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Nigeria SEC Proposes ₦2 Billion Capital Floor for Crypto Exchanges

Nigeria's SEC proposes capital floors up to ₦2 billion for crypto exchanges, a cold-storage mandate for custodians, and tiered stablecoin reserve tests. Comments due Sept. 3.

Macro5d ago

SSY’s 8.2% Rate: How It Shapes Household Savings and Government Borrowing

The SSY’s 8.2% rate competes with bank FDs and sets a floor for deposit pricing, influencing government borrowing costs and household savings behavior.

Macro5d ago

Trump's 50% Tariffs on Canada Take Effect; Carney Retaliates

U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after talks collapsed. Canada will hit U.S. steel and dairy in September. Carney says no deal under pressure.

Stocks5d ago

SBI chairman says total business may double to ₹200 lakh crore by 2030

SBI chairman C S Setty said the bank's total business could double to around ₹200 lakh crore by its platinum jubilee year 2030, driven by economic growth.

Crypto5d ago

Four BitMEX Futures Contracts Expire After Exchange Closure Date

BitMEX's API shows 66.4 BTC in four futures contracts that expire after the Sept. 23 shutdown. The exchange will apply early settlement for these limited-liquidity positions.

Stocks5d ago

Low over Bay of Bengal triggers six-day rain outlook

A fresh low-pressure area formed over the north-west Bay of Bengal on Sunday, extending a chain of tropical disturbances. The IMD has issued a six-day heavy rainfall outlook across many states.

Crypto5d ago

OKX Delisting: Withdrawal Window for MAJOR and J Closes August 26

OKX stops MAJOR and J withdrawals August 26 at 08:00 UTC. Balances left behind become untradable. Check network, minimums and destination address before Wednesday morning.

Crypto5d ago

Big Banks Demand Identity Checks for Secondary Stablecoin Markets

The Bank Policy Institute, backed by JPMorgan and other lenders, wants FinCEN to require customer ID for stablecoin trades on exchanges, arguing most illicit activity happens there.

Stocks6d ago

Customer wins ₹10,520 payout over 3-inch pizza size gap

An Uttarakhand man ordered a 10-inch pizza but got a 7-inch one. After the platform refused a refund, he took the case to consumer commission and won ₹10,520.

Stocks6d ago

Buc-ee's Trademark Fight Over Beaver Logo Draws Boycott Calls

Ohio Gov. DeWine calls Buc-ee's lawsuit against Beaver's Mini Mart 'absurd' as boycott trends and GoFundMe raises $69k. The Texas chain's aggressive trademark enforcement risks customer goodwill in new markets.

Stocks6d ago

PPF vs NSC: Which pays more on ₹5 lakh in 5 years?

NSC at 7.7% beats PPF at 7.1% by about ₹20,000 over five years pre-tax. PPF interest stays tax-free; the next quarterly rate review resets the comparison.

Stocks6d ago

Amit Shah orders larger security footprint in Siliguri Corridor

Union Home Minister Amit Shah ordered security agencies to expand institutions, clear encroachments and stop illegal immigration in the 60 km by 22 km 'Chicken Neck' linking India's northeast to the mainland.