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Crude dives 4.5% as tankers resume Hormuz transit. UAE exports at 85% of pre-war supply, unwind accelerates. WTI tests $70, Brent erases war gains. Thursday EIA report.
Bitcoin fell below $60,000 as spot ETF outflows hit $6.4B in 30 days. MSTR dropped under $100. Prediction markets see 64% odds of BTC under $50,000.
Binance withdrew its Greek license application ahead of the EU's MiCA deadline. The move leaves its other EU registrations intact but highlights the uneven pace of national approvals under the bloc's unified crypto regime.
Bitcoin slid more than 4% to $59,548, its lowest since October 2024, as tech stocks pulled back and ETF outflows accelerated. The CLARITY Act is the next catalyst.
IWP trails VOT and IJK on fees and returns. The 0.18% expense ratio is double Vanguard's. For a stand-alone mid-cap growth allocation, cheaper options deliver the same factor with less drag.
Tron and Hyperliquid bucked the trend with positive TVL growth, showing that stablecoin usage and perpetuals trading can insulate DeFi protocols from broad downturns.
WDFC trades at a premium but has delivered zero return over 12 months. Without a revenue catalyst, valuation compression is the key risk.
Rawasi Albina awarded SAR 36M contract by Saudi Energy Co. The win extends the firm's backlog as the kingdom ramps up energy infrastructure. No timeline given.
Multiple companies have disclosed changes in major shareholder stakes effective June 22. The filings cover a range of sectors. TASI is near all-time highs.
A white paper from Chantal Roberts shows that understaffing claims departments creates delayed financial instability, reserve errors, and litigation.
Rio2 now holds two gold projects, but the market still prices it as a single-asset developer. The Fenix construction decision is the next catalyst.
Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Co. starts local pilot production of potato seed tubers at its Basita lab, aiming to cut import reliance and improve supply-chain control.
CEMATRIX Corporation held its annual general meeting on June 24, 2026. The formal business was completed, followed by a CEO presentation and Q&A. No details from that session were disclosed.
Bitcoin Suisse's Liechtenstein unit secured a MiCA license days before the July 1 deadline. Only a fraction of Europe's 1,000-plus crypto firms have obtained full authorization, creating a competitive divide.
Ladun Investment signed a framework agreement with Makkah's development commission for the Al Khalidiyah redevelopment. The non-binding deal sets terms for a future contract, opening the door to a large mixed-use project near the Grand Mosque.
Sipchem's Ministry of Energy approval removes a key hurdle for its methanol project. The nod signals Saudi Arabia's commitment to expanding downstream petrochemical capacity.
A summary of deliberations shows Bank of Canada policy makers were unfazed by Q1's surprise contraction, citing early Q2 rebound signs despite war and trade uncertainty.
A Seeking Alpha analyst who downgraded WesBanco (WSBC) in March now says an upgrade is closer. Lower provisions and a stabilizing net interest margin are the keys.
South Korea's FIU referred 40 unregistered crypto operators to police. Only 28 exchanges hold proper registration. Identity checks expand to all transactions from August.
Senator Lummis confirmed the CLARITY Act text will be published July 4 for final feedback before a Senate floor vote later in July. Law enforcement groups oppose Section 604.
A data-driven focus on confirming evidence, not alien theories, is the only path the advisory board should take.
NovaGold's Q2 call showed no construction trigger but a deeper resource base and enough cash to wait out federal permits. The 39M oz Donlin deposit remains at the mercy of the BLM and Army Corps reviews.
Shams shareholders vote July 16 on board dismissal. A yes vote would force new elections, resetting leadership as the company navigates its hospitality portfolio.
White House crypto chief Patrick Witt chairs three-way Senate talks on CLARITY ethics rules as Trump family holdings near $2.3B threaten voting timeline.
Manitoba rejected a 141-hectare hyperscale data centre. Now the same grid capacity will power a 17-Wing Winnipeg expansion supporting 1,400 jobs.
SEC enforcement probes private equity continuation vehicles over conflicts of interest and asset valuation. CVs hit $106 billion in 2025 as regulators escalate scrutiny.
Binance's Greek MiCA license bid collapsed after ECB President Lagarde pushed Athens to reject it. The exchange now awaits a French decision that could determine its EU future.
KuCoin Pay now connects crypto to bKash, SPEI, and MTN mobile money in three markets. The transfer-based model lets users send stablecoins to local accounts without merchant integration.
Trump canceled the signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill that would bar the Fed from issuing a digital dollar until 2030, tying its fate to voter ID legislation. The delay adds uncertainty to other crypto bills.