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Helcim hits $150M revenue, raises $53M as banks exit payments

The Calgary-based processor raised $53M CAD at a $250M valuation and crossed $150M in annual revenue as TD, BMO and RBC exit merchant services.

Crypto7d ago

Binance Staff Detained in UAE Over Third-Party Fund Flows

UAE police detained two Binance staff over third-party fund flows tied to an ADCB account. The case tests the exchange's position in a key market.

Commodities7d ago

Platinum Doubled Then Dropped. Here Is What Drove the Swing.

Platinum doubled to $2,890 then fell back to $1,892. South Africa supplies 70% of the metal. Auto catalyst demand is softening, investment flows are thin, and the gap with gold is wider than ever.

Crypto7d ago

Basis Trade Fuels $517M Bitcoin ETF Inflow

The Aug. 19 inflow, the largest since April, came as the basis trade widened. MSTR now holds $4.8B cash; CME futures expiry on Aug. 30 is next.

Crypto7d ago

SEC Crypto Rule Comment Clock Starts: 60 Days to Shape Exemptions

The SEC's Regulation Crypto Assets proposal opens a 60-day comment window through October 20, with $5M startup and $75M fundraising exemptions on the table.

Crypto7d ago

Token Terminal Tracks $345B in Tokenized Assets Across 45 Chains

Token Terminal now tracks $345B in tokenized assets across 45 chains, up 15x since November, including stablecoins and RWAs.

Crypto7d ago

Crypto.com User Locked Out of Exchange for Over a Week

A Crypto.com user has been locked out of his exchange account for over a week with no explanation, highlighting customer-support and custody risks on centralized platforms.

Commodities7d ago

ConocoPhillips Tops Q4, Names New CEO as Exxon Misses

ConocoPhillips beat Q4 estimates with $3.12 EPS and named William Bullock CEO. Exxon's record $55.7B profit missed consensus. COP up 2.3%, XOM down 1.8% after hours.

Stocks7d ago

IHG rolls out U.S. Open perks, free rides to Manhattan hotels

IHG will run a free coach from Arthur Ashe Stadium to Manhattan hotels, offer custom merchandise and a returning cocktail. The perks target IHG One Rewards enrollment.

Stocks7d ago

Set Up These Seven Google Pixel Emergency Features

Google Pixel's Personal Safety app gives you crash detection, satellite SOS, medical ID lock-screen access, and an automated check-in timer. Most features need manual setup first.

Stocks7d ago

Tesla recalls 3M vehicles in China over doorhandle, driver monitor

Recall covers Model 3, Y, S, X built since 2019. Tesla will affix warning labels and update software. Sales dropped 18% as BYD, Xiaomi gain ground.

Stocks7d ago

Evergreen Secondary Funds Favor Early Investors, Advisor Says

Wealth advisor David Grossman explains why early investors in new evergreen secondary funds capture a disproportionate share of the initial NAV lift, an advantage that fades as the fund grows.