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Crypto Majors Rise as Global Funds Cut Dollar Hedges to Decade Low
Institutional investors from Japan to Denmark have cut dollar hedging to the lowest since 2015, boosting Bitcoin and Ethereum. The shift amplifies risk-asset sensitivity to currency moves.
IMPUY Trades 45% Above GF Value, Payout Ratio at 18%
Impala Platinum's stock trades 45% above GF Value at $13.98, with a 2.35% yield and 18% payout ratio. Revenue surged 58% in FY2026.
Trump's Private Iran Exit Talk vs Pentagon's Open-Ended Posture
Trump privately favors declaring Iran war over, but Pentagon extends deployments. Oil, gold, yen react. Japan services PMI hits 5-month high, fueling BOJ hawkish repricing.
ArcelorMittal Walks From Italian JV After Golden-Power Conditions
ArcelorMittal abandoned its takeover of a 51% stake in its Italian JV after the government imposed golden-power conditions, limiting workforce and structural changes.
Grayscale: Record Stock Concentration Boosts Crypto Diversification Case
Household equity exposure hit 46.71% of financial assets at end-2025, while Bitcoin's Nasdaq correlation fell to 33%. Grayscale says crypto offers a differentiated opportunity. The next Fed update is Sept. 10.
Thailand Finalizes Crypto Travel Rule with 2027 Deadline
SEC Thailand's final Travel Rule requires exchanges to verify unhosted wallets and retain transaction data for five years, aligning with FATF standards.
stc group's colab unit to build and scale ventures at LEAP 2026
stc group's new colab arm will build and scale digital ventures at LEAP 2026, adding to InspireU's 150 accelerated startups and Tali's strategic investments.
August's Crypto Winners: NPC Up 206%, September Risk Looms
Meme coin NPC led August's rally with 206% gains, but Bitcoin's 61.5% bearish September history raises the question of whether the bull run can continue.
SEC's Atkins: Crypto Plan Aims to Bring Innovators Back to US
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said the proposed crypto rules aim to bring offshore innovators back to the US and work alongside the CLARITY Act. The Senate votes Sept. 15.
Central Family Advisors Joins Prime Quadrant, Expands NY Wealth Practice
Central Family Advisors, with $600M AUA, joins Prime Quadrant to expand fixed-fee fiduciary advice for ultra-high-net-worth families. The deal was effective September 1.
US Energy Chief Says Venezuela Set to Double Oil Output
Over a dozen deals expected, including Chevron's Orinoco Belt expansion. The U.S. wants to counter China and Russia. Announcements are expected Wednesday.
Thailand SEC Sets February 2027 Deadline for Crypto Travel Rule
Thailand's SEC has given digital asset operators until February 27, 2027 to implement Travel Rule systems. The rule requires identifying sender and receiver in every crypto transfer.