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Ukrainian drone strikes on two sanctioned tankers reveal crew payments in Bitcoin and stablecoins, escalating regulatory scrutiny on crypto networks.
DashPass members can save 25% on DoorDash gift cards up to $100. The deal locks in future orders and may boost subscription sign-ups. Here's how the discount works.
Saudi MOMAH exempts pharmacies, fuel stations, bakeries, and 7 other activities from 24-hour operations fees under updated commercial permit rules.
Peruvian mining group Alpayana will buy 62.2 million shares at C$2.25 each, funding Magna's Levack and Crean Hill mine restarts in Sudbury.
Rasan Information Technology Co. registered a SAR 70 million negotiated deal on Tadawul on July 6, exchange data show. The block trade did not identify the counterparty.
Bitcoin climbed above $62,800 after hitting $58,000 on July 1, its lowest since Sep 2024. Ether recovered to $1,760. LIT surged 50% while MORPHO and ADA fell 4%.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT sold meme coins using his name and sent the $41K proceeds to charities supporting Venezuela earthquake relief. Traders should note: a token tied to a public figure’s name is not an endorsement.
ADNOC Gas launched an LNG trading platform at ADGM, centralizing spot sales under one regulated entity as it expands production to 21.6 million tonnes by 2028.
Two-thirds of TRUMP token wallets are underwater, Nansen data shows, as Trump defends his family's crypto earnings in CNBC interview. Losses total $3.8B.
Slot leads Netherlands job race after Koeman exit. Fan token impact stays muted unless KNVB launches its own token. On-chain betting volume could rise.
L Catterton’s India-dedicated fund targets branded foods as Sanjiv Mehta calls for innovation to build global brands from the country’s fragmented market.
Envoy's CEO told employees to expect personal time for AI learning. The memo reflects a growing trend where companies push self-directed training outside work hours.
John China and Andrew Kresse co-lead a 550-person JPMorgan startup banking team under the shared email identity JACK. They split duties by function, not client, and say clear delegation prevents confusion.
The on-chain detective liquidated tokens bearing his name without permission and sent $41,000 to earthquake relief. The episode is a warning for meme coin traders about implied endorsements.
French Binance users report withdrawal delays after the exchange failed to secure a MiCA license before the July 1 deadline. The EU framework now restricts services for unlicensed firms.
South Korea's upcoming legislation would let courts freeze and liquidate crypto for debt recovery, closing a gap that protected digital assets from civil seizure.
KEC secured SAR 152M from SAIB to finish its Medina economic city. The shariah-compliant deal signals bank appetite for Vision 2030 projects and removes a key funding risk for the developer.
UBS analyst Radi Sultan raised JFrog's price target to $110 from $92, citing an attractive setup despite recent gains. The new target is the highest on Wall Street.
Michael Burry warns about AI trade sustainability, investors push back on Arctic drilling, SpaceX nears Starship test, Foxconn surges on AI server demand, and AMD adds a new customer. Five catalysts driving market narratives this week.
The weak US jobs report has sent the dollar lower, pushing AUDUSD toward 0.7000. The FOMC minutes Wednesday will determine if the trend holds.
Saints & Masters acquires Xenia Technology Solutions, adding 500+ cloud customers and 150 Azure-certified engineers. The combined firm targets ₹1,000 crore in Microsoft Cloud revenue and 1,000+ new tech jobs.
Sen. Lummis pushes to 'finish the job' after CLARITY Act misses July 4. Polymarket odds fell to 48% ahead of the Aug. 7 deadline, the Senate's last session before recess.
KT plans $13.2B investment over three years, including a Token Factory for tokenization and won-backed stablecoin infrastructure, as South Korea's digital asset legislation advances.
Tempo's March mainnet launch brought stablechains to production. These purpose-built blockchains for stablecoin payments could bypass card networks. Here's the exposure for MA and V.
Aldawaa Medical Services shares go ex-dividend July 6. The 6.3% cash dividend is payable from capital. The stock should open lower by the dividend amount.
Senior AI researchers and product leads are leaving Google for startups, citing bureaucracy and slower equity growth. The exits are concentrated in applied teams that turn research into revenue.
Dollar flat after US holiday weekend. Euro near $1.0840, yen weak at 157. JOLTS and ISM services data this week will test rate expectations.
May retail sales matched expectations at 0.2% mom, led by food spending. The fuel decline and wide regional dispersion keep the ECB on a data-dependent path for now.
Kane's 73 goals and 8 assists this season coincide with Kraken's FIFA deal and surging Sorare card trading. The crossover between elite football and crypto has never been more tangible.
Eurozone May PPI matched forecasts at +0.2% m/m, but core prices rose 0.7% as energy fell. The 2.8% annual core reading keeps pressure on the ECB.