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CFTC Chairman Selig Directs Staff to Draft Crypto Rules by Year-End

CFTC Chairman Selig directs staff to draft crypto market rules under existing authorities if Congress fails to pass the CLARITY Act. A Sept. 15 cloture vote will test the bill's path forward.

Stocks8d ago

IT firms reshape employee pyramids as automation shifts talent economics

Seven of India's top 10 IT services firms have announced structural changes to employee pyramids, with some hiring more juniors and others strengthening middle management, analysts say.

Stocks8d ago

Hero's ₹720 cr bet on Euler Motors is already scaling

Euler Motors doubled sales to 6,528 units in fiscal 2026 and revenue rose 101% to ₹433 crore. Hero holds a 34% stake and has helped expand the network from 35 to 112 cities.

Stocks8d ago

India's rocket launch costs highest among six major markets

India's rocket launch costs are $13,302 per kg, the highest among six major markets and four times the US level. The paper says small rockets and limited frequency are the cause.

Stocks8d ago

Banks crowd startup lending, squeezing newer lenders

HSBC India has deployed over half of $1B in startup credit. Axis, ICICI and DBS are also moving in, squeezing yields for venture debt players like BlackSoil.

Crypto8d ago

Bitfinex Delisting: Withdrawal Window for 13 Tokens Closes Aug. 31

Bitfinex stops trading in 13 tokens. Withdrawals remain open until Aug. 31, 10:00 UTC. Ticker mismatches, single withdrawal routes and continuing futures contracts add complexity.

Crypto8d ago

Bitgo Breaks Into Korea With Hana and SK Telecom in Its Corner

Bitgo Korea secured a VASP registration from the Korea FIU, backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom. The approval came two days before tougher entry rules took effect.

Stocks8d ago

Rusty Taco Hits 28 Locations by Ignoring Food Trends

The Dallas fast-casual chain has grown to 28 units over 16 years by sticking to street-style tacos and neighborhood hospitality. President Daniel Smith says consistency, not reinvention, drives expansion into airports and new markets.

Stocks8d ago

Workday Surges on Silver Lake Stake: Best Day in a Decade

Workday jumped 12% after Silver Lake disclosed a $1.5 billion stake, the stock's biggest single-day gain in a decade. Alpha Score 59 suggests moderate upside.

Stocks8d ago

Stripe, Ramp Build the Layer That Picks the AI Model

Ramp and Stripe both launched or acquired model routers this week, betting the layer that picks the cheapest capable AI model becomes a bigger business than the models themselves.

Stocks8d ago

Singapore Banks' Dividend Payouts Expose Margin Squeeze

DBS pays $0.81 per share, OCBC $0.47, UOB $0.88. Net interest margins narrowed at all three. Non-interest income growth offset the squeeze at DBS and OCBC.

Commodities8d ago

Terrain Minerals finds seven new gold drill targets at Smokebush

Seven high-priority IP drill targets at Smokebush, including the strongest anomaly yet on the Monza structure. RC drilling planned after the maiden Lightning resource estimate in July.