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The tokenization platform filed for declaratory judgment after tZERO claimed its DS protocol and Vault Registrar infringed two US patents. The outcome could affect how tokenization platforms assess patent exposure.
CBI arrests former RCFL and RHFL CEOs in connection with Rs 7,623 crore fraud at 23 public sector banks. Loans allegedly routed to Reliance ADA group firms through conduit companies. What it means for lenders and group stocks.
Aedas built an in-house AI interface that compresses early building-design iterations from weeks to hours, targeting faster project decisions and leaner overhead costs.
Sellit9's $4.1M seed round funds a U.S. push and expansion into luxury goods, as the Toronto startup targets the friction in secondhand marketplaces.
Xceedance hires Vikas Wadhera from Guy Carpenter as SVP to lead catastrophe modelling and exposure management, targeting AI-led workflow transformation across Lloyd's and U.S. markets.
The average American spends $219 a month on subscriptions. MPR News host Angela Davis and guests discuss how to audit, cut, and regain control of recurring fees.
Jeddah Tower hits 400m, accelerating to 4m/week. KHC's highest-profile bet now has a public timeline to track. Completion set for August 2028.
The BoE replaced individual holding caps with a £40 billion temporary issuance limit for sterling stablecoins, easing a key risk for issuers like Circle.
Meta is in advanced talks to invest in Cred, with founder Kunal Shah potentially taking a WhatsApp leadership role. A deal could reshape India payment strategy.
Alamos Gold's Strong Buy upgrade signals a re-rating catalyst for mid-tier miners with clean balance sheets and organic growth. AGI trades at 0.8x NAV vs peers at 1.1x.
Seven negotiated deals totaling SAR 33 million crossed Tadawul on June 22, spanning energy, insurance, chemicals and telecoms. A block-activity data point, not a price signal.
OKX and ICE, with Andrew Cuomo leading, plan a broker-dealer for tokenized NYSE stocks and crypto futures. The venture faces SEC approval risk and a market where exchange volumes hit a 9-month low.
Meta's $900M pre-IPO bet on CRED gives it a 20% stake at a $4.5B valuation. The Indian fintech processes 30% of credit-card bill payments and plans to use the funds for lending and merchant expansion.
Oil gapped higher at the open Monday, then reversed as Iran accepted nuclear inspectors. WTI support near $70, Brent resistance at the 200-day EMA. Next catalyst is the pace of Iran deal talks.
SpaceX shares fell a third day, erasing $30B in value and trading 25% below the IPO-day peak as early investors lock in profits.
SpaceX disclosed $100.8 billion cash and raised $86 billion in its IPO, now selling $20 billion in bonds for AI data centers in space.
Oil-Dri posted record Q3 revenue of $126.33M on cat-litter demand. CEO Jaffee cited shelf-space gains and higher prices. Dividend and buyback extended.
Oil-Dri Corp (ODC) Q3 revenue rose 9% to $126.33M, net income up 25%. Board raises dividend 10% and authorizes 500K share buyback. CEO flags input costs and geopolitical uncertainty.
ICE and OKX's 50-50 JV will operate as a US broker-dealer and FCM, giving OKX's 120M users access to tokenized NYSE equities and regulated futures.
The Sensex rose 291 points to 77,094 as Brent crude slid 1.66% to $79.23 after the US and Iran agreed on a 60-day roadmap. FII buying and gains in Reliance, Infosys, and HDFC Bank supported the move.
Microsoft's Alpha Score of 50/100 challenges the bull case for a software rebound. Next quarter's earnings will test whether the sell-off truly is overdone.
Sterling rose 0.38% to $1.3258 after Starmer resigned. Citi sees the rally as a squeeze, not a trend shift, with a $1.28 year-end target.
Meta invests $900M in Cred for a 20% stake and appoints founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp, replacing Will Cathcart after seven years. The deal links Meta's messaging platform to India's credit card rewards ecosystem.
Mild weather and a 15% storage surplus above the five-year average keep natural gas anchored near the 200-day EMA. A move above $3.50 or below $3.00 breaks the stalemate.
FTI surged 85% in a year on offshore spending. A one-month drop of 8% has traders watching for cycle peak signals. Here's what to track.
Windstar Cruises said bookings for 2027 Asia voyages nearly doubled year-over-year. The Star Seeker will dock in city centers, not remote ports, from Sept 2028.
South Korea's CBDC pilot adds deposit tokens at seven banks, replacing government subsidies with digital vouchers that settle instantly on existing bank rails.
May CPI hit 3.2% on gasoline. Core inflation held at 2.1%. TD expects the peak is behind us, keeping the BoC on hold for months. Here's how that maps to CAD positioning.
Nyrstar’s future hinges on a 30 June shareholder vote. Trafigura’s Urion will abstain from voting on continuation, raising liquidation risk for the zinc smelter.
The stock dropped 8% after the Fed's hawkish December meeting. The dividend is covered, and the business is insulated from rate moves. The next test comes in February.