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Kucoin inked exclusive crypto exchange deal with UAE Team Emirates for Tour de France. Pogačar's team carries logo for three weeks.
The original stablecoin was cash-like and boring. Now tokens are backed by Treasury yields, basis trades, and tranched risk. Here's how to spot the difference between a glitch and a collapse.
SICO Bank targets Al Rajhi Q2 net profit at SAR 3.34 billion with sector margins under pressure from tighter liquidity conditions.
The EU's AI Act classifies by risk; China requires approval; the US has none. CLM disinformation surged in 2024 elections, deepening power asymmetries.
The EPFO authorized IDFC FIRST Bank for direct PF payment processing. The integration challenges smaller lenders and narrows the convenience gap with fintech payroll platforms.
Stablecoin transaction volume hit a record $1.79 trillion in June, but combined market cap of USDT and USDC fell $11 billion. The divergence suggests velocity, not new inflows.
Fractal joins Anthropic's Claude Partner Network as a Preferred Services Partner, bringing 300+ certified practitioners. How this partnership could drive enterprise AI revenue and what traders should watch.
Sterling held near $1.27 after the Bank of England's Financial Stability Report flagged risks from AI and corporate debt. The rate outlook stayed unchanged.
Gauff beat Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to reach her first Wimbledon semifinal. She converted all five break points and will face Osaka or Muchova on Thursday.
Hightower Signature Wealth manages ~$35B after adding three firms with $5B in assets. The national RIA platform now has 140+ advisors across 40 locations.
The compound annual return is 10% nominal, 7% real. The reality includes flat decades and five drawdowns. Starting valuation explains 40% of 10-year returns.
EU lawmakers want the Commission to examine DeFi, staking, lending, and NFTs for regulation after MiCA's July 1 deadline. Euro stablecoin market cap rose 128%.
Jefferies flags three AI risks that could trigger a momentum unwind and names 10 quality stocks with low momentum, strong cash flow, and cheap valuations for a volatile summer.
Samsung's 19x profit jump triggered a 10% selloff and a Kospi trading halt. The same 'buy the rumor, sell the news' pattern drives Bitcoin and crypto. Here is the positioning lesson.
Drone strikes in the Strait of Hormuz pushed Brent above $73. The physical market remains weak. The risk of a temporary disruption is rising. Traders weigh the buffer from alternative pipelines.
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution serve different purposes. One limits government. The other empowers it. Confusing them distorts how we understand American liberty.
Berlin aims to raise €1bn from crypto investors by scrapping the one-year exemption. The draft budget faces political hurdles. First reading in September.
Payments Canada received approval for the legal framework governing Canada's real-time rail system, targeting a Q4 2026 launch after years of delays. Fintechs like Float and Wise stand to benefit.
Econovus Packaging, which makes UN-certified battery and export packaging, plans to scale into automotive and solar supply chains as India's engineering exports hit $122 billion.
U.S. Bank offers $50 for enrolling business checking in bill pay and completing five transactions within 60 days. Simple bonus or fee trap? The practical take.
Chemistry Ventures closed a $350M debut fund in 2024, backed by Bessemer, Index, and a16z alumni. No second fund has been announced. The firm targets fintech and infrastructure software, not crypto.
Dr. Sasa Grae Espino gave up her Virginia medical license after a board investigation into her treatment of two patients. Dozens of malpractice suits are pending since June 2025.
Bricks fell from a 38-story Manhattan tower that once housed Pfizer's global HQ, forcing evacuations and street closures. No injuries reported.
Kyle Lowry, the point guard who led Toronto to its 2019 NBA title, is retiring after 20 seasons. He signed a one-day contract to retire as a Raptor.
A new METR study reveals that AI dependency in software engineering spans all experience levels, not just juniors. 78% fail without AI. Context substitution erodes code comprehension.
BHP's Escondida expansion clears first regulatory step in Chile, allowing the company to proceed with a full environmental impact assessment. Copper supply outlook hinges on timeline.
Apple shares test $170 support after two-day drift. Options trader calls it a 'coiled spring'. Holiday sales data and Dec. 20 expiration are the next catalysts.
The EU's new A-to-G energy label for data centers, effective by August 2027, will apply to proof-of-work mining and proof-of-stake validator clusters above 500 kW.
deVere Group CEO Nigel Green warns Britain's pension triple lock is unsustainable. OBR data: £15.5B more by 2030, spending to 9% of GDP by 2070s.
60% of German online sellers are dissatisfied in 2025, down from 48% satisfaction. Revenue declines and bureaucracy weigh. Most sellers expect a difficult 2026.