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The Clarity Act, which would split SEC and CFTC jurisdiction over digital assets, faces Senate review. Former SEC commissioner Michael Piwowar explains the risks for tokens in the gray zone.
Without conditions on property rights and trade, the $300 billion Iran aid deal risks enriching regime elites instead of the people. Iran ranks 161st in economic freedom, with inflation above 50%.
Apple traders mix up bad outcomes with bad decisions. A former Sony CEO and a Treasury chief of staff explain the difference and how to fix it.
Kenya's Safaricom will run AI across M-Pesa to flag wildlife trafficking payments. Chainalysis and TRM Labs track crypto wallets used by poaching syndicates.
The 5-year breakeven rate has held near 2.4% since January. The University of Michigan survey put one-year expectations at 3.1%. Both sit above the Fed's 2% target. Actual inflation has cooled. Expectations have not followed. The April CPI report, due May 15, is the next test.
Trump drew laughs with a "nobody cares" punchline after referencing Einstein at a quantum computing order signing. The executive orders accelerate quantum research and cryptography standards.
Turning Point Brands' white pouch nicotine sales rose 34% to $24.2M in Q1, but operating income fell on higher SG&A. The stock trades at 14x EBITDA guidance.
Business Insider's 25 most innovative CMOs of 2026 are driving measurable revenue growth through AI, influencer networks, and cultural timing. American Eagle, Ulta Beauty, and PepsiCo show the playbook.
President Trump threatened a lawsuit against ABC News over its reporting on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repair costs. The network based its story on FOIA documents.
April flash PMI shows services holding at 52.0 while manufacturing slips to 49.8, the widest sector divergence since October. Treasury yields edge lower.
Vedanta shares dropped 6% after a Rs 2,149 crore block deal, with promoter Twin Star Holdings as the likely seller. The stock hit an intraday low of Rs 275.10 on heavy volumes.
Tankers resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran peace talks. Brent tests $78 support; WTI eyes the $66-74 zone. Traders watch traffic flow and SPR levels for the next move.
Kim Yo Jong called nuclear policy irreversible as DPRK-linked hackers stole $577M in crypto this year, funding weapons programs via DeFi exploits.
The FDA's new initiative pairs drug sponsors with research institutions and allows single late-stage trials for approval, potentially accelerating timelines for biotech companies.
Gateway Mining confirmed a 4km gold-mineralised structure and 10km hydrothermal system at Great Western. Silver grades hit 89 g/t. RC drilling starts this week.
The Axis AMC veteran broke a long silence on his portfolio. He is moving into sectors that have corrected, betting that patience will be rewarded after two years of flat returns.
CR New Energy's Shenzhen IPO set a 36-year bourse record, drawing 683x retail subscription and raising $3.62 billion, the biggest China listing since Cnooc in 2021.
A verification dispute at MainStreet led to $8.5 million in USDT redemptions from Altura's vault, exposing the liquidity risk beneath yield-bearing stablecoin products.
Turtlemint IPO Day 3 sees retail oversubscription at 3.8x while HNI demand lags. GMP holds near ₹85. Brokerages split on valuation vs growth story.
Leeuwin Metals (ASX: LM1) found high-grade gold at Red Boomerang and Deception Hill outside its 342k oz Marda resource. Fifty-five holes await assays. Drilling planned H2 2026.
Toubani Resources hits 72m at 2.27g/t gold at Kobada. The infill drilling supports a Q3 2026 resource update ahead of a targeted early 2027 production start.
Credit losses are eating into Barings BDC's earnings coverage. The board may cut the dividend before the gap widens. Next quarter's filing will show whether coverage holds
The rupee opens higher as crude slides on U.S.-Iran talks. Fed rate hike expectations limit the gain. The key drivers are the outcome of nuclear negotiations and further Fed commentary.
Trump threatens to sue ABC over Reflecting Pool cost reporting, calling the coverage false and citing the $16 million ABC paid in a 2024 defamation settlement.
Franklin Templeton closed its 250 Digital acquisition Monday, launching Franklin Crypto as a dedicated active-management unit for digital assets.
NSW's $550M transport package cuts rego $60, caps tolls at $60/week, and sets Opal fare cap at $50/week. Savings of $1,500/year for some households.
Justice Department charges two more in the June 14 White House UFC plot, bringing total to seven. The group planned drone strikes and a firearms attack; the scheme was disrupted days before.
Cosmos subsidiary EAU Lithium commits EUR1M for Vulcan's PP4 A-DLE pilot plant. EUR125K paid upfront. Bolivia pathway still early-stage with non-binding YLB agreement.
Motilal Oswal, Emkay and Geojit issue buy calls on Delhivery, Kirloskar Oil, Niva Bupa, Pine Labs and Timken India with upside targets of 13% to 48%.
Advit Jewels' ₹165 crore IPO opens Tuesday. The jeweller's price band is ₹130-138. Analysts cite strong growth but high valuation. Proceeds target debt and working capital.