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JPYSC, backed by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, removes the ¥1M daily cap on yen stablecoins, targeting cross-border settlements and tokenized assets. FSA approval expected June 23-24.
Seven firms, including Upbit operator Dunamu, bid for South Korea police's $179K custody contract after three failed rounds. The winner faces 100% liability on seized crypto.
U.S. infrastructure and AI data center power demand now drive Caterpillar orders, with China reopening fading. The question is whether earnings growth can catch the 32x trailing multiple.
Thimar Development sells its entire stake in the Osoul & Bakheet Four Directions Fund for SAR 6.6 million to Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Nasser in a binding agreement.
Takween Advanced Industries scrapped a SAR 650 million local sukuk program, a move that signals continued funding challenges for the distressed packaging company.
Umm Al Qura's Masar Destination gets approval for non-Saudi property ownership in Makkah, a first that could open demand from foreign investors and expatriates.
Dollar rose to 13-month high as rate-hike expectations and tech selloff drove safe-haven flows. Two-year yields above 5.1%. CPI due Wednesday may determine next leg.
Al Mohafaza Company for Education signed a SAR 1.55 million lease financing deal with Aljabr Finance to buy 10 school buses. The 60-month agreement carries a 6.75% profit rate.
Franklin Templeton closed its 250 Digital acquisition, launching Franklin Crypto to focus on tokenized funds, blockchain bonds, and institutional custody.
The IMO begins evacuating 11,000 seafarers trapped in Hormuz since 2024. Rubio warns the U.S. will oppose any new tolls on vessels transiting the strait.
South Korea's FIU referred 40 unregistered crypto operators to police, warning customers lack protection under local user laws. The crackdown follows a push for tighter FATF rules and a zero-threshold Travel Rule set for August.
The ECB's biennial report shows zero candidates meet all four Maastricht conditions. Hungary satisfies none. Forint falls on no near-term entry catalyst.
Sen. Daines said Republicans have a tax bill framework moving 'sooner rather than later.' The CLARITY Act passed committee 15-9. Over 200 crypto firms want a vote.
STM's ST54M packs 4.5 MB memory and a hardware PQC accelerator for quantum-safe payments. Samples shipping now; volume production targeted for mid-2026.
Four major law enforcement groups oppose key CLARITY Act provisions, dropping Polymarket odds to 41%. The July 17 hearing will test whether the bill can overcome transparency and AML concerns.
Germany's Ifo index rose to 85.3 in February, above the 84.7 forecast. The second consecutive gain points to recovering business confidence after six months of decline.
Grid modernization, data centers, and EV charging drive multiyear transformer demand. HMDPF's premium hinges on order growth, the analyst said.
Tokenized stock holders tripled to 381K since January. Weekly transfer volume hit $2.2B. But the durability case is in institutional rails, not retail flows.
Santos F.C. uses AI scouting app Cuju to find young talent. The platform has 160,000 downloads and 80,000 active participants in Brazil. No crypto involved.
US crude inventories fell 765,000 barrels last week, API data showed, while gasoline and distillates rose. Focus turns to Wednesday's EIA report for confirmation.
UBS and Nethermind ran PoCs showing banks can run compliant Ethereum nodes without changing the protocol. Two-stage compliance controls validated on Sepolia testnet.
Rawajeh and Flow team up to develop branded residential communities in Saudi Arabia, tapping into Vision 2030's real estate push. First project details expected in coming months.
South Korea's FIU referred 40 unregistered crypto operators to investigators, warning of data leaks and money laundering risks ahead of December cross-border transfer rules.
PFRDA allows government entities to continue using Point of Presence services for a flat ₹500 per subscriber per year, easing compliance burden for CPSEs.
Senate Finance Committee staff aim to release crypto tax legislation by fall 2026, replacing scattered IRS guidance with a single rulebook for reporting, gains, and broker definitions.
Ifo business sentiment rose to 85.6; expectations missed forecasts. The euro stays under pressure as ECB rate cuts remain on the table. Next catalysts: flash PMIs and ECB meeting.
Five Senate Democrats want hearings into whether a $500M Abu Dhabi investment in Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Financial influenced policy. The deal's timing and subsequent AI chip access raise conflict-of-interest questions.
MRNA jumped 4% after its mRNA flu shot hit Phase 3 goals. The real story is the combo vaccine covering Covid, flu and RSV. RSV data later this year will make or break the pivot. Alpha Score 56.
The 7.875% coupon drew $1.1B in orders, with 37% from EMEA investors. The deal opens a new capital channel for Hong Kong life insurers under risk-based capital rules.
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