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Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Co. shareholders approved a new board for the next four years. The election is routine. It sets the stage for the company's strategic direction.
Philippines central bank says Binance and BlockShoals lack the VASP license for crypto services, complicating the exchange's return via the SEC sandbox.
NATO leaders shift procurement strategy after Ukraine war experience: functional weapons delivered fast matter more than perfect systems years late.
Japan's lower house passed a bill reclassifying crypto as securities, cutting taxes to 20%, and opening an ETF path. The legislation heads to the upper chamber.
Futu gets SFC nod to lend against stock holdings for crypto trades. The 100% capital deduction on crypto collateral makes securities the efficient route.
Estadio Azteca wraps a $300M facelift for the 2026 World Cup opener. Days before kickoff, Kraken becomes FIFA's Official Crypto Exchange Supporter.
Ateneo de Manila University said Thursday it directed head coach Tab Baldwin to stay quiet after the deaths of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, prioritizing due process and community healing.
DBS will tokenize physical gold for retail investors in H2 2026, extending a blockchain push that already includes money market funds and stablecoins. Each token represents 1 gram of bullion stored in a DBS vault.
The 2026 World Cup starts June 11 with Kraken as official crypto exchange partner, Avalanche-based collectibles, and Chiliz fan tokens. Tournament expands to 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 host cities.
Koho Financial's $130M CAD round values the challenger bank at $1.33B, granting unicorn status as it nears a federal banking licence.
DBS launches tokenized physical gold for retail in H2 2026. Each token equals one gram of bullion in a DBS vault. Client gold holdings doubled in three years.
Tamil Nadu targets ₹10.98 lakh crore credit for FY27, up 12% from FY26. Indian Overseas Bank convenes the SLBC – the readthrough for public sector lenders.
Seoul police booked Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won as a bribery suspect after testimony that he hired a lawmaker's son following a solicitation. The probe now examines whether the lawmaker used his position to benefit the exchange.
DBS Bank lets retail customers trade tokenized physical gold through its regulated platform, bypassing crypto exchange rails and extending institutional access to everyday investors in Singapore.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz stays closed until further notice. Ship traffic is below 10 vessels daily. Oil tested $97.50. Insurers have pulled coverage.
Brent crude hit $75.32 after Iran shut the 21-mile strait to all commercial shipping in response to U.S. airstrikes. A week-long blockade would drain 140 million barrels, traders said.
Liz Ann Sonders warns prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure could push oil to $150, with stocks facing deep individual drawdowns through rotation.
Kraken's sponsorship and Avalanche's blockchain ticketing put crypto at the World Cup. Visa issues and FIFA's political ties create risk. The event tests crypto infrastructure.
KB Kookmin Bank raised $100M with a blockchain bond settled in 3 days instead of 5. The deal signals real-world DLT adoption in South Korean banking, with a government sandbox project due in Q4 2026.
India's AI data-center buildout lifts power, real estate, and cable stocks by $48B in six months. Capacity set to double by 2028; June earnings will show data-center revenue.
NdPr oxide output doubled in Q4 as cash costs fell. The Fort Worth magnet plant is the next catalyst for the rare-earth miner.
Most retirees don't move, bucket strategies need a withdrawal plan, and the 'three haves' framework decides timing. Christine Benz's book offers practical guidance on these retirement decisions.
The Nasdaq dropped 4%, Bitcoin broke $60k, gold slid. Institutions are hoarding dollars in a liquidity panic. Here's what breaks the cycle and what to watch next.
The 2026 World Cup starts Thursday with a record 48 teams, three host countries, and the likely final tournaments for Messi and Ronaldo. Travel distances, Ebola complications, and visa issues add layers to the soccer's biggest event.
EU Commissioner Micallef's visa comments expose a border bottleneck that could limit Kraken and Crypto.com's World Cup activations. Here's what it means for CRO.
Police are probing whether Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won helped hire the lawmaker's son. The case arrives as the exchange faces a $24.5 million AML fine and delayed IPO.
A ₹1.5 crore retirement corpus generates ₹70,000–₹1.2 lakh a month before tax. The withdrawal rate and bucket strategy determine how long it lasts.
Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz again after U.S. strikes. Trump claimed 100 million barrels of oil moved covertly; his energy secretary denied it. Physical crude markets show strain as the supply cliff approaches.
Gold jewellery rates drop across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Trivandrum, and Kolkata after a sharp bullion correction on June 11. Check city-wise 24k, 22k, and 18k prices from IBJA, Malabar, Joyalukkas, and Tanishq.
Clear Signing standard and DeFi.app's Rocket Perps launch test whether better wallet UX can retain users without token incentives. A 750M HOME unlock on June 10 adds a stress test.