Vanguard hired a crypto head after allowing third-party ETFs. Bitcoin fell below $62K on Iran strikes. The firm says no proprietary products are planned yet.
The CLARITY Act missed its July 4 signing target. Three disputes block it: Trump's $1.4B crypto income, a DeFi developer shield, and a $1.35B stablecoin-yield fight at Coinbase.
IOTR jumps in thin premarket volume as short-float dynamics drive the move. FCEL extends a recovery, while BZH edges lower ahead of housing data. S&P futures flat.
Saudi Arabia placed 13th among top 20 host economies for FDI in 2025, per the UN World Investment Report. The ranking reflects the kingdom's ongoing economic diversification push.
The UAE lender's general assembly approved a cash dividend of 9.18 fils per share, in line with its payout policy. Payment details are pending.
CFTC sues Trevor Vernon and Argent Capital Management over $14M unregistered crypto pool. Losses hit $8.6M. Agency seeks restitution and trading bans.
Bitcoin slipped below $62,000 after Trump said the Iran memorandum was 'over.' The selloff was orderly, with no liquidation cascade, but the next move depends on escalation.
Finance House launched Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi Global Market, offering digital banking and cross-border financial solutions. The move adds a new player to ADGM's banking ecosystem.