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TPBank links to TerraPay's real-time cross-border network. Vietnam's non-cash transactions hit 17.7B in 2024; the launch corridors come next.
BitGo Korea becomes first foreign crypto subsidiary to directly register in South Korea, as new rules tighten offshore transfers and an exchange dispute highlights friction.
Unitree's founder said humans still outperform robots on most tasks. The comment came a day after his IPO surged 460%. A rival startup has shipped 100,000 units.
DeFi TVL rebounded above $84B as DEX daily volume hit $10.2B, led by Uniswap and Raydium. Ethereum hosted $50B; L2s added $9.5B. The next catalyst: August on-chain liquidity report.
Westpac Economics says the global rates structure will average higher, driven by AI data centre debt and persistent US deficits. Expect more government action to contain costs.
ARN Media reported H1 results with core stabilization and $55M cost savings on track. Metro radio revenue share lags audience share due to brand safety issues.
July jobs loss of 15,800, unemployment at 4.5%, and private wages at 2021 lows support the RBA cutting in August 2026, Westpac says. Weakness expected through 2028.
India's sugar prices are rising as the ethanol blending push strains cane supplies. The government capped stockpiles and is considering imports for the first time in a decade. Mint's Editorial Board says the programme needs a review.
The Domestic TTI sits 9.43% above its long-term moving average; the International TTI is 7.71% above, in buy mode since May 2025. Full ETF momentum tables updated through Aug. 20.
Pizza Hut temporarily becomes 'Hut' for NFL season as Yum! Brands closes $2.7B sale to LongRange Capital. The rebrand masks a decade-long sales slump.
DCM Shriram broke above ₹1,065 resistance after a record quarter and strong orderbook. Report sets buy at ₹1,076 with stop at ₹1,015 and target ₹1,200.
Bessent told CNBC the deficit has peaked and a buyback could top $4 billion. Yields erased the whole intervention. The S&P 500 fell 0.9%.
Two Binance employees were questioned and released by UAE police during a probe into third-party fund flows. The detentions come as the exchange deepens regulatory ties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
HDFC Bank raised a record $1.75 billion in dollar bonds, attracting over $7 billion in bids. The debt capital markets deal tightens funding for India's largest private lender.
Altcoin traders saw median profits 3 to 6.6 times larger than large caps across seven years of data. Three-quarters of Ethereum DEX traders now lose money, CoinGecko found.
ICL Group stock fell 18% since our cautious call. Potash margin pressure hit Q2 EBITDA. The Indian contract in October is the next catalyst. Alpha Score 33 on YARIY.
Nvidia's stake in SpaceX, valued at roughly $350 billion after a secondary sale, emerged from a 2022 funding round. The chipmaker also supplies autonomous systems hardware to the aerospace sector.
Perenti sells BTP to Cratus-backed Beetle for $100M, booking a $64M non-cash loss. The $80M upfront cash will fund recent contract wins at Bellevue Gold and Fourmile.
CFTC Chairman Selig directs staff to draft crypto market rules under existing authorities if Congress fails to pass the CLARITY Act. A Sept. 15 cloture vote will test the bill's path forward.
Seven of India's top 10 IT services firms have announced structural changes to employee pyramids, with some hiring more juniors and others strengthening middle management, analysts say.
Euler Motors doubled sales to 6,528 units in fiscal 2026 and revenue rose 101% to ₹433 crore. Hero holds a 34% stake and has helped expand the network from 35 to 112 cities.
India's rocket launch costs are $13,302 per kg, the highest among six major markets and four times the US level. The paper says small rockets and limited frequency are the cause.
HSBC India has deployed over half of $1B in startup credit. Axis, ICICI and DBS are also moving in, squeezing yields for venture debt players like BlackSoil.
Bitfinex stops trading in 13 tokens. Withdrawals remain open until Aug. 31, 10:00 UTC. Ticker mismatches, single withdrawal routes and continuing futures contracts add complexity.
Bitgo Korea secured a VASP registration from the Korea FIU, backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom. The approval came two days before tougher entry rules took effect.
The Dallas fast-casual chain has grown to 28 units over 16 years by sticking to street-style tacos and neighborhood hospitality. President Daniel Smith says consistency, not reinvention, drives expansion into airports and new markets.
Workday jumped 12% after Silver Lake disclosed a $1.5 billion stake, the stock's biggest single-day gain in a decade. Alpha Score 59 suggests moderate upside.
Ramp and Stripe both launched or acquired model routers this week, betting the layer that picks the cheapest capable AI model becomes a bigger business than the models themselves.
DBS pays $0.81 per share, OCBC $0.47, UOB $0.88. Net interest margins narrowed at all three. Non-interest income growth offset the squeeze at DBS and OCBC.
Seven high-priority IP drill targets at Smokebush, including the strongest anomaly yet on the Monza structure. RC drilling planned after the maiden Lightning resource estimate in July.