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MUFG, SMBC and Mizuho form council for yen stablecoin issuance. Trust-based model contrasts with NYDFS's multi-custodian proposal. Alpha Scores reflect moderate positioning.
Connecticut animal control officers responded to two separate pig sightings Tuesday, capturing one and still searching for the other.
Net FDI fell 17% to $1.72B in Q1 as global caution delayed projects, economist says. Equity placements rose 13%, debt instruments slumped 23%. BSP holds $7.5B target.
Cayetano is now listed simply as 'Senator' on the Senate website. Gatchalian controls Senate funds, has House recognition, and will preside over the VP impeachment trial.
Petersen's move to a16z crypto highlights the growing focus on AI-crypto convergence, signaling potential shifts in investment strategies. Robbie Petersen joins a16z crypto as investment partner.
Senate work-from-home amid credible threat; conflicting leadership directives add uncertainty. Here's the risk to the legislative agenda and market stability.
Binance Research reports crypto market cap fell 3.3% to $2.55T in May. HYPE surged 81% on ETF launches; tokenized RWAs hit $31.8B. June catalysts include Fed decisions.
Aldyar Alarabiya scrapped its TASI IPO after CMA approved 97.5M shares. The six-month window lapsed. MGC also abandoned its Main Market listing in June.
President Trump doubled down on Bill Pulte as acting DNI despite bipartisan criticism, calling for a short-term FISA extension to avoid lapse of surveillance program.
BitGo's new Spark Savings product lets institutional clients earn yield on stablecoins through on-chain credit markets without leaving regulated custody. Spark holds $6.4B in savings.
New York's NYDFS released draft stablecoin rules aligning with federal GENIUS Act, adding custodian concentration caps. Comments open until June 22.
Seabridge Gold's KSM project holds 38M oz gold and 10B lbs copper, yet the stock trades at an 88% discount. A federal permit decision is the catalyst.
FIFA names Kraken official crypto exchange for 2026 tournament as Luka Modrić-themed Solana tokens emerge with sub-$100K market caps.
The FSB is urging financial firms to add safeguards for AI models used in lending, trading, and risk management, citing systemic concentration risk and opacity.
Tullow Oil's 2026 AGM opened with CEO Ian Perks set to update on debt-reduction progress. Investors are watching for any shift on dividends or production guidance after the company's capital-strategy pivot.
The pact gives South Korean police access to Chainalysis certification and training. North Korea-linked hackers stole $2B in crypto in 2025, up 51%.
BP's stock gets a lukewarm review from Jim Cramer, who recommends Chevron and EQT instead. Here's what the comparison means for BP investors.
Robinhood Securities got underwriting approval as SpaceX's $1.78T IPO and crypto listings like Bullish approach. The real test is retail allocation.
The European Union announced a total ban on crypto services for non-EU countries hosting platforms that help Russia circumvent sanctions, naming 20 entities including HTX.
Hunter & Gather launches CREATINE+ for Women, a lower-dose formula with electrolytes and B vitamins, aiming to expand creatine's appeal beyond bodybuilding.
APEDA's ₹9.66 crore Non-Basmati Rice Development Fund will park surplus above ₹1 crore in term deposits, leaving only ₹5-6 crore for export promotion as Indian rice loses price edge to competitors.
Reuters examined four Trump-linked crypto ventures. The family made at least $2.3 billion; outside investors lost roughly the same. Token lockups, political branding, and SEC scrutiny in focus.
TRM Labs reports $14B in onchain gambling for Q1 2025, on pace for $51B annually. Stablecoins and repeat users drive resilience even as crypto slumps. The $158B in illicit flows from 2025 signals regulatory heat.
Einride shares doubled then settled to a 90% gain on its first day. The autonomous trucking company's $92M ARR and Amazon partnership support its case against stiff competition from Aurora and Kodiak.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp said enterprise customers are unhappy with frontier AI labs, citing a focus on tokenmaxxing over business value. He sees more value in implementation.
Teriyaki Madness offers a $1 Chicken Teriyaki Bowl on June 17 for loyalty members who buy a regular or large bowl, pushing its vegetable-heavy standard menu.
Baupost Group disclosed a $43 million stake in DNOW. The filing follows a period of low gas prices. Rewey Asset Management also bought shares earlier. The company's quarterly earnings will show if the distribution cycle is turning.
Bitcoin slid to ~$63K and over $1B in crypto liquidations followed after Iran's strike on an Israeli air base. Ethereum fell 7%.
Kraken becomes the official crypto exchange supporter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with branding set for the Brazil vs Morocco Group C match on June 13 at MetLife Stadium.
May CPI at 4.2% Y/Y and cumulative 24% over five years has strategist Charlie Bilello arguing the Fed needs to hike. Transmission through rates, dollar, and equities ahead of June 18.