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Tennessee's new driver's license law requiring citizenship proof and English proficiency could deter international talent and investment, a lawyer warns. Takes effect January.
Silexion Therapeutics' CEO and CFO will attend the BIO International Convention in San Diego next week, hosting one-on-one meetings as the company advances its KRAS-targeting RNAi pipeline.
Devon Energy CEO Clay Gaspar will speak at the J.P. Morgan energy conference June 23. The fireside chat comes amid integration of the Marcellus and Coterra deals.
Russia's May energy revenue hit €726M/day, up 2%. A ruble-backed stablecoin processed $93B in trade, providing regulators a case for tighter controls.
Gildan shares fell 25% after Jehoshaphat Research accused the apparel maker of channel stuffing. The short seller sees a 20% revenue miss. UBS called the drop a buying opportunity.
NSW's $480M zero-interest loan scheme for solar and batteries shortens payback to four years, boosting demand for AGL and Origin.
Coinbase's new binary contracts let users bet on BTC, ETH, SOL, and more with a $1 minimum, using Kalshi's CFTC-regulated platform and volume-weighted settlement.
AMC Networks appointed Hozefa Lokhandwala as CFO, effective immediately. The executive arrives as the media company works to cut debt and fund its streaming transition.
$59B in crypto flowed into Nigeria in 12 months as the naira weakened. The IMF warns of 'digital dollarization' risks but says suppressing stablecoins outright won't work.
ID Distribution extends Thredd partnership to 2030, adding corporate card programs and a Spanish launch. The move from employee benefits to B2B payments targets stickier revenue and higher spend per card.
Non-US users get tokenized stocks next month. Coinbase also launched an SEC-registered AI advisor, RWA perps, and prediction markets. The platform processed nearly $1 trillion in stablecoin volume last year.
Jet fuel savings of $1-2 per passenger won't change pricing strategy as airlines keep fares elevated amid tight seat supply and record demand.
Microsoft walked away from a $3B Oracle cloud lease over security concerns. The failure hits Oracle's cloud narrative and bolsters Microsoft's self-reliance case.
Huntsman published a merger slide deck June 16, updating investors on the Olin deal's rationale and timeline. The stock still trades at a steep discount to the buyout price.
The measure, opposed by Shopify's board, would have required AI alignment with human rights standards. The vote followed a push by SHARE and a pension fund.
Showpass acquires Bounce to power university event ticketing. CEO McCarthy says the deal marks a shift from one-size-fits-all to hyper-specific vertical platforms.
The SpaceX perpetuals frenzy exposed a structural gap between regulated and DeFi venues. CFTC and SEC are now drafting rules that could reshape the $100B+ crypto derivatives market.
The $2B World Bank package includes a $1B loan and a $1B IBRD guarantee, letting Argentina issue a AAA-enhanced bond to cut borrowing costs and rebuild reserves.
Altcoin Season Index at 48, far from the 75 threshold. Traders say broad rotation unlikely without easing, with AI and DePIN narratives still delivering gains.
The SEC approved the first actively managed crypto ETF; the CFTC allowed onshore perpetual futures. How these regulatory moves affect institutional access to Bitcoin and Solana.
Binance says Greece's HCMC forwarded its MiCA application to ESMA with a compliance finding. The exchange promises an update before June 30, but a Reuters report contradicted the outcome. The July 1 deadline could force Binance to halt EU services.
Genesis AI's Eno robot heads to LG factories in Q4 2026. The $105M startup's wheeled manipulator runs on a proprietary foundation model for general-purpose tasks.
South Korean police referred 23 suspects for laundering $11.1M in USDT for a Cambodia fraud network. The case shows stablecoin transactions are traceable despite privacy claims.
Mbappé needs one goal to tie Giroud's France record. The 2024 Solana token that hit $464M before collapsing shows why crypto is sitting this milestone out.
Luigi Mangione faces state murder charges in Brian Thompson's death. A court paperwork error pushed Tuesday's hearing to Wednesday; trial is set for September.
SpaceX stock surged 55% above $135 IPO on a float squeeze. Index inclusion, options hedging, and hedge fund front-running amplify demand. Insider shares unlock in August, which could reverse the pressure.
Sabine Royalty Trust yields 6.2% after a 27% jump in oil production. The May distribution of $0.4979 per unit reflects pre-Iran-conflict pricing. Higher realized prices should lift future payouts.
Greece's HCMC is set to reject Binance's MiCA license application, sources told Reuters. Without approval by July 1, the exchange loses access to all 27 EU member states.
State Street's new Rule 2a‑7 money market fund is built for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, offering daily liquidity and federal compliance. The launch signals that traditional asset managers see the regime as durable.
Huntsman shares fell 20% after an all-stock merger with Olin Corp. The deal's regulatory risk and Olin's 37 Alpha Score create a binary trade through year-end.